Senate's Ball Now

Wow! 75 to 24. Razor thin I would say. Some emotional debate and an emotional vote. A roll call was requested and it stood up. Rep. J.R. Rogers was not present today so he was the lone legislator not here to vote. It's up to the Senate now, and they have to come up with 27 votes to send HB 1204 to Governor Beebe. I obviously voted for the measure and though I have reservations on raising taxes, I feel the greater good for our state was to support this bill. All of us will take hits on this issue, but I can tell you I heard from both sides many times over. Ultimately, my decision was based on what I believe will help save lives and provide better health care to thousands of Arkansans.