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
On the House side we’re in State Agencies. #HB1971 is up now with an amendment. Rep. Payton says he plans on voting it down; one because of issues with the map, but two because of the process.
Payton says that the House should not play “Simon Says” with the senate. He says he doesn’t approve of the process in which things have gone today. #arpx#arleg
Not looking good for #HB1971. Several committee members referencing process and transparency. Shots fired at the Senate. #arpx#arleg#FairMapsAR