LITTLE ROCK (AP) - A vote on legislation that would require voters to show photo identification at the polls has been delayed over questions about procedure.
The Senate on Monday delayed a vote on the voter ID legislation after a Democratic lawmaker questioned whether the Senate had previously approved the measure with the proper amount of votes.
Similar concerns had come up in the House by Democrats who argued that the bill requires a two-thirds vote in the House and Senate. Opponents of the bill argue that a two-thirds majority is needed because the legislation would change voter requirements laid out in a constitutional amendment.
A House panel had rejected those concerns.
The Senate referred the matter to its rules committee. It's unclear when that panel will take up the objection.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:46 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:46:02 GMT
TEXARKANA - Federal prosecutors say a former Texarkana-area youth baseball coach who pleaded guilty to a sex charge has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.More >>
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Thursday, May 23 2013 12:11 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:11:45 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - State Police arrested 32-year-old Ramon Taylor Thursday morning after he reportedly climbed a fence and entered the grounds of the Governor's Mansion around 5:30 a.m.More >>
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Thursday, May 23 2013 10:54 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:54:05 GMT
Police have made an arrest in the kidnapping and shooting death of a teenager whose body was found in the street near historic Little Rock Central High School.More >>
Police have made an arrest in the kidnapping and shooting death of a teenager whose body was found in the street near historic Little Rock Central High School.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:54 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:54:16 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' two largest university systems are opting out of a new state law allowing faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' two largest university systems are opting out of a new state law allowing faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:56:58 GMT
Little Rock Police arrested 46 year old Daryl Dennis Wednesday night. He is charged in the shooting death of 18 year old Forrest Abrams earlier this month. Abrams was found lying dead in the road atMore >>
Little Rock Police arrested 46 year old Daryl Dennis Wednesday night. He is charged in the shooting death of 18 year old Forrest Abrams earlier this month. Abrams was found lying dead in the road atMore >>
MAYFLOWER - If you drive through Mayflower, you can still see crews and machinery in the area but officials say things will be noticeably different as the oil company transitions into the last phase of clean up efforts.More >>
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Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:59:10 GMT
After six months, there are new developments in the accident that claimed Benton teenager Drew Melton's life. Channel 7 has learned charges have been filed in the case. The Saline County Juvenile CourtMore >>
After six months, there are new developments in the accident that claimed Benton teenager Drew Melton's life. Channel 7 has learned charges have been filed in the case. The Saline County Juvenile CourtMore >>
