Senator Kevin Smith
P. O. Box 504, Helena, 72342
District: 7
District:
7
Seniority: 6
Seniority:
6
Occupation: Foundation Executive, Arkansas Delta Council/Found
Occupation:
Foundation Executive, Arkansas Delta Council/Found
Church Affiliation: Episcopal
Church Affiliation:
Episcopal
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Senate in 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001
Public Service:
Senate in 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001
Bills
Bill
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Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO PROVIDE THE CRIMINAL DETENTION FACILITIES REVIEW COORDINATOR THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR DETENTION FACILITIES.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE ANNOTATED 12-12-211(c) TO ALLOW CONSTABLES ACCESS TO INFORMATION FROM THE ARKANSAS CRIME INFORMATION CENTER.
AN ACT TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY BY ALLOWING THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS TO IMPOSE CIVIL PENALTIES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE METHODS FOR PRESERVING DNA AND OTHER SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE AND TO PROVIDE A REMEDY FOR INNOCENT PERSONS WHO MAY BE EXONERATED BY THIS EVIDENCE.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - COMMUNITY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTERS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE IN UNDER-SERVED RURAL AND POOR AREAS OF ARKANSAS BY REQUIRING PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO UTILIZE FREE ACCESS TO BROADBAND SERVICES AND BY REQUIRING FAIR AND REASONABLE POLE ATTACHMENT RATES.
TO EXEMPT PURCHASES BY SMALL BUSINESSES FROM THE ARKANSAS COMPENSATING TAX ACT OF 1949.
TO CREATE A DRIVER LICENSE FOR DRIVERS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE FOR GRADUATED SKILL LEVELS AND PROVIDE FOR RESTRICTIONS ON DRIVER LICENSES FOR PERSONS 16 TO 18 YEARS OLD.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION TRUST FUND AND ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO REPEAL THE EXEMPTION FOR THE SALE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TO A PERSON ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF RENTING MOTOR VEHICLES.
TO CREATE A DRIVER LICENSE FOR DRIVERS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE FOR GRADUATED SKILL LEVELS AND PROVIDE FOR RESTRICTIONS ON DRIVER LICENSES FOR PERSONS 16 TO 18 YEARS OLD.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 5-39-305 TO INCREASE THE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR TRESPASS.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE DELTA CULTURAL CENTER POLICY ADVISORY BOARD; TO PROVIDE FOR REPRESENTATION OF MAIN STREET HELENA.
TO PROVIDE THAT THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON
ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PERFORM AN INTERIM STUDY.
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF SURVEYORS TO ELECTRONICALLY FILE SURVEYS; AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS.
REQUESTING THE SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION TO STUDY THE GOVERNING STRUCTURE OF THE EAST PROGRAM IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LEGISLATION.
Primary Sponsor for House
AN ACT TO CHANGE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; TO CREATE THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
TO AMEND THE BIOTECHNOLOGY INCENTIVES TO CLARIFY START DATE OF BENEFITS; TO EXTEND THE CARRY FORWARD OF TAX CREDITS; TO ADDRESS THE PAYBACK OF TAX CREDITS.
AN ACT TO REFER CREATION OF THE ARKANSAS TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND FOR STUDY BY THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO PROVIDE ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR CRIMINAL OFFENSES COMMITTED BECAUSE OF THE VICTIM'S RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, ETHNICITY, ANCESTRY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER, OR DISABILITY.
AN ACT TO PERMIT THE CHILD ABUSE/RAPE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMISSION TO ADMINISTER AND MONITOR GRANTS TO CHILD ADVOCACY CENTERS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE ACT TO ENCOURAGE THE COOPERATION OF THE TEA CLIENT WITH THE TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT ASSISITANCE PROGRAM.
ENTITIES WHICH RECEIVE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS SHALL ACCOUNT FOR THOSE FUNDS SEPARATELY; FUNDS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO ANNUAL REVIEW/AUDIT BY LEGISLATIVE AUDIT.
AN ACT TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FOR PERSONS OVER 65.
CoSponsor for House
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
Committees
Committees
Chair:
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING
Vice Chair:
SENATE EFFICIENCY
ex officio:
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)