Senator Jimmy Hickey, Jr (R)
3216 East 35th Street, Texarkana, 71854
District: 11
District:
11
Seniority: 25
Seniority:
25
Occupation: Construction and Rental; Oak Creek Investment Properties, Inc. and GBU Operations, Inc.
Occupation:
Construction and Rental; Oak Creek Investment Properties, Inc. and GBU Operations, Inc.
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Senate 2013, 2015
Public Service:
Senate 2013, 2015
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO AMEND THE FINANCIAL ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RENEWAL OF WATER POLLUTION PERMITS.
TO PERMIT FOR GOOD CAUSE AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR BOILER INSPECTIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO MODIFY THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - PART 2; AND TO CLARIFY FUNDING AMOUNTS AND PROVISIONS.
CONCERNING THE METHOD AND TIMEFRAME IN WHICH A COUNTY JAIL IS REIMBURSED FOR HOUSING INMATES WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT HOPE - TEXARKANA CAMPUS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE COSSATOT COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - DE QUEEN AND ASHDOWN CAMPUSES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE PROCUREMENT OF SERVICES; TO AMEND THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE PROCUREMENTS; AND TO MAKE RELATED CHANGES.
TO ALLOW A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSEE TO KEEP A HANDGUN IN HIS OR HER LOCKED PRIVATE MOTOR VEHICLE ON HIS OR HER EMPLOYER'S PARKING LOT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO MODIFY THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - PART 2; AND TO CLARIFY FUNDING AMOUNTS AND PROVISIONS.
AN ACT FOR THE DIVISION OF LEGISLATIVE AUDIT OF THE LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING COMMITTEE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION - RED RIVER WATERWAYS PROJECT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF MULTIDRAW SCREEN-BASED LOTTERY GAMES FOR THE ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ABOLISH THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY COMMISSION; TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO ADMINISTER THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
COMBINING THE OFFENSES OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED AND BOATING WHILE INTOXICATED; CONCERNING THE OMNIBUS DWI ACT, THE UNDERAGE DUI LAW, SUSPENSIONS OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
PROHIBITING CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS FROM ENTERING ON A PUBLIC SCHOOL CAMPUS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT 82 BIG RIVER STEEL PROJECT TAX PROVISIONS OF ACTS 2013, NO. 1084, AND ACTS 2013, NO. 1476.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING INITIATIVES, REFERENDA, AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
CONCERNING ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR TRANSPORTATION OF A CONTAINERIZED CARGO UNIT AND TO MODIFY RESTRICTIONS AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF A SPECIAL CARGO UNIT.
CONCERNING ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR TRANSPORTATION OF A CONTAINERIZED CARGO UNIT AND TO MODIFY RESTRICTIONS AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF A SPECIAL CARGO UNIT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING TOBACCO; AND TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS TOBACCO PRODUCTS TAX ACT OF 1977.
PROVIDING THAT THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STUDY WAYS TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULES.
Primary Sponsor for House
TO AMEND THE LAW TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR ESTABLISHING WATER RATES BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF A MUNICIPALITY AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL RATE CATEGORIES TO AID COMMUNITY OR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
TO CREATE A DRIVER MONITORING PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF DRIVER SERVICES; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE OFFICE OF DRIVER SERVICES TO FURNISH DRIVER MONITORING REPORTS.
TO AMEND THE WAY THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM — PART 2 AWARD AMOUNTS ARE DISTRIBUTED.
CoSponsor
TO REGULATE THE ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN RETIREES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
TO CREATE PROCEDURES FOR OVERSIGHT OF FOSSIL-FUEL-FIRED ELECTRIC GENERATING UNITS; TO REGULATE CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS; AND TO CREATE PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL OF THE STATE PLAN BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED UNDER THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING TERMINALLY ILL PATIENT ACCESS TO INVESTIGATIONAL DRUGS, BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, OR DEVICES; AND TO CREATE THE RIGHT TO TRY ACT.
TO REGULATE THE USE OF CERTAIN DRUGS USED TO INDUCE AN ABORTION; AND TO PROVIDE FOR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS FOR ABORTIONS PERFORMED IN VIOLATION OF THIS ACT.
TO CREATE THE MIDDLE CLASS TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2015; TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX RATES AND BRACKETS FOR INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATES; TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX ON CAPITAL GAINS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; TO ALLOW A PUBLIC UTILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL PROPERTY OF CERTAIN ENTITIES; AND TO CLARIFY THE IMPACT OF AN EXEMPTION BY A PUBLIC UTILITY.
TO AMEND THE DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN FEES, PENALTIES, AND FINES RELATING TO ELECTRONIC GAMES OF SKILL; TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR LAND-GRANT MATCH PAYMENTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SOFT DRINK TAX ACT; AND TO AMEND THE CALCULATION OF TAXES ON SOFT DRINK SYRUP AND SIMPLE SYRUP.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE FREE EXERCISE OF RELIGION; TO ENACT THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF SENATOR DAVID W. WYATT AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
TO RECOGNIZE BETTY FLANAGAN BUMPERS FOR HER WORK TO PROMOTE CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION; AND TO ENCOURAGE ARKANSAS FAMILIES TO CONSIDER SERIOUSLY THE IMPORTANCE OF CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION.
TO CONGRATULATE VICTORIA ALEXANDRA MALOCH FOR HER ELECTION TO THE 2014-2015 NATIONAL FFA OFFICER TEAM AS NATIONAL SECRETARY AND THE FIRST FEMALE NATIONAL FFA OFFICER FROM ARKANSAS.
TO COMMEMORATE PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY AND TO HONOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COUNTRY.
CoSponsor for House
Committees
Committees
Chair:
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING
Co-Chair:
ALC-LOTTERY OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE
ex officio:
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)