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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 TITLE 21, CHAPTER 4, SUBCHAPTER 2 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987, TO PERMIT THE ACCUMULATION OF MORE THAN NINETY (90) DAYS SICK LEAVE BY A STATE EMPLOYEE SO LONG AS ONLY NINETY (90) DAYS IS CARRIED OVER AT THE END OF THE CALENDAR YEAR; AND
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6, CHAPTER 13, SECTION 616 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 TO PERMIT PERSONS WHOSE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LIES WITHIN TWO SCHOOL DISTRICTS' BOUNDARIES TO SEEK A POSITION ON THE SCHOOL BOARD OF EITHER SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOS
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 27, CHAPTER 51, SECTION 1004 TO CLARIFY WHEN TRAFFIC MUST YIELD TO A SCHOOL BUS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987, TITLE 16, CHAPTER 17, SUBCHAPTER 2, TO CLARIFY THE JURISDICTION OF MUNICIPAL COURTS LOCATED IN CITIES WITH CITY LIMITS EXTENDING INTO AN ADJACENT COUNTY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEM
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987, TITLE 26, CHAPTER 52, SUBCHAPTER FOUR AND TITLE 17, CHAPTER 82, SUBCHAPTER ONE TO EXEMPT FROM THE STATE SALES AND USE TAX THE PROCEEDS DERIVED FROM THE SALE, PURCHASE OR USE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS BY DISPENSING DENTI
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 26-51-801 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED TO ELIMINATE THE INCOME TAX LIABILITY AND FILING REQUIREMENTS OF LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS; TO AMEND SECTION 26-51-502 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED TO INCREASE THE INCOME TAX
AN ACT TO PERMIT COURT CLERKS TO ACCEPT FACSIMILE COPIES TRANSMITTED OVER TELEPHONE LINES FOR PLEADINGS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9, CHAPTER 14, OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 TO ESTABLISH AN EQUITABLE CAUSE OF ACTION FOR SUPPORT OF CHILDREN IN THIS STATE, TO MAKE EXISTING CODE PROVISIONS CONCERNING COLLECTION OF CHILD SUPPORT APPLICABLE TO THIS CAUSE OF ACTION;
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6, CHAPTER 81 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987, TO CREATE THE MINORITY TEACHER EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM FOR GRANTING AWARDS TO BLACK ARKANSANS PURSUING INITIAL TEACHER CERTIFICATION TO TEACH IN ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; TO DESIGNATE THE AR
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6, CHAPTER 81 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 TO CREATE THE FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE MINORITY PROSPECTIVE TEACHER LOAN PROGRAM FOR GRANTING AWARDS TO BLACK ARKANSANS ENTERING COLLEGE WITH THE INTENT OF PURSUING TEACHER CERTIFICATION TO TEACH
AN ACT TO LEVY AN ANNUAL TAX OF ONE HUNDRED TEN DOLLARS ($110.00) ON THE PRIVILEGE OF ENGAGING IN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AS A PHYSICIAN, DENTIST, OPTOMETRIST, CHIROPRACTOR, PSYCHOLOGIST, ACCOUNTANT, ARCHITECT, ENGINEER, REAL ESTATE BROKER, SECURITIES DEAL
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14, CHAPTER 45, SUBCHAPTER 1 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 TO PROVIDE FOR FILLING VACANCIES IN ELECTIVE OFFICES IN INCORPORATED TOWNS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4, CHAPTER 75, OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987, TO PRESCRIBE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND ADVANTAGE FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE ISSUANCE OF WHOLESALE TOBACCO LICENSE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 12, CHAPTER 75, SUBCHAPTER 1 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 TO AUTHORIZE THE ADOPTION OF A UNIFORM AND BADGE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD FOR THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES PERSONNEL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 17, CHAPTER 25, SUBCHAPTER 3 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 TO REQUIRE LICENSURE OF ELECTRICIANS WITH TEN YEARS PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN ANOTHER STATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 18 OF TITLE 26 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SUBCHAPTER 8 TO PROVIDE FOR A TAXPAYER BILL OF RIGHTS; TO AMEND SECTION 26-18-701(a) OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUTOMATIC TERMINATI
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16, CHAPTER 17, SUBCHAPTER 1, OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 TO ESTABLISH VENUE FOR MUNICIPAL COURTS IN COUNTIES IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO OR MORE MUNICIPAL COURTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FOR CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26, CHAPTER 60, SUBCHAPTER 1 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 TO PERMIT SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX STAMPS AT BANKS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11, CHAPTER 9, SUBCHAPTER 5 OF THE WORKER'S COMPENSATION LAW TO CLARIFY THE USE OF THE SECOND INJURY FUND FOR DISABILITY OR IMPAIRMENT RESULTING FROM NONCONCURRENT INJURIES OCCURRING WHILE IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE SAME EMPLOYER; AND
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11, CHAPTER 9, SUBCHAPTER 8 OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW TO CLARIFY THE EFFECT OF A JOINT PETITION IN MULTIPLE RESPONDENT CLAIMS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 26-5-101, ARTICLE V(1.) OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF THE RECIPROCAL SALES TAX CREDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 26-52-501 OF THE CODE TO ALLOW QUARTERLY OR YEARLY REPORTING FOR TAXPAYERS WHOSE MONTHL
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 17, CHAPTER 19, SUBCHAPTER 3, TO PERMIT NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS TO SPONSOR ATHLETIC EVENTS REGULATED BY THE ARKANSAS ATHLETIC COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 11-11-202 TO ADD THE PUBLISHERS OF PAID ADVERTISEMENTS TO THOSE PERSONS EXEMPT FROM THE DEFINITION OF "
AN ACT TO DECLARE PUBLIC POLICY CONCERNING DISTRIBUTION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS; TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR TO ESTABLISH CONDITIONS FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMITS; TO SET THE NUMBER OF PERMITS TO BE ISSUED STATEWIDE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO REQUIRE RELOCATION OR ERADICATION OF WILDLIFE CAUSING DAMAGE TO AGRICULTURAL CROPS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO REPEAL SECTION 503 OF TITLE 27, CHAPTER 37 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987, WHICH EXEMPTS CERTAIN TRAILERS AND POLE TRAILERS FROM BEING EQUIPPED WITH TRAILER BRAKES TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 23, CHAPTER 13, SUBCHAPTER 2 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 TO EXCLUDE WRECKERS AND WRECKER SERVICES AS EXEMPTIONS FROM THE SAFETY OF OPERATIONS AND EQUIPMENT STANDARDS OF THE TRANSPORTATION SAFETY AGENCY TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL REQUIR
TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE PETERSON INDUSTRIES ON THEIR FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO RECOGNIZE THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE, THE NATION AND THE WORLD.