This week at the Capitol
The House and Senate convened Arkansas’s 95th General Assembly on Monday, at noon. Rep. Brian Evans (R-Cabot) was elected Speaker of the House. Below is the list of House leadership and committee chairs and vice-chairs he announced:
House Leadership
House Speaker Pro Tem:
- Rep. Carlton Wing
Assistant Speakers Pro Tem:
- District 1: Rep. Dwight Tosh
- District 2: Rep. Fred Allen
- District 3: Rep. Kendra Moore
- District 4: Rep. Les Warren
Committees & Vice Chairs
“A” Committees:
- Education: Rep. Keith Brooks (Chair), Rep. Brit McKenzie (Vice Chair)
- Judiciary: Rep. Carol Dalby (Chair), Rep. Kendon Underwood (Vice Chair)
- Public Health, Welfare & Labor: Rep. Jeff Wardlaw (Chair), Rep. Jeremy Wooldridge (Vice Chair)
- Revenue & Tax: Rep. Fran Cavanaugh (Chair), Rep. David Ray (Vice Chair)
- Public Transportation: Rep. Mike Holcomb (Chair), Rep. Jon Milligan (Vice Chair)
“B” Committees:
- Aging, Children & Youth: Rep. Sonia Barker (Chair), Rep. Mary Bentley (Vice Chair)
- Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development: Rep. Roger Lynch (Chair), Rep. Jeremiah Moore (Vice Chair)
- City, County & Local Affairs: Rep. Justin Gonzales (Chair), Rep. Bart Schulz (Vice Chair)
- Insurance & Commerce: Rep. John Maddox (Chair), Rep. Trey Steimel (Vice Chair)
- State Agencies & Governmental Affairs: Rep. Jimmy Gazaway (Chair), Rep. Rick Beck (Vice Chair)
Select Committees:
- Rules: Rep. John Eubanks (Chair), Rep. Shad Pierce (Vice Chair)
- Management: Rep. DeAnn Vaught (Chair), Rep. Steven Walker (Vice Chair)
- Energy: Rep. Matthew Shepherd (Chair), Rep. Zach Gramlich (Vice Chair)
- Retirement: Rep. Les Warren (Chair), Rep. Kendra Moore (Vice Chair)
- Advanced Communication & Information Technology: Rep. Stephen Meeks (Chair), Rep. Austin McCollum (Vice Chair)
Joint Committees:
- Performance Review: Rep. Bruce Cozart (Chair), Rep. Tony Furman (Vice Chair)
- Budget: Rep. Lane Jean (Chair), Rep. Lee Johnson (Vice Chair)
- Audit: Rep. Robin Lundstrum (Chair), Rep. R.J. Hawk (Vice Chair)
- Arkansas Legislative Council: Rep. Les Eaves (Chair), Rep. Jack Ladyman (Vice Chair)