Senator Hank Wilkins, IV
717 West 2nd Avenue, Pine Bluff, 71601
District: 8
District:
8
Seniority: 30
Seniority:
30
Church Affiliation: Methodist
Church Affiliation:
Methodist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: House 1999, Senate 2001
Public Service:
House 1999, Senate 2001
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO ALLOW A SEAT BELT CHECK OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE, BUT PROHIBIT POLICE FROM SEARCHING THE VEHICLE OR PASSENGERS BEYOND THE SEAT BELT CHECK; PROHIBIT THE USE OF VIOLATIONS OF THE SEAT BELT LAW TO SUSPEND OR REVOKE A DRIVER LICENSE.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 85 OF TITLE 23 REGARDING INDIVIDUAL ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 86 OF TITLE 23 FOR GROUP AND BLANKET ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS WATERWAYS COMMISSION - PUBLIC PORT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO PROTECT EMPLOYEES OF THE ALEXANDER YOUTH SERVICE CENTER FROM LOSS OF PAY AS A RESULT OF THE PRIVATIZATION OF THE CENTER.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE CONTINUING EMPLOYMENT AND SALARIES FOR EMPLOYEES DISPLACED BY THE PRIVATIZATION OF THE ALEXANDER YOUTH SERVICES CENTER.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-17-202 TO PROHIBIT SCHOOL BOARDS AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES FROM ACTIVELY DISCOURAGING EFFORTS OF TEACHERS TO SECURE NEGOTIATION RIGHTS PROVIDED FOR IN THIS SUBCHAPTER.
Primary Sponsor for House
TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO INSTALL INTERNET FILTERS OR OBTAIN INTERNET ACCESS CONNECTIVITY FROM A PROVIDER THAT PROVIDES FILTER SERVICES TO LIMIT ACCESS TO MATERIAL THAT IS HARMFUL TO MINORS.
TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE FOR FORMER LEGISLATORS AND PRESCRIBE REGISTRATION FEES.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 14-42-113 TO ALLOW CITY OFFICIALS' SALARIES TO BE DECREASED UPON REQUEST OF THE CITY OFFICIAL.
TO AUTHORIZE THE SUSPENSION OF LOCAL MUNICIPAL OR COUNTY REGULATORY ORDINANCES DURING A LOCAL DISASTER EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC PORT AUTHORITIES IN ARKANSAS TO FUND PUBLIC PORT INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF - STUDENT FIELD HOUSE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AN INFORMATIONAL PROGRAM ON EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES TO CEASE PRIVATIZATION OF THE ALEXANDER YOUTH FACILITY IN ALEXANDER, ARKANSAS FOR TWO (2) YEARS.
TO ENCOURAGE THE PUBLIC TO CONTACT THE STATE FIRE MARSHALL'S OFFICE FOR HOME FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION.
CoSponsor
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.
AN ACT TO DESIGNATE A PORTION OF INTERSTATE 530 AS AN ARKANSAS SCENIC HIGHWAY.
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 CREATE AN ARKANSAS FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION; TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE INVESTIGATION AND REMEDIATION OF UNFAIR HOUSING PRACTICES.
ENTITIES WHICH RECEIVE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS SHALL ACCOUNT FOR THOSE FUNDS SEPARATELY; FUNDS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO ANNUAL REVIEW/AUDIT BY LEGISLATIVE AUDIT.
TO REQUIRE A FIRST-TIME APPLICANT FOR A USED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER'S LICENSE TO ATTEND AN EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR BEFORE LICENSURE.
AN ACT TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FOR PERSONS OVER 65.
REQUESTING THE SENATE AND HOUSE COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND LABOR TO CONDUCT AN INTERIM STUDY OF THE HEALTH RISKS OF CELL PHONE USE.
TO HONOR FAY JONES' ARCHITECTURAL LEGACY AND THE POSITIVE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION HE HAS BROUGHT TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
CoSponsor for House
AN ACT TO INCLUDE NURSING SCHOOLS AS APPROVED INSTITUTIONS IN THE ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO INSTALL INTERNET FILTERS OR OBTAIN INTERNET ACCESS CONNECTIVITY FROM A PROVIDER THAT PROVIDES FILTER SERVICES TO LIMIT ACCESS TO MATERIAL THAT IS HARMFUL TO MINORS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 26-26-1902 RELATING TO THE FREQUENCY OF COUNTY REAPPRAISALS.
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 INCREASE THE FEE FOR THE ISSUANCE OR RENEWAL OF DRIVER LICENSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ARKANSAS STATE POLICE.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH PARITY FOR CHILDREN COVERED BY THE ARKIDS FIRST PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE MOSAIC TEMPLARS OF AMERICA CENTER FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE AND BUSINESS ENTERPRISE.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE BURDEN OF PROOF IN ESTABLISHING AN OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE UNDER THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAWS.
AN ACT TO CREATE AN ARKANSAS FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE INVESTIGATION AND REMEDIATION OF UNFAIR HOUSING PRACTICES.
Committees
Committees
Chair:
ALC-PEER
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING
ex officio:
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)