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House Management committee approves a slate of ceremonial and procedural resolutions
Summary
The committee passed multiple resolutions and a concurrent resolution extending the legislative session; most items were routine and passed by voice vote.
The House Management committee approved a series of routine resolutions and one concurrent resolution during a meeting that involved short presentations and voice votes.
Highlights of committee action:
- House Resolution 10 46, presented by Representative Jay Richardson (D-49), recognizing homeschooling and proclaiming Feb. 26, 2025, as Homeschool Day at the Capitol — adopted by voice vote.
- House Resolution 10 48, presented by Representative Steven Walker (R-27), authorizing use of the House chamber for the Silver Haired Legislative Session, Leadership Arkansas, Arkansas Girls State and Arkansas Boys State — adopted by voice vote.
- House Resolution 10 49, presented by Representative Jay Richardson (D-49), to authorize recesses of either chamber for periods of four consecutive days or longer — adopted by voice vote.
- House Concurrent Resolution 1006, presented by Representative Jay Richardson (D-49), extending the regular session of the 90th General Assembly for business on April 26, 2025, and providing an extension through noon on May 5, 2025, for veto consideration and other listed purposes — adopted by voice vote.
- House Resolution 10 50, presented by Representative Steven Walker (R-27), recognizing Open Avenues on its 50th anniversary for service to people with disabilities in Northwest Arkansas — adopted by voice vote.
- House Resolution 10 51 (see separate article) — a public-education resolution on eating disorders presented by Representative Denise Garner (D-20); adopted as amended to update hospitalization information with Department of Health data.
- House Resolution 10 52, presented by Representative Joey Carr (R-34), commending Arkansas farmers, ranchers and foresters for their contribution to state and national economic security — adopted by voice vote.
- House Resolution 10 54, presented by Representative Beck, recognizing Elizabeth “Betty” Kaufman Tinnis on her 107th birthday and honoring her service to the House — adopted by voice vote.
- House Memorial Resolution 1004, presented by Representative Jay Richardson (D-49), honoring James “Jim Guy” Tucker for his public service — adopted by voice vote.
Committee votes were taken by voice; the transcript records committee passage for each item but does not include roll-call tallies or the names of seconders. One item (House Resolution 10 51) was amended in committee to incorporate updated hospitalization information from the Arkansas Department of Health before the committee approved it as amended.
Separately, the chair noted an agreement with the Senate to extend reciprocal floor privileges — senators may be allowed on the House floor with restrictions on seating and movement; House members will be afforded the same privileges in the Senate. Committee members were told to direct any concerns to the chief of staff.
