Senator Jerry Bookout
District: 11
District:
11
Counties Served: Pt. Lawrence, Pt. Craighead
Counties Served:
Pt. Lawrence, Pt. Craighead
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 25-16-603 TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE TREASURER TO APPOINT TWO (2) DEPUTIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 11, CHAPTER 10, CITED AS THE ARKANSAS EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 19-9-502 TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO ANNUALLY FILE A REVENUE BOND REPORT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO ANNUALLY COMP
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24, CHAPTER 11, SUBCHAPTER 8 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 TO PROVIDE FOR PROPORTIONATE REPRESENTATION BETWEEN ACTIVE AND RETIRED MEMBERS TO SERVE ON LOCAL FIREMEN'S PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 24-3-102 TO INCLUDE CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND CERTAIN STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AS PUBLIC SAFETY MEMBERS FOR RETIREMENT PURPOSES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR ARKANSAS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WHO COMPLETE THE RECOMMENDED PRECOLLEGIATE CORE CURRICULUM, ENROLL AS FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN IN ARKANSAS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AND MEET OTHER CRI
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 16-93-1001 ET SEQ. TO PROVIDE FOR STATE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MEDICAL AND LEGAL COSTS FOR WORK RELEASE INMATES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 12-29-205 TO ALLOW PERSONS AWAITING TRANSFER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION TO EARN GOOD TIME; TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO REIMBURSE COUNTIES FOR MEDICAL EXPENSES INCURRED BY INMATES AWAITING TRANSFER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, AS CONDITION OF PAROLE OR OTHER COMMUNITY SUPERVISION, TO REQUIRE PAROLEES OR OTHER INMATES UNDER COMMUNITY SUPERVISION TO PARTICIPATE IN A HOME DETENTION PROGRAM TO BE SUPERVISED ELECTRONICALLY;
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR ARKANSAS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WHO COMPLETE THE RECOMMENDED PRECOLLEGIATE CORE CURRICULUM, ENROLL AS FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN IN ARKANSAS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AND MEET OTHER CRI
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 20-77-201, ET SEQ, TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE INDIGENT HEALTH CARE ADVISORY COUNCIL TO THE ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE ACCESS COUNCIL; TO SET FORTH THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE ACCESS COUNCIL; AND FOR OTHER P
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE ANNOTATED §12-61-121 REGARDING THE AWARDING OF MEDALS, RIBBONS AND DECORATIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZED MILITIA; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO CREATE THE CORRECTIONS RESOURCES COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 16-93-803(a) RELATING TO PAROLE OF NONVIOLENT OFFENDERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE ANNOTATED §12-61-108 AND §12-61-109 TO DESIGNATE THE ASSISTANT ADJUTANTS GENERAL OF THE ARMY AND AIR NATIONAL GUARD AS DEPUTY ADJUTANTS GENERAL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM CONSORTIUM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6, CHAPTER 18, SUBCHAPTER 2 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 TO PROVIDE THAT CHILDREN MAY ATTEND KINDERGARTEN IF THEY ATTAIN THE AGE OF FIVE (5) ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1 OF THE YEAR IN WHICH THEY SEEK ENROLLMENT; THAT CHILDREN MAY ATTEN
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE ANNOTATED §10-2-112 TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT ALL PRE-FILED BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS BE MAILED TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A JOINT INTERIM OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION REFORM OF THE ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO PROVIDE FOR STAFF FOR THE COMMITTEE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT AUTHORIZING ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY TO CONVEY A PARCEL OF LAND TO THE ARKANSAS STATE POLICE."
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION FUNDING STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE; TO PRESCRIBE ITS FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE ANNOTATED §17-82-310(2), INCREASING THE ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE FOR DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE ANNOTATED §17-93-411(5), INCREASING THE ANNUAL LICENSE OR REREGISTRATION FEE FOR PHYSICIANS WITH THE STATE MEDICAL BOARD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT AS TO PREMIUM RATES AND RENEWABILITY OF COVERAGE FOR HEALTH INSURANCE SOLD TO SMALL GROUPS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 8-7-905(d) TO PERMIT USE OF FUNDS IN THE PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK TRUST FUND TO REIMBURSE OWNERS AND OPERATORS FOR TESTING FOR SUSPECTED LEAKS TO DETERMINE THE SOURCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 8-7-802(6) RELATING TO THE ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANKS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 8-7-902(18) TO ADD INADVERTENTLY OMITTED LANGUAGE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE §14-207-101, §14-207-103, §14-207-104 and §14-207-106 CONCERNING THE ACQUISITION OF THE PROPERTIES, FACILITIES AND CUSTOMERS OF AN ELECTRIC PUBLIC UTILITY BY A MUNICIPALITY WHICH OWNS OR OPERATES AN ELECTRIC UTILITY SYSTEM;
TO ALLOW SENATOR BOOKOUT TO INTRODUCE A BILL TO ALLOW ADULT PROBATION OFFICERS TO RECEIVE SERVICE CREDIT AS PUBLIC SAFETY MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY AND DESIRABILITY OF PUBLISHING THE HOUSE AND SENATE JOURNALS AND DISTRIBUTING THE SAME TO THE DEPOSITORIES OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN ARKANSAS.