Arkansas Senate votes to allow president to seek 2nd term

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Senate has changed its rules to allow the chamber's president to seek a second term.

The Senate approved the rule change Wednesday before formally adjourning this year's legislative session. Senate President Pro Tem Jonathan Dismang has said he hasn't decided whether to seek another term leading the 35-member body.

Dismang, a Republican, said he doesn't have a timeline for deciding whether to run again.

House Speaker Jeremy Gillam earlier this month said he plans to seek another term leading that chamber.

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