Representative Danny Ferguson
212 McCollum Drive, Forrest City, 72335
District: 91
District:
91
Seniority: 49
Seniority:
49
Occupation: Economic Developer
Occupation:
Economic Developer
Church Affiliation: Presbyterian
Church Affiliation:
Presbyterian
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Mayor, Forrest City; House 1999, 2001
Public Service:
Mayor, Forrest City; House 1999, 2001
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
AN ACT TO EXEMPT A PERSON PRACTICING MEDICINE AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS FROM LICENSURE UNDER THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL PRACTICES ACT.
AN ACT TO EXEMPT FROM THE ARKANSAS DENTAL PRACTICE ACT A PERSON PRACTICING DENTISTRY OR DENTAL HYGIENE AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS.
PROHIBITS STATE AGENCIES FROM CONTRACTING WITH INDIVIDUALS OR ENTITIES NOT REGISTERED TO COLLECT STATE TAX OR THAT OWE STATE TAX; PROVIDES REMEDIES TO AGENCIES AGAINST VENDORS WHO VIOLATE THESE PROVISIONS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR INDEPENDENT INSPECTIONS OF MODULAR BUILDINGS FOR CODE COMPLIANCE; TO PRESCRIBE STANDARDS FOR MODULAR BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTED IN ARKANSAS.
CLARIFIES THE AUTHORITY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OVER EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAMS.
REQUESTING THAT THE HOUSE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON REVENUE AND TAXATION IN COOPERATION WITH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STUDY ARKANSAS’ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES AND COMPARE THEM TO OTHER STATES.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
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.
TO DEFINE AND CLARIFY THE TYPE OF REPORTS ACCEPTABLE FOR COVERAGE UNDER THE SELF-INSURED FIDELITY BOND PROGRAM.
TO DIRECT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATIONS REGARDING SELF-CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS BY PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL ENTITIES.
TO DIRECT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATIONS REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY BY PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL ENTITIES.
CoSponsor
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 26-26-1902 RELATING TO THE FREQUENCY OF COUNTY REAPPRAISALS.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 5-26-203 TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR CONCEALING BIRTH.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 12-12-903(13)(A) TO ADD OFFENSES TO THE DEFINITION OF SEXUAL OFFENSES FOR PURPOSES OF THE SEX AND CHILD OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT.
AN ACT TO REPEAL ARKANSAS CODE 23-75-117 PERTAINING TO SALARIES PAID BY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CORPORATIONS.
AN ACT TO ENSURE EQUAL GE0GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION ON THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION BY APPOINTING THE MEMBERS FROM CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS.
TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC PORT AUTHORITIES IN ARKANSAS TO FUND PUBLIC PORT INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO PRIORITIZE AWARDS BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED.
PROPOSING TO AMEND AMENDMENT 73 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO AMEND THE HOUSE RULES TO ADD A NEW RULE TO REQUIRE THE PUBLISHING OF ROLL CALL VOTES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S INTERNET WEB SITE.
RECOGNIZING LUKE MORRIS FOR HIS COURAGE IN RECOVERING FROM HIS INJURIES RECEIVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON FEBRUARY 17, AND COMMENDING THE THREE PEOPLE WHO ARRIVED ON THE SCENE AND BEGAN LIFE SAVING MEASURES.
CoSponsor for Senate
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 11-10-515(c) CONCERNING DISQUALIFICATION FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
TO REQUIRE LIVESTOCK SHOWS AND FAIR ASSOCIATIONS TO FILE A LISTING OF EXPENDITURES WITH THE LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY COMMISSION.
Committees
Committees
Chair:
ALC/JBC-APPROVED CLAIMS
Chair:
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING
Non-Voting:
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION- HOUSE
ex officio:
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)