Representative Kim Hammer (R)
1411 Edgehill, Benton, 72015
District: 28
District:
28
Seniority: 45
Seniority:
45
Occupation: Hospice Chaplain
Occupation:
Hospice Chaplain
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: House 2011, 2013
Public Service:
House 2011, 2013
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL METHODS FOR COLLECTING DELINQUENT FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES AND DUES; AND TO ALLOW THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS TO ASSESS A PENALTY TO BENEFIT CERTAIN FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
TO LIMIT THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR PROPERTY OWNERS’ IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING SALES OF REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY UNDER JUDICIAL DECREES.
TO PRESERVE THE CONTINUITY OF EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WHO ATTEND NONRESIDENT SCHOOLS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 1989; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE PRIORITY OF DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE STATE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FUND; TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO CLARIFY THE FUND; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF THEFT OF SCRAP METAL; CONCERNING REGULATIONS GOVERNING SCRAP METAL TRANSACTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE BIRTHING FACILITIES TO PERFORM PULSE OXIMETRY SCREENINGS FOR CRITICAL CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE ON NEWBORNS BEFORE DISCHARGE.
TO SAVE GOVERNMENT MONEY; AND TO CREATE AN INTERNET PUBLIC NOTICE CALENDAR TO BE VIEWED BY ALL PERSONS FREE OF CHARGE.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, PART 2, TO REQUIRE FORFEITURE OF A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD BY A RECIPIENT WHO DOES NOT MAKE ACADEMIC PROGRESS IN A SEMESTER.
AN ACT FOR THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS - FIRE DEPARTMENT GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS - FIRE DEPARTMENT GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO BE KNOWN AS CARTER’S LAW; AND TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF EDUCATION REGARDING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME.
AN ACT FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE - PUBLIC NOTICE CALENDAR AND BROADBAND SERVICES ENHANCEMENTS AND APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2013-2014 FISCAL YEAR.
TO SAVE GOVERNMENT MONEY; AND TO CREATE AN INTERNET PUBLIC NOTICE CALENDAR TO BE VIEWED BY ALL PERSONS FREE OF CHARGE.
TO SAVE GOVERNMENT MONEY; AND TO CREATE AN INTERNET PUBLIC NOTICE CALENDAR TO BE VIEWED BY ALL PERSONS FREE OF CHARGE.
TO EXTEND VETERANS PREFERENCE IN HIRING TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND CLARIFY THE VETERANS PREFERENCE LAW.
TO ENSURE THAT VETERANS ARE PROVIDED DOCUMENTS UNDER THE VETERANS PREFERENCE LAW AND CLARIFY THE VETERANS PREFERENCE LAW TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE.
TO ENSURE THAT VETERANS WHO ARE COMPETENT TO PERFORM THE REQUIREMENTS OF A POSITION WITH A STATE AGENCY OR INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION ARE PROVIDED A VETERANS PREFERENCE IN INTERVIEWING AND HIRING.
TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF FORMER MILITARY VEHICLES AS SPECIAL INTEREST VEHICLES AND MODERNIZE THE LAW RELATED TO SPECIAL INTEREST VEHICLES.
TO ALLOW A VICTIM OF CERTAIN SEXUAL CRIMINAL OFFENSES TO REQUIRE TESTING OF A DEFENDANT FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION - WASTE WATER FACILITIES GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE - SCRAP METAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2014-2015 FISCAL YEAR.
CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF SCRAP METAL TRANSACTIONS AND ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM OF THE THEFT OF SCRAP METAL.
TO PROMOTE THE INTEGRITY OF A PUBLIC SERVANT OR PUBLIC OFFICIAL; AND TO REQUIRE THAT A PUBLIC SERVANT OR PUBLIC OFFICIAL FOUND GUILTY OF CERTAIN OFFENSES REPAY HIS OR HER DEBT AND A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF HIS OR HER SALARY.
TO REVOKE THE PERMIT OF AN ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION PERMIT HOLDER UPON THE PERMIT HOLDER'S THIRD VIOLATION OF THE RULES OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL DIVISION OR STATE LAW.
TO DEFINE "SIBLING" AS IT APPLIES TO A SCHOOL CHOICE TRANSFER UNDER TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO REDUCE THE COST OF REMEDIAL COURSES PAID FROM THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - PART 2; TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS.
TO REVOKE THE PERMIT OF AN ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION PERMIT HOLDER UPON THE PERMIT HOLDER'S SECOND VIOLATION OF THE RULES OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL DIVISION AND STATE LAW REGARDING THE SERVICE TO A MINOR.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS SCRAP METAL DEALER BOARD; TO CREATE OVERSIGHT FOR SCRAP METAL DEALERS.
TO REVISE AND SIMPLIFY THE TRACKING OF AND ACCOUNTING FOR INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC PROGRAMS AND INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITY PROGRAM FUNDS.
TO CREATE TAX INCENTIVES FOR CERTAIN WEAPONS MANUFACTURERS THAT RELOCATE TO ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE USE OF NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH FUNDING FOR REMEDIATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO PROHIBIT AN INSURANCE COMPANY OFFERING AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGE IN ARKANSAS FROM EXCLUDING FROM COVERAGE ANY MINOR THAT IS A MEMBER OF THE POLICYHOLDER'S HOUSEHOLD.
TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND VIABILITY TO ADMINISTER THE ARKANSAS WHISTLE-BLOWER ACT, § 21-1-601 ET SEQ.
ACT TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH ACT STATE CATEGORICAL FUNDING.
TO AMEND THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE BOARD OF CAREER EDUCATION TO CHARGE FEES FOR GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TESTING.
TO PROVIDE TAX INCENTIVES FOR CERTAIN MANUFACTURERS RELATING TO LIGNITE; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED LIGNITE-TO-SYNCRUDE MANUFACTURERS.
TO CREATE A CIVIL ACTION FOR A SEARCH AND SEIZURE OF A FIREARM OR AMMUNITION OWNED OR POSSESSED BY A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS AND WHO IS CONSIDERED AN IMMEDIATE DANGER TO HIMSELF OR HERSELF OR TO OTHERS.
TO PROVIDE EXPANDED CHARITABLE IMMUNITY FOR CHURCHES OR OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP THAT ALSO ARE POLLING SITES ON THOSE DAYS WHEN THE CHURCH OR OTHER PLACE OF WORSHIP IS USED AS A POLLING SITE.
TO ENHANCE CRIMINAL TRESPASS PENALTIES; AND TO PERMIT THE SEIZURE OF FOUR-WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLES THAT ARE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A CRIMINAL TRESPASS VIOLATION.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW TO ENSURE THAT PAYMENTS PROVIDED FOR THE BENEFIT OF A CHILD ARE RECEIVED BY THE PARENT, GUARDIAN, CUSTODIAN PROVIDING CARE FOR THE CHILD.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE VISITATION RIGHTS OF GRANDPARENTS.
TO ALLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO USE AN ALTERNATIVE OR SECONDARY ADDRESS TO RECEIVE LETTERS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM STATE AGENCIES.
TO AMEND THE DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS UNDER THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, PART 2; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ENCOURAGE ARKANSAS STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO DEVISE AND REQUEST PERMISSION TO IMPLEMENT A SYSTEM OF DISBURSING EXCESS STUDENT AID AND LOANS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO ENCOURAGE STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO DEVISE AND REQUEST PERMISSION TO IMPLEMENT A SYSTEM OF DISPERSING EXCESS STUDENT AID AND LOANS.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO DETERMINE THE MANNER OF PUBLISHING NOTICES REQUIRED BY VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
COMMENDING COACH KAREN HILBORN FOR HER SELFLESS DEDICATION TO THE CHEERLEADERS OF BENTON HIGH SCHOOL AND FOR LEADING THEM TO STATE AND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS.
CONGRATULATING THE BENTON HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING TEAM FOR BEING NAMED NATIONAL CHAMPIONS AT THE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIPS HELD IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA, FEBRUARY 9-10, 2013.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
AN ACT TO EXEMPT HEALTH CARE SHARING MINISTRIES FROM THE INSURANCE LAWS OF ARKANSAS.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO CREATE THE PAIN-CAPABLE UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO LIMIT THE INCREASE IN GENERAL REVENUE EXPENDITURES FROM YEAR TO YEAR; AND TO CREATE A NEXUS BETWEEN THE AMOUNT OF GENERAL REVENUE EXPENDITURES AND THE GROWTH OF THE STATE DISPOSABLE PERSONAL INCOME.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW TO PERMIT A REWARD TO A STATE EMPLOYEE WHEN A COMMUNICATION UNDER THE ARKANSAS WHISTLE-BLOWER ACT RESULTS IN A SAVINGS OF STATE FUNDS.
AN ACT TO EXEMPT CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FROM JURY DUTY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO REDUCE THE SALES AND USE TAX ON NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRICITY USED BY MANUFACTURERS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW TRAINED AND LICENSED STAFF AND FACULTY TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN ON A UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE, OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES TO APPEAR BEFORE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR ALL CONTRACTS AND CONTRACT CHANGES; TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO BE GIVEN BEFORE CHANGES TO COMMUNITY-BASED PROVIDER CONTRACTS ARE MADE.
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS FOR PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY IN THE ARKANSAS BETTER CHANCE PROGRAM AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE A PRIVATE CLUB PERMIT APPLICANT IN A DRY TERRITORY TO OBTAIN THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY OR COUNTY GOVERNING BODY.
TO DEDICATE SALES AND USE TAX REVENUE FROM THE SALES OF NEW AND USED VEHICLES IN PART FOR ROADWAY MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, AND RECONSTRUCTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR WORKING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO REMAIN IN THE WORKFORCE; AND TO REMOVE THE EARNED INCOME LIMIT ON MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY FOR WORKING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF COUNTY OPERATIONS - HOMELESS SHELTER GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CITIES AND COUNTIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION - CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT AND LIBRARY RESOURCES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - COMMUNITY GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS HERITAGE - HISTORIC PRESERVATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2013-2014 FISCAL YEAR.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES - GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - ARKANSAS HUNGER RELIEF ALLIANCE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE AND NONPROFIT SUPPORT - NON-PROFIT SUPPORT GRANT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - BOOKS FOR ARKANSAS STUDENTS' EDUCATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - GRANTS TO FIRE DEPARTMENTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING RECOUPMENT OF PAYMENTS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE SALE, PURCHASE, OR TRANSFER OF SCRAP METAL; CONCERNING WHO MAY OR MAY NOT ENTER INTO SCRAP METAL TRANSACTIONS; AND CONCERNING PENALTIES.
TO ASSIST NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS; AND TO ALLOW NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PURCHASE SURPLUS PUBLIC COMMODITIES.
TO REQUIRE THAT AT LEAST THIRTY PERCENT (30%) OF LOTTERY PROCEEDS ARE NET PROCEEDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS.
TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND REQUIRE THE ELECTION OF STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS.
CoSponsor for Senate
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT A VOTER PROVIDE PROOF OF IDENTITY WHEN VOTING AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A VOTER IDENTIFICATION CARD.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
Committees
Committees
Chair:
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING
Vice Chair:
ALC-LITIGATION REPORTS OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE
Non-Voting:
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS- HOUSE