Senator Trent Garner (R)
P.O. Box 10487, El Dorado, 71730
District: 27
District:
27
Seniority: 24
Seniority:
24
Occupation: Attorney
Occupation:
Attorney
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran: Yes
Veteran:
Yes
Public Service: First Term Senate 2017
Public Service:
First Term Senate 2017
| Bill | Title | Bill Status |
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SB10
Act 463 |
PROHIBITING A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER FROM PARTICIPATING IN CERTAIN HALLOWEEN-RELATED ACTIVITIES. | History |
| SB11 | TO PROTECT TRADITIONAL HUNTING METHODS. | History |
| SB15 | TO REDUCE THE FEES FOR A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN | History |
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SB163
Act 164 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PETITION REQUIREMENTS TO FORM A NEW POLITICAL PARTY; TO REQUIRE SIGNATURES OF THREE PERCENT (3%) OF THE TOTAL VOTES CAST IN THE MOST RECENT GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
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SB17
Act 61 |
TO REDUCE THE FEES FOR A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN; AND TO REDUCE THE FEE TO RENEW A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN. | History |
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SB176
Act 340 |
TO AMEND THE REGULATION OF PYRAMIDING DEVICES AND TO REGULATE THE PYRAMID PROMOTIONAL SCHEMES. | History |
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SB177
Act 262 |
CONCERNING SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS. | History |
| SB178 | TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ATHLETIC TRAINERS ACT. | History |
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SB2
Act 619 |
TO CREATE THE DOWN SYNDROME DISCRIMINATION BY ABORTION PROHIBITION ACT. | History |
| SB223 | PERMITTING A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC ABUSE TO APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE AN EXPEDITED AND TEMPORARY LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN. | History |
| SB261 | TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR TIMBER MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT. | History |
| SB264 | TO CREATE THE FRESH START ACT OF 2019; AND TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH CRIMINAL RECORDS REENTER AND MOVE TO THE WORKFORCE AND STAY OUT OF PRISON; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
| SB265 | TO AMEND THE LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1942 REGARDING LOCAL OPTION ELECTIONS; AND TO AUTHORIZE TERRITORIAL DIVISIONS MEETING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITHIN A DRY COUNTY. | History |
| SB276 | TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE DATES OF THE GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION AND PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION; AND TO AMEND THE TIME PERIOD FOR FILING AS A CANDIDATE FOR A PRIMARY ELECTION. | History |
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SB282
Act 451 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALE OF TIMBER. | History |
| SB283 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PARTITION AND SALE OF LAND; AND TO REPEAL THE UNIFORM PARTITION OF HEIRS PROPERTY ACT. | History |
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SB3
Act 620 |
TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS BY CERTAIN PHYSICIANS AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES FOR ABORTION COMPLICATIONS. | History |
| SB350 | CONCERNING THE PENALTY FOR AN UNLAWFUL AUTOMATED TELEPHONE SOLICITATION | History |
| SB379 | TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE FOR THE ARKANSAS FORESTRY COMMISSION. | History |
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SB4
Act 551 |
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE STUDY ON VETERANS AFFAIRS. | History |
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SB445
Act 545 |
TO PROVIDE FOR A MARCH PRIMARY ELECTION ON YEARS IN WHICH THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES WILL BE VOTED ON; AND TO AMEND THE TIME FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO MEET IN FISCAL SESSION. | History |
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SB455
Act 883 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CATASTROPHIC LEAVE FOR MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES. | History |
| SB473 | TO ESTABLISH THE "ARKANSAS TELEPHONE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT". | History |
| SB474 | CREATING A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST A PERSON THAT ENGAGES IN TELEPHONE CALLER IDENTIFICATION SPOOFING. | History |
| SB475 | TO ESTABLISH THE "ARKANSAS CALL-BLOCKING ACT"; AND TO AUTHORIZE TELECOMMUNICATION PROVIDERS TO RELY UPON CALLER IDENTIFICATION SERVICE INFORMATION. | History |
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SB492
Act 812 |
TO PROMOTE HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM; TO ESTABLISH AREAS OF A CITY OR TOWN THAT HIGHLIGHT RESTAURANT, ENTERTAINMENT, AND HOSPITALITY OPTIONS; TO ESTABLISH TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DESIGNATED ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS. | History |
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SB5
Act 510 |
TO DESIGNATE THE BOWIE KNIFE AS THE OFFICIAL STATE KNIFE. | History |
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SB541
Act 816 |
RELATING TO THE PRIVILEGE FROM DISCLOSURE TO AUTHORITIES FOR EVIDENCE CONCERNING A SERMON, RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION, OR RELIGIOUS TEACHING DELIVERED BY A RELIGIOUS LEADER OR MEMBER OF THE CLERGY. | History |
| SB569 | CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF BATTERY IN THE THIRD DEGREE; AND CONCERNING BATTERY AGAINST A PREGNANT WOMAN. | History |
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SB6
Act 685 |
TO DESIGNATE THE SHOTGUN AS THE OFFICIAL STATE FIREARM. | History |
| SB649 | TO AMEND CERTAIN LAWS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE ALTERNATING MAY AND MARCH PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS; TO REPEAL ACT 545 OF 2019; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
| SB660 | TO MODERNIZE THE CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSING FRAMEWORK; AND CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN. | History |
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SB665
Act 1004 |
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016; TO ADD A FACILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO THE DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR A DISPENSARY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
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SB8
Act 621 |
TO PROHIBIT A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER FROM RECORDING A PERSON UNDER FOURTEEN (14) YEARS OF AGE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO PROHIBIT THE UNLAWFUL USE OF A RECORDING OF A PERSON UNDER FOURTEEN (14) YEARS OF AGE ONLINE. | History |
| SB9 | GRANTING A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER EMPLOYED WITH THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE THE AUTHORITY TO ARREST. | History |
| SJR7 | A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL REGULAR SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO CONVENE ITSELF IN SPECIAL SESSION. | History |
| SR3 | TO DECLARE SUPPORT OF BORDER SECURITY. | History |
| SR30 | TO CONDEMN THE POLICIES OF PRESIDENT NICOLÁS MADURO OF VENEZUELA AND TO SUPPORT THE PEOPLE OF VENEZUELA. | History |
| SR36 | TO CONDEMN THE GREEN NEW DEAL RESOLUTION PENDING IN THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS. | History |
| SR37 | TO CONDEMN THE GREEN NEW DEAL RESOLUTION PENDING IN THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS. | History |
| CoSponsor | ||
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HB1036
Act 188 |
TO REDUCE THE COSTS OF CONCEALED CARRY LICENSURE AND FIREARM OWNERSHIP. | History |
| HB1059 | CONCERNING THE USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE IN SELF-DEFENSE OR IN THE DEFENSE OF OTHERS. | History |
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HB1127
Act 148 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REMOVAL OF AN OFFICER FROM THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
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HB1128
Act 149 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE GOVERNOR TO ORDER THE MILITIA INTO SERVICE; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF THE MILITIA TO ADDRESS CYBERSECURITY THREATS AND CYBERSECURITY VULNERABILITIES. | History |
|
HB1129
Act 459 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MILITARY SUPPORT REVOLVING FUND; AND TO ALLOW THE DEPOSIT OF FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENTS INTO THE MILITARY SUPPORT REVOLVING FUND. | History |
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HB1175
Act 171 |
TO AMEND THE DEADLINE BY WHICH A STUDENT WHO HAS A PARENT OR GUARDIAN WHO RESIDES ON A MILITARY BASE MAY APPLY FOR A TRANSFER UNDER THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT AND THE ARKANSAS OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT. | History |
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HB1248
Act 151 |
CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES; AND CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS AND TRAINING. | History |
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HB1318
Act 211 |
TO AMEND THE MILITARY CODE OF ARKANSAS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
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HB1414
Act 292 |
TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN ROUTES IN CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS AS THE "CAMDEN EXPEDITION SCENIC HIGHWAY". | History |
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HB1452
Act 598 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REFERRALS ON CHILDREN BORN WITH FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER. | History |
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HB1522
Act 462 |
TO AMEND THE LAW TO EXTEND STATE BENEFITS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD ON STATE ACTIVE DUTY. | History |
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HB1527
Act 600 |
TO CREATE THE RED TAPE REDUCTION SUNRISE AND SUNSET ACT OF 2019; AND TO REQUIRE LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF OCCUPATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS AND OCCUPATIONAL ENTITIES. | History |
| HB1563 | TO ALLOW FOR CASINO GAMING IN POPE COUNTY, JOHNSON COUNTY, OR CONWAY COUNTY; TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 100; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
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HB1569
Act 602 |
TO ALLOW EXCESS FOOD DISTRIBUTION BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL OR OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TO A STUDENT WHO IS ENROLLED IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL OR OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL. | History |
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HB1631
Act 784 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS. | History |
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HB1661
Act 785 |
CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION; CONCERNING CLAIMS MADE OR ACTIONS AGAINST THE STATE; CONCERNING CLAIM AND ACTION PROCEDURES; AND CONCERNING JURISDICTION OF THE ARKANSAS STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION. | History |
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HB1665
Act 965 |
TO STRENGTHEN VOTER TRUST IN THE ELECTION PROCESS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION PROCESS AND ADMINISTRATION. | History |
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HB1666
Act 966 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DUAL OFFICE HOLDING. | History |
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HB1679
Act 608 |
CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF AN ARREST WARRANT BY A JUDGE OR MAGISTRATE. | History |
| HB1680 | CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "TARGET GROUP" AS IT APPLIES TO COMMUNITY CORRECTION. | History |
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HB1720
Act 611 |
CONCERNING CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR THEFT OF OIL AND GAS EQUIPMENT AND PETROLEUM-RELATED PROPERTY; AND TO MAKE ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS. | History |
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HB1791
Act 614 |
CONCERNING THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT. | History |
| HB1923 | TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID WORKFORCE ACT OF 2019. | History |
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HB1936
Act 926 |
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS MEDAL OF HONOR COMMISSION; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL PLAQUES ON THE ARKANSAS MEDAL OF HONOR MEMORIAL. | History |
| HCR1010 | TO RECOGNIZE THAT ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF CHILDREN IS A SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM; TO COMMEND THE IMPORTANT WORK BEING DONE TO COMBAT THE PROBLEM; AND TO PROCLAIM APRIL 11, 2019, AS “CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER DAY”. | History |
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SB149
Act 180 |
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT; AND TO ABOLISH ABORTION IN ARKANSAS AND PROTECT THE LIVES OF UNBORN CHILDREN. | History |
| SB238 | TO PROVIDE FOR INELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN RETIREMENT BENEFITS UPON CONVICTION OF A FELONY ARISING OUT OF AN ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIAL'S OFFICIAL ACTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
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SB242
Act 474 |
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 24 RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS REGARDING MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD CALLED INTO STATE ACTIVE DUTY. | History |
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SB268
Act 586 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DEPOSIT AND DISTRIBUTION OF FEES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE FUND. | History |
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SB278
Act 801 |
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING ABORTION FACILITIES AND ABORTION REPORTING; TO AMEND THE BORN-ALIVE INFANT PROTECTION LAWS; AND TO REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT UNDER THE WOMAN'S RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT. | History |
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SB318
Act 556 |
TO PROHIBIT UNLAWFUL FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION OF A MINOR; TO CREATE AWARENESS PROGRAMS CONCERNING AND STATISTICAL TRACKING OF UNLAWFUL FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
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SB342
Act 805 |
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD; AND TO AMEND THE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTORS. | History |
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SB385
Act 298 |
TO REQUIRE A STUDY AND ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS AND PROCESSES OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. | History |
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SB386
Act 299 |
CONCERNING LEGISLATION PROPOSED BY THE DIRECTOR OF STATE HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION. | History |
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SB400
Act 495 |
CONCERNING FIREARM NOISE SUPPRESSORS; AND CONCERNING COMPLIANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT. | History |
| SB484 | CONCERNING THE DEFENSE OF A PERSON WITH THE USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE OR DEADLY FORCE. | History |
| SB487 | TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT AND AUDIT OF THE CULTURE AND CLIMATE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. | History |
| SB519 | TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS. | History |
| SB531 | TO CLARIFY THE UNIFORM CONTRIBUTION AMONG TORTFEASORS ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
| SB532 | TO ESTABLISH PREJUDGMENT AND POST-JUDGMENT INTEREST RATES. | History |
| SB533 | TO ESTABLISH RECOVERY OF DAMAGES FOR NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE, TREATMENT, OR SERVICES RENDERED. | History |
| SB543 | TO CLARIFY THE UNIFORM CONTRIBUTION AMONG TORTFEASORS ACT. | History |
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SB544
Act 995 |
TO ESTABLISH PREJUDGMENT AND POST-JUDGMENT INTEREST RATES. | History |
| SB545 | TO ESTABLISH RECOVERY OF DAMAGES FOR NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE, TREATMENT, OR SERVICES RENDERED. | History |
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SB564
Act 820 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS, RETURNING MILITARY VETERANS, AND THEIR SPOUSES; TO PROVIDE AUTOMATIC LICENSURE; TO REQUIRE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF RULES SUBMITTED. | History |
| SCMR1 | TO REMEMBER MATT DECAMPLE AND HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. | History |
| SJR15 | THE ARKANSAS TERM LIMITS AMENDMENT. | History |
| SJR3 | APPLYING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION. | History |
| SR10 | COMMENDING THE ARKANSAS CHAPTER OF THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION AND PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 26, 2019, AS ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS DAY. | History |
| SR17 | TO ENCOURAGE LAW ENFORCEMENT TO SUSPEND CONTACT AND OUTREACH WITH THE COUNCIL ON AMERICAN-ISLAMIC RELATIONS. | History |
| SR24 | TO REMEMBER MATT DECAMPLE AND HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. | History |
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