State House 12
1. Abortion: The 1973 Roe v. Wade U.S. Supreme Court abortion decision.
2. COVID: Letting private businesses terminate employees who are not vaccinated against COVID-19.
Hope Duke (Republican)
Oppose
I supported legislative efforts that allowed for testing options for employees who chose not to be vaccinated.
I supported legislative efforts that allowed for testing options for employees who chose not to be vaccinated.
3. Marijuana: Legalizing recreational marijuana in Arkansas.
4. Education: Allowing public funds allocated for the education of a child to be used to pay for an education at any school the parent chooses.
Hope Duke (Republican)
Support
Any legislation addressing school choice needs to be well thought out. Parents and communities need to have a significant opportunity to give their input. That is the best way to ensure there are no unintended consequences which might work against the ultimate goal of a quality education and choice for all families.
Any legislation addressing school choice needs to be well thought out. Parents and communities need to have a significant opportunity to give their input. That is the best way to ensure there are no unintended consequences which might work against the ultimate goal of a quality education and choice for all families.
5. Critical Race Theory: Withholding state funds from any public school that promotes critical race theory.
Hope Duke (Republican)
Support
CRT curriculums and programs of concern come under many different names and are often moving targets. Legislation that addresses those areas needs to be well researched and vetted. Constituent input is vital when discussing removing funding from a local school. When aware of the issue parents can often make the change on the local level. We need to make sure they have those tools and know how to use them.
CRT curriculums and programs of concern come under many different names and are often moving targets. Legislation that addresses those areas needs to be well researched and vetted. Constituent input is vital when discussing removing funding from a local school. When aware of the issue parents can often make the change on the local level. We need to make sure they have those tools and know how to use them.
6. Elections: Requiring absentee ballots to be notarized in order to be counted in an election.
Hope Duke (Republican)
Support
We need to wisely explore all the ways we can make our elections more secure.
We need to wisely explore all the ways we can make our elections more secure.
7. Privacy: Requiring individuals to use the changing room, restroom, or shower of their biological sex on government property—such as public schools, state parks, and government buildings.
8. Nursing Homes: Allowing family members to place a “granny camera” in the room of a nursing home resident for monitoring and visiting purposes.
Hope Duke (Republican)
Undecided
I would like to speak to families of residents and healthcare workers to gain a better understanding of what this would look like for everyone involved. Keeping our elderly safe and secure is of utmost importance.
I would like to speak to families of residents and healthcare workers to gain a better understanding of what this would look like for everyone involved. Keeping our elderly safe and secure is of utmost importance.
9. Marriage: Making it more difficult to obtain a divorce by eliminating general indignities as grounds for divorce.