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FIRST DAY’S PROCEEDINGS HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Little Rock, Arkansas January 10, 2011
The House was called to order at 12:00 Noon by the Parliamentarian of the 87th General Assembly, The Honorable Tim Massanelli. The Rules of the House of Representatives for the 87th General Assembly will be the temporary Rules of the House for the 88th General Assembly.
The House stood and was led in prayer by the Reverend Michael Mattox, Senior Pastor, First United Methodist Church, Little Rock, Arkansas.
The House stood and gave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The colors were posted by the Arkansas Army National Guard, Governor’s Color Guard.
The National Anthem and Patriotic Musicals were sung by Billy Joe Shaver.
The Parliamentarian appointed the following named Committee to notify the Secretary of State, The Honorable Charlie Daniels, that the General Assembly has convened and to escort him to the Podium of the House Chamber:
Representative Duncan Baird, Chairperson Representative Nate Steel Representative Stephen Meeks Representative John Catlett Representative Leslee Milam Post Representative Ann V. Clemmer Representative James Ratliff Representative Karen S. Hopper Representative David J. Sanders Representative Darrin Williams Representative Matthew Shepherd Representative Fredrick J. Love Representative Fred Smith Representative Walls McCrary Representative Gary Stubblefield Representative Kelley Linck Representative Tommy Thompson Representative Justin T. Harris Representative Tim Summers
The Parliamentarian recognized the Sergeant at Arms.
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The Honorable Charlie Daniels, Secretary of State, certified the election of members of the House of Representatives and presented the Certification of Election.
STATE OF ARKANSAS SECRETARY OF STATE
TO THE ARKANSAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In compliance with the requirements of Arkansas law, I have the honor today of presenting to this Honorable Body the list of members elected to the State House of Representatives of the 88th General Assembly. I hereby certify that each of the following members received the highest number of votes cast in his or her respective district in the General Election on November 2, 2010, as certified to the Secretary of State by the various County Boards of Election Commissioners, to-wit:
Name District
Mary P. Hickerson State Representative District 1 Larry Cowling State Representative District 2 David “Bubba” Powers State Representative District 3 Lane Jean State Representative District 4 David Fielding State Representative District 5 Matthew Shepherd State Representative District 6 Garry L. Smith State Representative District 7 Jeff R. Wardlaw State Representative District 8 Eddie L. Cheatham State Representative District 9 Sheilla E. Lampkin State Representative District 10 Efrem Elliott State Representative District 11 Robert S. Moore, Jr. State Representative District 12 Clark M. Hall State Representative District 13 Tiffany Rogers State Representative District 14 Walls McCrary State Representative District 15 James Word State Representative District 16 Henry Wilkins IV State Representative District 17 Toni Bradford State Representative District 18 Bobby J. Pierce State Representative District 19 Johnnie J. Roebuck State Representative District 20
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Nate Steel State Representative District 21 Nate Bell State Representative District 22 Randy Stewart State Representative District 23 State Representative District 24 John T. Vines State Representative District 25 Loy Mauch State Representative District 26 Andy Mayberry State Representative District 27
Kim Hammer State Representative District 28 Ann Clemmer State Representative District 29 Bruce Westerman State Representative District 30 David J. Sanders State Representative District 31 Allen Kerr State Representative District 32 Fred Allen State Representative District 33 John W. Walker State Representative District 34 Fredrick Love State Representative District 35 Darrin Williams State Representative District 36 Kathy Webb State Representative District 37 John C. Edwards State Representative District 38 Tracy Steele State Representative District 39 Barry Hyde State Representative District 40 Ed Garner State Representative District 41 Jane English State Representative District 42 Jim Nickels State Representative District 43 Mark Perry State Representative District 44 Linda S. Tyler State Representative District 45 David Meeks State Representative District 46 Stephen Meeks State Representative District 47 Davy Carter State Representative District 48 Jeremy Gillam State Representative District 49 Mark Biviano State Representative District 50 Marshall Wright State Representative District 51 Reginald Murdock State Representative District 52 Keith M. Ingram State Representative District 53 Fred Smith State Representative District 54 Tommy Lee Baker State Representative District 55 Buddy Lovell State Representative District 56 Jerry Brown State Representative District 57
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Jody Dickinson State Representative District 58 Josh Johnston State Representative District 59 Tommy Thompson State Representative District 60 John Catlett State Representative District 61 Terry Rice State Representative District 62 Denny Altes State Representative District 63 Stephanie Malone State Representative District 64 Tracy Pennartz State Representative District 65 Gary Deffenbaugh State Representative District 66 Gary Stubblefield State Representative District 67 Andrea Lea State Representative District 68 Betty Overbey State Representative District 69 Robert E. Dale State Representative District 70 Tommy Wren State Representative District 71 James McLean State Representative District 72 James Ratliff State Representative District 73 Butch Wilkins State Representative District 74 Jon Hubbard State Representative District 75 Homer Lenderman State Representative District 76 Charolette Wagner State Representative District 77 Billy Gaskill State Representative District 78 Mike Patterson State Representative District 79 Linda Collins-Smith State Representative District 80 Karen Hopper State Representative District 81 Lori Benedict State Representative District 82 Leslee Milam Post State Representative District 83 Jon S. Eubanks State Representative District 84 John Burris State Representative District 85 Kelley Linck State Representative District 86 Justin T. Harris State Representative District 87 Uvalde Lindsey State Representative District 88 Charlie Collins State Representative District 89 David L. Branscum State Representative District 90 Bryan B. King State Representative District 91 Greg Leding State Representative District 92 Jon Woods State Representative District 93 Les Carnine State Representative District 94 Duncan Baird State Representative District 95
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Debra Hobbs State Representative District 96 Jonathan Barnett State Representative District 97 Donna Hutchinson State Representative District 98 Tim Summers State Representative District 99 Mary Lou Slinkard State Representative District 100
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the Secretary of State on this the 10th day of January, 2011.
/s/ CHARLIE DANIELS SECRETATY OF STATE STATE OF ARKANSAS
The Parliamentarian appointed the following named Committee to notify The Honorable Bynum Gipson, Circuit Judge, Tenth Judicial Circuit, Division 3, Monticello, that the General Assembly has convened and is ready to take the Oath of Office and to escort the Judge to the Podium to administer the Oath of Office to members of the House of Representatives of the 88th General Assembly:
Representative Jon Woods, Chairperson Representative Tracy Steele Representative Tommy Wren Representative Linda S. Tyler Representative Terry Rice Representative Buddy Lovell Representative John W. Walker Representative Jim Nickels Representative Nate Bell Representative Andrea Lea Representative Lori Benedict Representative Allen Kerr Representative Mary L. Slinkard Representative Robert E. Dale Representative Charlie Collins Representative Davy Carter Representative Betty Overbey Representative Les “Skip” Carnine Representative Reginald Murdock Representative Marshall Wright Representative Mary P. “Prissy” Hickerson
The Parliamentarian recognized the Sergeant at Arms.
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The Parliamentarian recognized Representative Toni Bradford for motion relative to the seating of members for the Oath of Office.
The following members answered to the electronic roll call by the Chief Clerk of the House:
Allen, Altes, Baird, Baker, Barnett, Bell, Benedict, Biviano, Bradford, Branscum, Brown, Burris, Carnine, Carter, Catlett, Cheatham, Clemmer, Collins, Collins-Smith, Dale, Deffenbaugh, Dickinson, Edwards, Elliott, English, Eubanks, Fielding, Garner, Gaskill, Gillam, Hall, Hammer, Harris, Hobbs, Hopper, Hubbard, Hyde, Ingram, Jean, Johnston, Kerr, Lampkin, Lea, Leding, Lenderman, Linck, Love, Lovell, Malone, Mauch, Mayberry, McCrary, McLean, D. Meeks, S. Meeks, Murdock, Nickels, Overbey, Patterson, Pennartz, Perry, Pierce, Post, Ratliff, Rice, Roebuck, Rogers, Sanders, Shepherd, G. Smith, Steel, Steele, Stewart, Stubblefield, Summers, Thompson, Tyler, Vines, Wagner, Walker, Wardlaw, Webb, Westerman, B. Wilkins, H. Wilkins, Williams, Woods, Word, Wren, Wright.
Total ...... 90
The following members were absent and did not answer to the roll call: Cowling, Hickerson, Hutchinson, King, Lindsey, Powers, Slinkard, F. Smith, Mr. Speaker.
Total ……………………………………………………….9
A quorum was present.
The Seating and Oath of Office was administered by The Honorable Bynum Gipson, Circuit Judge, Tenth Judicial Circuit, Division 3, Monticello.
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The Parliamentarian recognized Representative Bobby J. Pierce to place in nomination the name of The Honorable Robert S. Moore, Jr., as the Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 88th General Assembly.
The Parliamentarian recognized Representative Tim Summers who moved that the nominations close.
The Parliamentarian recognized Representative Johnnie J. Roebuck for motion that the vote of the entire membership be recorded for The Honorable Robert S. Moore, Jr., as the Speaker of the House for the 88th General Assembly. The record follows:
Allen, Altes, Baird, Baker, Barnett, Bell, Benedict, Biviano, Bradford, Branscum, Brown, Burris, Carnine, Carter, Catlett, Cheatham, Clemmer, Collins, Collins-Smith, Dale, Deffenbaugh, Dickinson, Edwards, Elliott, English, Eubanks, Fielding, Garner, Gaskill, Gillam, Hall, Hammer, Harris, Hobbs, Hopper, Hubbard, Hyde, Ingram, Jean, Johnston, Kerr, Lampkin, Lea, Leding, Lenderman, Linck, Lindsey, Love, Lovell, Malone, Mauch, Mayberry, McCrary, McLean, D. Meeks, S. Meeks, Murdock, Nickels, Overbey, Patterson, Pennartz, Perry, Pierce, Post, Ratliff, Rice, Roebuck, Rogers, Sanders, Shepherd, Slinkard, G. Smith, Steel, Steele, Stewart, Stubblefield, Summers, Thompson, Tyler, Vines, Wagner, Walker, Wardlaw, Webb, Westerman, B. Wilkins, H. Wilkins, Williams, Woods, Word, Wren, Wright.
Total ...... 92
The following members were absent and did not answer to the roll call: Cowling, Hickerson, Hutchinson, King, Powers, F. Smith, Mr. Speaker.
Total ……………………………………………………….7
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The Parliamentarian declared that The Honorable Robert S. Moore, Jr., was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the House for the 88th General Assembly.
The Parliamentarian appointed the following named Committee to escort the Speaker to the Podium and to notify The Honorable Bynum Gipson, Circuit Judge, Tenth Judicial Circuit, Division 3, Monticello, that The Honorable Robert S. Moore, Jr., is ready to take the Oath of Office as Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives:
Representative Kathy Webb, Chairperson Representative Tommy Lee Baker Representative Jeff Wardlaw Representative Stephanie Malone Representative Barry Hyde Representative Charlotte Wagner Representative Jerry R. Brown Representative Ed Garner Representative David L. Branscum Representative Butch Wilkins Representative Clark Hall Representative Mike Patterson Representative Uvalde Lindsey Representative Jonathan Barnett Representative Mark Perry Representative John C. Edwards Representative Bruce Westerman Representative Jody Dickinson Representative Keith M. Ingram Representative Tracy Pennartz
The Parliamentarian recognized the Sergeant at Arms.
Oath of Office to Speaker Robert S. Moore, Jr., administered by The Honorable Bynum Gipson, Circuit Judge, Tenth Judicial Circuit, Division 3, Monticello.
Presentation of the Speaker of the House, Robert S. Moore, Jr., by Parliamentarian Tim Massanelli.
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REMARKS OF THE PARLIAMENTARIAN TIM MASSANELLI
One hundred years ago, in January, 1911, the House of Representatives of the 38th General Assembly met for the very first time, here in this Chamber. The State Capitol was not completed, but the House and Senate Chambers were usable; and so the 38th General Assembly came to order. Among the group of 100 legislators was a newly-elected representative from Desha County named Isaac Norman Moore. One hundred years later, in 2011, we have a man named Robert S. Moore, Jr., who represents Desha County. Robert S. Moore, Jr., is the grandson of Isaac Norman Moore. So, with that said, it is a high honor and privilege for me to present to you , Robert S. Moore, Jr., the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the 88th General Assembly of the State of Arkansas. Speaker Moore, you are recognized.
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REMARKS OF SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE ROBERT S. MOORE, JR. JANUARY 10, 2011
Thank you Mr. Parliamentarian. Thank you ladies and gentlemen of the
House, dedicated staff and honored guests. I am genuinely humbled by your confidence and commit to each of you that I will serve honorably and to the best of my ability for the people of this Great State and for you, the members of the 88th
General Assembly. I stand before you today to tell you that in accepting the challenges inherent in this office my work will be dedicated to assisting you in excelling in your duties to your constituents and to guide us as a legislative body to serve the best interests of the State of Arkansas.
Recognition of family
As Tim related, my grandfather was a freshman legislator in this chamber 100 years ago almost to the day. While knowing of his long service in the House and
Senate, it was only recently that I learned of this uncanny bit of history..…I knew my grandfather as "Big Daddy" and you may rest assured that I feel the ghost of big daddy present here today! No doubt he's sitting comfortably next to one of you right now. Big Daddy loved this institution, loved the legislative process and loved being a part of democracy in action. I share that love as I know each of you returning members do also and that each of you new members will begin to embrace from this day forward. But I'm not the only member today to have family preceding their service in the House, Terry Rice your father and grandfather; Hank Wilkins, your mother and father, Johnnie Roebuck, your husband, and David Branscum, your father...and almost unbelievably, 11 more of our colleagues enjoy that distinct honor.
As we celebrate this historic day in our chamber it is to be noted the great strides for humanity that have occurred over these hundred years...the diversity in our membership as regards race, gender, religion, age, and political party that we enjoy today did not and could not have occurred in the society of 1911. Many of the
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great changes reflected in this diversity were brought about because of the vision over the years, of our forefathers in this Chamber, to see what needed to done and more importantly, to have had the will and the courage to go against the often ill tempered protest of the status quo to accomplish the tough job at hand and make those just and necessary changes. As we begin the journey of the next 100 years as members of the 88th General Assembly, let us commit together to exemplify that courage in addressing the problems we face in 2011.
In JFK's book, "PROFILES IN COURAGE", Kennedy shares the stories of
Republicans and Democrats, Federalists and Independents, who stepped up in tough times with acts of courage. Kennedy writes that “to be courageous requires no exceptional qualifications, no magic formula, no special combination of time, place, and circumstance. It is an opportunity that sooner or later is presented to us all. Politics merely furnishes one arena which imposes special tests of courage.”
One hundred years ago, at the dawn of the automobile age, the legislature in this Chamber bravely tackled the issue of highways and roads….. our predecessors said that bold action was needed for Arkansas to meet the challenge of economic growth by providing the needed infrastructure. Today, we are called upon to meet that challenge again, to demonstrate the courage to act for the common good regardless of short term political ramifications. Now, so that the crisis in the highway funding issue doesn't create too much initial discomfort, let me make clear that the starting point on dealing with this serious problem is not simply raising taxes, because contrary to some opinion, democrats have no love for paying higher taxes either. Rather, the starting point is recognizing that we have a funding mechanism that is inadequate to meet current and future highway maintenance and construction needs and then having the courage to modify or change that funding structure so that future generations can safely travel our highways, so that industry will know that we have a viable plan that will insure their ability to move goods and services swiftly and economically, and so that tourists will be attracted in increasing numbers to
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enjoy the beauty of our scenic state. But rest assured, the old adage "there is no such thing as a free lunch" is applicable. If we are going to have a bright future for economic development in Arkansas we will find a way to pay for a highway system that is recognized nationally for its excellence.
Likewise, the 38th General Assembly was called upon to deal with matters of prison reform. The issues we face in this area today bare little similarity with those of 100 years ago, but the point is the same…changes have to be made...tough changes that will be successfully resolved only with the collective courage of this body.
We also owe it to all Arkansans that for the next 100 years our citizens will continue to enjoy our most precious natural resource…our ground and surface water supplies…in adequate quantity and with assured quality. Without a revision of our
22 year old State Water Plan, these fundamental and necessary goals will be in jeopardy. We must find the will to insure these guarantees are in place.
We will engage difficult issues that affect every district dealing with education, healthcare, security, and the environment. Our resolve in policy and funding solutions must be predicated on our commitment to work together for the benefit of all.
I believe that we will be judged by our constituents on whether we are willing to stand and answer these calls. And the test of our political character is the favorable judgment, not from our local newspaper at the end of the session, but of our children and grandchildren when they are standing in our shoes as adults 20 or
30 years from now. As expressed by my friend, Robert Dale, "what folks are saying a generation or two from now should be the measure of the worth of our efforts here as legislators"…Robert Dale is right and I like it. Harry Truman reminded us of our responsibility to govern with his admonition…"the buck stops here". The challenges regarding the future public good of our state that face the 88th General Assembly need to be resolved by the 88th General Assembly. We do a disservice to
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ourselves, the people we represent in our districts and to all of the citizens of
Arkansas if we do otherwise.
As we begin our work remember that regardless of your political party, regardless of the rhetoric involved in your election, we are here, not as adversaries but as partners sharing the same privilege of representing the best interests of all
Arkansans. We are not here as some remote battleground related to whatever misgivings are going on in Washington D. C., because if you don't yet know, please consider and learn that we have enormously more on our plate in taking care of the business of our citizens than we will ever have time to properly deal with. As
Abraham Lincoln said ,"the occasion is piled high with difficulty and we must rise with the occasion". So let us rise to the occasion and think anew in insuring the well being and safety of our citizens, in providing a quality education for our children while insuring that we have good job opportunities at home so that they can stay and become part of the future of our neighborhoods, our hometowns, our regions, enjoying quality of life in our Great State. The more time we spend wisely working on these matters that affect us all, the less time we will lose arguing on issues that impact only a few.
While the challenges of today may be more complex than those my Big
Daddy and his colleagues faced 100 years ago, I believe the goals are generally the same. By successfully running for public office, regardless of the motivation, we have agreed to place ourselves on the line, to show leadership, to show courage, and to work for the common and greater good of all Arkansans. That is our job description. Ronald Reagan provided guidance for each of us when he said "there are no easy answers, but there are simple answers. We just have to have the courage to do what we know is right". In doing what's right, we each have a role to play and a contribution to make if we are to meet the expectations of those who have given us the privilege to be here today as members of the 88th General
Assembly. In meeting our obligations to the people of Arkansas may we always be
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mindful of the words of the poet Alexander Pope when he wrote "Act well your part, there all the honor lies." Thank you. Now let’s go to work!
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Senator Robert Thompson and delegation notified the House that the Senate is duly organized and ready for business.
Speaker Robert S. Moore, Jr., announced Tim Massanelli as Parliamentarian for the House of Representatives for the 88th General Assembly.
The Honorable Bynum Gipson, Circuit Judge, Tenth Judicial Circuit, Division 3, Monticello, administered the Oath of Office to the Parliamentarian.
Speaker Robert S. Moore Jr., recognized Representative John Burris for motion to confirm Speaker Moore’s appointment of Ms. Sherri Stacks as the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Speaker Robert S. Moore, Jr., declared the results of the vote for the Chief Clerk of the House. Motion carried.
Circuit Judge Bynum Gipson administered the Oath of Office to the Chief Clerk of the House, Ms. Sherri Stacks.
Speaker Moore recognized Representative James McLean for presentation of HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1001, providing for a Joint Session of the House and Senate at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2011, to declare the results of certain elections, to declare ballot issue results and to hear an address by The Honorable Mike Beebe, Governor of the State of Arkansas.
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1001 was read for the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, read the third time, adopted and ordered transmitted to the Senate.
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Speaker Moore announced Representative Bobby J. Pierce be Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives for the 88th General Assembly.
Speaker Moore announced the names of the four (4) Assistant Speakers Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives for the 88th General Assembly as follows:
Assistant Speakers Pro Tempore 1st Caucus District Representative James McLean 2nd Caucus District Representative Robert E. Dale 3rd Caucus District Representative Stephanie Malone 4th Caucus District Representative Efrem Elliott
Speaker Moore announced the names of the Liaisons to the Senate as follows:
Liaisons to the Senate Representative Bobby J. Pierce, Chairperson Representative Tommy Wren Representative Allen Kerr Representative Linda Collins-Smith Representative Donna Hutchinson
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Speaker Moore announced the names of the Chairpersons and Vice Chairpersons of the ten (10) Standing Committees of the House of Representatives for the 88th General Assembly.
HOUSE STANDING COMMITTEES 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY (2011 - 2012) CLASS "A" EDUCATION Eddie L. Cheatham, Chairperson Johnnie J. Roebuck, Vice Chairperson
Eddie L. Cheatham Debra M. Hobbs Toni Bradford Les "Skip" Carnine Kathy Webb Robert E. Dale Johnnie J. Roebuck Karen S. Hopper Bobby J. Pierce Ann V. Clemmer Donna Hutchinson James McLean Randy Stewart Jody Dickinson Jerry R. Brown Jane English Duncan Baird Tracy Steele Tim Summers Tommy Wren
JUDICIARY Darrin Williams, Chairperson Henry "Hank" Wilkins, IV, Vice Chairperson
Tommy Lee Baker David "Bubba" Powers John T. Vines Terry Rice Matthew Shepherd Darrin Williams Gary Deffenbaugh Jim Nickels Kim Hammer Tiffany Rogers Jon S. Eubanks Mary L. Slinkard David L. Branscum Nate Steel James Ratliff Henry "Hank" Wilkins, IV Jeremy Gillam Marshall Wright John W. Walker Fred Smith
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PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR Linda S. Tyler, Chairperson Jon Woods, Vice Chairperson
Fred Allen Andrea Lea Billy W. Gaskill Garry L. Smith Jon Woods Butch Wilkins Buddy Lovell Mark Perry Bryan B. King Linda S. Tyler Clark Hall Stephanie Malone Barry Hyde Greg Leding Tracy Pennartz Jeff Wardlaw Charolette Wagner Sheilla E. Lampkin James L. Word Andy Mayberry
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Jonathan Barnett, Chairperson John Charles Edwards, Vice Chairperson
Jonathan Barnett Betty Overbey Walls McCrary Josh Johnston John Charles Edwards David Fielding Denny Altes Gary Stubblefield Lori Benedict Efrem Elliott John Catlett Loy Mauch Reginald Murdock District 24 David Meeks Tommy Thompson Mary P. “Prissy” Hickerson Jon Hubbard David J. Sanders Leslee Milam Post
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REVENUE AND TAXATION Davy Carter, Chairperson Larry Cowling, Vice Chairperson
Robert S. Moore, Jr. Fredrick J. Love Ed Garner Mark Biviano Mike Patterson Charlie Collins Larry Cowling Homer Lenderman Uvalde Lindsey Kelley Linck Keith M. Ingram Bruce Westerman Davy Carter Justin T. Harris Allen Kerr Linda Collins-Smith John Burris Nate Bell Stephen Meeks Lane Jean
CLASS "B"
AGING, CHILDREN and YOUTH, LEGISLATIVE and MILITARY AFFAIRS Stephanie Malone, Chairperson David "Bubba" Powers, Vice Chairperson
Billy W. Gaskill David Meeks David "Bubba" Powers Mary P. "Prissy" Hickerson Tim Summers David J. Sanders Stephanie Malone John W. Walker Darrin Williams Fred Smith Jody Dickinson Gary Stubblefield Lori Benedict Efrem Elliott Gary Deffenbaugh Loy Mauch Justin T. Harris *District 24 Kim Hammer Jon Hubbard
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AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Jerry R. Brown, Chairperson John Burris, Vice Chairperson
Robert S. Moore, Jr. John Burris Mike Patterson Stephen Meeks Randy Stewart Greg Leding Jerry R. Brown Lane Jean Garry L. Smith Fredrick J. Love Uvalde Lindsey Charlie Collins Mark Perry Homer Lenderman Robert E. Dale Kelley Linck Walls McCrary Matthew Shepherd John Charles Edwards James Ratliff
CITY, COUNTY AND LOCAL AFFAIRS Charolette Wagner, Chairperson Jane English, Vice Chairperson
Toni Bradford David L. Branscum Tommy Lee Baker Sheilla E. Lampkin Kathy Webb Jeremy Gillam Charolette Wagner Andy Mayberry Davy Carter Betty Overbey Jane English Josh Johnston Tracy Steele David Fielding Denny Altes Nate Bell Linda Collins-Smith Tommy Thompson Jon S. Eubanks Leslee Milam Post
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INSURANCE AND COMMERCE Fred Allen, Chairperson Allen Kerr, Vice Chairperson
Fred Allen Keith M. Ingram Jon Woods Allen Kerr Buddy Lovell Henry "Hank" Wilkins, IV Bobby J. Pierce Marshall Wright Bryan B. King Mark Biviano Barry Hyde Tommy Wren James L. Word John Catlett Les "Skip" Carnine Reginald Murdock Terry Rice Bruce Westerman Jonathan Barnett Jeff Wardlaw
STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Clark Hall, Chairperson Mary L. Slinkard, Vice Chairperson
Eddie L. Cheatham Butch Wilkins Ed Garner Linda S. Tyler Johnnie J. Roebuck Karen S. Hopper Clark Hall Ann V. Clemmer Donna Hutchinson Jim Nickels Larry Cowling James McLean Tracy Pennartz Tiffany Rogers Duncan Baird Mary L. Slinkard Debra M. Hobbs Nate Steel Andrea Lea John T. Vines
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HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEES/SPECIAL COMMITTEES 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY (2011-2012) - 1/10/11
HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEES RULES Keith M. Ingram, Chairperson Robert E. Dale, Vice Chairperson
Bobby J. Pierce John Charles Edwards Kathy Webb Mary P. Hickerson John T. Vines Stephanie Malone James McLean Davy Carter Tommy Lee Baker Barry Hyde Darrin Williams Terry Rice Tommy Thompson Tim Massanelli (Ex-officio, non-voting)
HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEES HOUSE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Barry Hyde, Chairperson Duncan Baird, Vice Chairperson
Jonathan Barnett James L. Word Mary L. Slinkard Linda S. Tyler Speaker Robert S. Moore, Jr.
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HOUSE JOINT SELECT COMMITTEES JOINT COMMITTEE ON ENERGY Tiffany Rogers*, Chairperson David L. Branscum, Vice Chairperson MEMBER* ALTERNATE* Larry Cowling Nate Steel Tiffany Rogers Linda Collins-Smith David L. Branscum Josh Johnston Denny Altes Donna Hutchinson David Fielding Fred Smith Jerry R. Brown Kim Hammer Charolette Wagner Walls McCrary John Burris Andrea Lea David J. Sanders Loy Mauch Gary Stubblefield Bruce Westerman Eddie L. Cheatham Mark Biviano Jane English Jonathan Barnett Betty Overbey Bryan B. King Garry L. Smith Greg Leding Matthew Shepherd Jeff Wardlaw
*The chair/vice chair and their alternates must be selected from the list of members/alternates listed under MEMBER* or ALTERNATE*
HOUSE JOINT SELECT COMMITTEES JOINT PERFORMANCE REVIEW Ed Garner, Chairperson Tracy Steele, Vice Chairperson
David "Bubba” Powers James Ratliff Reginald Murdock Clark Hall David Meeks Ann V. Clemmer Tracy Pennartz Debra M. Hobbs John Catlett Efrem Elliott Lori Benedict Bruce Westerman Uvalde Lindsey Toni Bradford John W. Walker Jon S. Eubanks Walls McCrary Marshall Wright
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HOUSE JOINT SELECT COMMITTEES JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS Les "Skip" Carnine*, Chairperson Butch Wilkins*, Vice Chairperson MEMBER* ALTERNATE* Johnnie J. Roebuck Jody Dickinson Jim Nickels Efrem Elliott Mark Perry James Ratliff Randy Stewart Duncan Baird Allen Kerr Robert E. Dale Tim Summers Josh Johnston Gary Deffenbaugh Toni Bradford Les "Skip" Carnine Bruce Westerman Homer Lenderman Fred Allen Butch Wilkins Nate Bell
JOINT COMMITTEE ON ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Mike Patterson*, Chairperson Sheilla E. Lampkin*, Vice Chairperson MEMBER* ALTERNATE* Mike Patterson Fred Smith Karen S. Hopper Justin T. Harris Greg Leding Andy Mayberry Buddy Lovell Lane Jean Jeremy Gillam Stephen Meeks Tommy Wren Charlie Collins Fredrick J. Love Leslee Milam Post Sheilla E. Lampkin Kelley Linck Jon Woods Henry "Hank" Wilkins, IV Mark Biviano Jon Hubbard
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52(b)(3) No member of the House of Representatives shall serve on more than one (1) select committee. The Legislative Council, the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, the House Budget Committee, the House Committee on the Journal; Engrossed and Enrolled Bills, and the House Management Committee are excluded therefrom.
Speaker Moore in behalf of Representative Tim Summers, Chairperson, Joint Legislative Auditing Committee, announced appointments to the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee.
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING COMMITTEE Representative Tim Summers, Co-Chairperson Representative Toni Bradford, Co-Vice Chairperson
HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEES:
EDUCATION Representative Walls McCrary, Chair
COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES Representative Toni Bradford, Chair
STATE AGENCIES Representative Jon Woods, Chair
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Speaker Moore in behalf of Representative Tommy Lee Baker, Chairperson, Legislative Council, announced appointments to the Legislative Council.
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL 2011-2012 Representative Tommy Lee Baker, Co-Chairperson Representative Terry Rice, Co-Vice Chairperson
COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES: Executive Committee Representative Tommy Lee Baker
Administrative Rules & Regulations Representative James L. Word, Co-Chairperson
Charitable, Penal & Correctional Institutions Representative Butch Wilkins, Co-Chairperson
Claims Review Representative Randy Stewart, Co-Chairperson
Higher Education Representative Johnnie J. Roebuck, Co-Chairperson
Game and Fish/State Police Garry L. Smith, Co-Chairperson
Hospital & Medicaid Study Representative Greg Leding, Co-Chairperson
Performance Evaluation & Expenditure Review Representative James McLean, Co-Chairperson
Policy-Making Representative Kelley Linck, Co-Chairperson
Review Representative Larry Cowling, Co-Chairperson
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ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL 2011-2012 COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES (CONTINUED):
Uniform Personnel Classification & Compensation Plan Representative Bryan B. King, Co-Chairperson
Litigation Reports Oversight Representative Billy W. Gaskill, Co-Chairperson
Speaker Moore in behalf of Representative Kathy Webb, Chairperson, Joint Budget Committee announced the subcommittee chairpersons.
2011-2012 JOINT BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEES Representative Kathy Webb, Co-Chairperson Representative Uvalde Lindsey, Co-Vice Chairperson
HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEES
PERSONNEL Rep. Uvalde Lindsey, Chair
SPECIAL LANGUAGE Rep. Tracy Pennartz, Chair
REVIEW Rep. Barry Hyde, Chair
CLAIMS Rep. Buddy Lovell, Chair
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STATE OF ARKANSAS EIGHTY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 350 STATE CAPITOL
500 WOODLANE AVENUE
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201-1089
(501) 682-7771 TDD (501) 682-9148
ROBERT S. MOORE, JR., SPEAKER
TIM MASSANELLI, PARLIAMENTARIAN SHERRI STACKS, CHIEF CLERK
January 12, 2011
I hereby authorize Margaret Boyd to sign the Enrolled and Delivery to Governor Reports.
/s/ Denny Altes, Representative Denny Altes, Chairperson (Speaker or Speaker’s Designee) House Committee on the Journal; Engrossed and Enrolled Bills
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STATE OF ARKANSAS EIGHTY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 350 STATE CAPITOL
500 WOODLANE AVENUE
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201-1089
(501) 682-7771 TDD (501) 682-9148
ROBERT S. MOORE, JR., SPEAKER
TIM MASSANELLI, PARLIAMENTARIAN SHERRI STACKS, CHIEF CLERK
January 12, 2011
I hereby authorize Sharron Cunningham and Pamlir Smith to sign the Engrossed Bill Reports.
/s/ Denny Altes, Representative Denny Altes, Chairperson (Speaker or Speaker’s Designee) House Committee on the Journal; Engrossed and Enrolled Bills
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Speaker Moore appointed the following named Committee to notify The Honorable Mike Beebe, Governor of the State of Arkansas, that the House is duly organized and ready for business:
Representative Tiffany Rogers, Chairperson Representative Henry “Hank” Wilkins, IV Representative Mark Biviano Representative Denny Altes Representative John T. Vines Representative Debra M. Hobbs Representative Garry L. Smith Representative David Fielding Representative Jane English Representative Linda Collins-Smith Representative James L. Word
Speaker Moore appointed the following named Committee to notify the Senate that the House is duly organized and ready for business:
Representative Fred Allen, Chairperson Representative Donna Hutchinson Representative Loy Mauch Representative David “Bubba” Powers Representative Andy Mayberry Representative Randy Stewart Representative David Meeks Representative Gary Deffenbaugh Representative Kim Hammer Representative Jon S. Eubanks Representative Jon Hubbard Representative Jeremy Gillam Representative Josh Johnston Representative Lane Jean Representative James L. Word Representative Sheilla E. Lampkin Representative Eddie L. Cheatham Representative Greg Leding Representative Efrem Elliott Representative Homer Lenderman
Presentation of lapel pins was made by Speaker Moore.
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COMMITTEE REPORT
January 10, 2011 RULES KEITH INGRAM CHAIRPERSON HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 1001 DO PASS BY REPRESENTATIVE MOORE AS AMENDED # 1
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AND ORDERED TRANSMITTED TO THE SENATE ______
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1001 BY REPRESENTATIVE MOORE
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STATE OF ARKANSAS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 10, 2011
To Whom It May Concern:
I inadvertently voted “no” on Representative Toni Bradford’s motion to seating the members and taking the oath of office during today’s proceedings. It was, however, my intention to vote “yes”.
Sincerely,
/s/ Mary Slinkard State Representative
MLS/jwa
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1001 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE WEBB A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR NECESSARY EXPENSES, PAY EXPENSES OF MEMBERS, PAY SALARIES OF EMPLOYEES, PAY FOR SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE ARKANSAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EIGHTY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1002 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE GARNER A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS CAPITAL GAINS REDUCTION ACT OF 2011; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on REVENUE AND TAXATION.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1003 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE GASKILL A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE IT A FELONY TO EXCEED THE SPEED OF NINETY MILES PER HOUR WHILE BEING PURSUED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1004 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE J. EDWARDS A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE PAYMENT OF PRIVATELY RETAINED ATTORNEYS FOR INDIGENT PERSONS EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1005 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE SANDERS A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CHANGE THE STATE NICKNAME BACK TO "THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITY"; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1006 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE CHEATHAM A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING SALES OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER JUDICIAL DECREES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1007 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS, WOODS A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE SEX OFFENDERS TO VERIFY REGISTRATION IN PERSON AT A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND TO REQUIRE ELECTRONIC FILING OF THE VERIFICATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1008 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS, WOODS A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP OR LEGAL RESIDENCY FOR A PERSON TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR IN-STATE TUITION AT A STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on EDUCATION.
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BY: REPRESENTATIVES WOODS, HARRIS, LEA A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF SEX OFFENDERS REGISTERED IN ANOTHER STATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1010 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVES WOODS, HARRIS A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND PROVIDE FOR CIVIL LIABILITY FOR PARENTS IF THEIR CHILDREN DEFACE PROPERTY WITH GRAFFITI; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1011 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE WOODS A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE A PARTY’S SIGNATURE ON A DECREE OF DIVORCE BEFORE THE COURT MAY ENTER THE DECREE OF DIVORCE WHEN THAT PARTY IS REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1012 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE G. SMITH A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO EXEMPT SALES AND USE TAX ON THE MANUFACTURER'S OR DEALER'S REBATE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on REVENUE AND TAXATION.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1013 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE NICKELS A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ALLOW THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD TO IMPOSE CIVIL PENALTIES OR SUSPEND OR REVOKE THE CERTIFICATE OF LICENSE FOR A CONTRACTOR WHO IS FOUND TO KNOWINGLY EMPLOY WORKERS WITHOUT LEGAL STATUS EITHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH A SUBCONTRACTOR; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1014 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE J. EDWARDS A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO HONOR VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES BY ALLOWING VETERAN STATUS DESIGNATION ON ARKANSAS DRIVER'S LICENSES AND IDENTIFICATION CARDS; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on AGING, CHILDREN AND YOUTH, LEGISLATIVE AND MILITARY AFFAIRS.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1015 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVES WOODS, BAIRD, HARRIS, LEA A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MANDATE AN ADDITIONAL FINE FOR ANY PERSON CONVICTED OF A FELONY SEX OFFENSE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1016 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE BAIRD A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INCOME TAX RELIEF TO HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD TAXPAYERS WITH TWO (2) OR MORE DEPENDENTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on REVENUE AND TAXATION.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1017 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE GARNER A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A WEBSITE TO ASCERTAIN THE REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES OF STATE AGENCIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1018 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVES KERR, ENGLISH, SUMMERS A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO DEFINE "TERMINATE" AS THAT TERM APPLIES TO ELIGIBILITY FOR RETIREMENT UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1019 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVES KERR, ENGLISH, SUMMERS A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; TO RESTRICT THE AMOUNT OF CREDITED SERVICE EARNED BY A LOCAL ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIAL FIRST ELECTED TO OFFICE ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2011, TO ONE (1) YEAR OF RETIREMENT CREDIT FOR EVERY YEAR WORKED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1020 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE LEA A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE DRUG COURT ADVISORY COMMITTEE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1021 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVES LEA, HARRIS, WOODS A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND § 5-13-211 TO INCLUDE ALL CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1022 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE CHEATHAM A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING LOBBYIST REGISTRATION BY A FORMER MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on RULES.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1023 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE ENGLISH A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX A LIMITED AMOUNT OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS RECEIVED FOR SERVICE IN THE ARMED FORCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1024 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE ENGLISH A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT RELATING TO THE LEAVES OF ABSENCE AND REEMPLOYMENT OF MILITARY PERSONNEL CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on AGING, CHILDREN AND YOUTH, LEGISLATIVE AND MILITARY AFFAIRS.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1025 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE D. ALTES A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR A PARENT WHO CHOOSES TO STAY AT HOME WITH HIS OR HER YOUNG CHILD; TO PROVIDE FOR FAMILY PRESERVATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on REVENUE AND TAXATION.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1026 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE D. ALTES A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE POWER OF REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARDS TO CHARGE AND COLLECT FEES FOR MANAGEMENT OF SOLID WASTE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on CITY, COUNTY AND LOCAL AFFAIRS.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1027 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE D. ALTES A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES IN PRIVATELY OWNED HOMES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT COMMITTEE ON ENERGY.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1028 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE D. ALTES A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR JURISDICTIONAL COOPERATION REGARDING ARRESTS, SEARCHES, AND SEIZURES BY FEDERAL EMPLOYEES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1029 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE D. ALTES A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1030 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE D. ALTES A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR THE EDUCATION EXPENSES OF DEPENDENTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on REVENUE AND TAXATION.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1031 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE D. ALTES A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR UTILITIES USED BY MANUFACTURERS IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS; TO REPEAL THE LOWER TAX RATE FOR UTILITIES USED BY A MANUFACTURER; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on REVENUE AND TAXATION.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1032 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE D. ALTES A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND ADOPT CURRICULUM STANDARDS FOR AN ACADEMIC STUDY OF THE BIBLE COURSE THAT MAY BE OFFERED AS AN ELECTIVE COURSE IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; TO SET REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHING AN ACADEMIC STUDY OF THE BIBLE COURSE IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on EDUCATION.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1033 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE D. ALTES A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY AND CREATE A BACK-TO-SCHOOL TAX-FREE HOLIDAY BY EXEMPTING ITEMS OF CLOTHING FROM SALES AND USE TAX DURING A LIMITED TIME PERIOD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on REVENUE AND TAXATION.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1034 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE D. ALTES A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF FOOD AND FOOD INGREDIENTS TO INCLUDE DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR SALES AND USE TAX PURPOSES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on REVENUE AND TAXATION.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1035 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE D. ALTES A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO EXEMPT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR FARM EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY FROM THE GROSS RECEIPTS AND USE TAX; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on REVENUE AND TAXATION.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1036 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE D. ALTES A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO EXEMPT FROM SALES AND USE TAX THE RETAIL SALE OF RENEWABLE RESOURCE EQUIPMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on REVENUE AND TAXATION.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1037 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE D. ALTES A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR A BUSINESS OR INDIVIDUAL THAT PURCHASES RENEWABLE RESOURCE EQUIPMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on REVENUE AND TAXATION.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1038 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE D. ALTES A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REDUCE THE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RATE AND INCREASE THE SALES AND USE TAX RATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on REVENUE AND TAXATION.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1039 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE ENGLISH BY: SENATOR BLEDSOE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REVIEW OF STATE AGENCY PERFORMANCE BY THE JOINT PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE TO ENSURE EFFICIENT AGENCY OPERATIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1040 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVES ENGLISH, KERR, SUMMERS BY: SENATOR BLEDSOE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PREVENT RETIRED MEMBERS OF A STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FROM RETURNING TO WORK FOR THE STATE FOLLOWING RETIREMENT EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1041 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE WOODS A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR CITIES AND COUNTIES TO OBTAIN LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX INFORMATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on CITY, COUNTY AND LOCAL AFFAIRS.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1042 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE WOODS A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO PUBLISH A MONTHLY LIST CONTAINING SALES AND USE TAX PERMIT NUMBERS, NAMES, AND ADDRESSES FOR EACH TAXPAYER THAT HAS REPORTED SALES AND USE TAX FOR THAT MONTH; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on REVENUE AND TAXATION.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1043 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE D. ALTES A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ENACT THE REUSABLE SHOPPING BAG ACT; TO PROHIBIT A STORE FROM PROVIDING A SINGLE-USE CARRYOUT BAG TO A CUSTOMER; TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF REUSABLE BAGS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1044 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE D. ALTES A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORTS SHALL NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES FOR NINETY (90) DAYS AFTER THE ACCIDENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1045 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE D. HUTCHINSON A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT REGARDING A PERSON INCARCERATED IN A COUNTY JAIL OR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION FILING INSTRUMENTS AFFECTING TITLE OR INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1046 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE ENGLISH BY: SENATOR BLEDSOE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT CASH FUNDS RECEIVED BY CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OR STATE AGENCIES AS A RESULT OF AN AWARD BY THE COURT OR SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ARE SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1047 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE CARNINE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO INCREASE PUBLIC ACCESS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS REPORTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on EDUCATION.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1048 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE CARNINE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CREATE A STATEWIDE COMMON COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS; AND OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on EDUCATION.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1049 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE ALLEN A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF HIGHWAYS AND ROADS BY PROHIBITING WIRELESS TELEPHONE USE IN SCHOOL ZONES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1050 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE D. ALTES A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION IN RESIDENCES; TO AUTHORIZE UTILITIES TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION IMPROVEMENTS IN RESIDENCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT COMMITTEE ON ENERGY.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1051 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE D. ALTES A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE DEFENSE CARRY RESTORATION ACT; TO AMEND STATE LAW REGARDING THE CARRYING AND POSSESSION OF FIREARMS TO ENSURE ALL ARKANSANS HAVE THE RIGHT TO CARRY ARMS IN PUBLIC PLACES, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY LAW, FOR SELF DEFENSE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1052 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE JEAN A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO DECREASE THE SALES AND USE TAX ON NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRICITY USED BY MANUFACTURERS; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on REVENUE AND TAXATION.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1053 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVES D. MEEKS, D. ALTES A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ENSURE FREEDOM OF CHOICE IN HEALTH CARE FOR ALL ARKANSANS; TO PREVENT INVOLUNTARY ENROLLMENTS IN HEALTH CARE INSURANCE PROGRAMS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1054 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE D. ALTES A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES TO CONDUCT REEMPLOYMENT INTERVIEWS TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1055 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE G. SMITH A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED TO EXCLUDE FROM THE ARKANSAS VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT THE SERVICES OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; TO ALLOW THE PRACTICE OF ACUPUNCTURE, CHIROPRACTIC, AND VETERINARY DENTISTRY ON VARIOUS FARM ANIMALS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A VETERINARIAN; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1056 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVES LINDSEY, WEBB, PIERCE, PATTERSON, GASKILL, BARNETT, TYLER, J. EDWARDS, B. WILKINS, T. ROGERS, SUMMERS, LEDING, LOVE BY: SENATOR L. CHESTERFIELD A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INCOME TAX RELIEF TO HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD TAXPAYERS WITH TWO (2) OR MORE DEPENDENTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on REVENUE AND TAXATION.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1057 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE D. ALTES A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1058 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE D. ALTES A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW CONCERNING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR.
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BY: REPRESENTATIVES WRIGHT, STEEL A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ALLOW A COURT TO EXTEND THE DURATION OF A TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1060 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVES LINDSEY, D. ALTES, CARNINE, FIELDING, LEDING, B. OVERBEY, SUMMERS, WOODS BY: SENATORS M. LAMOUREUX, MADISON A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE POWER OF REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARDS TO CHARGE AND COLLECT A FEE FOR MANAGEMENT OF SOLID WASTE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on CITY, COUNTY AND LOCAL AFFAIRS.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1061 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVES SANDERS, MCLEAN, PENNARTZ, ENGLISH, D. HUTCHINSON, SUMMERS, HICKERSON, RICE, D. MEEKS, SHEPHERD, WESTERMAN BY: SENATORS J. HUTCHINSON, FILES, J. KEY A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ATHLETE AGENTS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1062 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE LOVELL A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW TO IMPOSE SURCHARGES UPON COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE PROVIDERS TO SUPPORT THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT FUND; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on INSURANCE AND COMMERCE.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1063 ______
BY: JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF THE EXECUTIVE, JUDICIAL AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT FOR THE AUDITOR OF STATE - GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS, ARKANSAS SENATE AND ARKANSAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1064 ______
BY: JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES AND OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1065 ______
BY: JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL SOIL CLASSIFIERS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1066 ______
BY: JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES AND OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE ARKANSAS ABSTRACTERS' BOARD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1067 ______
BY: JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES AND OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE AUCTIONEERS LICENSING BOARD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1068 ______
BY: JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES AND OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE STATE SECURITIES DEPARTMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1069 ______
BY: JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES AND OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF ATHLETIC TRAINING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1070 ______
BY: JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES AND OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE ARKANSAS BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1071 ______
BY: JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES AND OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1072 ______
BY: JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR INVESTMENTS, BENEFITS, REFUNDS AND EXPENSES FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT - ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1073 ______
BY: JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES AND OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE STATE BOARD OF PRIVATE CAREER EDUCATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1074 ______
BY: JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES AND OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE ARKANSAS CEMETERY BOARD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1075 ______
BY: JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES AND OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1076 ______
BY: JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES AND OPERATING EXPENSES, GRANTS OR LOANS, AND COMMUNITY GRANTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR THE STATE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION BOARD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1077 ______
BY: JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES AND OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE ARKANSAS DIETETICS LICENSING BOARD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1078 ______
BY: JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF SANITARIANS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1079 ______
BY: JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES AND OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1080 ______
BY: JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES AND OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINING BOARD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1081 ______
BY: JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR PROJECT DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION WHICH SHALL BE SUPPLEMENTAL AND IN ADDITION TO THOSE FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY ACT 35 OF 2010; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1082 ______
BY: JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF REIMBURSEMENT TO COUNTIES HOUSING STATE INMATES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1083 ______
BY: JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF REIMBURSEMENT TO COUNTIES HOUSING STATE INMATES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION WHICH SHALL BE SUPPLEMENTAL AND IN ADDITION TO THOSE FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY ACT 218 OF 2010; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1084 ______
BY: JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR STATE TURNBACK FOR COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES BY THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1085 ______
BY: JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES AND OPERATING EXPENSES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION FOR THE OPENING OF THE CUMMINS 300-BED TRUSTEE BARRACKS WHICH SHALL BE SUPPLEMENTAL AND IN ADDITION TO THOSE FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY ACT 218 OF 2010; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 1086 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE S. MEEKS A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE ORDER OF CANDIDATES ON BALLOTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 1001 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE MOORE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EIGHTY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on RULES.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 1002 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE D. HUTCHINSON A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED TO AMEND RULE 36(M) OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EIGHTY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ESTABLISH THE METHOD FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF GENERAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on RULES.
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HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 1003 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVE PENNARTZ A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED TO HONOR THE UNITED STATES MARSHALS AND THEIR ROLE IN ARKANSAS HISTORY AND TO SUPPORT THE UNITED STATES MARSHALS MUSEUM IN FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS.
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1003 ______
BY: REPRESENTATIVES MOORE, PIERCE A BILL FOR AN ACT TO BE ENTITLED ENCOURAGING THE USE OF THE PERMANENT SUBCOMMITTEES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO STUDY SPECIFIC PROBLEMS IN LIEU OF CREATING TASK FORCES FOR THAT PURPOSE. Was read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on RULES.
Upon motion of Representative Fred Allen, the House adjourned at 2:16 p.m. until 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2011.
ATTEST: ______Robert S. Moore, Jr. Sherri Stacks Speaker of the House of Representatives Chief Clerk
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