Senator Dave Bisbee
14068 Pyramid Drive, Roger, 72758
District: 33
District:
33
Seniority: 28
Seniority:
28
Occupation: Building Contractor; Owner Valley Homes, Inc.
Occupation:
Building Contractor; Owner Valley Homes, Inc.
Church Affiliation: Lutheran
Church Affiliation:
Lutheran
Veteran: Vietnam
Veteran:
Vietnam
Public Service: Served House in 1993, 1995 and 1997; Senate 1999
Public Service:
Served House in 1993, 1995 and 1997; Senate 1999
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
TO REPEAL AND AMEND VARIOUS OBSOLETE SECTIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE ANNOTATED.
TO INCREASE THE FELONY HOT CHECK THRESHOLD FROM TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200) TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500); TO THEREBY MAKE IT COMPATIBLE WITH OTHER THEFT OF PROPERTY STATUTES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND VOLUNTEERS HAVE IMMUNITY FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A RESTRICTED LIFETIME LICENSE FOR BOILER INSPECTORS, OPERATORS, SELLERS, INSTALLERS, AND REPAIRMEN.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE SCHOOL PRINCIPALS TO REPORT ALL THREATS OF VIOLENCE OR ACTS OF VIOLENCE ON SCHOOL PROPERTY.
AN ACT TO MAKE PARENTS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALLOWING MINORS TO POSSESS FIREARMS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO COMPLETE EXPULSION PROCESS FOR STUDENTS WITH WEAPONS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY; TO REQUIRE PARENTS TO ACKNOWLEDGE PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALLOWING STUDENTS TO HAVE ACCESS TO FIREARMS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REMEDIAL COURSES OF INSTRUCTION.
AN ACT CONCERNING PARTICIPATION IN THE ARKANSAS FIRE FIGHTERS' DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND VOLUNTEERS HAVE IMMUNITY FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF ARKANSAS CODE TO REMOVE OR REVISE OBSOLETE, ANTIQUATED OR CONFUSING LANGUAGE REGARDING EDUCATION.
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ACT OF 1989.
TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO THE MAXIMUM AGE LIMITS FOR FIREFIGHTERS IN CITIES WITH CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONS.
REQUESTING THE ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD ADDRESS CONCERNS REGARDING ACCOUNTABILITY STANDARDS FOR PROGRAMS IN WHICH STUDENTS ARE ALLOWED TO CONCURRENTLY ENROLL IN HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.
REQUIRE THE APPORTIONMENT OF THE STATE INTO NINETY-NINE (99) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICTS AND THIRTY-THREE (33) SENATE DISTRICTS.
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO EQUALIZE THE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY BY TAX YEAR 2004; TO PROVIDE THAT THE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY OCCUPIED AS A RESIDENCE SHALL CHANGE ONLY UPON PURCHASE, NEW CONSTRUCTION OR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP.
Primary Sponsor for House
AN ACT TO PROTECT THE USERS OF PUBLIC AIRPORTS BY ESTABLISHING A MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN TOWERS AND RUNWAYS.
TO AMEND THE ‘HANDICAPPED PERSONS ACCESS TO PARKING ACT OF 1985', AS AMENDED BY ACT 656 OF 1991; TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO ESTABLISH APPORTIONMENT OF FINES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE STUDENTS AT ASMS TO TAKE AN ADVANCE PLACEMENT EXAM FOR EVERY ADVANCE PLACEMENT CLASS THE STUDENT IS ENROLLED IN; AND FOR THE ASMS TO PAY FOR THE ADVANCE PLACEMENT EXAMS.
CoSponsor
TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL PERFORMANCE REPORTS AND FOR DISTRIBUTION OF THE REPORTS TO ALL PARENTS OR GUARDIANS OF CHILDREN ENROLLED IN ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
REGULATING STATE EMPLOYMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, AND THEIR SPOUSES; ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES REGARDING THEIR ENTERING INTO GRANTS, CONTRACTS OR LEASES WITH THE STATE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-62-103 PERTAINING TO THE COMPENSATION OF EXCEPTIONALLY QUALIFIED ACADEMIC AND NONACADEMIC PERSONNEL.
AN ACT TO EXEMPT REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITIES FROM ANNEXATION BY ANY MUNICIPALITY.
TO REVISE THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND STAFF AND TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN GUIDELINES FOR LOBBYISTS.
AN ACT TO REVISE THE ARKANSAS PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REFORM ACT.
URGING THE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT WHERE PRACTICAL TO USE INDEPENDENT INSPECTORS FOR INSPECTION OF HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PERFORMED PURSUANT TO THE HIGHWAY FINANCING ACT OF 1999.
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
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ELEGIBILITY REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACADEMIC CHALLNGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM; AND TO CLARIFY EXISTING LANGUAGE.
TO REQUIRE ALL PERSONS COMMITTED TO THE COMMON JAIL OF THE COUNTY TO PAY THEIR EXPENSES WHILE DETAINED.
TO LEVY AN ADDITIONAL EXCISE TAX ON MOTOR FUEL AND AN ADDITIONAL TAX ON DISTILLATE SPECIAL FUEL.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - FOR THE BILL CLINTON BIRTHPLACE HOME CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
Committees
Committees
Vice Chair:
GAME & FISH COMMISSION FUNDING STUDY COMMITTEE
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE AUDIT-State Agencies
Vice Chair:
SENATE COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES
Non-Voting:
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ALTERNATES