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Senator Jack Critcher

P. O. Box 79, Grubbs, 72431

Senator Jack Critcher
Phone: 870-252-3592
Phone:
District: 24
District:
24
Seniority: 17
Seniority:
17
Occupation: Business Owner & Insurance Agent
Occupation:
Business Owner & Insurance Agent
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: House in 1995 and 1997; Senate 1999, 2001
Public Service:
House in 1995 and 1997; Senate 1999, 2001


Bills

Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 17-84-304 PERTAINING TO INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS FOR HEARING INSTRUMENT DISPENSERS.
TO CLARIFY ARKANSAS LAW REGARDING THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR TREASURERS IN CITIES OF THE FIRST AND SECOND CLASS UNDER 50,000 IN POPULATION.
TO ALLOW ALL MAYOR-COUNCIL FORMS OF GOVERNMENT THE AUTHORITY TO CALL SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
TO CLARIFY ARKANSAS LAW REGARDING THE COMPENSATION OF CITY ATTORNEYS.
TO PERMIT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INSTITUTE A CIVIL ACTION AGAINST A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY WITH A PENALTY OF UP TO $50,000 FOR A SINGLE ADULT ABUSE VIOLATION RESULTING IN A DEATH.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 16-21-138 TO MAKE THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT A DIVISION ‘A’ JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE STORAGE OF COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL RECORDS IN OPTICAL, DIGITAL OR ELECTRONIC FORMATS AND TO CONFORM TO ARKANSAS CODE 16-46-101 WITH RESPECT TO ADMISSIBILITY.
TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO POSSESS NINE (9) GRAMS OR MORE OF PSEUDOEPHEDRINE OR PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE.
TO PROVIDE FOR ENHANCED CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF MANUFACTURING METHAMPHETAMINE IN THE PRESENCE OF CHILDREN.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATES OF ORDINANCES AND OTHER LOCAL MEASURES OF CITIES AND TOWNS.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 23-89-501 THROUGH 23-89-507 AND TO REPEAL 20-27-101 THROUGH 20-27-104.
TO INCREASE THE RECORDING FEES FOR CERTAIN WRITTEN INSTRUMENTS BY RECORDERS OF THE COUNTIES.
AN ACT TO REPEAL ARKANSAS CODE 14-27-105 WHICH REQUIRES COUNTY INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION COUNCILS TO FILE ANNUAL REPORTS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A TENANT FAILS TO PAY RENT THE LANDLORD MAY LOCK THE TENANT OUT OF THE RENTED PREMISES.
TO FACILITATE BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING.
TO PROVIDE FOR CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR HEALTH INSURANCE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 5-27-221 TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR PERMITTING THE ABUSE OF A CHILD AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 5-14-120 TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF A MINOR IN THE FIRST DEGREE.
TO PROVIDE THAT LEADED GASOLINE OR METHANOL USED FOR FUELING AN AUTOMOBILE USED FOR RACING DOES NOT MEAN MOTOR FUEL.
Primary Sponsor for House
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF NURSING TO SET STANDARDS FOR CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION FOR ALL LICENSED NURSES.
TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY JAILS TO RECEIVE DIFFERENT REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR INMATES.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE TASK FORCE ON METHAMPHETAMINE.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT STATE AGENCIES AND OTHER PUBLIC ENTITIES FROM USING TAX DOLLARS TO PURCHASE OR DISTRIBUTE MATERIAL THAT THEY KNOW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN CONTAINS, OR PRESENTS AS FACTUAL, INFORMATION WHICH HAS BEEN PROVEN FALSE OR FRAUDULENT.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF AN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER IN NORTH-CENTRAL ARKANSAS.
CoSponsor
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ELECTRIC CONSUMER CHOICE ACT OF 1999.
AN ACT TO REMOVE THE ASSETS TEST FOR CHILDREN TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID.
AN ACT TO REPEAL ARKANSAS CODE 14-21-108 RELATING TO PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES OF CHECKS FOR COUNTY GOVERNMENTS.
TO EXTEND THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION BONDS TO ONE (1) YEAR.
AN ACT TO EXTEND SPECIAL INCENTIVES FOR QUALIFIED MANUFACTURERS OF STEEL.
AN ACT TO CREATE AN ARKANSAS FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION; TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE INVESTIGATION AND REMEDIATION OF UNFAIR HOUSING PRACTICES.
AN ACT REQUIRING MUNICIPALITIES TO MAINTAIN CERTAIN MINIMUM ACCOUNTING RECORDS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ACCOUNTING RECORDS.
TO SET UNIFORM BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS.
TO SET FORTH CERTAIN ETHICAL GUIDELINES AND PROHIBITIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS, EMPLOYEES, AND BOARD MEMBERS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE ACT TO ENCOURAGE THE COOPERATION OF THE TEA CLIENT WITH THE TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT ASSISITANCE PROGRAM.
TO REQUIRE A FIRST-TIME APPLICANT FOR A USED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER'S LICENSE TO ATTEND AN EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR BEFORE LICENSURE.
AN ACT TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FOR PERSONS OVER 65.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 9-28-404 PERTAINING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE CHILD WELFARE AGENCY REVIEW BOARD.
CoSponsor for House
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 26-26-1902 RELATING TO THE FREQUENCY OF COUNTY REAPPRAISALS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE TIMBER HARVESTING EQUIPMENT EXEMPTION FROM THE ARKANSAS GROSS RECEIPTS TAX AND THE ARKANSAS COMPENSATING TAX SHALL NOT EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2001
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO CONTROL THE SALE AND POSSESSION OF EPHEDRINE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, NORPSEUDOEPHEDRINE AND PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO PROVIDE INDEPENDENT PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY BY QUALIFIED PERSONS.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - LIBERAL ARTS TEACHING BUILDING AND STUDENT FIELD HOUSE FACILITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM PROFITING FROM SPONSORSHIP OF AN INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM, OR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT WHICH PROPOSES THE SALE OF COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL PROPERTY.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON NURSING.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO CREATE AN ARKANSAS FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE INVESTIGATION AND REMEDIATION OF UNFAIR HOUSING PRACTICES.

Committees