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State lawmakers will have to narrow down which three proposed amendments to Arkansas' constitution they plan to put before voters in 2024.

A bill intended to restore firearm rights to people with certain nonviolent felony convictions failed in a tight roll call vote in a House panel after more than two hours of discussion Tuesday.

An amended version of Senate Bill 43 could curtail some forms of adult entertainment. House Bill 1196 would require people to work part-time to be in public housing.

A bill that aims to specify which school employees may use physical force against students passed the Arkansas Senate Committee on Judiciary for the second time Monday.

House Bill 1013, sponsored by Rep. Vivian Flowers, D-Pine Bluff, saw support and opposition from members of both parties in the House Committee on Judiciary in a 9-7 vote.

A bill that would bar certain sex offenders from owning or operating drones for private use passed the Arkansas Senate Committee on Judiciary on Monday.

Members of the House Education Committee debated advancing a bill that would prevent transgender students from using bathrooms consistent with their gender identity.

The Arkansas Senate on Tuesday handily approved a bill that would classify "drag performances" as an adult-oriented business, after supporters and opponents disagreed about whether it is targeted at particular groups.

Senate Bill 43 by state Sen. Gary Stubblefield has been sent to the House for further action. Its critics include state Sen. Stephanie Flowers and Sen. Clarke Tucker.

The Arkansas Senate on Tuesday handily approved a bill that would classify "drag performances" as an adult-oriented business, after supporters and opponents disagreed about whether it is targeted at particular groups.