Senator James Scott
321 State Hwy. 15, North, Warren, 71671
District: 1
District:
1
Seniority: 6
Seniority:
6
Occupation: Forester, Real Estate Broker
Occupation:
Forester, Real Estate Broker
Church Affiliation: Presbyterian
Church Affiliation:
Presbyterian
Veteran: Yes
Veteran:
Yes
Public Service: Senate in 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995
Public Service:
Senate in 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995
Bills
Bill
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Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
AMEND CODE TO REFER TO SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, ECONOMIC & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
TO DEFINE THAT PORTION OF THE SALINE RIVER DESIGNATED AS A COMPONENT OF THE NATURAL AND SCENIC RIVERS SYSTEM.
TO GRANT THE STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS THE AUTHORITY TO DISCIPLINE NONREGISTRANTS AND TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE FOR LAND SURVEYORS
TO AUTHORIZE THE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERSTATE COMPACT TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT UNDERGROUND AQUIFERS.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 19-5-1005 TO DEFINE THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH MONIES SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE FROM THE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT FUND; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING SOURCES FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES' AND COURT CLERKS' RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE LAWS DEFINING THE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, AIRCRAFT, AND MOTOR BOATS WHILE INTOXICATED
TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO SHIP LIQUOR DIRECTLY TO PERSONS IN ARKANSAS AND TO EXPAND THE REGULATION OF SHIPPING UNPERMITTED LIQUOR INTO ARKANSAS
TO PROVIDE THAT THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR AGRICULTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SYSTEM SHALL BE CHAIRMAN OF THE FIRE ANT ADVISORY BOARD.
AN ACT FOR THE STATE FORESTRY COMMISSION CONSTRUCTION OF A BUILDING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION.
TO AUTHORIZE THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL JUVENILE DETENTION COUNCIL EMPLOYEES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS).
AN ACT PERTAINING TO RED IMPORTED FIRE ANT ABATEMENT DISTRICTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - GENERAL EDUCATION DIVISION - CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK COSTS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 1997-99 BIENNIUM.
TO PROVIDE ALL EMPLOYEES WITH TIME OFF TO ATTEND PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES AND SCHOOL PERFORMANCES OF THEIR CHILDREN.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE - WIRELESS DATA INFORMATION SYSTEM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON LICENSED TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN MAY ALSO CARRY A CONCEALED EDGED WEAPON.
RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS.
TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN DRIVERS' LICENSE FEES WHICH WERE PLEDGED TO OBLIGATIONS TO BE RETIRED IN 1997; AUTHORIZE THE FURTHER PLEDGING OF THE DRIVERS' LICENSE FEES FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE POLICE.
TO EXPAND THE LIST OF PROJECTS THAT AREA VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS ARE AUTHORIZED TO UNDERTAKE IN CONNECTION WITH BUILDING TRADE COURSES.
TO REQUIRE A PERMIT FROM THE POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY DEPARTMENT BEFORE CONSTRUCTING NEW MOTOR VEHICLE RACE TRACKS.
TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM WHERE STATE AGENCIES PROVIDE EMPLOYEES WITH TIME OFF TO ATTEND PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES AND SCHOOL PERFORMANCES OF THEIR CHILDREN.
TO PERMIT ELECTED COUNTY JUDGES WHO ARE RETIRANTS IN THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO ACCUMULATE CREDITED SERVICE IN THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AUTHORIZE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF BLIND AND DEAF SCHOOLS TO ESTABLISH A STIPEND TO BE PAID ITS MEMBERS FOR ATTENDING MEETINGS OF THE BOARD.
STUDY EXTENT OF THE SPREAD OF THE RUSSIC PEAR AND ITS INTERFERENCE WITH TIMBER PRODUCTION IN SOUTH ARKANSAS.
Committees
Committees
Chair:
ECONOMIC AND TAX POLICY
Vice Chair:
AGRICULTURE- Senate Parks & Tourism Subcommittee
Vice Chair:
ALC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULES & REGULATIONS
Vice Chair:
ALC-Game & Fish
Vice Chair:
ALC-JBC BUDGET HEARINGS
Vice Chair:
ALC-PEER
Vice Chair:
ALC-REVIEW
Vice Chair:
HCR 1010 OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Vice Chair:
JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Vice Chair:
PUBLIC HEALTH - Senate Health Services
Vice Chair:
SENATE EFFICIENCY