Senator George Hopkins
District: 21
District:
21
Counties Served: Hot Spring, Pt. Garland, Pt. Clark, Pt. Grant
Counties Served:
Hot Spring, Pt. Garland, Pt. Clark, Pt. Grant
Bills
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History
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF SUBCHAPTER 2 OF CHAPTER 18 OF TITLE 25 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO TRANSFER RESPONSIBILITY FOR DISTRIBUTION OF THE ARKANSAS SUPREME COURT REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO THE ARKANSAS JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT; AND FOR OTH
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 16-66-210 TO PROVIDE THAT THE RURAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION SHALL BE RETAINED FOR A RURAL HOMESTEAD ANNEXED INTO A CITY OR TOWN AS LONG AS THE HOMESTEAD REMAINS RURAL IN NATURE AND IS USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9, CHAPTER 12, SUBCHAPTER 3, OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 TO ALLOW ACTIONS BETWEEN PARTIES SUBSEQUENT TO DIVORCE TO BE BROUGHT IN THE COUNTY WHERE THE PARTY RESIDES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF SUBCHAPTERS 2 AND 3 OF CHAPTER 53 OF TITLE 27 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED TO REQUIRE A SUPPLEMENTAL TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REPORT FOR ALL MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS AND TO SPECIFY THE CONTENT OF THE REPORT; AND FOR OTHE
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A DEDUCTION FROM ARKANSAS INCOME TAX FOR MILEAGE FOR NECESSARY TRAVEL IN CONNECTION WITH VOLUNTEER SERVICE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL LIABILITY FOR KNOWINGLY ENTERING THE LAND OF ANOTHER FOR TREBLE THE VALUE OF ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO REQUIRE ALL HUNTING LEASES ON ARKANSAS LAND TO BE FILED WITH THE COUNTY ASSESSORS, AND THAT IF THE CONSIDERATION FOR THE LEASE EXCEEDS THE AMOUNT OF PROPERTY TAXES ON LAND THE ASSESSOR SHALL REASSESS THE LAND AS RECREATIONAL LAND; AND FOR OTHER
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 16-21-117(b) TO REDESIGNATE THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT AS A DIVISION B JUDICIAL DISTRICT AS IT RELATES TO PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO MAKE AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES AND OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT FOR THE BIENNIAL PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 1991; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND THE RURAL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE ACT TO CHANGE VARIOUS OBSOLETE PROVISIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 23, CHAPTER 17, SUBCHAPTER 2 CONCERNING INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS OF RURAL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVES AND TO ESTABLISH GENERAL STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR DIRECTORS; TO ALLOW THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TAKE ACTION BY MEANS
AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS COLLECTED AS ADDITIONAL COURT COSTS FROM PERSONS FOUND GUILTY OF POSSESSING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, FOR THE BIENNIAL PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 1991; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 27-20-104(b) TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS WHO ARE TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO WEAR PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR WHILE OPERATING OR RIDING A MOTORCYCLE OR MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL COURT COST ON ANY PERSON WHO PLEADS GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE OR IS FOUND GUILTY OF POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OR CONTERFEIT SUBSTANCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT IF ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS MERGED INTO ANOTHER EXISTING SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE TAX MILLAGE SHALL BE AT THE RATE APPROVED FOR THE EXISTING SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT ALL PROPERTY WHICH IS USED OR INVOLVED IN A CRIMINAL ATTEMPT OR CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY TO UNLAWFULLY OBTAIN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES SHALL BE SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 25-18-210 (a) TO PROVIDE FOR DISTRIBUTION OF THE ARKANSAS SUPREME COURT REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO THE ARKANSAS JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT; TO PROVIDE THAT COPIES SHALL BE FURNISHED TO EACH JUSTICE OF THE ARKANSAS COURT
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE ANNOTATED 15-5-103(4), (7), (10), ARKANSAS CODE ANNOTATED 15-5-207(b)(11), DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE JUVENILE COURT OF EACH COUNTY; TO TRANSFER JURISDICTION OF ALL JUVENILE MATTERS NOW VESTED IN PROBATE AND CIRCUIT COURT TO JUVENILE COURT; TO TRANSFER JURISDICTION OVER PATERNITY CASES FROM COUNTY COURT TO CHANCERY COURT; AND FOR
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 17, CHAPTER 33, RELATING TO THE ARKANSAS PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES ACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO GIVE TEACHERS CREDIT FOR EXPERIENCE IN CALCULATING SALARIES WHEN TEACHERS TRANSFER TO ANOTHER DISTRICT."
AN ACT TO ALLOW RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO USE FEDERAL EXEMPTIONS PROVIDED IN SECTION 522(d) OF THE BANKRUPTCY CODE OF 1978."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 25-16-206 TO ESTABLISH THE DIVISION OF VOLUNTEERISM IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE POSITION OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR WHO SHALL BE THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DIVISION; TO PRESCRIBE AND CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 21-5-603 TO DEFINE 'VOLUNTEER EMPLOYEE' FOR PURPOSES OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEE WORKERS COMPENSATION ACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO OVERCOME THE ARKANSAS SUPREME COURT'S HOLDING IN SOUTHERN_FARM_BUREAU_LIFE_INSURANCE_COMPANY_V._COWGER IN WHICH THE COURT OVERRULED PRIOR PRECEDENT AND HELD THAT AN INSURER MAY DEFEND A POLICY CLAIM ON THE GROUNDS OF MISREPRE- SENTATIONS EVEN T
AN ACT TO AMEND THE MINIMUM WAGE ACT TO ESTABLISH THE MINIMUM WAGE IN ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9, CHAPTER 14, SUBCHAPTER 2 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYER WHO FAILS TO TRANSMIT CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO ENFORCEMENT FROM THE CUSTODIAL PARENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE TO ALLOW SENATOR HOPKINS TO INTRODUCE A BILL TO ALLOW RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO USE FEDERAL EXEMPTIONS PROVIDED IN SECTION 522(d) OF THE BANKRUPTCY CODE OF 1978.
CONGRATULATING THE BANK OF MALVERN UPON ITS CELEBRATION OF ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY.
CONGRATULATING COACH ANDY LOYD AND THE MALVERN HIGH SCHOOL LEOPARD BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON, AND FOR WINNING THE STATE AAA BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.