Senator John E. Brown
17900 Ridgeway, Siloam Springs, 72761
District: 34
District:
34
Seniority: 11
Seniority:
11
Occupation: Foundation Administrator, Windgate Foundation
Occupation:
Foundation Administrator, Windgate Foundation
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Senate in 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001
Public Service:
Senate in 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001
Bills
Bill
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Primary Sponsor
History
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 26-52-410 TO EXEMPT PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FROM THE GROSS RECEIPTS TAX ON THE SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR ADMISSION TO A CHARTER SCHOOL IN A SCHOOL DISTRICT UNDER COURT ORDERED DESEGREGATION.
TO AUTHORIZE A REDUCTION IN THE STATE GROSS INCOME FOR PREMIUMS PAID FOR A QUALIFIED LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE CONTRACT.
AN ACT TO SET MINIMUM STAFFING REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES IN ARKANSAS NURSING HOMES AND NURSING FACILITIES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER SCHOOL LAW TO CHANGE THE FACILITY DESCRIPTION, FUNDING METHOD, NOTICE REQUIREMENTS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO SET MINIMUM STAFFING REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES IN ARKANSAS NURSING HOMES AND NURSING FACILITIES.
AN ACT TO PERMIT THE CHILD ABUSE/RAPE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMISSION TO ADMINISTER AND MONITOR GRANTS TO CHILD ADVOCACY CENTERS.
AN ACT TO RENAME AND CLARIFY THE DUTIES OF THE HEALTH SERVICES COMMISSION AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 23-79-703 TO REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS OTHER THAN LIMITED BENEFIT PLANS TO COVER MEDICALLY NECESSARY FOODS.
AN ACT TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCHOOL TUITION ORGANIZATIONS.
Primary Sponsor for House
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 20-10-1005 TO MAKE IT ILLEGAL TO OBSTRUCT THE TRANSFER OF RESIDENTS FROM LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE COLLECTORS TO RETAIN A COLLECTION FEE FOR PREPAYMENTS OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO ENSURE THE CONTINUED DISTRIBUTION BY THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OF HIV/AIDS MEDICATION TO ARKANSAS CITIZENS WITHOUT AMPLE RESOURCES OR AVAILABLE AVENUES TO ACQUIRE MEDICATIONS.
REQUIRES MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES TO NEGOTIATE IN LIEU-OF-TAX PAYMENTS WHEN NEGOTIATING A CONTRACT FOR SALE OF PROPERTY OR LEASE OF PROPERTY TO A PRIVATE FOR PROFIT ENTITY.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 16-10-305 TO INCREASE MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES COURT COSTS IN MUNICIPAL, CITY AND POLICE COURTS.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - COMMUNITY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTERS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE PROGRAM TO CHANGE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS; TO CHANGE THE FINANCIAL NEEDS CRITERIA; TO CHANGE THE CONTINUING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS; AND TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF TUITION.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM; TO CHANGE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS; TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS; AND TO LOWER THE AMOUNT OF THE AWARD.
TO CLARIFY AMENDMENT 79 TO THE CONSTITUTION TO CLARIFY THE YEAR FOR WHICH THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SHALL BE COMPARED AGAINST.
TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTRONIC UPDATES REFLECTING THE MARKET VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR ANNUAL REAPPRAISALS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR INTEGRATED PUBLIC SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT'S OLMSTEAD DECISION.
AN ACT TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FOR PERSONS OVER 65.
CoSponsor for House
AN ACT TO ASSURE WOMEN OF THEIR RIGHT TO RECEIVE ADEQUATE INFORMATION BEFORE TERMINATING A PREGNANCY.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM; TO CHANGE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS; TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS; AND TO LOWER THE AMOUNT OF THE AWARD.