Senator Jodie Mahony
106 West Main, Suite 406, El Dorado, 71730
District: 2
District:
2
Seniority: 8
Seniority:
8
Occupation: Lawyer
Occupation:
Lawyer
Church Affiliation: Presbyterian
Church Affiliation:
Presbyterian
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: House in 1971, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1983,
Public Service:
House in 1971, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1983,
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
AN ACT TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS SECTION OF THE NATURAL GAS PIPELINE SAFETY ACT.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE PARENTAL NOTIFICATION OF AN ASSIGNMENT OF A NON-CERTIFIED TEACHER TO TEACH A CLASS FOR MORE THAN THIRTY (30) CONSECUTIVE DAYS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE COUNTY BOARDS OF EDUCATION, THE COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERVISORS, AND THE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DESIGNEES.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE BONUS FOR TEACHERS OBTAINING THE NATIONAL BOARD PROFESSIONAL TEACHING CERTIFICATION.
AN ACT TO REMOVE LANGUAGE THAT AUTHORIZED THE COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES TO MAKE CERTAIN SENATE APPOINTMENTS TO LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES; TO PROVIDE A DIFFERENT METHOD OF SELECTION.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 22-8-102 PERTAINING TO LEASING VEHICLES BY STATE AGENCIES.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 25-8-106 PERTAINING TO MARKETING AND REDISTRIBUTION OF STATE PERSONAL PROPERTY.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE SELECTION OF CO-CHAIRMEN AND CO-VICE CHAIRMEN OF THE LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING COMMITTEE.
AN ACT TO CONSOLIDATE QUAPAW TECHNICAL INSTITUTE WITH GARLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
AN ACT TO CONSOLIDATE CROWLEY'S RIDGE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE WITH EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE PARENTAL NOTIFICATION OF AN ASSIGNMENT OF A NON-CERTIFIED TEACHER TO TEACH A CLASS FOR MORE THAN THIRTY (30) CONSECUTIVE DAYS.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 19-11-222 RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE STATE PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR.
AN ACT TO PLACE THE DUTIES OF THE MUSEUM SERVICES UNDER THE STATE PARKS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM.
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW PERTAINING TO FUTURE RATES.
AN ACT TO CHANGE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE.
AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, SALE, OR LEASE OF PROPERTY.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 16-10-305 TO INCREASE MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES COURT COSTS IN MUNICIPAL, CITY AND POLICE COURTS.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE AWARD FOR SUBSIDIZED TEACHER TRAINING FOR ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATIVE TO FUNDING OF PUBLIC EDUCATION.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 26 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATIVE TO THE DETERMINATION OF THE UNIFORM RATE OF TAX.
AN ACT TO COMBINE THE MINORITY TEACHER EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM WITH THE FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE MINORITY PROSPECTIVE LOAN PROGRAM.
REQUIRES REGULATIONS GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION OF VOCA, VAWA, AND FVPSA FUNDS, AND REPEALS PROVISIONS RESTRICTING ADMINISTRATION OF SUCH FUNDS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT TO EXEMPT STATE EMPLOYEES’ HOME ADDRESSES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE PROCEDURE FOR CHANGING THE BOUNDARIES OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPARTMENT - TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2001-2003 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE SAU-TECH - FIRE TRAINING ACADEMY - REMOTE TRAINING SITES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2001-2003 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH REGULAR MEETING DATES FOR INTERIM COMMITTEES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO CHANGE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL AND JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE.
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS STATE RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND ARCHIVES ACT OF 1995.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE ASSESSMENT FOR PRODUCED AND SAVED NATURAL GAS AND BRINE AND TO REQUIRE REVIEW BY LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT THE COMMISSION IN CASES REQUIRING SPECIALIZED LEGAL SERVICES.
AN ACT TO DESIGNATE ARKANSAS EDUCATION SERVICE COOPERATIVES AS A LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-17-402 TO REQUIRE READING IN TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAMS.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS CAPITOL GROUNDS MONUMENT AND MEMORIAL PRESERVATION FUND.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE ACT TO ENCOURAGE THE COOPERATION OF THE TEA CLIENT WITH THE TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT ASSISITANCE PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATIVE TO STUDENTS TRANSFERS FOR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE A STUDY OF THE GRADING SYSTEM OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH A HIGH NUMBER OF STUDENTS WITH 3.0 OR HIGHER GRADE POINT AVERAGES WHO DO NOT SCORE ABOVE 19 ON THE AMERICAN COLLEGE TEST.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE MEDICAID RECIPIENTS TO RETAIN A PORTION OF THEIR RECOVERIES FROM CIVIL LAWSUITS NOT UNDERTAKEN BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE STATE SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNEXATION AND CONSOLIDATION LAWS; TO REPEAL ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 6, CHAPTER 13, SUBCHAPTER 12.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLING IN AN ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO EXEMPT STUDENT DISCIPLINE RECORDS FROM THE ARKANSAS FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO COMPARE A SCHOOL DISTRICT'S STUDENT GRADE POINT AVERAGES WITH STUDENT ACT AND ACTAP SCORES.
FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE CHAMBER AT 10:00 A.M., TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2001.
TO AMEND THE JOINT RULES OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPAND AND CLARIFY RESTRICTIONS ON BILL INTRODUCTIONS.
TO AMEND THE JOINT RULES TO PRESCRIBE METHOD AND PROCEDURES FOR SELECTING MEMBERS AND CHAIRS OF VARIOUS COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES.
TO AMEND THE JOINT RULES OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ELIMINATE PAIR VOTING.
TO AMEND THE JOINT RULES TO ESTABLLISH UNIFORM RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE VARIOUS COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES.
PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE EIGHTY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY UNTIL THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2001.
PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE EIGHTY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY UNTIL THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2001.
EXTENSION OF THE REGULAR SESSION UNTIL THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2001.
TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE EIGHTY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO PROVIDE FOR A RECESS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO SUSPEND RULE 18(E)(7) OF THE JOINT RULES OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE RELATING TO THE SCHEDULE REFLECTING THE PROPOSED ALLOCATION OF FUNDS IN THE REVENUE STABILIZATION LAW AND THE GENERAL IMPROVEMENET FUND DISTRIBUTION LAW.
TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE EIGHTY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO PROVIDE FOR A RECESS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
AUTHORIZING THE SENATE TO ADJOURN AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 11 AND RECONVENE AT 1:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 16.
TO HONOR FAY JONES' ARCHITECTURAL LEGACY AND THE POSITIVE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION HE HAS BROUGHT TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO DEVELOP A SERVICE/FUNDING MODEL FOR COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN.
Primary Sponsor for House
AN ACT TO AMEND THE RISING JUNIOR TEST REQUIREMENTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE ANNOTATED 18-61-101 TO PROVIDE THAT EASEMENTS MAY ONLY BE ACQUIRED THROUGH AN EXPRESS WRITTEN GRANT OF EASEMENT.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 8-6-609 AND 8-6-610 TO CHANGE THE RECYCLING GRANTS REPORTING PERIOD TO THE STATE FISCAL YEAR; TO CLARIFY THE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS OF RECYCLING GRANT RECIPIENTS.
AN ACT TO MAKE WASTE REDUCTION PROJECTS ELIGIBLE FOR LOANS AND TO INCREASE LOAN LIMITS FROM THE SMALL BUSINESS REVOLVING LOAN FUND FOR POLLUTION CONTROL AND POLLUTION PREVENTION TECHNOLOGIES.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 9-27-401 OF THE JUVENILE CODE TO PROVIDE COUNSEL FOR INDIGENT PARENTS OR GUARDIANS IN DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT CASES.
AN ACT TO ALLOW COUNTIES TO CONDUCT LOCAL OPTION ELECTIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING VOTERS TO SELECTIVELY APPROVE SPECIFIC TYPES OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS TO MAKE THE CRITERIA FOR NEW LICENSE ISSUANCE THE SAME AS THAT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL.
AM ACT TO AMEND THE MINIMUM WAGE ACT OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS CODE 11-4-201 ET SEQ.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON PROSTATE CANCER ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2001-2003 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT TO ADDRESS DEFINITIONS FOR "DISTRIBUTION CENTER" AND "OFFICE SECTOR"; TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AND TO ALLOW FOR CREDITS ON INVESTMENTS.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES - SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY PROVIDER SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 5-14-101 TO FURTHER DEFINE "MENTALLY DEFECTIVE, MENTALLY INCAPACITATED, AND PHYSICALLY HELPLESS".
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-17-208(b) TO MAKE GREIVANCE HEARINGS OPEN OR CLOSED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE EMPLOYEE; TO PROVIDE FOR CLOSED HEARINGS FOR TESTIMONY FROM STUDENTS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE LICENSING OF APPRAISERS.
TO AMEND THE ABSENTEE VOTING LAW CONCERNING VOTING BY MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO REPEAL ARKANSAS CODE 5-71-227 WHICH MAKES IT UNLAWFUL FOR A STUDENT TO POSSESS AN ELECTRONIC PAGING DEVICE, BEEPER, OR SIMILAR COMMUNICATION DEVICE WHILE ON SCHOOL PROPERTY.
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 CREATE AN OWNER-USER INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR THE INSPECTION OF BOILERS OR OTHER PRESSURE VESSELS.
TO REQUIRE LIVESTOCK SHOWS AND FAIR ASSOCIATIONS TO FILE A LISTING OF EXPENDITURES WITH THE LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY COMMISSION.
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.
REQUIRES MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES TO NEGOTIATE IN LIEU-OF-TAX PAYMENTS WHEN NEGOTIATING A CONTRACT FOR SALE OF PROPERTY OR LEASE OF PROPERTY TO A PRIVATE FOR PROFIT ENTITY.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE PROGRAM TO CHANGE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS; TO CHANGE THE FINANCIAL NEEDS CRITERIA; TO CHANGE THE CONTINUING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS; AND TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF TUITION.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM; TO CHANGE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS; TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS; AND TO LOWER THE AMOUNT OF THE AWARD.
TO SET FORTH CERTAIN ETHICAL GUIDELINES AND PROHIBITIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS, EMPLOYEES, AND BOARD MEMBERS.
TO CLARIFY AMENDMENT 79 TO THE CONSTITUTION TO CLARIFY THE YEAR FOR WHICH THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SHALL BE COMPARED AGAINST.
TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTRONIC UPDATES REFLECTING THE MARKET VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR ANNUAL REAPPRAISALS.
ELIMINATE PROVISION THAT SENATE MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MAY NOT SERVE AFTER THE GENERAL ELECTION IF THEY WILL NOT SERVE IN THE NEXT GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND MAKE THE TREATMENT THE SAME FOR HOUSE MEMBERS AND SENATE MEMBERS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR INTEGRATED PUBLIC SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT'S OLMSTEAD DECISION.
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
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE TRUST FUND; TO LEVY ADDITIONAL EXCISE TAXES ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO BE DEPOSITED INTO THE FUND; TO PROVIDE THAT THE FUND WILL BE USED TO ADDRESS HEALTH RELATED ISSUES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM; TO CHANGE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS; TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS; AND TO LOWER THE AMOUNT OF THE AWARD.
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 AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO CLARIFY THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF RAPE AND CREATE THE OFFENSE OF SEXUAL ASSAULT.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 5-14-110 AND 5-14-112 TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF SEXUAL INDECENCY WITH A CHILD AND REMOVE THE OFFENSE OF INDECENT EXPOSURE TO A PERSON UNDER TWELVE YEARS OF AGE.
Committees
Committees
Chair:
ALC/JBC - BOARD OF FINANCE
Chair:
SENATE RULES
Vice Chair:
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE