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State House 63

1. Abortion: The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization abortion decision.
Oppose
Women are wise enough to make their own healthcare decisions without government attempting to make that decision for them.
Fred Leonard (Democrat)
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2. Abortion: Arkansas' current law that prohibits abortion except to save the life of the mother in a medical emergency.
Oppose
Women should have the right to make their own healthcare decisions.
Fred Leonard (Democrat)
Candidate Refused to Complete the Survey.

3. Education: The 2023 LEARNS Act passed by the Arkansas Legislature that makes comprehensive changes to Arkansas' education laws.
Oppose
This law is a risk to strong public education and was ultimately about taking public funds from public schools and giving them to private schools.
Fred Leonard (Democrat)
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4. Marijuana: Legalizing recreational marijuana.
Support
Fred Leonard (Democrat)
Candidate Refused to Complete the Survey.

5. Guns: Banning firearms that are commonly known as "assault weapons."
Support
Fred Leonard (Democrat)
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6. Gender-Identity: Prohibiting minors from receiving puberty blockers, hormones, or surgery for the purpose of gender transition.
Undecided
This is ultimately a family and parental decision.
Fred Leonard (Democrat)
Candidate Refused to Complete the Survey.

7. COVID-19: Allowing state government to close private businesses during a health emergency.
Support
The government should intervene when necessary to protect and safeguard the public during times of crisis and Unprecedented emergencies.
Fred Leonard (Democrat)
Candidate Refused to Complete the Survey.

8. Nursing Homes: Letting nursing home residents voluntarily place cameras in their own rooms to enable their family members to see and hear them.
Support
Fred Leonard (Democrat)
Candidate Refused to Complete the Survey.

9. Freedom of Information: Further amending the Freedom of Information Act to prevent disclosure of deliberative documents such as government memos and letters, as discussed in the special legislative session of 2023.
Oppose
The Freedom of Information Act should not be dismantled, it should be protected & strengthened to improve transparency and confidence in government leadership.
Fred Leonard (Democrat)
Candidate Refused to Complete the Survey.