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2019 Legislative Packet.Pub W L J 2019 L R R 1 About Our Government Relaons Pracce Clients with legal and business issues involving government regulation need the assistance of attorneys with experience and relationships in this specialized area. Wright Lindsey Jennings’ Government Relations attorneys have substantial professional backgrounds in the public sector and the experience crafting practical government relations solutions for our clients. Both Justin T. Allen and Erika Ross Gee served as Chief Deputy Attorneys General before rejoining the firm, and they have broad experience and contacts in all types of state government issues. Because our attorneys are not only government relations professionals but also experienced litigators, we are uniquely situated to represent any type of client interest involving federal, state or local government at any stage of the process. Likewise, our Government Relations attorneys are skilled in representing entities and individuals in regulatory and licensure matters before government agencies and the legislative branch. We further assist our clients by analyzing and monitoring legislation, drafting new legislation and proposed amendments, and preparing and presenting testimony on behalf of our clients before legislative committees. Our extensive contacts and solid relationships throughout state and local government benefit our clients in lobbying and direct advocacy before the Arkansas General Assembly, the Governor, the Attorney General and individual state agencies, boards and commissions. Our attorneys also advocate before municipal and county government on a variety of regulatory issues. We have the experience to analyze complex situations, recommend practical and innovative solutions and implement an effective government relations strategy. Our Team Justin T. Allen - [email protected] Erika Ross Gee - [email protected] 2 Table of Contents Elecon Results…………………………………………………………………………………..4 Constuonal Amendments & Iniated Acts………………………………………6 Arkansas’ 92nd General Assembly………………………………………………………8 House Commiees……………………………………………………………………………16 Senate Commiees…………………………………………………………………………..23 Senate Biographies……………………………………………………………………………28 House of Representaves Biographies………………………………………………38 3 2018 ELECTION RESULTS ARKANSAS’S 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Pre-Election) House: 75 R, 25 D Senate: 26 R, 9 D. (House: 82 men; 18 women; Senate: 27 men, 7 women) ARKANSAS’S FEDERAL DELEGATION (Pre-Election) House: 4 R Senate: 2 R U.S. House District 1: Rick Crawford (R) U.S. House District 2: French Hill (R) U.S. House District 3: Steve Womack (R) U.S. House District 4: Bruce Westerman (R) U.S. Senate: John Boozman (R) U.S. Senate: Tom Cotton (R) ARKANSAS’S 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Post-Election) House: 75 R, 25 D Senate: 26 R, 9 D. (House: 75 men; 25 women; Senate: 28 men, 7 women) ARKANSAS’S FEDERAL DELEGATION (Post-Election) House: 4 R Senate: 2 R U.S. House District 1: Rick Crawford (R) U.S. House District 2: French Hill (R) U.S. House District 3: Steve Womack (R) U.S. House District 4: Bruce Westerman (R) U.S. Senate: John Boozman (R) U.S. Senate: Tom Cotton (R) 4 2018 UNITED STATES CONGRESS RACE RESULTS 1st Congressional District Rick Crawford (R) 69.8% 136,091 Chintan Desai (D) 27.9% 54,328 Elvis Presley (L) 2.3% 4,483 2nd Congressional District French Hill (R) 52.2% 131,670 Clarke Tucker (D) 45.8% 115,533 Joe Swafford (L) 2.0% 5,172 3rd Congressional District Steve Womack (R) 64.9% 148,029 Joshua Mahony (D) 32.5% 74,242 Michael Kalagias (L) 0.1% 5,841 4th Congressional District Bruce Westerman (R) 66.7% 136,726 Hayden Shamel (D) 31.2% 63,977 Tom Canada (L) 1.9% 3,949 5 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS Issue 2 - A Constitutional Amendment Adding as a Qualification to Vote that a Voter Present Certain Valid Photographic Identification when Casting a Ballot In Person or Casting an Absentee Ballot Amends Article 3 of the Arkansas Constitution requiring voters to present photo identification before receiving a ballot to vote. A copy of the voter's photo identification must accompany absentee ballots. The General Assembly will determine the necessary form of identification for voting. The state will provide photo identification free of charge to voters that do not have qualifying identification. Voters will still be able to vote without photo identification by completing a provisional ballot and following the legal requirements to certify their ballot. FOR 79.5% 692,333 AGAINST 20.5% 178,867 Changes went into effect 30 days after the election. Issue 4 - An Amendment to Require Four Licenses to be Issued for Casino Gaming at Casinos, One Each in Crittenden (to Southland Racing Corporation), Garland (to Oaklawn Jockey Club, Inc.), Pope, and Jefferson Counties Authorizes four casinos to operate in four designated areas of the state. One will be at Oaklawn in Hot Springs, one at Southland in West Memphis, one in Jefferson County and one in Pope County. Casino gaming includes table games, slot machines, and sports betting. Casinos will be taxed 13% on the first $150 million of net casino gaming receipts and 20% on all subsequent net gaming receipts. The Arkansas Racing Commission will regulate licensing and operation of casinos. Casinos may operate 24 hours a day and serve alcohol regardless of whether the casino is in a dry city or county. FOR 54.10% 470,780 AGAINST 45.9% 399,366 Issue 4 took effect Nov. 14, 2018. The proposal requires initial laws and appropriations enacted by the legislature to be in effect no later than June 30, 2019. 6 INITIATED ACTS Issue 5 - An Act to Increase the Arkansas Minimum Wage The Arkansas Code was amended to raise the current state minimum wage from eight dollars and fifty cents ($8.50) per hour to nine dollars and twenty-five cents ($9.25) per hour on January 1, 2019, to ten dollars ($10.00) per hour on January 1, 2020, and to eleven dollars ($11.00) per hour on January 1, 2021. FOR 68.5% 605,772 AGAINST 31.5% 279,040 The Arkansas state minimum wage increased to $9.25 on Jan. 1, 2019, and will increase to $10 on Jan. 1, 2020 and to $11 on Jan. 1, 2021. 7 THE 92nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY Legislators are listed by district. 8 Arkansas’s 92nd General Assembly STATE SENATE 9 Democrats; 26 Republicans 28 Men; 7 Women Senator Hometown Party Dist. 1 – Sen. Bart Hester Cave Springs R Dist. 2 – Sen. Jim Hendren Sulphur Springs R Dist. 3 – Sen. Cecile Bledsoe Rogers R Dist. 4 – Sen. Greg Leding Fayetteville D Dist. 5 – Sen. Bob Ballinger Hindsville R Dist. 6 – Sen. Gary Stubblefield Branch R Dist. 7 – Sen. Lance Eads Springdale R Dist. 8 – Sen. Mathew Pitsch Fort Smith R Dist. 9 – Sen. Terry Rice Waldron R Dist. 10 – Sen. Larry Teague Nashville D Dist. 11 – Sen. Jimmy Hickey Texarkana R Dist. 12 – Sen. Bruce Maloch Magnolia D Dist. 13 – Sen. Alan Clark Hot Springs R Dist. 14 – Sen. Bill Sample Hot Springs R Dist. 15 – Sen. Mark Johnson Little Rock R Dist. 16 – Sen. Breanne Davis Russellville R Dist. 17 – Sen. Scott Flippo Bull Shoals R 9 Senator Hometown Party Dist. 18 – Sen. Missy Irvin Mountain View R Dist. 19 – Sen. James Sturch Batesville R Dist. 20 – Sen. Blake Johnson Corning R Dist. 21 – Sen. John R. Cooper Jonesboro R Dist. 22 – Sen. Dave Wallace Leachville R Dist. 23 – Sen. Ronald Caldwell Wynne R Dist. 24 – Sen. Keith Ingram West Memphis D Dist. 25 – Sen. Stephanie Flowers Pine Bluff D Dist. 26 – Sen. Eddie Cheatham Crossett D Dist. 27 – Sen. Trent Garner El Dorado R Dist. 28 – Sen. Jonathan Dismang Searcy R Dist. 29 – Sen. Ricky Hill Cabot R Dist. 30 – Sen. Linda Chesterfield Little Rock D Dist. 31 – Sen. Joyce Elliott Little Rock D Dist. 32 – Sen. Will Bond Little Rock D Dist. 33 – Sen. Kim Hammer Benton R Dist. 34 – Sen. Jane English North Little Rock R Dist. 35 – Sen. Jason Rapert Conway R 10 STATE HOUSE 25 Democrats; 75 Republicans 75 Men; 25 Women Representative Hometown Party Dist. 1 – Rep. Carol Dalby Texarkana R Dist. 2 – Rep. Lane Jean Magnolia R Dist. 3 – Rep. Danny Watson Hope R Dist. 4 – Rep. DeAnn Vaught Horatio R Dist. 5 – Rep. David Fielding Magnolia D Dist. 6 – Rep. Matthew J. Shepherd El Dorado R Dist. 7 – Rep. Sonia Eubanks Barker Smackover R Dist. 8 – Rep. Jeff Wardlaw Warren R Dist. 9 - Rep. LeAnne Burch Monticello D Dist. 10 – Rep. Mike Holcomb Pine Bluff R Dist. 11 – Rep. Don Glover Tillar D Dist. 12 – Rep. Chris Richey Helena D Dist. 13 – Rep. David Hillman Almyra R Dist. 14 – Rep. Roger Lynch Lonoke R Dist. 15 – Rep. Ken Bragg Sheridan R Dist. 16 – Rep. Kenneth Ferguson Pine Bluff D Dist. 17 – Rep. Vivian Flowers Pine Bluff D Dist. 18 – Rep. Richard Womack Arkadelphia R Dist. 19 – Rep. Justin Gonzales Okolona R 11 Representative Hometown Party Dist. 20 – Rep. John Maddox Mena R Dist. 21 – Rep. Marcus E. Richmond Harvey R Dist. 22 – Rep. Mickey Gates Hot Springs R Dist. 23 – Rep. Lanny Fite Benton R Dist. 24 – Rep. Bruce Cozart Hot Springs R Dist. 25 – Rep. Les Warren Hot Springs R Dist. 26 – Rep. Laurie Rushing Hot Springs R Dist. 27 – Rep. Julie Mayberry East End R Dist. 28 – Rep. Jasen Kelly Benton R Dist. 29 – Rep. Fred Love Little Rock D Dist. 30 – Rep. Fred Allen Little Rock D Dist. 31 – Rep. Andy Davis Little Rock R Dist. 32 – Rep. James Sorvillo Little Rock R Dist. 33 – Rep. Tippi McCullough Little Rock D Dist. 34 – Rep. John W. Walker Little Rock D Dist. 35 – Rep. Andrew Collins Little Rock D Dist. 36 – Rep. Charles Blake Little Rock D Dist. 37 – Rep. Jamie Scott North Little Rock D Dist. 38 – Rep. Carlton Wing North Little Rock R 12 Representative Hometown Party Dist.
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