Representative Eric Harris (R)
P. O. Box 7602, Springdale, 72766
District: 94
District:
94
Seniority: 26
Seniority:
26
Occupation: Self Employed
Occupation:
Self Employed
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Serving first term in House 2003, 2005, 2007
Public Service:
Serving first term in House 2003, 2005, 2007
Bills
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CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS FIRE AND POLICE PENSION REVIEW BOARD TO REQUIRE LOCAL MILLAGE MODIFICATION UPON CONSOLIDATION WITH THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO CHANGE THE UNIFORMED CONTRIBUTION RATE FOR VOLUNTEER LOCATIONS AND TO CHANGE THE AMOUNT OF PRIOR SERVICE RECOGNIZED FOR NEW VOLUNTEER DEPARTMENTS.
CONCERNING THE FIRE AND POLICE PENSION REVIEW BOARD TO REQUIRE CERTAIN PENSION FUNDS TO CONSOLIDATE WITH THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM; TO REQUIRE A COMPOUND COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT UPON CONSOLIDATION.
CONCERNING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO ADD A MINIMUM EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION.
TO REDIRECT FUNDING FROM GENERAL REVENUE TO THE ALLOCATION FORMULA FOR RETIREMENT EMPLOYER GROUPS.
TO CHANGE THE CAPPED AMOUNT OF TOTAL BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AN ACT CONCERNING LUMP SUM BENEFIT PAYMENTS TO MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE MONTHLY STIPENDS AWARDED TO MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AN ACT CONCERNING WAIVERS OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM EARNINGS LIMITATION.
AN ACT AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DETERMINATION OF SALARY IN SETTING ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM BENEFITS AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 24-7-202 TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF SALARY .
AN ACT CONCERNING RESCISSION OF TERMINATION OF ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP IN THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RETURN TO WORK AFTER RETIREMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF THE ARKANSAS FIRE AND POLICE PENSION REVIEW BOARD TO CORRECT OBSOLETE CODE CITATIONS.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF COMPENSATION UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 24-10-506 CONCERNING LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE SERVICE.
PERTAINING TO BENEFITS, CREDITED SERVICE, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, EMPLOYEE AND EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS, AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
PERTAINING TO BENEFITS, CREDITED SERVICE, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, EMPLOYEE AND EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS, AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
PERTAINING TO BENEFITS, CREDITED SERVICE, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, EMPLOYEE AND EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS, AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS DISTRICT JUDGE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
PERTAINING TO BENEFITS, CREDITED SERVICE, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, EMPLOYEE AND EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS, AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PURCHASE OF UNIVERSAL LIFE INSURANCE CONTRACTS BY THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
PERTAINING TO BENEFITS, CREDITED SERVICE, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, EMPLOYEE AND EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS, AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AMENDING THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONCERNING BENEFITS, CREDITED SERVICE, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, EMPLOYEE AND EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS, AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SYSTEM.
PERTAINING TO BENEFITS, CREDITED SERVICE, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, EMPLOYEE AND EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS, AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AMENDING THE ARKANSAS DISTRICT JUDGE RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONCERNING BENEFITS, CREDITED SERVICE, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, EMPLOYEE AND EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS, AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SYSTEM
PERTAINING TO BENEFITS, CREDITED SERVICE, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, EMPLOYEE AND EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS, AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AMENDING THE ARKANSAS JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONCERNING BENEFITS, CREDITED SERVICE, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, EMPLOYEE AND EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS, AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SYSTEM.
AMENDING THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONCERNING BENEFITS, CREDITED SERVICE, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, EMPLOYEE AND EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS, AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SYSTEM.
AN ACT CONCERNING BENEFITS, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, CREDITED SERVICE, EMPLOYEE AND EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS, AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS FIRE AND POLICE PENSION REVIEW BOARD.
AN ACT AMENDING THE LAWS OF THE ARKANSAS FIRE AND POLICE PENSION REVIEW BOARD CONCERNING BENEFITS, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, CREDITED SERVICE, EMPLOYEE AND EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS, AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE BOARD.
TO AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF RETROACTIVE BENEFIT INCREASES TO SURVIVING SPOUSES OF DECEASED FIREFIGHTERS KILLED WHILE ON DUTY WHO APPLY FOR BENEFIT RESTORATION.
TO TRANSFER ALL ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM STAFF HIRED AFTER JANUARY 1, 1999, FROM THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO APPLY CERTAIN FOUNDATION FUNDING AMOUNTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATING IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM AND TO CREATE THE PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH INSURANCE FUND.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR AN INTERNET BROADCAST OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE.
AN ACT FOR THE NORTHWEST TECHNICAL INSTITUTE - A NURSING EDUCATION FACILITY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO PROHIBIT INTERFERENCE WITH STUDENT- LED AND STUDENT-INITIATED PRAYERS AT PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNCTIONS WITHIN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO PUT ARKANSAS CHILDREN FIRST BY ENSURING A GREATER PORTION OF TAX DOLLARS ARE SPENT IN THE CLASSROOM.
AN ACT AMENDING ARKANSAS CODE 3-9-202 CONCERNING ADVERTISING AT LARGE ATTENDANCE FACILITIES.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE PARENTAL CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WITH UNIVERSAL ELIGIBILITY.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE ARKANSAS FAMILIES WITH AN ALTERNATIVE FOR ACCESSING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO IMPROVE STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.
AN ACT TO ALLOW CLASSROOM TEACHERS TO MAINTAIN ORDER BY SECURING WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES IN THE CLASSROOM.
TO REQUIRE THAT NOTIFICATION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS INCLUDE THAT NO VEHICLE REGISTRATION RENEWAL WILL BE ISSUED TO ANY PERSON WHO HAS AN OUTSTANDING WARRANT FOR HIS OR HER ARREST.
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN APPLICANTS FROM DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO ISSUE A PERMIT-BY-RULE UNDER THE ARKANSAS WATER AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ACT.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS FROM EMPLOYING A NONSCHOOL EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM CONTRACT WORK ON A SCHOOL CAMPUS IF THE NONSCHOOL EMPLOYEE IS A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER.
AN ACT TO ALLOW HOME SCHOOLS TO USE PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES FOR EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE THAT APPROPRIATION BILLS ARE VALID FOR ONE FISCAL YEAR; TO REQUIRE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO MEET IN FISCAL SESSION DURING EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS; AND TO SET LENGTH OF SESSIONS.
CoSponsor
TO CREATE A PRESUMPTION RELATING TO THE USE OF DEADLY PHYSICAL FORCE; TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF DEADLY PHYSICAL FORCE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO CREATE CIVIL IMMUNITY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST PROVIDE TO PARENTS AN ANNUAL BODY MASS INDEX REPORT ON EACH STUDENT.
TO ALLOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO VOLUNTARILY PROVIDE TO PARENTS STUDENT HEALTH REPORTS WITH THE BODY MASS INDEX PERCENTILE FOR THE STUDENT WHO IS THE SUBJECT OF THE REPORT.
TO ALLOW MILITARY OFFICERS OF THE ARMED SERVICES TO RECEIVE THE SAME INCOME TAX EXEMPTION AS ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF THE ARMED SERVICES.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS INFORMATION READING SERVICES FOR THE BLIND WITHIN THE DIVISION OF STATE SERVICES FOR THE BLIND OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE INDEPENDENT PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY BY QUALIFIED PERSONS AT THE MASTER'S LEVEL.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE RETIREMENT OR DISABILITY BENEFITS INCOME TAX EXEMPTION.
TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR LOW-INCOME TAXPAYERS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE GROCERY TAX RELIEF.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO PROVIDE THAT TAXES ON AVIATION FUEL BE REMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE REGIONAL AIRPORT.
TO PROVIDE THAT ALL REAL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY A REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY IN FEE SIMPLE TITLE FOR AVIATION PURPOSES IS EXEMPT FROM ANNEXATION AND MUNICIPAL REGULATION.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ALTERNATIVE FUELS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND THE ARKANSAS ALTERNATIVE FUELS DEVELOPMENT FUND AND TO REPEAL OBSOLETE SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATED TO ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND WEATHERIZATION.
TO REDUCE THE SALES AND USE TAX RATE ON NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRICITY USED OR CONSUMED IN MANUFACTURING IN THIS STATE.
TO PROVIDE NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS REGARDING RIGHTS TO LOWER ASSESSMENTS ON THE TAXPAYER'S HOMESTEAD USED AS A PRINCIPAL PLACE OF RESIDENCE AS CONTAINED IN THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
TO CLARIFY THAT OTHER PUBLIC ENTITIES MAY OBTAIN SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE USED FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO PERMIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO DEVELOP A POLICY ALLOWING THE USE OF CANDY AND GUM IN THE CLASSROOM.
TO LIMIT THE LOCATION OF ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES IN PROXIMITY TO LOCATIONS FREQUENTED BY CHILDREN.
TO CREATE A CRIMINAL OFFENSE PROHIBITING SEX OFFENDERS FROM LIVING NEAR VICTIMS OR CONTACTING VICTIMS AND TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1997.
AN ACT FOR THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE - BURNS HALL RENOVATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE - BURNS HALL RENOVATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE - WORKFORCE TECHNOLOGY CENTER EXPANSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE - TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING ACT OF 2003 AND TO ENSURE THAT EVERY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE STATE RECEIVES THE FULL AMOUNT OF FOUNDATION FUNDING.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL FUNDING BY SUPPLEMENTING THE AMOUNT OF PER STUDENT FOUNDATION FUNDING DISTRIBUTED TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR THE 2007-2008 AND 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEARS.
AN ACT TO DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR ENDORSED CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT COURSES THAT MAY BE TAUGHT ALONG WITH ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES IN HIGH SCHOOLS AND TO REPEAL THE CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT COURSE APPROVAL PANEL.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - GRANTS TO FIRE DEPARTMENTS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2007-2009 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CITIES AND COUNTIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE - COUNTY AID AND MUNICIPAL AID APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT - HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO FINANCE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COUNTY AID AND MUNCIPAL AID.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT - COUNTY, DISTRICT AND STATE FAIRS AND FAIR CONSORTIUMS CONSTRUCTION,MAINTENANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2007-2009 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - ARKANSAS CHILD ABUSE/RAPE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMISSION - STATEWIDE GRANTS TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS APPROPRIATION.
TO AMEND THE UTILITY FACILITY ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC PROTECTION ACT AND THE ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT OF 2003.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE APPLICATION OF POULTRY LITTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ESTABLISHED STANDARDS WHILE A MANAGEMENT PLAN IS PENDING.
TO ESTABLISH A HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES OR THEIR EQUIVALENT FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES TO BE USED AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
AN ACT TO ENSURE BETTER UTILIZATION AND COORDINATION OF THE STATE S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE RESOURCES DEVOTED TO SERVING CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES.
AN ACT TO REESTABLISH FAIRNESS, TRANSPARENCY, AND COMPETITION IN THE BIDDING PRACTICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLICLY FUNDED BUILDINGS, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND FACILITIES.
AN ACT TO INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY WITH A UNIFORM ACCOUNTING SYSTEM ENSURING EXISTING FUNDS ARE SPENT EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY.
AN ACT TO MAKE IMMUNIZATION OF CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES VOLUNTARY FOR IMMUNIZATIONS AGAINST SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES.
AN ACT CONCERNING DISCLOSURE BY A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHEN ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH A STATE AGENCY.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF MS. POLLY ANN WOOD CREWS AND IN RECOGNITION OF HER MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HER LOCAL COMMUNITY.
ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO ASSIST THE PEOPLE OF DUMAS, ARKANSAS.
RECOGNIZING JUSTIN MINKEL FOR BEING ONE (1) OF FOUR (4) FINALISTS FOR THE NATIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD.
CoSponsor for Senate
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE GROSS RECEIPTS TAX ON MINI-WAREHOUSE AND SELF-STORAGE RENTAL SERVICES UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE RETIREMENT OR DISABILITY BENEFITS INCOME TAX EXEMPTION.
TO EXPAND DRUG COURT PROGRAMS; TO CREATE A DIVISION OF DRUG COURT PROGRAMS WITHIN THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS; AND TO CREATE THE DRUG COURT ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT INTERNET SALES INTO ARKANSAS OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS IF THE PATIENT HAS NOT ACTUALLY CONSULTED A PRESCRIBING PRACTITIONER.
AN ACT TO EXEMPT NURSING FACILITIES THAT PROVIDE NURSING CARE EXCLUSIVELY UNDER LIFE-CARE FACILITY CONTRACTS FROM THE STATE'S QUALITY ASSURANCE FEE.
TO PROVIDE FOR A REAL-TIME ELECTRONIC LOGBOOK FOR A PHARMACY TO RECORD PURCHASES OF PSEUDOPHEDRINE AND OTHER SIMILAR SUBSTANCES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND ACCESS TO THE REAL-TIME ELECTRONIC LOGBOOK; AND FOR PENALTIES.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF JUDGE TERRY CRABTREE AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE JUDICIARY AND TO THE PEOPLE OF ARKANSAS.
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