Representative Sonia Eubanks Barker (R)
1000 Broadway, Smackover, 71762
District: 96
District:
96
Seniority: 35
Seniority:
35
Occupation: High School Educator
Occupation:
High School Educator
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran: No
Veteran:
No
Public Service: First Term House 2017
Public Service:
First Term House 2017
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO REQUIRE THAT A PETITION OF A STUDENT TO TRANSFER FROM ONE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ANOTHER SCHOOL DISTRICT BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
TO AMEND THE COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION ADVANCEMENT ACT OF 2021; AND TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO EMPLOY A COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHER AT EACH HIGH SCHOOL.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS STUDENT PROTECTION ACT; AND TO INCLUDE OFFERING OR PROVIDING ABORTION REFERRALS AS A PROHIBITED TRANSACTION BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL OR OPEN-ENROLLMENT CHARTER SCHOOL.
TO AMEND ACTS 2023, NO. 237; AND TO AMEND THE LIMITATION ON THE FUNDS A PARTICIPATING STUDENT MAY RECEIVE UNDER THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
CoSponsor
TO CLARIFY THAT A VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT MAY OPERATE A NEWBORN SAFETY DEVICE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS UNDER THE SAFE HAVEN ACT.
TO DEFINE THE TERM "CONSENT" REGARDING SEXUAL OFFENSES WITHIN THE ARKANSAS CRIMINAL CODE.
CONCERNING A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT OR OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL POLICY RELATING TO A PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT'S SEX.
CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL JUSTICE, OR GOVERNANCE SCORES; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TREASURER OF STATE TO DIVEST CERTAIN INVESTMENTS OR OBLIGATIONS DUE TO CERTAIN FACTORS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RECORDS MAINTAINED BY SCRAP METAL RECYCLERS; AND TO CREATE OFFENSES FOR THEFT OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND UNAUTHORIZED POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
TO AMEND THE NAME OF "SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE" TO "SOUTH ARKANSAS COLLEGE"; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE VOTER REGISTRATION AND SECURE VOTER RECORDS ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 51; AND TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
TO AMEND THE PROHIBITION ON THE DELIVERY OF UNSOLICITED ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS TO ELECTORS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABSENTEE BALLOTS.
TO ESTABLISH RECOVERY OF DAMAGES FOR NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE, TREATMENT, OR SERVICES RENDERED.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS POLL WATCHERS BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POLL WATCHERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION PROCEDURES.
TO REQUIRE LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF NEW FEDERAL ELECTION GUIDANCE; AND TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPLAINTS OF ELECTION LAW VIOLATIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
TO CREATE THE BALLOT SECURITY ACT OF 2023; AND TO AMEND ELECTION LAW CONCERNING THE HANDLING OF ELECTION BALLOTS.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO ADOPT RULES BEFORE ASSESSING OR COLLECTING CERTAIN TAXES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABSENTEE BALLOTS OF QUALIFIED ELECTORS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABSENTEE BALLOTS.
TO CREATE THE ELECTION INTEGRITY UNIT WITHIN THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE; TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VIOLATIONS OF ELECTION LAW.
TO REQUIRE THAT OPIOID OVERDOSE RESCUE KITS BE LOCATED ON EACH CAMPUS OF EACH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL AND STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO SEPARATE THE OFFICES OF SHERIFF AND TAX COLLECTOR IN OUACHITA COUNTY; AND TO CONSOLIDATE THE OFFICES OF TAX COLLECTOR AND COUNTY TREASURER IN OUACHITA COUNTY.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES; AND TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT ORGANIZATIONS HOLDING CERTIFICATES ISSUED UNDER SECTION 14(C) OF THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT.
TO CREATE A SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS ORGANIZATION.
TO RECOGNIZE THE PARKERS CHAPEL TROJAN CHEER TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2022 1-2A ARKANSAS CHEERLEADING GAME DAY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
TO RECOGNIZE THE EL DORADO CHEER WILDCATS FOR WINNING THE 2022 CLASS 5-6A ARKANSAS CHEERLEADING GAME DAY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND PLACING THIRD AT THE 2023 UCA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP.
TO RECOGNIZE THE EL DORADO WILDCATS BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD TEAMS FOR WINNING THE 2022 5A STATE TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS.
TO RECOGNIZE THE INALIENABLE RIGHT TO LIFE, PROPERTY, AND DEFENSE, AND THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS IN ARKANSAS; AND TO PROCLAIM THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS DAY IN ARKANSAS.
CoSponsor for Senate
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PAPER BALLOTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MARKING AND COUNTING PAPER BALLOTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DECLARATION OF ELECTION RESULTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DAMAGED BALLOTS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION PROCEDURES.
AN ACT TO ELIMINATE WRITE-IN CANDIDATES IN ELECTIONS; TO AMEND ELECTION PROCEDURES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ALLOCATION OF ELECTION EXPENSES; AND TO RESTRICT THE SOURCE OF ELECTION FUNDING.
TO AMEND THE METHOD OF VOTING ABSENTEE; AND TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF ABSENTEE BALLOT DROP BOXES.
TO CREATE AN ELECTION INTEGRITY REVIEW PROCESS; TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION LAW VIOLATIONS.
TO AMEND ELECTION LAW CONCERNING POLLING SITES; AND TO AMEND THE LOCATION OF VOTE CENTERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONEERING; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POLLING SITES AND VOTE CENTERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DESIGNATION OF POLLING SITES BY COUNTY BOARDS OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
TO AMEND THE CANDIDATE FILING PERIOD FOR A POSITION ON A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE FILING PERIOD FOR POLITICAL PARTIES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POLITICAL PARTIES.
TO AMEND THE COMPENSATION OF A MEMBER OF A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; AND TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF A MEMBER OF A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CORRECTION OF ERRORS ON BALLOTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION PROCEDURES; AND TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDATE REVIEW OF BALLOTS.
TO CREATE THE LEARNS ACT; TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE AS THEY RELATE TO EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH GRADE TWELVE EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE ENERGY PRODUCED FROM CERTAIN SOURCES BE CONSIDERED CARBON NEUTRAL; AND TO REQUIRE ENERGY PRODUCED FROM CERTAIN SOURCES IN CONJUNCTION WITH CARBON CAPTURE TECHNOLOGIES BE CONSIDERED CARBON NEGATIVE.
TO ADD CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS TO AN ADULT-ORIENTED PERFORMANCE; AND TO DEFINE AN ADULT-ORIENTED PERFORMANCE.
TO CREATE A MEANS BY WHICH STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR REDUCED-PRICE MEALS AT SCHOOL RECEIVE FREE MEALS AT SCHOOL.
TO CREATE THE PROTECT ARKANSAS ACT; TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING SENTENCING AND PAROLE; TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES; AND TO CREATE THE LEGISLATIVE RECIDIVISM REDUCTION TASK FORCE.
Committees
Committees
Alternate:
ALC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Alternate:
ALC-EXECUTIVE SUBCOMMITTEE
Alternate:
ALC-GAME & FISH/STATE POLICE
Alternate:
ALC-HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE
Alternate:
ALC-HOSPITAL AND MEDICAID STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE
Alternate:
ALC-LOTTERY OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE
Alternate:
ALC-MEDICAL MARIJUANA OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE
Alternate:
ALC-PEER
Alternate:
ALC-PERSONNEL
Alternate:
ALC-POLICY MAKING
Alternate:
ALC-REVIEW
Alternate:
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)