Arkansas House, Senate Outline Plans To Conduct Session During Pandemic

By ROBY BROCK / TALK BUSINESS & POLITICS

While legislators prepare to debate the issues in the 93rd Arkansas General Assembly, a more critical debate is already underway: How to conduct a COVID-19 legislative session at the state capitol?

Unlike the fiscal session earlier this year, legislative leaders are already instituting changes that will keep the session accessible to the public, safe for participants, and within the boundaries of their constitutional duties.

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Arkansas legislative leaders are preparing for next year's session which will come amid the coronavirus pandemic.CREDIT MICHAEL HIBBLEN / KUAR NEWS

Arkansas legislative leaders are preparing for next year's session which will come amid the coronavirus pandemic.

CREDIT MICHAEL HIBBLEN / KUAR NEWS