2019 Primary Sponsor
TO REQUIRE REPORTS
UNDER THE TRANSFORMATION AND EFFICIENCIES ACT OF 2019 INCLUDING SAVINGS
REPORTS.
HB1506
Act 503TO IMPOSE A CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR THEFT OF
DECORATIVE OR MEMORIAL ITEMS FROM A CEMETERY OR GRAVE SITE.
TO AMEND CERTAIN
DEFINITIONS THAT APPLY TO THE GUARANTEED ENERGY COST SAVINGS ACT AND ENERGY
SAVINGS CONTRACTS.
TO AMEND THE STATUTES
CONCERNING OBTAINING A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FROM THE
ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO AMEND THE LOCAL
FOOD, FARMS, AND JOBS ACT.
CONCERNING DISTRICT
COURTS; AND CONCERNING THE DISTRICT COURTS OF THE THIRTY-FIRST JUDICIAL
DISTRICT.
TO CONGRATULATE THE
WONDERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL LADY DAREDEVILS FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS.
2019 CoSponsor
TO AUTHORIZE THE
ISSUANCE OF A PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE TO A SURVIVING
SPOUSE.
TO REDUCE THE COSTS OF
CONCEALED CARRY LICENSURE AND FIREARM OWNERSHIP.
TO CREATE THE TEACHER
SALARY ENHANCEMENT ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REMOVE THE
REQUIREMENT FOR A MANDATORY COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE AGREEMENT FOR AN ADVANCED
PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE TO HAVE PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY.
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT
BELOW WHICH SALES AND USE TAX IS NOT DUE ON THE PURCHASE OF A USED MOTOR
VEHICLE; AND TO ELIMINATE THE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN MOTOR
VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND SEMITRAILERS.
TO REQUIRE A CERTAIN
PERCENTAGE OF LOTTERY PROCEEDS TO BE NET PROCEEDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS.
TO ALLOW FOR EXTENDED
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH UNSTRUCTURED SOCIAL TIME; TO REQUIRE A CERTAIN
AMOUNT OF TIME FOR RECESS; AND TO CONSIDER SUPERVISION DURING UNSTRUCTURED
SOCIAL TIME AS INSTRUCTIONAL.
TO ELIMINATE THE
WAITING LIST FOR THE ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES WAIVER PROGRAM, ALSO KNOWN
AS THE "DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WAIVER".
TO PROVIDE A SALES AND
USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR WATER USED BY A POULTRY FARM; AND TO REQUIRE THE ADOPTION
OF RELATED RULES.
TO ESTABLISH A FARM TO
SCHOOL AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM; AND TO CREATE THE POSITION OF A
FARM TO SCHOOL AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR WITHIN THE
ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT.
TO PROMOTE THE
PURCHASE OF HEALTHY PRODUCTS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
BENEFITS.
TO CREATE THE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ABLE-BODIED ADULTS ACT OF 2019.
TO PROVIDE FOR
MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES THAT ADDRESS THE MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES; TO
PROVIDE FOR IMMEDIATE AND ONGOING REGULAR REVIEWS OF MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT
RATES AND METHODOLOGIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO RECOGNIZE THAT
ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF CHILDREN IS A SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM; TO
COMMEND THE IMPORTANT WORK BEING DONE TO COMBAT THE PROBLEM; AND TO PROCLAIM
APRIL 11, 2019, AS “CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER DAY”.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS
HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT; AND TO ABOLISH ABORTION IN ARKANSAS AND PROTECT THE
LIVES OF UNBORN CHILDREN.
TO ESTABLISH THE
FORMING OPEN AND ROBUST UNIVERSITY MINDS (FORUM) ACT.
TO REDUCE THE FEES FOR
A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN; AND TO REDUCE THE FEE TO RENEW A
LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
TO REMOVE THE
REQUIREMENT FOR A MANDATORY COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE AGREEMENT FOR AN ADVANCED
PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE TO HAVE PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY.
TO CREATE THE DOWN
SYNDROME DISCRIMINATION BY ABORTION PROHIBITION ACT.
TO PROVIDE FOR
INELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN RETIREMENT BENEFITS UPON CONVICTION OF A FELONY
ARISING OUT OF AN ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIAL'S OFFICIAL ACTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN
EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS BY CERTAIN PHYSICIANS AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES FOR
ABORTION COMPLICATIONS.
TO REQUIRE A STUDY AND
ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS AND PROCESSES OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION.
TO AMEND THE MEANS BY
WHICH FUNDING IS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE PRODUCTIVITY-BASED FUNDING MODEL.
TO DISTRIBUTE FUNDS
FROM THE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE TRUST FUND TO CERTAIN FOUR-YEAR STATE-SUPPORTED
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION BASED ON AN INSTITUTION'S IN-STATE FULL-TIME
EQUIVALENT ENROLLMENT.
2017 Primary Sponsor
CONCERNING THE
CRITERIA THAT NONRESIDENTIAL BUSINESS CONSUMERS MUST MEET IN ORDER TO OPT OUT
OF UTILITY-SPONSORED ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AND MEASURES.
TO AMEND THE LAW
CONCERNING A PROPERTY OWNER'S BILL OF RIGHTS.
CONCERNING VISITATION
WITH AN ENDANGERED ADULT, AN IMPAIRED ADULT, OR A WARD.
TO CREATE THE LOCAL FOOD,
FARMS, AND JOBS ACT.
TO AMEND THE
DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE SEVERANCE TAX.
TO AMEND THE LAW
CONCERNING CERTAIN POWERS OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; AND TO
AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION'S AUTHORITY
OVER ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AND MEASURES.
MAKING APPLICATION TO
THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION OF THE STATES TO PROPOSE AN
AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
CoSponsor
TO RESTRICT PURCHASES
USING FOOD STAMP BENEFITS; AND TO REQUIRE RECIPIENTS OF FOOD STAMPS TO SHOW
IDENTIFICATION TO USE FOOD STAMP BENEFITS.
CONCERNING THE USE OF
EMERGENCY VEHICLE LIGHTS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS TAX
LAW CONCERNING INCOME TAX, SALES AND USE TAXES, AND THE SOFT DRINK TAX; AND TO
SUPPLEMENT THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TRUST FUND TO OFFSET DECREASED
DEPOSITS FROM TAX REVENUES.
TO CLARIFY THE
OBLIGATIONS OF RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS AND RESIDENTIAL TENANTS; AND TO REQUIRE
IMPLIED QUALITY STANDARDS FOR TENANTS OF RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY.
CREATING A SENTENCE
ENHANCEMENT FOR CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES TARGETING A CURRENT OR FORMER LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, FIRST RESPONDER, OR HIS OR HER FAMILY; AND TO DECLARE AN
EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW AN
OUT-OF-STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO FOLLOW A VEHICLE INTO ARKANSAS TO
INVESTIGATE A FELONY OR THE OPERATION OF A VEHICLE WHILE THE DRIVER IS
INTOXICATED, IMPAIRED, OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
TO AMEND THE GROUNDS
FOR DIVORCE OR SEPARATION UNDER THE COVENANT MARRIAGE ACT OF 2001; AND TO ADD
EMOTIONAL ABUSE AS A GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE AND SEPARATION UNDER THE COVENANT
MARRIAGE ACT OF 2001.
HONOR ARKANSAS
VETERANS ACT OF 2017.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS
FUTURE GRANT PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH THE
STOLEN VALOR ACT.
TO REQUIRE THE PASSAGE
OF THE CIVICS PORTION OF THE NATURALIZATION TEST USED BY UNITED STATES
CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES BEFORE A STUDENT MAY RECEIVE A HIGH SCHOOL
DIPLOMA OR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA.
TO AMEND THE DATES OF
THE GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION AND PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION; TO AMEND THE
TIME PERIOD FOR FILING AS A CANDIDATE FOR A PRIMARY ELECTION; AND TO AMEND THE
TIME FOR THE FISCAL SESSION.
TO AMEND THE DATES OF
THE GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION AND PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION; TO AMEND THE
TIME PERIOD FOR FILING AS A CANDIDATE FOR A PRIMARY ELECTION; AND TO AMEND THE
TIME FOR THE FISCAL SESSION.
TO PROVIDE THAT A
PERSON WHO IS RECEIVING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND WHO WINS A LOTTERY PRIZE SHALL REIMBURSE
THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
TO AMEND THE PROPERTY
ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY ACT.
HONORING THE 308TH
TITAN II STRATEGIC MISSILE WING AND THE RESPONSE TO THE 1980 MISSILE EXPLOSION
AT DAMASCUS, ARKANSAS.
COMMENDING ARKANSAS
FARMERS, RANCHERS, AND FORESTERS FOR THEIR VITAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SECURITY
AND ECONOMIC WELLBEING OF THE STATE AND THE NATION.
TO RECOGNIZE THE
POSITIVE IMPACT OF THE ARKANSAS 4-H PROGRAM ON OUR YOUTH AND TO CELEBRATE 4-H
DAY ON FEBRUARY 16, 2017.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS TAX
LAW CONCERNING INCOME TAX, SALES AND USE TAXES, AND THE SOFT DRINK TAX; AND TO
SUPPLEMENT THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TRUST FUND TO OFFSET DECREASED
DEPOSITS FROM TAX REVENUES.
CONCERNING THE
PLACEMENT OF A GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMORIAL MONUMENT ON THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS.
TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AND NATURAL GAS INFRASTRUCTURE EXPANSION.
TO ESTABLISH THE ELECTRIC
RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT OF 2017; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE
ASSESSMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL FINE FOR CRIMINAL OFFENSES COMMITTED AGAINST OR IN
THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD AND THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL FINE FOR TRAFFIC
VIOLATIONS COMMITTED IN THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD.
SUPPORTING THE
DEPLOYMENT OF ADVANCED, INNOVATIVE ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION TECHNOLOGY.
A CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT LIMITING CONTINGENCY FEES AND AWARDS OF PUNITIVE AND NON-ECONOMIC
DAMAGES; AND CHANGING THE POWERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE SUPREME COURT
REGARDING RULES OF PLEADING, PRACTICE, AND PROCEDURE.
2015 Primary Sponsor
TO CREATE THE
SUCCESSOR CORPORATION ASBESTOS-RELATED LIABILITY FAIRNESS ACT.
TO CLARIFY
REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
FROM THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH A BILL OF
RIGHTS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER.
2015 CoSponsor
TO AMEND THE LAWS
REGARDING WATER QUALITY REGULATIONS AND WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS; AND TO
AUTHORIZE NUTRIENT WATER QUALITY TRADING, CREDITS, OFFSETS, AND COMPLIANCE
ASSOCIATIONS.
TO REGULATE THE USE OF
CERTAIN DRUGS USED TO INDUCE AN ABORTION; AND TO PROVIDE FOR DISCIPLINARY
PROCEEDINGS FOR ABORTIONS PERFORMED IN VIOLATION OF THIS ACT.
TO ALLOW
MUNICIPALITIES TO CONTRACT FOR FIRE SERVICE.
TO ENACT THE RELIGIOUS
FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE USE OF
DEADLY PHYSICAL FORCE IN DEFENSE OF A PERSON; AND CONCERNING CIVIL LIABILITY
PROTECTION.
TO PROVIDE A WAIVER
FOR A SCHOOL DISTRICT FROM AN ADMINISTRATIVE CONSOLIDATION OR REORGANIZATION
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE COUNTY
APPROPRIATION PROCESS.
CONCERNING THE
CARRYING OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN BY A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSEE INTO A POLLING
PLACE.
TO AMEND THE MAXIMUM
BENEFIT PERIOD AND WEEKLY BENEFIT AMOUNT UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE
SERVICES LAW.
TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS
HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE ACT; TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS HEALTH INSURANCE
MARKETPLACE LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE; AND TO AMEND CERTAIN LAWS
REFERRING TO THE ARKANSAS HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE
DISPOSITION OF FEES AND FINES RELATED TO FERAL HOGS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A
RESIDENT DEPREDATION PERMIT TO HUNT AND TRAP FERAL HOGS.
TO PERMIT AN ELECTED
OFFICIAL WHO IS A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSEE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN THE
COURTHOUSE THAT CONTAINS THE ELECTED PERSON'S PRIMARY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT.
TO CREATE THE 2015
SCHOOL SAFETY ACT.
CONCERNING THE
"JOURNEY" PROVISION IN REGARD TO THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF CARRYING A
WEAPON.
TO RECOGNIZE THE
IMPORTANCE OF PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTERS IN ARKANSAS.
TO SUPPORT THE
ARKANSAS RUN FOR THE FALLEN 5K ON MARCH 22, 2015, AS WE HONOR ARKANSAS SERVICE
MEMBERS WHO FOUGHT AND DIED DURING THE GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM.
TO PERMIT FOR GOOD
CAUSE AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR BOILER INSPECTIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AN ACT FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES
- TRANSFER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CENTERS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2014-2015 FISCAL
YEAR.
TO CREATE PROCEDURES
FOR OVERSIGHT OF FOSSIL-FUEL-FIRED ELECTRIC GENERATING UNITS; TO REGULATE
CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS; AND TO CREATE PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL OF THE STATE
PLAN BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
TO REGULATE THE USE OF
CERTAIN DRUGS USED TO INDUCE AN ABORTION; AND TO PROVIDE FOR DISCIPLINARY
PROCEEDINGS FOR ABORTIONS PERFORMED IN VIOLATION OF THIS ACT.
TO EXTEND SECOND
AMENDMENT RIGHTS TO PERSONS LEGALLY RESIDING IN ARKANSAS; CONCERNING RESIDENCY
REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS
SOFT DRINK TAX ACT; AND TO AMEND THE CALCULATION OF TAXES ON SOFT DRINK SYRUP
AND SIMPLE SYRUP.
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
MONUMENT DISPLAY ACT.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW
CONCERNING THE FREE EXERCISE OF RELIGION; TO ENACT THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
RESTORATION ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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