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Matthew Shepherd, front row center,
has served as the leader of the
Arkansas House since 2018.
MISTER SPEAKER
Shepherd elected to historic third term as Speaker
Photography by: Rayna Mackey
W
ho is Matthew Shepherd? He was
quarterback of the El Dorado Wildcats
in 1992 and 1993. He attended Ouachita
Baptist University and earned his law degree
from U of A. He is husband to Alie,
father to Eli, Mary Kate and Libby. He was elected State Representative
in 2010 and has served as President
and Chairman of the Board of the annual Murphy
USA Football Classic for the past 8 years. While
his most coveted role is husband and father, most
Arkansans know him best as " Mr. Speaker. "
Since 2018, Matthew Shepherd has served as the
assigning committee leadership, and naming members to
select committees. He also works closely with the Governor
and President Pro Tempore of the Senate regarding legislation
and other issues of importance to the state. As you can
see this position is one of great importance in our state's
legislative process.
" Every year I see ideas that may seem to be ordiBEST
leader
of the Arkansas House of Representatives.
The Speaker of the House presides over the House
of Representatives and is elected every two years
by the membership. Since being sworn in, Shepherd
has been re-elected to three additional terms;
a feat that no other speaker has accomplished.
Shepherd's duties during session include supervising and
directing the daily order of business, presiding over the House
sessions, preserving order in the House, making initial parliamentary
rulings, assigning bills to the appropriate committee,
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nary become extraordinary legislation. A fair legislative
process is essential in making that happen, "
says Shepherd. " With 100 members of the House
of Representatives, and each member representing
their respective constituents from across Arkansas,
every member's input is valuable. Thus, I believe
one of the most important roles as Speaker is ensuring
that every member is treated fairly and that
every viewpoint is considered. "
The job does not stop when the Legislature adjourns
and returns to their districts; the Speaker also oversees
all House management functions between sessions. Shepherd
has performed these tasks all while managing the responsibilities
the people of south Arkansas who elected him as one of
their State Representatives. p
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