95th Arkansas General Assembly

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95th Arkansas General Assembly
94th 96th
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Arkansas State Capitol (2009)
Overview
Meeting place Arkansas State Capitol
TermJanuary 13, 2025 (2025-01-13) 
Websitewww.arkleg.state.ar.us/
Arkansas Senate
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Senate party standings
Members35 (29 R, 6 D)
President of the Senate Leslie Rutledge (R)
President Pro Tempore of the Senate Bart Hester (R)
Majority Leader Blake Johnson (R)
Minority Leader Greg Leding (D)
Party control Republican Party
House of Representatives
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House party standings
Members100 (81 R, 19 D)
House Speaker Brian S. Evans (R)
Speaker pro Tempore Jon Eubanks (R)
Majority Leader Howard Beaty (R)
Minority Leader Andrew Collins (D)
Party control Republican Party
Sessions
1stJanuary 13, 2025 – May 5, 2025

The Ninety-Fifth Arkansas General Assembly is the legislative body of the state of Arkansas in 2025 and 2026. The Arkansas Senate and Arkansas House of Representatives were both controlled by the Republicans. In the Senate, 29 senators were Republicans and 6 were Democrats. In the House, 81 representatives were Republicans and 19 were Democrats.

Contents

Sessions

Major events

Corruption and scandals

Vacancies

Major legislation

A total of 1,026 bills became law; Governor Sanders vetoed two bills. [2]

Senate

Senators

DistrictNamePartyResidenceFirst electedSeat upTerm-limited
1 Ben Gilmore Rep Crossett 202020242032
2 Matt Stone Rep Camden 202220262034
3 Steve Crowell Rep Magnolia 202220262034
4 Jimmy Hickey Jr. Rep Texarkana 201220242028
5 Terry Rice Rep Waldron 201420222030
6 Matt McKee Rep Pearcy 202220262034
7 Alan Clark Rep Lonsdale 201220242028
8 Stephanie Flowers Dem Pine Bluff 201020242026
9 Reginald Murdock Dem Marianna 201020262026
10 Ron Caldwell Rep Wynne 201220242028
11 Ricky Hill Rep Cabot 2018 (special)20242034
12 Jamie Scott Dem North Little Rock 202420302030
13 Jane English Rep North Little Rock 201220242028
14 Clarke Tucker Dem Little Rock 201420242032
15 Fredrick Love Dem Mabelvale 201020262026
16 Kim Hammer Rep Benton 201820222034
17 Mark Johnson Rep Little Rock 201820222034
18 Jonathan Dismang Rep Beebe 201020242026
19 Dave Wallace Rep Leachville 201620242032
20 Dan Sullivan Rep Jonesboro 201420242030
21 Blake Johnson Rep Corning 201420222030
22 John Payton Rep Wilburn 201220262028
23 Scott Flippo Rep Mountain Home 201420222030
24 Missy Irvin Rep Mountain View 201020222026
25 Breanne Davis Rep Russellville 2018 (special)20242034
26 Gary Stubblefield [Note 1] Rep Branch 201220222028
27 Justin Boyd Rep Fort Smith 201420262030
28 Bryan King Rep Green Forest 201320262034
29 Jim Petty Rep Van Buren 202220262034
30 Greg Leding Dem Fayetteville 201820262034
31 Clint Penzo Rep Springdale 201620242032
32 Joshua P. Bryant Rep Rogers 202020242032
33 Bart Hester Rep Cave Springs 201220242028
34 Jim Dotson Rep Bentonville 201220262028
35 Tyler Dees Rep Siloam Springs 202220262034
  1. Died in office September 2, 2025. [4]

House of Representatives

Representatives

DistrictNamePartyFirst electedTerm-limited
1 Jeremy Wooldridge Rep20222034
2 Trey Steimel Rep20222034
3 Stetson Painter Rep20222034
4 Jason Nazarenko Rep20242040
5 Ron McNair Rep20142030
6 Harlan Breaux Rep20182034
7 Britt McKenzie Rep20222034
8 Austin McCollum Rep20162032
9 Diana Gonzales Worthen Dem20242040
10 Mindy McAlindon Rep20222034
11 Rebecca Burkes Rep20222034
12 Hope Hendren Duke Rep20222034
13 R. Scott Richardson Rep20222034
14 Nick Burkes Rep20242040
15 John P. Carr Rep20142030
16 Kendon Underwood Rep20202032
17 Randy Torres Rep20342040
18 Robin Lundstrum Rep20142030
19 Steve Unger Rep20222034
20 Denise Garner Dem20182034
21 Nicole Clowney Dem20182034
22 David Whitaker Dem20122028
23 Kendra Moore Rep20222034
24 Brad Hall Rep20242040
25 Chad Puryear Rep20222034
26 James Eaton Rep20242040
27 Steven Walker Rep20222034
28 Bart Schultz Rep20222034
29 Rick McClure Rep20202032
30 Frances Cavenaugh Rep20162032
31 Jimmy Gazaway Rep20162032
32 Jack Ladyman Rep20142030
33 Jon Milligan Rep20202032
34 Joey L. Carr Rep20222034
35 Jessie McGruder Dem20242040
36 Johnny Rye Rep20162032
37 Steve Hollowell Rep20162032
38 Dwight Tosh Rep20142030
39 Wayne Long Rep20222034
40 Shad Pearce Rep20222034
41 Alyssa Brown Rep20242040
42 Stephen Meeks Rep20102026
43 Rick Beck Rep20142030
44 Stan Berry Rep20182034
45 Aaron Pilkington Rep20162032
46 Jon Eubanks Rep20122028
47 Lee Johnson Rep20182034
48 Ryan A. Rose Rep20222034
49 Jay Richardson Dem20182034
50 Zachary Gramlich Rep20222034
51 Cindy Crawford Rep20182034
52 Marcus Richmond Rep20142030
53 Matt Duffield Rep20222034
54 Mary Bentley Rep20142030
55 Matthew Brown Rep20222034
56 Stephen Magie Dem20122028
57 Cameron Cooper Rep20182034
58 Les Eaves Rep20142030
59 Jim Wooten Rep20182034
60 Roger Lynch Rep20162032
61 Jeremiah Moore Rep20222034
62 Mark McElroy Rep20122030
63 Lincoln Barnett Dem20242040
64 Ken Ferguson Dem20142030
65 Glenn Barnes Dem20242040
66 Mark Perry Dem20182034
67 Karilyn Brown Rep20142030
68 Brian S. Evans Rep20182034
69 David Ray Rep20202032
70 Carlton Wing [Note 1] Rep20162032
71 Brandon C. Achor Rep20222034
72 Tracy Steele Dem19982040
73 Andrew Collins Dem20182034
74 Tippi McCullough Dem20182034
75 Ashley Hudson Dem20202032
76 Joy Springer Dem2020 (special)2036
77 Fred Allen Dem20162032
78 Keith Brooks Rep20202032
79 Tara Shephard Dem20222034
80 Denise Ennett Dem2019 (special)2034
81 R. J. Hawk Rep20222034
82 Tony Furman Rep20202032
83 Paul Childress Rep20242040
84 Les Warren Rep20162032
85 Richard McGrew Rep2020 (special)2036
86 John Maddox Rep20162032
87 DeAnn Vaught Rep20142030
88 Dolly Henley Rep20242040
89 Justin Gonzales Rep20142030
90 Richard Womack Rep20122028
91 Bruce Cozart Rep2011†2028
92 Julie Mayberry Rep20162032
93 Mike Holcomb Rep20122028
94 Jeff Wardlaw Rep20102026
95 Howard Beaty Rep20202032
96 Sonia Eubanks Barker Rep20162032
97 Matthew Shepherd Rep20102026
98 Wade Andrews Rep20222034
99 Lane Jean Rep20102026
100 Carol Dalby Rep20162032
  1. Resigned from office October 30, 2025. [4]

References

  1. Snyder, Josh (May 2, 2025). "What you need to know about the end of the Arkansas legislative session". Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. WEHCO Media. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
  2. 1 2 Van Wilpe, Delaney (November 12, 2025). "Arkansas Supreme Court rules against Gov. Sanders' motion to stay ruling in District 26 election appeal". 5 News. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
  3. Hudson, Dillon (January 7, 2026). "Election Results: Arkansas Senate District 26 Special Primary Election". 40/29 . Retrieved February 1, 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 Earley, Neal (September 30, 2025). "Wing resigns Arkansas House seat to begin new job heading Arkansas PBS". Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. WEHCO Media. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
  5. Earley, Neal (January 8, 2026) [January 6, 2026]. "Holladay victor in Arkansas House District 70 special primary election". Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Revised ed.). Retrieved February 1, 2026.