Senator Tom Kennedy
P. O. Box 2396, Russellville, 72801
District: 12
District:
12
Seniority: 28
Seniority:
28
Occupation: Attorney
Occupation:
Attorney
Church Affiliation: Methodist
Church Affiliation:
Methodist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: 5th Judicial Dist Prosecuting Attorney; Senate 199
Public Service:
5th Judicial Dist Prosecuting Attorney; Senate 199
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 16-21-2004(d) TO REMOVE THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 24-11-207 PERTAINING TO THE VALUATION OF ASSETS BY THE ARKANSAS FIRE AND POLICE PENSION REVIEW BOARD.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 16-66-220 TO PROVIDE THAT CONTRIBUTIONS AND EARNINGS ON ROTH IRAs ARE EXEMPT FROM EXECUTION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 16-13-1303 TO CREATE A NEW CIRCUIT-CHANCERY JUDGESHIP IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
AN ACT FOR THE AUDITOR OF STATE - DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 1999-2001 BIENNIUM .
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS - EARLY INTERVENTION AND MENTORING PROGRAM APPROPRIATION FOR THE 1999-2001 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY - MATCHING FUNDS FOR ENDOWMENT REQUIREMENTS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 1999- 2001 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF - YOUTH MENTORING OR EARLY INTERVENTION AND MENTORING PROGRAM APPROPRIATION FOR THE 1999-2001 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK - YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM APPROPRIATION FOR THE 1999-2001 BIENNIUM.
TO PERMIT PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS TO APPOINT AS SPECIAL DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS PERSONS EMPLOYED AS ATTORNEYS IN THE OFFICES OF THE PROSECUTOR COORDINATOR AND ATTORNEY GENERAL.
TO ALLOW CIRCUIT COURTS TO INCREASE CONDITIONS OF PROBATION FOLLOWING A REVOCATION HEARING.
Primary Sponsor for House
TO PROVIDE THAT CHILDREN OF DIVORCING PARENTS MAY HAVE THE BENEFIT OF THEIR DIVORCING PARENTS ATTENDING A PARENTING CLASS.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE PRENATAL AND EARLY CHILDHOOD NURSE HOME VISITATION PROGRAM.
TO AMEND 17-15-302 PERTAINING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR ARCHITECTS; TO AMEND 17-15-203 PERTAINING TO THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF ARCHITECTS; TO REPEAL 17-15-306.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 16-7-104 TO ALLOW THE ARKANSAS ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTIONS COMMISSION TO COLLECT FEES FOR TUITION AND REGISTRATION FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND FOR MAINTAINING A ROSTER OF NEUTRALS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 16-17-403 TO PERMIT CITIES OR TOWNS TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO ESTABLISH A MUNICIPAL COURT; TO ELECT A MUNICIPAL JUDGE COUNTY WIDE.
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.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-62-103 PERTAINING TO THE COMPENSATION OF EXCEPTIONALLY QUALIFIED ACADEMIC AND NONACADEMIC PERSONNEL.
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.
TO PROVIDE AN ACT TO LICENSE AND REGULATE CHECK-CASHING AND DEFERRED PRESENTMENT OPTION BUSINESSES.
TO CREATE A COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR AN INTEGRATED JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM.
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.
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:
ALC-JBC BUDGET HEARINGS
Vice Chair:
CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE
Vice Chair:
JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
Vice Chair:
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE FACILITIES
Vice Chair:
SENATE RULES; RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORIALS
Non-Voting:
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ALTERNATES