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Representative Ed Wilkinson

Box 610, Greenwood, 72936

Representative Ed Wilkinson
Phone: 501-996-4171
Phone:
District: 15
District:
15
Seniority: 18
Seniority:
18
Occupation: Bank President
Occupation:
Bank President
Church Affiliation: Presbyterian
Church Affiliation:
Presbyterian
Veteran: Navy
Veteran:
Navy
Public Service: House 1995, 1997, 1999
Public Service:
House 1995, 1997, 1999


Bills

Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
TO AUTHORIZE THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES RECRUITING SERVICES TO HAVE LIMITED ACCESS TO THE DRIVER'S RECORD INFORMATION.
TO AMEND A.C.A. §§ 6-18-201 AND 6-18-207 RELATIVE TO SCHOOL COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS.
TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS BANKING CODE RELATING TO INVESTMENTS IN OPERATING SUBSIDIARIES.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS BANKING CODE RELATING TO DEFINITIONS AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 23-47-203(c)(2) TO ALLOW THE SECURING OF CERTAIN DEPOSITS BY A STATE BANK
CLARIFICATION OF THE PROCEDURES TO REORGANIZE USING A PLAN OF EXCHANGE.
TO PROVIDE THAT LOPFI MEMBERS MAY EARN SERVICE CREDIT WITH MORE THAN ONE COVERED EMPLOYER SIMULTANEOUSLY.
TO MODIFY THE CHILD ABUSE INVESTIGATION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMNT OFFICIALS TO THE STATE POLICE.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF NEW HOME BUYERS IN ARKANSAS.
TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR STUDENTS TO USE CELLULAR TELEPHONES ON SCHOOL PROPERTY DURING SCHOOL HOURS..
UNIFORM PRINCIPAL AND INCOME ACT.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 26-52-402 RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION FROM GROSS RECEIPTS TAX FOR CERTAIN MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT.
THE FINANCIAL SERVICES ENTITIES AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES YEAR 2000 LIABILITY PROTECTION ACT.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT CREDIT UNIONS WHOSE MEMBERSHIP EXTENDS BEYOND EMPLOYEES OF THE PUBLIC ENTITY OR AGENCY SHALL PAY MARKET RENTAL FOR OCCUPANCY OF ANY PUBLIC BUILDING OR FACILITY.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - GREENWOOD AUDITORIUM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
RECOGNIZING, COMMENDING, AND CONGRATULATING THE GREENWOOD LADY BULLDOGS FOR THEIR WINNING SEASON
CoSponsor
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 ALLOW A PERSON WITH A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE TO CARRY ANY HANDGUN HE OR SHE CHOOSES.
AN ACT TO EXEMPT THE FIRST TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($20,000) OF THE VALUE OF A RESIDENCE OWNED BY A PERSON WHO IS SIXTY FIVE (65) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER FROM AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES.
TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED RATIO OF ASSESSED VALUE TO MARKET VALUE AS IT RELATES TO AD VALOREM TAXES.
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
THE IRA AND SAVINGS INCENTIVE ACT OF 1999.
AN ACT TO PHASE IN INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR CAPITAL GAINS; ADOPT ROTH AND EDUCATION IRA PROVISIONS; EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX $6,000 OF IRA DISTRIBUTION; AND INCREASE DEPENDENT TAX CREDIT.
INCREASES THE DEPENDENT TAX CREDIT TO THIRTY DOLLARS ($30).
TO ESTABLISH THE APPLICATION FEES AND RENEWAL FEES FOR A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD TAX REFUND.
AMENDING A.C.A. § 6-17-106 TO PROVIDE THAT INSULT OR ABUSE OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE WHILE THE EMPLOYEE IS PERFORMING REGULAR OR ASSIGNED SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES IS A MISDEMEANOR.
TO CREATE A COLLEGE OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS PROPERTY TAXPAYER BILL OF RIGHTS.
THE FETAL PROTECTION ACT.
THE FAMILY PRESERVATION ACT.
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 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - FOR THE BILL CLINTON BIRTHPLACE HOME CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
RELATING TO THE STIPEND FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS AND THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD.
TO EXEMPT THE OZARK AREA YOUTH ORGANIZATION FROM SALES AND USE TAX.
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ARKANSAS STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE NONPARTISAN ELECTION OF JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT AND JUDGES OF THE COURT OF APPEALS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR NONPARTISAN ELECTION OF CIRCUIT JUDGE, CHANCERY JUDGE, CIRCUIT-CHANCERY JUDGE, AND MUNICIPAL JUDGE.
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’.
THE FREEDOM OF CHOICE AMONG HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS ACT.
AN ACT TO PERMIT PUBLIC ENTITIES TO ACCEPT DIGITAL CHECK IMAGES.
AN ACT TO ALLOW REPORTS OF AGREED UPON PROCEDURES FOR SECOND CLASS CITIES.
TO ABOLISH THE ARKANSAS HEALTH RESOURCES COMMISSION.
THE ARKANSAS TECHNICAL CAREERS STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM.
THE ARKANSAS EARTHQUAKE AUTHORITY ACT.
AN ACT TO REPEAL ARKANSAS CODE 26-26-501.
TO EXPAND THE PROPERTY TAX CREDIT FOR SENIOR CITIZENS TO INCLUDE DISABLED PERSONS.
TO REQUIRE VEHICLES TO BE REGISTERED WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF PURCHASE.
TO PROVIDE A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR DISPARAGEMENT OF PERISHABLE AGRICULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTS.
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 AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING AMUSEMENT DEVICES.
AN ACT CONCERNING GUN SAFETY EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 26-26-1408(a)(2) AND (a)(3) RELATING TO THE ASSESSMENT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR AD VALOREM TAXES.
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF.
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.
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 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 CLARIFY THE LAW GRANTING SICK LEAVE TO MUNICIPAL FIRE FIGHTERS.
TO EXEMPT THE SALE OF DIGITAL BROADCAST EQUIPMENT TO LICENSED T.V. AND RADIO STATIONS FROM THE ARKANSAS GROSS RECEIPTS TAX.
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 CHANGE THE NORMAL RETIREMENT AGE FOR LOPFI TO PERMIT RETIREMENT AT ANY AGE WITH 28 YEARS OF SERVICE.
THE PROSTATE CANCER ACT OF 1999.
TO ESTABLISH AND PROMOTE A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS WITHIN EACH COUNTY OF THE STATE.
TO ESTABLISH AN EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR USED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS.
THE EXTENDED JUVENILE JURISDICTION ACT.
THE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS ACT.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKIDS FIRST PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN UP TO TWO HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE.
TO PROVIDE AN ACT TO LICENSE AND REGULATE CHECK-CASHING AND DEFERRED PRESENTMENT OPTION BUSINESSES.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMPETITION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-18-1005 TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED HEALTH CARE PLANS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS.
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF.

Committees