Representative David Dunn (D)
P. O. Box 208, Forrest City, 72335
District: 51
District:
51
Seniority: 61
Seniority:
61
Occupation: Construction (Concrete Cutting Services, Inc.)
Occupation:
Construction (Concrete Cutting Services, Inc.)
Church Affiliation: Methodist
Church Affiliation:
Methodist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: First term in House 2005, 2007
Public Service:
First term in House 2005, 2007
Bills
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History
AN ACT TO AMEND THE APPROPRIATION ENACTED BY ACT 619 OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF 2005 AND TO CLARIFY SECTION 3 OF ACT 2315 OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF 2005 REGARDING THE MADDOX BAY FIRE DEPARTMENT.
TO ALLOW A PERMIT FOR THE MOVEMENT OF EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT THAT IS A TRACTOR WITH A DIRT PAN IN TOW UPON THE STATE HIGHWAYS IF THE OWNER IS PRIMARILY ENGAGED IN FARMING OR EARTHMOVING OPERATIONS.
TO PROVIDE THAT A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY IS NOT REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION ON AN EXISTING FACILITY OR TO INCREASE AN EXISTING FACILITY'S CAPACITY.
TO CHANGE THE COMPOSITION AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF SEX OFFENSE IN THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1997.
TO GIVE A SOLE PROPRIETOR, PARTNER, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBER, OR LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY MEMBER THE SAME RIGHT TO WAIVE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE AS A SOLE PROPRIETOR AND A CORPORATE OFFICER.
AN ACT FOR THE EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE - CLASSROOM/ARTS BUILDING GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE - CRITICAL MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT, LIBRARY RESOURCES AND OTHER COSTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - SUPPORT OF VARIOUS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO STANDARDIZE THE PROCEDURE FOR AUTHORIZING INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS ISSUED BY MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES.
AN ACT TO REESTABLISH FAIRNESS, TRANSPARENCY, AND COMPETITION IN THE BIDDING PRACTICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLICLY FUNDED BUILDINGS, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND FACILITIES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CONSOLIDATED INCENTIVE ACT TO ADAPT TO A CHANGING ECONOMY.
TO AMEND THE TAX PROCEDURE ACT TO ALLOW TAXPAYERS TO FILE AMENDED RETURNS AND REFUNDS UNTIL THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS EXPIRES FOR THE DIRECTOR AND TO CLARIFY THAT TAXPAYERS MAY SEEK JUDICIAL RELIEF UPON A FINDING OF A CREDIT OWING.
TO SUSPEND THE JOINT RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO ALLOW REPRESENTATIVE CHRIS THYER TO INTRODUCE A BILL CONCERNING SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES BONDS.
TO AMEND THE HOUSE RULES TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR PASSAGE DURING THE MORNING HOUR.
TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ALLOW REPRESENTATIVE CHRIS THYER TO FILE A BILL CONCERNING SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES BONDS.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
TO PROVIDE PENALTIES AND ENSURE FAIRNESS IN CHECK-CASHING UNDER THE CHECK-CASHERS ACT.
TO PROVIDE PENALTIES AND ENSURE FAIRNESS IN CHECK-CASHING UNDER THE CHECK-CASHERS ACT.
TO SUSPEND THE JOINT RULES OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ALLOW REPRESENTATIVE CHRIS THYER TO INTRODUCE A BILL CONCERNING SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES BONDS.
TO SUSPEND THE JOINT RULES OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ALLOW REPRESENTATIVE CHRIS THYER TO INTRODUCE A BILL CONCERNING SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES BONDS.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PENALTY CLASSIFICATION OF THE OFFENSES OF INDECENT EXPOSURE AND INTERNET STALKING OF A CHILD UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS AND COMPENSATING USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE SALE OF A USED MOTOR VEHICLE.
AN ACT TO IMPOSE A BOOKING AND ADMINISTRATION FEE IN CERTAIN CASES FOR THE SUPPORT OF COUNTY JAILS OR REGIONAL DETENTION FACILITIES.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT AN AWARD OF CHILD CUSTODY OR VISITATION TO A SEX OFFENDER EXCEPT UNDER LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO ALLOW A STUDENT WHOSE SPOUSE IS CALLED INTO MILITARY SERVICE TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR THE RESULTING MONETARY LOSS OF CEASING ATTENDANCE AT A STATE-SUPPORTED POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.
CONCERNING THE PURCHASE OF ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM CREDITED SERVICE BY MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY RESERVE.
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST PROVIDE TO PARENTS AN ANNUAL BODY MASS INDEX REPORT ON EACH STUDENT.
TO ALLOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO VOLUNTARILY PROVIDE TO PARENTS STUDENT HEALTH REPORTS WITH THE BODY MASS INDEX PERCENTILE FOR THE STUDENT WHO IS THE SUBJECT OF THE REPORT.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 27-50- 1205 TO GIVE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS THE POWER TO TAG VEHICLES.
TO ALLOW MILITARY OFFICERS OF THE ARMED SERVICES TO RECEIVE THE SAME INCOME TAX EXEMPTION AS ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF THE ARMED SERVICES.
AN ACT TO EQUALIZE RETIREE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM COSTS AND TO PERMIT STATE CONTRIBUTIONS TO GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM COSTS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO ARE NOT STATE EMPLOYEES.
TO EXEMPT DYED DISTILLATE SPECIAL FUEL FROM SALES AND USE TAX; TO IMPOSE A GALLONAGE TAX ON DYED DISTILLATE SPECIAL FUEL; TO EXCLUDE BIODIESEL FUEL FROM THE GALLONAGE TAX AND THE SALES AND USE TAX.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS INFORMATION READING SERVICES FOR THE BLIND WITHIN THE DIVISION OF STATE SERVICES FOR THE BLIND OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE INDEPENDENT PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY BY QUALIFIED PERSONS AT THE MASTER'S LEVEL.
TO CLARIFY THAT CIVIL IMMUNITY IS EXTENDED TO DENTISTS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS WHO RENDER VOULUNTARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES AT FREE OR LOW-COST HEALTH CARE CLINICS.
TO ENHANCE THE PENALTY FOR FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF NONFINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD; AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 5-37-227.
TO CREATE THE INVESTMENT IN ARKANSANS STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME ARKANSANS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN A COLLEGE DEGREE.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION - INVESTMENT IN ARKANSAS STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2007-2009 BIENNIUM.
TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR LOW-INCOME TAXPAYERS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE GROCERY TAX RELIEF.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ALTERNATIVE FUELS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND THE ARKANSAS ALTERNATIVE FUELS DEVELOPMENT FUND AND TO REPEAL OBSOLETE SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATED TO ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND WEATHERIZATION.
TO PROMOTE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND TO PROTECT THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FROM INSURANCE POLICY LIMITATIONS.
TO CLARIFY THE STATUTE CONCERNING REGULATION OF UNSANITARY CONDITIONS BY COUNTIES.
TO REDUCE THE SALES AND USE TAX RATE ON NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRICITY USED OR CONSUMED IN MANUFACTURING IN THIS STATE.
TO PROVIDE NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS REGARDING RIGHTS TO LOWER ASSESSMENTS ON THE TAXPAYER'S HOMESTEAD USED AS A PRINCIPAL PLACE OF RESIDENCE AS CONTAINED IN THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
CONCERNING THE SALE AND USE OF ROTATING, FLASHING, OR OSCILLATING BLUE LIGHTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF - AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND EXTENSION PROGRAM - GENERAL IMPROVEMENT.
TO LIMIT THE LOCATION OF ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES IN PROXIMITY TO LOCATIONS FREQUENTED BY CHILDREN.
TO CREATE A CRIMINAL OFFENSE PROHIBITING SEX OFFENDERS FROM LIVING NEAR VICTIMS OR CONTACTING VICTIMS AND TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1997.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING ACT OF 2003 AND TO ENSURE THAT EVERY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE STATE RECEIVES THE FULL AMOUNT OF FOUNDATION FUNDING.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS APPROPRIATION - STATE VETERANS' CEMETERY IN CROSS, ST. FRANCIS OR POINSETT COUNTY FOR THE 2007-2009 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT TO PROMOTE FREE TRADE AMONG IN-STATE AND OUT-OF-STATE SMALL WINERIES AND TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AMONG THE STATES TO ELECT THE PRESIDENT BY NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE.
AN ACT TO DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR ENDORSED CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT COURSES THAT MAY BE TAUGHT ALONG WITH ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES IN HIGH SCHOOLS AND TO REPEAL THE CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT COURSE APPROVAL PANEL.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - GRANTS TO FIRE DEPARTMENTS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2007-2009 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CITIES AND COUNTIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE - COUNTY AID AND MUNICIPAL AID APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT - HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO FINANCE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COUNTY AID AND MUNCIPAL AID.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT - COUNTY, DISTRICT AND STATE FAIRS AND FAIR CONSORTIUMS CONSTRUCTION,MAINTENANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2007-2009 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - ARKANSAS CHILD ABUSE/RAPE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMISSION - STATEWIDE GRANTS TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS APPROPRIATION.
TO PERMIT PLACING A SECURITY FREEZE ON A PERSON'S CONSUMER REPORT, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE PLACEMENT AND REMOVAL OF THE SECURITY FREEZE, AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF THE RIGHT TO OBTAIN A SECURITY FREEZE.
TO ESTABLISH A HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES OR THEIR EQUIVALENT FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES TO BE USED AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
AN ACT TO ENSURE BETTER UTILIZATION AND COORDINATION OF THE STATE S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE RESOURCES DEVOTED TO SERVING CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY TO SUPPORT A RESEARCH ALLIANCE FOR THE PURPOSES OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
TO ESTABLISH THE GOVERNOR S COMMISSION ON GLOBAL WARMING; TO DIRECT THE COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATED TO GLOBAL WARMING; AND TO ESTABLISH A GLOBAL WARMING POLLUTANT REDUCTION GOAL AND COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC PLAN.
TO PERMIT PLACING A SECURITY FREEZE ON A PERSON'S CONSUMER REPORT, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE PLACEMENT AND REMOVAL OF THE SECURITY FREEZE, AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF THE RIGHT TO OBTAIN A SECURITY FREEZE.
RECOMMENDING THAT FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2007 FEDERAL HIGHWAY AND TRANSIT FUNDING LEVELS BE MAINTAINED AS PROVIDED IN SAFETEA-LU.
ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO ASSIST THE PEOPLE OF DUMAS, ARKANSAS.
CONGRATULATING THE FORREST CITY MUSTANGS ON WINNING THE 6A EAST CONFERENCE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ESTABLISH A STATE LOTTERY TO HELP FUND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND TEACHER BONUSES IN THIS STATE.
TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EIGHTY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EIGHTY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
CoSponsor for Senate
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE GROSS RECEIPTS TAX ON MINI-WAREHOUSE AND SELF-STORAGE RENTAL SERVICES UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
TO DEVELOP THE ALTERNATIVE FUELS INDUSTRY IN ARKANSAS BY ESTABLISHING GOALS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AND STANDARDS FOR ALTERNATIVE FUELS USED IN MOTOR VEHICLES.
TO PROVIDE FOR A REAL-TIME ELECTRONIC LOGBOOK FOR A PHARMACY TO RECORD PURCHASES OF PSEUDOPHEDRINE AND OTHER SIMILAR SUBSTANCES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND ACCESS TO THE REAL-TIME ELECTRONIC LOGBOOK; AND FOR PENALTIES.
AN ACT TO GRANT CITIES AND TOWNS ADDITIONAL TOOLS TO DEAL WITH CRIMINAL, NUISANCE, AND VACANT PROPERTIES.
AN ACT FOR VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR ARKANSAS DELTA TRAINING AND EDUCATION CONSORTIUM GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATIONS.
TO REVISE THE ARKANSAS BANKING CODE; TO PROVIDE PARITY BETWEEN THE STATE AND NATIONAL BANK APPLICATION PROCESS; AND TO REDUCE APPLICATION FEES.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY TO SUPPORT A RESEARCH ALLIANCE FOR THE PURPOSES OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Committees
Committees
Chair:
ALC-JBC SPECIAL LANGUAGE
Chair:
ALC-REVIEW
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HOUSE RULES
Non-Voting:
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION- HOUSE