Senator Jerry Bookout
1717 James, Jonesboro, 72404
District: 14
District:
14
Seniority: 28
Seniority:
28
Occupation: Retired/Funeral Director
Occupation:
Retired/Funeral Director
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran: yes
Veteran:
yes
Public Service: Served in House 1967, 1969 and 1971; Senate in 197
Public Service:
Served in House 1967, 1969 and 1971; Senate in 197
Bills
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History
TO REQUIRE TEN PERCENT (10%) INTEREST ON THE DELINQUENT PAYMENT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES.
AN ACT CONCERNING MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORTS OBTAINED FROM COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.
TO DEPOSIT ADDITIONAL FINES FOR MOVING TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS INTO THE ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL POLICE CAR CAMERA FUND.
AN ACT FOR THE SAU-TECH - JONESBORO, ARKANSAS FIRE TRAINING SATELLITE CENTER APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2005-2007 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR SAU-TECH - THE NORTHEAST ARKANSAS FIRE TRAINING SATELLITE CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO ALLOW STATE INSTITUTIONS TO COLLECT FEES FOR RENT OF PARKING SPACES WITHOUT THE FEES BEING CONSIDERED AS PAYMENT FOR A SERVICE.
AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE MEDICAL PRACTICES ACT AND RELATED STATUTES.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE FEES FOR ORIGINAL AND RENEWAL CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION FOR CORPORATIONS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE A LUMP-SUM BENEFIT FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AN ACT TO REDUCE THE DEDUCTION FOR EARLY RETIREMENT UNDER THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE AN AUTOMATIC SURVIVOR BENEFIT FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM THAT ARE MARRIED AND DO NOT ELECT ANOTHER FORM OF BENEFIT.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 12-80- 103, PERTAINING TO SEISMIC ZONES, TO REFER TO THE ARKANSAS FIRE PREVENTION CODE.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD TO ISSUE EDUCATIONAL MEDICAL LICENSES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THREE (3) YEARS OF INTERNSHIP OR RESIDENCY FOR FOREIGN APPLICATIONS FOR MEDICAL LICENSURE.
AN ACT TO ALLOW ANY CERTIFIED PERSONNEL TO EARN UP TO TWELVE (12) HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDIT.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE FOR UNDERGROUND AND ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE PURPOSES OF ACT 484 OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF 2003 AND ACT 46 OF THE FIRST EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF 2003.
TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION TO EMPLOYEES OF STATE AGENCIES AND STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION WHO WERE CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY IN EMERGENCY ACTIVITIES AFTER SEPTEMBER 11, 2001.
AN ACT TO ALLOW COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY EXPENDITURES FOR NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NONTRADITIONAL OR TRANSFER STUDENTS.
AN ACT TO LIMIT PUBLIC COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY EXPENDITURES FOR ACADEMIC, MERIT, AND PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIPS.
TO PROVIDE THAT MANUFACTURERS' REBATES FROM SALES OF NEW MOTOR VEHICLES ARE NOT GROSS RECEIPTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CALCULATING ARKANSAS SALES TAX.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - FACILITIES FOR NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT AND VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO PERMIT THE CREATION OF A POSITION FOR A SCHOOL DISTRICT COORDINATOR FOR COUNTIES WITH SIX (6) OR MORE SCHOOL DISTRICTS LOCATED IN THE COUNTY.
TO PROVIDE THAT A COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS NOT A TAXING UNIT FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE INCREASED PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE BURIAL ASSOCIATION LAW.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - UNIVERSITY LIBRARY, WILSON HALL, THE COMPUTER SYSTEM AND DISTANCE LEARNING INFRASTRUCTURE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT FOR THE CRAIGHEAD COUNTY VALLEY VIEW VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT FOR THE NORTHEAST ARKANSAS DISTRICT FAIR GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CITIES IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - RIVERSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO CLASSIFY AND DESIGNATE THE TEACHING AND INSTRUCTION PERSONNEL AT THE ARKANSAS POLICE CORPS TRAINING PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK AS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES - STATE ASSISTANCE TO AREA AGENCIES ON AGING GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT FOR THE NORTHEAST ARKANSAS REGIONAL LIBRARY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE CITIES AND COUNTIES TO CREATE OR ASSIST WITH THE CONTINUATION OF COMMUNITY-BASED OR REGION-BASED INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAMS.
AN ACT TO ALLOW ALL FIREFIGHTERS TO PURCHASE UP TO TWO (2) YEARS OF MILITARY SERVICE CREDIT.
AN ACT TO ALLOW ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM MEMBERS TO ENTER THE DROP PROGRAM WITH FEWER YEARS OF SERVICE.
AN ACT TO ALLOW AN INDIVIDUAL MEMBER OF THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO PARTICIPATE IN BENEFIT PROGRAM 2 UPON HIS OR HER OWN ELECTION.
AN ACT TO ALLOW POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO REMOVE THE AGE REQUIREMENT FOR THE ADDITIONAL MONTHLY PENSION BENEFITS FOR POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS AND TO EXTEND THE ADDITIONAL MONTHLY PENSION BENEFITS TO SURVIVORS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE SERVICE CREDIT FOR EMPLOYMENT AS A PUBLIC SAFETY OR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHEN DETERMINING RETIREMENT ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES BY FURTHERING THE GOAL OF PROVIDING ALL ARKANSANS WITH THE ABILITY TO CONNECT TO THE WORLD WIDE WEB VIA BROADBAND.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY BETWEEN THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION AND THE STATE LAND COMMISSIONER.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM MEMBERS BY INCREASING THE LIFETIME MULTIPLIER.
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO CHANGE SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM BIENNIAL TO ANNUAL SESSIONS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE LENGTH OF THE SESSIONS.
RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE ARKANSAS AGING INITIATIVE FOR ITS SPECIALIZED GERIATRIC SERVICES TO OLDER ARKANSANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
TO COMMEND MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION FOR EFFORTS TO PROTECT SOCIAL SECURITY AND TO REQUEST THAT THE DELEGATION WORK TO OPPOSE EFFORTS TO DIVERT SOCIAL SECURITY TO INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS.
CONGRATULATING THE 2005 CLASS AA STATE BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPION BUFFALO ISLAND CENTRAL MUSTANGS.
Primary Sponsor for House
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY OF BAY, ARKANSAS FOR A NEW SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY OF MONETTE, ARKANSAS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CITY HALL GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY OF BROOKLAND, ARKANSAS FOR SEWER REPAIRS AND UPGRADES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO MANDATE EYE AND VISION SCREENING PROCEDURES AND TESTS FOR CHILDREN.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE INSTANT RUNOFF VOTING FOR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL STATIONED OVERSEAS.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - NURSING CLASSROOM AND LABORATORY BUILDING GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO THE LAKE CITY MUSEUM IN CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY OF BAY, ARKANSAS FOR A LIBRARY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS FOR PARKS AND RECREATION IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAWAY RODEO ARENA IN CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - PUBLIC LIBRARIES, MUSEUMS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - BLACK ROCK AND CORD SENIOR CITIZENS CENTERS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - LAWRENCE, INDEPENDENCE, AND GREENE COUNTY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CITY OF MAGNESS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - VARIOUS PARKS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - LAWRENCE COUNTY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - LAWRENCE COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO IMPOSE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR ELECTRICAL VIOLATIONS; AND TO ALLOW AN APPEAL OF THE CIVIL PENALTIES TO THE BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE QUALIFICATIONS OF BOILER INSPECTORS; TO AMEND THE TIME FOR INTERNAL INSPECTIONS OF LOW PRESSURE BOILERS; AND TO ELIMINATE THE BOND REQUIREMENT FOR THE CHIEF BOILER INSPECTOR.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAWS PERTAINING TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AND TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF "TAXING UNIT".
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO HAVE A REDUCTION IN FORCE POLICY IN EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT BASED UPON OBJECTIVE CRITERIA.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF TRUSTEES ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AN ACT TO ALLOW AN INCREASE IN THE AMORTIZATION PERIOD FOR UNFUNDED LIABILITIES IN THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AN ACT TO CHANGE THE RATE OF INTEREST EARNED ON THE ARKANSAS STATE POLICE OFFICERS DEFERRED OPTION PLAN.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE A DISABILITY MEDICAL EXAMINATION UNDER THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM BE PERFORMED BY BOARD-DESIGNATED MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ASSISTANCE FOR INDIGENT PERSONS; TO ENSURE THAT PROVIDERS ARE TREATED FAIRLY AND IMPARTIALLY.
AN ACT TO CONTROL THE DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN PRECURSOR INGREDIENTS UTILIZED TO MANUFACTURE METHAMPHETAMINE.
TO PROVIDE THAT ON-CALL MEDICAL SPECIALISTS REQUIRED TO BE ON CALL TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS PER DAY AT A HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CENTER MAY BECOME MEMBERS OF APERS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY ELIGIBILITY FOR AND SERVICE ON THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD.
AN ACT TO EXTEND THE TIME PERIOD FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO FILE A BUDGET AND EXPENDITURES REPORT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND TRANSFER AGREEMENTS AMONG COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN ARKANSAS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES.
TO ESTABLISH QUALIFICATIONS AND OVERSIGHT REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICATION ASSISTIVE PERSONS.
AN ACT TO CREATE A DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL PROMOTION AND MARKETING WITHIN THE STATE PLANT BOARD.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF DR. FAY W. BOOZMAN AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF MR. CLAUD CASH AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF MR. MIKE EVERETT AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF HUNTING, TRAPPING, AND FISHING.
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO CHANGE SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM BIENNIAL TO ANNUAL SESSIONS AND TO ESTABLISH THE LENGTH OF THE SESSIONS.
COMMENDING THE ARKANSAS SOLDIERS, AIRMEN, SAILORS, AND MARINES OF THE ARKANSAS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AND THE ARMED FORCES RESERVE FOR THEIR SERVICE.
HONORING THE ACADEMIC AND CHEERLEADING ACHIEVEMENTS OF BUFFALO ISLAND CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL.
CoSponsor for House
TO ASSIST STUDENTS AT STATE-SUPPORTED POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS WHO ARE CALLED INTO MILITARY SERVICE.
TO ALLOW A TEACHER TO EARN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDIT FOR TIME REQUIRED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR TO PLAN AND PREPARE A CURRICULUM AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL FOR HIS OR HER ASSIGNED CLASSES.
AN ACT TO CONTINUE THE SUPPLEMENTAL MIXED DRINK TAX OF FOUR PERCENT (4%) FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE AN ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARSHIP TO A STUDENT IN EACH OF THE SEVENTY-FIVE (75) COUNTIES IN ARKANSAS.
TO ENCOURAGE ALL INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PARTIAL TUITION WAIVER PROGRAM FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD AND THE RESERVES.
ENCOURAGING EACH AND EVERY CITIZEN OF THE STATE TO DONATE MONEY TO THE ARKANSAS RESERVE COMPONENTS EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND.
TO ENCOURAGE ALL PHYSICIANS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS IN ARKANSAS TO ACCEPT TRICARE PATIENTS.