90th Arkansas General Assembly

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.

90th Arkansas General Assembly
89th 91st
Overview
TermJanuary 12, 2015 (2015-01-12) – April 2, 2015 (2015-04-02)
Arkansas Senate
Members34 (23 R, 11 D, 1 vacant)
President of the SenateTim Griffin (R)
President Pro Tempore of the SenateJonathan Dismang (R)
Majority LeaderJim Hendren
Minority LeaderKeith Ingram
Party controlRepublican Party
House of Representatives
House party standings
Members100 (69 R, 30 D, 1 Independent)
House SpeakerJeremy Gillam (R)
Speaker pro TemporeJon Eubanks (R)
Majority LeaderKen Bragg (R)
Minority LeaderDavid Whitaker (D)
Party controlRepublican Party
Sessions
1stJanuary 12, 2015 – April 2, 2015
2ndMay 26, 2015 – May 29, 2015

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

Officers

Office Officer Party District
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
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
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 Blake Johnson Rep Corning 2014 2018 2030
21 John Cooper Rep Jonesboro 2014 (special) 2016 2032
22 David Burnett Dem Osceola 2010 2016 2026
23 Ron Caldwell 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 Jane English Rep North Little Rock 2012 2016 2026
35 Jason Rapert Rep Conway 2010 2018 2026

House of Representatives

Leadership

Position Name Party County District
Majority Leader Ken Bragg Republican Grant 15
Majority Whip Jim Dotson Republican Benton 93
Majority Caucus Secretary Charlotte Douglas Republican Crawford 75
Minority Leader Eddie Armstrong Democratic Pulaski 37

Representatives

District Name Party First elected Term-limited
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 LeAnne Burch 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 Camille Bennett Dem 2014 2030
15 Ken Bragg Rep 2012 2028
16 Ken Ferguson 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 Andy Davis 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 Charles Blake Dem 2014 2030
37 Eddie Armstrong Dem 2012 2018
38 Donnie Copeland Rep 2014 2020
39 Mark Lowery Rep 2012 2018
40 Douglas House 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 Milton Nicks Dem 2014 2030
51 Deborah Ferguson Dem 2012 2028
52 Dwight Tosh Rep 2014 2030
53 Dan Sullivan Rep 2014 2030
54 Johnny Rye 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 John Payton Rep 2012 2018
65 Rick Beck Rep 2014 2020
66 Josh Miller Rep 2012 2018
67 Stephen Meeks Rep 2010 2016
68 Trevor Drown Rep 2014 2020
69 Betty Overbey Dem 2010 2016
70 David Meeks 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 Charlotte Douglas Rep 2012 2018
76 Mathew Pitsch Rep 2014 2020
77 Justin Boyd Rep 2014 2020
78 George McGill Dem 2012 2018
79 Gary Deffenbaugh Rep 2010 2016
80 Charlene Fite Rep 2012 2018
81 Justin Harris Rep 2010 2016
82 Bill Gossage 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 Lance Eads Rep 2014 2020
89 Micah Neal Rep 2012 2028
90 Jana Della Rosa Rep 2014 2030
91 Dan Douglas Rep 2012 2028
92 Kim Hendren Rep 2014 2030
93 Jim Dotson Rep 2012 2028
94 Rebecca Petty Rep 2014 2030
95 Sue Scott Rep 2012 2028
96 Grant Hodges Rep 2014 2030
97 Bob Ballinger Rep 2012 2028
98 Ron McNair Rep 2014 2030
99 Kelley Linck Rep 2010 2026
100 Nelda Speaks Rep 2014 2030

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