Senator Jonathan Dismang (R)
P. O. Box 475, Beebe, 72012
District: 28
District:
28
Seniority: 15
Seniority:
15
Occupation: Dismang Consulting Services, LLC
Occupation:
Dismang Consulting Services, LLC
Church Affiliation: Church of Christ
Church Affiliation:
Church of Christ
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: House 2009, Senate 2011, 2013
Public Service:
House 2009, Senate 2011, 2013
Bills
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Primary Sponsor
History
TO ENSURE THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS KEPT BY A SUSPECTED CASE OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FROM A CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER, A HOSPITAL, OR A CLINIC INVOLVING A SUSPECTED CASE OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT.
TO CREATE THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO SUBSUME VARIOUS CAUSES OF ACTION FOR HEALTH CARE INJURIES UNDER A SINGLE REMEDY.
TO REVISE THE USAGE FEE FOR BRANCHES OF AN ARKANSAS BANK LOCATED OUT OF STATE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE MEDICAID RECIPIENTS OF SERVICES TO PROVIDE A COPY OF A CURRENT INCOME STATE INCOME TAX RETURN.
TO REQUIRE THAT CERTAIN INFORMATION BE INCLUDED ON INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX FORMS; AND TO ENABLE THE STATE TO TRACK CERTAIN INFORMATION RELEVANT TO INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAXES.
TO REQUIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES TO PAY COMPARABLE REIMBURSEMENT TO PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS, AND PHYSICIANS.
TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX FOR UTILITIES USED BY A GRAIN DRYING AND STORAGE FACILITY.
TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION FOR WORK DONE TO TAX-DELINQUENT LANDS TO PREVENT DETERIORATION OR TO COMPLY WITH CODE REQUIREMENTS.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - BEEBE - STATE HALL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - BEEBE - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DATA CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE, RICE RESEARCH AND EXTENSION CENTER, FOUNDATION SEED FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO AVOID UNNECESSARY DUPLICATION OF COSTS AND SERVICES IN THE EXPANSION OF MEDICAID DAY HABILITATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - RADIATION THERAPY INSTITUTES GRANT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - ARKANSAS HEALTH INSURANCE ALLIANCE GRANT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT - ARKANSAS HEALTH INSURANCE ALLIANCE GRANT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - PERSONAL SERVICES AND OPERATING EXPENSES FOR MEDICAID GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO ENSURE CONTINUED BROADBAND EXPANSION IN RURAL AREAS WITHIN THE STATE; TO PROVIDE 911 EMERGENCY SERVICE TO RURAL AREAS WITHIN THE STATE; TO ENHANCE THE 911 EMERGENCY SYSTEM AND ASSIST ITS FUNDING; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND UNCODIFIED SECTION 1 OF ACT 274 OF 2013 TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN DRUGS FROM THE DEFINITION OF THERAPEUTIC CLASS.
TO CLARIFY THE PENALTY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL FAILING TO REPORT EMPLOYMENT OR EARNINGS WHILE RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS; AND TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR REVIEWING EARNINGS REPORTS.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE ON LOCAL 911 SYSTEMS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF A CHILD SAFETY CENTER; AND TO ESTABLISH ACCESS FOR SPECIALIZED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES’ EMPLOYER FOLLOW-UP.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE RULES BY A LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE.
Primary Sponsor for House
TO CREATE THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY DESIGNED TO PROTECT AND ENFORCE STATE LAW ON THE CAMPUS.
TO CREATE THE MEDICAID PRIMARY CARE CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SHARED-SAVINGS PILOT PROGRAM.
TO ENACT THE ARKANSAS HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE ACT; TO PROMOTE COMPETITION AMONG HEALTH INSURANCE CARRIERS; TO DECREASE THE COST OF HEALTH INSURANCE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE THAT AGREEMENTS UNDER THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE QUICK ACTION CLOSING FUND STATE SPECIFIC AND UNAMBIGUOUS GOALS AND REQUIRE A REFUND OF A CERTAIN AMOUNT IF THE GOALS ARE NOT MET.
TO STREAMLINE THE PROCESS FOR REVIEW OF CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND THE ARKANSAS POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY COMMISSION; AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING RULE MAKING BY AGENCIES; TO REQUIRE FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENTS BE FILED WITH ALL RULES; AND TO REQUIRE WRITTEN FINDINGS FROM THE AGENCY WHEN A SUBSTANTIAL FINANCIAL IMPACT EXISTS.
CoSponsor
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HUMAN HEARTBEAT PROTECTION ACT; TO PROTECT UNBORN CHILDREN.
TO FACILITATE AND ENCOURAGE CHARITABLE DONATIONS; AND TO EXEMPT FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX SELLERS' DONATIONS OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS OR FOR CHARITABLE CAUSES.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT CONCERNING SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE THAT APPLICANTS FOR AND RECIPIENTS OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS BE TESTED FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE.
TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE INCOME TAX FOR SERVICE PAY OR ALLOWANCES RECEIVED BY ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED SERVICES.
TO RESTORE CONSISTENCY IN TEMPORARY TOTAL DISABILITY BENEFIT AND EMPLOYEE MISCONDUCT DETERMINATIONS AFTER TERMINATION UNDER INITIATED MEASURE 4 OF 1948.
TO REGULATE STATE TREASURY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRUDENT INVESTMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF STATE TREASURY FUNDS.
TO ENSURE THAT VULNERABLE CITIZENS RECEIVE MEDICATIONS FOR LIFE-ALTERING ILLNESS; AND TO CREATE THE CONTINUITY OF CARE ACT OF 2013.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING CLAIMS AND COURT PROCEDURES.
AN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE POWERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE COURTS REGARDING RULES OF PLEADING, PRACTICE, AND PROCEDURE FOR COURTS, APPEAL RIGHTS, AND COMPENSATION OR DAMAGES AWARDED BY COURTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES.
TO COMMEMORATE THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
COMMENDING THE NATION OF ISRAEL FOR ITS CORDIAL AND MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND WITH THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
REAFFIRMING THE SENATE'S COMMITMENT TO DEFINE MARRIAGE AS THE UNION OF A MAN AND A WOMAN AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS, U.S. SUPREME COURT, AND PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO UPHOLD AND ENFORCE THE DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE ACT.
CoSponsor for House
TO REDUCE THE SALES AND USE TAX ON NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRICITY USED BY MANUFACTURERS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, PART 2, CONCERNING SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FROM NET PROCEEDS OF THE LOTTERY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967 CONCERNING PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM SECURITY; AND TO REMOVE THE SUNSET CLAUSE FOR PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM SECURITY.
TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO CERTAIN OFFICIALS THE REGISTRY AT THE ARKANSAS CRIME INFORMATION CENTER THAT LISTS ALL PERSONS WHO WERE ADJUDICATED TO HAVE A MENTAL DISEASE OR DEFECT OR WERE INVOLUNTARILY COMMITTED.
TO REQUIRE BIRTHING FACILITIES TO PERFORM PULSE OXIMETRY SCREENINGS FOR CRITICAL CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE ON NEWBORNS BEFORE DISCHARGE.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF LAW CONCERNING ACADEMIC, FISCAL, AND FACILITIES DISTRESS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.