Senator Jerry Bookout
1717 James, Jonesboro, 72404
District: 14
District:
14
Seniority: 29
Seniority:
29
Occupation: Funeral Director
Occupation:
Funeral Director
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran: yes
Veteran:
yes
Public Service: Served in House 1967, 1969 and 1971; Senate in 197
Public Service:
Served in House 1967, 1969 and 1971; Senate in 197
Bills
Bill
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Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO CLARIFY THE BENEFITS PAYABLE TO SURVIVORS AND BENEFICIARIES UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AN ACT CONCERNING DENTAL HYGIENIST SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF AGGRAVATED ASSAULT UPON AN EMPLOYEE OF A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.
TO CLARIFY THE DUTIES OF THE COUNTY CLERK IN THE PREPARATION OF THE COUNTY TAX BOOKS AND TO REPEAL VARIOUS OBSOLETE CODE SECTIONS REGARDING COUNTY TAX COLLECTION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO THE LAKE CITY SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER IN CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO REPLACE THE REQUIREMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATION OF TRAILER DEALERS WITH A SELF-CERTIFICATON FORM.
TO CLARIFY THAT ONE (1) TON TRUCKS AND VANS USED FOR PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION CAN BE REGISTERED WITH PASSENGER CAR TAGS AND TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR DISTRIBUTION OF THE PENALTIES IMPOSED.
REGARDING THE DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO THE INCENTIVES FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY FACILITIES, BUSINESS ACTIVITIES, AND RESEARCH.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS.
AN ACT FOR THE SAU-TECH - NORTHEAST ARKANSAS FIRE TRAINING SATELLITE CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - NORTHEAST AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER FOUNDATION-CHILDREN'S SCREENING PROGRAM GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADVISORY ELECTION FOR DEPUTY SHERIFF AND DEPUTY CLERK IN THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING AN EQUINE CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CRAIGHEAD COUNTY VETERANS MONUMENT FOUNDATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO ESTABLISH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK AS THE LEAD AGENCY AND ENTITY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OVERSIGHT AND OPERATION OF THE ARKANSAS POLICE CORPS PROGRAM
AN ACT TO AMEND OBSOLETE PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CODE PERTAINING TUITION CHARGES.
TO LEVY AN ADDITIONAL TAX ON SHORT TERM RENTAL OF VIDEO GAMES AND GAMING EQUIPMENT, PRERECORDED VHS VIDEO CASSETTES, PRERECORDED DIGITAL VIDEO DISCS OR OTHER PRERECORDED VIDEO MEDIUM.
TO ALLOW THE EIGHTH-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPROVE ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT REORGANIZATION PLAN.
TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAXIMUM STATE SALES OR USE TAX ON THE PURCHASE OF A TRUCK TRACTOR IS SIX HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($650).
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO AUTHORIZE EXTRAORDINARY SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AS MAY BE PROVIDED BY LAW.
REQUESTING A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TO STUDY THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS AMONG INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO PROVIDE UNWAIVERING SUPPORT TO THOSE CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS WHO SERVE IN THE UNITED STATES MILITARY.
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR ARKANSANS WHO SERVE IN THE U.S. ARMED FORCES; COMMENDING ARKANSANS INVOLVED IN OPERATION "IRAQI FREEDOM"; AND HONORING PRESIDENT BUSH'S LEADERSHIP IN HIS EFFORT TO PROTECT THE UNITED STATES.
COMMENDING ARKANSAS FARMERS FOR THEIR VITAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SECURITY AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF THE STATE AND THE NATION.
Primary Sponsor for House
TO MAKE CERTAIN TECHNICAL CORRECTIONSTO THE REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE ANNUITIES UNDER THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE ARKANSAS BUREAU OF STANDARDS; TO REQUIRE BULK OR LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS METERING DEVICES, PUMPS, AND SCALES TO BE TESTED BY REGISTERED SERVICE AGENTS.
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 FIRE FIGHTERS ON THE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN TO EXTEND THE PARTICIPATION PERIOD UP TO TEN (10) YEARS IF APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PENSION FUND.
TO PROVIDE STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THE TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO MEET ITS PENSION OBLIGATIONS BY USING FUNDS UNDER ITS CONTROL TO PAY FOR ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS.
TO ALLOW PARTICIPANTS IN POLICE AND FIRE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLANS TO CONTINUE THE DEPOSIT OF FUNDS IN THE DROP PLAN.
TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN FOR POLICE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS MAY REMAIN EMPLOYED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE DROP PERIOD.
TO PROVIDE A SURVIVOR'S BENEFIT FOR SPOUSES OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO ARE KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
TO AUTHORIZE THE DISTRIBUTION OF A PORTION OF THE FUTURE SUPPLEMENT FUND TO THE LOCAL FIRE AND POLICE PENSION FUNDS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO AMEND THE ALLOCATION OF TURNBACK FUNDS TO THE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS AND THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN FOR POLICE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS MAY REMAIN EMPLOYED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE DROP PERIOD.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - PHASE II - CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING A LIBERAL ARTS TEACHING BUILDING GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO CREATE ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY CONSOLIDATED AUTHORITIES.
AN ACT TO REVISE CERTAIN PROVISIONS CONCERNING EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE - COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE - SUPPORT FOR COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CITY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY OF BROOKLAND, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - FOOD BANK OF NORTHEAST ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS - JONESBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT- TENNIS CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY OF MONETTE, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - STUDENT UNION CENTER AND THE RENG CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - JONESBORO INDUSTRIAL PROJECT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - GRANT TO CRAIGHEAD COUNTY FOR PRENATAL CARE SERVICES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO CRAIGHEAD FOREST PARK IN JONESBORO, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - KELLER'S CHAPEL CEMETERY - CRAIGHEAD COUNTY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - THE DELTA DREAMS INITIATIVE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
TO AUTHORIZE A TEMPORARY ONE-FOURTH CENT (1/4¢) SALES TAX TO SUPPORT A SUPER PROJECT INVESTING A MINIMUM OF FIVE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS ($500,000,000) AND CREATING A MINIMUM OF EIGHT HUNDRED (800) JOBS.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 24-7- 1305 TO REMOVE REFERENCES IN THAT SECTION TO THE PROVISIONS OF § 24-7- 706.
TO PROVIDE A METHOD FOR FILLING VACANCIES ON THE TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES OCCURING DURING A TERM OF OFFICE FOR A MEMBER OR RETIREE TRUSTEE.
TO CLARIFY THAT THE ANNUAL 3% BENEFIT INCREASE UNDER THE TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM MAY BE AWARDED WITHOUT LIMITATION BY THE UNFUNDED ACTUARIAL ACCRUED LIABILITY.
TO ALTER THE AMOUNT OF THE MEMBER’S PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PLAN ACCOUNT UNDER THE TEACHER DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN.
TO CHANGE THE TEACHER DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN TO REQUIRE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE RETIRMENT SYSTEM TO CONTINUE.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR ORGAN DONOR EDUCATION; AND TO PROVIDE LEAVE TO CERTAIN LIVING DONORS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATIVE FUELS FUND AND A WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE FUND.
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 TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF AMENDMENT 51 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING VOTER REGISTRATION.
AN ACT PERTAINING TO STATE SCHOOL STANDARDS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADEQUATE AND EFFICIENT EDUCATION IN ARKANSAS SCHOOLS.
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 ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - TEACHER EDUCATION DEGREE PROGRAM AT EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
TO PROVIDE THAT POLICE OFFICERS OF THE ARKANSAS MILITARY DEPARTMENT MAY ACT AS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ON FEDERAL OR STATE PROPERTY LOCATED ADJOINING A MILITARY RESERVATION.
TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADJUTANT GENERAL HAS THE AUTHORITY TO CONVEY AND TO DISPOSE OF THE STATE’S INTEREST IN EXCESS MILITARY PROPERTY.
TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO THE COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES.
AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE SENTENCE OF ANY PERSON COMMITTING A FELONY THAT INVOLVES AN INTOLERABLE ACT.
TO NAME THE ARKANSAS VETERANS' CEMETERY IN NORTH LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, THE "NICK D. BACON ARKANSAS VETERANS' CEMETERY".
RECOMMENDING THAT THE TEA-21 HIGHWAY AUTHORIZATION LAW BE REAUTHORIZED AND FUNDED AT THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL.
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO CHANGE SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM BIENNIAL TO ANNUAL SESSIONS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE LENGTH OF THE SESSIONS.
CoSponsor for House
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 REPEAL CHAPTER 19 OF TITLE 23 AND TO REFORM ELECTRIC UTILITY REGULATION.
TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASES IN THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION RATE UNDER THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM IF BENEFIT INCREASES ARE MANDATED BY THE LEGISLATURE.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM BENEFIT PAID TO VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS UNDER A LOCAL FIRE PENSION AND RELIEF FUND.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATIVE FUELS FUND AND A WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE FUND.
TO PROTECT VETERANS FROM IDENTITY THEFT BY MAKING MILITARY SERVICE DISCHARGE RECORDS FILED WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER CONFIDENTIAL.
AN ACT TO REVISE TITLE 21,CHAPTER 3, SUBCHAPTER 3 CONCERNING VETERANS PREFERENCES.
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 REPEAL THE EMERGENCY SECONDARY EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM; TO CREATE THE STATE TEACHER ASSISTANCE RESOURCE PROGRAM.