Senator John A. Riggs
P. O. Box 1399, Little Rock, 72203
District: 16
District:
16
Seniority: 29
Seniority:
29
Occupation: President, J.A. Riggs Tractor Co.
Occupation:
President, J.A. Riggs Tractor Co.
Church Affiliation: Methodist
Church Affiliation:
Methodist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Little Rock School Board - 5 yrs.; Senate 1999
Public Service:
Little Rock School Board - 5 yrs.; Senate 1999
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO AMEND A.C.A. § 6-17-410 TO CLARIFY THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WILL PAY CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK FEES FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION EMPLOYEES.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 20-17-603 RELATING TO MAKING, REVOKING, AND OBJECTING TO ANATOMICAL GIFTS BY OTHERS.
TO REQUIRE THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS BE IN SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF THE TEACHER FAIR DISMISSAL ACT.
TO PROVIDE FOR A CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CRAFT TRAINING EDUCATION PROGRAM IN VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS, TECHNICAL SCHOOLS, AND COLLEGES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AN ACT PROHIBITING AN EMPLOYER PARTICIPATING IN THE ARKANSAS EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM FROM CONTRIBUTING TO ANOTHER STATE AUTHORIZED RETIREMENT PLAN.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY FROM PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PRIVATE SCHOOLS.
TO AMEND THE ACT WHICH ORIGINATED AS SENATE BILL 368 OF 1999 TO PROVIDE A MAXIMUM SURCHARGE WHICH MAY BE LEVIED BY THAT ACT.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SECTION OF THE TEACHER FAIR DISMISSAL ACT PERTAINING TO NON-RENEWAL HEARINGS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH 'TIGERS' FOR WINNING THE STATE AAAA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP."
Primary Sponsor for House
RECOGNIZING THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF FOR A JOB WELL DONE AND EXTENDING HEARTFELT APPRECIATION AND CONGRATULATIONS TO ITS BOARD, STAFF, ALUMNI AND STUDENTS.
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.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL DUCKS UNLIMITED MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES.
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.
TO ESTABLISH AND PROMOTE A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS WITHIN EACH COUNTY OF THE STATE.
TO PROVIDE THAT NONPROBATIONARY STATUS TEACHERS MAY ONLY BE TERMINATED OR FACE CONTRACT NONRENEWAL FOR REASONABLE CAUSE.
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 AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-62-103 PERTAINING TO THE COMPENSATION OF EXCEPTIONALLY QUALIFIED ACADEMIC AND NONACADEMIC PERSONNEL.
TO PROVIDE FOR TEACHERS TO BE LICENSED IN THE GRADE LEVEL OR SUBJECT THEY TEACH AND FOR SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS TO HAVE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE.
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.
TO AUTHORIZE ABC TO ISSUE BEER FESTIVAL PERMITS; TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 3-5-1204 REGARDING AUTHORIZED SALES BY MICROBREWERY-RESTAURANTS.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKIDS FIRST PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN UP TO TWO HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE.
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.
TO REVISE THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND STAFF AND TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN GUIDELINES FOR LOBBYISTS.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC SERVANTS FROM SOLICITING, ACCEPTING OR AGREEING TO ACCEPT ANY GIFT UNLESS THE GIFT IS ON ACCOUNT OF A PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL, OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP INDEPENDENT OF THE OFFICIAL STATUS OF THE RECIPIENT.
TO REQUIRE THE POSTING OF SIGNS STATING 'THE WILBUR D. MILLS FREEWAY' ON THE WILBUR D. MILLS FREEWAY.
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.
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.
CoSponsor for House
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 REQUIRE ALL PERSONS COMMITTED TO THE COMMON JAIL OF THE COUNTY TO PAY THEIR EXPENSES WHILE DETAINED.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - FOR THE BILL CLINTON BIRTHPLACE HOME CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
Committees
Committees
Vice Chair:
ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECH.
Vice Chair:
CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE
Vice Chair:
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE AUDIT
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE AUDIT-Educational Institutions
Vice Chair:
RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS STUDY COMMITTEE
Vice Chair:
SENATE COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES
Non-Voting:
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ALTERNATES