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  1. The General Assembly of Arkansas is responsible making and amending the laws of Arkansas. The legislative process is similar to that of other state legislatures in the United States. Bills undergo committee review and three readings on the floor of each house of the legislature. The governor has veto power, but a simple majority of both houses ...

  2. Aug 14, 2024 · aka: Arkansas Legislature. The Arkansas General Assembly is the legislative body governing the state of Arkansas. Since statehood in 1836, Arkansas has been governed by five constitutional charters. Under each charter, the composition and powers of the Arkansas General Assembly has changed. Since the adoption of the 1874 constitution, the most ...

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    The Arkansas House of Representatives is the lower houseof the Arkansas General Assembly. The House is composed of 100 members elected from an equal amount of constituencies across the state. As of the 2020 Census, Arkansas state representatives represented an average of 30,138 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 29,262 reside...

    Article V of the Arkansas Constitutionestablishes when the General Assembly is to convene. Section 5 of Article V establishes the beginning date for regular sessions, but this date has been changed by law (as Section 5 allows). Under the law, the Arkansas legislature convenes its regular session on the second Monday in January of every odd numbered...

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    1. 1.1. See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries

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    1. 1.1. See also: When state legislators assume office after a general election Arkansas legislators assume office on the second Monday of January following their election.

  3. The House of Representatives consists of 100 Members elected from 100 districts, which are apportioned on a one-person, one-vote basis. Each House district has an average population of 30,115 from the 2020 Census. Parliamentary procedure is guided by the House Rules. A House Member must be at least 21 years old to serve, a resident of Arkansas ...

  4. Dec 29, 2020 · The 2021 Arkansas General Assembly regular session, explained. December 29, 2020 at 10:33 a.m. by Nyssa Kruse

  5. The State government of Arkansas is divided into three branches: executive, legislative and judicial. These consist of the state governor's office, a bicameral state legislature known as the Arkansas General Assembly, and a state court system. The Arkansas Constitution delineates the structure and function of the state government.

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  7. Jan 4, 2019 · The Arkansas House of Representatives, along with the Arkansas Senate, compose the legislative branch of state government. Combined, the two bodies form the Arkansas General Assembly. Meet The Speaker

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