Senator Morril Harriman
522 Main Street, Van Buren, 72956
District: 27
District:
27
Seniority: 11
Seniority:
11
Occupation: Attorney
Occupation:
Attorney
Church Affiliation: Methodist
Church Affiliation:
Methodist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Senate in 1985, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995, 199
Public Service:
Senate in 1985, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995, 199
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 26-54-112 PERTAINING TO THE REINSTATEMENT OF CORPORATIONS.
TO PROVIDE THAT ALL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF MARRIAGE LICENSING PROCEDURES SHALL BE PAID INTO THE COUNTY GENERAL FUND.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 15-71-110 TO CLARIFY THE JURISDICTIONAL AUTHORITY OF THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION AND TO PROVIDE NECESSARY DEFINITIONS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS NATURAL GAS PIPELINE SAFETY ACT OF 1971 AND TO CLARIFY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION'S JURISDICTION.
PROVIDES FOR IMPOSITION AND ENFORCEMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS FOR MED. ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FRAUD AND ABUSE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PROGRAM EXCLUSION FOR THOSE FOUND TO HAVE ENGAGED IN FRAUD AND ABUSE OF PUBLIC BENEFITS PROGRAMS.
AN ACT TO EXEMPT CHEMICALS USED IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS FROM SALES AND USE TAX AND TO REPEAL THE USEFUL LIFE AND EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT FROM THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR REPLACEMENT MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE A NOTARIZED AFFIDAVIT TO REGISTER IN THE PUTATIVE FATHER REGISTRY.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC SERVANTS FROM SOLICITING, ACCEPTING OR AGREEING TO ACCEPT ANY GIFT UNLESS THE GIFT IS ON ACCOUNT OF A PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL, OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP INDEPENDENT OF THE OFFICIAL STATUS OF THE RECIPIENT.
PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE EIGHTY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY UNTIL THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1999.
TO ADOPT A JOINT RULE THAT IF A FILING DEADLINE UNDER THE JOINT RULES FALLS ON SATURDAY OR SUNDAY THE DEADLINE IS EXTENDED TO THE FOLLOWING MONDAY.
PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE EIGHTY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY UNTIL THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1999.
Primary Sponsor for House
TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS BANKING CODE RELATING TO INVESTMENTS IN OPERATING SUBSIDIARIES.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS BANKING CODE RELATING TO DEFINITIONS AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 23-47-203(c)(2) TO ALLOW THE SECURING OF CERTAIN DEPOSITS BY A STATE BANK
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 3-8-210 PERTAINING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL DIVISION TO ISSUE PERMITS FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
TO AMEND THE RURAL WATERWORKS FACILITIES BOARD ACT TO CHANGE THE SELECTION METHOD FOR BOARD MEMBERS AND TO REQUIRE AN ANNUAL MEETING.
TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE EIGHTY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO PROVIDE FOR A RECESS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
CoSponsor
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL DUCKS UNLIMITED MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES.
TO IMPLEMENT AMENDMENT 77 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION BY PROVIDING PER DIEM COMPENSATION FOR RETIRED JUDGES APPOINTED TO TEMPORARY SERVICE UNDER AMENDMENT 77.
REGULATING STATE EMPLOYMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, AND THEIR SPOUSES; ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES REGARDING THEIR ENTERING INTO GRANTS, CONTRACTS OR LEASES WITH THE STATE.
TO ENCOURAGE TEACHERS TO PARTICIPATE IN AND COMPLETE NBPTS CERTIFICATION BY AUTHORIZING THE DEPT. OF EDUCATION TO PAY FULL TUITION AND INCENTIVE BONUSES.
TO CREATE THE ‘ARKANSAS WHISTLE-BLOWER ACT’ TO PROTECT PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FROM DISCHARGE OR RETALIATION FOR REPORTING GOVERNMENT WASTE OR VIOLATIONS OF LAW.
TO ESTABLISH AND PROMOTE A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS WITHIN EACH COUNTY OF THE STATE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 25-15-212 REGARDING THE SERVICE OF PROCESS REQUIRED UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF AN ADDITIONAL JUDGE FROM EACH OF THE EXISTING COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICTS AND TO PLAN FOR REDISTRICTING.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-62-103 PERTAINING TO THE COMPENSATION OF EXCEPTIONALLY QUALIFIED ACADEMIC AND NONACADEMIC PERSONNEL.
TO RE-ENACT PART OF ARKANSAS CODE § 16-90-115 WHICH WAS INADVERTANTLY REPEALED BY ACT 1341 OF 1997.
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.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ARREST OF PERSONS WHO PUMP FUEL AND FAIL TO PAY FOR IT.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKIDS FIRST PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN UP TO TWO HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE AUTOMATIC TERMINATION OF ALIMONY UPON THE COHABITATION OF THE RECIPIENT IN ALL CASES EXCEPT WHERE SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED OTHERWISE BY ORDER OR AGREEMENT.
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.
Committees
Committees
Chair:
ALC-PEER
Chair:
JBC/Special Language
Vice Chair:
ALC-JBC BUDGET HEARINGS
Vice Chair:
ALC-LITIGATION REPORTS SUBCOMMITTEE
Vice Chair:
ALC-PERSONNEL
Vice Chair:
ALC-REVIEW
Vice Chair:
DESEGREGATION LITIGATION OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE
Vice Chair:
JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
Vice Chair:
JOINT PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Vice Chair:
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE AUDIT
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE AUDIT-Educational Institutions
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE FACILITIES
Vice Chair:
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS - SENATE