State Session Information for Arkansas
Session
2020
House/Assembly Pre-filing Deadline
4/7/2020
House/Assembly Bill Introduction Deadline
Non-appropriation: 4/8/2020, Appropriation 4/22/2020
House/Assembly Committee Reporting Deadline
House/Assembly Crossover Deadline
None
Begin Date
4/8/2020
Adjournment Date
5/7/2020
Senate Pre-filing Deadline
4/7/2020
Senate Bill Introduction Deadline
Non-appropriation: 4/8/2020, Appropriation 4/22/2020
Senate Committee Reporting Deadline
Senate Crossover Deadline
None
Leadership
Governor
Asa Hutchinson (R)
House/Assembly Control
76R/24D
Highest Ranking House/Assembly Majority Legislator
Marcus Richmond (R)
Highest Ranking Senate Majority Legislator
Bart Hester (R)
Lieutenant Governor
Tim Griffin
Presides Over Senate?
Yes
Senate Control
26R/9D
Highest Ranking House/Assembly Minority Legislator
Frederick Love (D)
Highest Ranking Senate Minority Legislator
Keith Ingram (D)
Effective Date: Bills go into effect 90 days after adjournment unless specified