Representative Jim Lendall
10625 Legion Hut Road, Mabelvale, 72103
District: 52
District:
52
Seniority: 44
Seniority:
44
Occupation: Registered Nurse
Occupation:
Registered Nurse
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: former State Representative 2 years, House 1999
Public Service:
former State Representative 2 years, House 1999
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
AN ACT TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION TO THE ARKANSAS GROSS RECEIPTS TAX FOR SALES OF FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION OTHER THAN SALES BY RESTAURANTS, CAFES, AND CAFETERIAS.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE AGE FOR AN INSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND TO ESTABLISH AN INTERMEDIATE LICENSE.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PREVAILING WAGE FOR PURPOSES OF PUBLIC WORKS.
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 REVISE THE RATES FOR SEVERANCE TAX ON NATURAL GAS PRODUCED IN THIS STATE AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO WEAR BODY ARMOR WHILE COMMITTING CERTAIN CRIMES; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO PROTECT APPLICANTS AND EMPLOYEES OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYERS FROM DISCRIMINATION BASED ON PHYSICAL CONDITION OR MEDICAL INFORMATION.
TO PROVIDE THAT UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES FOR STATE OR DISTRICT OFFICE ARE NOT REQUIRED TO FILE THE TEN-DAY PREELECTION CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS.
AN ACT TO ALLOW COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, TECHNICAL COLLEGE OR TECHNICAL INSTITUTE STUDENTS FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION.
TO ALLOW THE AWARDING OF CERTAIN COSTS TO THE PREVAILING PARTY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IN A LAWSUIT.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE ARKANSAS GROSS RECEIPTS TAX FOR SALES OF FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AND FOR SALES OF USED MOTOR VEHICLES; TO IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLACEMENT OF AN OFFENDER IN A COMMUNITY PUNISHMENT PROGRAM.
THE UNFAIR DISCRIMINATION AGAINST SUBJECTS OF ABUSE IN DISABILITY INCOME INSURANCE ACT.
UNFAIR DISCRIMINATION AGAINST SUBJECTS OF ABUSE IN PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE MODEL ACT.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT VARIOUS KINDS OF DISCRIMINATION AND DISCLOSURES ON THE BASIS OF CERTAIN GENETIC TESTS.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 21-5-414 PERTAINING TO THE STATE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' HEALTH INSURANCE.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS FROM PLACING CERTAIN CONDITIONS ON CONTRACTS OR ON PHYSICIAN’S COMMUNICATIONS WITH PATIENTS.
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE WITHDRAWAL OF CONSENT TO TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 9-9-102 WHICH PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION IN ADOPTION OR FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE COVERAGE UNDER A HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN FOR A PERSON WHO IS REGISTERED AS A DOMESTIC PARTNER UNDER THIS ACT.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO ENCOURAGE THE DONATION OF FIRE CONTROL OR FIRE RESCUE EQUIPMENT TO THE ARKANSAS FORESTRY COMMISSION FOR USE BY THE COMMISSION OR FOR DISTRIBUTION TO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 26-51-503 PERTAINING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN
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 THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE TO COMPILE AND PUBLISH DATA REGARDING ROUTINE TRAFFIC STOPS CONDUCTED BY THE STATE POLICE.
TO CREATE A COLLEGE OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK.
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE TAKING OF FERAL HOGS; TO AMEND CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE PERTAINING TO LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - FOR THE BILL CLINTON BIRTHPLACE HOME CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CATFISH INDUSTRY IN ARKANSAS.
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’.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR LARGE TRUCKS EXCEEDING SPEED LIMITS.
TO PROVIDE THAT GENETICALLY MODIFIED SEEDS SOLD IN ARKANSAS MUST BE CERTIFIED BY THE STATE PLANT BOARD.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR A DENTAL POINT OF SERVICE OPTION IN HEALTH CARE PLANS.
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT, UTILITY WORKERS, RELIEF WORKERS, GOVERNMENT WORKERS AND CITIZENS WHO RESPONDED TO AND ASSISTED THE VICTIMS OF THE RECENT TORNADOES THAT RAVAGED THIS STATE.
REQUESTING THE HOUSE AND SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEES ON REVENUE AND TAXATION STUDY THE FEASIBILITY AND DESIRABILITY OF IMPROVING INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND SUPPORT IN ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND TO IDENTIFY REVENUE SOURCES TO DO SO.
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’.
URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO REMOVE OFFICIAL PROHIBITIONS AND DETERRENTS TO THE SALE OF AMERICAN FARM PRODUCTS TO CUBA.
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 PRESCRIBE THE AUTHORITY OF FIRST OR SECOND CLASS CITIES WITH MUNICIPAL JUDGES' AND CLERKS' PENSION PLANS WITH ASSETS IN EXCESS OF $100,000 TO EMPLOY AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR TO INVEST PLAN ASSETS PURSUANT TO CITY POLICY.
TO PRESCRIBE THE AUTHORITY OF CITIES AND COUNTIES WITH CITY OR COUNTY MUNICIPAL JUDGES' AND CLERKS' PENSION PLANS WITH ASSETS IN EXCESS OF $100,000 IN COUNTIES HAVING A POPULATION OF AT LEAST 150,000 PERSONS TO EMPLOY AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR.
TO ALLOW CITIES TO CREATE MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE ECONOMIC HEALTH AND VITALITY OF THE AREAS.
TO PRESCRIBE THE AUTHORITY OF BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF CITIES HAVING NON-UNIFORM EMPLOYEE PENSION PLANS WITH ASSETS IN EXCESS OF $100,000 TO EMPLOY AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR TO INVEST PLAN ASSETS PURSUANT TO BOARD POLICY.
REGULATING STATE EMPLOYMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, AND THEIR SPOUSES; ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES REGARDING THEIR ENTERING INTO GRANTS, CONTRACTS OR LEASES WITH THE STATE.
AN ACT TO ENACT A NON-MANDATED CATASTROPHIC MENTAL HEALTH PARITY ACT TO SUPERCEDE THE ARKANSAS MENTAL HEALTH PARITY ACT UNTIL JULY 1, 2005.
TO ESTABLISH AND PROMOTE A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS WITHIN EACH COUNTY OF THE STATE.
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 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.
Committees
Committees
Vice Chair:
ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECH.
Vice Chair:
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT- HOUSE
Non-Voting:
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ALTERNATES
ex officio:
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE