IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF BISHOP KENNETH LYDELL ROBINSON SR. AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND TO HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
This bill is a House Concurrent Memorial Resolution that honors the life and legacy of Bishop Kenneth Lydell Robinson Sr., who passed away in April 2026. The resolution formally recognizes his significant contributions to Arkansas, including his fifty years of ministry, his role as a founding father of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International, and his work as a musician, radio host, and businessman. It does not change any laws or policies but serves to publicly acknowledge his achievements and impact on the state and his local community. Upon passage, the legislature will provide a copy of the resolution to Bishop Robinson's family.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 16, 2026
Last action Apr 29, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Apr 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Returned from Senate concurred in.
lower
Apr 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Returned to the House as concurred in.
upper
Apr 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution read and concurred in.
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read and adopted and ordered transmitted to the Senate.
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Returned by the Committee Do Pass
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Introduced
Filed
lower
2 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Fred Love
DDemocratic
P
Tracy Steele
DDemocratic
Co
Denise Ennett
DDemocratic
Co
Fred Allen
DDemocratic
Co
Glenn Barnes
DDemocratic
Co
Jamie Scott
DDemocratic
Co
Jay Richardson
DDemocratic
Co
Jessie McGruder
DDemocratic
Co
Joy Springer
DDemocratic
Co
Ken Ferguson
DDemocratic
Co
Lincoln Barnett
DDemocratic
Co
Reginald Murdock
DDemocratic
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