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Legislators Pass Bill Authorizing 10 Commandments Monument

Apr 2, 2015Jerry CoxLegislatureArkansas Legislature

Yesterday the Arkansas House of Representatives passed S.B. 939, by Senator Jason Rapert, directing the Arkansas Secretary of State to work with a private group to place a monument of the Ten Commandments on the Arkansas Capitol Grounds.

The bill is rooted in a court ruling that determined a similar display was constitutional. The bill passed the House with 72 representatives voting for it; 7 representatives voting against it; 20 representatives not voting; and one representative voting “Present.” You can see how your representative voted here.

The bill has been sent to Governor Hutchinson to be signed into law.

Legislators Commend Pregnancy Resource Centers

Mar 31, 2015Jerry CoxLegislatureArkansas Legislature, Legislation, Life, Pro-life, Sanctity of Human Life

Yesterday the Arkansas Senate passed a resolution commending Arkansas’ pregnancy resource centers.

These centers provide support for young women with unplanned pregnancies. They offer vital resources and empower women to choose an alternative to abortion.

S.R. 24 by Senator Missy Irvin was adopted by the Arkansas Senate recognizing “the importance of pregnancy resource centers in Arkansas.” The resolution mirrors H.R. 1019, by Rep. Mary Benltey, which the Arkansas House of Representatives passed earlier this month.

House and Senate resolutions do not change state law, but they are a way legislators can make a public, pro-life declaration.

House Committee Votes to Concur on Religious Freedom Bill

Mar 30, 2015Jerry Cox1 CommentReligious FreedomArkansas Legislature, Religion, Religious Freedom, Religious Liberty, RFRA

This morning the House Judiciary Committee voted to concur in the amendments the Arkansas Senate made to H.B. 1228, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).