Legislators are reporting that they are NOT hearing from conservatives on these important bills. If you want one or more of these bills to become law, it is important that your legislators hear from you this weekend.
1.) SB 43: classifies drag performances as adult-oriented businesses. See prior action call and additional information here: https://reopenarkansas.org/2023/01/19/call-to-action-drag-performances/
2.) HB 1156: requires school students to use the correct restroom. This will be voted on in the House Education Committee on Tuesday and should go to the floor of the House quickly. https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=HB1156&ddBienniumSession=2023%2F2023R&Search=
Republican committee members to contact: https://reopenarkansas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-House-Education-Committee.pdf
Contact all R House members if you can: https://reopenarkansas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-House-Republicans-by-name-PDF.pdf
3.) SB 81: makes it a crime to furnish obscene material to minors, specifically involving woke librarians. This will be debated in the Senate Judiciary committee soon. It’s a great bill to help restore parents’ rights. https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=SB81&ddBienniumSession=2023%2F2023R&Search=
Republican members to contact: https://reopenarkansas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Senate-Judiciary.pdf
4.) SB 66: requires age verification in order to protect minors from harmful material. This will be debated Tuesday in the Senate Insurance & Commerce Committee. https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=SB66&ddBienniumSession=2023%2F2023R&Search=
Republican members to contact: https://reopenarkansas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Senate-Insurance-Commerce.pdf
If you would like to see one or more of these bills passed, please contact your legislators THIS WEEKEND. Reference the bill #s in your text or email and say “SUPPORT.” As always, be polite and succinct. We believe most of the Republicans favor these bills, but they are hearing primarily from opposition. Please reach out and encourage our legislators.
Who to contact in order of priority:
First, the Republican committee members (see links above).
Second, your OWN State Senator and State Representative. (see Contact Lists): https://reopenarkansas.org/contact-lists/
Third, contact the remaining Republican members of the House and Senate (see Contact Lists) https://reopenarkansas.org/contact-lists/
We apologize for the volume of action calls, but the session is moving very quickly, and your legislators need to know that conservatives have their back. More will follow soon. Always check the pinned post.