Representative Stuart Vess
6717 Pontiac Drive, North Little Rock, 72116
District: 60
District:
60
Seniority: 14
Seniority:
14
Occupation: Attorney
Occupation:
Attorney
Church Affiliation: Methodist
Church Affiliation:
Methodist
Veteran: National Guard
Veteran:
National Guard
Public Service: NLR Alderman, Ward 4; Pulaski Co, Justice of Peace
Public Service:
NLR Alderman, Ward 4; Pulaski Co, Justice of Peace
Bills
Bill
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Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING PROFESSIONAL BAIL BOND COMPANY LICENSES.
TO DESIGNATE WHO MAY PURCHASE GOODS PRODUCED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
TO ADD A NEW SECTION TO THE CORRECTIONS COOPERATIVE ENDEAVORS AND PRIVATE MANAGEMENT ACT TO LIMIT SPECULATIVE PRISON CONSTRUCTION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 16-90-502 TO ESTABLISH THE PERSONS WHO MAY BE PRESENT FOR EXECUTIONS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 24-8-308 TO PROVIDE FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS TO INCAPACITATED MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES.
TO PERMIT THE SALE OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY HELD BY LOCAL COURTS, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, OR ELECTED PUBLIC OFICIALS; TO PERMIT THE HOLDER TO DEPOSIT THE PROPERTY OR PROCEEDS INTO THE COUNTY GENERAL FUND WHERE HOLDER IS LOCATED.
TO REQUIRE ALL PERSONS COMMITTED TO THE COMMON JAIL OF THE COUNTY TO PAY THEIR EXPENSES WHILE DETAINED.
TO PERMIT THE COUNTY SHERIFF OR HIS DESIGNEE TO DETERMINE THE MANNER IN WHICH CONVICTED INMATES SENTENCED TO COUNTY JAILS SHALL SERVE THEIR SENTENCES.
TO ALLOW AN ORDER PLACING A PERSON ON ELECTRONIC MONITORING TO REMAIN VALID UNTIL CHANGED BY THE COURT, THE SHERIFF OR HIS DESIGNEE.
TO PERMIT PRIVATE ENTITIES TO ACCESS THE ARKANSAS CRIME INFORMATION CENTER WHEN WORKING UNDER CONTRACT WITH A GOVERNMENTAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCY.
TO CLARIFY PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING MUNICIPAL UTILITY FRANCHISE FEE OBLIGATIONS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 16-93-103 TO ALLOW PAROLE AND PROBATION OFFICERS TO CARRY FIREARMS AT ALL TIMES.
TO INCLUDE THE ACT OF GIVING A FALSE IDENTITY TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WITHIN THE OFFENSE OF OBSTRUCTING GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 20-33-203 PERTAINING TO CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS FOR PERSONS CARING FOR THE ELDERLY.
AN ACT TO ALLOW COUNTY COLLECTORS TO ACCEPT PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES BY CREDIT CARD OR DEBIT CARD.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 4-9-203 PERTAINING TO ATTACHMENT AND ENFORCEABILITY OF SECURITY INTEREST; TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 4-9-402 PERTAINING TO FORMAL REQUISITES OF FINANCING STATEMENTS.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE LAW REQUIRING CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS FOR PERSONS CARING FOR THE ELDERLY.
RELATING TO THE STIPEND FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS AND THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY PUNISHMENT - PULASKI COUNTY POST-ADJUDICATION DRUG COURT APPROPRIATION FOR THE 1999-2001 BIENNIUM.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 17-19-203 TO REQUIRE A CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK ON APPLICANTS FOR A PROFESSIONAL BAIL BONDSMAN LICENSE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 17-19-209(g) TO REMOVE THE DE NOVO APPEAL FROM ORDERS OF THE PROFESSIONAL BAIL BOND COMPANY AND PROFESSIONAL BAIL BONDSMAN LICENSING BOARD.
AN ACT TO ALLOW CIRCUIT COURTS TO INCREASE CONDITIONS OF PROBATION FOLLOWING A REVOCATION HEARING.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 25-16-904 TO AUTHORIZE A SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR STIPEND FOR MEMBERS OF THE PROFESSIONAL BAIL BOND COMPANY AND PROFESSIONAL BAIL BONDSMAN LICENSING BOARD.
TO PROVIDE CREDIT FOR ACCUMULATED SICK LEAVE TO EMPLOYEES OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC DEFENDER COMMISSION WHO WERE PREVIOUSLY COUNTY EMPLOYEES.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 23-12-804 PERTAINING TO THE DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS OR THROWING OF OBJECTS AT RAILROAD OR STREET CARS.
TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO LICENSE BED AND BREAKFAST INNS TO SERVE WINE AND BEER TO THEIR LODGING GUESTS ONLY.
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING COLLECTION AGENCIES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 16-81-106 TO MAKE IT CONSISTENT WITH THE UNIFORM ACT ON INTRASTATE FRESH PURSUIT (ARK. CODE ANN. § 16-81-301, et seq.) AND ARKANSAS RULE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 4.1.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 20-47-205 TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT TO ENTER TREATMENT ORDERS IN INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT HEARINGS.
AN ACT TO ALLOW ARKANSAS TOBACCO PRODUCTS RETAILERS TO LAWFULLY PURCHASE TOBACCO PRODUCTS FROM UNLICENSED WHOLESALERS OR DISTRIBUTORS.
REQUESTING THAT THE HOUSE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING THE FEASIBILITY OF PLACING PAROLE OFFICERS AND PROBATION OFFICERS UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS STATE POLICE.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SURVIVING CHILDREN.
TO SET A NEW LIABILITY INSURANCE LIMIT FOR TAXIS AND REMOVE THE EXEMPTION FROM CITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR TAXIS WHO SELF-INSURED BEFORE AUGUST 1, 1997.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF AN ADDITIONAL JUDGE FROM EACH OF THE EXISTING COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICTS AND TO PLAN FOR REDISTRICTING.
AN ACT FOR THE AUDITOR OF STATE - DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 1999-2001 BIENNIUM .
TO ALLOW CIRCUIT COURTS TO INCREASE CONDITIONS OF PROBATION FOLLOWING A REVOCATION HEARING.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE AUTOMATIC TERMINATION OF ALIMONY UPON THE COHABITATION OF THE RECIPIENT IN ALL CASES EXCEPT WHERE SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED OTHERWISE BY ORDER OR AGREEMENT.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO REDUCE THE CAPITAL GAINS TAX FOR TAXABLE YEAR 1999 AND TO ABOLISH THE TAX FOR TAXABLE YEARS THEREAFTER.
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 CREATE A COLLEGE OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK.
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL INCENTIVES TO STATE EMPLOYEES TO DECREASE THEIR USE OF SICK LEAVE.
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.
TO COMPENSATE CITIZENS FOR THEIR SERVICE AS GRAND AND PETIT JURORS IN THE ARKANSAS COURT SYSTEM.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - FOR THE BILL CLINTON BIRTHPLACE HOME CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
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 AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 11, CHAPTER 10, CITED AS THE ARKANSAS EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW.
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.
AN ACT RELATING TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE POST PRISON TRANSFER BOARD.
TO PROVIDE THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHO ARE EXEMPT FROM FORMAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS DO NOT LOSE THEIR EXEMPT STATUS BECAUSE OF TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-18-501, 502(b),(f), AND (h), 503(d) AND 506(b) TO PROVIDE FOR STUDENT DISCIPLINE TRAINING AND GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS.
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 REQUIRE RESTITUTION FOR THEFT OF SERVICES WHICH INVOLVE PUBLIC UTILITIES AND TO ENHANCE THE PENALTIES WHERE THE THEFT RESULTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION.
TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS PERTAINING TO THE BOARDS OF COMMISSIONERS FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS TO MAKE THEM MORE RESPONSIVE TO LAND OWNERS.
THE FINANCIAL SERVICES ENTITIES AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES YEAR 2000 LIABILITY PROTECTION ACT.
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’.
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
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 AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 16-93-206 PERTAINING TO PROCEDURE BEFORE THE POST PRISON TRANSFER BOARD.
TO AUTHORIZE MEMBERS OF THE POST PRISON TRANSFER BOARD AND THEIR INVESTIGATORS, WHO HAVE BEEN ISSUED CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMITS, TO CARRY THEIR HANDGUNs IN THE SAME CIRCUMSTANCES AS OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHEN ON BOARD DUTY
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 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 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 PROVIDE AN ACT TO LICENSE AND REGULATE CHECK-CASHING AND DEFERRED PRESENTMENT OPTION BUSINESSES.
Committees
Committees
Chair:
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE
Vice Chair:
ALC-JBC BUDGET HEARINGS
Vice Chair:
ALC-LITIGATION REPORTS SUBCOMMITTEE
Vice Chair:
CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE- HOUSE
Vice Chair:
HOUSE RULES
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL