Senator Eddie Joe Williams (R)
401 Cobblestone Drive, Cabot, 72023
District: 29
District:
29
Seniority: 12
Seniority:
12
Occupation: Union Pacific Railroad (Retired)
Occupation:
Union Pacific Railroad (Retired)
Church Affiliation: Assembly of God
Church Affiliation:
Assembly of God
Veteran: Yes
Veteran:
Yes
Public Service: City Council Cabot, Mayor of Cabot, Senate 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017
Public Service:
City Council Cabot, Mayor of Cabot, Senate 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017
Bills
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Primary Sponsor
History
TO AMEND THE REPAYMENT PROVISIONS REGARDING LOANS MADE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION FROM THE BUDGET STABILIZATION TRUST FUND.
PERMITTING THE USE OF ROOMS OR FACILITIES BELONGING TO STATE AGENCIES OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FOR MEETINGS OF SPECIFIC GOVERNMENTAL BODIES; AND AMENDING THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION UNDER ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 19, § 30.
CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF A GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMORIAL MONUMENT ON THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, A HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY TEST, OR ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES TOWARD A HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY TEST WHILE RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
AN ACT FOR THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2017-2018 FISCAL YEAR.
CONCERNING THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT.
TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING BODIES OF COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES TO INITIATE THE PERMITTING PROCESS FOR PRIVATE CLUBS.
TO CREATE THE STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, CEMETERIES, AND BURIAL SERVICES; AND TO ABOLISH THE STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS, THE BURIAL ASSOCIATION BOARD, AND THE ARKANSAS CEMETERY BOARD.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE STATE MARKETING BOARD FOR RECYCLABLES AND THE COMPLIANCE ADVISORY PANEL.
TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 19, § 30, CONCERNING GIFTS FROM LOBBYISTS.
CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL FINE FOR CRIMINAL OFFENSES COMMITTED AGAINST OR IN THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD AND THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL FINE FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS COMMITTED IN THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD.
TO ADOPT THE JOINT RULES OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROPOSE THE REGULATION FREEDOM AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
DESIGNATING "STARS OF LIFE DAY" AND RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF CERTAIN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS.
REQUESTING THAT REPRESENTATIVE GILLAM BE AUTHORIZED TO PURSUE THE CONSIDERATION OF HJR 1003 AS A THIRD PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Primary Sponsor for House
TO REQUIRE STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO PROMULGATE RULES FOR TEMPORARY LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR PERMITTING OF SPOUSES OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS.
TO ADOPT A PRODUCTIVITY-BASED FUNDING MODEL FOR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
CONCERNING A MANUFACTURER'S EXPRESS WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTIVE ASPHALT ROOF SHINGLES.
TO REQUIRE THE FILING OF FINAL AGENCY RULES WITH THE ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY; AND TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT.
PROHIBITING IMPROPER SEXUAL CONDUCT BETWEEN A PROBATION OR PAROLE OFFICER AND A PERSON BEING SUPERVISED ON PROBATION, PAROLE, OR OTHER COURT-ORDERED REASON.
TO REDUCE THE STANDARD LICENSING FEE FOR CERTAIN MILITARY MEMBERS AND VETERANS.
TO REQUIRE A SURVEY BY A LICENSED SURVEYOR IF A NEW RETAIL LIQUOR BUSINESS WILL BE LOCATED NEAR THE STATUTORY BOUNDARY FROM CHURCHES AND SCHOOLHOUSES.
TO ESTABLISH TRAFFIC STOP SAFETY GUIDELINES; AND TO PROMOTE TRAFFIC STOP SAFETY.
TO ESTABLISH A SUNSET DATE FOR STATE AGENCY RULES; AND TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR A STATE AGENCY RULE TO EXIST BEYOND THE SUNSET DATE.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD TO INVOLVE MINORS IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LAWS.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING PROPOSED MEASURES AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS CONSIDERED BY VOTERS AT AN ELECTION.
RECOGNIZING AND FINDING THAT THE PROLIFERATION AND ACCESSIBILITY OF PORNOGRAPHY HAS CREATED A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS LEADING TO A BROAD SPECTRUM OF INDIVIDUAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACTS AND SOCIETAL HARMS.
CoSponsor
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING GOVERNING BOARDS OF TECHNICAL COLLEGES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS TAX LAW CONCERNING INCOME TAX, SALES AND USE TAXES, AND THE SOFT DRINK TAX; AND TO SUPPLEMENT THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TRUST FUND TO OFFSET DECREASED DEPOSITS FROM TAX REVENUES.
TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR THE REVOCATION OF A CHARTER OF A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AS A RESULT OF THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION'S NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW.
TO AUTHORIZE A COMMUNICATION IMPEDIMENT DESIGNATION AND DECAL DUE TO A MEDICAL CONDITION.
TO ADOPT THE JOINT RULES OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "MARRIAGE".
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT LIMITING CONTINGENCY FEES AND AWARDS OF PUNITIVE AND NON-ECONOMIC DAMAGES; AND CHANGING THE POWERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE SUPREME COURT REGARDING RULES OF PLEADING, PRACTICE, AND PROCEDURE.
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION PROVIDING THAT EVERY HUMAN BEING IS ENTITLED TO THE RIGHT TO LIFE.
CoSponsor for House
TO AMEND THE ELIGIBILITY OF FAMILY MEMBERS WHO MAY APPLY FOR A GOLD STAR LICENSE PLATE.
ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE BELONGING TO A MILITARY MEMBER.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS TAX LAW CONCERNING INCOME TAX, SALES AND USE TAXES, AND THE SOFT DRINK TAX; AND TO SUPPLEMENT THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TRUST FUND TO OFFSET DECREASED DEPOSITS FROM TAX REVENUES.
TO REQUIRE THE PASSAGE OF THE CIVICS PORTION OF THE NATURALIZATION TEST USED BY UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES BEFORE A STUDENT MAY RECEIVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA.