Representative Charlene Fite (R)
P.O. Box 7300, Van Buren, 72956
District: 24
District:
24
Seniority: 11
Seniority:
11
Occupation: Retired - School Psychology Specialist
Occupation:
Retired - School Psychology Specialist
Church Affiliation: Methodist
Church Affiliation:
Methodist
Veteran: No
Veteran:
No
Public Service: First Term House 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019
Public Service:
First Term House 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO REPLACE THE TERM "CHILD PORNOGRAPHY" WITH THE TERM "CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL" IN THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO DEFINE "HOMESTEAD" FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED VETERANS, SURVIVING SPOUSES OF DISABLED VETERANS, AND MINOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF DISABLED VETERANS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EFFECT OF A MINORITY POPULATION ON SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RIGHTS OF VICTIMS OF CRIME; AND TO PROVIDE THAT VICTIMS OF MISDEMEANOR CRIMES HAVE RIGHTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND RELATED OFFENSES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FINES FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONDITIONS FOR CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND CHILD SEX VICTIMS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PENALTIES FOR MOVING VIOLATIONS IN HIGHWAY WORK ZONES; AND TO CREATE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH OF CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL.
TO AMEND THE DIGITAL PRODUCT AND MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2009.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBER" USED IN THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO RECOGNIZE DAMON AND MARGARET REED FOR THEIR WORK IN RESTORING THE MORROW FARMSTEAD IN MORROW, ARKANSAS.
TO RECOGNIZE REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAM LARRY PRATER FOR HIS SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
TO CLARIFY WHEN PARENTS' RIGHTS NO LONGER ATTACH REGARDING SAFE HAVEN INFANTS AND TO AMEND DEFINITIONS UNDER THE LAWS REGARDING SAFE HAVEN.
TO CLARIFY THE LICENSING REGULATIONS OF PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES UNDER THE CHILD WELFARE AGENCY LICENSING ACT.
TO PROMOTE PERMANENCY AND TO STRENGTHEN KINSHIP PLACEMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.
TO PROMOTE CHILD SAFETY WHILE REDUCING CHILD WELFARE AGENCY INVOLVEMENT IN THE LIVES OF ARKANSAS RESIDENTS.
TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF TAX CREDITS THAT MAY BE APPROVED IN A FISCAL YEAR UNDER THE DIGITAL PRODUCT AND MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2009.
TO ESTABLISH THE AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY INTERSTATE COMPACT IN ARKANSAS.
CoSponsor
TO AMEND THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1997 TO INCLUDE DISCLOSURE OF A SEX OFFENDER'S ADDRESS TO THE PUBLIC; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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.
TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS REGARDING WATER SAFETY EDUCATION COURSES AND SWIMMING LESSONS.
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 REGARDING PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING TAX DELINQUENCY LISTS.
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 TRANSFER THE CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE AND ALL CIVIL CHILD MALTREATMENT INVESTIGATIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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 CREATE THE OFFENSE OF SEXUAL SOLICITATION OF A MINOR; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM SUPPORT FUND; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SAFE HARBOR FUND FOR SEXUALLY EXPLOITED CHILDREN.
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 A HEALTH AND SAFETY COURSE OFFERED BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT OR OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TO INCLUDE INFORMATION REGARDING BREASTFEEDING.
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 THE OFFENSE OF OFFENSIVE RELATIONS WITH A CHILD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE SALE OF EVENT TICKETS; TO CREATE THE EVENT TICKETING AND RESALE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RENTAL VEHICLE TAX; AND TO AMEND THE DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE RENTAL VEHICLE TAX.
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.
TO RECOGNIZE THAT ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF CHILDREN IS A SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM; TO COMMEND THE IMPORTANT WORK BEING DONE TO COMBAT THIS PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM; AND TO PROCLAIM APRIL 11, 2023, AS "CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER DAY".
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 CREATE THE IMAGINATION LIBRARY OF ARKANSAS PROGRAM; AND TO CREATE THE IMAGINATION LIBRARY OF ARKANSAS PROGRAM FUND.
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.