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Bart Hester
AR Senate District 33
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Issue areas
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Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR Senate District 33 current
Arkansas |
Republican | Jan 9, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| AR Senate District 33
Arkansas |
Republican | Jan 14, 2013 | Jan 8, 2023 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| AR Senate District 1
Arkansas |
Republican | — | Jan 9, 2023 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (188 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 36 — AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 30 — AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 24 — AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 23 — AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 20 — AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF MEDICAL SERVICES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 16 — AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM - CAPITOL ZONING DISTRICT COMMISSION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 10 — AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 8 — AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 1097 — AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM - DIVISION OF HERITAGE REAPPROPRIATION. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 1096 — AN ACT FOR THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION REAPPROPRIATION. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 1095 — AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF AGING, ADULT, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES REAPPROPRIATION. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 1094 — AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR STATE TURNBACK FOR COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES BY THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE SUPPLEMENTAL… | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 1092 — AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - DIVISION OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION REAPPROPRIATION. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 1091 — AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY REAPPROPRIATION. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 1088 — AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 1087 — AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - RACING COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 1086 — AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 1085 — AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND REAPPROPRIATION. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 1084 — AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF HIGHER EDUCATION - NORTHWEST TECHNICAL INSTITUTE REAPPROPRIATION. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 1083 — AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE MILITARY REAPPROPRIATION. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 1082 — AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES REAPPROPRIATION. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 1081 — AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - OIL AND GAS COMMISSION REAPPROPRIATION. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 1078 — AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE MILITARY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 1065 — AN ACT FOR THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 1054 — AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
Sponsored legislation (4 as lead sponsor)
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SR 30
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TO HONOR LOY BAILEY UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
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SR 1
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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…
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SR 2
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TO AUTHORIZE RECESSES OF THE SENATE OR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, OR BOTH, FOR PERIODS OF FOUR CONSECUTIVE DAYS OR LONGER.
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SMR 6
AR · —
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF LEGENDARY COLLEGE FOOTBALL COACH LOUIS LEO "LOU" HOLTZ FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FAYETTEVILLE, THE STATE OF…
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