Representative Bruce Maloch (D)
650 Columbia Road 258, Magnolia, 71753
District: 4
District:
4
Seniority: 36
Seniority:
36
Occupation: Banker; Attorney; Rancher
Occupation:
Banker; Attorney; Rancher
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Columbia County JP-10 yrs.; First term in House 2005, 2007
Public Service:
Columbia County JP-10 yrs.; First term in House 2005, 2007
Bills
Bill
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Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
AN ACT TO PROTECT THE OPERATIONS OF ESSENTIAL STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS BY ESTABLISHING TRANSFER PROCEDURES TO AND FROM THE ARKANSAS RAINY DAY FUND.
AN ACT TO PROTECT THE OPERATIONS OF ESSENTIAL STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS BY ESTABLISHING TRANSFER PROCEDURES TO AND FROM THE ARKANSAS RAINY DAY FUND.
AN ACT CONCERNING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS BY CORPORATIONS SHARING THE SAME MAJORITY OWNER.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH ACT FUNDING LOSS REIMBURSEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 15-5-604 AND 15-5-606 CONCERNING ALLOCATION OF THE PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND VOLUME CAP.
TO REGULATE BANK MERGER TRANSACTIONS AND TO REQUIRE THE PLAN OF MERGER TO PROVIDE THE TERMS OF THE MERGER AND THE DISPOSITION OF EACH BANK'S ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS INCOME TAX LAWS BY ADOPTING CURRENT INTERNAL REVENUE CODE PROVISIONS.
TO ADOPT REVISED ARTICLE 7 OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE CONCERNING DOCUMENTS OF TITLE AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES TO EXISTING LAW.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES - GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION - ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENT ACT PROJECTS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2005-2007 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY - LIGNITE FEASIBILITY STUDY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT 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 AMEND CERTAIN DEFINITIONS IN THE ARKANSAS NATURAL GAS PIPELINE SAFETY ACT OF 1971.
TO PROVIDE THAT A CONVICTION FOR OPERATING A MOTORBOAT WHILE INTOXICATED WILL COUNT AS A PREVIOUS OFFENSE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF PREVIOUS OFFENSES UNDER THE OMNIBUS DWI ACT.
TO ESTABLISH THE PRIORITY OF PRIMARY MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF PRIVATE CLUB AS USED IN THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES LAW.
AN ACT CONCERNING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS BY BUSINESS ENTITIES SHARING THE SAME MAJORITY OWNER.
TO ENABLE UTILITIES TO RECEIVE A TAX CREDIT OR REBATE FOR THE COST OF NATURAL GAS USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF ELECTRICITY.
TO REQUIRE A CHECK FOR MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE PROCEEDS TO INCLUDE THE HOLDER OF A LIEN UPON THE MOTOR VEHICLE AS A PAYEE OF THE CHECK.
TO REQUIRE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF INSURANCE TO THE HOLDER OF A LIEN UPON A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS MOTORCYCLE LEMON LAW ACT TO APPLY TO THE SALE OF NEW STREET READY MOTORCYCLES WITH TWO HUNDRED FIFTY CUBIC CENTIMETERS (250 CC) OF ENGINE DISPLACEMENT OR MORE.
TO DEVELOP AN ENERGY UTILIZATION STRATEGY FOR LIGNITE PRODUCTION AND USE BY CREATING THE ARKANSAS LIGNITE RESOURCES PILOT PROGRAM.
TO STREAMLNE AND STRENGTHEN NONFERROUS SCRAP METAL RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS AND TO ASSIST LAW ENFORCEMENT IN INVESTIGATING THEFTS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE LICENSED VETERINARIANS A LIEN FOR PROFESSIONAL VETERINARY SERVICES.
TO REGULATE LOANS MADE IN CONNECTION WITH OR COLLATERALIZED BY A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY.
TO ALLOW A ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) CLAIM FOR DONATIONS TO A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
TO PROVIDE CONSISTENCY WITH THE STREAMLINED SALES AND USE TAX AGREEMENT AND TO PROVIDE A REBATE FOR LOCAL TAX PAID ON SINGLE TRANSACTIONS.
TO CHANGE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF UNCODIFIED 88 OF ACT 1273 OF 2003, AS AMENDED BY ACT 2008 OF 2005.
TO PROVIDE CONSISTENCY WITH THE STREAMLINED SALES AND USE TAX AGREEMENT; TO ALLOW A REFUND REQUEST ON BAD DEBTS; TO REPEAL THE SALES TAX SOURCING RULES FOR FLORISTS; AND TO PROVIDE SALES TAX COLLECTION RELIEF TO SELLERS.
TO PROVIDE CONSISTENCY WITH THE STREAMLINED SALES AND USE TAX AGREEMENT AND TO MOVE THE SPECIAL EXCISE TAXES FROM THE GROSS RECEIPTS SECTION OF THE CODE TO A SEPARATE SECTION OF THE CODE.
AN ACT FOR THE SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY - UNIVERSITY SCIENCE CENTER AND VARIOUS FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE EDUCATION - CAMP COUCHDALE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE QUICK ACTION CLOSING FUND.
TO CHANGE THE NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT-EAST FROM A DIVISION A TO A DIVISION B JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
CoSponsor
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.
TO CLARIFY AN INSURANCE PRODUCER S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER A CRIMINAL ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST THE PRODUCER.
TO PROHIBIT AN INSURANCE PRODUCER FROM PERMITTING AN UNLICENSED PERSON TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE ON BEHALF OF THE INSURANCE PRODUCER.
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 ALLOW THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO ORDER THE REMOVAL OF A DIRECTOR OR AN OFFICER FOR MISCONDUCT AND TO REQUIRE A HEARING AND WRITTEN FINDINGS.
TO REDUCE THE SALES AND USE TAX ON UTILITIES THAT ARE USED BY QUALIFYING AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES AND QUALIFYING AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND AQUACULTURE EQUIPMENT.
TO REDUCE THE SALES AND USE TAX RATE ON NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRICITY USED OR CONSUMED IN MANUFACTURING IN THIS STATE.
CONCERNING THE SALE AND USE OF ROTATING, FLASHING, OR OSCILLATING BLUE LIGHTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES.
TO LIMIT THE LOCATION OF ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES IN PROXIMITY TO LOCATIONS FREQUENTED BY CHILDREN.
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 WORKFORCE EDUCATION - CAMP COUCHDALE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES - STATEWIDE GRANTS FOR SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
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.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - GRANTS AND STATE AID TO ALL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2007-2009 BIENNIUM.
TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE SALE OF USED TEXTBOOKS TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
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.
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.
ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO ASSIST THE PEOPLE OF DUMAS, ARKANSAS.
CoSponsor for Senate
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT INTERNET SALES INTO ARKANSAS OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS IF THE PATIENT HAS NOT ACTUALLY CONSULTED A PRESCRIBING PRACTITIONER.
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 AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE PERTAINING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE PRACTICES.
TO PHASE OUT THE ARKANSAS UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND; TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS HIGH COST FUND; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSITION FROM THE ARKANSAS UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND TO THE ARKANSAS HIGH COST FUND.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE FAIR AND LIVESTOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION.
TO REVISE THE ARKANSAS BANKING CODE; TO PROVIDE PARITY BETWEEN THE STATE AND NATIONAL BANK APPLICATION PROCESS; AND TO REDUCE APPLICATION FEES.
Committees
Committees
Chair:
ALC-JBC INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
Vice Chair:
JBC-SPECIAL LANGUAGE
Vice Chair:
JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
Non-Voting:
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)