Oklahoma optometry bill advances with amendments
The Senate quickly approved 29 amendments to the optometry bill as it heads to Gov. David Orriss Henry. The changes would allow optometrists to administer certain drugs under medical oversight, modify advertising rules for eyeglasses, and establish a regulatory board with mixed optometrist and optician representation.
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Senate
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Henry
Max Howell
Jacks
Apucianry
Board of Optometrists
John F. Bearden Jr
Leachville
Arkansas Lawmakers Inch Toward ERA Ratification
In Arkansas the House Rules Committee debated the Equal Rights Amendment ratification. sponsor W E Beaumont outlined committee handling while Rep Turner delaying action to allow further review. If 38 states ratify by March 22 1979 the amendment would become part of the Constitution with 35 states currently on record and North Carolina failing this week.
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LE Rock
U.S
N’s Rights
Vn Sas
House
Rep
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Pine Bluff
W. E
Bill” Beaumont
Little Rock
Rules Committee
Boyce Alford
Cecil Alexander
Heber Springs
Turner
Beaumont
North Carolina
Chief Justice urges constitutional amendment to create state court of appeals
IUTLE ROCK AP Chief Justice Carleton Harris urged legislators to propose a constitutional amendment to establish a state court of appeals. He noted the Arkansas Supreme Court handles far more cases each year and would oversee the new court’s jurisdiction and budget if voters approve in 1978.
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Carleton Harris
Dad
Harris
House
Senate
Ich
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Arkansas High Court
Arkansas legislature passes tax authority bill and ethics code tweaks
In Little Rock the House approved the governor’s local tax authority measure after keeping the sales tax exclusion, and 23 Senate amendments moved a public ethics code strengthening bill. Also the House backed a hunting and fishing license hike to 7.30 dollars and a Carter praised resolution over Cache River channelization funding.
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Little Rock
House
Senate
Ernest Cunningham
West Helena
State Game and Fish Commission
Olen Hendrix
Prescott
Arkansas House
Carter
Cache River
Arkansas
House passes home rule tax bill with local limits
In Little Rock the House approved Gov. Pryor’s home rule tax bill 87 to 1, while excluding local sales tax election rights. Opponents proposed amendments would have shifted funds to cities and counties, but those efforts failed and the measure moved forward with restrictions on local tax calls.
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Little Rock
David Pryor
House
Pryor
Rep
Lloyd George
Danville
Cecil Alexander
Heber Springs
Doug Brandon
Alexander
House OK's school bills pass amid education plan push
The Arkansas House approved three education bills Thursday as part of a broader accountability measure. Sponsor Rep. Julian Streett led the passage with minimal opposition, aiming to set minimum high school graduation standards and state educational goals. The plan would require districts to use standardized tests and report results to the state Board of Education, though some provisions face potential reconsideration.
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Little Rock
Julian Streett
Camden
State Board of Education
Arkansas Education
Adams Defends British Soldiers After Boston Massacre
In Boston, John Adams represents British soldiers accused of firing on civilians during the Boston Massacre. He argues for their fair trial, invoking legal rights and due process amid rising public tension.
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Joh Adams
United States
Bosto
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