Representative Jim Hendren
15316 Highway 59 North, Sulphur Springs, 72768
District: 1
District:
1
Seniority: 5
Seniority:
5
Occupation: Owner, Hendren Plastics
Occupation:
Owner, Hendren Plastics
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran: Yes
Veteran:
Yes
Public Service: Gravette School Board, House in 1995, 1997, 1999
Public Service:
Gravette School Board, House in 1995, 1997, 1999
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO CLARIFY VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS INSURANCE CODE AS TO THE PAYMENT OF BENEFITS WHERE OTHER LIKE INSURANCE EXISTS.
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO GRANT VARIANCES AND INTERIM AUTHORITIES DURING THE ENTIRE PERMIT ISSUANCE PROCESS.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 23-63-1301, ET SEQ, THE RISK BASED CAPITAL ACT, TO INCLUDE HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS AND TO REDUCE EXEMPTION AMOUNTS FOR REPORTING PURPOSES.
TO EXEMPT FROM GROSS RECEIPTS TAX DUES AND FEES TO HEALTH SPAS, HEALTH CLUBS, AND FITNESS CLUBS PROVIDED BY AN EMPLOYER ON THE EMPLOYER'S PREMISES EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE USE OF ITS EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.
TO LIMIT THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF UNCOVERED LOADS OF SAND, GRAVEL AND ROCK TO THE HIGHEST PART OF THE EDGE OF THE OPEN BED.
TO ALLOW MOTHERS OF CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS OLD TO DEFER JURY DUTY.
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO EQUALIZE REAL PROPERTY VALUES; TO PROVIDE THAT REAL PROPERTY VALUES SHALL CHANGE ONLY UPON PURCHASE, NEW CONSTRUCTION OR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE TO QUALIFY AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO REDUCE THE CAPITAL GAINS TAX FOR TAXABLE YEAR 1999 AND TO ABOLISH THE TAX FOR TAXABLE YEARS THEREAFTER.
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 PHASE IN INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR CAPITAL GAINS; ADOPT ROTH AND EDUCATION IRA PROVISIONS; EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX $6,000 OF IRA DISTRIBUTION; AND INCREASE DEPENDENT TAX CREDIT.
REQUIRING PHYSICIANS TO COMMUNICATE SUFFICIENT INFORMATION BEFORE TERMINATING PREGNANCIES SO THAT PATIENTS CAN GIVE AN INFORMED CONSENT TO THE PROCEDURE.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ELEGIBILITY REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACADEMIC CHALLNGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM; AND TO CLARIFY EXISTING LANGUAGE.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - FOR THE BILL CLINTON BIRTHPLACE HOME CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE NONPARTISAN ELECTION OF JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT AND JUDGES OF THE COURT OF APPEALS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR NONPARTISAN ELECTION OF CIRCUIT JUDGE, CHANCERY JUDGE, CIRCUIT-CHANCERY JUDGE, AND MUNICIPAL JUDGE.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF WORLD WAR II VETERAN, KOREAN WAR VETERAN, VIETNAM VETERAN, AND PERSIAN GULF VETERAN LICENSE PLATES.
AN ACT TO DECLARE THE THIRD FRIDAY IN SEPTEMBER AS ‘POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY’.
TO PREEMPT LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT FROM FILING LAWSUITS AGAINST FIREARM AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS FOR DAMAGES FROM THE LAWFUL SALE OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION TO THE PUBLIC.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR LARGE TRUCKS EXCEEDING SPEED LIMITS.
TO EXEMPT THE FIRST $2,500 OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF A USED VEHICLE FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS CONVICTED OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER SHALL NOT BE GRANTED FURLOUGHS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.
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.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAM K. ‘MAC’ MCGEHEE, JR. AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
TO DESIGNATE THE MEMBERS’ PRIVATE WORK AREA OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AS A ‘NON-SMOKING AREA’.
COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY INDIANS MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH DICKEY NUTT ON THEIR OUTSTANDING 1998-99 REGULAR SEASON.
TO EXPRESS THE INTENT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THAT ALL FORMER MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARE AUTHORIZED AND ENCOURAGED TO WEAR THEIR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LAPEL PINS.
CoSponsor for Senate
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL DUCKS UNLIMITED MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES.
REGULATING STATE EMPLOYMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, AND THEIR SPOUSES; ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES REGARDING THEIR ENTERING INTO GRANTS, CONTRACTS OR LEASES WITH THE STATE.
TO EXEMPT THE SALE OF DIGITAL BROADCAST EQUIPMENT TO LICENSED T.V. AND RADIO STATIONS FROM THE ARKANSAS GROSS RECEIPTS TAX.
Committees
Committees
Vice Chair:
ALC-JBC BUDGET HEARINGS
Vice Chair:
INSURANCE & COMMERCE- HOUSE
Vice Chair:
JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE