Representative Dwight Fite
1003 Highway 35, Benton, 72015
District: 28
District:
28
Seniority: 45
Seniority:
45
Occupation: Retired Coach & A.D./Small Business Owner
Occupation:
Retired Coach & A.D./Small Business Owner
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Benton City Council; House 2001,2003
Public Service:
Benton City Council; House 2001, 2003
Bills
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History
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO THE GANN MUSEUM IN SALINE COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO SALINE COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO THE CITY OF BENTON, ARKANSAS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO THE POINTVIEW FIRE DEPARTMENT IN SALINE COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - SUPPORT TO THE TURTLE CREEK FIRE DEPARTMENT IN SALINE COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO THE BENTON ATHLETIC MEMORIAL MUSEUM IN BENTON, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO SUBJECT AN OFFENDER TO AN ENHANCED PENALTY FOR MANUFACTURING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE NEAR CERTAIN FACILITIES.
ALLOW TESTATORS WITH ESTATES VALUED AT TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000) OR GREATER TO WAIVE THE SURETY BOND REQUIREMENT BY SIGNING AN AFFIDAVIT.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE PERSONS SEATED IN A WHEELCHAIR IN A MOTOR VEHICLE TO WEAR A SEAT BELT AND TO REQUIRE THE WHEELCHAIR TO BE PROPERY SECURED IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
AN ACT TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PROVIDE FOR THE SAFETY OF STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE EVENT OF A TERRORIST ATTACK OR WAR.
CoSponsor
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.
TO EXEMPT FROM THE STATE SALES AND USE TAX THE GROSS RECEIPTS IN EXCESS OF NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS DERIVED FROM THE SALE OF A TRUCK TRACTOR AND IN EXCESS OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS DERIVED FROM THE SALE OF A SEMITRAILER.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT SCHOOLS FROM GIVING STATE MANDATED TESTS WITHIN THREE (3) DAYS FOLLOWING THE SPRING DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME CHANGE.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO IDENTIFY REPORTS REQUIRED FROM LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY REPORTS AND PAPERWORK.
AN ACT TO ALLOW CLASSROOM TEACHERS AND HOME SCHOOL PARENTS AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CLASSROOM SUPPLIES PURCHASED.
TO INCLUDE THE NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION BONUSES AS SALARY FOR THE PURPOSES OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO ALLOW A HOMESTEAD OWNER TO REDEEM HIS OR HER LAND IF HE OR SHE DID NOT RECEIVE ACTUAL NOTICE OF THE SALE.
TO REQUIRE COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND STATE GOVERNMENTS TO WITHHOLD MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR EMPLOYEES UPON REQUEST.
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 APPROPRIATE MONEY FROM THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT TRUST FUND TO THE ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE POOL.
AN ACT TO PERMIT A PERSON TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN INTO A RESTAURANT OR PUBLIC PARK.
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN EMPLOYEES' HOME ADDRESS FROM PUBLIC RECORDS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF - THE SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE, AQUACULTURE/FISHERIES, HUMAN SCIENCES RESEARCH AND EXTENSION PROGRAMS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO CREATE ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY CONSOLIDATED AUTHORITIES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE PARENTS TO ATTEND SCHOOL CONFERENCES CONCERNING DISCIPLINARY PROBLEMS WITH THEIR CHILD.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO WAIVE EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING AN ARKANSAS TEACHING LICENSE WHO HAVE AN OUT OF STATE TEACHING LICENSE AND EXPERIENCE.
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 TO ESTABLISH AN ARKANSAS COMMISSION FOR ADEQUATE EYE HEALTH AND VISION CARE NEEDS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY RESULTING FROM THE DEMUTUALIZATION OF AN INSURANCE COMPANY; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST GIVE TO TEACHERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF CLASSROOM SUPPLIES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DETERMINE AND PREPARE A LIST OF THE SKILLS THAT A CHILD SHOULD HAVE IN ORDER TO BE PREPARED WHEN ENTERING KINDERGARTEN.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - THE DELTA DREAMS INITIATIVE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
TO INCREASE MINORITY INVOLVEMENT IN RAISING AWARENESS OF THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PROSTATE AND TESTICULAR CANCER.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ADOPT ANTI-BULLYING POLICIES; TO REQUIRE THE POLICIES TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT REFINANCING OF POSTDATED WARRANTS, LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, AND INSTALLMENT CONTRACTS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE RECITATION OF THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS.
INCREASES STATE GROSS RECEIPTS AND USE TAX RATE BY ONE-FOURTH OF ONE PERCENT (1/4 OF 1%) PERCENT.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF REDUCTION ALLOWED IN THE STATE EQUALIZATION FUNDING.
AN ACT TO ALLOW A TEACHER TO HAVE A WITNESS OR REPRESENTATIVE OF THE TEACHER'S CHOICE PRESENT DURING ANY DISCIPLINARY OR GRIEVANCE MATTER UPON REQUEST OF THE TEACHER.
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.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO REPORT COMPLIANCE WITH PERSONNEL POLICY COMMITTEE REQUIREMENTS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE CERTAIN DATA BE MADE AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WEBSITE.
URGING LEGISLATORS TO COMMIT TO THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED HEALTHY BEHAVIOR DURING THE 84TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
COMMENDING AGRICULTURE FOR REDUCING PHOSPHORUS CONTAMINATION AND; URGING CITIES AND CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE TO INFORM NONAGRICULTURAL COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF PHOSPHORUS.
CoSponsor for Senate
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 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION - TWO YEAR COLLEGE MODEL FORMULA FUND APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE PHYSICIANS WHO USE ULTRASOUND EQUIPMENT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ABORTIONS TO INFORM THE WOMAN THAT SHE HAS A RIGHT TO VIEW THE ULTRASOUND IMAGE.