Documents for March 2015

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SB79 veto letter

Gov. Asa Hutchinson letter to Senate about veto of Senate Bill 79 on Tuesday, March 31, 2015.

Stodola letter to Hutchinson

Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, asked Gov. Asa Hutchinson to veto HB1228.

Federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993

The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993, is a federal law aimed at preventing laws that "substantially burden" a person's free exercise of religion.

Indiana Senate Enrolled Act 101

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence on Thursday, March 26, 2015, signed into law this act, which prohibits state laws that "substantially burden" a person's ability to follow his religious beliefs. The definition of "person" includes religious institutions, businesses and associations.

Arkansas House Bill 1228

HB1228 was written to "provide protection for religious practice and to provide remedies and penalties for violating or abusing religious protections."

DYS Action Plan

The Department of Youth Services resumed utilization of the Yell County Juvenile Detention Center on March 27, 2015.

Motion to dismiss complaint

The motion to dismiss a complaint filed against Michael Morton, Gilbert Baker and former Judge Michael Maggio over Maggio's handling of a negligence lawsuit.

Brief for motion to dismiss complaint

A brief for the motion to dismiss a complaint filed against Michael Morton, Gilbert Baker and former Judge Michael Maggio over Maggio's handling of a negligence lawsuit.

Brad Bolding's appeal letter

North Little Rock High School head football coach Brad Bolding filed a letter of appeal on Thursday contesting the district’s decision to fire him.

Jack Gillean appeal filing

Former University of Central Arkansas Chief of Staff Jack Gillean's commercial burglary conviction should be affirmed because Gillean has not shown that the trial court was wrong to allow the introduction of some evidence, the attorney general's office said in a Monday, March 16, 2015, filing to the Arkansas Court of Appeals.

Judge Griffen's ruling

Judge Wendell Griffen declined to recuse from the LIttle Rock School District takeover case and set a scheduling order for the case on Thursday.

Hearing schedule

Judge Wendell Griffen declined to recuse from the LIttle Rock School District takeover case and set a scheduling order for the case on Thursday.

Recommendation Letter

A recommendation letter for David Norsworthy to succeed Michael Morton on the Health Services Permit Commission.

Annual statements for Arkansas Superior Select

Annual statements for Arkansas Superior Select

Judge Kristine Baker order

Judge Kristine Baker on Wednesday issued a ruling denying a motion to allow same-sex marriages in Arkansas while the issue is being appealed.

Investigation of the Ferguson Police Department

Justice Department investigation of the Ferguson Police Department released Wednesday, March 4, 2015.

Justice Department report on shooting of Michael Brown

Justice Department report released Wednesday, March 4, 2015, on the criminal investigation into the shooting death of Michael Brown by the Ferguson, Mo., police Officer Darren Wilson.

Recusal letter

The Arkansas Department of Education filed a formal motion on March 2 asking Judge Wendell L. Griffen to recuse from the Little Rock School District lawsuit.

Wendell Griffen's response

The Arkansas Department of Education filed a formal motion on March 2 asking Judge Wendell L. Griffen to recuse from the Little Rock School District lawsuit.

Clark's resignation letter

Searcy Police Department Chief Jeremy Clark resigned on Tuesday, March 3, after Agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearm and Explosives searched Clark's home.