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The Arkansas Legislature lasted four months and introduced 1,840 bills over that span. Author: Ian Russell Updated: 7:15 PM CDT April 28, 2021
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. After four months of lawmakers in the capitol city, the 93rd General Assembly of the Arkansas Legislature is winding down.
During the four month session, 1,840 bills were introduced, with many of them were directly affected or influenced by the pandemic.
One of the first bills introduced was to remove the declaration of emergency by Governor Asa Hutchinson.
The theme of pandemic politics continued throughout the session, as many bills that were introduced stemmed from direct issues with the pandemic.
Video courtesy of the Office of Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson.
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson is delivering his State of the State address at a joint session of the 93rd General Assembly of the Arkansas Legislature. Watch his address live.