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1 2016 ARKANSAS SENATE 90 TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY SECOND EXTRAORDINARY SESSION APRIIL 6,, 2016 To APRIIL 8,, 2016

2 INDEX ALL ROLL CALLS ARE IDENTIFIED BY RED PAGE NUMBERS SENATE BILLS PAGE 1 5, 12, 16, 17, 68, 69, 75, 115, 116, 116 SENATE APPOINTMENTS PAGE 21-68, HOUSE BILLS PAGE , 69, 72, 116, 117 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PAGE , 6, 12, 116 RED INDICATES ROLL CALL VOL. 9- PAGES Index of Proceedings 90 TH General Assembly Second Extraordinary

3 2016 ARKANSAS SENATE 90 TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2nd Exttraordiinary Sessiion FIRST DAY'S PROCEEDING NOON WEDNESDAY APRIL 6,, 2016 DAY ONE

4 --ooooo-- FIRST DAY S PROCEEDINGS SENATE CHAMBER NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY SECOND EXTRAORDINARY SESSION Little Rock, Arkansas April 6, 2016 Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin, President of the Senate, called the Senate to order at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 6, The Secretary called the roll, and the following members answered to roll call: BLEDSOE, BURNETT, CALDWELL, CHEATHAM, CHESTERFIELD, CLARK, COLLINS-SMITH, COOPER, DISMANG, ELLIOTT, ENGLISH, FILES, FLIPPO, FLOWERS, HENDREN, HESTER, HICKEY, HUTCHINSON, INGRAM, IRVIN, B. JOHNSON, D. JOHNSON, KING, LINDSEY, MALOCH, PIERCE, RAPERT, RICE, SAMPLE, SANDERS, STANDRIDGE, STUBBLEFIELD, TEAGUE, WILLIAMS, WOODS. Everyone please rise. The Senate was led in prayer by Senator Linda Chesterfield. The Senate was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by the President.

5 2 The President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Senator Jonathan Dismang, appointed the following members of the Senate as a committee to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate is organized and read for business: Senator Jane English, Chairman Senator Bobby Pierce Senator Greg Standridge Senator Jonathan Dismang, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, appointed the following members of the Senate as a committee to notify the Governor that the Senate is organized and ready for business: Senator Cecile Bledsoe, Chairman Senator Jason Rapert Senator Stephanie Flowers Ann Cornwell,, read the Governor's Proclamation.

6 3 State of Arkansas Executive Department PROCLAMATION TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME - GREETINGS: WHEREAS: An extraordinary occasion has arisen making it necessary to convene the 90th General Assembly into extraordinary session; and WHEREAS: There are approximately 250,000 Arkansans under 138% of the federal poverty level who are receiving health insurance coverage through the Health Care Independence Program; and WHEREAS: Act No. 46 of 2015 was signed into law ending the Health Care Independence Program, also known as the Private Option, as of December 31, 2016; and WHEREAS: There is an urgent need for the State of Arkansas to determine the future of healthcare coverage for those under 138% of the federal poverty level; and WHEREAS: There are serious financial and budget consequences to the State of Arkansas if the General Assembly does not act promptly; and WHEREAS: There is a need to create a fiscally sustainable, costeffective, and opportunity driven program that empowers individuals to improve their economic security and achieve self-reliance, that builds on private insurance market competition and value-based insurance purchasing models, that strengthens the ability of employers to recruit and retain productive employees, and that achieves comprehensive and innovative healthcare reform that can reduce state and federal obligations for entitlement spending. NOW THEREFORE, I, ASA HUTCHINSON, Governor of the State of Arkansas, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by Article 6, Section 19 of the Arkansas Constitution, do hereby call an Extraordinary Session of the General Assembly to convene in Little Rock on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., and I do hereby specify that the General Assembly is convened in such Session to consider, and, if so advised, enact laws for the following purposes:

7 4 1. To provide for the payment of expenses and per diem of the House of Representatives and the Senate for this Extraordinary Session. 2. To create the Arkansas Works Program and amend Title 23 of Title Arkansas Code to provide health insurance or medical assistance to individuals who are in the eligibility category created by section 1902(a)(1o)(A)(i)(VIII) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 1396a. 3. To confirm gubernatorial appointees. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Arkansas to b affixed this 5th day of April, in the year of our Lord s/s Asa Hutchinson Asa Hutchinson, Governor Mark Martin, Secretary Of State

8 5 SENATE BILL NO. 1 CALL ITEM 2 NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY SECOND EXTRAORDINARY SESSION BY: SENATORS J. HENDREN, E. CHEATHAM, J. DISMANG, J. ENGLISH, J. HUTCHINSON, B. PIERCE, D. SANDERS, STANDRIDGE BY: REPRESENTATIVES COLLINS, BROWN, LOWERY, NEAL, RATLIFF A Bill for an Act to be Entitled: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 23 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE TO QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS; TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS WORKS PROGRAM; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Senate Bill No. 1 was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on INSURANCE & COMMERCE. Received from the House HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY SECOND EXTRAORDINARY SESSION BY: REPRESENTATIVE GOSSAGE HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE IN THE HOUSE CHAMBER AT 10:30 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016, FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING AN ADDRESS BY THE HONORABLE ASA HUTCHINSON, GOVERNOR OF THE. House Concurrent Resolution 1001 was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and placed on the Calendar.

9 6 On motion of Senator Dismang, the rules were suspended in considering House Concurrent Resolution No at this time. On motion of Senator Dismang, House Concurrent Resolution No was called up for third reading. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY SECOND EXTRAORDINARY SESSION BY: REPRESENTATIVE GOSSAGE HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE IN THE HOUSE CHAMBER AT 10:30 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016, FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING AN ADDRESS BY THE HONORABLE ASA HUTCHINSON, GOVERNOR OF THE. House Concurrent Resolution No was read third time and concurred in. (SIGNED) ANN CORNWELL, SECRETARY House Concurrent Resolution No was ordered immediately returned to the House as concurred in. The Senate will recess for Joint Session. The Senate will reconvene 10 minutes after adjournment of the Joint Session.

10 7 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JOINT SESSION PROCEEDINGS SECOND EXTRAORDINARY SESSION 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY APRIL 6, :30 a.m. 1. Call to order by Speaker of the House, Jeremy Gillam, and President Pro Tem of the Senate, Jonathan Dismang. 2. Roll Call of the Senate by the. BLEDSOE, BURNETT, CALDWELL, CHEATHAM, CHESTERFIELD, CLARK, COLLINS-SMITH, COOPER, DISMANG, ELLIOTT, ENGLISH, FILES, FLIPPO, FLOWERS, HENDREN, HESTER, HICKEY, HUTCHINSON, INGRAM, IRVIN, B. JOHNSON, D. JOHNSON, KING, LINDSEY, MALOCH, PIERCE, RAPERT, RICE, SAMPLE, SANDERS, STANDRIDGE, STUBBLEFIELD, TEAGUE, WILLIAMS, WOODS. 3. Roll Call of the House by Clerk. C. ARMSTRONG, E. ARMSTRONG, BAINE, BALLINGER, BALTZ, BECK, BELL, BENNETT, BENTLEY, BLAKE, BOYD, BRAGG, BRANSCUM, BROWN, COLLINS, COPELAND, COZART, DAVIS, DEFFENBAUGH, DELLA ROSA, DOTSON, D. DOUGLAS, EADS, EAVES, EUBANKS, FARRER, D. FERGUSON, K. FERGUSON, FIELDING, C. FITE, L. FITE, FLOWERS, GATES, GONZALES, GOSSAGE, M. GRAY, M. J. GRAY, HAMMER, HARRIS, HENDERSON, HENDREN, HICKERSON, HILLMAN, G. HODGES, M. HODGES, HOLCOMB, HOUSE, JEAN, JETT, JOHNSON, LADYMAN, LAMPKIN, LEDING, LEMONS, LINCK, LOVE, LOWERY, LUNDSTRUM, MAGIE, MAYBERRY, MCELROY, MCGILL, MCNAIR, D.MEEKS, S. MEEKS, MILLER, MURDOCK, NEAL, NICKS, OVERBEY, PAYTON, PETTY, PITSCH, RATLIFF, RICHEY, RICHMOND, RUSHING, SABIN, SCOTT, SHEPHERD, SMITH, SORVILLO, SPEAKS, STURCH, SULLIVAN, TALLEY, TOSH, TUCKER, VAUGHT, VINES, WALKER, WALLACE, WARDLAW, WHITAKER, WOMACK, MR. SPEAKER. The following members did not answer Roll Call: BROADAWAY, C. DOUGLAS, DROWN, WRIGHT. 4. Invocation by House Chaplain, Tim Noel, Pastor, Trinity Baptist Church, Searcy, Arkansas. 5. Pledge of Allegiance led by Representative Greg Leding.

11 8 6. President Pro Tem of the Senate, Jonathan Dismang, appoints the following named Senators as the Committee to escort Governor Hutchinson to the House Chamber: Senator John Cooper, Chairperson Senator Ronald Caldwell Senator Linda Chesterfield Senator Bruce Maloch Senator Gary Stubblefield 7. Speaker of the House, Jeremy Gillam, appoints the following named Representatives as the Committee to escort Governor Hutchinson to the House Chamber: Representative Charlene Fite, Chairperson Representative James Sturch Representative Mike Holcomb Representative George. B. McGill Representative Dave Wallace Representative John T. Vines Representative DeAnn Vaught Representative Sue Scott Representative Betty Overbey 8. Governor Asa Hutchinson presented to the General Assembly by Speaker Jeremy Gillam. 9. Address by Governor Hutchinson. Governor s Address to 90th General Assembly ahead of Special Session on Arkansas Works To Lieutenant Governor Griffin, Speaker Gillam, President Pro Tempore Dismang, honorable members of the Arkansas General Assembly When it comes to the art of government and politics, there are a few things that are certain. In fact, until yesterday, it was not certain as to the specific items to be placed on the call of this extraordinary session of the General Assembly. But I can say, and I hope that you ll agree, that there s some things that we can say with certainty today. And that is, it s a blessing to live in the State of Arkansas. We have 38,000 more people employed today than the last time I addressed a joint session. We have an unemployment rate that is the lowest in decades. From a state budget standpoint, our revenues exceed projections. The private sector is growing at a faster pace than the government sector. And we have a modest budget surplus to set aside for highways, Rainy Day funds, economic development and other critical needs. Yes, the state of the State of Arkansas is strong.

12 9 But there is always more work to be done, and that is the reason that we are here today. First, let me say something about the relationship between the legislative branch and the executive branch. What was the design of the founding fathers? The design of the founding fathers is that we keep an eye on each other. And let me assure you, you all are doing a good job. Some call it a check and balance, separate but equal branches of government. And there should always be some natural tension between the branches of government. Some disagreement, as someone famously said, disagreement is the lifeblood of democracy. But I m proud of our working relationship, our friendship and our mutual goal of serving the State of Arkansas. And the willingness to yield our personal political interests to accomplish things that are higher, and those things that are greater. There are always watershed moments in the flow of our democracy and government in this state. There was the Lakeview Supreme Court decision that required adequate funding of all of our education. It resulted in an extraordinary session of the legislature to address it. The General Assembly responded. There was the challenge with the teacher s health insurance. An extraordinary session of the legislature was called. The General Assembly responded. This is one of those moments in history. Where your decision will impact our communities, our economy, our balanced budget, our healthcare system, and most importantly, the lives of thousands of real people that reside in each of your districts. It is about the lady in West Memphis who works full-time at a sandwich shop and has a four-year-old daughter and is seven months pregnant. She has health coverage, doesn t go to the doctor a lot, but she has peace of mind because she has pre-natal care and health coverage that is otherwise not available. It s about the 60-year-old gentleman in Jonesboro who has been a self-employed painter and handyman for more than 40 years. He had heart problems, slowed his work capability down. He could not afford health insurance. He got health insurance because he made less than the federal poverty level. He said, I ve never asked for help. And he didn t want to be one of those guys that asked the government for help. But he says he would have died without this health coverage. These stories remind us of our responsibility. We serve people, not causes. We serve one agenda, and that is the agenda of the people of Arkansas. Some people have accused me of being pragmatic. To me, it is nothing more than fulfilling the admonition of scripture in the book of Isaiah that says, Come now, and let us reason together. That is a necessary part of solving problems. As you know, I initially preferred two bills for this special session of the legislature. But I yielded to the wisdom of the legislature after we reasoned together. If I was in charge of healthcare in the United States, guess what? I would have designed a different system. Many of you in this audience would have designed a different system of healthcare delivery in the United States. But we are limited by what we inherit. I inherited a system that I did not design, that I have to live with and govern by. And have to make the best decisions for Arkansas. I am trying to do that, and I know that you are trying to do that as well.

13 10 There is one key bill on this agenda: Arkansas Works. I want to thank Senator Jim Hendren, Representative Collins and all the members of the legislative task force for their diligent work over the past year to recommend the best course for Arkansas s future. As you know, based upon the law that you enacted, the Private Option ends December 31, That s an active law. And so, we are here today in this special session to resolve the future, to plan the future and I have presented it in the forms of Arkansas Works, based upon the work of the legislative task force. It continues the coverage for about 250,000 Arkansans, but it provides reform in four key areas. First of all, it provides a greater emphasis on work opportunities for Arkansans, helping them to move up the economic ladder. It provides requirements for more personal investments in healthcare for those that are above 100 percent of the federal poverty level. It has more emphasis and opportunity for employer-based insurance. And it has some cost-saving measures or fiscal responsibility as well. Some say these reforms go too far, and some say I did not push hard enough for more reform. Well the criticism from both sides is some indication that we might have it about right. It is some indication that we ve actually reasoned together and that we have come together for a common solution. And as is my custom in these type of gatherings, I wanted to read something from a recent correspondence from my favorite pen-pal, Secretary Sylvia Burwell. And I talked to her earlier in the week, and she has sent me this letter dated April 5, And she addresses and discusses in this letter what she can do, what she can t do and the restrictions under the law, and responds to what we have proposed in terms of waivers to accomplish the four reforms of Arkansas Works. She says specifically, I appreciate our discussions and the four major goals you ve identified for Arkansas Works: incentivizing work, increasing personal responsibility, enhancing program integrity and supporting employer-based insurance coverage. In each of these areas, I look forward to continuing our discussions to find acceptable approaches that maintain coverage and access for Medicaid beneficiaries and are consistent with federal law. You emphasized the importance of supporting employers participating in the Arkansas Works program to promote and strengthen employer-sponsored insurance. H.H.S. is committed to working with you and your staff to find a workable approach to support small employers who participate in the Arkansas Works ESI Premium Assistance Program, consistent with federal requirements. I consider all of that good news, an indication that they will look favorably on waiver requests that we present, as they ve already had an opportunity to review those and work with the DHS staff. She goes on to say though, because we push further, However, as we ve previously discussed, some of your proposals are neither allowable under federal Medicaid law, nor consistent with the purposes of the program. In particular, one potential reform under discussion in your state requiring an asset test for newly-eligible population is not allowable under statute. Further, consistent with the purpose of the Medicaid program, we cannot approve a work requirement.

14 11 We can, however, support referrals to programs that can help applicants increase their connection to the workforce and improve their economic outcomes; goals that we support. To that end, I remain committed to working with you to discuss options to make job training and employment more available for Arkansas Works participants. And that s all the letter I will read. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, if I may submit that as part of the record. I would appreciate having that letter as part of the presentation today. And so, that response is good, but it reminds us of the urgency of the moment. We must act now in order to have authority to pursue the federal waivers and have them enacted and put the program into place by the end of the year. It starts with the people s House. Your action, your approval, your direction and your mandate. Let me conclude by coming back to Arkansas. Arkansas is a special place. It is unique in geography wonderful place it is unique in geography, but it is also special because of its people. And I believe Arkansas stands apart from other places because of the traditions in government. We work to find a common solution. Regardless of party, despite differences, very few states can say that. Let s keep Arkansas that special place, where government works and where we reason together. Thank you, and God bless Arkansas and the United States of America. 10. Joint Session adjourns. 11. House reconvenes in five (5) minutes 12. Senate reconvenes in ten (10) minutes. The Senate reconvened after recess. The Secretary called the roll and a quorum was present. The President declared the morning hour to have expired.

15 12 ARKANSAS SENATE NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY SECOND EXTRAORDINARY SESSION April 6, 2016 Mr. President: We, your Committee on INSURANCE & COMMERCE, to whom was referred: SENATE BILL NO. 1, BY SENATOR JIM HENDREN, beg leave to report that we have had the same under consideration, and herewith return the same with the recommendation that it do pass as amended No. 1. Respectfully submitted, (SIGNED) SENATOR JASON RAPERT, CHAIRMAN * * * * * HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECEIVED FROM THE HOUSE AS ADOPTED HOUSED CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RETURNED TO THE HOUSE AS CONCURRED IN HOUSED CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1001

16 13 On motion of Senator Dismang, the Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 7, PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE

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18 --ooooo-- SECOND DAY S PROCEEDINGS SENATE CHAMBER NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY SECOND EXTRAORDINARY SESSION Little Rock, Arkansas April 7, 2016 The Senate was called to order at 10:00 o'clock a.m. by the President. The Secretary called the roll, and the following members answered to roll call: BLEDSOE, BURNETT, CALDWELL, CHEATHAM, CHESTERFIELD, CLARK, COLLINS-SMITH, COOPER, DISMANG, ELLIOTT, ENGLISH, FILES, FLIPPO, FLOWERS, HENDREN, HESTER, HICKEY, HUTCHINSON, INGRAM, IRVIN, B. JOHNSON, D. JOHNSON, KING, LINDSEY, MALOCH, PIERCE, RAPERT, RICE, SAMPLE, SANDERS, STANDRIDGE, STUBBLEFIELD, TEAGUE, WILLIAMS, WOODS. The Senate was led in prayer by Senator Bledsoe. The Senate was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by the President. On motion of Senator Dismang, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.

19 16 On motion of Senator Hendren, Senate Bill No. 1 was placed back on second reading for purpose of Amendment No. 1. ARKANSAS SENATE NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY SECOND EXTRAORDINARY SESSION Amendment No. 1 to SENATE BILL NO. 1 Amend Senate Bill No. 1 as originally introduced: Add Representative Baltz as a cosponsor of the bill (SIGNED) SENATOR JIM HENDREN The Amendment was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and adopted. (SIGNED) ANN CORNWELL, SECRETARY The President declared the morning hour to have expired.

20 17 On motion of Senator Hendren, and without objection, the rules were suspended pertaining to passage of Amendment and Bill on the same day. On motion of Senator Hendren, Senate Bill No. 1 was called up for third reading and final disposition. SENATE BILL NO. 1 CALL ITEM 2 NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY SECOND EXTRAORDINARY SESSION BY: SENATORS J. HENDREN, E. CHEATHAM, J. DISMANG, J. ENGLISH, J. HUTCHINSON, B. PIERCE, D. SANDERS, STANDRIDGE BY: REPRESENTATIVES COLLINS, BROWN, LOWERY, NEAL, RATLIFF A Bill for an Act to be Entitled: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 23 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE TO QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS; TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS WORKS PROGRAM; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Senate Bill No. 1 was placed on third reading and final disposition, the question being: Shall the Bill pass? Senator Clark spoke against the Bill. Senator B. Johnson spoke against the Bill. Senator Maloch spoke for the Bill. Senator Rapert spoke for the Bill. Senator Hendren closed for his Bill. The Secretary called the roll, and the following members voted: AFFIRMATIVE: Burnett, Caldwell, E. Cheatham, L. Chesterfield, J. Cooper, J. Dismang, Elliott, J. English, Files, S. Flowers, J. Hendren, Hickey, J. Hutchinson, K. Ingram, D. Johnson, U. Lindsey, Maloch, B. Pierce, Rapert, B. Sample, D. Sanders, Standridge, Teague, E. Williams, J. Woods.. Total

21 18 NEGATIVE: Bledsoe, A. Clark, Collins-Smith, Flippo, Hester, Irvin, B. Johnson, B. King, Rice, G. Stubblefield. Total ABSENT OR NOT VOTING: Total...0 EXCUSED: Total...0 VOTING PRESENT: Total...0 Total number of votes cast Necessary to the passage of the bill So the bill passed and the title as read was agreed to. (SIGNED) ANN CORNWELL, SECRETARY There being an Emergency Clause attached to Senate Bill No. 1, the President ordered the Secretary to call the roll upon the adoption of the emergency clause. The Secretary called the roll, and the following members voted: AFFIRMATIVE: Burnett, Caldwell, E. Cheatham, L. Chesterfield, J. Cooper, J. Dismang, Elliott, J. English, Files, S. Flowers, J. Hendren, Hickey, J. Hutchinson, K. Ingram, D. Johnson, U. Lindsey, Maloch, B. Pierce, Rapert, B. Sample, D. Sanders, Standridge, Teague, E. Williams, J. Woods. Total... 25

22 19 NEGATIVE: Bledsoe, A. Clark, Collins-Smith, Flippo, Hester, Irvin, B. Johnson, B. King, Rice, G. Stubblefield. Total ABSENT OR NOT VOTING: Total... 0 EXCUSED: Total... 0 VOTING PRESENT: Total... 0 Total number of votes cast Necessary to the adoption of the Emergency Clause So the Emergency Clause was adopted. (SIGNED) ANN CORNWELL, SECRETARY Senate Bill No. 1 was ordered engrossed.

23 20 Received from the House HOUSE BILL NO As Engrossed: H4/7/16 NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY SECOND EXTRAORDINARY SESSION BY: REPRESENTATIVES COLLINS, BROWN, LOWERY, NEAL, RATLIFF, BALTZ BY: SENATORS J. HENDREN, E. CHEATHAM, J. DISMANG, J. ENGLISH, J. HUTCHINSON, B. PIERCE, D. SANDERS, STANDRIDGE A Bill for an Act to be Entitled: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 23 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE TO QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS; TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS WORKS PROGRAM; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. House Bill No was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on INSURANCE & COMMERCE. The following Senators confirmed the Governor's appointments: Senator Bledsoe Senator Files Senator Lindsey Senator Burnett Senator Flowers Senator Maloch Senator Caldwell Senator Hendren Senator Sample Senator Cheatham Senator Hester Senator Standridge Senator Cooper Senator Hickey Senator Stubblefield Senator Dismang Senator Hutchinson Senator Teague Senator Elliott Senator Irvin Senator Williams

24 21 Asa Hutchison Governor April 6, 2016 Ann Cornwell, Director State Capitol, Room 320 Dear Ann: This letter is a request that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the Ninetieth General Assembly , on a motion of Senator Cecile Bledsoe, confirm the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME, COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Michael Whitmore, Benton County January 14, 2022 Arkansas History Commission Fred Rausch, Benton County October 1, 2018 Residential Contractors Committee Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. Sincerely, (SIGNED) ASA HUTCHINSON AH:lr

25 22 Asa Hutchison Governor April 6, 2016 Ann Cornwell, Director State Capitol, Room 320 Dear Ann: This letter is a request that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the Ninetieth General Assembly , on a motion of Senator David Burnett, confirm the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME, COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Shirley Pulliam, Mississippi County June 30, 2018 Arkansas Early Childhood Commission Stephen Rose, Mississippi County January 14, 2020 Board of Directors of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority Gregory Brown, Mississippi County October 15, 2020 Arkansas Veterans' Commission Warren Brad Erney, Craighead County July 31, 2018 AR Board of Health Education Harold Gamble, Mississippi County October 1, 2017 Residential Contractors Committee Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. Sincerely, (SIGNED) ASA HUTCHINSON AH:lr

26 23 Asa Hutchison Governor April 6, 2016 Ann Cornwell, Director State Capitol, Room 320 Dear Ann: This letter is a request that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the Ninetieth General Assembly , on a motion of Senator Ronald Caldwell, confirm the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME, COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Normal Gilchrest, Monroe County December 31, 2018 Burial Association Board Teresa Dallas, Cross County June 30, 2020 Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute Board of Directors Steven Collier, Woodruff County June 30, 2017 Career Education and Workforce Development Board Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. Sincerely, (SIGNED) ASA HUTCHINSON AH:lr

27 24 Asa Hutchison Governor April 6, 2016 Ann Cornwell, Director State Capitol, Room 320 Dear Ann: This letter is a request that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the Ninetieth General Assembly , on a motion of Senator Eddie Cheatham, confirm the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME, COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Laurie Black, Chicot County January 14, 2022 Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission Percy Wilburn, Chicot County January 14, 2023 Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training Dewayne Tooke, Cleveland County October 1, 2018 Residential Contractors Committee Tena Carter, Ashley County September 1, 2022 Ouachita River Commission Matthew Pelkki, Drew County July 18, 2020 Arkansas State Board of Registration for Foresters Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. Sincerely, (SIGNED) ASA HUTCHINSON AH:lr

28 25 Asa Hutchison Governor April 6, 2016 Ann Cornwell, Director State Capitol, Room 320 Dear Ann: This letter is a request that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the Ninetieth General Assembly , on a motion of Senator John Cooper, confirm the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME, COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Carmen Smith, Craighead County July 1, 2017 Trauma Advisory Council Kimberly Whitman, Craighead County June 30, 2018 Arkansas Early Childhood Commission Cherisse Jones-Branch, Craighead January 14, 2023 Black History Commission County Al Heringer, Craighead County January 14, 2020 Arkansas Economic Development Council Deana Osment, Craighead County January 14, 2020 Arkansas Economic Development Council Stacy Crawford, Craighead County January 14, 2021 Board of Trustees of Arkansas State University Linda Prunty, Craighead County December 31, 2018 Arkansas Real Estate Commission Mark Reiner, Craighead County September 1, 2018 Arkansas Board of Podiatric Medicine Rusty Guinn, Craighead County January 1, 2018 State Board of Collection Agencies Rohn Craft, Craighead County January 14, 2019 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. Sincerely, (SIGNED) ASA HUTCHINSON AH:lr

29 26 Asa Hutchison Governor April 6, 2016 Ann Cornwell, Director State Capitol, Room 320 Dear Ann: This letter is a request that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the Ninetieth General Assembly , on a motion of Senator Jonathan Dismang, confirm the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME, COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Christopher Kauffman, White County January 14, 2023 AR Livestock & Poultry Commission David Staggs, White County December 31, 2021 AR State Medical Board Kaci Bohn White County October 1, 2019 AR State Board of Nursing Robert Bevis, Lonoke County January 14, 2024 AR Natural Heritage Commission Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. Sincerely, (SIGNED) ASA HUTCHINSON AH:lr

30 27 Asa Hutchison Governor April 6, 2016 Ann Cornwell, Director State Capitol, Room 320 Dear Ann: This letter is a request that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the Ninetieth General Assembly , on a motion of Senator Joyce Elliott, confirm the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME, COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Patricia Bryant, Pulaski County January 14, 2020 Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board Geraldine "Deenie" Sterling, June 30, 2018 State Board of Examiners in Pulaski County Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Cheryl Bryant, Pulaski County June 30, 2021 Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy Charisse Dean, Pulaski County June 30, 2022 ` State Board of Education Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. Sincerely, (SIGNED) ASA HUTCHINSON AH:lr

31 28 Asa Hutchison Governor April 6, 2016 Ann Cornwell, Director State Capitol, Room 320 Dear Ann: This letter is a request that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the Ninetieth General Assembly , on a motion of Senator Jake Files, confirm the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME, COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Lee Johnson, Sebastian County December 31, 2016 State Board of Health James Burgess, Sebastian County June 30, 2017 Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy Thomas Marsh, Sebastian County January 14, 2018 Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training Rosilee Russell, Sebastian County June 20, 2018 Advisory Council for the Education of Gifted and Talented Children Carol Rader, Sebastian County June 30, 2021 Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy Jean Campbell, Sebastian County July 31, 2018 Arkansas Board of Hearing Instrument Dispensers Paul Beran, Sebastian County Ex Officio Career Education and Workforce Development Board D. Burton Weis, Sebastian County June 30, 2017 Career Education and Workforce Development Board Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. Sincerely, (SIGNED) ASA HUTCHINSON AH:lr

32 29 Asa Hutchison Governor April 6, 2016 Ann Cornwell, Director State Capitol, Room 320 Dear Ann: This letter is a request that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the Ninetieth General Assembly , on a motion of Senator Stephanie Flowers, confirm the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME, COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Jesse Turner, Jefferson County January 14, 2023 Board of Visitors for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Joseph Griffith, Monroe County October 1, 2018 Delta Cultural Center Policy Advisory Board David Beck Jefferson County July 31, 2017 Information Network of Arkansas Angela Turner, Jefferson County July 31, 2018 Arkansas Board of Health Education Michael Burdine, Jefferson County October 1, 2019 Arkansas State Board of Nursing Joseph Spadoni, Jefferson County June 22, 2018 Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. Sincerely, (SIGNED) ASA HUTCHINSON AH:lr

33 30 Asa Hutchison Governor April 6, 2016 Ann Cornwell, Director State Capitol, Room 320 Dear Ann: This letter is a request that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the Ninetieth General Assembly , on a motion of Senator Jim Hendren, confirm the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME, COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Deborah Mays, Benton County June 30, 2018 Arkansas Early Childhood Commission Timothy Paetz, Benton County June 30, 2019 HVACR Licensing Board Susan Chambers, Benton County June 30, 2021 State Board of Education Sharon Hoehn, Benton County December 31, 2018 Arkansas Psychology Board Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. Sincerely, (SIGNED) ASA HUTCHINSON AH:lr

34 31 Asa Hutchison Governor April 6, 2016 Ann Cornwell, Director State Capitol, Room 320 Dear Ann: This letter is a request that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the Ninetieth General Assembly , on a motion of Senator Bart Hester, confirm the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME, COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Daniel McKay, Benton County July 1, 2017 Trauma Advisory Council Jim von Gremp, Benton, County May 1, 2016 Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board Brenda Zedlitz, Benton County June 30, 2018 Arkansas Early Childhood Commission Delia Haak, Benton County January 14, 2025 Arkansas Forestry Commission Gregory Stanfill, Benton, County January 14, 2017 Arkansas Development Finance Authority Board of Directors Kalene Griffith, Benton County January 14, 2021` State Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission Ronald Branscum, Benton County December 31, 2016 Northwest Arkansas Community College Board of Trustees Dan Serrano, Benton County June 30, 2016 Career Education and Workforce Development Board Lowell Weatherbee, Benton County April 26, 2020 AR State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Design Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. Sincerely, (SIGNED) ASA HUTCHINSON AH:lr

35 32 Asa Hutchison Governor April 6, 2016 Ann Cornwell, Director State Capitol, Room 320 Dear Ann: This letter is a request that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the Ninetieth General Assembly , on a motion of Senator Jimmy Hickey, confirm the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME, COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Randy Bobo, Hempstead County January 14, 2023 Red River Commission Charles Johnson, Miller County October 14, 2018 Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board Gerald Whistle, Miller County May 10, 2021 Red River Levee District 1 Danny Smith, Lafayette County May 10, 2021 Red River Levee District 1 Paul Brent, Lafayette County May 10, 2021 ` Red River Levee District 1 Jay Hickey, Miller County July 1, 2020 Arkansas Tobacco Control Board Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. Sincerely, (SIGNED) ASA HUTCHINSON AH:lr

36 33 Asa Hutchison Governor April 6, 2016 Ann Cornwell, Director State Capitol, Room 320 Dear Ann: This letter is a request that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the Ninetieth General Assembly , on a motion of Senator Jeremy Hutchinson, confirm the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME, COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Matthew King, Pulaski County January 14, 2023 Arkansas Waterways Commission Kimberly Jablonski, Pulaski County January 14, 2021 Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board Lance Lindow, Saline County October 1, 2017 Arkansas State Board of Nursing Lisa Lake, Saline County June 1, 2018 Arkansas Deaf and Hearing Impaired Telecommunications Services Corporation Board of Directors Christopher Palmer, Pulaski County January 14, 2022 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Susan Weinstein, Pulaski County December 31, 2019 State Board of Health Lynn Franquemont, Pulaski County June 1, 2018 Arkansas Deaf and Hearing Impaired Telecommunications Services Corporation Board of Directors Bennett Downs, Saline County August 7, 2018 Arkansas State Respiratory Care Examining Committee Stephen Ballard, Saline County December 31, 2017 Burial Association Board Jayme Pultro, Saline County June 30, 2018 State Board of Examiners in Speech- Language Pathology and Audiology Rene Meints, Pulaski County June 30, 2020 State Board of Sanitarians Sabitha Govindarajan, Pulaski County July 20, 2018 Advisory Council for the Education of Gifted and Talented Children

37 34 APPOINTEE NAME, COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Jerry Vint, Saline County June 22, 2018 Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board Mike Preston, Pulaski County Ex Officio Career Education and Workforce Development Board Richard Abernathy, Saline County Ex Officio Career Education and Workforce Development Board Hugh McDonald, Pulaski County June 30, 2016 Career Education and Workforce Development Board Michael Garner, Saline County June 30, 2018 Career Education and Workforce Development Board Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. Sincerely, (SIGNED) ASA HUTCHINSON AH:lr

38 35 Asa Hutchison Governor April 6, 2016 Ann Cornwell, Director State Capitol, Room 320 Dear Ann: This letter is a request that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the Ninetieth General Assembly , on a motion of Senator Missy Irvin, confirm the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME, COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION William Benton, Cleburne County January 14, 2023 Arkansas State Police Commission Keith Edmonds, Marion County July 1, 2017 Trauma Advisory Council Pamela Leal, Van Buren County October 1, 2019 Arkansas State Board of Nursing Leo Sutterfield, Stone County March 30, 2018 Arkansas Beef Council Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. Sincerely, (SIGNED) ASA HUTCHINSON AH:lr

39 36 Asa Hutchison Governor April 6, 2016 Ann Cornwell, Director State Capitol, Room 320 Dear Ann: This letter is a request that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the Ninetieth General Assembly , on a motion of Senator Uvalde Lindsey, confirm the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME, COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Kelley Sharp, Washington County December 1, 2018 State Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee Debra Hurd, Washington County June 30, 2018 Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board Kelley Sharp, Washington County May 1, 2017 Arkansas Workforce Development Board Adam Arroyos, Washington County June 30, 2017 Career Education and Workforce Development Board Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. Sincerely, (SIGNED) ASA HUTCHINSON AH:lr

40 37 Asa Hutchison Governor April 6, 2016 Ann Cornwell, Director State Capitol, Room 320 Dear Ann: This letter is a request that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the Ninetieth General Assembly , on a motion of Senator Bruce Maloch, confirm the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME, COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Karen Breashears, Clark County December 1, 2018 State Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee Jimmy Coker, Grant County December 1, 2018 State Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee Therral Story, Columbia County January 14, 2017 Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University Rodney Griffin, Columbia County December 31, 2020 Arkansas State Medical Board Brett Powell, Clark County Ex Officio Career Education and Workforce Development Board Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. Sincerely, (SIGNED) ASA HUTCHINSON AH:lr

41 38 Asa Hutchison Governor April 6, 2016 Ann Cornwell, Director State Capitol, Room 320 Dear Ann: This letter is a request that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the Ninetieth General Assembly , on a motion of Senator Bill Sample, confirm the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME, COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Mike Lybrand, Garland County October 1, 2020 Sate Board of Registration for Professional Geologists Steve Lux, Saline County January 14, 2020 AR Economic Development Council James Shamburger, Garland County January 14, 2022 State Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission Lisa Washburn, Garland County October 1, 2019 Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Advisory Committee Robert Breving, Garland County December 31, 2020 AR State Medical Board Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. Sincerely, (SIGNED) ASA HUTCHINSON AH:lr

42 39 Asa Hutchison Governor April 6, 2016 Ann Cornwell, Director State Capitol, Room 320 Dear Ann: This letter is a request that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the Ninetieth General Assembly , on a motion of Senator Greg Standridge, confirm the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME, COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Tony Moore, Pope County December 31, 2018 AR Real Estate Commission Sam Cecil, Pope County March 30, 2018 AR Beef Council Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. Sincerely, (SIGNED) ASA HUTCHINSON AH:lr

43 40 Asa Hutchison Governor April 6, 2016 Ann Cornwell, Director State Capitol, Room 320 Dear Ann: This letter is a request that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the Ninetieth General Assembly , on a motion of Senator Gary Stubblefield, confirm the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME, COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Perry Amerine, Logan County December 31, 2019 State Board of Health Sarah Capp, Franklin County January 14, 2020 Board of Directors of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority Tom May, Yell County June 1, 2018 Arkansas Deaf and Hearing Impaired Telecommunications Services Corporation Board of Directors Len Cotton, Yell County October 15, 2020 Arkansas Veterans' Commission Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. Sincerely, (SIGNED) ASA HUTCHINSON AH:lr

44 41 Asa Hutchison Governor April 6, 2016 Ann Cornwell, Director State Capitol, Room 320 Dear Ann: This letter is a request that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the Ninetieth General Assembly , on a motion of Senator Larry Teague, confirm the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME, COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Denise Sweat, Hempstead County January 14, 2018 Board of Directors of the AR Development Finance Authority Greg Aleshire, Polk County December 1, 2018 State Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. Sincerely, (SIGNED) ASA HUTCHINSON AH:lr

45 42 Asa Hutchison Governor April 6, 2016 Ann Cornwell, Director State Capitol, Room 320 Dear Ann: This letter is a request that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the Ninetieth General Assembly , on a motion of Senator Eddie Joe Williams, confirm the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME, COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Kathy Pilow-Price, White County June 30, 2018 Arkansas Early Childhood Commission Joe Morgan, White County December 1, 2018 State Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee Jerri Clark, Lonoke County October 1, 2019 Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Advisory Committee Thomas Fortner, Lonoke County November 1, 2020 Arkansas State Board of Registration for Professional Soil Classifiers Renee Mihalko-Corbitt, Pulaski County October 1, 2019 Arkansas State Board of Nursing Daryl Bassett, Pulaski County Ex Officio Career Education and Workforce Development Board Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. Sincerely, (SIGNED) ASA HUTCHINSON AH:lr

46 43 ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY Arkansas Senate LITTLE ROCK, AR Ann Cornwell Phone: Fax: State Capitol Building, Room 320 April 7, 2016 The Honorable Asa Hutchinson Governor, State of Arkansas State Capitol Building Dear Governor Hutchinson: This is to advise that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the 90th General Assembly-2016, on a motion of Senator Cecile Bledsoe, confirmed the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME & COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Michael Whitmore, Benton County January 14, 2022 Arkansas History Commission Fred Rausch, Benton County October 1, 2018 Residential Contractors Committee Respectfully submitted, (signed) Ann Cornwell AC/mhf cc: The Honorable Mark Martin, Secretary of State Bruce Campbell, Director of Boards and Commissions

47 44 GENERAL ASSEMBLY Arkansas Senate LITTLE ROCK, AR Ann Cornwell Phone: Fax: State Capitol Building, Room 320 April 7, 2016 The Honorable Asa Hutchinson Governor, State of Arkansas State Capitol Building Dear Governor Hutchinson: This is to advise that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the 90th General Assembly-2016, on a motion of Senator David Burnett, confirmed the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME & COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Shirley Pulliam, Mississippi County June 30, 2018 Arkansas Early Childhood Commission Stephen Rose, Mississippi County January 14, 2020 Board of Directors of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority Gregory Brown, Mississippi County October 15, 2020 Arkansas Veterans' Commission Warren Brad Erney, Craighead County July 31, 2018 Arkansas Board of Health Education Harold Gamble, Mississippi County October 1, 2017 Residential Contractors Committee Respectfully submitted, (signed) Ann Cornwell AC/mhf cc: The Honorable Mark Martin, Secretary of State Bruce Campbell, Director of Boards and Commissions

48 45 GENERAL ASSEMBLY Arkansas Senate LITTLE ROCK, AR Ann Cornwell Phone: Fax: State Capitol Building, Room 320 April 7, 2016 The Honorable Asa Hutchinson Governor, State of Arkansas State Capitol Building Dear Governor Hutchinson: This is to advise that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the 90th General Assembly-2016, on a motion of Senator Ronald Caldwell, confirmed the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME & COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Normal Gilchrest, Monroe County December 31, 2018 Burial Association Board Teresa Dallas, Cross County June 30, 2020 Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute Board of Directors Steven Collier, Woodruff County June 30, 2017 Career Education and Workforce Development Board Respectfully submitted, (signed) Ann Cornwell AC/mhf

49 46 GENERAL ASSEMBLY Arkansas Senate LITTLE ROCK, AR Ann Cornwell Phone: Fax: State Capitol Building, Room 320 April 7, 2016 The Honorable Asa Hutchinson Governor, State of Arkansas State Capitol Building Dear Governor Hutchinson: This is to advise that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the 90th General Assembly-2016, on a motion of Senator Eddie Cheatham, confirmed the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME & COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Laurie Black, Chicot County January 14, 2022 Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission Percy Wilburn, Chicot County January 14, 2023 Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training Dewayne Tooke, Cleveland County October 1, 2018 Residential Contractors Committee Tena Carter, Ashley County September 1, 2022 Ouachita River Commission Matthew Pelkki, Drew County July 18, 2020 Arkansas State Board of Registration for Foresters Respectfully submitted, (signed) Ann Cornwell AC/mhf cc: The Honorable Mark Martin, Secretary of State Bruce Campbell, Director of Boards and Commissions

50 47 GENERAL ASSEMBLY Arkansas Senate LITTLE ROCK, AR Ann Cornwell Phone: Fax: State Capitol Building, Room 320 April 7, 2016 The Honorable Asa Hutchinson Governor, State of Arkansas State Capitol Building Dear Governor Hutchinson: This is to advise that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the 90th General Assembly-2016, on a motion of Senator John Cooper, confirmed the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME & COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Carmen Smith, Craighead County July 1, 2017 Trauma Advisory Council Kimberly Whitman, Craighead County June 30, 2018 Arkansas Early Childhood Commission Cherisse Jones-Branch, Craighead January 14, 2023 Black History Commission County Al Heringer, Craighead County January 14, 2020 Arkansas Economic Development Council Deana Osment, Craighead County January 14, 2020 Arkansas Economic Development Council Stacy Crawford, Craighead County January 14, 2021 Board of Trustees of Arkansas State University

51 48 APPOINTEE NAME & COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Linda Prunty, Craighead County December 31, 2018 Arkansas Real Estate Commission Mark Reiner, Craighead County September 1, 2018 Arkansas Board of Podiatric Medicine Rusty Guinn, Craighead County January 1, 2018 State Board of Collection Agencies Rohn Craft, Craighead County January 14, 2019 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board Respectfully submitted, (signed) Ann Cornwell AC/mhf cc: The Honorable Mark Martin, Secretary of State Bruce Campbell, Director of Boards and Commissions

52 49 GENERAL ASSEMBLY Arkansas Senate LITTLE ROCK, AR Ann Cornwell Phone: Fax: State Capitol Building, Room 320 April 7, 2016 The Honorable Asa Hutchinson Governor, State of Arkansas State Capitol Building Dear Governor Hutchinson: This is to advise that the Senate of the Second Extraordinary Session of the 90th General Assembly-2016, on a motion of Senator Jonathan Dismang, confirmed the following appointments: APPOINTEE NAME & COUNTY EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OR COMMISSION Christopher Kauffman, White County January 14, 2023 AR Livestock & Poultry Commission David Staggs, White County December 31, 2021 AR State Medical Board Kaci Bohn White County October 1, 2019 AR State Board of Nursing Robert Bevis, Lonoke County January 14, 2024 AR Natural Heritage Commission Respectfully submitted, (signed) Ann Cornwell AC/mhf cc: The Honorable Mark Martin, Secretary of State Bruce Campbell, Director of Boards and Commissions