Senator Allen Gordon
Box 558, Morrilton, 72110
District: 25
District:
25
Seniority: 8
Seniority:
8
Occupation: Attorney
Occupation:
Attorney
Church Affiliation: Methodist
Church Affiliation:
Methodist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: 1979-1980 Constitutional Convention; Senate in 198
Public Service:
1979-1980 Constitutional Convention; Senate in 198
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
PROVIDING FOR A STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT OR PREMIUM TAX CREDIT TO THE PURCHASER OF COMMON STOCK OF A COUNTY OR REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 26-18-303 AND 26-54-105 TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN NON-TAX INFORMATION CONTAINED IN CORPORATE FRANCHISE TAX REPORTS IS NOT CONFIDENTIAL.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE ANNOTATED § 16-56-116 TO REMOVE OUT-OF-STATE IMPRISONMENT AS A DISABILITY WHICH TOLLS THE RUNNING OF THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.
TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN COUNTY SALES AND USE TAXES MAY BE DEDICATED TO BE USED FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
TO PROVIDE THAT AN INSURER MAY BE HELD LIABLE FOR THE FAILURE TO SETTLE IN GOOD FAITH.
TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER FORMS OF SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE OF DISTRIBUTION IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF DECEDENTS’ ESTATES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 19-11-206 TO ALLOW NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PURCHASE UNDER STATE CONTRACTS.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - YEAR 2000 PROJECT APPROPRIATION
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - MORRILTON TECHNICAL TRAINING FACILITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS RESEARCH MATCHING FUND; TO PRESCRIBE GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF THE FUND.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE TIMELY AND EXPEDITIOUS REVIEW OF SUFFICIENCY OF INITIATIVE PETITIONS.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY - TO MATCH FEDERAL RESEARCH GRANT OPPORTUNITIES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE COORDINATION OF ALL TECHNOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF DISTANCE LEARNING ACTIVITIES IN ARKANSAS.
TO REPEAL CERTAIN OBSOLETE STATUTES THAT HAVE BEEN SUPERSEDED BY REGULATIONS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION.
TO CREATE A COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR AN INTEGRATED JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FOR MEMBERS OF COUNTY BOARDS OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS FOR THEIR ACTIONS CARRIED OUT IN GOOD FAITH.
AN ACT TO CHANGE THE SOURCE OF THE LIST OF RECOMMENDED APPOINTEES FOR THE ARKANSAS DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES CORPORATION.
TO INCLUDE CAUSING PHYSICAL INJURY TO PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN THE DEFINITION OF BATTERY IN THE SECOND DEGREE.
AMEND JOINT RULES TO ABOLISH THE DEADLINE FOR THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS TO REPORT NO MORE THAN THREE PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING PUBLICATION AND LEGAL REVIEW OF STATEWIDE INITIATIVES AND REFERENDUMS; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 19, SECTION 22.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF THOMAS BENTON SMITH AND EXPRESSING THE RESPECT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS SENATE FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
Primary Sponsor for House
AN ACT TO REPEAL ARKANSAS CODE 17-25-403 PERTAINING TO THE LIABILITY OF CUSTOMERS FOR CONTRACTOR'S FAILURE TO HONOR ITS FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS TO THE STATE OR ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN INSURANCE COMPANIES TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE GROUP MEDICAL BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES AFTER AN INSURANCE CONTRACT WITH THE EMPLOYER IS CANCELLED DUE TO BANKRUPTCY.
TO REPEAL CERTAIN OBSOLETE STATUTES THAT HAVE BEEN SUPERSEDED BY REGULATIONS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ENSURING QUALITY UPGRADED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR YOUTH PROGRAM.
CoSponsor
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL DUCKS UNLIMITED MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES.
AN ACT TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSE OF THE INTRODUCTION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE INTO THE BODY OF ANOTHER TO PERPETRATE A SEXUAL OFFENSE.
REGULATING STATE EMPLOYMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, AND THEIR SPOUSES; ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES REGARDING THEIR ENTERING INTO GRANTS, CONTRACTS OR LEASES WITH 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 REPEAL THE PROHIBITION ON INSPECTIONS FOR MANDATORY SEAT BELT USE AND TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF SEAT BELT VIOLATIONS TO SUSPEND A DRIVER LICENSE.
TO LEVY A TAX ON ALL MOTOR VEHICLES HAVING DECLARED GROSS WEIGHTS IN EXCESS OF 73,280 POUNDS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-62-103 PERTAINING TO THE COMPENSATION OF EXCEPTIONALLY QUALIFIED ACADEMIC AND NONACADEMIC PERSONNEL.
CoSponsor for House
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE TO CLARIFY THE MISSION AND TO MORE SPECIFICALLY DEFINE THE POWERS, FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF THE ARKANSAS FORESTRY COMMISSION.
TO REQUIRE ANY PERSON DESIRING TO BURN FOREST VEGETATION TO NOTIFY THE ARKANSAS FORESTRY COMMISSION.
RELATING TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY OF ARKANSAS FORESTRY COMMISSION PERSONNEL.
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.
Committees
Committees
Vice Chair:
ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECH.
Vice Chair:
ALC-JBC BUDGET HEARINGS
Vice Chair:
ALC-REVIEW
Vice Chair:
JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
Vice Chair:
JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
Vice Chair:
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Vice Chair:
SENATE EFFICIENCY