Representative Joe Jett (R)
572 County Road 101, Success, 72470
District: 56
District:
56
Seniority: 26
Seniority:
26
Occupation: Farmer
Occupation:
Farmer
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran: Yes
Veteran:
Yes
Public Service: First Term House 2013, 2015, 2017
Public Service:
First Term House 2013, 2015, 2017
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO PROVIDE THAT ARKANSAS CORPORATE INCOME TAX RETURNS BE FILED BY APRIL 15 BEGINNING IN THE 2016 TAX YEAR; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE A STUDY OF AND REPORT ON THE NEEDS OF THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM AND THE POLICIES AND LAWS NECESSARY TO ADDRESS THOSE NEEDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR PARTS FOR AND REPAIR OF AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY.
TO ADOPT RECENT CHANGES TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; AND TO CLARIFY PROVISIONS CONCERNING CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS AND GAMBLING LOSSES.
TO AMEND THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERS OR OWNERS OF A PASS-THROUGH ENTITY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS TAX PROCEDURE ACT TO ALLOW FOR THE RELEASE OF TAX INFORMATION TO BANKRUPTCY TRUSTEES AND EMPLOYEES OF BANKRUPTCY TRUSTEES.
TO REQUIRE THAT PARTNERSHIP INCOME BE DETERMINED FOR STATE INCOME TAX PURPOSES BY USING AN APPORTIONMENT METHOD.
TO REQUIRE A CORPORATION FILING A FEDERAL SUBCHAPTER S INCOME TAX RETURN TO FILE AN ARKANSAS SUBCHAPTER S INCOME TAX RETURN.
TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX LAWS TO CONFORM THE ARKANSAS FILING DATE FOR ANNUAL WITHHOLDING STATEMENTS TO FEDERAL LAW.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE AND EXPIRATION OF GROSS RECEIPTS TAX PERMITS AND THE COLLECTION OF UNPAID TAXES UPON DISCONTINUATION OF BUSINESS.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION AND REGULATION OF CERTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATIONS BY THE STATE BANK DEPARTMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE ABILITY OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO CANCEL OR REFUSE TO ISSUE, EXTEND, OR REINSTATE A LICENSE, PERMIT, OR REGISTRATION UNDER STATE TAX LAW.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS UNDER THE ARKANSAS TAX PROCEDURE ACT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ERRONEOUSLY PAID REFUNDS ARE CONSIDERED UNDERPAYMENTS OF TAX AND ARE SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS TAX PROCEDURE ACT CONCERNING BUSINESS CLOSURES; AND TO PROVIDE THAT A BUSINESS CLOSURE ORDER ACTS AS AN INJUNCTION PROHIBITING FURTHER BUSINESS OPERATION UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY A COURT.
TO ESTABLISH A MILEAGE AUDIT APPEAL PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRANTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED APPORTIONED REGISTRATION UNDER THE INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION PLAN.
TO EXTEND THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR DETERMINING THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF TAX DUE IN RELATION TO CERTAIN AMENDED RETURNS OR VERIFIED CLAIMS FOR CREDIT OR REFUND.
TO PROVIDE AMENDED UNEMPLOYMENT CALCULATIONS AND BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYEES.
TO AMEND THE MINORITY BUSINESS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT; TO AMEND PROVISIONS CONCERNING VETERAN-OWNED, SERVICE-DISABLED-VETERAN OWNED, AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REPEAL PROVISIONS REGARDING THE USE OF SALES AND USE TAX REVENUES FROM REMOTE SELLERS; TO DEPOSIT SALES AND USE TAX REVENUES FROM REMOTE SELLERS INTO A FUND TO BE USED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND AND MODERNIZE THE LAW CONCERNING THE APPORTIONMENT OF INCOME DERIVED FROM MULTISTATE OPERATIONS; TO CHANGE THE METHOD FOR SOURCING OF RECEIPTS FOR SERVICES AND INTANGIBLES.
TO AMEND THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR SALES OF CERTAIN AIRCRAFT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HISTORIC REHABILITATION INCOME TAX CREDIT ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO EXEMPT OWNER-OPERATORS AND CONTRACTED DRIVERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES FROM THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYMENT" FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
CoSponsor
TO AMEND CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES CONCERNING ABUSES OF PUBLIC OFFICE; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABUSE OF OFFICE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABUSE OF PUBLIC TRUST.
TO CLARIFY THE OBLIGATIONS OF RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS AND RESIDENTIAL TENANTS; AND TO REQUIRE IMPLIED QUALITY STANDARDS FOR TENANTS OF RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY.
TO ALLOW AN OUT-OF-STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO FOLLOW A VEHICLE INTO ARKANSAS TO INVESTIGATE A FELONY OR THE OPERATION OF A VEHICLE WHILE THE DRIVER IS INTOXICATED, IMPAIRED, OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
TO EXPAND THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE CAMPAIGN FINANCE TRANSPARENCY, ACCURACY, AND CONVENIENCE; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING UNLAWFUL ABORTIONS; TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING THE PROCEDURE OF DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF A HEALTH FACILITIES SERVICE LICENSE; AND TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING ABORTION CLINICS.
CONCERNING PRIVATE REAL PROPERTY RIGHTS; TO PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES, AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES, AND HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS; TO DETER CRIMINAL ACTIVITY ON A PERSON'S REAL PROPERTY; AND CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF CRIMINAL TRESPASS.
TO PROVIDE PARITY IN HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN COVERAGE BETWEEN ORALLY ADMINISTERED ANTICANCER MEDICATION AND INTRAVENOUSLY ADMINISTERED ANTICANCER MEDICATION.
TO EXCLUDE MANUFACTURER REBATES ON MOTOR VEHICLES FROM THE DEFINITIONS USED FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING SALES AND USE TAXES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REISSUANCE OF A PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE TO A SURVIVING SPOUSE.
CoSponsor for Senate
CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF A GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMORIAL MONUMENT ON THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS.
TO CREATE PENALTIES UNDER THE STATE PLANT BOARD FOR THE MISUSE OF DICAMBA OR RELATED PRODUCTS; TO LIMIT THE USE OF PENALTIES ABOVE ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000); AND TO DIRECT MONEYS TO SCHOLARSHIPS AND TRAINING OF PERSONNEL.
Committees
Committees
Chair:
REVENUE & TAXATION- HOUSE
Alternate:
ENERGY - JOINT
Alternate:
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING