Total votes
4,816
all sessions
Attendance
75%
1,225 missed
Higher than 77% of chamber peers
With party
55%
of cast votes
Higher than 87% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
22%
some cross-party votes
Lower than 88% of chamber peers
Sponsored
195
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
6
assignments
4,816 roll-call votes
Voting record
Breaks with party 44% of the time
Yea
2,002
voted in favor
Nay
1,586
voted against
Absent
1,225
missed votes
Total cast
4,816
across all sessions
Crossed party
1,577
votes against own party
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Bill
Description
Vote
Result
Tally
Date
HB 1545
CONCERNING RURAL MEDICAL PRACTICE STUDENT LOANS AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
Absent
Passed
91–2
Mar 13, 2023
HB 1509
TO AMEND THE NO PATIENT LEFT ALONE ACT; TO REQUIRE OUTPATIENT FACILITIES TO COMPLY WITH VISITATION AND SUPPORT PERSON REQUIREMENTS; AND TO ADD PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF THE NO PATIENT LEFT ALONE ACT.
Absent
Passed
93–3
Mar 13, 2023
HB 1565
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE STUDY ON MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. Against party
Nay
Passed
96–4
Mar 13, 2023
HB 1457
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS POLL WATCHERS BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POLL WATCHERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION PROCEDURES. Against party
Nay
Passed
97–3
Mar 13, 2023
HB 1271
TO AMEND THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS THAT PROVIDE CERTAIN HEALTHCARE SERVICES FROM PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS. Against party
Nay
Passed
95–4
Mar 13, 2023
HB 1541
TO INCREASE AMOUNTS PAID BY QUORUM COURTS FOR THE CONTINUING EDUCATION OF COUNTY OFFICIALS; AND TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX REVENUE DISTRIBUTED FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION OF COUNTY OFFICIALS.
Absent
Passed
96–1
Mar 13, 2023
HB 1512
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABSENTEE BALLOTS OF QUALIFIED ELECTORS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABSENTEE BALLOTS. Against party
Nay
Passed
94–6
Mar 13, 2023
HB 1121
CONCERNING COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING FOR EARLY DETECTION AND MANAGEMENT FOR CANCER DIAGNOSES. Against party
Nay
Passed
98–2
Mar 13, 2023
SB 295
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2001; TO PREVENT COST-SHIFTING AND ENSURE FAIRNESS TO ALL RATEPAYERS; TO CREATE THE CUSTOMER PROTECTIONS FOR NET-METERING CUSTOMERS ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Absent
Passed
73–14
Mar 9, 2023
SB 287
TO AMEND THE LAW RELATING TO RECORDING SUBDIVISION PLATS, DEEDS, AND INSTRUMENTS OF TRANSFER; AND TO AMEND THE LAW RELATING TO RECORDING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS PREPARED BY A LAND SURVEYOR. Against party
Nay
Passed
92–7
Mar 9, 2023
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