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SR1 • 2026

FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 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.

FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 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.

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Sponsor
Hester
Last action
2026-04-01
Official status
Senate -- Sine Die adjournment
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official status shows 'Sine Die adjournment' as of April 1, 2026. It is unclear if this resolution was formally adopted before that date or if the scheduled session will actually take place.

Joint Session to Hear a Speech from Governor Sarah Sanders

This resolution sets the time and place for Arkansas state lawmakers to meet together and listen to an address by Governor Sarah Sanders.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires the Senate and House of Representatives to hold a joint meeting.
  • Sets the date for the meeting as Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
  • Schedules the start time at 12:30 p.m.
  • Designates the House Chamber as the location for the event.
  • States that members will hear an address from Governor Sarah Sanders.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Members of the Arkansas Senate
  • Members of the Arkansas House of Representatives

Limits and Unknowns

  • The text does not say what topics Governor Sanders will discuss.

Bill History

No action history is stored for this bill yet.

Official Summary Text

FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 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.

Current Bill Text

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*JET035* 03/26/2026 1:11:04 PM JET035
State of Arkansas 1
95th General Assembly 2
Fiscal Session, 2026 SR 1 3
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By: Senator Hester 5
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SENATE RESOLUTION 8
FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF 9
REPRESENTATIVES AT 12:30 P.M., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 10
2026, IN THE HOUSE CHAMBER, TO HEAR AN ADDRESS BY THE 11
HONORABLE SARAH SANDERS, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF 12
ARKANSAS. 13
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FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE SENATE AND 17
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT 12:30 18
P.M., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026, IN THE 19
HOUSE CHAMBER, TO HEAR AN ADDRESS BY THE 20
HONORABLE SARAH SANDERS, GOVERNOR OF THE 21
STATE OF ARKANSAS. 22
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE 24
STATE OF ARKANSAS: 25
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THAT the Senate and the House of Representatives shall meet in joint 27
session at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in the House Chamber to hear 28
an address by the Honorable Sarah Sanders, Governor of the State of Arkansas. 29
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