Senator Johnny Key (R)
P. O. Box 350, Mountain Home, 72654
District: 1
District:
1
Seniority: 18
Seniority:
18
Occupation: Engineer, Business Owner - Open Arms Learning Center, Inc. (Child Care Centers)
Occupation:
Engineer, Business Owner - Open Arms Learning Center, Inc. (Child Care Centers)
Church Affiliation: Assembly of God
Church Affiliation:
Assembly of God
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Baxter County Justice of the Peace 1997-2002; House 2003, 2005, 2007; Senate 2009
Public Service:
Baxter County Justice of the Peace 1997-2002; House 2003, 2005, 2007; Senate 2009
Bills
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History
TO CLARIFY THE DESIGNATION OF OPTION BENEFICIARIES UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO PROMULGATE RULES CONCERNING OPTION BENEFICIARIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO MODIFY THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM STATUTES IN TITLE 24 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO ESTABLISH THE RIGHT OF AN ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM MEMBER TO REMAIN AN ACTIVE MEMBER WHEN EMPLOYED BY AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE THAT EMPLOYERS IN THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM MUST MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED MEMBERS WHO HAVE RETURNED TO WORK.
TO MAKE CHANGES TO TITLE 24, SUBCHAPTER 7, OF THE ARKANSAS CODE ADDRESSING THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS.
TO AMEND THE STATUTES CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE STATUTES CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO INCREASE THE INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY BENEFITS AND TO PROVIDE FOR A COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT TO THE INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY BENEFITS.
TO PROVIDE A COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT TO THE INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY BENEFITS.
TO CLARIFY THAT THE COST-OF-LIVING INCREASE APPLIES TO MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN.
TO AMEND THE CURRENT PROVISIONS REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF POLICE OFFICERS INTO THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO PROVIDE CADETS THE ABILITY TO PURCHASE SERVICE CREDIT UNDER THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS; TO BRING THE PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS INTO COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING MEMBER BENEFITS UNDER THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS.
TO MANDATE THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT BE NOTIFIED IN THE EVENT THAT A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER TREATS A BURN THAT REASONABLY COULD BE CONNECTED TO CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.
TO CLARIFY THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING A SETOFF OF DEBTS FROM STATE INCOME TAX REFUNDS.
AN ACT TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS.
TO EXTEND THE TERMINATION PERIOD REQUIRED FOR RETIREMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE AT LEAST TWO-FOR-ONE SERVICE CREDIT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW A CREDIT FOR SALES OR USE TAXES PAID TO ANOTHER STATE FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, A TRAILER, OR A SEMITRAILER AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - MOUNTAIN HOME - EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY NEEDS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - MOUNTAIN HOME - VADA SHEID COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
CONCERNING SERVICE CREDIT FOR FORMER MILITARY PERSONNEL UNDER THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND VARIOUS STATUTES CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AN ACT FOR THE NORTH ARKANSAS COLLEGE - CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, FURNISHING, AND EQUIPPING OF CLASSROOMS, OFFICES, AND LABORATORIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE - DRUG TASK FORCE GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR RECOUPMENT OF COSTS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY AUDIT BILL OF RIGHTS.
CONCERNING THE DIVISION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO ISSUE GENERAL PERMITS; TO CREATE PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE, REVIEW, RENEWAL, AND REVOCATION OF GENERAL PERMITS.
TO REQUIRE AN ADMINISTRATIVE SUSPENSION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE IF HE OR SHE IS ARRESTED FOR OR CONVICTED OF NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE RESULTING FROM DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED.
TO ALLOW A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE TO BE ISSUED FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE THAT WAS MANUFACTURED IN THIS STATE BY A SMALL VOLUME MANUFACTURER.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 6 CONCERNING ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION.
TO PRESERVE THE PROFESSIONAL INDEPENDENCE OF A PHARMACIST AND A PHARMACY; TO PROHIBIT INTERFERENCE WITH THE PHARMACIST-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP OR THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE.
TO AMEND STATUTES CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS FIRE AND POLICE PENSION REVIEW BOARD.
CONCERNING THE REGISTRATION OF SEX OFFENDERS; TO REQUIRE REGISTRATION PAYMENTS TO BE MADE.
TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING THE PURCHASE OR POSSESSION OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR, WINE, OR BEER BY A MINOR.
TO CLARIFY THAT THE ONSET OF A DISABILITY MUST OCCUR WHILE EMPLOYED AS AN ACTIVE MEMBER IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR DISABILITY RETIREMENT UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF DAYS EMPLOYED TO EARN CREDITED SERVICE UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM EACH FISCAL YEAR; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING QUALIFICATIONS AND DISQUALIFICATION FROM UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS WHEN BEING DISCHARGED FOR MISCONDUCT.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM -- PART 2.
TO WITHHOLD STATE FUNDING FROM INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR FAILURE TO PROVIDE DATA TO THE BUREAU OF LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH UNDER THE ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT CONCERNING SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNTS AND MANAGEMENT OF CERTAIN CAPITAL ASSETS OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY COMMISSION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR PROVIDING SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY WATER REGULATIONS.
TO CHANGE THE FOUR CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS AS A RESULT OF THE MOST RECENT FEDERAL CENSUS DATA.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF MR. JAMES ALFRED WOODS AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
REQUESTING THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE ARKANSAS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION SUPPORT AND CONTINUE THE IMMEDIATE AND FUTURE FUNDING OF THE NORFORK AND GREERS FERRY NATIONAL FISH HATCHERIES.
REQUESTING THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE ARKANSAS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION SUPPORT AND CONTINUE THE IMMEDIATE AND FUTURE FUNDING OF THE NORFORK AND GREERS FERRY NATIONAL FISH HATCHERIES.
HONORING JIM GASTON AS THE ARKANSAS BUSINESS EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR AND FOR HIS PENDING INDUCTION INTO THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MOUNTAIN HOME TROUT HALL OF FAME.
RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT ARKANSAS'S SCHOOL CHILDREN BY APPLAUDING PARTICIPATION IN THE FIRST® ROBOTICS PROGRAM; TO ENCOURAGE FIRST® TO HOLD A REGIONAL COMPETITION IN ARKANSAS.
Primary Sponsor for House
THE NICK BACON REMEMBRANCE ACT: TO ALLOW A VETERAN DESIGNATION ON DRIVER'S LICENSES AND IDENTIFICATION CARDS; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ORGANIZATIONS THAT REGULATE EXTRACURRICULAR INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES IN GRADE SEVEN THROUGH TWELVE (7-12) IN BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS.
TO AMEND THE PROCEDURES FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL OF A SEX OFFENDER ASSESSMENT OF A SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR.
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN PERSONS TO REPORT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT KNOWLEDGE THAT ANOTHER PERSON IS IN POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY ON A COMPUTER AND TO PROVIDE FOR IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL LIABILITY.
TO PROHIBIT LEVEL 2 SEX OFFENDERS FROM LIVING WITHIN TWO THOUSAND FEET FROM A SCHOOL, PUBLIC PARK, YOUTH CENTER, OR DAYCARE.
TO AMEND THE PROCEDURES FOLLOWED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION RELATED TO CERTAIN CONTRACTS AND EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
TO REQUIRE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO MAKE A GOOD FAITH EFFORT TO OBTAIN THE STUDENT CONSENT FORM AND COLLECT AND REPORT THE DATA REQUIRED UNDER THE ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT CONCERNING LOTTERY PROCEEDS, SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNTS, AND MANAGEMENT OF CERTAIN CAPITAL ASSETS OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY COMMISSION; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING ADMISSION STANDARDS FOR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO REQUIRE AN ARKANSAS LOTTERY COMMISSION COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND AMEND THE COMMISSION'S BUDGET REVIEW PROCESS.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF MR. JAMES ALFRED WOODS AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE POLICIES FROM OFFERING COVERAGE FOR ABORTIONS EXCEPT THROUGH A SEPARATE RIDER.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT APPLICANTS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TEST NEGATIVE FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE.
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 AMEND THE STATE SALES AND USE TAX RATE ON FOOD AND FOOD INGREDIENTS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO CREATE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS OF A CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER.
AN ACT TO LIMIT FORENSIC EXAMINATIONS OF ALLEGEDLY ABUSED CHILDREN TO CHILD SAFETY CENTERS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE EACH COUNTY COURTHOUSE TO PROVIDE FOR CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION BROADCAST OF CHILD TESTIMONY IN CHILD MALTREATMENT CASES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO UPDATE SCHOOL POLICIES WHEN A LAW REGARDING CHILD ABUSE IS AMENDED OR IS ADDED TO THE ARKANSAS CODE.
AN ACT TO EXPEDITE DNA ANALYSIS IN CASES OF ALLEGED CHILD ABUSE AND CHILD MALTREATMENT.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL DISCLOSURE OF INTERVIEW INFORMATION FROM A CHILD SAFETY CENTER OR CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE TO ACCEPT REPORTS OF INJURY TO A CHILD'S INTELLECTUAL, EMOTIONAL, OR PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT FROM A GUIDANCE COUNSELOR LICENSED AS A TEACHER.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR EXPOSING A CHILD TO PORTRAYALS OF LIVE OR RECORDED SEX ACTS.
AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT EACH WOMAN WHO GIVES BIRTH IN A MEDICAL FACILITY RECEIVES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS DESCRIBING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME BEFORE THE WOMAN IS DISCHARGED.
AN ACT TO INCLUDE SCHOOL PRINCIPALS, ATHLETIC COACHES, AND COUNSELORS AMONG PERSONS WHO ARE GUILTY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE SECOND DEGREE FOR SEXUAL CONTACT WITH A STUDENT LESS THAN TWENTY-ONE (21) YEARS OF AGE.
REGARDING THE AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY IN A CIVIL ACTION AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO INCREASE THE ADDITIONAL FEE FOR FIREFIGHTER LICENSE PLATES TO FIVE DOLLARS ($5.00) AND HAVE THE FUNDS REMITTED TO THE ARKANSAS FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL BOARD; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
REGARDING SUBSTANCES IN SCHEDULE I AND SCHEDULE VI AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT FOR THE NORTH ARKANSAS COLLEGE - BERRYVILLE CAMPUS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO ALLOW THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO ADOPT RULES TO REMAIN IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSFERABILITY OF CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS AND DETERMINATION LETTERS AMONG VARIOUS OPERATIONAL SECTIONS OF A SINGLE SERVICE PROVIDER.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE HEALTHCARE REFORM ACCOUNTABILITY ACT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY FUNDING FORMULA CALCULATIONS FOR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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 AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS.
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.
TO PROTECT RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED UNDER THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
COMMENDING SPECIAL AGENT KEVIN BROWN OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, ON HIS SELECTION AS THE 2009 ARKANSAS STATE TROOPER OF THE YEAR.
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.
COMMENDING SPECIAL AGENT KEVIN BROWN OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, ON HIS SELECTION AS THE 2009 ARKANSAS STATE TROOPER OF THE YEAR.
CoSponsor for House
TO DEFINE TERMINATE AS THAT TERM APPLIES TO ELIGIBILITY FOR RETIREMENT UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INCOME TAX RELIEF TO HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD TAXPAYERS WITH TWO (2) OR MORE DEPENDENTS.
TO ALLOW AN ON-DUTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR A PERSON PERFORMING AN OFFICIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNCTION TO OPERATE AN ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE ON A PUBLIC STREET OR HIGHWAY.
TO AMEND SEVERAL PROVISIONS OF THE LAW CONCERNING MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT AND LAWS RELATED TO THE ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO EXEMPT COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS, FARMERS' MARKETS, AND OTHER SIMILAR FOOD SALES ENTITIES FROM PERMITS REQUIREMENTS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO EXPAND THE ROGER PHILLIPS TRANSFER POLICY; TO STRENGTHEN THE COURSE TRANSFER SYSTEM AND ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE COMMON COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM FOR POSTSECONDARY COURSES.
TO REVISE THE PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES TO INCLUDE DEPOSITS INTO A TAX-DEFERRED COLLEGE SAVINGS PLAN.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ACCELERATION FUND WITHIN THE ARKANSAS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ACCELERATION FUND COMMITTEE.