Senator Jimmy Jeffress
P. O. Box 1695, Crossett, 71635
District: 24
District:
24
Seniority: 12
Seniority:
12
Occupation: Retired School Teacher
Occupation:
Retired School Teacher
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: City Council-1987-93; Ashley Co. Quorum Court-1995
Public Service:
City Council-1987-93; Ashley Co. Quorum Court-1995
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
TO LIMIT THE EXCLUSIVE PARKING PRIVILEGES FOR DISABLED PERSONS TO THE NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS OF THE AGENCY OR BUSINESS THAT PROVIDES THE PARKING SPACES.
TO ALLOW STATE AGENCY DIRECTORS TO WAIVE THE MINIMUM LEAVE REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYEE ELIGIBILITY FOR CATASTROPHIC SICK LEAVE.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR GRANDFATHERING OF ACUPUNCTURISTS RESIDING AND PRACTICING IN THIS STATE BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ARKANSAS ACUPUNCTURE PRACTICES ACT.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO PROVIDE INDEPENDENT PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY BY QUALIFIED PERSONS AT THE MASTERS LEVEL.
TO BROADEN THE LIST OF NATURAL DISASTERS THAT QUALIFY FOR STATE AID FUND RELIEF TO REPAIR DAMAGE TO COUNTY ROADS.
TO REVISE THE AUTHORITY OF COUNTY GOVERNMENTS TO MAINTAIN RURAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT PROPERTY.
TO PRESCRIBE THE OWNERSHIP OF INFORMATION RECORDED BY A DATA RECORDER IN A MOTOR VEHICLE AND TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF THE DATA WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO - SPATIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEGREE PROGRAM GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO REQUIRE INSURERS TO RETURN EXCESS PREMIUMS PAID BY A BUSINESS OWNER FOR GENERAL LIABILITY OR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVERAGE WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS.
TO ALLOW A RETIREE THE OPTION TO RESUME HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE UNDER THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFIT PROGRAM.
TO PROHIBIT COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES FROM USING AUTOMATED ENFORCEMENT DEVICES TO ENFORCE TRAFFIC LAWS EXCEPT IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.
TO CLARIFY THE RIGHTS OF NONCUSTODIAL PARENTS TO INFORMATION UNDER THE "ARKANSAS CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT".
AN ACT TO ENCOURAGE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN THEIR CHILD’S EDUCATION BY REQUIRING EMPLOYERS TO ALLOW PARENTS TO TAKE UNPAID LEAVE TO ATTEND PARENT-TEACHERS CONFERENCES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE FACULTY MEMBERS WHO DERIVE DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL BENEFIT FROM MATERIALS REQUIRED TO BE USED BY THEIR STUDENTS TO FILE CERTAIN DISCLOSURES.
TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR A PRIVATE ENTITY TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM FLYING THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - BRADLEY COUNTY VETERANS MUSEUM GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - RENOVATION, GROUNDS IMPROVEMENTS, MAINTENANCE AND ASSOCIATED COSTS OF THE LAKEPORT PLANTATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE - ARKANSAS HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS TRAINING ACADEMY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - PAYMENT OF A CLAIM FILED WITH THE ARKANSAS CLAIMS COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - SEARK SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS TEENAGE SUICIDE PREVENTION TASK FORCE AND TO PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS AND ITS MISSION.
AN ACT TO ALLOW STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TO HAVE ACCOMMODATIONS WHEN TAKING EXAMS UNDER THE ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM.
TO ALLOW A MEMBER OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO PURCHASE SERVICE CREDIT FOR SERVICE AS A TEACHER WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
TO ALLOW TEACHERS TO DISCONTINUE THE DEDUCTION OF PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP DUES FROM THEIR SALARIES AFTER THIRTY (30) DAYS’ NOTICE IN WRITING IS PROVIDED TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
AN ACT TO REPEAL ARKANSAS CODE §§ 5-62- 113 AND 5-62-114 CONCERNING HUMANE SOCIETIES; AND CONCERNING ANIMALS.
TO ALLOW LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ENTER INTO A NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT WITH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION.
AN ACT TO MAINTAIN THE CURRENT ELECTORAL DISTRICTS FOR THE ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS AND SET ELECTION DATES.
TO REQUEST THE ARKANSAS BOARD OF EDUCATION TO DIRECT THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO OFFER MUSIC AND VISUAL ART IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHT.
RECOGNIZING YOUNG PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN AWARDED THE 2003 PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD AND WHO HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED AS PRUDENTIAL DISTINGUISHED FINALISTS.
Primary Sponsor for House
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT SCHOOLS FROM GIVING STATE MANDATED TESTS WITHIN THREE (3) DAYS FOLLOWING THE SPRING DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME CHANGE.
TO CHANGE THE ASSUMED ANNUITY OPTION FROM A STRAIGHT-LIFE TO A SIXTY-MONTH CERTAIN ANNUITY AND TO CHANGE THE REDUCTION PERCENTAGES FOR THE ANNUITY OPTIONS UNDER THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF POLICE AND FIRE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS TO INCREASE BENEFITS FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES AND BENEFICIARIES AFTER THE DEATH OF AN ACTIVE OR RETIRED MEMBER.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO INCLUDE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFITS IN FINAL AVERAGE PAY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CALCULATING THE AMOUNT OF AN ANNUITY FOR DISABILITY RETIREMENT.
TO REVISE THE MILITARY SERVICE CREDIT UNDER THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW.
TO CHANGE THE METHOD OF REDETERMINING BENEFITS ANNUALLY FOR THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM BY COMPOUNDING THE ANNUAL BENEFIT BY THREE PERCENT (3%) PER YEAR.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE A RETIREE FROM THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO RETURN TO ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT AND BECOME A MEMBER OF THE SYSTEM.
AN ACT TO REDUCE THE YEARS OF CREDITED SERVICE REQUIRED FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS WHO DIE WHILE IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE.
TO REDUCE THE SERVICE CREDIT REQUIREMENT FROM SIXTEEN (16) TO FIVE (5) YEARS TO PURCHASE MILITARY SERVICE TIME IN THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO ALLOW A VOLUNTEER DEPARTMENT THE OPTION TO JOIN THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM WITHOUT PAYING FOR ALL THE SERVICE CREDIT FOR ITS MEMBER’S PRIOR EMPLOYMENT.
TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASES IN THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION RATE UNDER THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM IF BENEFIT INCREASES ARE MANDATED BY THE LEGISLATURE.
TO CHANGE THE CALCULATION OF ANNUITY BENEFIT OPTIONS UNDER THE STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AN ACT TO ALLOW A RETIRANT’S CHILD TO RECEIVE SURVIVOR BENEFICIARY ANNUITY UNDER THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM IF THE RETIRANT DOES NOT HAVE A QUALIFYING SPOUSE.
TO INCREASE THE BENEFIT MULTIPLIERS AND REVISE BENEFIT PROGRAMS 1 AND 2 FOR THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO INCREASE THE BENEFITS TO DISABLED MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM INJURED IN THE ACTUAL PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2001 AND MAKE IT RETROACTIVE.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM BENEFIT PAID TO VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS UNDER A LOCAL FIRE PENSION AND RELIEF FUND.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION FOR MERGER COSTS WITH FOREST ECHOES TECHNICAL INSTITUTE.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO - MERGER COSTS WITH GREAT RIVERS TECHNICAL INSTITUTE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - THE CROSSETT RIDING CLUB - WESTERN HERITAGE PRESERVATION IN ASHLEY COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO THE LAZ ROCKIN' G THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER IN ASHLEY COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - THE CITY OF CROSSETT FOR CENTENNIAL PARK IN CROSSETT, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - THE OPTIONS BATTERED WOMEN'S SHELTER IN MONTICELLO, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE PARENTS TO ATTEND SCHOOL CONFERENCES CONCERNING DISCIPLINARY PROBLEMS WITH THEIR CHILD.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO THE HAMBURG SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER IN HAMBURG, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO THE RURAL AND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN ASHLEY AND DREW COUNTIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO THE HAMBURG/CROSSETT BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - COMMUNITY CENTERS IN DREW AND ASHLEY COUNTIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO - DISTRICT COOLING SYSTEM - PHASE III GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO - DISTANCE LEARNING AND COMPUTER LABORATORIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST GIVE TO TEACHERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF CLASSROOM SUPPLIES.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO THE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN DREW COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO ALLOW THE STATE PLANT BOARD TO ENFORCE LAWS ON THE SALE AND MARKETING OF FOREIGN FISH AND TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF CATFISH IN MARKETING CATFISH PRODUCTS AND IN RESTAURANTS.
AN ACT TO REORGANIZE THE BOARD OF VISITORS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN ASHLEY, CHICOT, AND DESHA COUNTIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, ARKANSAS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BURLINGTON BASEBALL FIELD GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE EDUCATION - SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO REVISE AND RENAME THE ARCHITECTURAL SECTION OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BUILDING SERVICES; AND TO ABOLISH THE ENGINEERING SECTION OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BUILDING SERVICES.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY OF WARREN, ARKANSAS TO INSTALL AN ELEVATOR IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE SAU-TECH - THE ARKANSAS FIRE TRAINING ACADEMY FOR EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING CRUELTY TO ANIMALS AND RELATED OFFENSES; AND CONCERNING ANIMAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ADOPT ANTI-BULLYING POLICIES; TO REQUIRE THE POLICIES TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DEVELOP POLICIES TO PROHIBIT SCHOOL PERSONNEL FROM RECOMMENDING THE USE OF PSYCHOTROPIC PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND TO LIMIT WHO MAY RECOMMEND TESTING FOR CERTAIN BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING ACADEMY AS A SATELLITE CENTER IN WARREN, ARKANSAS, OF THE SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
PROPOSING TO AMEND AMENDMENT 73 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR ORGAN DONOR EDUCATION; AND TO PROVIDE LEAVE TO CERTAIN LIVING DONORS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATIVE FUELS FUND AND A WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE FUND.
TO CLARIFY AND CONFIRM THE POWERS OF THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF TURNPIKE PROJECTS AND ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE THE TURNPIKE PROJECTS.
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT FOR STATE EMPLOYEES TO PROVIDE A DIFFERENT RATE OF ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE FOR FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICE EMPLOYEES.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF AMENDMENT 51 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING VOTER REGISTRATION.
TO ALLOW THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMMISSION TO ENTER INTO DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT CONTRACTS FOR HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION.
AN ACT PERTAINING TO STATE SCHOOL STANDARDS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADEQUATE AND EFFICIENT EDUCATION IN ARKANSAS SCHOOLS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT TEACHER’S DAILY PLANNING PERIOD BE PROVIDED IN INCREMENTS OF NO LESS THAN FORTY (40) MINUTES.
TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR THE RECALL OF STATE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS.
TO ALLOW PERS MEMBERS TO PURCHASE SERVICE CREDIT FOR TIME IN THE NATIONAL GUARD OR ARMED FORCES RESERVE.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES TO NEGOTIATE IN LIEU 0F TAX PAYMENTS WHEN NEGOTIATING A CONTRACT FOR SALE OF PROPERTY OR LEASE OF PROPERTY TO A PRIVATE, FOR PROFIT ENTITY.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT - TOURIST INFORMATION CENTERS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO HOLD BUDGET HEARINGS, TO LIMIT THE PRESESSION BUDGET HEARING PROCEDURE.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE RETIREMENT OR DISABILITY BENEFITS INCOME TAX EXEMPTION.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES BY MUNICIPALITIES AND MUNICIPAL SERVICE AGENCIES.
AN ACT TO MERGE THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO GRANT SUBPOENA POWER TO THE JOINT PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE SENTENCE OF ANY PERSON COMMITTING A FELONY THAT INVOLVES AN INTOLERABLE ACT.
RECOMMENDING THAT THE TEA-21 HIGHWAY AUTHORIZATION LAW BE REAUTHORIZED AND FUNDED AT THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL.
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO CHANGE SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM BIENNIAL TO ANNUAL SESSIONS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE LENGTH OF THE SESSIONS.
CoSponsor for House
AN ACT TO RESTORE THIS STATE'S TRADITIONAL SYSTEM FOR ESTABLISHING LANDLORDS’ LIENS ON CROPS AND TO EXEMPT LANDLORDS’ LIENS ON CROPS FROM THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE-SECURED TRANSACTIONS.
TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL “CHOOSE LIFE” LICENSE PLATE FOR SUPPORT OF ADOPTION PROGRAMS IN ARKANSAS AND PRESCRIBE REGISTRATION FEES.
TO EXEMPT FROM THE STATE SALES AND USE TAX THE GROSS RECEIPTS IN EXCESS OF NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS DERIVED FROM THE SALE OF A TRUCK TRACTOR AND IN EXCESS OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS DERIVED FROM THE SALE OF A SEMITRAILER.
AN ACT TO REPEAL CHAPTER 19 OF TITLE 23 AND TO REFORM ELECTRIC UTILITY REGULATION.
TO MAKE CERTAIN TECHNICAL CORRECTIONSTO THE REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE ANNUITIES UNDER THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT THE ADMISSION PROCESS FOR MEDICAID ELDERCHOICES, A COMMUNITY BASED SERVICE, TO BE IDENTICAL TO THE ADMISSION PROCESS FOR NURSING HOMES.
AN ACT TO ADDRESS INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NURSING HOME PATIENTS AND PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS AGAINST NURSING HOMES.
TO ALLOW FIRE FIGHTERS ON THE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN TO EXTEND THE PARTICIPATION PERIOD UP TO TEN (10) YEARS IF APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PENSION FUND.
TO ALLOW PARTICIPANTS IN POLICE AND FIRE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLANS TO CONTINUE THE DEPOSIT OF FUNDS IN THE DROP PLAN.
TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN FOR POLICE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS MAY REMAIN EMPLOYED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE DROP PERIOD.
TO AUTHORIZE THE DISTRIBUTION OF A PORTION OF THE FUTURE SUPPLEMENT FUND TO THE LOCAL FIRE AND POLICE PENSION FUNDS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN FOR POLICE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS MAY REMAIN EMPLOYED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE DROP PERIOD.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATIVE FUELS FUND AND A WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE FUND.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF - THE SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE, AQUACULTURE/FISHERIES, HUMAN SCIENCES RESEARCH AND EXTENSION PROGRAMS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE GUIDELINES FOR THE ARKANSAS BOARD OF COUNSELING TO USE WHEN ESTABLISHING THE STANDARDS FOR COUNSELING.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO WAIVE EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING AN ARKANSAS TEACHING LICENSE WHO HAVE AN OUT OF STATE TEACHING LICENSE AND EXPERIENCE.
AN ACT TO REVISE TITLE 21,CHAPTER 3, SUBCHAPTER 3 CONCERNING VETERANS PREFERENCES.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - THE DELTA DREAMS INITIATIVE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE HOME INSPECTOR REGISTRATION PROVISIONS; AND TO CREATE A NEW HOME HOME INSPECTORS REGISTRATION ACT.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 25-1-106 TO ESTABLISH TIMEFRAMES FOR THE JOINT PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REGARDING JOINT PERFORMANCE REVIEW EVALUATIONS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS STUDENT ASSESSMENT AND EDUCATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2003".
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR PUBLIC SERVICE.
Committees
Committees
Vice Chair:
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS - SENATE
Alternate:
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ALTERNATES