Representative Stephen Simon
13 Bud Chuck Lane, Conway, 72032
District: 43
District:
43
Seniority: 8
Seniority:
8
Occupation: Farmer
Occupation:
Farmer
Church Affiliation: Catholic
Church Affiliation:
Catholic
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: House 1995, 1997, 1999
Public Service:
House 1995, 1997, 1999
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING LICENSES TO CARRY CONCEALED HANDGUNS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO PRESCRIBE THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR MAYORS IN ALL MUNICIPALITES IN ARKANSAS TO BE TWO (2) YEARS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 5-26-501 PERTAINING TO INTERFERENCE WITH VISITATION RIGHTS.
TO ALLOW SURVIVING SPOUSES OF DECEASED POLICE OFFICERS KILLED WHILE ON DUTY TO APPLY RETROACTIVELY TO RESTORE PRIOR BENEFITS UNDER A POLICE PENSION FUND.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMMEDIATE DECLARATION OF A DISASTER EMERGENCY IN CASE OF A DISASTER CAUSING THE LOSS OF UTILITY SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC.
TO REQUIRE UTILITIES SEEKING A RIGHT-OF-WAY ACROSS PRIVATE PROPERTY TO NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY BY CERTIFIED MAIL.
TO REQUIRE APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMPATIBILITY AND PUBLIC NEED BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES.
TO REQUIRE NOTICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL TO PROPERTY OWNERS BY ELECTRIC COMPANIES, RAILROADS, AND PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS COMPANIES WHEN CONDEMNING RIGHT-OF-WAY.
REQUESTING THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON CITY, COUNTY AND LOCAL AFFAIRS STUDY THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR MAYORS IN ALL MUNICIPALITIES IN ARKANSAS AND TO RECOMMEND ANY PROPOSED LEGISLATION.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO ALLOW A PERSON WITH A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE TO CARRY ANY HANDGUN HE OR SHE CHOOSES.
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 ESTABLISH THE APPLICATION FEES AND RENEWAL FEES FOR A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
TO CREATE A COLLEGE OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK.
TO GRANT CIVIL AND CRIMINAL IMMUNITY TO THE OWNER OF A FIREARM FOR INJURIES OR DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A FIREARM WITHOUT THE OWNER’S KNOWLEDGE OR CONSENT.
REQUIRING PHYSICIANS TO COMMUNICATE SUFFICIENT INFORMATION BEFORE TERMINATING PREGNANCIES SO THAT PATIENTS CAN GIVE AN INFORMED CONSENT TO THE PROCEDURE.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ELEGIBILITY REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACADEMIC CHALLNGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM; AND TO CLARIFY EXISTING LANGUAGE.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 24-11-301 CONCERNING THE APPROPRIATION OF INSURANCE PREMIUM TAXES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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’.
TO PREEMPT LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT FROM FILING LAWSUITS AGAINST FIREARM AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS FOR DAMAGES FROM THE LAWFUL SALE OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION TO THE PUBLIC.
TO PROVIDE THAT GENETICALLY MODIFIED SEEDS SOLD IN ARKANSAS MUST BE CERTIFIED BY THE STATE PLANT BOARD.
TO PREVENT THE ASSISTING OF SUICIDE; PROVIDING CRIMINAL PENALTIES, INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AND CIVIL DAMAGE AWARDS; PROVIDING FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES; PROVIDING FOR PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE.
TO AUTHORIZE AN ARKANSAS COUNTY BORDERING ANOTHER STATE TO ENTER INTO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH A CONTIGUOUS COUNTY OR PARISH IN THE OTHER STATE FOR PURPOSES OF ENFORCING DRUG LAWS.
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.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 16-90-702 AND 16-90-716 TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REPARATIONS TO VICTIMS WHOSE INJURIES ARE CATASTROPHIC AND RESULT IN A TOTAL AND PERMANENT DISABILITY.
TO PROVIDE THAT EACH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY ALLOW A CHILD WHO RESIDES WITHIN THE ATTENDANCE AREA OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL AND WHO IS INSTRUCTED AT HOME IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES.
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.
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.
FOR A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ENACTING LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE FOR COUNTYWIDE TOLL FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE.
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 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 REQUIRE THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS BE IN SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF THE TEACHER FAIR DISMISSAL ACT.
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.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ARREST OF PERSONS WHO PUMP FUEL AND FAIL TO PAY FOR IT.
Committees
Committees
Vice Chair:
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT- HOUSE
Vice Chair:
ALC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULES & REGULATIONS
Vice Chair:
EDUCATION COMMITTEE- HOUSE
Vice Chair:
HOUSE RULES
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL