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Representative David Matthews


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District: 10
District:
10
Counties Served: Pt. Benton
Counties Served:
Pt. Benton


Bills

Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
AN ACT TO AMEND SUBSECTION 2 OF SECTION 5 OF ACT 427 OF 1973, AS AMENDED [ARK. STAT. 80-1440 (5.02)], RELATING TO MILITARY SERVICE CREDIT IN THE TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT ANY CIGARETTE OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS WHOLESALER OR ANY OTHER PERSON REQUIRED BY LAW TO AFFIX TAX STAMPS TO CIGARETTES SHALL HAVE THE OPTION TO RECEIVE CIGARETTE TAX STAMPS DIRECTLY FROM THE COMMISSIONER OR TO HAVE THE SAME SHIPPED TO T
AN ACT TO AMEND SUBSECTION (d) OF SECTION 1 OF ACT 106 OF 1969, AS AMENDED [ARK. STAT. 75-1045(d), TO ESTABLISH MAXIMUM PERIODS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF DRIVERS LICENSES OF DRIVERS WHO REFUSE TO SUBMIT TO A CHEMICAL TEST TO DETERMINE THE ALCOHOL CONTENT OF T
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 1 OF ACT 43 OF 1983 [ARK. STAT. 71-2808.1] TO ALLOW QUALIFYING PERSONS TO OBTAIN A LICENSE IN THE FIELD OF SOCIAL WORK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF ACT 725 OF 1977, AS AMENDED, AND ACT 905 of 1979, AS AMENDED, THE SMALL CLAIMS PROCEDURE ACTS, TO PROVIDE THAT A SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION SHALL BE ESTABLISHED IN EACH MUNICIPAL COURT; THAT A REFEREE MAY BE APPOINTED TO HEA
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH UNIFORM PROCEDURES FOR CIVIL PRACTICE IN THE MUNICIPAL COURTS OF ARKANSAS; TO PROVIDE FILING FEES IN CIVIL CASES; TO PROVIDE THAT THERE SHALL BE NO JURY TRIALS IN MUNICIPAL COURT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT ALL PERSONS ENROLLED IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS FURNISH PROOF THAT THEY HAVE BEEN IMMUNIZED AGAINST MEASLES, RUBELLA, AND SUCH OTHER DISEASES AS DETERMINED BY THE STATE BOARD OF HEAL
AN ACT TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF NON-SMOKERS BY PROHIBITING SMOKING IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; TO PROVIDE A CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 13 OF ARTICLE 1 OF ACT 465 OF 1969, AS AMENDED [ARK. STAT. 3-113] TO PROVIDE AFTER 1989, THAT GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS SHALL BE HELD ON THE THIRD TUESDAY FOLLOWING THE FIRST MONDAY IN SEPTEMBER PRECEDING THE GENERAL ELECTION; AND
AN ACT TO AMEND SUBSECTION 3 OF SECTION 1 OF ACT 696 OF 1975, AS AMENDED [ARK. STAT. 41-3151] TO PERMIT CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO CARRY WEAPONS AT ALL TIMES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE TEACHER AND ADMINISTRATOR ENHANCEMENT AND RETRAINING GRANT PROGRAM FOR GRANTING AWARDS TO EMPLOYED TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS IN ARKANSAS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO PURSUE ADDITIONAL COLLEGE INSTRUCTION DIRECTLY RELATED TO THEI
AN ACT TO AMEND SUBSECTION (C)(9) OF SECTION 24 OF ACT 65 OF 1929, AS AMENDED, [ARK. STAT. 75-201(C)(9)] TO PROVIDE THAT LICENSURE OF GOOSENECK TRAILERS SHALL BE BASED ON GROSS LOADED WEIGHT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ADDITIONAL FILING FEE FOR CIVIL ACTIONS IN MUNICIPAL COURT FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR THE JUDGES AND CLERKS OF THE SEVERAL MUNICIPAL COURTS: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 1 OF ACT 25 OF 1941, AS AMENDED [ARK. STAT. 34-1210], TO PROVIDE UNPAID CHILD SUPPORT SHALL ACCRUE INTEREST AT A RATE OF TEN PERCENT (10%); TO PROVIDE AN ATTORNEY'S FEE OF TEN PERCENT (10%) OF THE AMOUNT DUE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTA
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 9 OF ACT 28 OF 1979, AS AMENDED [ARK. STATS. 82-2211], TO PROVIDE AN AUTOMATIC STAY PENDING APPEAL; TO PROVIDE AN IMPARTIAL HEARING OFFICER; TO MAKE THE LONG TERM CARE ADVISORY BOARD'S DECISION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY THE DEPUTY DIR
AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 936 OF l983 TO PROVIDE FOR THE NONRENEWAL AND TERMINATION OF ADMINISTRATORS AND NONPROBATIONARY TEACHERS FOR JUST CAUSE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE COMMISSION ON TEACHING EXCELLENCE; TO PROVIDE THAT THERE SHALL BE CONDUCTED ANNUALLY AN ACADEMY FOR TEACHERS EXCELLENCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES AND CLERKS CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM OF THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT FOR THE BIENNIAL PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 1989; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 1 OF ACT 85 OF 1935, AS AMENDED [ARK. STAT. 41-1951] TO REQUIRE EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE FORESTRY COMMISSION TO ENFORCE LOCAL BURNING BANS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO LEVY A TAX AT THE RATE OF FOUR PERCENT ON GROSS RECEIPTS DERIVED FROM ALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX LEVIED HEREIN SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ON ANY SINGLE BILLED TRANSACTION; TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX LEVIED HEREIN S
AN ACT TO AMEND SUBSECTION (a) OF SECTION 3 OF ACT 118 OF 1929, AS AMENDED [ARK. STAT. 84-2003(a)] TO ADJUST THE ARKANSAS INCOME TAX RATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE JUDGE OF THE JUVENILE DIVISION MAY IMPOSE CONDITIONS OF PAROLE IN THE COMMITMENT ORDER OF ANY JUVENILE COMMITTED TO THE CUSTODY OF THE YOUTH SERVICES DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; THAT THE YOUTH SERVICES BOARD SH
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 1 OF ACT 162 OF 1967 TO INCLUDE EMPLOYEES OF STATE AGENCIES IN THE DEFINITION OF LOBBYIST; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 8 OF ACT 796 OF l985 BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION TO EXEMPT FROM THE BONDING REQUIREMENT ANY THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR WHO OPERATES PURSUANT TO ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE CONTRACTS ONLY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
TO SUSPEND THE JOINT RULES OF THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE TO ALLOW REPRESENTATIVE MATTHEWS TO INTRODUCE A BILL TO AMEND ARK. STAT. 66-6010 TO EXEMPT FROM THE BONDING REQUIREMENT ANY THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR WHO OPERATES PURSUANT TO ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE CO