Representative Shirley Walters
P. O. Box 1876, Greenwood, 72936
District: 62
District:
62
Seniority: 92
Seniority:
92
Occupation: Abstracter/Title Specialist
Occupation:
Abstracter/Title Specialist
Church Affiliation: Catholic
Church Affiliation:
Catholic
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Serving first tem in House 2003
Public Service:
Serving first tem in House 2003
Bills
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History
TO DESIGNATE PORTIONS OF ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY 96 IN SCOTT AND SEBASTIAN COUNTIES AND PARTS OF STATE HIGHWAY 10 IN SEBASTIAN COUNTY AS ARKANSAS SCENIC HIGHWAYS.
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE OF VENUE FROM LOWER COURTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES TO DISTRICT COURT.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 12-10-318 PERTAINING TO EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE CHARGES.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - HARTFORD SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS AND COMPENSATING USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE SALE OF A USED MOTOR VEHICLE.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - WALDRON CITY PARK CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - BOLES COMMUNITY BUILDING ROOFING AND REPAIRS IN SCOTT COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - MANSFIELD, ARKANSAS - REPAIRS TO CITY HALL ROOF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - SCOTT COUNTY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB FOR REPAIRS AND EQUIPMENT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO THE SCOTT COUNTY LIBRARY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - MANSFIELD, ARKANSAS - RENOVATION OF A COMMUNITY BUILDING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO ALLOW STATE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AUXILIARY CIVIL AIR PATROL OR THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY TO TAKE A LEAVE OF ABSENCE TO PARTICIPATE IN EMERGENCY AND RESCUE SERVICES.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - REPAIRS TO THE SODIE-DAVIDSON PARK IN SCOTT COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - THE TRUMAN BAKER PARK TOURIST CENTER IN SCOTT COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE - VARIOUS FIRE DEPARTMENTS - SEBASTIAN COUNTY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - LAKE HINKLE RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT - SCOTT COUNTY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY CONCERNING UNFAIR PRICING PRACTICES DURING AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO CREATE "CELEBRATE FREEDOM WEEK" IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS ON THE LAST FULL WEEK OF CLASSES IN SEPTEMBER.
TO REQUIRE THE APPROVAL OF PEOPLE WITHIN THE CITY’S TERRITORIAL PLANNING JURISDICTION BEFORE PLANNING JURISDICTION IS EXERCISED.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC STIMULUS TO THE COAL MINING INDUSTRY BY PROVIDING A TAX CREDIT TO MINING ENTERPRISES THAT MINE ARKANSAS COAL.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - SEBASTIAN COUNTY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - MANSFIELD SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER IN MANSFIELD, ARKANSAS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CITY OF MANSFIELD, ARKANSAS FOR THE CITY LAKE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CITY OF MANSFIELD - DOWNTOWN BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - WALDRON SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER IN SCOTT COUNTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - WITCHERVILLE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - RESTORATION OF THE DAYTON COMMUNITY BUILDING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION TO CONDUCT PERIODIC AUDITS OF ROYALTY PAYMENTS BY NATURAL GAS PRODUCERS.
AN ACT TO ALLOW COMPARABLE MINING TESTING IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS TO SATISFY MINING TESTING REQUIREMENTS IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR THE RECALL OF STATE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS.
TO ALLOW PERS MEMBERS TO PURCHASE SERVICE CREDIT FOR TIME IN THE NATIONAL GUARD OR ARMED FORCES RESERVE.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CITY OF GREENWOOD - DOWNTOWN BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
CoSponsor
TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL “CHOOSE LIFE” LICENSE PLATE FOR SUPPORT OF ADOPTION PROGRAMS IN ARKANSAS AND PRESCRIBE REGISTRATION FEES.
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.
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE RETIREMENT OR DISABILITY BENEFITS INCOME TAX EXEMPTION.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE SALE AND USE OF URINE WITH THE INTENT TO DEFRAUD A DRUG OR ALCOHOL SCREENING TEST.
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 PERMIT DISABLED VETERANS PARKING PRIVILEGES IN THOSE AREAS DESIGNATED FOR PARKING ONLY BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
TO PERMIT DISABLED VETERANS PARKING PRIVILEGES IN THOSE AREAS DESIGNATED FOR PARKING ONLY BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT FIREARM, NON-POWDER GUN AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INJURIES CAUSED FROM THE INHERENT CAPABILITY OF FIREARMS, NON-POWDER GUNS AND AMMUNITION TO CAUSE INJURY.
TO PROTECT VETERANS FROM IDENTITY THEFT BY MAKING MILITARY SERVICE DISCHARGE RECORDS FILED WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER CONFIDENTIAL.
AN ACT TO PROTECT LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PRODUCERS FROM UNFAIR REBUILDING COSTS AFTER NATURAL DISASTERS.
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.
TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO HELP COLLECT DELINQUENT MUNICIPAL, COUNTY, DISTRICT, OR RURAL WATER BILLS.
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE COURT TO CONSIDER THE PREFERENCES OF THE CHILD WHEN AWARDING CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION IN A DIVORCE ACTION.
TO CONFORM THE GRANDPARENTS' VISITATION STATUTE WITH RECENT ARKANSAS SUPREME COURT AND UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
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 CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY RESULTING FROM THE DEMUTUALIZATION OF AN INSURANCE COMPANY; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
TO DECLARE THAT THE PUBLIC POLICY OF ARKANSAS IS FOR MUNICIPAL AIRPORTS TO BE TREATED AS PUBLIC PROPERTY USED FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE STATUTORY FORECLOSURE LAW TO PROVIDE PROPER NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE TRUST PROPERTY.
AN ACT PERTAINING TO PERMANENT HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO COMPLETE TRAINING CONCERNING SEXUAL ASSAULTS.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO THE "Y" CITY RURAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN SCOTT COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON SHALL DRIVE OR MOVE ANY VEHICLE OR EQUIPMENT UPON ANY HIGHWAY WITH ANY LAMP OR DEVICE THEREON DISPLAYING A RED, BLUE, OR GREEN LIGHT VISIBLE FROM DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE DEADLINE FOR INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES TO FILE FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE AND WRITE IN CANDIDATES TO FILE FOR OFFICE.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE PERSONS PRACTICING UNDER THE COSMETOLOGY ACT TO WEAR CLEAN OUTER GARMENTS; AND TO INCREASE THE MONETARY PENALTY IMPOSED BY THE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY.
AN ACT TO ELIMINATE ADDITIONAL REQUIRED COSMETOLOGY TRAINING AND TO REQUIRE PAYMENT OF AN EXAMINATION FEE.
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.
TO SEPARATE THE OFFICE OF COUNTY SHERIFF AND COLLECTOR AND TO CONSOLIDATE THE OFFICE OF COUNTY TREASURER WITH THE COUNTY COLLECTOR IN SEBASTIAN COUNTY, ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS STUDENT ASSESSMENT AND EDUCATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2003".
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.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR PUBLIC SERVICE.
TO AMEND THE JOINT RULES TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF NON-APPROPRIATION BILLS WHICH MAY BE INTRODUCED BY MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DURING ANY ONE SESSION.
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.
COMMENDING AGRICULTURE FOR REDUCING PHOSPHORUS CONTAMINATION AND; URGING CITIES AND CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE TO INFORM NONAGRICULTURAL COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF PHOSPHORUS.
PROPOSING TO AMEND AMENDMENT 73 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
URGING THE UNITED STATES POSTMASTER GENERAL TO KEEP THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE MAIL PROCESSING CENTER THAT IS IN FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS.
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
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A STATUTORY FRAMEWORK FOR COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH CARE ACCESS PROGRAMS.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - FORT SMITH - HEALTH SCIENCES FACILITY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - THE GREENWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
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 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO THE SEBASTIAN COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO ALLOW THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMMISSION TO ENTER INTO DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT CONTRACTS FOR HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - BOST LIFEBRIDGE PROJECT FOR FORT CHAFFEE HOUSING FOR AGING DISABLED INDIVIDUALS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CAVANAUGH SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER IN FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO THE FORT CHAFFEE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
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.
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 REVISE THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF A JUVENILE OMBUDSMAN AND ASSISTANT JUVENILE OMBUDSMEN APPOINTED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC DEFENDER COMMISSION.
RECOMMENDING THAT THE TEA-21 HIGHWAY AUTHORIZATION LAW BE REAUTHORIZED AND FUNDED AT THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL.