Senator Jim Hill
100 Center, Nashville, 71852
District: 5
District:
5
Seniority: 25
Seniority:
25
Occupation: Rancher
Occupation:
Rancher
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: House in 1993, 1995, Senate 1997; 1999
Public Service:
House in 1993, 1995, Senate 1997; 1999
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO EXEMPT MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT USED FOR THE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION OF SOD AND NURSERY PRODUCTS FROM THE ARKANSAS GROSS RECEIPTS TAX.
TO REQUIRE PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS TO REPORT CASES ADJUDICATED THROUGH PLEA NEGOTIATIONS TO THE ARKANSAS STATE CRIME LABORATORY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 26-51-815 RELATING TO COMPUTING CAPITAL GAINS AND LOSSES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE CASHIER'S CHECKS WITH BIDS FOR PURCHASE OF STATE LANDS, FOR STATE AGENCY CONSTRUCTION, AND FOR PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION BIDS.
TO EXEMPT THE SALE OF DIGITAL BROADCAST EQUIPMENT TO LICENSED T.V. AND RADIO STATIONS FROM THE ARKANSAS GROSS RECEIPTS TAX.
AN ACT TO ALLOW RETIRED SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS TO TEACH IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 26-53-106 TO CONFORM TO CURRENT UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT PRECEDENT REGARDING THE EXTENT TO WHICH A STATE MAY PERMISSIBLY IMPOSE ITS USE TAX PURSUANT TO THE COMMERCE CLAUSE.
EXEMPTS FIRST SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS ($6,000) OF IRA DISTRIBUTION FROM INCOME TAX.
TO EXEMPT MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT USED FOR THE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION OF SOD AND NURSERY PRODUCTS FROM THE ARKANSAS GROSS RECEIPTS TAX.
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION FOR SUPPORTING EXTENSION OF NAVIGATION ON THE RED RIVER; AND REQUESTING THEY SUPPORT THE RED RIVER NAVIGATION PROJECT.
Primary Sponsor for House
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 26-51-503 PERTAINING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN
AMENDING A.C.A. § 6-17-106 TO PROVIDE THAT INSULT OR ABUSE OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE WHILE THE EMPLOYEE IS PERFORMING REGULAR OR ASSIGNED SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES IS A MISDEMEANOR.
AN ACT TO ALLOW SHERIFF DEPUTIES TO PURCHASE THEIR COUNTY ISSUED FIREARMS UPON RETIREMENT OR OTHERWISE HONORABLY LEAVING THE SHERIFF'S EMPLOYMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO PROVIDE THAT STATE EMPLOYEES CERTIFIED AS DISASTER SERVICE VOLUNTEERS MAY BE GRANTED PAID LEAVE NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN WORKING DAYS DURING ANY CALENDAR YEAR INSTEAD OF ANY TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD.
TO PROVIDE THAT GROSS RECEIPTS TAX PERMITS EXPIRE AUTOMATICALLY AFTER TWELVE CONSECUTIVE MONTHS OF REPORTED ZERO SALES.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - FOR THE BILL CLINTON BIRTHPLACE HOME CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
ALLOWS DIGITAL SIGNATURES AND TAX PAYMENTS BY CREDIT CARDS; DEFINES COMPLETED EFT PAYMENTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
A BILL TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE SECTIONS PERTAINING TO STATE BUILDING SERVICES.
TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS TO THE ARKANSAS VETERANS' COMMISSION AND TO ELIMINATE THE TITLE 'COMMANDANT' FOR THE HEAD OF THE VETERANS' HOME.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE SECTIONS RELATING TO THE CATASTROPHIC LEAVE BANK PROGRAM FOR STATE AGENCY EMPLOYEES AND FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO REQUIRE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO NOTIFY CO-SIGNERS OF THEIR OBLIGATIONS AND OF ANY DEFAULTS OF THE DEBTOR.
CoSponsor
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 ENCOURAGE TEACHERS TO PARTICIPATE IN AND COMPLETE NBPTS CERTIFICATION BY AUTHORIZING THE DEPT. OF EDUCATION TO PAY FULL TUITION AND INCENTIVE BONUSES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO INSTITUTE A TWO (2) YEAR PILOT LOAN/INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR SMALL BUSINESS THROUGH COMMUNITY LENDERS.
TO ESTABLISH AND PROMOTE A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS WITHIN EACH COUNTY OF THE STATE.
PERTAINING TO THE FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY UNDER THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT; TO REPEAL ARKANSAS CODE 5-64-509.
TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SURVIVING CHILDREN OF VOLUNTEER FIREMEN AND STATE FORESTRY EMPLOYEES KILLED WHILE FIGHTING FIRES.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - MENA SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION
TO INCLUDE STATE FORESTRY COMMISSION EMPLOYEES IN DEATH BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES KILLED ON DUTY.
TO CREATE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AN ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM FOR THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
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 AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 5-64-505 PERTAINING TO THE FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY UNDER THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT; TO REPEAL ARKANSAS CODE 5-64-509.
URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO REMOVE ALL OFFICIAL PROHIBITIONS AND DETERRENTS TO THE SALE OF UNITED STATES RICE TO CUBA.
URGING CONGRESS TO REMOVE OR RESTRICT THE USE OF TRADE SANCTIONS REGARDING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND TO WORK FOR REDUCTION OR ELIMINATION OF TRADE BARRIERS AND SANCTIONS IMPOSED BY OTHER COUNTRIES AGAINST AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
CoSponsor for House
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO PROVIDE THE POSTING AND TRESPSS LAWS."
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 PROVIDE THAT THE CITIES, TOWNS OR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS QUALIFIED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FIRE AND POLICE PENSION FUND SHALL NOT INCUR EXPENSES FOR THIS QUALIFICATION.
Committees
Committees
Chair:
ALC-POLICY MAKING
Vice Chair:
AGRICULTURE- Senate Parks & Tourism Subcommittee
Vice Chair:
ALC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULES & REGULATIONS
Vice Chair:
ALC-PERSONNEL
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE AUDIT
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE AUDIT-Educational Institutions
Vice Chair:
REVENUE & TAX - SENATE
Vice Chair:
SENATE RULES; RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORIALS