Senator David Burnett (D)
P. O. Box 704, Osceola, 72730
District: 15
District:
15
Seniority: 26
Seniority:
26
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Senate 2011
Public Service:
Senate 2011
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
AN ACT FOR THE EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES - COMMUNITY GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION - OPERATING EXPENSES, MAINTENANCE AND OTHER PURPOSES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES - GRANTS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENTS, SEARCH AND RESCUE, EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE - GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - HISTORIC DYESS COLONY/JOHNNY CASH BOYHOOD HOME HERITAGE SITES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
REGARDING THE SENTENCE ENHANCEMENT FOR DOMESTIC BATTERING IN THE FIRST, SECOND, OR THIRD DEGREE.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FOR SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ACT.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT AND TO REGULATE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE AND PROCESSING CENTERS.
TO REGULATE ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS; TO PROVIDE RULE-MAKING AUTHORITY FOR § 23-99-418, AS AMENDED BY ACT 196 OF 2011.
Primary Sponsor for House
TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR AMENDING COVENANTS RESTRICTING THE USE OR DEVELOPMENT OF REAL PROPERTY.
CoSponsor
TO AMEND SEVERAL PROVISIONS OF THE LAW CONCERNING MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, A GED, OR ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES TOWARD A GED WHILE RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT BELOW WHICH SALES AND USE TAX IS NOT DUE ON THE PURCHASE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, TRAILER, OR SEMITRAILER.
TO DECREASE THE SALES AND USE TAX ON NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRICITY USED BY MANUFACTURERS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE STATE SALES AND USE TAX RATE ON FOOD AND FOOD INGREDIENTS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF PROVOKING A PERSON TO VIOLATE AN ORDER OF PROTECTION AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
REGARDING THE AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY IN A CIVIL ACTION AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN WATER SYSTEMS TO MAINTAIN A LEVEL OF FLUORIDE TO PREVENT TOOTH DECAY.
REGARDING SUBSTANCES IN SCHEDULE I AND SCHEDULE VI AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSFERABILITY OF CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS AND DETERMINATION LETTERS AMONG VARIOUS OPERATIONAL SECTIONS OF A SINGLE SERVICE PROVIDER.
TO REGULATE THE ISSUANCE OF A BROKER'S PRICE OPINION BY A REAL ESTATE LICENSEE.
TO AUTHORIZE A LIVING WILL DESIGNATION TO BE PLACED ON A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD.
TO TRANSFER RESPONSIBILITY FOR COLLECTION OF SALES AND USE TAXES TO SELLERS ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF SELLING TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AND SERVICES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO ALLOW AN AUXILIARY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER APPOINTED AS A RESERVE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO ADMINISTER BLOOD ALCOHOL TESTS AND TO OPERATE A DEVICE TO DETECT EXCESSIVE SPEEDING.
TO PROVIDE SCHOOL DISTRICTS THE CHOICE OF HOLDING SCHOOL ELECTIONS ON THE SAME DATE AS GENERAL ELECTIONS OR IN SEPTEMBER; TO AMEND RELATED PROVISIONS OF LAW CONCERNING THE TERM OF SERVICE FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS.
RECOGNIZING THE MANY CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY CITIZENS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY AND THE BEST INTEREST OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO PROMOTE RELATIONSHIPS WITH TURKISH PEOPLE.
CoSponsor for House
TO AMEND THE DATES FOR PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO KEEP ANY EXCESS UNIFORM RATE OF TAX COLLECTION REVENUES THAT REMAIN AFTER FULLY FUNDING STUDENT FOUNDATION FUNDING FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FROM THE UNIFORM RATE OF TAX COLLECTION.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ACCELERATION FUND WITHIN THE ARKANSAS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ACCELERATION FUND COMMITTEE.
Committees
Committees
Vice Chair:
ALC-LITIGATION REPORTS OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE
Vice Chair:
CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE