Arkansas committee passes basic habitability standards for renters, but more battles ahead
Arkansas committee passes basic habitability standards for renters, but more battles ahead Caleb Alexander-McKinzie, an advocate for renters, speaks up for minimal habitability standards in Arkansas.
Lawmakers on the House Insurance and Commerce committee narrowly passed a significantly amended bill Wednesday that would insure most rental properties in the state meet minimal standards to protect the health and safety of tenants.
Committee Chair
Mark Lowery (R-Maumelle) cast the deciding vote, giving House Bill 1563 establishing minimum habitability standards the 11 votes it needed to advance to the full House.
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Free speech on social media bill supported by AG Rutledge
Bill introduced in state House Thursday
AG Targets Social Media Censorship By Region 8 Newsdesk | March 4, 2021 at 8:55 PM CST - Updated March 4 at 9:00 PM
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) - A bill that supporters say will protect free speech on social media drew support from Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge Thursday.
Rutledge, who is seeking the Republican nomination for Arkansas Governor in 2022, said she supports HB1647 to promote Arkansas Voices and to Combat Cancel Culture and Protect Freedom of Speech.
Rutledge hosted an event Thursday at the Arkansas Capitol, saying the bill would make social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram liable for damages if they unfairly censor or ban someone.