Senate resolution would restrict Girls State’s chamber access and support

The resolution would bar Arkansas Girls State from using the Senate chamber and legislative bill drafting help during its 2026 meeting. The restrictions apply to Arkansas Girls State’s 2026 meeting. The Senate President Pro Tempore may rescind the resolution if the American Legion Auxiliary has allowed the young women denied participation because of administrative errors to attend. The restrictions apply during the 2026 meeting and would end if the Senate President Pro Tempore rescinds the resolution under its stated condition.

The Senate would urge the American Legion Auxiliary to reconsider excluding the students. The request concerns the young women denied participation in Arkansas Girls State after school selection. The request concerns students who qualified and were chosen by their schools but were denied a chance to attend. No separate timing is stated for this request.