Senator Mike Beebe
211 West Arch Avenue, Searcy, 72143
District: 21
District:
21
Seniority: 6
Seniority:
6
Occupation: Attorney
Occupation:
Attorney
Church Affiliation: Episcopal
Church Affiliation:
Episcopal
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Senate in 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995
Public Service:
Senate in 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO AUTHORIZE THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR FOR SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION DISABILITY DETERMINATION, OR COUNSEL FOR THE AGENCY, TO ISSUE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENAS ASSISTING INVESTIGATONS RELATING TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE BENEFITS.
REGULATING STATE EMPLOYMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, AND THEIR SPOUSES; ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES REGARDING THEIR ENTERING INTO GRANTS, CONTRACTS OR LEASES WITH THE STATE.
TO PERMIT THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO EMPLOY PERSONS HAVING A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST IN AN INSURANCE COMPANY, AGENCY OR TRANSACTION SUBJECT TO FULL DISCLOSURE OF THE INTEREST.
TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL AND OPM WHEN THE AGENCY PRIVATIZES A FUNCTION; PROHIBITS UTILIZING POSITIONS TERMINATED DUE TO PRIVATIZATION.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT AND PAYMENT OF SUBSTITUTE TRIAL COURT STAFF PERSONS BY CIRCUIT, CHANCERY AND CIRCUIT-CHANCERY JUDGES.
TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR THE TRANSFER OF CASES TO OTHER JUDICIAL DISTRICTS WHEN THE PARTIES HAVE CHANGED RESIDENCE.
TO SET THE SALARY AND EXPENSES OF THE DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS IN THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT-EAST.
TO AMEND THE ESTATE TAX LAW OF ARKANSAS TO PROVIDE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR DISBURSEMENTS FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND OF ARKANSAS.
TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A CAREER LADDER INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OF ALL STATE AGENCIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Primary Sponsor for House
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER-DISASTER ASSISTANCE GRANTS SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
PROVIDES A THREE (3) YEAR PERIOD FOR ILLEGAL EXACTION CLAIMS; ADOPTS THE VOLUNTARY PAYMENT RULE FOR CONSTITUTIONAL CLAIMS.
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY AND REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACT; TO CHANGE THE TITLE TO 'COUNTY AND REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY ACT'.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 26-80-101(b) RELATING TO DOCUMENTATION OF THE AMOUNT OF REVENUES PRODUCED BY THE UNIFORM RATE OF AD VALOREM TAX.
TO REQUIRE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO NOTIFY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL WHEN HIGH SALARIED NEW HIRES ARE EMPLOYED FOR JOB DUTIES WHICH DIFFER FROM THOSE ENCOMPASSED WITHIN THEIR JOB TITLE.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS - STATEWIDE NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE FROM BUDGET STABILIZATION TRUST FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK COLLEGE OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND OTHER HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 1999-2001 BIENNIUM.
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT, UTILITY WORKERS, RELIEF WORKERS, GOVERNMENT WORKERS AND CITIZENS WHO RESPONDED TO AND ASSISTED THE VICTIMS OF THE RECENT TORNADOES THAT RAVAGED THIS STATE.
FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE AT 1:45 P.M., TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1999, TO HEAR AN ADDRESS BY MR. WILLIAM S. COHEN, U.S. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 23-79-147(d) REGARDING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN DRUGS.
TO IMPLEMENT AMENDMENT 77 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION BY PROVIDING PER DIEM COMPENSATION FOR RETIRED JUDGES APPOINTED TO TEMPORARY SERVICE UNDER AMENDMENT 77.
TO ENCOURAGE TEACHERS TO PARTICIPATE IN AND COMPLETE NBPTS CERTIFICATION BY AUTHORIZING THE DEPT. OF EDUCATION TO PAY FULL TUITION AND INCENTIVE BONUSES.
TO ESTABLISH AND PROMOTE A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS WITHIN EACH COUNTY OF THE STATE.
TO RAISE THE MINIMUM LIMITS OF PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE AND TO RAISE THE MINIMUM LIMITS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE.
TO SUBSTITUTE ACCREDITATION SURVEYS BY THE JOINT COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR STATE LICENSING SURVEYS FOR HOSPITALS WHICH ARE ACCREDITED.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A DEFENSE PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARD.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-62-103 PERTAINING TO THE COMPENSATION OF EXCEPTIONALLY QUALIFIED ACADEMIC AND NONACADEMIC PERSONNEL.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE OFFICE OF LONG-TERM CARE TO RELEASE INFORMATION REGARDING COMPLAINTS AGAINST RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES.
TO RE-ENACT PART OF ARKANSAS CODE § 16-90-115 WHICH WAS INADVERTANTLY REPEALED BY ACT 1341 OF 1997.
TO REPEAL ARKANSAS CODE ANNOTATED §§ 16-56-201 THROUGH 16-56-210 THE 'UNIFORM CONFLICT OF LAWS LIMITATIONS ACT'.
TO PROVIDE THAT ALL LEGISLATOR POSITIONS ON EXECUTIVE BRANCH BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS SHALL HEREAFTER BE FILLED BY NONLEGISLATORS.
TO ESTABLISH THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR DISABLED WORKING PERSONS WHOSE FAMILY INCOME IS LESS THAN TWO HUNDRED FIFTY PERCENT (250%) OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKIDS FIRST PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN UP TO TWO HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE.
TO REQUIRE THE POSTING OF SIGNS STATING 'THE WILBUR D. MILLS FREEWAY' ON THE WILBUR D. MILLS FREEWAY.
CoSponsor for House
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL NOT MEET ON THE THIRD MONDAY IN JANUARY IN RESPECT TO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AND IN OBSERVANCE OF HIS BIRTHDAY
TO REQUIRE ALL PERSONS COMMITTED TO THE COMMON JAIL OF THE COUNTY TO PAY THEIR EXPENSES WHILE DETAINED.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - FOR THE BILL CLINTON BIRTHPLACE HOME CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
Committees
Committees
Chair:
ALC-PERSONNEL
Chair:
SENATE EFFICIENCY
Vice Chair:
ALC-JBC BUDGET HEARINGS
Vice Chair:
ALC-LITIGATION REPORTS SUBCOMMITTEE
Vice Chair:
ALC-POLICY MAKING
Vice Chair:
ALC-REVIEW
Vice Chair:
CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE - SENATE
Vice Chair:
GAME & FISH COMMISSION FUNDING STUDY COMMITTEE
Vice Chair:
INSURANCE & COMMERCE - SENATE
Vice Chair:
JBC/Special Language
Vice Chair:
JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
Vice Chair:
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE FACILITIES