Representative Marshall Wright (D)
P. O. Box 924, Forrest City, 72336
District: 49
District:
49
Seniority: 28
Seniority:
28
Occupation: Lawyer/Attorney
Occupation:
Lawyer/Attorney
Church Affiliation: Methodist
Church Affiliation:
Methodist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: House 2011, 2013
Public Service:
House 2011, 2013
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
CONCERNING THE TRANSPORTATION OF INMATES IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION OR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION FOR LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY TO DETERMINE AND PREPARE A LIST OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS THAT ARE CONSIDERED SPECIALTY DRUGS BY A PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER.
TO AMEND THE PROCESS FOR APPOINTMENT, CERTIFICATION, AND REGULATION OF COURT INTERPRETERS.
CONCERNING THE CARRYING OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN BY A MEMBER OF THE PAROLE BOARD, AN INVESTIGATOR EMPLOYED BY THE PAROLE BOARD, OR A PAROLE REVOCATION JUDGE.
TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO KEEP SCHOOLS SAFE AND SECURE.
TO AMEND THE UNFAIR CIGARETTE SALES ACT TO SIMPLIFY THE APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE ACT.
TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF A PROSECUTING ATTORNEY AND HIS OR HER DESIGNATED DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS TO CARRY A FIREARM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT FOR THE PROFESSIONAL BAIL BONDSMAN LICENSING BOARD APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2013-2014 FISCAL YEAR.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - ARKANSAS SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION GRANT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS - COURT INTERPRETERS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2013-2014 FISCAL YEAR.
REGARDING THE SALARIES OF PERSONNEL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF VARIOUS DISTRICT COURTS.
CONCERNING EXEMPTIONS TO THE PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REMOVAL OF UNATTENDED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES; AND TO ESTABLISH QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR NON-CONSENT TOWING ROTATION LISTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PETITIONS FOR AN ELECTION ON ALDERMANIC FORM OF GOVERNMENT IN A CITY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT.
TO CREATE AND AUTHORIZE FOR ISSUANCE A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE IN SUPPORT OF THE ARKANSAS RICE COUNCIL.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
TO CHANGE THE POPULATION RATIO TO SELL VINOUS, SPIRITUOUS, OR MALT LIQUOR OFF-PREMISES.
TO CREATE A STANDARD CONCERNING ALCOHOL DONATIONS; TO AMEND THE RULES FOR HANDLING ALCOHOL; TO AMEND A PERMIT REQUIREMENT; TO PERMIT THE SALE OF MALT LIQUOR; TO PERMIT A CLUB TO ADVERTISE; AND TO REPEAL AN UNLAWFUL PRACTICE.
TO CLARIFY PAYMENT METHODS FOR FEES INVOLVING SECURED TRANSACTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE ROLE OF PHARMACISTS WITH REGARD TO AND TO IMPROVE THE PROCESS FOR IDENTIFYING PURCHASERS OF EPHEDRINE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, OR PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO SUPPORT OR OPPOSE BALLOT MEASURES.
TO REDUCE THE SALES AND USE TAX ON NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRICITY USED BY MANUFACTURERS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REDUCE THE STATE SALES AND USE TAX ON FOOD AND FOOD INGREDIENTS IF CERTAIN FUND BALANCES EXIST; 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 CEASE THE TRANSFER OF SOME DISTRICT COURTS TO THE STATE DISTRICT COURT SYSTEM; TO PRESERVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FUND; TO PROTECT STATE TRIAL COURT ASSISTANTS BY REPEALING JUDICIAL POSITIONS NOT YET FILLED.
TO MODIFY CERTAIN EMINENT DOMAIN LAWS THAT ARISE OUT OF PROPERTY RIGHTS SECURED UNDER ARTICLE 2, § 22 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES TO APPEAR BEFORE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR ALL CONTRACTS AND CONTRACT CHANGES; TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO BE GIVEN BEFORE CHANGES TO COMMUNITY-BASED PROVIDER CONTRACTS ARE MADE.
TO DEFINE THE TERM "INFAMOUS CRIME" FOR THE PURPOSES OF WHO SHALL NOT BE A CANDIDATE FOR OR HOLD PUBLIC OFFICE.
TO ALLOW CERTAIN NONRESIDENTIAL BUSINESS CONSUMERS TO OPT OUT OF UTILITY-SPONSORED ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AND MEASURES AND DIRECT THEIR OWN ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AND MEASURES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS; TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN OFFICES AS NONPARTISAN; AND TO SET UNIFORM ELECTION DATES FOR NONPARTISAN OFFICES.
TO EXTEND THE CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE EXEMPTION TO CURRENT AND FORMER CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, AUXILIARY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, BAILIFFS, AND RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
TO DEDICATE SALES AND USE TAX REVENUE FROM THE SALES OF NEW AND USED VEHICLES IN PART FOR ROADWAY MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, AND RECONSTRUCTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF COUNTY OPERATIONS - HOMELESS SHELTER GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CITIES AND COUNTIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION - CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT AND LIBRARY RESOURCES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - COMMUNITY GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS HERITAGE - HISTORIC PRESERVATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2013-2014 FISCAL YEAR.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES - GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - ARKANSAS HUNGER RELIEF ALLIANCE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE AND NONPROFIT SUPPORT - NON-PROFIT SUPPORT GRANT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - BOOKS FOR ARKANSAS STUDENTS' EDUCATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - GRANTS TO FIRE DEPARTMENTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO AUTHORIZE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES AND THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN CONNECTION WITH A STEEL MILL PROJECT UNDER AMENDMENT 82 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ADJUST THE INCOME LEVELS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN INCOME TAX RATES; AND TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PERSONS ENTITLED TO USE THE LOW-INCOME TAX TABLES.
CONCERNING THE SALE, PURCHASE, OR TRANSFER OF SCRAP METAL; CONCERNING WHO MAY OR MAY NOT ENTER INTO SCRAP METAL TRANSACTIONS; AND CONCERNING PENALTIES.
TO ASSIST NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS; AND TO ALLOW NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PURCHASE SURPLUS PUBLIC COMMODITIES.
CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES OF THE ARKANSAS COALITION FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD.
TO ENCOURAGE THE PRESERVATION OF RIGHTS GUARANTEED BY THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS.
CoSponsor for Senate
TO CLARIFY THE INSURANCE PREMIUM RATE APPROVAL PROCESS; AND TO ALLOW INSURERS TO COLLECT RATE INCREASES UNDER BOND.
TO REQUIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES TO PAY COMPARABLE REIMBURSEMENT TO PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS, AND PHYSICIANS.
CONCERNING FUNDING FOR COURTS AND COURT-RELATED SERVICES; TO AMEND THE ASSESSMENT, COLLECTION, AND REMITTANCE OF FUNDING FOR THE STATE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FUND; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Committees
Committees
Chair:
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE
Alternate:
ENERGY - JOINT
ex officio:
JUDICIARY- HOUSE COURTS & CIVIL LAW SUBCOMMITTEE