Representative Tommy Dickinson
711 Hodges Street, Newport, 72112
District: 58
District:
58
Seniority: 50
Seniority:
50
Church Affiliation: Southern Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Southern Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Serving first term in House 2003, 2005
Public Service:
Serving first term in House 2003, 2005
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINGENT EXPENSE ALLOWANCE AND STAFF OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - NEWPORT - INSTITUTIONAL FACILITIES AND THE COMMERCIAL DRIVER TRAINING CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - COMMUNITY CENTERS IN JACKSON COUNTY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - JACKSONPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - JACKSON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT FOR CITIES IN WHITE AND JACKSON COUNTIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT FOR THE JACKSON COUNTY LEARNING CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO THE JACKSON COUNTY BATTERED WOMEN'S SHELTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO THE JACKSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE AN ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARSHIP TO A STUDENT IN EACH OF THE SEVENTY-FIVE (75) COUNTIES IN ARKANSAS.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - NEWPORT WALTON HALL COMPLEX INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
CoSponsor
TO CLARIFY THAT COMBAT ZONE COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES IS EXEMPT FROM ARKANSAS INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX.
AN ACT TO PERMIT THE ACCELERATION OF INCOME TAX BENEFITS FOR CHARITABLE CASH CONTRIBUTIONS FOR RELIEF OF INDIAN OCEAN TSUNAMI VICTIMS.
AN ACT TO LIMIT THE PERIOD OF TIME IN WHICH THE ARKANSAS APPRAISER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION BOARD CAN INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION AND CONDUCT A DISCIPLINARY HEARING.
AN ACT TO ALLOW EDUCATION SERVICE COOPERATIVES TO PURCHASE OR CONSTRUCT BUILDINGS AS MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE AUTHORIZED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AND TO PROVIDE FOR DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS UPON DISSOLUTION.
TO ALLOW A TEACHER TO EARN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDIT FOR TIME REQUIRED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR TO PLAN AND PREPARE A CURRICULUM AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL FOR HIS OR HER ASSIGNED CLASSES.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE STATE INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR ENLISTED ARMED SERVICES MEMBERS.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - PROVIDING GRANTS TO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2005-2007 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE PERSONNEL POLICY LAW FOR CLASSIFIED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES TO MAKE IT MORE CONSISTENT WITH THE PERSONNEL POLICY LAW FOR CERTIFIED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS' MEMORIAL SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE.
AN ACT TO REFORM THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURAL MARKETING GRANTS FUND TO ORIGINAL INTENTS AND PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT COURSES THAT MAY BE TAUGHT ALONG WITH ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES IN HIGH SCHOOLS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR ACCURATE INSTITUTIONAL ADVICE FOR UNIVERSITY COURSE WORK AND DEGREE COMPLETION.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING COMMITTEE AND THE DIVISION OF LEGISLATIVE AUDIT.
AN ACT TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY AMENDING VARIOUS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TO MAKE THEM MORE CONDUCIVE TO THE GROWTH OF HIGH-PAYING JOBS AND THE EXPANSION OF THE TAX BASE IN ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY A SCHOOL EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT TO HAVE A WITNESS OR REPRESENTATIVE PRESENT IN A DISCIPLINARY OR GRIEVANCE MATTER.
AN ACT TO ALLOW SCHOOLS TO BEGIN EACH SCHOOL YEAR ON THE FIRST MONDAY FOLLOWING THE SECOND SATURDAY IN AUGUST.
AN ACT TO REORGANIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION INTO DEPARTMENTS UNDER THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE CERTAIN PUBLIC WATER SUPPLIES TO MAINTAIN A LEVEL OF FLUORIDE TO PREVENT TOOTH DECAY.
AN ACT TO CONTINUE THE SUPPLEMENTAL MIXED DRINK TAX OF FOUR PERCENT (4%) FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES.
TO PROVIDE THAT CERTIFIED TEACHERS FOR THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM AND THE C-STEP PROGRAM RECEIVE SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TEACHER SALARIES AND BENEFITS.
TO PROHIBIT INTERFERENCE WITH STUDENT- LED AND STUDENT-INITIATED PRAYERS AT PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNCTIONS WITHIN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO REQUEST THE PRESIDENT TO REASSESS THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE TO THE NATION AND TO ARKANSAS.
REQUESTING THAT ALL MEMBERS OF ARKANSAS DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SUPPORT THE FEDERAL MARRIAGE AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE ARKANSAS AGING INITIATIVE FOR ITS SPECIALIZED GERIATRIC SERVICES TO OLDER ARKANSANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
CoSponsor for Senate
AN ACT TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO HAVE A REDUCTION IN FORCE POLICY IN EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT BASED UPON OBJECTIVE CRITERIA.
AN ACT TO CONTROL THE DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN PRECURSOR INGREDIENTS UTILIZED TO MANUFACTURE METHAMPHETAMINE.
AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND TRANSFER AGREEMENTS AMONG COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN ARKANSAS.
TO PROVIDE THAT FACT SHEETS ON BOND ISSUES BE SENT TO THE DIVISION OF LEGISLATIVE AUDIT.
TO REQUIRE THE PAYMENT OF AUDIT INVESTIGATION COSTS FOR THE THEFT OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR A REGULATORY BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS.
AN ACT TO EXCLUDE UNSUBSTANTIATED ALLEGATIONS OF FRAUD IN RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR FROM DISCLOSURE.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF DR. FAY W. BOOZMAN AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
Committees
Committees
Non-Voting:
CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE- HOUSE
Alternate:
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ALTERNATES
Alternate:
ENERGY - JOINT