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By a close voice vote, which was denied the chance for a roll call, the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday advanced Senate Bill 622. It could be voted on by the House as early as Monday.
Under the legislation, Arkansans convicted of a felony involving violence who are found to be seeking out victims because they are members of a recognizable and identifiable group or class, must serve at least 80% of their sentences. However, the bill does not use the term hate crimes.
Some critics of this bill, but who backed the original, bipartisan supported hate crimes bill that was filed earlier in session, say it is important to specifically name the groups and identities that are statistically more common victims of hate crimes.
Health department director Romero holds on to his seat despite an attack by Arkansas Republican senators arktimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from arktimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
State Senate confirms appointment of Dr. Jose Romero as Secretary of Health
AR Senate confirms appointment of Dr. Jose Romero as Secretary of Health By Region 8 Newsdesk | April 8, 2021 at 2:13 PM CDT - Updated April 8 at 6:21 PM
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) - The State Senate on Thursday voted 25-8 to confirm the appointment of Dr. Jose Romero as Arkansas Secretary of Health after a debate on the Senate floor.
Romero was appointed last year as interim secretary of health by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. Later in August 2020, Gov. Hutchinson made the appointment official.
According to content partner KATV, Sen. Trent Garner (R-El Dorado) had requested the confirmation vote in front of the Senate Rules Committee.
Legislature Passes Bill Changing Custody Laws In Arkansas ualrpublicradio.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from ualrpublicradio.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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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