Senator Jimmy Jeffress
P. O. Box 904, Crossett, 71635
District: 24
District:
24
Seniority: 11
Seniority:
11
Occupation: Retired School Teacher
Occupation:
Retired School Teacher
Church Affiliation: Southern Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Southern Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: City Council-1987-93; Ashley Co. Quorum Court-1995
Public Service:
City Council-1987-93; Ashley Co. Quorum Court-1995
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATED TO PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE BY REQUIRING TEN PERCENT (10%) INTEREST ON THE PAYMENT OF DELINQUENT PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY USE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH STUDENT FUNDING FOR TEACHERS' SALARIES IF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETS THE MINIMUM SALARY SCHEDULE.
Primary Sponsor for House
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATED TO PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE BY REQUIRING TEN PERCENT (10%) INTEREST ON THE PAYMENT OF DELINQUENT PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES.
CoSponsor
AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR CERTAIN LAWSUITS AGAINST THE STATE OF ARKANSAS BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION - ELEMENTARY SCIENCE SPECIALIST PROGRAM APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2007 FISCAL YEAR.
TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FUNDING FOR STUDENTS IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH DECLINING ENROLLMENT AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH ISOLATED SCHOOLS RECEIVING SPECIAL NEEDS FUNDING
TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FUNDING FOR STUDENTS IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH DECLINING ENROLLMENT AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH ISOLATED SCHOOLS RECEIVING SPECIAL NEEDS FUNDING
AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL DISTRICT CENTRAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION SALARIES, BENEFITS, AND EXPENSES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A UNIFORM SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT.
TO ENSURE THAT GRIEVING FAMILIES ARE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO MOURN AT MILITARY AND OTHER FUNERALS, MEMORIAL SERVICES, AND BURIALS.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF MR. JIM PLEDGER AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF SENATOR JERRY BOOKOUT AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
HONORING LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR WIN ROCKEFELLER FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND CONVEYING BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL RECOVERY AND RETURN TO ARKANSAS.
CoSponsor for House
AN ACT TO REVISE THE TAX REFUND FOR SUPPLIERS OF BIODIESEL FUEL USED TO PRODUCE A BIODIESEL MIXTURE FOR SALE.
TO ENSURE THAT GRIEVING FAMILIES ARE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO MOURN AT MILITARY AND OTHER FUNERALS, MEMORIAL SERVICES, AND BURIALS.
TO REMOVE THE STATUTORY LIMITATION ON BONDED INDEBTEDNESS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE PARITY IN BENEFITS AND EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATING IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR CERTAIN LAWSUITS AGAINST THE STATE OF ARKANSAS BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
AN ACT TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGY-BASED OR OTHER ENHANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A UNIFORM SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF EDUCATION STUDIES COMMISSIONED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Committees
Committees
Vice Chair:
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE
Vice Chair:
EDUCATION COMMITTEE HEARINGS - HOUSE & SENATE
Vice Chair:
TASK FORCE ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES
ex officio:
EDUCATION/SENATE RFQ EVALUATION SUBCOMMITTEE