Senator Terry Smith
101 Hal Court, Hot Springs, 71901
District: 13
District:
13
Seniority: 27
Seniority:
27
Occupation: Area Manager-External Affairs SW Bell Telephone
Occupation:
Area Manager-External Affairs SW Bell Telephone
Church Affiliation: Church of Christ
Church Affiliation:
Church of Christ
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: House in 1995, 1997, 1999, Senate 2001
Public Service:
House in 1995, 1997, 1999, Senate 2001
Bills
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History
TO AUTHORIZE CITIES OF THE FIRST CLASS TO EMPLOY PERSONS NOT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO WRITE ACCIDENT REPORTS AND ISSUE CITATIONS AT ACCIDENTS.
TO ENABLE THE COMMISSIONER TO ENACT PRIVACY REGULATIONS RELATING TO CONSUMER INFORMATION.
TO REQUIRE THE SELLER OF A USED VEHICLE CLAIMING A TAX CREDIT ON THE PURCHASE OF A NEW OR USED VEHICLE TO PROVIDE A COPY OF THE BILL OF SALE SIGNED BY ALL PARTIES TO THE TRANSACTION UPON REGISTRATION OF THE NEW OR USED VEHICLE.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 12-8-121(a) TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE POLICE TO PERFORM OFF-DUTY SECURITY WORK AND WEAR THE ARKANSAS STATE POLICE UNIFORM.
AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 23-87-117 PERTAINING TO THE DEFINITION OF COMPENSATION AS USED IN THE MODEL ACT FOR THE REGULATION OF CREDIT LIFE INSURANCE AND CREDIT DISABILITY INSURANCE.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 29-3-103 TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM TO TRANSFER CASH FUNDS OF THE MID-AMERICA MUSEUM TO THE GARLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE OR THE HOT SPRINGS ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION COMMISSION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE BAILIFFS FOR THE CIRCUIT, CHANCERY, AND CIRCUIT-CHANCERY COURTS OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
TO REQUIRE DOCTORS AND PHARMACISTS TO MAINTAIN RECORDS OF PRESCRIPTION EXTENSIONS VIA TELEPHONE.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-17-114 PERTAINING TO DAILY PLANNING PERIODS FOR TEACHERS.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-17-111 PERTAINING TO THE DUTY-FREE LUNCH PERIODS FOR TEACHERS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR A VOLUNTARY CERTIFICATION OF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS AND SHELTERS AND HUMANE SOCIETY COUNTERPARTS.
Primary Sponsor for House
TO LIMIT LIABILITY IN RAIL INCIDENTS OR ACCIDENTS INVOLVING A FOR-PROFIT, PASSENGER EXCURSION TRAIN AND TO REQUIRE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR A FOR-PROFIT, PASSENGER EXCURSION TRAIN.
TO PROVIDE THAT AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER THE PRIVATE CLUB LAW EXTENDS TO THE CLUB'S GOLF COURSE WHEN HOSTING A PROFESSIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORED BY A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 12-8-121(a) TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE POLICE TO PERFORM OFF-DUTY SECURITY WORK AND WEAR THE ARKANSAS STATE POLICE CLASS C OR CLASS E UNIFORM.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-17-1509(c) TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO TESTIFY IN PRIVATE IN HEARINGS UNDER THE TEACHER FAIR DISMISSAL ACT.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT COACHES AND COACHING STAFF OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FROM USING OBSCENITIES OR PROFANITY DURING PRESS CONFERENCES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT ACT TO DEFINE "HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT"; TO REMOVE OUT-OF-STATE VISITATION REQUIREMENT; AND TO CLARIFY INCOME TAX CREDITS IN HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT COUNTIES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 4-27-504 TO INCREASE METHODS OF SERVICE ON A CORPORATION WHEN THERE IS NO REGISTERED AGENT.
REQUESTING THE HOUSE AND SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEES ON TRANSPORTATION STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF A LICENSING BOARD FOR USED CAR DEALERS AND RECOMMEND LEGISLATION.
TO REQUEST THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION TO REPAY ON A PRO-RATA BASIS LOCAL GOVERNMENT COURT COSTS WITH REVENUE FROM FINES; AND TO SPONSOR HUNTING AND FISHING EDUCATION.
CoSponsor
TO AMEND THE JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM LAWS TO REDUCE GENERAL REVENUE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SYSTEM AND REVISE BASIC BENEFIT PROVISIONS.
TO PROVIDE AN INCREASE IN THE ADDITIONAL MONTHLY BENEFIT FOR ALL RETIREES IN THE TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE SELECTION OF SENATE MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL AND THE LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING COMMITTEE.
AN ACT TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY BY ALLOWING THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS TO IMPOSE CIVIL PENALTIES.
TO ESTABLISH A TAX CREDIT FOR THE REHABILITATION OF HISTORIC STURCTURES LOCATED IN ARKANSAS.
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.
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 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 PROVIDE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE STATE FROM THE MASTER SETTLEMENT WITH TOBACCO COMPANIES AND TO REPEAL INITIATED ACT 1 OF 2000.