Representative Nate Bell (R)
P. O. Box 2103, Mena, 71953
District: 20
District:
20
Seniority: 57
Seniority:
57
Occupation: Farmer, Bail Bonds, Construction Consulting
Occupation:
Farmer, Bail Bonds, Construction Consulting
Church Affiliation: Grace Bible
Church Affiliation:
Grace Bible
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Potter Township Constable 3 terms; House 2011, 2013
Public Service:
Potter Township Constable 3 terms; House 2011, 2013
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW TO PERMIT A REWARD TO A STATE EMPLOYEE WHEN A COMMUNICATION UNDER THE ARKANSAS WHISTLE-BLOWER ACT RESULTS IN A SAVINGS OF STATE FUNDS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO SUPPORT OR OPPOSE BALLOT MEASURES.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - REVENUE SERVICES DIVISION - DRIVER LICENSE ENHANCEMENTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION - COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS SCHOOL BUS PILOT PROGRAM GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS - VIDEO TESTIMONY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2013-2014 FISCAL YEAR.
TO ALLOW THE GOVERNMENTAL BONDING BOARD TO SEEK CIVIL REMEDIES ON BEHALF OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, OFFICER, OR EMPLOYEE AND TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING THE AVAILABLE REMEDIES AND THE GOVERNMENTAL BONDING BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION.
TO ALLOW A SCHOOL NURSE TO ADMINISTER AUTO-INJECTABLE EPINEPHRINE TO A PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYEE OF A DETENTION FACILITY MAY CARRY A FIREARM; AND TO REQUIRE FIREARM TRAINING.
TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS OF CANDIDATES BEFORE ELECTIONS; AND TO ALLOW CANDIDATES TO PROVIDE THEIR BACKGROUND CHECKS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE LAW; TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF PAPER BALLOTS OR ELECTRONIC VOTING MACHINES IN SCHOOL ELECTIONS.
CLARIFYING THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERS OF THE MILITIA AS DEFINED IN ARTICLE 11, § 1, OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
TO ADDRESS LIMITED OPERATION OF OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES AND ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PERFORMANCE OF CERTAIN ELECTION DUTIES; TO REQUIRE THE COUNTY CLERK PERFORM CERTAIN ELECTION DUTIES INSTEAD OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
TO PROMOTE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND TO SUPPORT STATE GOALS FOR INCREASING THE COLLEGE COMPLETION RATE FOR STUDENTS RECEIVING AN ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE CAPITOL ZONING DISTRICT COMMISSION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE THE OPTION TO INCLUDE AN APPLICANT'S LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN AND HUNTER EDUCATION CERTIFICATE ON A DRIVER'S LICENSE
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR AMENDING THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
COMMENDING THE HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS ORGANIZATION FOR ITS WORK ON BEHALF OF WOUNDED VETERANS AND FOR SELECTING ARKANSAS VETERANS AS RECIPIENTS OF SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOMES.
ENCOURAGING THE ARKANSAS SUPREME COURT TO ALLOW A MINOR VICTIM OF A SEX OFFENSE TO TESTIFY BY VIDEO.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
TO EXEMPT ORGANIZED CAMPS AND RELIGIOUS AND NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTERS FROM THE DEFINITION OF EMPLOYEE UNDER THE MINIMUM WAGE LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN PERSONS MAKING A WHISTLEBLOWER CLAIM.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO CREATE THE PAIN-CAPABLE UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO LIMIT THE INCREASE IN GENERAL REVENUE EXPENDITURES FROM YEAR TO YEAR; AND TO CREATE A NEXUS BETWEEN THE AMOUNT OF GENERAL REVENUE EXPENDITURES AND THE GROWTH OF THE STATE DISPOSABLE PERSONAL INCOME.
TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS PREVAILING WAGE LAW AND TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY TO CITIES AND COUNTIES FOR CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING THE USE OF THE MONEY IN THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING FUND; AND TO ELIMINATE THE GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING FUND ACT.
TO ALLOW TRAINED AND LICENSED STAFF AND FACULTY TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN ON A UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE, OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO EXTEND THE CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE EXEMPTION TO CURRENT AND FORMER CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, AUXILIARY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, BAILIFFS, AND RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
TO DEDICATE SALES AND USE TAX REVENUE FROM THE SALES OF NEW AND USED VEHICLES IN PART FOR ROADWAY MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, AND RECONSTRUCTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO CERTAIN OFFICIALS THE REGISTRY AT THE ARKANSAS CRIME INFORMATION CENTER THAT LISTS ALL PERSONS WHO WERE ADJUDICATED TO HAVE A MENTAL DISEASE OR DEFECT OR WERE INVOLUNTARILY COMMITTED.
TO PROMOTE LOCAL MILK PRODUCTS; TO ALLOW THE INCIDENTAL SALE OF WHOLE MILK THAT IS NOT PASTEURIZED; AND TO ALLOW THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH TO MAKE RULES FOR THE SALES.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF COUNTY OPERATIONS - HOMELESS SHELTER GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CITIES AND COUNTIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION - CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT AND LIBRARY RESOURCES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - COMMUNITY GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS HERITAGE - HISTORIC PRESERVATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2013-2014 FISCAL YEAR.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES - GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - ARKANSAS HUNGER RELIEF ALLIANCE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE AND NONPROFIT SUPPORT - NON-PROFIT SUPPORT GRANT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - BOOKS FOR ARKANSAS STUDENTS' EDUCATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - GRANTS TO FIRE DEPARTMENTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER - WEST GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO AMEND THE CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE STATUTES REGARDING ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR SPOUSES.
TO REMOVE FROM THE GOVERNOR'S DISASTER EMERGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES THE POWER TO SUSPEND OR LIMIT THE SALE, DISPENSING, OR TRANSPORTATION OF FIREARMS.
TO ALLOW A COUNTY WITH ELECTRONIC VOTER REGISTRATION RECORDS TO DESIGNATE VOTE CENTERS; AND TO ALLOW VOTERS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES TO VOTE IN ONE SITE REGARDLESS OF PRECINCT.
TO ALLOW COUNTY CLERKS TO USE ELECTRONIC POLL BOOKS; TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO MAINTAIN AN ELECTRONIC VOTER REGISTRATION LIST; TO ALLOW COUNTY CLERKS ACCESS TO AN ELECTRONIC LIST.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING RULE MAKING BY AGENCIES; TO REQUIRE FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENTS BE FILED WITH ALL RULES; AND TO REQUIRE WRITTEN FINDINGS FROM THE AGENCY WHEN A SUBSTANTIAL FINANCIAL IMPACT EXISTS.
TO ASSIST NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS; AND TO ALLOW NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PURCHASE SURPLUS PUBLIC COMMODITIES.
TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND REQUIRE THE ELECTION OF STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS.
TO ENCOURAGE THE PRESERVATION OF RIGHTS GUARANTEED BY THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS.
CoSponsor for Senate
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HUMAN HEARTBEAT PROTECTION ACT; TO PROTECT UNBORN CHILDREN.