Representative Betty Pickett
1903 College, Conway, 72034
District: 45
District:
45
Seniority: 80
Seniority:
80
Church Affiliation: United Methodist
Church Affiliation:
United Methodist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Faulkner County Quorum Court, Serving first term i
Public Service:
Faulkner County Quorum Court, Serving first term i
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
AN ACT TO DIVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION INTO THE DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTABILITY.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO REORGANIZE THE GOVERNANCE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS OF EDUCATION; TO CREATE LOCAL SCHOOL COUNCILS.
TO CREATE PROPERTY LAWS APPLICABLE TO RELIGIOUS ASSOCIATIONS OR RELIGIOUS CORPORATIONS.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - FAULKNER COUNTY LIBRARY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO ALLOW CERTAIN CITIES OF THE FIRST CLASS TO CONDUCT LOCAL OPTION ELECTIONS TO DECIDE THE ISSUE OF ALLOWING THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, AND LARGE ATTENDANCE FACILITIES.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN FAULKNER COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO THE CONWAY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB IN CONWAY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES - ADDITIONAL PERSONAL SERVICES AND OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE CONWAY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF HOURS OF TRAINING THAT MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL BOARDS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE FOLLOWING ELECTION.
AN ACT TO INCREASE TEACHERS' SALARIES; TO PROVIDE TEACHERS WITH AN ANNUAL COST OF LIVING RAISE.
TO LEVY AN ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR THE COLLECTION OF DEBTS OWED TO THE STATE AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS UNDER THE STATE TAX REFUND SETOFF PROCEDURE.
TO ALLOW COUNTY AND DISTRICT COURTS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE DEFINITION OF CLAIMANT AGENCIES TO ALLOW THEM TO SETOFF FINES AGAINST STATE TAX REFUNDS.
AN ACT TO SET FORTH THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S DETERMINATION OF WHAT CONSTITUTES AN ADEQUATE EDUCATION IN ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO CONFORM THE ARKANSAS CODE TO COMPLY WITH THE RECENT ARKANSAS SUPREME COURT DECISION IN THE LAKE VIEW CASE.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE “COMMISSION ON CLOSING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT GAP IN ARKANSAS”.
URGING STATE-SUPPORTED POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO COMPLY WITH ARKANSAS CODE § 6-61-112 AND PROVIDE THE REQUIRED REFUNDS FOR TUITION, ROOM, BOARD, AND TEXTBOOKS TO STUDENTS BEING ACTIVATED.
REQUESTING THE HOUSE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF PROGRAMS OFFERED BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN ARKANSAS.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - STATE ASSISTANCE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE CONWAY TECHNOLOGY PARK GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
CoSponsor
TO INCLUDE THE NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION BONUSES AS SALARY FOR THE PURPOSES OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
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 EXEMPT CERTAIN EMPLOYEES' HOME ADDRESS FROM PUBLIC RECORDS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.
TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO HELP COLLECT DELINQUENT MUNICIPAL, COUNTY, DISTRICT, OR RURAL WATER BILLS.
AN ACT TO CREATE ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY CONSOLIDATED AUTHORITIES.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST GIVE TO TEACHERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF CLASSROOM SUPPLIES.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CITY OF MAYFLOWER - FAULKNER COUNTY - PARK IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE DEADLINE FOR INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES TO FILE FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE AND WRITE IN CANDIDATES TO FILE FOR OFFICE.
TO INCREASE MINORITY INVOLVEMENT IN RAISING AWARENESS OF THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PROSTATE AND TESTICULAR CANCER.
TO STOP THE USE OF A PERSON’S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AS A DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WITHHOLD MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR EMPLOYEES UPON REQUEST OR STATE THE REASON FOR NOT WITHHOLDING.
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 REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATON TO DEFINE AND PUBLISH ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE CERTAIN DATA BE MADE AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WEBSITE.
AN ACT TO CREATE A HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE; TO COORDINATE EFFORTS TO COMBAT INADEQUATE HEALTH CARE ON THE EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF CHILDREN.
URGING LEGISLATORS TO COMMIT TO THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED HEALTHY BEHAVIOR DURING THE 84TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
CoSponsor for Senate
Committees
Committees
Vice Chair:
EDUCATION- HOUSE HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE
Non-Voting:
REVENUE & TAXATION- HOUSE