Private Option Passes House with 76-24 Vote
To our members: Thank you for contacting members of the Arkansas House of Representatives in support of the Private Option. Your work helped push the vote past the needed 75 for the appropriation.
With our state constitution requiring 75% legislative support for most appropriations over $2.5 million, it was a HEAVY lift. Such a high threshold on any controversial issue is incredibly difficult to overcome, and probably will remain a real challenge in the coming years.
While the Arkansas Senate passed the appropriation by a 27-8 vote on February 20th, the House had unsuccessfully tried to pass it on FOUR previous occasions. Your contacts on this fifth attempt DID make a difference.
Please take a moment to contact your state Senator and Representative to thank them for their work on behalf of all Arkansans. Whether they supported or opposed the appropriation, this is a good time to say thank you.
House of Representatives Switchboard: 501-682-6211
Senate Switchboard: 501-682-2902