Representative George R. French
190 Tracy Drive, Monticello, 71655
District: 82
District:
82
Seniority: 7
Seniority:
7
Occupation: Retired Educator
Occupation:
Retired Educator
Church Affiliation: Church of Christ
Church Affiliation:
Church of Christ
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: House 1997, 1999, 2001
Public Service:
House 1997, 1999, 2001
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
AN ACT TO ALLOW TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL EMPLOYEES TO RECEIVE GIFTS OR COMPENSATION IN RECOGNITION OF THE EMPLOYEE'S CONTRIBUTION TO EDUCATION.
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 ARKANSAS CODE 10-3-203 TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE COMMITTEES ON AGRICULTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 27-22-105 TO REDUCE OTHERWISE RECOVERABLE DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE BURDEN OF PROOF IN ESTABLISHING AN OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE UNDER THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAWS.
TO AMEND THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE ADDITIONAL TAX ON CIGARETTES TO ENSURE FUNDING OF THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FUND AND ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO INCLUDE NURSING SCHOOLS AS APPROVED INSTITUTIONS IN THE ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 26-26-1902 RELATING TO THE FREQUENCY OF COUNTY REAPPRAISALS.
TO PROVIDE THAT LIBRARIANS SHALL ONLY BE REQUIRED TO HAVE A DEGREE IN LIBRARY SCIENCES IN ORDER TO WORK IN A CITY, COUNTY, OR REGIONAL LIBRARY.
PROHIBIT THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION FROM RELEASING ITS LIST OF HUNTING OR FISHING LICENSE HOLDERS.
TO PROVIDE THAT NO INSURANCE COMPANY, EXCLUDING LIFE AND DISABILITY AND LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE COMPANIES, MAY CANCEL A POLICY OR INCREASE PREMIUMS DUE TO CLAIMS FILED WHICH RESULTED IN NO LOSS TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 12-15-202 TO PRESCRIBE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MAY CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHILDREN OF DECEASED OR DISABLED EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY PUNISHMENT AND TO PROVIDE DEATH BENEFITS TO THE SURVIVORS OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY PUNISHMENT.
TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF THE TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO RETIRE AND RETURN TO WORK WITHIN 30 DAYS AND TO AMEND THE EARNINGS LIMITATIONS AFTER RETIREMENT.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 27-51-305 TO FURTHER DEFINE THE OFFENSE OF FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR THE ISSUANCE OR RENEWAL OF DRIVER LICENSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ARKANSAS STATE POLICE.
AN ACT FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE - SMOKESTACK REMOVAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS FOOTBALL CLASSIC AND THE ARKANSAS MEALS-ON-WHEELS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT.
TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC PORT AUTHORITIES IN ARKANSAS TO FUND PUBLIC PORT INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF MEDICAL SERVICES - MEDICAID IN-HOME CARE SERVICES REIMBURSEMENT RATE INCREASE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2001-2003 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES - HOME DELIVERED MEALS FOR THE ELDERLY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO RAISE TO FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000) THE ASSETS LIMIT FOR, AND TO ALLOW EACH HOUSEHOLD ONE (1) VEHICLE UNCOUNTED FOR ARKIDS FIRST A ELIGIBILITY.
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
Committees
Committees
Chair:
BUDGET - HOUSE
ex officio:
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
ex officio:
EDUCATION, AR BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION ON PUBLIC
ex officio:
EDUCATION, BLUE RIBBON COMM.-FUNDING/FACILITIES
ex officio:
JBC--PEER/REVIEW
ex officio:
JBC/CLAIMS
ex officio:
JBC/PERSONNEL/PAY PLAN
ex officio:
JBC/SPECIAL LANGUAGE