Senator Jim Argue
5300 Evergreen Drive, Little Rock, 72205
District: 32
District:
32
Seniority: 2
Seniority:
2
Occupation: Foundation Executive, United Methodist Foundation
Occupation:
Foundation Executive, United Methodist Foundation
Church Affiliation: United Methodist
Church Affiliation:
United Methodist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: House in 1991, 1993, 1995, Senate 1997, 1999, 2001
Public Service:
House in 1991, 1993, 1995, Senate 1997, 1999, 2001
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
AN ACT TO SIMPLIFY THE METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING A QUORUM FOR SOLID WASTE PLANNING DISTRICT MEETINGS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE ALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE.
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE PROHIBITION ON SEPARATE LISTING OF THE QUALITY ASSURANCE FEE.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM EXPANSION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT TO SET FORTH THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S DETERMINATION OF WHAT CONSTITUTES AN ADEQUATE EDUCATION IN ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM MANAGEMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS ACT REGARDING THE MANAGEMENT, INVESTMENT, AND EXPENDITURE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS OF INSTITUTIONS.
AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT AMENDMENT 74 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION; TO AMEND CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO COMPLY WITH AMENDMENT 74; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE; TO ALLOW PAY DEFERENTIAL FOR CERTAIN FACTORS; TO PROVIDE FOR CREDIT FOR ALL TEACHING EXPERIENCE.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE EMERGENCY SECONDARY EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM; TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO ENTER THE FIELD OF TEACHING.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE PARENTAL AUTHORIZATION FOR SURVEYS OR QUESTIONNAIRES ADMINISTERED TO STUDENTS.
AN ACT TO REPEAL PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVES AND TO CREATE RESOURCE CENTERS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTION MADE BY THE ARKANSAS BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION ON PUBLIC EDUCATION TOWARD IMPROVING THE STATE’S SYSTEM OF PUBLIC EDUCATION AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR A JOB WELL DONE.
TO SALUTE THE ARKANSAS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES ON ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY; AND TO THANK ARKANSAS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOR GIVING CHILDREN A VOICE IN THE DEN OF VOICES THAT CONFRONT THIS BODY.
Primary Sponsor for House
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK - CYBER COLLEGE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION.
TO CLARIFY THE TAXATION OF DUES AND FEES PAID TO HEALTH SPAS, HEALTH CLUBS, FITNESS CLUBS, AND PRIVATE CLUBS.
TO CREATE PROPERTY LAWS APPLICABLE TO RELIGIOUS ASSOCIATIONS OR RELIGIOUS CORPORATIONS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD TO CONSIDER AND GIVE DEFERENCE TO DATA FROM THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION OR THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH.
RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTION MADE BY THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TOWARD IMPROVING THE STATE’S SYSTEM OF PUBLIC EDUCATION AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR A JOB WELL DONE.
URGING VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONS TO WORK TOGETHER TO BUILD THE STATE'S CAPACITY TO PROVIDE ARKANSAS' CHILDREN WITH AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN AN ADEQUATE EDUCATION.
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE REGULAR UPDATES REGARDING THE STATE PROGRESS IN COMPLYING WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND LEGISLATION.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR ORGAN DONOR EDUCATION; AND TO PROVIDE LEAVE TO CERTAIN LIVING DONORS.
AN ACT FOR THE WAR MEMORIAL STADIUM COMMISSION - RENOVATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATIVE FUELS FUND AND A WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE FUND.
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT FOR STATE EMPLOYEES TO PROVIDE A DIFFERENT RATE OF ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE FOR FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICE EMPLOYEES.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF AMENDMENT 51 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING VOTER REGISTRATION.
TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR THE RECALL OF STATE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES TO NEGOTIATE IN LIEU 0F TAX PAYMENTS WHEN NEGOTIATING A CONTRACT FOR SALE OF PROPERTY OR LEASE OF PROPERTY TO A PRIVATE, FOR PROFIT ENTITY.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION - TWO YEAR COLLEGE MODEL FORMULA FUND APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM FOR EXPANSION OF STATEWIDE ACCESS TO THE INNREACH PROJECT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE - THE CAMPUS CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO REQUIRE THAT A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTING REPORTING FRAUD IN THE ACCREDIATATION OR ACCOUNTABILITY PROCESS IS NOT ENTITILED TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES ADMINISTERED BY THE ARKANSAS ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT A LEGISLATOR MAY NOT SERVE AS A REGISTERED LOBBYIST UNTIL THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR WHICH HE OR SHE WAS ELECTED.
AN ACT TO MERGE THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS.
RECOMMENDING THAT THE TEA-21 HIGHWAY AUTHORIZATION LAW BE REAUTHORIZED AND FUNDED AT THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL.
CoSponsor for House
AN ACT TO REPEAL CHAPTER 19 OF TITLE 23 AND TO REFORM ELECTRIC UTILITY REGULATION.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATIVE FUELS FUND AND A WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE FUND.
AN ACT FOR THE BUREAU OF LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH DISBURSING OFFICER - JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATIONAL ADEQUACY APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES COMMUNITY-BASED ACUTE MENTAL HEALTHCARE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - THE DELTA DREAMS INITIATIVE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
Committees
Committees
Chair:
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE
Alternate:
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ALTERNATES
ex officio:
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)