Senator Bruce Maloch (D)
650 Columbia Road 258, Magnolia, 71753
District: 12
District:
12
Seniority: 19
Seniority:
19
Occupation: Banker/Attorney/Farmer
Occupation:
Banker/Attorney/Farmer
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Columbia County Justice of the Peace (10 years), House 2005, 2007, 2009, Senate 2013, 2015
Public Service:
Columbia County Justice of the Peace (10 years), House 2005, 2007, 2009, Senate 2013, 2015
Bills
Bill
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Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
CONCERNING THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT AND THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR THE FIFTEENTH DISTRICT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO COUNTY PURCHASES OF USED MOTOR VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, AND MACHINERY.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO ANNUALLY REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE MULTISTATE TAX COMMISSION; AND TO ELIMINATE THE MULTISTATE TAX COMPACT ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
AN ACT FOR THE SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT - LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY - FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA ORGANIZATIONS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES - COMMUNITY BASED AND JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE - COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE - ARKANSAS 4-H CENTER AND PROGRAMS 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 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - ARKANSAS HUNGER RELIEF ALLIANCE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE AUDITOR OF STATE - PERSONAL SERVICES FOR A PROSECUTING ATTORNEY - DIVISION B FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - REGIONAL PROGRAMS - SOUTH GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEARINGS BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION; AND TO PROVIDE THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION WITH FLEXIBILITY REGARDING THE HOLDING OF HEARINGS.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS APPRAISER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION BOARD TO CONDUCT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS TO ENHANCE THE ENFORCEMENT OF APPRAISER QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS.
TO AMEND THE VALUATION PROCEDURES USED FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXES; AND TO PROVIDE A VALUATION METHOD FOR NATURAL GAS PIPING AND EQUIPMENT USED IN A NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION.
TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CONCERNING WORKING PAPERS RELATED TO AUDIT REPORTS FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO ADOPT THE JOINT RULES OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Primary Sponsor for House
TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL AND ERADICATION PROGRAM; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FUNDING OF THE BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL AND ERADICATION PROGRAM.
AN ACT FOR THE SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY - SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.
TO MODIFY THE USE OF SHARED LEAVE UNDER THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF THOMAS ARCHIE MONROE AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS COMMUNITY.
CoSponsor
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES - TRANSFER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CENTERS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2014-2015 FISCAL YEAR.
CONCERNING TERMINALLY ILL PATIENT ACCESS TO INVESTIGATIONAL DRUGS, BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, OR DEVICES; AND TO CREATE THE RIGHT TO TRY ACT.
TO BE KNOWN AS THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ACT OF 2015; TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY AND REDUCE THE PRISON POPULATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF A THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR USED BY MULTIPLE EMPLOYER TRUSTS AND SELF-INSURED PLANS.
TO MODIFY THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER AND PATIENT RIGHTS REGARDING PAYMENT FOR PHARMACISTS SERVICES.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS GRAIN DEALERS ACT; TO REGULATE GRAIN DEALERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ENCOURAGE CHARITABLE GIVING AND ELIMINATE PERVERSE AND ABSURD TAXES AND DISINCENTIVES ON CHARITABLE GIVING; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN WITHDRAWALS OF STOCK FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX.
TO CREATE THE MIDDLE CLASS TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2015; TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX RATES AND BRACKETS FOR INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATES; TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX ON CAPITAL GAINS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LISTS; AND TO CREATE ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICING.
TO AMEND THE DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN FEES, PENALTIES, AND FINES RELATING TO ELECTRONIC GAMES OF SKILL; TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR LAND-GRANT MATCH PAYMENTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO EXEMPT FROM SALES AND USE TAXES SAND AND OTHER PROPPANTS USED DIRECTLY IN CERTAIN MANUFACTURING PROCESSES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAXES APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN SERVICES; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN SOLID WASTE SERVICES FROM SALES AND USE TAXES.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF SENATOR DAVID W. WYATT AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
TO RECOGNIZE BETTY FLANAGAN BUMPERS FOR HER WORK TO PROMOTE CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION; AND TO ENCOURAGE ARKANSAS FAMILIES TO CONSIDER SERIOUSLY THE IMPORTANCE OF CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION.
TO CONGRATULATE VICTORIA ALEXANDRA MALOCH FOR HER ELECTION TO THE 2014-2015 NATIONAL FFA OFFICER TEAM AS NATIONAL SECRETARY AND THE FIRST FEMALE NATIONAL FFA OFFICER FROM ARKANSAS.
TO COMMEMORATE PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY AND TO HONOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COUNTRY.
CoSponsor for House
TO PROVIDE A WAIVER FOR A SCHOOL DISTRICT FROM AN ADMINISTRATIVE CONSOLIDATION OR REORGANIZATION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE "JOURNEY" PROVISION IN REGARD TO THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF CARRYING A WEAPON.
CONCERNING THE REORGANIZATION OF THE LOCAL DISTRICT COURTS TO STATE DISTRICT COURTS IN THE THIRTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
TO ENCOURAGE CHARITABLE GIVING AND ELIMINATE PERVERSE AND ABSURD TAXES AND DISINCENTIVES ON CHARITABLE GIVING; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN WITHDRAWALS OF STOCK FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX.
Committees
Committees
Co-Chair:
ALC-PEER
Vice-Chair:
ALC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULES & REGULATIONS
Vice-Chair:
JBC-SPECIAL LANGUAGE
Non-Voting:
JBC-PEER REVIEW