2023 AR Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Arkansas General Assembly in 2023 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
This is our second state-level Scorecard; the selected votes may not be reflective of legislators' overall records. Their cumulative scores will change as we add more votes. Please check regularly for updates.
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Senate Votes
1. Gun & Property Rights
Specifies that a property owner who permits all non-employees to carry loaded firearms on their property will not be held liable for any resulting damage, injury, or death caused by such firearms use.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
Provides false assurance by stating it "regulates" the state's participation in an Article V Convention as per the U.S. Constitution.
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Constitutional Vote: No
3. Sound Money
Reaffirms gold and silver coins as legal tender in the state, exempting them from taxation as personal property.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
4. Food Stamps
Increases food stamp eligibility in the state and increases SNAP amounts.
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Constitutional Vote: No
5. Drop Box Ban
Prohibits the use of absentee ballot drop boxes during elections.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
6. Divesting ESG Assets
Authorizes the Treasurer of State to divest public funds with a financial services provider due to the use of "environmental, social justice, and or governance-related (ESG) factors," such as "diversity and inclusion (DEI) policies."
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
How did they vote?
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-027
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-032
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
N/A Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-010
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
40% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-030
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-007
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-003
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-025
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-035
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-018
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-034
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-013
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-023
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-008
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-001
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-016
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-033
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-004
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-011
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-024
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-021
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-017
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-028
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-030
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-015
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-006
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
40% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-009
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-022
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-031
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-029
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-005
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-002
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-026
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-020
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-014
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-019
1. Gun & Property Rights
2. Article V Convention: Delegate Rules
3. Sound Money
4. Food Stamps
5. Drop Box Ban
6. Divesting ESG Assets
