House resolution would restrict Girls State’s 2026 meeting access

The resolution would withdraw Arkansas Girls State’s permission to use the House chamber and House bill-drafting help for its 2026 meeting. The restrictions apply to Arkansas Girls State’s 2026 meeting. If the Speaker determines that the American Legion Auxiliary has allowed the affected students to participate, the resolution would be rescinded and the earlier chamber authorization and bill-drafting access would be restored. The restrictions would apply during the 2026 meeting. Restoration would follow the Speaker’s determination.

The House would urge the American Legion Auxiliary to reconsider keeping the affected students from participating. The request concerns young women who were qualified and selected by their schools as delegates but were denied the chance to participate after application deadlines were missed. This is a request, not a requirement for the American Legion Auxiliary to change its decision.