Senator David Wallace (R)
P.O. Box 11, Leachville, 72438
District: 19
District:
19
Seniority: 13
Seniority:
13
Occupation: Disaster Recovery, Wallace Resource Systems
Occupation:
Disaster Recovery, Wallace Resource Systems
Church Affiliation: Southern Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Southern Baptist
Veteran: Yes
Veteran:
Yes
Public Service: City Alderman, House 2015, First Term Senate 2017, 2019, 2021
Public Service:
City Alderman, House 2015, First Term Senate 2017, 2019, 2021
Bills
Bill
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Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO AMEND THE METHOD OF HOW BOARD MEMBERS ARE SELECTED TO THE STATE PLANT BOARD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT RECIPIENT OF AN ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP MAY RETAIN OR REGAIN HIS OR HER ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP.
TO AMEND THE JUSTICE FOR VULNERABLE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE ACT; TO REMOVE THE AGE LIMITATION FOR A VULNERABLE VICTIM TO BRING A CIVIL ACTION; AND TO AMEND THE COMMENCEMENT DATE FOR A CIVIL ACTION.
TO AMEND THE LOCAL FISCAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY ACT; AND TO ALLOW THE LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING COMMITTEE TO REFER INVESTIGATIONS TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE RECEIVE REPORTS.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "QUALIFIED STEEL SPECIALTY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING FACILITY" FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR WASTE REDUCTION, REUSE, OR RECYCLING EQUIPMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ADD CERTAIN GAS PIPELINE FACILITIES AS AN EXEMPTION UNDER THE UTILITY FACILITY ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC PROTECTION ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ADD CERTAIN GAS PIPELINE FACILITIES AS AN EXEMPTION UNDER THE UTILITY FACILITY ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC PROTECTION ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE SALES AND USE TAX LAWS CONCERNING EXEMPTIONS RELATED TO CERTAIN MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT; AND TO ALLOW A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT PLACED IN INVENTORY.
TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN ITEMS RELATED TO HUMAN BURIAL; AND TO EXEMPT A PORTION OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF A CASKET, BURIAL VAULT, CASKET INSERT, OR CREMATION URN FROM SALES AND USE TAX.
TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN ITEMS AND SERVICES SOLD TO A CEMETERY.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS; AND TO REVISE THE DUE DATE FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSES UNDER THE LAW REGARDING EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
REGARDING THE TERMINATION OF THE OBLIGATION TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER; AND TO REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO A VICTIM OF A SEX OFFENDER'S APPLICATION TO TERMINATE AN OBLIGATION TO REGISTER.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS LAW; TO REGULATE PREPAID BENEFITS CONTRACTS; AND TO ENHANCE THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS LAW.
TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE FOR BENEFITS FOR BURIAL ASSOCIATIONS; AND TO CLARIFY THE PERCENTAGE PAYABLE TO SUBSTITUTE SERVICE-PROVIDING FUNERAL HOMES BASED ON MEMBERSHIP DATA AND PROXIMITY TO THE CONTRACT FUNERAL HOME.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO BE KNOWN AS THE VICTIM’S BILL OF RIGHTS; AND TO PROVIDE RIGHTS FOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENT AND SEXUAL CRIMINAL OFFENSES.
TO DESIGNATE THE "STARS OF LIFE DAY" AND TO RECOGNIZE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF CERTAIN EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS.
TO RECOGNIZE THE MANILA HIGH SCHOOL LIONS BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2023 CLASS 3A BOYS STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
Primary Sponsor for House
TO AMEND THE LICENSING FEES FOR SEPTIC TANK CLEANING LICENSEES; AND TO CLARIFY LICENSING FEES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE FOR A DISABLED VETERAN.
TO PROVIDE FOR REASONABLE CHILD SUPPORT FOR ANY SURVIVING DEPENDENT CHILD OF A HOMICIDE VICTIM WHEN THE DEFENDANT WAS DRIVING OR BOATING WHILE INTOXICATED WHEN THE HOMICIDE OFFENSE OCCURRED.
TO MODIFY THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS DIETETICS LICENSING BOARD THAT CONSTITUTES A QUORUM AND THAT MAY CALL A SPECIAL MEETING; AND TO AUTHORIZE USE OF EMAIL FOR RENEWAL NOTICES.
TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS TO REQUIRE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR APPLICANTS FOR LICENSURE.
CONCERNING COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING FOR EARLY DETECTION AND MANAGEMENT FOR CANCER DIAGNOSES.
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 ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE INFORMATION CONSIDERED UNDER THE SCHOOL RATING SYSTEM.
REGARDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY FOR A WAIVER REGARDING CERTAIN VETERAN DISABILITY BENEFITS IF ALLOWED UNDER FEDERAL LAW.
TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR A TEACHER'S CLASSROOM EXPENSES; AND TO INCREASE THE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR A TEACHER'S CLASSROOM EXPENSES.
TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BUSINESS VEHICLE BY A FOOD PANTRY; AND TO CREATE A ONE-TIME REBATE OF STATE SALES AND USE TAX FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BUSINESS VEHICLE IN 2022 BY A FOOD PANTRY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ARKANSAS'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE NATIONAL STATUARY HALL COLLECTION IN THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL.
TO AUTHORIZE INDIVIDUALS WITH VIOLENCE OFFENSES TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AS PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS OR SIMILAR POSITIONS REQUIRING A HISTORY OF RECEIVING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.
TO AMEND THE CEMETERY ACT FOR PERPETUALLY MAINTAINED CEMETERIES; AND TO MODIFY THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, CEMETERIES, AND BURIAL SERVICES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PERIOD OF TIME CERTAIN DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO WAIT TO COMPLETE THE DRIVER'S EXAMINATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF FLEEING BY MEANS OF A VEHICLE OR CONVEYANCE.
TO RECOGNIZE ARKANSAS MUSICIANS; AND TO AMEND THE MUSICIANS HONORED ON ARKANSAS MUSIC APPRECIATION DAY.
TO ALLOW A TOWN OR CITY TO USE FUNDS FROM THE FINE LEVIED ON CERTAIN DEFENDANTS FOR TRANSPORTATION COSTS AND CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION COSTS.
CoSponsor
TO DEFINE THE TERM "ANTISEMITISM" WHEN REVIEWING, INVESTIGATING, OR DETERMINING WHETHER THERE HAS BEEN A VIOLATION OF LAW OR POLICY PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATORY ACTS OR PRACTICES BASED ON RACE, RELIGION, ETHNICITY, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.
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.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A SPACEPORT APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING UNUSED OR UNDERUTILIZED PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO PURCHASE OR LEASE A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ACADEMIC FACILITY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2015; AND TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT.
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 AMEND THE REGIONAL AIRPORT ACT; AND TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR ANNEXATION AND DETACHMENT.
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENTS 91 AND 101, TO PROVIDE THAT PROCEEDS MAY BE APPLIED TO MULTILANE HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS FAMILY PLANNING ACT; AND TO MODIFY THE LEGISLATIVE DECLARATION WITHIN THE ARKANSAS FAMILY PLANNING ACT.
TO AMEND THE ABORTION-INDUCING DRUGS SAFETY ACT; AND TO ADD REVOCATION OF A PHYSICIAN’S MEDICAL LICENSE TO THE PROFESSIONAL SANCTIONS AUTHORIZED FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABORTION-INDUCING DRUGS SAFETY ACT.
TO CREATE A MEANS BY WHICH STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR REDUCED-PRICE MEALS AT SCHOOL RECEIVE FREE MEALS AT SCHOOL.
TO AMEND THE LAW TO REQUIRE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF STATE HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION PERFORM ADDITIONAL DUTIES.
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.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ENERGY; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COAL-POWERED ELECTRICAL GENERATION FACILITIES; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN ACTIONS BEFORE DECOMMISSIONING OR DISPOSAL OF ASSETS; AND TO REQUIRE A STUDY.
TO REDUCE THE INCOME TAX RATES APPLICABLE TO INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, AND CORPORATIONS.
TO REMEMBER SENATOR ROY C. “BILL” LEWELLEN, JR. AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS DEDICATED SERVICE AND INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND TO HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
TO CONGRATULATE THE STATE OF ISRAEL ON THE OCCASION OF THE SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS ESTABLISHMENT AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO THE STATE OF ISRAEL AND TO THE ISRAELI PEOPLE FOR A PEACEFUL AND PROSPEROUS FUTURE.
CONGRATULATING CHARLES STEVEN “STEVE” COOK, SENATE PARLIAMENTARIAN, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AND COMMENDING HIM FOR HIS THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SENATE AND FORTY-FOUR YEARS OF CONTRIBUTION TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
CoSponsor for House
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 CREATE A FINANCIAL AID APPEALS PROCESS AND COMMITTEE FOR THE DIVISION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO ESTABLISH RECOVERY OF DAMAGES FOR NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE, TREATMENT, OR SERVICES RENDERED.
TO AMEND THE DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
REGARDING EMPLOYMENT; AND TO REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE UNPAID LEAVE ON VETERANS DAY TO VETERAN EMPLOYEES.
CREATING THE FENTANYL ENFORCEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2023; CONCERNING FENTANYL AND OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; TO ESTABLISH INCREASED PENALTIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THAT MEMBERSHIP DUES PAID TO HUNTING OR FISHING CLUBS ARE EXEMPT FROM SALES TAX.
Committees
Committees
Co-Chair:
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING
Vice-Chair:
ALC-PERSONNEL
ex officio:
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
ex officio:
JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE