Representative James Luker
Box 216, Wynne, 72396
District: 90
District:
90
Seniority: 70
Seniority:
70
Occupation: Attorney
Occupation:
Attorney
Church Affiliation: Presbyterian
Church Affiliation:
Presbyterian
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Mayor of Wynne, City Attorney of Wynne, House 1995
Public Service:
Mayor of Wynne, City Attorney of Wynne, House 1995
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO INCREASE THE HOUSEHOLD AND DEPENDENT CARE SERVICES TAX CREDIT TO 100% OF THE ALLOWABLE FEDERAL CREDIT.
TO EXTEND OPTIONAL PROVISIONS FOR PROVIDING UNIFORM SICK LEAVE TO ALL CITIES.
AUTHORIZE MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS TO COLLECT FEES FOR TAKING AND ENTERING BAIL OR DELIVERY BONDS.
AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE ABILITY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO PROCURE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
TO CLARIFY THE PROPER PARTY FOR SUITS AGAINST MUNICIPALITIES INVOLVING MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS.
EXCLUDES CONSTITUTIONAL TAX CLAIMS FROM THE REFUND PROVISIONS; PROVIDES THREE-YEAR PERIOD FOR ILLEGAL EXACTION CLAIMS; ADOPTS VOLUNTARY PAYMENT RULE FOR CONSTITUTIONAL CLAIMS.
TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTORS OF GENERAL EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR AND SERVE EXCLUSIVELY AT THE GOVERNOR'S PLEASURE.
TO PHASE IN THE TRANSFER OF FUNDING OF THE STATE TRIAL COURT SYSTEM FROM COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO THE STATE.
TO CREATE THE INTERIM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO PRESCRIBE ITS FUNCTIONS.
TO ADD EX OFFICIO NON-VOTING MEMBERS TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL AND THE JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE TO ASSURE BETTER COORDINATION BETWEEN THE TWO COMMITTEES.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ASSIGNMENT OF SPECIAL AND RETIRED JUDGES, THE EXCHANGE OF CIRCUITS, AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE JURISDICTION OF CORPORATION COURTS.
Committees
Committees
Vice Chair:
ALC-JBC BUDGET HEARINGS
Vice Chair:
ALC-Legislative Process Revision Committee
Vice Chair:
GOVERNOR'S EMERGENCY FUND REVIEW COMMITTEE
Vice Chair:
JOINT PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Vice Chair:
JPR-Boards & Commission Subcommittee
Vice Chair:
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
ex officio:
REVENUE & TAXATION- HOUSE