Representative Russell Bennett
95 Lafayette 44, Lewisville, 71845
District: 4
District:
4
Seniority: 13
Seniority:
13
Occupation: Self-Employed (The Glass Doctor)
Occupation:
Self-Employed (The Glass Doctor)
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: House 1999, 2001,2003
Public Service:
House 1999, 2001, 2003
Bills
Bill
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Primary Sponsor
History
AN ACT TO ALLOW A CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO WAIVE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR PERSONNEL CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY THE AFFECTED SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
TO ALLOW A RETIREE FROM THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR A FIRE PENSION FUND TO RETURN TO VOLUNTEER STATUS AFTER QUALIFYING FOR A RETIREMENT ANNUITY OR PENSION.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE PARENTS TO ATTEND SCHOOL CONFERENCES CONCERNING DISCIPLINARY PROBLEMS WITH THEIR CHILD.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE MURDER OF A PERSON SIXTY-TWO YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER IS AN AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 5-65-205 PERTAINING TO REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO A CHEMICAL TEST.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - VARIOUS FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN LAFAYETTE COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN MILLER COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - REPAIRS AND REMODELING OF THE LAFAYETTE COUNTY JAIL GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN COLUMBIA COUNTY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY - UNIVERSITY SCIENCE CENTER AND VARIOUS FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO ALLOW REIMBURSEMENT TO COUNTY JAILS FOR HOUSING INMATES HELD FOR FAILURE TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE PARENTS TO ATTEND SCHOOL CONFERENCES CONCERNING DISCIPLINARY PROBLEMS WITH THEIR CHILD.
TO STIMULATE INTEREST IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RELIEF LAKE FOR THE SPARTA AQUIFER BY PROVIDING A TAX CREDIT AGAINST SALES OR USE TAX FOR ANY PERSON OR ENTITY WHO CONSTRUCTS THE LAKE.
REQUESTING CONGRESS PROPOSE AND SUBMIT TO THE STATES FOR RATIFICATION, AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES ON THE SUBJECT OF JUDICIAL TAXATION.
REQUESTING CONGRESS TO PROPOSE A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO ENACT TERM LIMITS ON THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE, OR TO CALL A CONSTITUIONAL CONVENTION TO ADDRESS THE TERM LIMIT ISSUE.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
AN ACT CONCERNING LICENSES FOR TATTOO AND PIERCING BUSINESSES AND TATTOO AND PIERCING ARTISTS.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - ASSISTANCE TO A SENIOR CITIZEN BUILDING AND COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN LAFAYETTE COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN COLUMBIA COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
CoSponsor
UNSOLICITED COMMERCIAL AND SEXUALLY EXPLICIT ELECTRONIC MAIL FAIR PRACTICES ACT.
TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL “CHOOSE LIFE” LICENSE PLATE FOR SUPPORT OF ADOPTION PROGRAMS IN ARKANSAS AND PRESCRIBE REGISTRATION FEES.
AN ACT TO INSURE FUNDING FOR EDUCATION, CORRECTIONS AND MEDICAID IS AVAILABLE BY LIMITING EXPENDITURES OF STATE GOVERNMENT IN ORDER TO MORE EFFECTIVELY UTILIZE SCARCE RESOURCES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT THE ADMISSION PROCESS FOR MEDICAID ELDERCHOICES, A COMMUNITY BASED SERVICE, TO BE IDENTICAL TO THE ADMISSION PROCESS FOR NURSING HOMES.
TO ALLOW A HOMESTEAD OWNER TO REDEEM HIS OR HER LAND IF HE OR SHE DID NOT RECEIVE ACTUAL NOTICE OF THE SALE.
TO PROTECT VETERANS FROM IDENTITY THEFT BY MAKING MILITARY SERVICE DISCHARGE RECORDS FILED WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER CONFIDENTIAL.
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS AND COMPENSATING USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE SALE OF A USED MOTOR VEHICLE.
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PERSONS EMPLOYED AS A NONPROFIT AGENCY HOUSEPARENT FROM THE ARKANSAS MINIMUM WAGE ACT.
AN ACT TO PROTECT LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PRODUCERS FROM UNFAIR REBUILDING COSTS AFTER NATURAL DISASTERS.
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE MONEY FROM THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT TRUST FUND TO THE ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE POOL.
AN ACT PERTAINING TO STATE SCHOOL STANDARDS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADEQUATE AND EFFICENT EDUCATION IN ARKANSAS SCHOOLS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS TO BE OBSTRUCTED FROM VIEW AND SEGREGATED IN COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS.
AN ACT TO REVISE TITLE 21,CHAPTER 3, SUBCHAPTER 3 CONCERNING VETERANS PREFERENCES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY RESULTING FROM THE DEMUTUALIZATION OF AN INSURANCE COMPANY; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT PERTAINING TO PERMANENT HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS.
TO PROVIDE THAT ALL FINES LEVIED ON PERSONS CONVICTED OF GAME AND FISH VIOLATIONS MAY BE USED TO FUND SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND OTHER PURPOSES CONSISTENT WITH AMENDMENT 35.
TO INCREASE MINORITY INVOLVEMENT IN RAISING AWARENESS OF THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PROSTATE AND TESTICULAR CANCER.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE AND TO USE FUNDS FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE RECITATION OF THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR PUBLIC SERVICE.
AN ACT TO REGULATE A MINOR’S ACCESSIBILITY TO VIDEO GAMES WITH VIOLENT OR SEXUAL CONTEXT.
URGING LEGISLATORS TO COMMIT TO THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED HEALTHY BEHAVIOR DURING THE 84TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT THE EMPLOYMENT CRISIS IN DIRECT-SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS IMPEDES THE AVAILABILITY OF A STABLE, HIGH QUALITY DIRECT SUPPORT WORKFORCE.
EXPRESSING THE SENTIMENT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THAT STATE GOVERNMENT SPENDING BE LIMITED TO 2001-2002 BASELINE LEVELS AND AN EMPLOYEE HIRING FREEZE BE IMPLEMENTED UNTIL FINAL EDUCATIONAL EXPENDITURES ARE DETERMINED.
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE UNITED STATES SENATORS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSS SUPPORT THE FLOOR VOTE AND NOMINATION OF JUDICIAL NOMINEE MIGUEL ESTRADA.
CoSponsor for Senate
TO CLARIFY AND CONFIRM THE POWERS OF THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF TURNPIKE PROJECTS AND ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE THE TURNPIKE PROJECTS.
AN ACT PERTAINING TO STATE SCHOOL STANDARDS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADEQUATE AND EFFICIENT EDUCATION IN ARKANSAS SCHOOLS.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION - THE RED RIVER COMMISSION OF ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS IN CLARK, DALLAS, NEVADA, OUACHITA AND COLUMBIA COUNTIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - COUNTY FAIR BOARDS IN CLARK, DALLAS, NEVADA, OUACHITA AND COLUMBIA COUNTIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION - TWO YEAR COLLEGE MODEL FORMULA FUND APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE SAU-TECH - THE AVIATION PROGRAM AT TEXARKANA GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
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