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Restore Roe Act among bills filed as Arkansas preps for January session

By Adam Roberts

Restore Roe Act among bills filed as Arkansas preps for January session

Arkansas lawmakers have started filing bills ahead of January's session.More than 40 bills were filed Wednesday, the first day possible.One of those was the "Restore Roe Act." It would restore abortion access in Arkansas in certain circumstances. It was filed by District 73 Rep. Andrew Collins, a Democrat.Another bill would allow online voter registration. Another would create "no excuse" absentee voting.You can find a list of those bills by following this link.Arkansas Republicans will have a 29-6 advantage in the State Senate and a 81-19 advantage in the State House in 2025.The State Senate changed its rules earlier this month. Leaders of the minority party are no longer allowed to serve as vice chairs of standing State Senate committees.

Arkansas lawmakers have started filing bills ahead of January's session.

More than 40 bills were filed Wednesday, the first day possible.

One of those was the "Restore Roe Act." It would restore abortion access in Arkansas in certain circumstances. It was filed by District 73 Rep. Andrew Collins, a Democrat.

Another bill would allow online voter registration. Another would create "no excuse" absentee voting.

You can find a list of those bills by following this link.

Arkansas Republicans will have a 29-6 advantage in the State Senate and a 81-19 advantage in the State House in 2025.

The State Senate changed its rules earlier this month. Leaders of the minority party are no longer allowed to serve as vice chairs of standing State Senate committees.

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