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Representative John H. Dawson


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District: 89
District:
89
Counties Served: Pt. Ouachita, Pt. Calhoun, Pt. Columbia, Pt. Union
Counties Served:
Pt. Ouachita, Pt. Calhoun, Pt. Columbia, Pt. Union


Bills

Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24, CHAPTER 11, SUBCHAPTER 8 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987, AS AMENDED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECALCULATION OF BENEFITS FOR A MEMBER WHO RESCINDS HIS DECISION TO RETIRE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24, CHAPTER 7, SUBCHAPTER 7 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987, TO INCREASE THE LIMITATIONS TO WHICH ANNUITIES ARE SUBJECTED UNDER THE TEACHER RETIREMENT LAW; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO PROVIDE A ONE-TIME PAYMENT EQUAL TO THREE PERCENT (3%) OF THE ANNUALIZED ANNUITY OF THE BENEFICIARIES AND RETIRANTS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 112 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 TO PERMIT MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO ACCRUE MORE THAN THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF CREDITABLE SERVICE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION TO REQUIRE ARKANSAS RESIDENTS DESIRING TO HUNT UPLAND GAME BIRDS TO PURCHASE A SPECIAL LICENSE AT AN ANNUAL FEE NOT TO EXCEED FIVE DOLLARS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26, CHAPTER 26, SUBCHAPTERS TWO AND FOURTEEN TO PROVIDE THAT TAXABLE TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INCLUDING NEWLY ACQUIRED PROPERTY BE ASSESSED THROUGH MAY 31 OF EACH YEAR; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 112 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 TO PERMIT MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO ACCRUE MORE THAN THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF CREDITABLE SERVICE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24, CHAPTER 10, SUBCHAPTER 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 TO PROVIDE AN INCREASE IN RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24, CHAPTER 11, SUBCHAPTER 8 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987, AS AMENDED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECALCULATION OF BENEFITS FOR A MEMBER WHO RESCINDS HIS DECISION TO RETIRE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FREE COLLEGE TUITION FOR PERSONS WHO SERVED IN AN ARKANSAS UNIT DURING "
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT FOR SERVICES RENDERED BY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS FROM ANY INSURER OR HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL SERVICES CORPORATION WHICH PROVIDES FOR MENTAL HEALTH COVERAGE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 12-9-401 TO REDEFINE THE TERM 'POLICE TRAFFIC RADAR'; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE §9-13-103 TO ESTABLISH GRANDPARENT'S AND GREAT-GRANDPARENT'S VISITATION RIGHTS IN CASES OF CUSTODY OR TERMINATION OF THE RIGHTS OF PARENTS; TO PERMIT THE GRANDPARENTS OR GREAT-GRANDPARENTS TO INTERVENE IN CASES INVOLVING CUS
AN ACT TO CREATE A REFORESTATION PROGRAM IN ARKANSAS TO BE KNOWN AS PLANT THE FUTURE; TO ESTABLISH A REFORESTATION GOAL OF 10 MILLION ADDITIONAL TREES EACH YEAR UNTIL THE YEAR 2000; TO CREATE A STATE REFORESTATION TASK FORCE; TO ESTABLISH A REFORESTATION
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHO IS DELINQUENT IN THE PAYMENT OF ANY AD VALOREM TAXES OR HAS FAILED TO PAY FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAXES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 27-35-210 TO PROVIDE FOR A SPECIAL HARVEST SEASON PERMIT FOR NATURAL RESOURCE VEHICLES TRANSPORTING FARM AND FOREST PRODUCTS IN THEIR NATURAL STATE UP TO EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED POUNDS (86,600 lbs.) ON STATE MAINTA
AN ACT TO AMEND ARK. CODE ANN. §20-57-102(b) TO PROVIDE THAT FOOD SALVAGERS PERMITS EXPIRE ANNUALLY; TO AMEND ARK. CODE ANN. §20-57-201 TO INCLUDE FOOD CATERERS WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT; TO AMEND ARK. CODE ANN. §20-57-204 PERTA
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 26, CHAPTER 74 TO ADD A NEW SUBCHAPTER ALLOWING COUNTIES NOT HAVING A ONE PERCENT (1%) COUNTYWIDE SALES AND USE TAX TO LEVY A ONE-HALF (1/2%) PERCENT COUNTYWIDE SALES AND USE TAX TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE FOR WHICH CO
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT NO FEDERALLY SUBSIDIZED HOUSING SHALL BE BUILT BY ANY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION UNLESS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OR COUNTY DETERMINES THAT ADDITIONAL SUBSIDIZED HOUSING IS NEEDED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO CLARIFY THE NAME OF SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY - TECH."
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN UPSET PAYROLL FACTOR TO BE USED IN ESTABLISHING PREMIUMS FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE AND GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR SUBCONTRACTORS WHO CUT AND HAUL TIMBER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURERS FROM RETROACTIVELY CHANGING THE EXPERIENCE RATINGS OF THEIR INSUREDS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT PREMIUMS FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE POLICIES DERIVED FROM THE ASSIGNED RISK POOL SHALL BE BASED ON INDUSTRY AVERAGE EXPERIENCE RATINGS INSTEAD OF A 1.0 EXPERIENCE RATING; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT QUARTERLY HAZARDOUS EVACUATION DRILLS AT EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE OF ARKANSAS RECOGNIZES AND ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR A PORTION OF THE COSTS INCURRED AND TO BE INCURRED BY THE FAIRVIEW-CAMDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT AS A RESULT OF ANY COURT ORDERED DESEGREGATION OR NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT OF TH
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE ROLE OF CERTIFIED SCHOOL COUNSELORS OF ARKANSAS IN THE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION IN YOUTH SUICIDE.
CONGRATULATING SPEAKER JOHN LIPTON UPON THE CELEBRATION OF HIS FIFTY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY.
REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO INSTALL SAFETY STRIPPING OR AN EQUIVALENT PRODUCT ON THE INSIDE STEPS OF THE STATE CAPITOL TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY AND INCREASE VISIBILITY FOR THOSE PERSONS CLIMBING THE STEPS WHILE VISITING THE CAPITOL.
EXPRESSING CONSENSUS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THAT HANDRAILS SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON THE MAIN STAIRWAYS IN THE STATE CAPITOL BUILDING.
HONORING THE AMERICAN TREE FARM SYSTEM ON THE CELEBRATION OF ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY.