Senator Jodie Mahony
106 West Main, Suite 406, El Dorado, 71730
District: 2
District:
2
Seniority: 20
Seniority:
20
Occupation: Lawyer
Occupation:
Lawyer
Church Affiliation: Presbyterian
Church Affiliation:
Presbyterian
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: House in 1971, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1983,
Public Service:
House in 1971, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1983,
Bills
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History
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT PASSING A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS WHICH IS RECEIVING OR DISCHARGING PASSENGERS IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR.
TO FURTHER CLARIFY THAT INSURANCE POLICY HOLDERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE ATTORNEYS’ FEES INCURRED BY INSURANCE COMPANIES IN DEFENSE OF CASES IN WHICH THE INSURANCE COMPANY IS FOUND NOT LIABLE FOR THE LOSS.
TO PROVIDE COUNSEL FOR CHILDREN IN DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT CASES; TO PROVIDE COUNSEL FOR CHILDREN IN CHANCERY CASES INVOLVING CUSTODY; TO PROVIDE COUNSEL FOR CHILDREN IN PROBATE CASES INVOLVING GUARDIANSHIP.
TO ALLOW THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO RESTORE FORFEITED SERVICE CREDIT UPON REEMPLOYMENT OF FORMER LOPFI MEMBERS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE ANNOTATED RELATIVE TO PUBLIC EDUCATION.
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDINGS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ENACTMENT OF MORE THAN ONE ACT ON THE SAME SUBJECT DURING THE SAME SESSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO CONVERT ONE (1) CIRCUIT JUDGE POSITION TO A CIRCUIT-CHANCERY JUDGE POSITION IN THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF EACH COOPERATIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE COOPERATIVE'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
AN ACT TO EXTEND THE DATE BY WHICH STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE CORE CURRICULUM WITH A MINIMUM GRADE POINT AVERAGE OF 2.0 TO QUALIFY FOR UNCONDITIONAL ADMISSION TO A PUBLIC INSTITUTION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO REPEAL ARKANSAS CODE 26-54-106 PERTAINING TO THE FAILURE TO FURNISH INFORMATION OF TAXES DUE BY CORPORATIONS.
AN ACT TO ALLOW ALL SCHOOL EMPLOYEES TO CARRY THEIR ACCUMULATED LEAVE CREDIT TO ANOTHER SCHOOL DISTRICT, STATE EDUCATION AGENCY, EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE, OR TWO YEAR COLLEGE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 26-54-107 PERTAINING TO THE COMPUTATION OF TAXES OF CORPORATIONS.
TO EXTEND THE LOPFI TEMPORARY ANNUITY BENEFIT UNTIL THE AGE THAT UNREDUCED SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS ARE PAID AND TO ELIMINATE THE SOCIAL SECURITY REIMBURSEMENT REQUIREMENT.
AN ACT TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION FROM TWELVE TO NINE.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD TO PROVIDE A BIENNIAL REPORT OF ALL CURRENT FUNDS' REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
AN ACT TO AMEND POST SECONDARY REMEDIATION FUNDING REQUIREMENTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO AUTHORIZE ARKANSAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO GIVE, CONVEY, AND DONATE REAL PROPERTY TO HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS WHEN USED ONLY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
TO REMOVE THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR AN EXEMPTION UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT FOR OIL AND GAS RECORDS.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A DEFENSE PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARD.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING A PLANT ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE TIME PERIOD IN WHICH NONCERTIFIED PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES MAY REQUEST AND RECEIVE A HEARING TO APPEAL SUSPENSION; TERMINATION OR NONRENEWAL DECISIONS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-20-1206 PERTAINING TO PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF SALE OF SCHOOL BONDS.
TO PERMIT SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ISSUE REFUNDING BONDS WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CHANGE THE METHOD OF DETERMINING THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS TO THE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE TRUST FUND AND TO THE WORK FORCE 2000 DEVELOPMENT FUND.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE NOTICE OF INTENT TO HOME SCHOOL TO BE GIVEN TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT BY AUGUST 15 FOR THE FALL SEMESTER AND DECEMBER 15 FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER.
TO PLACE THE LAWS GOVERNING SOCIAL WORKERS UNDER ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 17, CHAPTER 103.
AUTHORIZE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO DESIGN AND ESTABLISH A MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION WHICH UTILIZES ENVIRONMENTAL INDICATORS, MANAGEMENT INFORMATION AND PERFORMANCE-BASED BUDGETING AND ACCOUNTING.
THE SPARTA A CRITICAL GROUNDWATER COUNTIES REMEDIATION ACT ADDRESSES A WATER CRISIS IN CERTAIN ARKANSAS COUNTIES BY CREATING CRITICAL GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION BOARDS AND FIXING WATER CONSERVATION FEES FOR USERS OF AQUIFER WATER.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - GENERAL EDUCATION DIVISION - SCHOOL NURSES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 1999-2001 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-51-902 PERTAINING TO POSTSECONDARY VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
AMENDING THE ARKANSAS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC ACCESS TO AGENCY POLICY, ADOPTION AND EFFECTIVENESS OF AGENCY RULES, AND REVIEW OF AGENCY RULES.
TO PROVIDE COUNSEL FOR CHILDREN IN DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT CASES; TO PROVIDE COUNSEL FOR CHILDREN IN CHANCERY CASES INVOLVING CUSTODY; TO PROVIDE COUNSEL FOR CHILDREN IN PROBATE CASES INVOLVING GUARDIANSHIP.
AN ACT TO ALLOW REIMBURSEMENT TO TECHNICAL INSTITUTES, VO-TECH SCHOOLS, AND OTHER SCHOOLS FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO A STUDENT’S PARTICIPATION IN VOCATIONAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE TASK FORCE ON NON-BACCALAUREATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE TO REQUIRE THE SUPERINTENDENT, RATHER THAN THE SCHOOL BOARD, TO REPORT LICENSURE VIOLATIONS OF TEACHERS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT A COPY OF THE STATUTE PROHIBITING SMOKING OR USE OF TOBACCO OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY BE POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE AT EVERY ENTRANCE OF EACH SCHOOL BUILDING OR SCHOOL BUS.
AN ACT TO MOVE ADMINISTRATION OF THE HEALTH EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM FROM THE ARKANSAS STUDENT LOAN AUTHORITY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DISTINGUISHED GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PURCHASE A POLICY OF EXCESS LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF STUDENT PASSENGERS.
AN ACT PLACING SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH LATE AUDITS IN FISCAL DISTRESS AND REFERING QUESTIONABLE AUDITS TO THE STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS CODE REVISION COMMISSION TO MAKE CERTAIN NAME CHANGES.
AN ACT TO PROMOTE INSTRUCTION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM FOR EDUCATION ACT OF 1999.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 16-17-120 TO REQUIRE MUNICIPAL JUDGES TO BE ELECTED BY A COUNTYWIDE VOTE.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REGULATION OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSES.
AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 25 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE; TO CREATE A NEW CHAPTER IN THE ARKANSAS CODE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE EDUCATION.
TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF EMPLOYMENT UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' SOCIAL SECURITY LAW.
TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT CREDIT FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT; AND CONCERNING CAREER SERVICE PAYMENTS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES.
REQUESTING THE SENATE AND HOUSE INTERIM COMMITTEES ON EDUCATION TO HOLD HEARINGS TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF WORK DONE TO DATE REGARDING THE DIGITAL LIBRARY CONCEPT AND TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL FOR SUCH A SYSTEM IN OUR STATE OF ARKANSAS.
REQUESTING THE SENATE AND HOUSE INTERIM COMMITTEES ON EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE STATE'S SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPROPRIATE STATUTORY CHANGES.
RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY THE INSRUCTIONAL MICROCOMPUTER PROJECT FOR ARKANSAS CLASSROOMS TOWARDS IMPROVING THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THIS STATE.
REQUESTING THE SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE HOUSE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF AFTER SCHOOL EMPLOYMENT ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF ARKANSAS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO AUTHORIZE EACH CITY AND COUNTY TO ENTER INTO MULTI-YEAR CONTRACTS IF APPROVED BY THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OR COUNTY.
Primary Sponsor for House
TO REPEAL A.C.A. § 6-16-703 PERTAINING TO MANDATORY SUMMER SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 3.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 25-19-105 TO EXEMPT FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CERTAIN OIL AND GAS RECORDS VOLUNTARITY PROVIDED TO COUNTY ASSESSORS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE CURRENT AND FORMER BUSINESS EMPLOYERS WITH PROTECTION FOR PROVIDING JOB INFORMATION ABOUT CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES TO PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS.
TO AUTHORIZE TEACHERS TO REMOVE STUDENTS FROM CLASS IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE IN THE CLASSROOM.
TO REGULATE THE FURNISHING AND PROVIDING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, OR BEER OR WINE, IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
CoSponsor
TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL PERFORMANCE REPORTS AND FOR DISTRIBUTION OF THE REPORTS TO ALL PARENTS OR GUARDIANS OF CHILDREN ENROLLED IN ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
AN ACT TO REPLACE THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM COMPUTER NETWORK ADVISORY COUNCIL BY CREATING A PUBLIC EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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 REQUIRE THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS BE IN SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF THE TEACHER FAIR DISMISSAL ACT.
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 ALLOW CITIES AND COUNTIES TO AUTHORIZE SUNDAY SALES OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BY LOCAL ORDINANCE.
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 SUBSTITUTE ACCREDITATION SURVEYS BY THE JOINT COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR STATE LICENSING SURVEYS FOR HOSPITALS WHICH ARE ACCREDITED.
TO LEVY A TAX ON ALL MOTOR VEHICLES HAVING DECLARED GROSS WEIGHTS IN EXCESS OF 73,280 POUNDS.
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE VARIOUS CODE SECTIONS PERTAINING TO THE OFFICE OF ACCOUNTABILITY.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE OUACHITA RIVER COMMISSION, TO CREATE OUACHITA RIVER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS; TO CREATE THE OUACHITA RIVER WATERWAYS PROJECT TRUST FUND.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY PUNISHMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION SHALL JOINTLY ESTABLISH A TWO (2) YEAR PILOT COMMUNITY WORK PROGRAM IN LEE, PHILLIPS, ST. FRANCIS, AND CRITTENDEN COUNTIES.
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.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - GATEWAY ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SCHOOL APPROPRIATION FOR THE 1999-2001 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATED TO ASSESSMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 6 AND TITLE 26 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATIVE TO FUNDING OF PUBLIC EDUCATION AND THE DETERMINATION OF THE UNIFORM RATE OF TAX.
AN ACT TO AMEND TO THE SCOPE OF THE JOINT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION REFORM TO INCLUDE ALL AREAS OF EDUCATION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-18-1005 TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED HEALTH CARE PLANS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS.
REQUESTING THE JOINT INTERIM OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION REFORM TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE STATE’S PUBLICLY FUNDED POSTSECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPROPRIATE STATUTORY CHANGEs.
REQUESTING THE APPROPRIATE SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE STATE FAIR HOUSING LAW AND THE NEED FOR A STATEWIDE FAIR HOUSING COMMITTEE.
REQUESTING THE SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF INSTITUTING SOME FORM OF POWER EQUALIZATION IN THE SCHOOL FINANCE SYSTEM.
CoSponsor for House
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER-DISASTER ASSISTANCE GRANTS SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
TO REQUIRE COUNTY EQUALIZATION BOARD MEMBERS TO BE 1-YEAR RESIDENTS, TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE BOARDS, AND LET QUORUM COURTS APPOINT BOARD MEMBERS."
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
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ELEGIBILITY REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACADEMIC CHALLNGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM; AND TO CLARIFY EXISTING LANGUAGE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 26-80-101(b) RELATING TO DOCUMENTATION OF THE AMOUNT OF REVENUES PRODUCED BY THE UNIFORM RATE OF AD VALOREM TAX.
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.
AN ACT TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CATFISH INDUSTRY IN ARKANSAS.
Committees
Committees
Vice Chair:
ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECH.
Vice Chair:
CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE
Vice Chair:
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE
Vice Chair:
GAME & FISH COMMISSION FUNDING STUDY COMMITTEE
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE AUDIT
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE AUDIT-State Agencies
Vice Chair:
PUBLIC RETIREMENT & SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS
Vice Chair:
SENATE RULES; RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORIALS
Non-Voting:
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ALTERNATES