House Bill 1819, an important reform to the Governor's Emergency Powers, passed in the state House of Representatives yesterday by a 78-9 vote. HB 1819, introduced by state Representative Charlotte Vining Douglas (R-75), would prohibit any Arkansas Governor from imposing restrictions on the transfer or transportation of lawfully possessed firearms during a declared State of Emergency. HB 1819 has been referred to the Senate Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs for its consideration.
Please contact Committee members TODAY and urge them to support HB 1819.
Senate Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs:
Senator Eddie Joe Williams (Chairman)
501-286-9366
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Senator Jane English (Vice Chairman)
501-257-7670
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Senator Robert Thompson
870-239-9581
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Senator David Johnson
501-682-6107
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Senator Bobby J. Pierce
870-942-1031
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Senator Gary Stubblefield
479-635-4314
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Senator Jimmy Hickey
870-772-4444
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Senator Bryan King
870-438-4565
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