Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateArkansasIntroduced
SR 37: TO PROHIBIT THE ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE CHAMBER OF THE SENATE BY ARKANSAS GIRLS STATE FOR ITS ANNUAL MEETING.
Breanne Davis
SR 37 status: Introduced — Died on Senate Calendar at Sine Die adjournment (updated Apr 29, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
25OUT OF 100
Score:25/100 civic fit
Risk:High Risk
Impact:Low Impact 15/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan20%
Public opinion20%
Bill summary
What changes
The resolution would have formally prohibited the use of the Senate chamber by the Arkansas Girls State program for their annual meeting.
Who is affected
Arkansas Girls State participants and the administrative staff managing the Senate chamber.
Requirements and enforcement
The Senate chamber would be off-limits for the specified program.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Applicable to future annual meetings.
Potential benefits
Provides the Senate with total control over chamber usage and potentially simplifies logistical requirements for the chamber's upkeep.
Risks and tradeoffs
The resolution removes a significant educational opportunity for youth, hindering direct engagement with the democratic process.
What is still unknown
The official legislative motivation for the restriction is not detailed in the available abstract.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Critical outlook
20%
Benefits
- Defines clear boundaries for chamber facility usage
- Reduces logistical burden on Senate staff during session
- Standardizes usage policies for non-legislative bodies
Risks
- Eliminates a traditional venue for youth civic engagement
- Reduces real-world parliamentary experience for students
- Signals decreased institutional support for youth programs
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Critical outlook
30%
Benefits
- Formalizes access policies for the Senate chamber
- Increases administrative control over public-facing space
- Establishes a legislative rule for venue usage
Risks
- Reduces public and youth accessibility to legislative halls
- Decreases opportunities for public interaction with Senate facilities
- Creates a exclusionary precedent for educational groups
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
Source provided is an abstract; details on justification for the ban are not included.
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