JOURNAL HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY STATE OF ARKANSAS *** CONVENED IN THE STATE CAPITOL LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS AT TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON JANUARY 12, 2015 VOLUME 8 OF 8 DAY 78 (March 30, 2015) THROUGH DAY 82 (April 22, 2015) PAGES 4391 THROUGH 4988 Includes Addendum, House Caucus FIRST EXTRAORDINARY SESSION DAY 1 (May 26, 2015) THROUGH DAY 3 (May 28, 2015) PAGES 1 THROUGH 74 Includes Index and Addendum SECOND EXTRAORDINARY SESSION DAY 1 (April 6, 2016) THROUGH DAY 3 (April 8, 2016) PAGES 1 THROUGH 46 Includes Index
JOURNAL HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY STATE OF ARKANSAS CONVENED IN THE STATE CAPITOL LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS AT TEN O'CLOCK APRIL 6, 2016 VOLUME 8 OF 8 SECOND EXTRAORDINARY SESSION DAY 1 (April 6, 2016) THROUGH DAY 3 (April 8, 2016) PAGES 1 THROUGH 46 Includes Index and Addendum
INDEX 90 th General Assembly Index of Proceedings
HOUSE BILLS _ House Bill Page Number _ 1001 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 43, 44 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION _ House Resolution Page Number _ 1001 4, 14, 15, 19, 26, 27, 44 HOUSE RULES _ House Rule Page Number _ 41 4 60 5 SENATE BILLS _ Senate Bill Page Number Number _ 1 18, 26, 27, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 RED INDICATES ROLL CALL VOL. 8-1 46 90 th General Assembly Index of Proceedings
1 FIRST DAY S PROCEEDINGS HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SECOND EXTRAORDINARY SESSION Little Rock, Arkansas April 6, 2016 The House was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Mr. Gillam, the Speaker. The House stood and was led in prayer by House Chaplain, Reverend Tim Noel, Pastor, Trinity Baptist Church, Searcy, Arkansas. The House stood and gave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The following members answered to the roll call: 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, Fielding, C. Fite, L. Fite, Flowers, Gates, Gonzales, Gossage, Michael Gray, Michelle Gray, Hammer, Harris, Henderson, Hendren, Hickerson, Hillman, G. Hodges, M. Hodges, Holcomb, House, Jean, Jett, Johnson, Ladyman, Lampkin, Leding, Lemons, Linck, 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. Total... 96 The following member(s) was absent and did not answer to the roll call: Broadaway, C. Douglas, Drown, Wright. Total...4 A quorum was present. Unanimous leave was granted for Representative(s) Broadaway, C. Douglas, Wright. 90 th General Assembly April 6, 2016-1 st Day's Proceedings
2 Speaker Gillam recognized Barrett Dudley, House Reading Clerk to read the Governor's Proclamation. 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 90 th 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, cost-effective, 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. 1 st Day's Proceedings - April 6, 2016 90 th General Assembly
3 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: 1. To provide for the payment of expenses and per diem of the House of Representative and the Senate for this Extraordinary Session. 2. To create the Arkansas Works Program and amend Title 23 of the Arkansas Code to provide health insurance or medical assistance to individuals who are in the eligibility category created by section 1902(a)(10)(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 be affixed this 5 th day of April in the year of our Lord 2016. /s/ ASA HUTCHINSON, GOVERNOR /s/ MARK MARTIN, SECRETARY OF STATE Speaker Gillam announced that in accordance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 19 of the Arkansas Constitution, no business other than that which is germane to the items in the Call of the Governor will be considered until all items in the Call have been disposed of. 90 th General Assembly April 6, 2016-1 st Day's Proceedings
4 Speaker Gillam recognized Representative Bill Gossage for presentation of HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1001, providing 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 State of Arkansas. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1001 was read for the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, read the third time, adopted and transmitted to the Senate. Speaker Gillam addressed the 90th General Assembly. Speaker Gillam recognized the delegation from the Senate, notifying the House that the Senate is in session and ready for business. Representative Gossage moved that the House suspend, for the duration of this special session, House Rule 41 requiring bills to be on the desk for at least twenty-four (24) hours before final passage and requiring regular bills and resolutions to be on the calendar for two days. 41. A bill shall not be called for a third reading and final passage until a photocopied, printed copy, or electronic copy of same shall have been placed on every representative s desk for twenty-four (24) hours. The twenty-four (24) hour period begins when a bill is initially introduced and read across the desk. No regular bill or resolution may be brought up for a third reading and final passage on the Floor of the House until it has been on the calendar of the House for at least two (2) days. 1 st Day's Proceedings - April 6, 2016 90 th General Assembly
5 Representative Gossage moved that the House suspend, for the duration of this special session, House Rule 60 (a) - setting minimum lengths of time for notice of committee meetings. 60.(a) All committee and subcommittee meetings including but not limited to hearings at which public testimony is to be taken, (normally called public hearings ) shall be open to the public (Art. 5, Sec. 13) and shall be scheduled at least eighteen (18) hours in advance; agendas of bills, resolutions, and other proposals to be considered at such meetings shall be posted in a designated place at least eighteen (18) hours in advance; but in case of an emergency, a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the membership of the committee may bring bills up for consideration upon notice of not less than two (2) hours. Speaker Gillam appointed the following named Representatives as the Committee to notify Senate that the House is in session and ready for business. Representative John Payton, Chairperson Representative Micah S. Neal Speaker Gillam appointed the following named Representatives as the Committee to notify Governor Hutchinson that the House is in session and ready for business. Representative Charlene Fite, Chairperson Representative James Struch The House stood in recess at 10:17 a.m. until 10:25 a.m. 90 th General Assembly April 6, 2016-1 st Day's Proceedings
6 JOINT SESSION The Joint Session was called to order at 10:30 a.m. by the Speaker of the House, The Honorable Jeremy Gillam. Ms. Ann Cornwell, Secretary of the Senate, called the roll for the Senate. The following members answered to the 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. Total...35 The following members answered to the roll call for the House: 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, V. Flowers, Gates, Gonzales, Gossage, M. Gray, M.J. Gray, Hammer, Harris, Henderson, K. Hendren, Hickerson, Hillman, G. Hodges, M. Hodges, Holcomb, House, Jean, Jett, Johnson, Ladyman, Lampkin, Leding, Lemons, Linck, Love, Lowery, Lundstrum, Magie, J. Mayberry, McElroy, G. McGill, McNair, D. Meeks, S. Meeks, Miller, Murdock, Neal, Nicks, B. Overbey, Payton, Petty, Pitsch, Ratliff, Richey, Richmond, Rushing, Sabin, Scott, Shepherd, B. Smith, Sorvillo, Speaks, Sturch, Sullivan, Talley, Tosh, Tucker, Vaught, Vines, Walker, Wallace, Wardlaw, D. Whitaker, Womack, Mr. Speaker. Total...96 The following member(s) was absent and did not answer to the roll call: Broadaway, C. Douglas, Drown, Wright. Total......4 1 st Day's Proceedings - April 6, 2016 90 th General Assembly
7 The invocation was given by House Chaplain, Reverend Tim Noel, Pastor, Trinity Baptist Church, Searcy, Arkansas. The Members of the House and Senate stood and gave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. President Pro Tem of the Senate Jonathan Dismang appointed the following named Senate Committee: Senator John Cooper, Chairperson Senator Ronald Caldwell Senator Linda Chesterfield Senator Bruce Maloch Senator Gary Stubblefield and, Speaker of the House Jeremy Gillam appointed the following named House Committee to notify Governor Asa Hutchinson that the Joint Session is ready to receive him and to escort the Governor to the Speaker's Rostrum: 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 Representative Nate Bell Speaker Gillam presented Governor Asa Hutchinson to the Assembly. 90 th General Assembly April 6, 2016-1 st Day's Proceedings
8 GOVERNOR'S ADDRESS 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. 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. 1 st Day's Proceedings - April 6, 2016 90 th General Assembly
9 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. 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, 2016. 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. 90 th General Assembly April 6, 2016-1 st Day's Proceedings
10 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, 2016. 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 newlyeligible population is not allowable under statute. Further, consistent with the purpose of the Medicaid program, we cannot approve a work requirement. 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. 1 st Day's Proceedings - April 6, 2016 90 th General Assembly
11 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. The following is the letter referenced in the Governor's address: 90 th General Assembly April 6, 2016-1 st Day's Proceedings
12 THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WASHINGTON, D.C. 20201 APR O 5 2016 The Honorable Asa Hutchinson Governor of Arkansas 500 Woodlane Street, Suite 250 Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Governor Hutchinson: Thank you for your recent call and for the update on the design and development of the Arkansas Works program. We appreciate the continuing dialogue regarding the elements of Arkansas Works, and we look forward to continuing to work with you to strengthen the Arkansas Medicaid program for the state and its residents. Specifically, I appreciate our discussions of the four major goals you have 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 about finding acceptable approaches that maintain coverage and access for Medicaid beneficiaries and are consistent with federal law. In our conversations, you emphasized the importance of supporting employers participating in the Arkansas Works program to promote and strengthen employer-sponsored insurance (ESI). HHS 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. However, as we have discussed previously, 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 populations, is not allowable under statute. Further, consistent with the purposes of the Medicaid program, we cannot approve a work requirement. We can, however, support referrals to 1 st Day's Proceedings - April 6, 2016 90 th General Assembly
13 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 and with my counterparts in other agencies to discuss options to make job training and employment more available for Arkansas Works participants. Additionally, you highlighted your desire to eliminate 90-day retroactive coverage for the new adult group. Retroactive coverage is an important Medicaid provision that protects people who need medical care, and who may not know that they are eligible for coverage. Retroactive coverage is especially important when issues with a state's eligibility and enrollment systems lead to unnecessary gaps in coverage. We recognize the recent improvements Arkansas has made to its eligibility and enrollment system, but significant additional progress is needed to ensure that all eligible individuals are enrolled in Medicaid in a timely manner and in accordance with Medicaid rules, and remain enrolled as long as they are eligible. We have closely followed discussions in the state and hope that the legislature approves Arkansas Works legislation consistent with our waiver guidance in the upcoming special session. We also look forward to the official submission of Arkansas 1115 wavier amendment. As you know, once the state has developed a formal proposal, the proposal will need to be open to public comment at both the state and federal levels. HHS cannot approve a waiver until it has been submitted and the proposal and any public comments are reviewed under our transparency processes. We are, as always, committed to working diligently to process Arkansas's waiver application to ensure continuous coverage for Arkansans. Thank you for your commitment to providing access to healthcare for Arkansans, and for your continued work with us on the Arkansas Works proposal. I look forward to our next steps and to working with you to support Arkansas's innovative Medicaid efforts. Sincerely, Sylvia M. Burwell 90 th General Assembly April 6, 2016-1 st Day's Proceedings
14 The House stood in recess at 10:58 a.m. The House reconvened at 11:20 a.m. COMMITTEE REPORT April 6, 2016 INSURANCE AND COMMERCE REGINALD MURDOCK VICE CHAIRPERSON HOUSE BILL NO. 1001 DO PASS BY REPRESENTATIVE COLLINS AS AMENDED #1 COMMITTEE REPORT April 6, 2016 HOUSE MANAGEMENT BILL GOSSAGE CHAIRPERSON HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 1001 DO PASS BY REPRESENTATIVE BECK HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AND ORDERED TRANSMITTED TO THE SENATE HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1001 BY REPRESENTATIVE GOSSAGE 1 st Day's Proceedings - April 6, 2016 90 th General Assembly
15 HOUSE BILL NO. 1001 BY: REPRESENTATIVES COLLINS, BROWN, LOWERY, NEAL, RATLIFF 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. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on INSURANCE AND COMMERCE. HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 1001 BY: REPRESENTATIVE BECK HONORING CORPORAL ROBERT L. MOSES FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND THE STATE CAPITOL POLICE. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on HOUSE MANAGEMENT. Upon motion of Representative S. Meeks, the House adjourned at 11:25 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 7, 2016. ATTEST: Jeremy Gillam Speaker of the House of Representatives Sherri Stacks Chief Clerk 90 th General Assembly April 6, 2016-1 st Day's Proceedings
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17 SECOND DAY S PROCEEDINGS HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SECOND EXTRAORDINARY SESSION Little Rock, Arkansas April 7, 2016 The House was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Mr. Gillam, the Speaker. The following members answered to the roll call: C. Armstrong, E. Armstrong, Baine, Ballinger, Baltz, Beck, Bell, Bennett, Bentley, Blake, Boyd, Bragg, Branscum, Broadaway, Brown, Collins, Copeland, Cozart, Davis, Della Rosa, Dotson, C. Douglas, D. Douglas, Eads, Eaves, Eubanks, Farrer, D. Ferguson, K. Ferguson, Fielding, C. Fite, L. Fite, Flowers, Gates, Gonzales, Gossage, Michael Gray, Hammer, Harris, Henderson, Hendren, Hickerson, Hillman, G. Hodges, M. Hodges, Holcomb, House, Jean, Jett, Johnson, Ladyman, Lampkin, Leding, Lemons, Linck, 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. Total... 96 The following member(s) was absent and did not answer to the roll call: Deffenbaugh, Drown, Michelle Gray, Wright. Total...4 A quorum was present. Unanimous leave was granted for Representative(s) Deffenbaugh, Drown, Michelle Gray, Wright. The House stood and was led in prayer by House Chaplain, Reverend Tim Noel, Pastor, Trinity Baptist Church, Searcy, Arkansas. The House stood and gave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The reading of the Journal of yesterday s proceedings was dispensed with. 90 th General Assembly April 7, 2016-2 nd Day's Proceedings
18 COMMITTEE REPORT April 7, 2015 INSURANCE AND COMMERCE REGINALD MURDOCK VICE CHAIRPERSON SENATE BILL NO. 1 DO PASS BY SENATOR HENDREN Upon motion of Representative Collins, HOUSE BILL NO. 1001 was placed back on second reading for the purpose of amendment. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO HOUSE BILL NO. 1001 Amend HOUSE BILL NO. 1001 as originally introduced: Add Representative Baltz as a cosponsor of the bill /s/ Charlie Collins The Amendment was read and adopted by more than 51 votes. /s/ Sherri Stacks Chief Clerk 2 nd Day's Proceedings - April 7, 2016 90 th General Assembly
19 ENGROSSED BILL REPORTS JEREMY GILLIAM, CHAIRPERSON April 7, 2016 The following bill(s) reported correctly engrossed: HOUSE BILL NO. 1001 BY REPRESENTATIVE COLLINS HOUSE BILL ENGROSSED AS TITLE AMENDED HOUSE BILL NO. 1001 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 RESOLUTION NO. 1001 BY: REPRESENTATIVE BECK HONORING CORPORAL ROBERT L. MOSES FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND THE STATE CAPITOL POLICE. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ AND ADOPTED BY MORE THAN 51 VOTES. Morning Hour Expired. 90 th General Assembly April 7, 2016-2 nd Day's Proceedings
20 The House stood in recess at 11:03 a.m. until 11:13 a.m. HOUSE BILL NO. 1001 BY: REPRESENTATIVE COLLINS Was read the third time and placed on final passage, the question being shall the Bill pass and shall the Emergency Clause be adopted. The vote was as follows: AFFIRMATIVE: C. Armstrong, E. Armstrong, Baine, Baltz, Beck, Bennett, Blake, Boyd, Bragg, Branscum, Broadaway, Brown, Collins, Davis, Della Rosa, D. Douglas, Eads, [Eaves], Eubanks, Farrer, D. Ferguson, K. Ferguson, Fielding, C. Fite, L. Fite, V. Flowers, Gossage, M.J. Gray, Hammer, Henderson, K. Hendren, Hickerson, Hillman, M. Hodges, Holcomb, House, Jett, Johnson, Lampkin, Leding, Linck, Love, Lowery, Magie, J. Mayberry, McElroy, G. McGill, McNair, Murdock, Neal, Nicks, B. Overbey, Pitsch, [Ratliff], Richey, Sabin, Scott, Shepherd, Sorvillo, Sturch, Talley, Tucker, [Vaught], Vines, Walker, Wallace, Wardlaw, D. Whitaker, [Wright], Mr. Speaker. Total... 70 NEGATIVE: Ballinger, Bell, Bentley, Copeland, [Cozart], [Deffenbaugh], Dotson, C. Douglas, [Drown], Gates, Gonzales, [M. Gray], Harris, G. Hodges, Jean, Ladyman, Lemons, Lundstrum, D. Meeks, S. Meeks, Miller, Payton, Petty, Richmond, Rushing, B. Smith, Speaks, Sullivan, Tosh, Womack. Total... 30 ABSENT OR NOT VOTING: Total... 0 VOTING PRESENT: Total... 0 Total number of votes cast... 100 Total number voting in the affirmative... 70 Necessary to the passage of the bill... 51 So the Bill passed and the title as read was agreed to. 2 nd Day's Proceedings - April 7, 2016 90 th General Assembly
21 There being an Emergency Clause attached to HOUSE BILL NO. 1001, the Speaker ordered the clerk to call the roll upon the adoption of the Emergency Clause. The vote was as follows: EMERGENCY CLAUSE AFFIRMATIVE: C. Armstrong, E. Armstrong, Baine, Baltz, Beck, Bennett, Blake, Boyd, Bragg, Branscum, Broadaway, Brown, Collins, Davis, Della Rosa, D. Douglas, Eads, [Eaves], Eubanks, Farrer, D. Ferguson, K. Ferguson, Fielding, C. Fite, L. Fite, V. Flowers, Gossage, M.J. Gray, Hammer, Henderson, K. Hendren, Hickerson, Hillman, M. Hodges, Holcomb, House, Jett, Johnson, Lampkin, Leding, Linck, Love, Lowery, Magie, J. Mayberry, McElroy, G. McGill, McNair, Murdock, Neal, Nicks, B. Overbey, Pitsch, [Ratliff], Richey, Sabin, Scott, Shepherd, Sorvillo, Sturch, Talley, Tucker, [Vaught], Vines, Walker, Wallace, Wardlaw, D. Whitaker, [Wright], Mr. Speaker. Total... 70 NEGATIVE: Ballinger, Bell, Bentley, Copeland, [Cozart], [Deffenbaugh], Dotson, C. Douglas, [Drown], Gates, Gonzales, [M. Gray], Harris, G. Hodges, Jean, Ladyman, Lemons, Lundstrum, D. Meeks, S. Meeks, Miller, Payton, Petty, Richmond, Rushing, B. Smith, Speaks, Sullivan, Tosh, Womack. Total... 30 ABSENT OR NOT VOTING: Total...0 VOTING PRESENT: Total...0 Total number of votes cast... 100 Total number voting in the affirmative... 70 Necessary to the adoption of the emergency clause... 67 So the Emergency Clause was adopted. 90 th General Assembly April 7, 2016-2 nd Day's Proceedings
22 PAIR VOTE ON HOUSE BILL NO. 1001 AYE: REPRESENTATIVE DEANN VAUGHT NAY: REPRESENTATIVE MICHELLE GRAY WITNESS: REPRESENTATIVE MICKEY GATES This pair form was signed by Representative DeAnn Vaught and Representative Michelle Gray in the presence of each other and witnessed by Representative Mickey Gates. Total number of votes cast...100 Necessary to the passage of the bill...51 Necessary to the adoption of the emergency clause...67 Total number voting in the affirmative...70 Total number voting in the negative...30 Total number absent or not voting...0 Total number voting present...0 So the Bill passed and title as read was agreed to and the Emergency Clause was adopted. 2 nd Day's Proceedings - April 7, 2016 90 th General Assembly
23 PAIR VOTE ON HOUSE BILL NO. 1001 AYE: REPRESENTATIVE LES EAVES NAY: REPRESENTATIVE TREVOR DROWN WITNESS: REPRESENTATIVE JON EUBANKS This pair form was signed by Representative Les Eaves and Representative Trevor Drown in the presence of each other and witnessed by Representative Jon Eubanks. Total number of votes cast...100 Necessary to the passage of the bill...51 Necessary to the adoption of the emergency clause...67 Total number voting in the affirmative...70 Total number voting in the negative...30 Total number absent or not voting...0 Total number voting present...0 So the Bill passed and title as read was agreed to and the Emergency Clause was adopted. 90 th General Assembly April 7, 2016-2 nd Day's Proceedings
24 PAIR VOTE ON HOUSE BILL NO. 1001 AYE: REPRESENTATIVE JAMES RATLIFF NAY: REPRESENTATIVE GARY DEFFENBAUGH WITNESS: REPRESENTATIVE LANE JEAN This pair form was signed by Representative James Ratliff and Representative Gary Deffenbaugh in the presence of each other and witnessed by Representative Lane Jean. Total number of votes cast...100 Necessary to the passage of the bill...51 Necessary to the adoption of the emergency clause...67 Total number voting in the affirmative...70 Total number voting in the negative...30 Total number absent or not voting...0 Total number voting present...0 So the Bill passed and title as read was agreed to and the Emergency Clause was adopted. 2 nd Day's Proceedings - April 7, 2016 90 th General Assembly
25 PAIR VOTE ON HOUSE BILL NO. 1001 AYE: REPRESENTATIVE MARSHALL WRIGHT NAY: REPRESENTATIVE BRUCE COZART WITNESS: REPRESENTATIVE GREG LEDING This pair form was signed by Representative Marshall Wright and Representative Bruce Cozart in the presence of each other and witnessed by Representative Greg Leding. Total number of votes cast...100 Necessary to the passage of the bill...51 Necessary to the adoption of the emergency clause...67 Total number voting in the affirmative...70 Total number voting in the negative...30 Total number absent or not voting...0 Total number voting present...0 So the Bill passed and title as read was agreed to and the Emergency Clause was adopted. 90 th General Assembly April 7, 2016-2 nd Day's Proceedings
26 HOUSE BILLS ORDERED TRANSMITTED TO THE SENATE AS PASSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1001 BY REPRESENTATIVE COLLINS ARKANSAS SENATE SENATE BILLS RECEIVED FROM SENATE SENATE BILL NO. 1 BY SENATOR J. HENDREN ENROLLED AND DELIVERY TO GOVERNOR REPORTS Little Rock, Arkansas April 7, 2016 MR. SPEAKER: We, your committee on Enrolled Bills, to whom was referred the following: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1001 BY REPRESENTATIVE GOSSAGE beg leave to report that we have carefully compared the enrolled copies with the original and we find the same correctly enrolled and have at 10:29 a.m. delivered them to the Governor for his approval. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jeremy Gillam Chairperson 2 nd Day's Proceedings - April 7, 2016 90 th General Assembly
27 RECEIPT FROM THE GOVERNOR RECEIVED FROM THE HOUSE: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1001 BY REPRESENTATIVE GOSSAGE TIME: 10:29 a.m. /s/ Asa Hutchinson - Governor By: David C. Bell SENATE BILL NO. 1 BY: SENATORS J. HENDREN, E. CHEATHAM, J. DISMANG, J. ENGLISH, J. HUTCHINSON, B. PIERCE, D. SANDERS, STANDRIDGE BY: REPRESENTATIVES COLLINS, BROWN, LOWERY, NEAL, RATLIFF, BALTZ 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. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on INSURANCE AND COMMERCE. Upon motion of Representative S. Meeks, the House adjourned at 2:10 p.m. until 9:00 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2016. ATTEST: Jeremy Gillam Speaker of the House of Representatives Sherri Stacks Chief Clerk 90 th General Assembly April 7, 2016-2 nd Day's Proceedings
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29 THIRD DAY S PROCEEDINGS HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SECOND EXTRAORDINARY SESSION Little Rock, Arkansas April 8, 2016 The House was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Mr. Gillam, the Speaker. The following members answered to the roll call: C. Armstrong, Baine, Baltz, Beck, Bell, Bennett, Bentley, Blake, Boyd, Bragg, Branscum, Brown, Collins, Deffenbaugh, Della Rosa, Dotson, C. Douglas, D. Douglas, Eads, Eaves, Eubanks, Farrer, K. Ferguson, Fielding, C. Fite, L. Fite, Flowers, Gonzales, Gossage, Michael Gray, Michelle Gray, Hammer, Harris, Henderson, Hendren, Hickerson, Hillman, G. Hodges, M. Hodges, Holcomb, House, Jean, Jett, Johnson, Ladyman, Lampkin, Leding, Lemons, Linck, Lowery, Love, Lundstrum, Magie, Mayberry, McElroy, D. Meeks, S. Meeks, Murdock, Neal, Nicks, Overbey, Payton, Petty, Pitsch, Ratliff, Richey, Richmond, Rushing, Sabin, Scott, Smith, Sorvillo, Speaks, Sturch, Sullivan, Talley, Tosh, Tucker, Vaught, Vines, Walker, Wallace, Wardlaw, Whitaker, Womack, Mr. Speaker. Total...87 The following member(s) was absent and did not answer to the roll call: E. Armstrong, Broadaway, Copeland, Cozart, Davis, Drown, D. Ferguson, Gates, McGill, McNair, Miller, Shepherd, Wright. Total...13 A quorum was present. Unanimous leave was granted for Representative(s) E. Armstrong, Broadaway, Cozart, Davis, Drown, D. Ferguson, Gates, McGill, Miller, Shepherd, Wright. The House stood and was led in prayer by House Chaplain, Reverend Tim Noel, Pastor, Trinity Baptist Church, Searcy, Arkansas. The House stood and gave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 90 th General Assembly April 8, 2016-3 rd Day's Proceedings
30 The reading of the Journal of yesterday s proceedings was dispensed with. Morning Hour Expired. SENATE BILL NO. 1 BY: SENATOR J. HENDREN Was read the third time and placed on final passage, the question being shall the Bill pass and shall the Emergency Clause be adopted. The vote was as follows: AFFIRMATIVE: C. Armstrong, Baine, [Baltz], Beck, Bennett, Blake, Boyd, Bragg, Branscum, [Broadaway], Brown, Collins, [Davis], Della Rosa, D. Douglas, Eads, Eaves, Eubanks, [Farrer], [D. Ferguson], K. Ferguson, Fielding, C. Fite, L. Fite, V. Flowers, Gossage, M.J. Gray, [Hammer], Henderson, K. Hendren, Hickerson, Hillman, M. Hodges, Holcomb, House, Jett, Johnson, Lampkin, Leding, Linck, Love, Lowery, Magie, J. Mayberry, McElroy, [G. McGill], [McNair], Murdock, Neal, Nicks, B. Overbey, Pitsch, Ratliff, Richey, Sabin, Scott, [Shepherd], Sorvillo, Sturch, Talley, Tucker, Vaught, [Vines], Wallace, Wardlaw, D. Whitaker, [Wright], Mr. Speaker. Total... 68 NEGATIVE: [Ballinger], Bell, Bentley, [Cozart], Deffenbaugh, Dotson, C. Douglas, [Gates], Gonzales, M. Gray, Harris, [G. Hodges], [Jean], Ladyman, [Lemons], [Lundstrum], D. Meeks, S. Meeks, [Miller], Payton, [Petty], [Richmond], B. Smith, Speaks, [Sullivan], Tosh, Womack. Total... 27 ABSENT OR NOT VOTING: E. Armstrong, Copeland, Drown, Walker. Total... 4 VOTING PRESENT: Rushing. Total... 1 Total number of votes cast... 96 Total number voting in the affirmative... 68 Necessary to the passage of the bill... 51 So the Bill passed and the title as read was agreed to. 3 rd Day's Proceedings - April 8, 2016 90 th General Assembly
31 There being an Emergency Clause attached to SENATE BILL NO. 1, the Speaker ordered the clerk to call the roll upon the adoption of the Emergency Clause. The vote was as follows: EMERGENCY CLAUSE AFFIRMATIVE: C. Armstrong, Baine, Baltz, Beck, Bennett, Blake, Boyd, Bragg, Branscum, [Broadaway], Brown, Collins, [Davis], Della Rosa, D. Douglas, Eads, Eaves, Eubanks, [Farrer], [D. Ferguson], K. Ferguson, Fielding, C. Fite, L. Fite, V. Flowers, Gossage, M.J. Gray, [Hammer], Henderson, K. Hendren, Hickerson, Hillman, M. Hodges, Holcomb, House, Jett, Johnson, Lampkin, Leding, Linck, Love, Lowery, Magie, J. Mayberry, McElroy, [G. McGill], [McNair], Murdock, Neal, Nicks, B. Overbey, Pitsch, Ratliff, Richey, Sabin, Scott, [Shepherd], Sorvillo, Sturch, Talley, Tucker, Vaught, [Vines], Wallace, Wardlaw, D. Whitaker, [Wright], Mr. Speaker. Total... 68 NEGATIVE: [Ballinger], Bell, Bentley, [Cozart], Deffenbaugh, Dotson, C. Douglas, [Gates], Gonzales, M. Gray, Harris, [G. Hodges], [Jean], Ladyman, [Lemons], [Lundstrum], D. Meeks, S. Meeks, [Miller], Payton, [Petty], [Richmond], B. Smith, Speaks, [Sullivan], Tosh, Womack. Total... 27 ABSENT OR NOT VOTING: E. Armstrong, Copeland, Drown, Walker. Total...4 VOTING PRESENT: Rushing. Total...1 Total number of votes cast... 96 Total number voting in the affirmative... 68 Necessary to the adoption of the emergency clause... 67 So the Emergency Clause was adopted. 90 th General Assembly April 8, 2016-3 rd Day's Proceedings
32 PAIR VOTE ON SENATE BILL NO. 1 AYE: REPRESENTATIVE ANDY DAVIS NAY: REPRESENTATIVE BOB BALLINGER WITNESS: REPRESENTATIVE LANE JEAN This pair form was signed by Representative Andy Davis and Representative Bob Ballinger in the presence of each other and witnessed by Representative Lane Jean. Total number of votes cast...96 Necessary to the passage of the bill...51 Necessary to the adoption of the emergency clause...67 Total number voting in the affirmative...68 Total number voting in the negative...27 Total number absent or not voting...4 Total number voting present...1 So the Bill passed and title as read was agreed to and the Emergency Clause was adopted. 3 rd Day's Proceedings - April 8, 2016 90 th General Assembly
33 PAIR VOTE ON SENATE BILL NO. 1 AYE: REPRESENTATIVE SCOTT BALTZ NAY: REPRESENTATIVE BRUCE COZART WITNESS: REPRESENTATIVE JIM DOTSON This pair form was signed by Representative Scott Baltz and Representative Bruce Cozart in the presence of each other and witnessed by Representative Jim Dotson. Total number of votes cast...96 Necessary to the passage of the bill...51 Necessary to the adoption of the emergency clause...67 Total number voting in the affirmative...68 Total number voting in the negative...27 Total number absent or not voting...4 Total number voting present...1 So the Bill passed and title as read was agreed to and the Emergency Clause was adopted. 90 th General Assembly April 8, 2016-3 rd Day's Proceedings
34 PAIR VOTE ON SENATE BILL NO. 1 AYE: REPRESENTATIVE KIM HAMMER NAY: REPRESENTATIVE JOSH MILLER WITNESS: REPRESENTATIVE JOE FARRER This pair form was signed by Representative Kim Hammer and Representative Josh Miller in the presence of each other and witnessed by Representative Joe Farrer. Total number of votes cast...96 Necessary to the passage of the bill...51 Necessary to the adoption of the emergency clause...67 Total number voting in the affirmative...68 Total number voting in the negative...27 Total number absent or not voting...4 Total number voting present...1 So the Bill passed and title as read was agreed to and the Emergency Clause was adopted. 3 rd Day's Proceedings - April 8, 2016 90 th General Assembly
35 PAIR VOTE ON SENATE BILL NO. 1 AYE: REPRESENTATIVE RON MCNAIR NAY: REPRESENTATIVE TIM LEMONS WITNESS: REPRESENTATIVE LES EAVES This pair form was signed by Representative Ron McNair and Representative Tim Lemons in the presence of each other and witnessed by Representative Les Eaves. Total number of votes cast...96 Necessary to the passage of the bill...51 Necessary to the adoption of the emergency clause...67 Total number voting in the affirmative...68 Total number voting in the negative...27 Total number absent or not voting...4 Total number voting present...1 So the Bill passed and title as read was agreed to and the Emergency Clause was adopted. 90 th General Assembly April 8, 2016-3 rd Day's Proceedings
36 PAIR VOTE ON SENATE BILL NO. 1 AYE: REPRESENTATIVE MARY BROADAWAY NAY: REPRESENTATIVE LANE JEAN WITNESS: REPRESENTATIVE KENNETH FERGUSON This pair form was signed by Representative Mary Broadaway and Representative Lane Jean in the presence of each other and witnessed by Representative Kenneth Ferguson. Total number of votes cast...96 Necessary to the passage of the bill...51 Necessary to the adoption of the emergency clause...67 Total number voting in the affirmative...68 Total number voting in the negative...27 Total number absent or not voting...4 Total number voting present...1 So the Bill passed and title as read was agreed to and the Emergency Clause was adopted. 3 rd Day's Proceedings - April 8, 2016 90 th General Assembly
37 PAIR VOTE ON SENATE BILL NO. 1 AYE: REPRESENTATIVE MATTHEW SHEPHERD NAY: REPRESENTATIVE GRANT HODGES WITNESS: REPRESENTATIVE JOHN BAINE This pair form was signed by Representative Matthew Shepherd and Representative Grant Hodges in the presence of each other and witnessed by Representative John Baine. Total number of votes cast...96 Necessary to the passage of the bill...51 Necessary to the adoption of the emergency clause...67 Total number voting in the affirmative...68 Total number voting in the negative...27 Total number absent or not voting...4 Total number voting present...1 So the Bill passed and title as read was agreed to and the Emergency Clause was adopted. 90 th General Assembly April 8, 2016-3 rd Day's Proceedings
38 PAIR VOTE ON SENATE BILL NO. 1 AYE: REPRESENTATIVE GEORGE MCGILL NAY: REPRESENTATIVE MARCUS RICHMOND WITNESS: REPRESENTATIVE DAVE WALLACE This pair form was signed by Representative George McGill and Representative Marcus Richmond in the presence of each other and witnessed by Representative Dave Wallace. Total number of votes cast...96 Necessary to the adoption of the bill...51 Necessary to the adoption of the emergency clause...67 Total number voting in the affirmative...68 Total number voting in the negative...27 Total number absent or not voting...4 Total number voting present...1 So the Bill passed and title as read was agreed to and the Emergency Clause was adopted. 3 rd Day's Proceedings - April 8, 2016 90 th General Assembly
39 PAIR VOTE ON SENATE BILL NO. 1 AYE: REPRESENTATIVE DEBORAH FERGUSON NAY: REPRESENTATIVE DAN SULLIVAN WITNESS: REPRESENTATIVE JAMES SORVILLO This pair form was signed by Representative Deborah Ferguson and Representative Dan Sullivan in the presence of each other and witnessed by Representative James Sorvillo. Total number of votes cast...96 Necessary to the passage of the bill...51 Necessary to the adoption of the emergency clause...67 Total number voting in the affirmative...68 Total number voting in the negative...27 Total number absent or not voting...4 Total number voting present...1 So the Bill passed and title as read was agreed to and the Emergency Clause was adopted. 90 th General Assembly April 8, 2016-3 rd Day's Proceedings
40 PAIR VOTE ON SENATE BILL NO. 1 AYE: REPRESENTATIVE JOE FARRER NAY: REPRESENTATIVE ROBIN LUNDSTRUM WITNESS: REPRESENTATIVE NELDA SPEAKS This pair form was signed by Representative Joe Farrer and Representative Robin Lundstrum in the presence of each other and witnessed by Representative Nelda Speaks. Total number of votes cast...96 Necessary to the passage of the bill...51 Necessary to the adoption of the emergency clause...67 Total number voting in the affirmative...68 Total number voting in the negative...27 Total number absent or not voting...4 Total number voting present...1 So the Bill passed and title as read was agreed to and the Emergency Clause was adopted. 3 rd Day's Proceedings - April 8, 2016 90 th General Assembly
41 PAIR VOTE ON SENATE BILL NO. 1 AYE: REPRESENTATIVE JOHN VINES NAY: REPRESENTATIVE MICKEY GATES WITNESS: REPRESENTATIVE JUSTIN BOYD This pair form was signed by Representative John Vines and Representative Mickey Gates in the presence of each other and witnessed by Representative Justin Boyd. Total number of votes cast...96 Necessary to the passage of the bill...51 Necessary to the adoption of the emergency clause...67 Total number voting in the affirmative...68 Total number voting in the negative...27 Total number absent or not voting...4 Total number voting present...1 So the Bill passed and title as read was agreed to and the Emergency Clause was adopted. 90 th General Assembly April 8, 2016-3 rd Day's Proceedings
42 PAIR VOTE ON SENATE BILL NO. 1 AYE: REPRESENTATIVE MARSHALL WRIGHT NAY: REPRESENTATIVE REBECCA PETTY WITNESS: REPRESENTATIVE GREG LEDING This pair form was signed by Representative Marshall Wright and Representative Rebecca Petty in the presence of each other and witnessed by Representative Greg Leding. Total number of votes cast...96 Necessary to the passage of the bill...51 Necessary to the adoption of the emergency clause...67 Total number voting in the affirmative...68 Total number voting in the negative...27 Total number absent or not voting...4 Total number voting present...1 So the Bill passed and title as read was agreed to and the Emergency Clause was adopted. 3 rd Day's Proceedings - April 8, 2016 90 th General Assembly