Senator Tim Wooldridge
P. O. Box 339, Paragould, 72451
District: 30
District:
30
Seniority: 30
Seniority:
30
Occupation: Vice President for Institutional Advancement; Ark
Occupation:
Vice President for Institutional Advancement; Ark
Church Affiliation: Church of Christ
Church Affiliation:
Church of Christ
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Paragould City Council 1985-90; House in 1991, 199
Public Service:
Paragould City Council 1985-90; House in 1991, 199
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO COMMERCIAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES AND RESTRICTED PERMIT PROVISIONS.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE PERTAINING TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF MANUFACTURED HOMES.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE PERTAINING TO EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
TO AMEND THE ‘CHILD WELFARE AGENCY LICENSING ACT' AS SET FORTH IN ARKANSAS CODE 9-28-407.
TO PERMIT PERSONS WHO HAVE SERVED AS SHERIFF FOR A MINIMUM OF SIX (6) YEARS TO SERVE AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL WITHOUT HAVING TO TAKE TRAINING COURSES IN LAW ENFORCEMENT.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO CREATE THE TWENTY-FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT AND RE-ALLOCATE JUDICIAL RESOURCES.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 17-19-105 TO PROHIBIT BAIL BONDSMEN FROM EXECUTING BAIL BONDS IN EXCESS OF TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ON CREDIT.
Primary Sponsor for House
TO CLARIFY THE COMPOSITION OF THE SOYBEAN PROMOTION BOARD AND THE WHEAT PROMOTION BOARD.
TO PROVIDE THAT INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR ELECTIVE ABORTIONS REQUIRE AN OPTIONAL RIDER AND ADDITIONAL PREMIUM.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 11, CHAPTER 10, CITED AS THE ARKANSAS EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW.
TO CHANGE THE COMPOSITION, NAME, POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ARKANSAS STATE EMPLOYEE AND SCHOOL PERSONNEL BOARD.
TO PROVIDE THAT GENETICALLY MODIFIED SEEDS SOLD IN ARKANSAS MUST BE CERTIFIED BY THE STATE PLANT BOARD.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE PERTAINING TO EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT DESIGN FOR PUBLIC STRUCTURES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO OWNERS OF AGRICULTURAL AIRCRAFT DAMAGED DURING THE STORMS OF JANUARY 1999.
CoSponsor
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 EXEMPT THE SALE OF DIGITAL BROADCAST EQUIPMENT TO LICENSED T.V. AND RADIO STATIONS FROM THE ARKANSAS GROSS RECEIPTS TAX.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKIDS FIRST PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN UP TO TWO HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE.
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.
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.
URGING CONGRESS TO REMOVE OR RESTRICT THE USE OF TRADE SANCTIONS REGARDING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND TO WORK FOR REDUCTION OR ELIMINATION OF TRADE BARRIERS AND SANCTIONS IMPOSED BY OTHER COUNTRIES AGAINST AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
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 REQUIRE ANNUAL AUDITS OR PERFORMANCE OF AGREED UPON PROCEDURES OF WATER AND SEWER SERVICE PROVIDERS.
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.
Committees
Committees
Vice Chair:
AGRICULTURE- Senate Parks & Tourism Subcommittee
Vice Chair:
SENATE COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES