Total votes
4,816
all sessions
Attendance
75%
1,225 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
55%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
22%
some cross-party votes
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
150
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
SB 256
CONCERNING THE USE OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENA BY THE DIVISION OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE IN AN INVESTIGATION CONCERNING AN INTERNET CRIME AGAINST A MINOR. Against party
Nay
Passed
91–9
Mar 31, 2021
SB 257
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TIME FOR COMPLETING AN INVESTIGATION OF SUSPECTED ADULT MALTREATMENT OR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT. Against party
Nay
Passed
94–5
Mar 31, 2021
SB 349
TO ADJUST FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS THAT OFFER CERTAIN TYPES OF READING PRACTICES, INTERVENTIONS, AND CURRICULUM NOT ALIGNED WITH THE SCIENCE OF READING; AND TO CREATE THE EDUCATION OMBUDSMAN.
Absent
Passed
72–15
Mar 31, 2021
SB 389
TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC SCHOOL TO PROVIDE TO PARENTS AND LEGAL GUARDIANS PRIOR WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT MATERIALS RELATED TO SEX EDUCATION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AND GENDER IDENTITY.
Absent
Passed
72–18
Mar 31, 2021
SB 250
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF TITLE 19 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING MOTOR VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS FOR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Absent
Passed
95–2
Mar 31, 2021
SB 64
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Absent
Passed
93–1
Mar 31, 2021
SB 407
TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY TO ADOPT A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING GOVERNING SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS; AND TO REQUIRE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS COMPLETE SPECIALIZED TRAINING.
Absent
Passed
92–2
Mar 31, 2021
SB 204
TO CREATE A STUDY OF THE BEST PRACTICES FOR REDUCING THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. Against party
Nay
Passed
96–4
Mar 31, 2021
HB 1765
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW; TO MODIFY THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM TO PREVENT, DETECT, AND RECOVER UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FRAUD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. Against party
Nay
Passed
94–6
Mar 31, 2021
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