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HR 1001ARKANSASSession 2026FState Billsigned

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Arkansas House and Senate Convene Joint Session to Hear Governor's Address

Original title: FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE AT 12:30 P.M., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026, IN THE HOUSE CHAMBER, TO HEAR AN ADDRESS BY THE HONORABLE SARAH SANDERS, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

Last action · April 8, 2026: READ AND ADOPTED.Sponsor: DeAnn Vaught

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What This Bill Does

The Arkansas House of Representatives and Senate will meet in a on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. in the House Chamber to hear an address from Governor Sarah Sanders.

Why it matters

Establishes the official time and location for the legislature to assemble and receive an address from the governor, with no funding or policy changes involved.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

House of Representatives

Members must convene in the House Chamber at the specified date and time for the joint session.

Directly affected

Senate

Members must assemble in the House Chamber at the specified date and time for the joint session.

Key Facts

The House of Representatives and Senate will hold a joint session on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 12:30 p.m.
The joint session will take place in the House Chamber.
The purpose of the joint session is to hear an address by Governor Sarah Sanders.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the joint session taking place?

The will take place at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in the House Chamber.

Who is scheduled to address the joint session?

Governor Sarah Sanders of the State of Arkansas is scheduled to deliver an address.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

3 actions

Apr 8, 2026House
READ AND ADOPTED.
Apr 8, 2026HouseIntroduced
Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, rules suspended, read the third time
Apr 1, 2026HouseIntroduced
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Connected Entities

DeAnn Vaught, Sarah Sanders, Arkansas and 2 more

PersonDeAnn Vaught“Representative who introduced HR 1001”Map →

PersonSarah Sanders“Governor of the State of Arkansas delivering an address”Map →

locationArkansas“State where the legislative session is held”Map →

OrganizationSenate“Upper chamber of the Arkansas General Assembly”Map →

OrganizationHouse of Representatives“Chamber of the Arkansas General Assembly”Map →

Sources

Open source document

arkleg.state.ar.us

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