Arkansas House, Senate defeat efforts to extend special session with proposals outside governor's agenda
Arkansas lawmakers adjourned a three-day special session on Thursday despite efforts by some to extend their time at the state Capitol.
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Arkansas lawmakers adjourned a three-day special session on Thursday despite efforts by some to extend their time at the state Capitol.
A bill that would create a right of privacy regarding an employee's vaccination status sailed through the Arkansas Senate and cleared a House committee Thursday.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Thursday advanced legislation prohibiting businesses from requiring employees to disclose whether they've been vaccinated against COVID-19, a sweeping restriction that drew opposition from the state's hospital association, business groups and hospitality industry.
A bill that would create a right of privacy regarding an employee's vaccination status sailed through the Arkansas Senate and cleared a House committee Thursday.
Lawmakers advanced the measure against the recommendation of business groups, the hospitality industry and state hospital association.