Senator Alan Clark (R)
P.O. Box 211, Lonsdale, 72087
District: 13
District:
13
Seniority: 35
Seniority:
35
Occupation: Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, Clark's Building and Decorating Center
Occupation:
Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, Clark's Building and Decorating Center
Church Affiliation: Christian
Church Affiliation:
Christian
Veteran: No
Veteran:
No
Public Service: Garland County Quorum Court; Garland County Planning Commission; Senate 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021
Public Service:
Garland County Quorum Court; Garland County Planning Commission; Senate 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021
Bills
Bill
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History
TO SUBSTITUTE "ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY THREE RIVERS" FOR "COLLEGE OF THE OUACHITAS" IN THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO AMEND THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY; TO ABOLISH THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY; TO AMEND THE BOARD OF ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY MEMBERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS TO ATTEND HEARINGS CONCERNING MATTERS HEARD UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989.
CONCERNING UNLAWFUL IMPAIRMENT OF OR DISRUPTION TO THE OPERATION OF A VITAL PUBLIC FACILITY OR TO ESSENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
TO REQUIRE THE STUDY OF DISPARITIES IN THE TREATMENT OF MOTHERS AND FATHERS IN CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION CASES; AND TO REQUIRE A STUDY ON THE IMPACT THAT FALSE REPORTS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT HAVE ON THE PARTIES TO THE CASE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POLLING PLACES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONEERING.
TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESENCE OF A SUPPORT PERSON FOR A PATIENT IN A HOSPITAL OR PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE; AND CONCERNING VISITATION RIGHTS OF PATIENTS IN HOSPITALS AND PHYSICIAN'S OFFICES.
TO REMOVE A DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION AS AN AVAILABLE PENALTY FOR OFFENSES NOT RELATED TO DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE.
TO REFORM THE CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE PROCESS; CONCERNING PROPERTY USED IN THE COMMISSION OF AN OFFENSE THAT IS SEIZED AND FORFEITED AS A RESULT OF A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALE OF THREE-WHEELED, FOUR-WHEELED, AND SIX-WHEELED ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES; AND TO REQUIRE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VERIFICATION PRIOR TO SALE.
PERMITTING A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSEE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN A MUNICIPALLY OWNED OR MAINTAINED PARK.
TO CREATE THE VULNERABLE CHILD PROTECTION ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT GENDER REASSIGNMENT SERVICES FOR MINORS.
TO CREATE THE EDUCATION OMBUDSMAN DIVISION WITHIN THE DIVISION OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION.
TO ADJUST FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS THAT OFFER CERTAIN TYPES OF READING PRACTICES, INTERVENTIONS, AND CURRICULUM NOT ALIGNED WITH THE SCIENCE OF READING; AND TO CREATE THE EDUCATION OMBUDSMAN.
TO ESTABLISH A GATED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY LOGGING PERMIT; AND TO REQUIRE AN INDIVIDUAL LOGGING IN A GATED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY TO FOLLOW THE ARKANSAS FORESTRY COMMISSION'S BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN FEES, EXPENSES, AND OTHER COSTS IMPOSED ON A JUVENILE OR THE PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR CUSTODIAN OF A JUVENILE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO PAY OR FAILURE TO APPEAR; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A RESTRICTED DRIVER'S PERMIT ISSUED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
CONCERNING THE RETURN OF STOLEN PROPERTY IN THE POSSESSION OF A PAWNBROKER TO THE RIGHTFUL OWNER.
TO AMEND ELECTION LAW; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROVISIONAL BALLOTS AND REJECTED BALLOTS; AND TO REQUIRE PROVISIONAL BALLOT AND REJECTED BALLOT REPORTS.
CONCERNING THE FEE CHARGED FOR A PHONE CALL BY AN INMATE IN A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.
CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OR STORAGE OF A PERSON'S FIREARM WHEN A PERSON LEAVES HIS OR HER FIREARM INSIDE OF HIS OR HER CAR IN HIS OR HER EMPLOYER'S PARKING LOT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REMOVAL OF AN OFFENDER'S NAME FROM THE CHILD MALTREATMENT CENTRAL REGISTRY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MANDATORY ELECTRONIC REPORT FILING BY CANDIDATES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS.
TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC SCHOOL TO ADOPT ATTENDANCE POLICY REQUIREMENTS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTENDING SCHOOL VIRTUALLY OR REMOTELY.
CONCERNING ELECTIONEERING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY USED AS A POLLING PLACE; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POLLING PLACES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONEERING.
TO AMEND THE LAW GOVERNING THE TYPE AND MANNER OF NOTICE OF A PROPOSED ASSESSMENT THAT MUST BE GIVEN TO A TAXPAYER.
TO CREATE THE FRESH START ACT OF 2021; AND TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH CRIMINAL RECORDS REENTER AND MOVE TO THE WORKFORCE AND STAY OUT OF PRISON.
TO PROHIBIT PRIVATE EMPLOYERS AND PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS FROM DISCRIMINATING BASED ON A PERSON'S VACCINATION STATUS OR POSSESSION OF A VACCINE PASSPORT AND FROM MANDATING VACCINES FOR COVID-19.
TO PROHIBIT PRIVATE EMPLOYERS AND PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS FROM DISCRIMINATING BASED ON A PERSON'S VACCINATION STATUS OR POSSESSION OF A VACCINE PASSPORT AND FROM MANDATING VACCINES FOR COVID-19.
TO PROHIBIT PRIVATE EMPLOYERS AND PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS FROM DISCRIMINATING BASED ON A PERSON'S VACCINATION STATUS OR POSSESSION OF A VACCINE PASSPORT AND FROM MANDATING VACCINES FOR COVID-19; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT A MUNICIPALITY MAY INCUR SHORT-TERM FINANCING OBLIGATIONS MATURING OVER A PERIOD OF, OR HAVING A TERM, NOT TO EXCEED TEN (10) YEARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING FIRE TRUCKS.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT REQUIRING THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE AN EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHEN AN EMERGENCY DECLARATION EXCEEDS THIRTY (30) DAYS.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION PROVIDING THAT INTERSCHOLASTIC OR INTRAMURAL ATHLETIC TEAMS THAT ARE SPONSORED BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL SHALL BE EXPRESSLY DESIGNATED BASED ON BIOLOGICAL SEX.
REQUESTING THAT THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION PROVIDING THAT THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES SHALL BE COMPOSED OF NINE (9) JUSTICES.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO ALLOW THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO CONVENE IN EXTRAORDINARILY SESSION UPON THE REQUEST OF A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
AN AMENDMENT TO ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 5, SECTION 20, PERMITTING THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO BE SUED AS A DEFENDANT IN STATE COURT IN THE SAME CIRCUMSTANCES AS ANY OTHER PARTY.
Primary Sponsor for House
TO PERMIT A JUROR TO DONATE HIS OR HER PER DIEM COMPENSATION AND MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT TO AN ELIGIBLE NONPROFIT ENTITY.
CONCERNING THE INTRASTATE TRANSFER OF A SPECIALTY COURT PROGRAM PARTICIPANT TO ANOTHER SPECIALTY COURT PROGRAM; TO CREATE A VETERANS TREATMENT SPECIALTY COURT PROGRAM; AND TO CREATE A DWI/BWI SPECIALTY COURT PROGRAM.
CONCERNING THE TAX TREATMENT OF FORGIVABLE SMALL BUSINESS LOANS AND EXPENSES RELATED TO THE CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19) CRISIS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VOTER IDENTIFICATION; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VERIFICATION OF PROVISIONAL BALLOTS; AND TO AMEND AMENDMENT 51 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
CONCERNING THE RECORDING OF INTERVIEWS OF ALLEGED OFFENDERS UNDER THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
CONCERNING NOTICE TO ALLEGED OFFENDERS OF THE RIGHT TO REQUEST AN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW UNDER THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO CREATE "QUINCY'S LAW"; AND TO PROVIDE FOR CONSIDERATION OF A DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS IN AN INVESTIGATION INVOLVING ABUSE UNDER THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO AMEND THE APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING A BOARD OF VISITORS FOR A TECHNICAL COLLEGE.
CONCERNING SOLITARY CONFINEMENT OR RESTRICTIVE HOUSING FOR PREGNANT OR RECENTLY PREGNANT INMATES OR DETAINEES IN THE DIVISION OF CORRECTION, IN A LOCAL OR REGIONAL DETENTION FACILITY, OR IN A JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY.
CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR MATHEMATICS, SCIENCES, AND THE ARTS; TO AMEND THE COMPOSITION OF THE EX OFFICIO MEMBERS SERVING ON THE BOARD OF VISITORS; AND TO AMEND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTRUCTORS.
CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OR STORAGE OF A PERSON'S FIREARM WHEN A PERSON LEAVES HIS OR HER FIREARM INSIDE OF HIS OR HER CAR IN HIS OR HER EMPLOYER'S PARKING LOT.
CONCERNING RIOT OFFENSES AND PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION OFFENSES; CONCERNING OFFENSES COMMITTED AGAINST FIRST RESPONDERS; CONCERNING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY OFFENSES; AND CONCERNING PROCEDURES UPON ARREST.
TO AMEND THE JOINT COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT TO REQUIRE THAT COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL MEMBERS HAVE BUDGETARY APPROVAL AUTHORITY.
CONCERNING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE ON BAIL FOR PERSONS ARRESTED FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING-RELATED OFFENSES.
TO REDUCE THE SENTENCE CLASSIFICATIONS FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES FROM A FELONY TO A MISDEMEANOR.
CoSponsor
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION FEE BE PAID FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES; AND TO REPEAL THE ADDITIONAL FEE FOR THE REGISTRATION OF HYBRID VEHICLES.
TO EXEMPT UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS FROM INCOME TAX DURING A CERTAIN TIME PERIOD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ENSURE THAT BUSINESSES ARE NOT PENALIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE BEHAVIOR OF THEIR PATRONS OR CUSTOMERS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19) PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE GENDER INTEGRITY REINFORCEMENT LEGISLATION FOR SPORTS (GIRLS) ACT; AND TO CREATE A LEGAL CAUSE OF ACTION FOR A VIOLATION OF THE GENDER INTEGRITY REINFORCEMENT LEGISLATION FOR SPORTS (GIRLS) ACT.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF LIMITED INFORMATION ON CERTAIN CREDITS AND REBATES OF SALES AND USE TAX TO IMPACTED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS STATE CAPITOL AND HISTORICAL MONUMENT PROTECTION ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT; TO ABOLISH ABORTION IN ARKANSAS AND PROTECT THE LIVES OF UNBORN CHILDREN; AND TO PROTECT ALL HUMAN LIFE.
DELAYING RELEASE FROM PRISON FOR CERTAIN OFFENDERS UNTIL THE OFFENDER HAS SERVED AT LEAST EIGHTY PERCENT (80%) OF HIS OR HER SENTENCE; CREATING PENALTIES FOR FALSE REPORTING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT; AND CREATING A REGISTRY.
TO CREATE A TAX CREDIT FOR ELIGIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO A SPONSOR-GRANTING ORGANIZATION UNDER THE PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT IN ARKANSAS KIDS PROGRAM.
TO ESTABLISH A RIGHT OF PRIVACY CONCERNING CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19) VACCINATION STATUS; TO ESTABLISH A GRANT PROGRAM WITH DISTRIBUTION FROM COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REMEMBER SENATOR JIM ARGUE AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF SENATOR LINDA COLLINS AND IN RECOGNITION OF HER MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HER LOCAL COMMUNITY.
CoSponsor for House
TO CREATE THE NO PATIENT LEFT ALONE ACT; CONCERNING VISITATION RIGHTS OF PATIENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE A STATE MEAT INSPECTION PROGRAM; TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS INSPECTION ACT; TO TRANSFER AUTHORITY OVER MEAT INSPECTION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ELECTION LAW; TO AMEND THE PETITION PROCESS TO BE ON THE BALLOT AS A CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES; AND TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SIGNATURES REQUIRED TO BE LISTED ON THE BALLOT.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAX TREATMENT OF CERTAIN LOANS, PAYMENTS, AND EXPENSES RELATED TO CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19) RELIEF PROGRAMS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO INCREASE THE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION THRESHOLD FOR THE PURCHASE OF A USED MOTOR VEHICLE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LOAD LIMITS FOR A VEHICLE TRANSPORTING CERTAIN RAW MATERIALS AND LOGS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROHIBIT THE STATE FROM MANDATING A VACCINE OR IMMUNIZATION FOR CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19); TO GOVERN REQUIREMENTS FOR A VACCINE OR IMMUNIZATION FOR CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19); AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROMOTE ARKANSAS VOICES; AND TO COMBAT CANCEL CULTURE AND PROTECT FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
TO TRANSFER THE OUACHITA RIVER COMMISSION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO MODERNIZE AND STRENGTHEN NURSING FACILITY STAFFING STANDARDS AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
TO ESTABLISH A RIGHT OF PRIVACY CONCERNING CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19) VACCINATION STATUS; TO ESTABLISH A GRANT PROGRAM WITH DISTRIBUTION FROM COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE THAT LOTTERY PROCEEDS MAY BE USED TO FUND OR PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS TO ARKANSAS CITIZENS ENROLLED IN VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTES.
Committees
Committees
Chair:
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE
Vice-Chair:
ALC-REVIEW
Alternate:
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING