NOW: The Arkansas Senate Chamber has convened for the 2021 Arkansas Legislative Session. Sen. Gary Stubblefield is highlighting the history of the Bible that's housed in the chamber. #arnews #arleg #arnews @KATVNews
Sen. Jimmy Hickey has been sworn in as the Arkansas Senate President - replacing Sen. Jim Hendren. #arnews #arpx #arleg @KATVNews
NEW: Sen. Trent Garner is speaking against a Senate Ethics Committee rule change - essentially not announcing complaints publicly. Last year, Garner did that during a meeting. "Making allegations hidden in the darkness does not serve our democracy." #arnews #arpx #arleg @KATVNews
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Sen. Alan Clark speaking against this amendment. "I'm not a lawyer...I have serious doubts that we can financially penalize members and more serious doubts that we should." He doesn't believe they should exclude members from being there #arnews #arpx #arleg @KATVNews
Sen. Linda Chesterfield speaking for the amendment. "We have a responsibility to keep ourselves as safe as possible." #arnews #arpx #arleg @KATVNews
In a voice vote the amendment failed. #arnews #arpx #arleg @KATVNews
The Arkansas Senate has adjourned until tomorrow at 10 a.m. #arnews #arpx #arleg @KATVNews

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