Representative Matthew J. Shepherd (R)
200 N. Jefferson Ave., #600, El Dorado, 71730
District: 97
District:
97
Seniority: 3
Seniority:
3
Occupation: Attorney
Occupation:
Attorney
Church Affiliation: Southern Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Southern Baptist
Veteran: No
Veteran:
No
Public Service: House 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, Speaker-designate, Speaker of the House 2018
Public Service:
House 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, Speaker-designate, Speaker of the House 2018
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO AMEND THE NAME OF "SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE" TO "SOUTH ARKANSAS COLLEGE"; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS STUDENT-ATHLETE PUBLICITY RIGHTS ACT; 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 CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS ETHICS COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE AT 10:30 A.M., TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2023, TO DECLARE ELECTION RESULTS, TO ADMINISTER THE OATH OF OFFICE, AND TO HEAR AN ADDRESS BY THE GOVERNOR.
PROVIDING THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY RECESS ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2023, AND RECONVENE ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023.
TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A RECESS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO ADOPT THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
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.
CONGRATULATING VINCENT C. HENDERSON II, ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE BUREAU OF LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH AND CODE REVISOR, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AND COMMENDING HIM FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
CONGRATULATING FINOS B. “BUDDY” JOHNSON, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PARLIAMENTARIAN, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AND COMMENDING HIM FOR HIS THIRTY-EIGHTY YEARS OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO COMMEMORATE THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REGIONAL CAMPUSES OPERATED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES.
CoSponsor
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 4 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 5 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL CODE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING EDUCATION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 8 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 9 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING FAMILY LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 10 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 12 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 14 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 15 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 16 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND THE COURTS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 20 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 21 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 22 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC PROPERTY.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 23 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 24 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 25 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING STATE GOVERNMENT; AND TO REPEAL THE SUBCHAPTER CONCERNING RULES PERTAINING TO MILK AND CATTLE PRODUCTION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 26 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING TAXATION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ARKANSAS REHABILITATION SERVICES.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE USE OF RESPECTFUL LANGUAGE WHEN REFERRING TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
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 MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 17 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE STUDY ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT-ATHLETE PUBLICITY RIGHTS.
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 REPRESENTATIVE FRED ALLEN FOR HIS INDUCTION INTO THE ARKANSAS SPORTS HALL OF FAME AND FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
CoSponsor for Senate
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 REGULATE ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL JUSTICE, OR GOVERNANCE SCORES OR METRICS; AND TO ALLOW THE TREASURER OF STATE TO DIVEST THE STATE OF STOCKS, SECURITIES, OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
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
ex officio:
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
ex officio:
BOYS STATE
ex officio:
GIRLS STATE
ex officio:
JBC-CLAIMS
ex officio:
JBC-PEER REVIEW
ex officio:
JBC-PERSONNEL
ex officio:
JBC-SPECIAL LANGUAGE
ex officio:
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING