Representative John H. Dawson
District: 38
District:
38
Counties Served: Pt. Columbia, Pt. Ouachita, Pt. Union
Counties Served:
Pt. Columbia, Pt. Ouachita, Pt. Union
Bills
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AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 12-9-401 TO REDEFINE THE TERM _POLICE TRAFFIC RADAR_ TO INCLUDE SPEED MEASURING DEVICES UTILIZING AN INFRARED LIGHT SYSTEM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 12-9-103 TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS TO INCLUDE THE PRESIDENT OF THE ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL POLICE ASSOCIATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT TO PROTECT THE IDENTITY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WORKING UNDERCOVER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 5-13-209 TO INCREASE FROM A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR TO A CLASS D FELONY THE CRIME OF ABUSE OF ATHLETIC CONTEST OFFICIALS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 20-57-204 (d) TO EXTEND FROM JULY 1, 1993 THROUGH JULY 1, 1995, THE PERMIT FEE ESTABLISHED BY THAT SUBSECTION FOR FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE ANNOTATED 23-32-1005 TO PROVIDE THAT ACCOUNTS, DEPOSITS, AND CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT IN THE NAME OF A PARENT OR PARENTS AND ONE OR MORE CHILDREN SHALL BE HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HEIRS AT LAW ON THE DEATH OF THE PARENT AB
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE ANNUITIES OF THE BENEFICIARIES AND RETIRANTS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE SECTION 24-5-101 TO RE-DEFINE THE TERM _AVERAGE COMPENSATION_ BY REDUCING THE NUMBER OF MONTHS WITHIN THAT DEFINITION FROM SIXTY (60) TO FORTY-EIGHT (48) IN ORDER FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A FORESTRY MUSEUM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO EXEMPT FROM THE ARKANSAS GROSS RECEIPTS TAX AND THE ARKANSAS COMPENSATING TAX, CERTAIN FORMS WHICH ARE CONSUMED OR DESTROYED DURING THE MANUFACTURE OF THE ITEM FOR WHICH THE FORM WAS BUILT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 27-15-1202 RELATING TO SPECIAL MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES FOR RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 9-13-103 PERTAINING TO VISITATION RIGHTS OF GRANDPARENTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO EXEMPT TELEPHONE ANSWERING SERVICES WITH GROSS INCOME LESS THAN TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000) FROM ALL STATE LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 26-52-510 TO PROVIDE A SALES TAXES CREDIT FOR CONSUMERS WHO SELL THEIR USED CARS IN LIEU OF TRADING IT IN ON A NEW CAR PURCHASE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 24-7-301 TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND PROVIDE A NEW MEMBER FOR THE ARKANSAS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION RETIRED; 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 AMEND ARKANSAS CODE §26-52-203 TO PROVIDE FOR A NON-REFUNDABLE FEE OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) FOR THE INITIAL ISSUANCE OF GROSS RECEIPTS TAX PERMITS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO PROVIDE REMEDIES FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY BY A TENANT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO DISCONTINUE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FOR RECIPIENTS WHO ARE CONVICTED OF A DRUG RELATED OFFENSE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 12-9-106(b) PERTAINING TO THE POWERS OF THE ARKANSAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 12-9-108 TO PROHIBIT CONVICTED FELONS FROM BEING CERTIFIED AS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT NO COUNTY ORDINANCE OR OTHER DOCUMENT OR NOTICE BY THE QUORUM COURT SHALL HEREAFTER BE REQUIRED TO BE PUBLISHED IN A NEWSPAPER AND ALL PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS WILL BE SATISFIED IF THE ORDINANCE, DOCUMENT OR NOTICE IS POSTED IN THE
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 2-16-203 TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE PLANT BOARD TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 26-52-510 PERTAINING TO MOTOR VEHICLE DEMONSTRATIVE MODELS AND PERTAINING TO MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER CREDIT FOR _TRADE-IN_ OF SHORT-TERM OR _LOANER_ VEHICLES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE FIRST CLASS CITIES TO SELL CITY PROPERTY TO ANY PUBLICLY SUPPORTED POST SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
REQUESTING THE ARKANSAS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO DEAL WITH THE PROBLEM OF PAYMENT COLLECTION FOR UNDERCHARGED AND DISCONTINUED FREIGHT RATES BY BANKRUPT TRUCKING COMPANIES.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO REPEAL ARTICLE 7, SECTION 47 TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF CONSTABLE AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, SECTION 48 TO ELIMINATE THE REFERENCE TO THE OFFICE OF CONSTABLE.
COMMENDING MS. ASHLEY WEEKS FOR HER HEROISM WHICH RESULTED IN THE RESCUE OF HER UNCLE AND COUSIN FROM A PLANE CRASH WHICH OCCURRED IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF SEPTEMBER 26, 1992.
REQUESTING PRESIDENT CLINTON TO SUSPEND ACTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) WHICH LIMITS THE FREEDOM OF STATES TO PERMIT SPIRITUAL TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN.
COMMENDING LOUISIANA GOVERNOR EDWIN EDWARDS FOR HIS STRONG SUPPORT OF THE BI-STATE CORRIDOR.