Arkansas State Capitol Update 01192011

HB1008, a bill requiring proof of citizenship in order to get in-state tuition, is the first bill on committte schedule for Wedseday January 19th! HB1008 will be discussed in Room 138 of the EDUCATION COMMITTEE, which starts at 10am! You can look up the Committee members and look at the agenda for that committee here: www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2011/Lists/Meetings
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Other bills to watch on 01/19!

HB1063, the bill that would have given raises to judges, which should have the raises removed will be voted on 9:00 AM Room A, MACJOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE. There is no broadcasting equipment for the OSC, and I will have to be in Room 138.
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HB1017, the open checkbook act, will be in Room 151 STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS- HOUSE, which starts at 10am.

The Arkansas Tea Party held a rally at the Arkansas State Capitol Tuesday January 18th 2011. Speakers included David Crow of the Faulkner County Tea Party, Randy Alexander of the Washington County Tea Party, Todd Sharp of Secure Arkansas, and Glenn Gallas of the Garland County Tea Party! Over 100 people were able to attend the event that took place at 10:30am. Afterwards, several Tea Party members ate at Franke's Cafeteria. We also had several meetings with conservative activist.