List of speakers of the Arkansas House of Representatives
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The Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives is the speaker (presiding officer) of the Arkansas House of Representatives, the lower house of the Arkansas General Assembly. They serve as the leader and head of the Arkansas House, and can control what legislation comes to a vote. The Speaker's counterpart in the State Senate is the President of the Senate. There has never been a woman speaker.[1]
Quick Facts Speaker of Arkansas House of Representatives, Style ...
Speaker of Arkansas House of Representatives | |
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Style | The Honorable (diplomatic) Mister Speaker (within the assembly) |
Seat | Arkansas State Capitol |
Appointer | Arkansas House of Representatives |
Term length | Two years |
Constituting instrument | Constitution of Arkansas |
Inaugural holder | John Wilson |
Formation | September 12, 1836 |
Succession | 4th |
Website | http://www.arkansashouse.org/ |
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