90th Arkansas General Assembly
90th Arkansas General Assembly | |||||
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Overview | |||||
Term | January 12, 2015 | – April 2, 2015||||
Arkansas Senate | |||||
Members | 34 (23 R, 11 D, 1 vacant) | ||||
President of the Senate | Tim Griffin (R) | ||||
President Pro Tempore of the Senate | Jonathan Dismang (R) | ||||
Majority Leader | Jim Hendren | ||||
Minority Leader | Keith Ingram | ||||
Party control | Republican Party | ||||
House of Representatives | |||||
House party standings | |||||
Members | 100 (69 R, 30 D, 1 Independent) | ||||
House Speaker | Jeremy Gillam (R) | ||||
Speaker pro Tempore | Jon Eubanks (R) | ||||
Majority Leader | Ken Bragg (R) | ||||
Minority Leader | David Whitaker (D) | ||||
Party control | Republican Party | ||||
Sessions | |||||
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The Ninetieth Arkansas General Assembly was the legislative body of the state of Arkansas in 2015 and 2016. In this General Assembly, the Arkansas Senate and Arkansas House of Representatives were both controlled by the Republicans. In the Senate, 23 senators were Republicans, 11 were Democrats, and one position was vacant until April. In the House, 69 representatives were Republicans, 30 were Democrats, and one was independent.
Sessions[]
The 90th General Assembly opened session on January 12, 2015. A special session was called on May 26, 2015 to move Arkansas's primary date to the SEC Primary.
Major events[]
Vacancies[]
- Senator Greg Standridge (R-16th) won a special election in February 2015, but was not seated until April 2015
Senate[]
Leadership[]
Officers[]
Office | Officer | Party | District |
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President/Lieutenant Governor | Tim Griffin | Republican | |
President Pro Tempore of the Senate | Jonathan Dismang | Republican | 16 |
Assistant Presidents pro tempore | Eddie Joe Williams | Republican | 18 |
Jane English | Republican | 34 | |
Cecile Bledsoe | Republican | 9 | |
Bobby Pierce | Democratic | 25 |
Floor Leaders[]
Office | Officer | Party | District |
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Majority Leader | Jim Hendren | Republican | 29 |
Majority Whip | Jimmy Hickey Jr. | Republican | 28 |
Minority Leader | Keith Ingram | Democratic | 24 |
Minority Whip | Bobby Pierce | Democratic | 27 |
Senators[]
District | Name | Party | Residence | First elected | Seat up | Term-limited |
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1 | Bart Hester | Rep | Cave Springs | 2012 | 2020 | 2028 |
2 | Jim Hendren | Rep | Gravette | 2012 | 2020 | 2028 |
3 | Cecile Bledsoe | Rep | Rogers | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 |
4 | Uvalde Lindsey | Dem | Fayetteville | 2012 | 2018 | 2026 |
5 | Bryan King | Rep | Green Forest | 2012 | 2018 | 2024 |
6 | Gary Stubblefield | Rep | Branch | 2012 | 2018 | 2028 |
7 | Jon Woods | Rep | Springdale | 2012 | 2016 | 2024 |
8 | Jake Files | Rep | Fort Smith | 2010 | 2018 | 2024 |
9 | Terry Rice | Rep | Waldron | 2014 | 2018 | 2024 |
10 | Larry Teague | Dem | Nashville | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 |
11 | Jimmy Hickey Jr. | Rep | Texarkana | 2012 | 2016 | 2028 |
12 | Bruce Maloch | Dem | Magnolia | 2012 | 2016 | 2028 |
13 | Alan Clark | Rep | Lonsdale | 2012 | 2016 | 2028 |
14 | Bill Sample | Rep | Hot Springs | 2010 | 2018 | 2020 |
15 | David J. Sanders | Rep | Little Rock | 2012 | 2018 | 2026 |
16 | Vacant | 2018 | ||||
17 | Scott Flippo | Rep | Mountain Home | 2014 | 2018 | 2030 |
18 | Missy Irvin | Rep | Mountain View | 2010 | 2018 | 2026 |
19 | Linda Collins-Smith | Rep | Pocahontas | 2014 | 2018 | 2026 |
20 | Rep | Corning | 2014 | 2018 | 2030 | |
21 | John Cooper | Rep | Jonesboro | 2014 (special) | 2016 | 2032 |
22 | David Burnett | Dem | Osceola | 2010 | 2016 | 2026 |
23 | Rep | Wynne | 2012 | 2016 | 2028 | |
24 | Keith Ingram | Dem | West Memphis | 2012 | 2018 | 2024 |
25 | Stephanie Flowers | Dem | Pine Bluff | 2010 | 2016 | 2020 |
26 | Eddie Cheatham | Dem | Crossett | 2012 | 2016 | 2022 |
27 | Bobby Pierce | Dem | Sheridan | 2012 | 2016 | 2022 |
28 | Jonathan Dismang | Rep | Beebe | 2010 | 2016 | 2024 |
29 | Eddie Joe Williams | Rep | Cabot | 2010 | 2016 | 2026 |
30 | Linda Chesterfield | Dem | Little Rock | 2010 | 2018 | 2018 |
31 | Joyce Elliott | Dem | Little Rock | 2008 | 2014 | 2018 |
32 | David Johnson | Dem | Little Rock | 2008 | 2016 | 2020 |
33 | Jeremy Hutchinson | Rep | Benton | 2010 | 2018 | 2020 |
34 | Rep | North Little Rock | 2012 | 2016 | 2026 | |
35 | Jason Rapert | Rep | Conway | 2010 | 2018 | 2026 |
House of Representatives[]
Leadership[]
Position | Name | Party | County | District | |
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Majority Leader | Ken Bragg | Republican | Grant | 15 | |
Majority Whip | Republican | Benton | 93 | ||
Majority Caucus Secretary | Republican | Crawford | 75 | ||
Minority Leader | Eddie Armstrong | Democratic | Pulaski | 37 |
Representatives[]
District | Name | Party | First elected | Term-limited |
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1 | Prissy Hickerson | Rep | 2010 | 2016 |
2 | Lane Jean | Rep | 2010 | 2016 |
3 | Danny Watson | Rep | 2016 | 2032 |
4 | DeAnn Vaught | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
5 | David Fielding | Dem | 2010 | 2026 |
6 | Matthew Shepherd | Rep | 2010 | 2026 |
7 | John Baine | Dem | 2012 | 2028 |
8 | Jeff Wardlaw | Rep | 2010 | 2026 |
9 | Dem | 2016 | 2032 | |
10 | Mike Holcomb | Rep | 2012 | 2028 |
11 | Mark McElroy | Dem | 2012 | 2028 |
12 | Chris Richey | Dem | 2012 | 2028 |
13 | David Hillman | Rep | 2012 | 2028 |
14 | Dem | 2014 | 2030 | |
15 | Ken Bragg | Rep | 2012 | 2028 |
16 | Dem | 2014 | 2030 | |
17 | Vivian Flowers | Dem | 2014 | 2030 |
18 | Richard Womack | Rep | 2012 | 2028 |
19 | Justin Gonzales | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
20 | Nate Bell | Ind | 2010 | 2026 |
21 | Marcus Richmond | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
22 | Mickey Gates | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
23 | Lanny Fite | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
26 | Laurie Rushing | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
24 | Bruce Cozart | Rep | 2011† | 2028 |
25 | John Vines | Dem | 2010 | 2026 |
27 | Julie Mayberry | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
28 | Kim Hammer | Rep | 2010 | 2026 |
29 | Fredrick Love | Dem | 2010 | 2026 |
30 | Charles Armstrong | Dem | 2012 | 2028 |
31 | Rep | 2012 | 2028 | |
32 | Jim Sorvillo | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
33 | Warwick Sabin | Dem | 2012 | 2028 |
34 | John Walker | Dem | 2010 | 2026 |
35 | Clarke Tucker | Dem | 2014 | 2030 |
36 | Dem | 2014 | 2030 | |
37 | Eddie Armstrong | Dem | 2012 | 2018 |
38 | Donnie Copeland | Rep | 2014 | 2020 |
39 | Mark Lowery | Rep | 2012 | 2018 |
40 | Rep | 2012 | 2028 | |
41 | Karilyn Brown | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
42 | Bob Johnson | Dem | 2014 | 2030 |
43 | Tim Lemons | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
44 | Joe Farrer | Rep | 2012 | 2028 |
45 | Jeremy Gillam | Rep | 2010 | 2026 |
46 | Les Eaves | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
47 | Michael John Gray | Dem | 2014 | 2030 |
48 | Reginald Murdock | Dem | 2010 | 2026 |
49 | Marshall Wright | Dem | 2010 | 2026 |
50 | Dem | 2014 | 2030 | |
51 | Deborah Ferguson | Dem | 2012 | 2028 |
52 | Dwight Tosh | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
53 | Dan Sullivan | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
54 | Rep | 2016 | 2032 | |
55 | Monte Hodges | Dem | 2012 | 2028 |
56 | Joe Jett | Rep | 2012 | 2028 |
57 | Jimmy Gazaway | Rep | 2016 | 2032 |
58 | Brandt Smith | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
59 | Jack Ladyman | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
60 | James Ratliff | Dem | 2010 | 2026 |
61 | Scott Baltz | Dem | 2012 | 2028 |
62 | Michelle Gray | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
63 | James Sturch | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
64 | Rep | 2012 | 2018 | |
65 | Rep | 2014 | 2020 | |
66 | Rep | 2012 | 2018 | |
67 | Rep | 2010 | 2016 | |
68 | Trevor Drown | Rep | 2014 | 2020 |
69 | Betty Overbey | Dem | 2010 | 2016 |
70 | Rep | 2010 | 2016 | |
71 | Kenneth Henderson | Rep | 2014 | 2020 |
72 | Stephen Magie | Dem | 2012 | 2018 |
73 | Mary Bentley | Rep | 2014 | 2020 |
74 | Jon Eubanks | Rep | 2010 | 2016 |
75 | Rep | 2012 | 2018 | |
76 | Mathew Pitsch | Rep | 2014 | 2020 |
77 | Rep | 2014 | 2020 | |
78 | George McGill | Dem | 2012 | 2018 |
79 | Rep | 2010 | 2016 | |
80 | Charlene Fite | Rep | 2012 | 2018 |
81 | Rep | 2010 | 2016 | |
82 | Rep | 2012 | 2018 | |
83 | David Branscum | Rep | 2010 | 2016 |
84 | Charlie Collins | Rep | 2010 | 2016 |
85 | David Whitaker | Dem | 2012 | 2018 |
86 | Greg Leding | Dem | 2010 | 2016 |
87 | Robin Lundstrum | Rep | 2014 | 2020 |
88 | Rep | 2014 | 2020 | |
89 | Micah Neal | Rep | 2012 | 2028 |
90 | Rep | 2014 | 2030 | |
91 | Rep | 2012 | 2028 | |
92 | Rep | 2014 | 2030 | |
93 | Rep | 2012 | 2028 | |
94 | Rebecca Petty | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
95 | Rep | 2012 | 2028 | |
96 | Rep | 2014 | 2030 | |
97 | Bob Ballinger | Rep | 2012 | 2028 |
98 | Rep | 2014 | 2030 | |
99 | Kelley Linck | Rep | 2010 | 2026 |
100 | Nelda Speaks | Rep | 2014 | 2030 |
References[]
Categories:
- Arkansas legislative sessions
- 2015 in Arkansas
- 2015 U.S. legislative sessions