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A bill put forth by Republican Rep. Jim Wooten would have required students of private schools that receive public money to undergo state testing.

Arkansas state lawmakers have proposed 33 constitutional amendments ranging from a proposal that would spell out rights for victims of criminal offenses or delinquent acts to a proposal that would eliminate the lieutenant governor's office.

Arkansas state lawmakers have proposed 33 constitutional amendments ranging from a proposal that would spell out rights for victims of criminal offenses or delinquent acts to a proposal that would eliminate the lieutenant governor's office.

The Arkansas General Assembly may refer three amendment proposals for voter consideration per regular legislative session.

This week, the Arkansas House of Representatives will consider a bill that would impose restrictions on an "adult-oriented performance," and a Senate committee will consider a measure that would require public schools and open enrollment public charter schools to bar people from using a restroom that does not correspond with the sex listed on their birth certificate.