Senator Terry Smith
101 Hal Court, Hot Springs, 71901
District: 19
District:
19
Seniority: 13
Seniority:
13
Occupation: Area Manager-External Affairs SW Bell Telephone
Occupation:
Area Manager-External Affairs SW Bell Telephone
Church Affiliation: Church of Christ
Church Affiliation:
Church of Christ
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: House in 1995, 1997, 1999, Senate 2001,2003
Public Service:
House in 1995, 1997, 1999, Senate 2001, 2003
Bills
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History
AN ACT TO ALLOW EDUCATORS TO WITHDRAW FUNDS FROM THE TEACHER DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING FOR THE MEMBER'S CHILD’S EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS REHABILITATION SERVICES - HOT SPRINGS REHABILITATION CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 23-89-211 TO REQUIRE PAYMENT OF SALES TAXES IN INSURANCE SETTLEMENTS INVOLVING TOTAL AUTOMOBILE LOSSES.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 9-13-103 TO MAKE IT CONSISTENT WITH THE U. S. SUPREME COURT DECISION IN TROXEL V. GRANVILLE.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT TEACHER’S DAILY PLANNING PERIOD BE PROVIDED IN INCREMENTS OF NO LESS THAN FORTY (40) MINUTES.
TO LIMIT THE AUTHORITY OF A REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD TO IMPOSE FEES ON SOLID WASTE FROM ANOTHER SOLID WASTE DISTRICT AND REQUIRE NOTICE OF ANY FEES AND FEE INCREASES.
TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF “SALE” FOR THE PURPOSES OF GROSS RECEIPTS TAX LAW.
TO ALLOW THE FIREMEN’S RELIEF AND PENSION FUND TO PAY BENEFITS TO THE SPOUSE OF MEMBERS WHO MARRY AFTER RETIREMENT, AND TO ALLOW SPOUSES TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE BENEFITS AFTER REMARRIAGE IN CERTAIN CASES.
TO ALLOW A TRADE-IN DEDUCTION FOR VEHICLES THAT AN INSURER DECLARES TO BE A TOTAL LOSS.
REGARDING AUTHORITY OF HORSE RACING AND GREYHOUND RACING FRANCHISEES TO CONDUCT WAGERING ON ELECTRONIC GAMES OF SKILL.
AN ACT TO ALLOW A WAIVER OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR GROUP SELF INSURERS TO MAINTAIN EXCESS INSURANCE UNDER THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE UNFAIR CIGARETTE SALES ACT TO SIMPLIFY THE APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE ACT, AND TO AVOID THE LOSS OF GROSS RECEIPTS TAX REVENUES FROM CIGARETTE SALES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE SENATE AND HOUSE INTERIM COMMITTEES ON INSURANCE AND COMMERCE SHALL CONDUCT A STUDY CONCERNING SMALL EMPLOYER GROUP CARRIERS OF HEALTH INSURANCE.
AN ACT TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS STANDARD NONFORFEITURE LAW FOR INDIVIDUAL DEFERRED ANNUITIES.
TO REVISE THE AUTHORITY OF A PERSON ACTING AS AN AGENT OF AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
TO REQUIRE THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO ISSUE AN ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING MALPRACTICE RATES IN ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO MERGE THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS.
Primary Sponsor for House
TO CONFORM THE GRANDPARENTS' VISITATION STATUTE WITH RECENT ARKANSAS SUPREME COURT AND UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATION ACT TO EXEMPT UNCLAIMED CAPITAL CREDITS CLAIMED BY AN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE FROM ARKANSAS LAW REGARDING UNCLAIMED PROPERTY.
AN ACT TO RENAME GARLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE AS NATIONAL PARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE; AND TO MERGE QUAPAW TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INTO NATIONAL PARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO THE RURAL AND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN GARLAND COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SPINAL CORD COMMISSION - THE ARKANSAS HANDICAPPED SPORTS ASSOCIATION (JUNIOR ROLLIN' RAZORBACKS) GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO GIVE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION THE POWER TO RECOVER AND COLLECT DELINQUENT TAXES.
REGARDING AUTHORITY OF HORSE RACING AND GREYHOUND RACING FRANCHISEES TO CONDUCT WAGERING ON ELECTRONIC GAMES OF SKILL.
AN ACT TO CREATE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM A DIVISION FOR RETIREMENT RELOCATION.
AN ACT TO MERGE THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE MODEL ACT FOR THE REGULATION OF CREDIT LIFE INSURANCE AND CREDIT DISABILITY INSURANCE.
COMMENDING THE THREE ARKANSAS JOB CORPS CENTERS FOR THE OUTSTANDING SERVICE PROVIDED THE STATE AND RESIDENTS OF THE STATE, AND DESIGNATING MARCH 26, 2003, AS JOB CORPS RECOGNITION DAY IN ARKANSAS.
CoSponsor
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 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - GARVAN WOODLAND BOTANICAL GARDENS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS OF ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO ENABLE ARKANSAS TO ENTER INTO THE STREAMLINED SALES AND USE TAX AGREEMENT BY AMENDING THE ARKANSAS SALES AND USE TAX LAW.
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 TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE RETIREMENT OR DISABILITY BENEFITS INCOME TAX EXEMPTION.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST CANCER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND AWARENESS LICENSE PLATE.
AN ACT TO GRANT SUBPOENA POWER TO THE JOINT PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
RECOMMENDING THAT THE TEA-21 HIGHWAY AUTHORIZATION LAW BE REAUTHORIZED AND FUNDED AT THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL.
URGING THE UNITED STATES POSTMASTER GENERAL TO KEEP THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE MAIL PROCESSING CENTER THAT IS IN FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS.
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.
CoSponsor for House
UNSOLICITED COMMERCIAL AND SEXUALLY EXPLICIT ELECTRONIC MAIL FAIR PRACTICES ACT.
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE RETIREMENT OR DISABILITY BENEFITS INCOME TAX EXEMPTION.
AN ACT TO REPEAL CHAPTER 19 OF TITLE 23 AND TO REFORM ELECTRIC UTILITY REGULATION.
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.
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.
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PERSONS EMPLOYED AS A NONPROFIT AGENCY HOUSEPARENT FROM THE ARKANSAS MINIMUM WAGE ACT.
AN ACT TO MERGE COTTON BOLL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INTO MISSISSIPPI COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE; TO RENAME MISSISSIPPI COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO ARKANSAS NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 23-88-306 PERTAINING TO RURAL RISK UNDERWRITING.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 25-1-106 TO ESTABLISH TIMEFRAMES FOR THE JOINT PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REGARDING JOINT PERFORMANCE REVIEW EVALUATIONS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.