Senator Ricky Hill is a Republican representing Senate District 11 in Arkansas, which includes parts of Lonoke and Pulaski Counties. He resides in Cabot and serves as Senate Majority Whip, vice co-chair of the Joint Budget Committee, and chair of the Senate Insurance and Commerce Committee.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Cabot High School; earned a Master’s Degree in Agriculture Business and Economics from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.
• Early Life and Career: Grew up on his parents’ farm in rural Lonoke County, helping with farming and the family’s residential construction business. Competed as a professional bull rider in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association for four years. Married to Cynthia for over 34 years; they have two adult children.
• Professional Background: Executive Vice President at Bank OZK; operates family hay and cattle farm.
• Prior Service: Cabot School Board member , including as President; former Secretary of Cabot Chamber of Commerce; former board member of Lonoke County CASA.
• *Senate Service *: Previously represented District 29; seniority of 14 years. Holds or has held key roles including chair of Senate Transportation and Technology Committee, former chair of Senate Insurance and Commerce Committee, co-chair of Game and Fish/State Police Subcommittee, and member of multiple committees like Public Health, Joint Budget, and Legislative Audit. Sponsored legislation on dementia services, prayer in schools, broadband infrastructure, military license transfers, teacher salaries, and tax cuts.