Senator Randy Laverty (D)
P. O. Box 303, Jasper, 72641
District: 2
District:
2
Seniority: 10
Seniority:
10
Occupation: Insurance
Occupation:
Insurance
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Jasper School Board 1982-87; House 1995,1997,1999; Senate 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009
Public Service:
Jasper School Board 1982-87; House 1995, 1997, 1999; Senate 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO PLACE RESTRICTIONS ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF BENEFIT INCREASES AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES FOR THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT PLANS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING FUNDING LOCAL RETIREMENT LIABILITIES FOR LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PERSONNEL.
TO ESTABLISH THE ADMINISTRATIVE RULE AND REGULATION REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT ADMINISTRATIVE RULE REVIEW DURING REGULAR, FISCAL, AND EXTRAORDINARY SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO ESTABLISH A MEDICAID PROVIDER FEE FOR SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THE ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES WAIVER ADMINISTERED BY DDS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE MAY RECEIVE A STIPEND NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED TEN DOLLARS.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES - COMMUNITY PROGRAMS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES - SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF STATE SERVICES FOR THE BLIND - GLASSES, EYEWEAR AND EYE EXAMS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES - HOSPICE PROVIDERS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - TREATMENT PROGRAMS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, REPAIRS, AND OPERATING EXPENSES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - LIVER TRANSPLANTATION COSTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES - PUBLIC COMMUNITY BUILDING GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FROM RECOUPING NET REVENUES FROM THE UNIFORM RATE OF TAX IF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S NET REVENUE EXCEEDS THE FOUNDATION FUNDING AMOUNT.
AN ACT FOR THE NORTH ARKANSAS COLLEGE - BERRYVILLE CAMPUS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION
TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSFERABILITY OF CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS AND DETERMINATION LETTERS AMONG VARIOUS OPERATIONAL SECTIONS OF A SINGLE SERVICE PROVIDER.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF AERONAUTICS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - COMMUNITY-BASED PROVIDER GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO ENSURE THAT ISOLATED SCHOOL FUNDING FOLLOWS THE STUDENT AFTER A CONSOLIDATION OR ANNEXATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION - WILDLIFE FESTIVAL EXPENSES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO CLARIFY THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE FACILITIES.
TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 6 CONCERNING THE FUNDING OF TWO-YEAR COLLEGES.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY OF ADULT JAIL STANDARDS AND JUVENILE JAIL STANDARDS BY THE INTERIM SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY.
TO CLARIFY ARKANSAS CODE § 6-20-2305 CONCERNING THE RECOUPMENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION FUNDING.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF MR. JON FITCH AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
Primary Sponsor for House
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF A QUALIFYING DIAGNOSIS THAT ESTABLISHES CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES.
REGARDING REVENUE ALLOCATION IN COUNTIES WITH MORE THAN ONE JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
TO ADD THE DEFINITION OF INVOLUNTARY ADMISSION TO THE LAWS ON COMMITMENT AND TREATMENT AND TO CLARIFY WHO MAY REQUEST ADDITIONAL PERIODS OF INVOLUNTARY TREATMENT.
CoSponsor
TO AMEND SEVERAL PROVISIONS OF THE LAW CONCERNING MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO AMEND THE STATE SALES AND USE TAX RATE ON FOOD AND FOOD INGREDIENTS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO CREATE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS OF A CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER.
AN ACT TO LIMIT FORENSIC EXAMINATIONS OF ALLEGEDLY ABUSED CHILDREN TO CHILD SAFETY CENTERS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE EACH COUNTY COURTHOUSE TO PROVIDE FOR CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION BROADCAST OF CHILD TESTIMONY IN CHILD MALTREATMENT CASES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO UPDATE SCHOOL POLICIES WHEN A LAW REGARDING CHILD ABUSE IS AMENDED OR IS ADDED TO THE ARKANSAS CODE.
AN ACT TO EXPEDITE DNA ANALYSIS IN CASES OF ALLEGED CHILD ABUSE AND CHILD MALTREATMENT.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL DISCLOSURE OF INTERVIEW INFORMATION FROM A CHILD SAFETY CENTER OR CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE TO ACCEPT REPORTS OF INJURY TO A CHILD'S INTELLECTUAL, EMOTIONAL, OR PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT FROM A GUIDANCE COUNSELOR LICENSED AS A TEACHER.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR EXPOSING A CHILD TO PORTRAYALS OF LIVE OR RECORDED SEX ACTS.
AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT EACH WOMAN WHO GIVES BIRTH IN A MEDICAL FACILITY RECEIVES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS DESCRIBING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME BEFORE THE WOMAN IS DISCHARGED.
AN ACT TO INCLUDE SCHOOL PRINCIPALS, ATHLETIC COACHES, AND COUNSELORS AMONG PERSONS WHO ARE GUILTY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE SECOND DEGREE FOR SEXUAL CONTACT WITH A STUDENT LESS THAN TWENTY-ONE (21) YEARS OF AGE.
REGARDING SUBSTANCES IN SCHEDULE I AND SCHEDULE VI AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FOR SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ACT.
CREATE A STUDY TO EXPLORE HOW TO USE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, RURAL SERVICES, PUBLIC AGENCIES, AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS IN ADDRESSING QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN UNDERSERVED AREAS.
TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO MEDICAID PERSONAL CARE SERVICES IN DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS.
TO ALLOW AN AUXILIARY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER APPOINTED AS A RESERVE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO ADMINISTER BLOOD ALCOHOL TESTS AND TO OPERATE A DEVICE TO DETECT EXCESSIVE SPEEDING.
COMMENDING SPECIAL AGENT KEVIN BROWN OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, ON HIS SELECTION AS THE 2009 ARKANSAS STATE TROOPER OF THE YEAR.
RECOGNIZING THE MANY CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY CITIZENS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY AND THE BEST INTEREST OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO PROMOTE RELATIONSHIPS WITH TURKISH PEOPLE.
COMMENDING SPECIAL AGENT KEVIN BROWN OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, ON HIS SELECTION AS THE 2009 ARKANSAS STATE TROOPER OF THE YEAR.
CoSponsor for House
Committees
Committees
Chair:
ALC-REVIEW
Chair:
SENATE EFFICIENCY
Vice Chair:
ALC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULES & REGULATIONS