Opinion No.

The Honorable B.G. Hendrix Speaker of the House 2215 So. 40th Street Fort Smith, AR 72903

Dear Mr. Speaker:

This is in response to your request for an opinion concerning what action the Legislature should take in addressing the situation of a member-elect of the House of Representatives who has pleaded guilty to federal misdemeanor charges and who will begin serving time in a federal penitentiary some time in February, in the middle of the upcoming legislative session. It is our understanding that the charges involve the misuse of Farmer's Home Administration Loan monies.

We should note…