Representative Robert J. White
412 Arkansas Street, Camden, 71701
District: 5
District:
5
Seniority: 24
Seniority:
24
Occupation: Director, Student Life
Occupation:
Director, Student Life
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: House 1999, 2001,2003
Public Service:
House 1999, 2001, 2003
Bills
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AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EIGHTY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2002-2003 FISCAL YEAR.
TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEM OF THE SENATE THE SAME NUMBER OF ARKANSAS FLAGS AND AMERICAN FLAGS AS ARE AVAILABLE TO CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO CITIES IN COLUMBIA AND OUACHITA COUNTIES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO TRANSFER THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS FIRE SERVICES BOARDS INTO THE ARKANSAS FIRE SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD.
AN ACT FOR THE SAU-TECH - VARIOUS RENOVATION PROJECTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - THE CITY OF CAMDEN, ARKANSAS FOR SUPPORT TO THE MINORITY BUSINESS INCUBATOR REVOLVING LOAN FUND GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN HOUSE DISTRICT #5 - OUACHITA, NEVADA AND COLUMBIA COUNTIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION - TECHNICAL INSTITUTE STUDY COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - EXPENSES TO REVISE CONTENT STANDARD AND CURRICULUM FRAMEWORKS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO REVISE CONTENT STANDARDS AND CURRICULUM FRAMEWORKS ADOPTED BY THE STATE IN CORE ACADEMIC AREAS OF READING, WRITING, MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, AND CIVICS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT ALL COURSES OFFERED BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS BE ALIGNED WITH THE ARKANSAS CURRICULUM FRAMEWORKS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR A COST OF LIVING SALARY INCREASE FOR CLASSIFIED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES.
AN ACT TO REVISE THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF MEETINGS FOR THE ARKANSAS FIRE TRAINING ACADEMY.
AN ACT TO CONFORM THE ARKANSAS CODE TO COMPLY WITH THE RECENT ARKANSAS SUPREME COURT DECISION IN THE LAKE VIEW CASE.
AN ACT TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO TAKE THE AMERICAN COLLEGE TEST; TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' PERFORMANCE ON THE AMERICAN COLLEGE TEST; TO CREATE THE E-PASS PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 6, CHAPTER 17, SUBCHAPTER 2 TO PROVIDE FOR AN INTERIM PERSONNEL POLICIES COMMITTEE IN THE EVENT OF CONSOLIDATION.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 6, CHAPTER 17, SUBCHAPTER 2 TO PROVIDE FOR A UNIFORM REDUCTION IN FORCE POLICY.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE TWO-YEAR COLLEGE AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE STUDY COMMITTEE.
FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE IN THE HOUSE CHAMBER AT 10:00 A.M., TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2003.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
AN ACT TO REQUIRE ALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM EXPANSION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE SAU-TECH - THE AVIATION PROGRAM AT TEXARKANA GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT SCHOOLS FROM GIVING STATE MANDATED TESTS WITHIN THREE (3) DAYS FOLLOWING THE SPRING DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME CHANGE.
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 CONNECT VARIOUS AGRICULTURE RELATED AGENCIES TO AN ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT.
AN ACT TO ADDRESS INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NURSING HOME PATIENTS AND PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS AGAINST NURSING HOMES.
TO INCLUDE THE NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION BONUSES AS SALARY FOR THE PURPOSES OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO PERMIT DISABLED VETERANS PARKING PRIVILEGES IN THOSE AREAS DESIGNATED FOR PARKING ONLY BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
TO PERMIT DISABLED VETERANS PARKING PRIVILEGES IN THOSE AREAS DESIGNATED FOR PARKING ONLY BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATIVE FUELS FUND AND A WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE FUND.
TO ALLOW A HOMESTEAD OWNER TO REDEEM HIS OR HER LAND IF HE OR SHE DID NOT RECEIVE ACTUAL NOTICE OF THE SALE.
TO REQUIRE COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND STATE GOVERNMENTS TO WITHHOLD MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR EMPLOYEES UPON REQUEST.
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 CREATE THE “COMMISSION ON CLOSING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT GAP IN ARKANSAS”.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GRADES NINE (9) THROUGH TWELVE (12) TO ATTEND A FULL SCHOOL DAY.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS HERITAGE - BUILDING RENOVATION/EXHIBITS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY RESULTING FROM THE DEMUTUALIZATION OF AN INSURANCE COMPANY; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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 RURAL AND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN NEVADA COUNTY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO GIVE PRIORITY IN AWARDS TO APPLICANTS AGREEING TO TEACH IN SUBJECT MATTER AREAS OF CRITICAL NEED OR IN GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OF CRITICAL TEACHER
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DETERMINE AND PREPARE A LIST OF THE SKILLS THAT A CHILD SHOULD HAVE IN ORDER TO BE PREPARED WHEN ENTERING KINDERGARTEN.
AN ACT FOR THE SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY - UNIVERSITY SCIENCE CENTER AND VARIOUS FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO CREATE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AN OFFICE FOR THE PURPOSE OF TEACHER RECRUITMENT.
AN ACT FOR THE SAU-TECH - THE ARKANSAS FIRE TRAINING ACADEMY FOR EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO INCREASE MINORITY INVOLVEMENT IN RAISING AWARENESS OF THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PROSTATE AND TESTICULAR CANCER.
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE EMERGENCY SECONDARY EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM; TO CREATE THE STATE TEACHER ASSISTANCE RESOURCE PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WITHHOLD MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR EMPLOYEES UPON REQUEST OR STATE THE REASON FOR NOT WITHHOLDING.
AN ACT TO ALLOW A TEACHER TO HAVE A WITNESS OR REPRESENTATIVE OF THE TEACHER'S CHOICE PRESENT DURING ANY DISCIPLINARY OR GRIEVANCE MATTER UPON REQUEST OF THE TEACHER.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT, LICENSURE, AND ASSESSMENT BOARD.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATIONAL ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE COMMITTEE ON CLOSING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT GAP IN ARKANSAS.
TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATON TO DEFINE AND PUBLISH ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO REPORT COMPLIANCE WITH PERSONNEL POLICY COMMITTEE REQUIREMENTS.
AN ACT TO CREATE A HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE; TO COORDINATE EFFORTS TO COMBAT INADEQUATE HEALTH CARE ON THE EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF CHILDREN.
URGING LEGISLATORS TO COMMIT TO THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED HEALTHY BEHAVIOR DURING THE 84TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
PROPOSING TO AMEND AMENDMENT 73 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
CoSponsor for Senate
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATIVE FUELS FUND AND A WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE FUND.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS IN CLARK, DALLAS, NEVADA, OUACHITA AND COLUMBIA COUNTIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - COUNTY FAIR BOARDS IN CLARK, DALLAS, NEVADA, OUACHITA AND COLUMBIA COUNTIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION - TWO YEAR COLLEGE MODEL FORMULA FUND APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO THE COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES.