Representative Douglas House (R)
8923 Bridge Creek Road, Cato, North Little Rock, 72120
District: 40
District:
40
Seniority: 11
Seniority:
11
Occupation: Retired Colonel US Army, Attorney
Occupation:
Retired Colonel US Army, Attorney
Church Affiliation: Episcopal
Church Affiliation:
Episcopal
Veteran: Yes
Veteran:
Yes
Public Service: First Term House 2013, 2015, 2017
Public Service:
First Term House 2013, 2015, 2017
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO AMEND TITLE 3 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING PERMITS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE BUSINESSES; TO AMEND THE POPULATION RATIO FOR PERMITS TO SELL OFF-PREMISES; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF PERMITS ACROSS COUNTY LINES.
TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE INCOME TAX FOR SERVICE PAY AND ALLOWANCES OF FOREIGN SERVICE PERSONNEL; AND TO REPEAL OBSOLETE PROVISIONS OF THE INCOME TAX LAWS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REMOVAL OF AN OFFICER FROM THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE GOVERNOR TO ORDER THE MILITIA INTO SERVICE; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF THE MILITIA TO ADDRESS CYBERSECURITY THREATS AND CYBERSECURITY VULNERABILITIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MILITARY SUPPORT REVOLVING FUND; AND TO ALLOW THE DEPOSIT OF FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENTS INTO THE MILITARY SUPPORT REVOLVING FUND.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 98, TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "QUALIFYING MEDICAL CONDITION".
TO ALLOW THE EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL COUNSEL BY A STATE OFFICIAL OR ENTITY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO REQUIRE SPECIAL COUNSEL TO OBTAIN APPROVAL BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BEFORE ENTERING INTO CERTAIN AGREEMENTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO AWARD AN ANNUAL COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO AWARD AN ANNUAL COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO AWARD AN ANNUAL COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT UNDER THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO AWARD AN ANNUAL COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO EXTEND THE SUNSET DATE FOR THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA SPECIAL PRIVILEGE TAX ACT OF 2017; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REDETERMINATION OF BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE BENEFIT MULTIPLIER UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FINAL AVERAGE SALARY UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONTRIBUTION RATES UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 24 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROHIBIT A PUBLIC SERVANT FROM SOLICITING A GIFT OR COMPENSATION; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ETHICS OF THOSE IN PUBLIC SERVICE; AND TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE ARKANSAS CODE WHICH RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1988.
TO ALLOW FOR THE PAYMENT OF MANDATORY FEES FOR SOLDIERS AND AIRMEN WHOSE TUITION AT AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IS FREE.
TO AMEND THE LAW TO EXTEND STATE BENEFITS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD ON STATE ACTIVE DUTY.
TO EXEMPT INVESTIGATIONS OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL DIVISION, OR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ENFORCEMENT DIVISION FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO EXEMPT SECURITY PLANS RELATED TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA FACILITIES.
TO AMEND TITLE 3 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING PERMITS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE BUSINESSES; TO AMEND THE POPULATION RATIO FOR PERMITS TO SELL OFF-PREMISES; AND TO SHORTEN THE TIME PERIOD A PERMIT IS ON INACTIVE STATUS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DEATH BENEFITS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF A DEATH BENEFIT TO A DESIGNATED BENEFICIARY OF A MEMBER OF THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.
TO PROVIDE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS ACCESS AND INFORMATION CONCERNING STATE-SPONSORED LIFE INSURANCE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS STATE FLAG; AND TO REMOVE THE EXPLANATION OF THE MEANING OF THE STARS.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
CoSponsor
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT BELOW WHICH SALES AND USE TAX IS NOT DUE ON THE PURCHASE OF A USED MOTOR VEHICLE; AND TO ELIMINATE THE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND SEMITRAILERS.
TO ESTABLISH THE PUBLIC SAFETY ACT OF 2019; TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1985; AND TO DEVELOP A NEXT GENERATION 911 SYSTEM.
TO END CHILD MARRIAGE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR MARRIAGE.
TO RECOGNIZE THAT ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF CHILDREN IS A SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM; TO COMMEND THE IMPORTANT WORK BEING DONE TO COMBAT THE PROBLEM; AND TO PROCLAIM APRIL 11, 2019, AS “CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER DAY”.
TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF SHAWN MCKEOUGH JR. AND TO MOURN HIS PASSING.
CoSponsor for Senate
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 24 RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS REGARDING MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD CALLED INTO STATE ACTIVE DUTY.
Committees
Committees
Chair:
JBC-SPECIAL LANGUAGE
Alternate:
ALC-GAME & FISH/STATE POLICE
Alternate:
ALC-HOSPITAL AND MEDICAID STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE
Alternate:
ALC-PERSONNEL
Alternate:
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
Alternate:
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING