On March 19, the Arkansas House passed HB 1703 by a vote of 52-41. The bill has had a perilous history so far. First it failed in Committee, then on reconsideration it passed. The same thing then happened on the House floor; first it lost, but then reconsideration was granted, and it won. Democrats control the Arkansas legislature and hold the Governorship. The Governor has already said he will sign it if it passes the Senate.