Sen. Hickey is explaining that the House has adjourned for the weekend. He says the #arleg senate can come back tomorrow for #SB734; he said he’s willing to push through the weekend if that is the wish of the body. Putting the bills on Monday’s calendar is also an option. #arpx
Rules suspended to engross the amendment on #SB732 (adopted in committee).
The Senate decides to adjourn until 9am on Monday.
The #arleg House has voted to hear #SB731, despite the DFA testifying that the federal #covid relief funds CANNOT be used in the context of the bill. #arpx#arnews
Rep. Ray says that #SB731 will cause more issues; he says that this is creating a new protected class in #arpx law.
This extended session has really reviled rips within the #arleg GOP.
House is back. #HB1982 is up for a vote. Rep. Speaks is explaining all the changes that have been made. #arpx#arleg#FairMapsAR
Lots of discussion about the impact of #HB1982 and what it will do to communities of color. Remember, the two slivers of Pulaski that are being cut out of the 2nd are 65% and 70% nonwhite.
@tippi31 brings up the fact that it’s been hard for #arleg to keep up with meetings, so to expect the public to do so is not right. #arpx#arnews#FairMapsAR
The #arleg House is back; currently trying to decide whether or not to send #HB1977 back to the Senate. #arpx#arnews
An official motion is made to send #HB1977 back to the Senate.
Rep. Jeans asks his House colleagues not to play Senate games and not to send it back. He says the Senate will hold up extended session for days if the bill is sent back. #arpx#arleg#arnews