Representative Lee Johnson (R)
3101 Ashebury Point, Greenwood, 72936
District: 75
District:
75
Seniority: 81
Seniority:
81
Occupation: Physician
Occupation:
Physician
Church Affiliation: Church of Christ
Church Affiliation:
Church of Christ
Veteran: No
Veteran:
No
Public Service: First Term House 2019
Public Service:
First Term House 2019
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
CONCERNING THE USE OF SUNSCREEN; AND TO PROTECT THE SKIN HEALTH OF THE STUDENTS OF ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING NOTICE OF THE SALE OF PROPERTY TO CERTAIN COUNTY OFFICERS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING MASSAGE THERAPY; AND TO REMOVE THE TUBERCULOSIS TESTS AS A REQUIREMENT FOR MASSAGE THERAPIST LICENSURE.
TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, VAPOR PRODUCTS, ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS, E-LIQUID PRODUCTS, AND CIGARETTE PAPERS TO A PERSON UNDER TWENTY-ONE (21) YEARS OF AGE.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS ADVISORY COUNCIL OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RULES INVOLVING SCOLIOSIS SCREENING IN SCHOOLS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING PRESCRIPTION ASTHMA INHALERS IN SCHOOLS DISTRICTS AND PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS; AND TO AUTHORIZE ACQUIRING AND STOCKING ALBUTEROL FOR ADMINISTRATION IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.
TO CREATE THE GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION RESIDENCY EXPANSION BOARD; TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO DISTRIBUTE PLANNING GRANTS TO CERTAIN ENTITIES IN ORDER TO EXPAND FIRST-YEAR RESIDENCY PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS.
REGULATE THE SALE AND TAXATION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, E-LIQUID PRODUCTS, AND VAPOR PRODUCTS; TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS TOBACCO PRODUCTS TAX ACT OF 1977; AND TO CREATE A TAX ON E-LIQUID PRODUCTS AND VAPOR PRODUCTS.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO COVER AN ADDITIONAL ALBUTEROL INHALER FOR CERTAIN MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES.
TO CREATE THE OSTEOPATHIC RURAL MEDICAL PRACTICE STUDENT LOAN AND SCHOLARSHIP; TO CREATE THE OSTEOPATHIC RURAL MEDICAL PRACTICE STUDENT LOAN AND SCHOLARSHIP BOARD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO INCREASE ANNUAL FEES FOR ISSUANCE OF LICENSURE FOR CERTAIN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF TELEMEDICINE CREDENTIALING IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF DISORDERLY CONDUCT; TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF AGGRAVATED DISORDERLY CONDUCT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.
TO PERMIT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO TRANSPORT AN INTOXICATED PERSON TO A SOBERING CENTER.
TO AMEND THE STATUTES CONCERNING THE LIMITATIONS ON FINANCIAL PENALTIES IN ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT SYSTEMS.
TO REQUEST A BRIDGE ON ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY 10 IN SEBASTIAN COUNTY BE DESIGNATED THE "SSG JUSTIN "DUTCH" ESTES MEMORIAL BRIDGE".
TO CONGRATULATE THE GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL BULLDOG ATHLETES AND COACHES FOR THEIR EXCEPTIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
TO CLARIFY THAT AN EXPERT WITNESS TESTIFYING OR OFFERING OPINIONS REGARDING AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING BEFORE A BOARD OF ANY PROFESSION OR OCCUPATION CLASSIFIED AS A PROFESSION OF HEALING ARTS HAS IMMUNITY.
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT TO AUTHORIZE A LIAISON UNDER THE FEDERAL MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS ASSISTANCE ACT TO CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR A HOMELESS MINOR; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX REDUCTION; TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE INCOME TAX REDUCTION THROUGH A TAX ON E-CIGARETTES; AND TO CREATE THE CIGARETTE TAX AND INCOME TAX REFORM STUDY.
CoSponsor
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE TO A SURVIVING SPOUSE.
TO ALLOW OUT-OF-STATE TEACHING EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED WHEN DETERMINING A TEACHER'S SALARY SCHEDULE.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION REQUIRED OF A NEWLY ELECTED SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER.
CONCERNING THE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY OF MANDATED REPORTERS WHO ACT IN GOOD FAITH.
CONCERNING THE ENTRY UPON A SCHOOL CAMPUS BY A PERSON WHO IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER.
TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS BY WHICH RECORDS OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES ARE AUTOMATICALLY REMOVED AFTER A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME; AND CONCERNING THE RECORDS OF A PERSON'S CRIMINAL HISTORY.
TO INCREASE COVERAGE FOR MEDICATIONS APPROVED BY THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION FOR TOBACCO CESSATION IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
TO ESTABLISH THE PUBLIC SAFETY ACT OF 2019; TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1985; AND TO DEVELOP A NEXT GENERATION 911 SYSTEM.
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE-DESIGNATED CANCER CENTER IN THE STATE THROUGH CHANGES IN THE LAWS RELATING TO THE SALE AND TAXATION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, CIGARETTE PAPER, AND E-CIGARETTES.
TO ESTABLISH A FARM TO SCHOOL AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM; AND TO CREATE THE POSITION OF A FARM TO SCHOOL AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR WITHIN THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT.
TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS' SAFETY, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS; AND TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE WITH RESPECT TO PUBLIC SCHOOL NURSES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PENALTIES FOR PASSING AN AUTHORIZED VEHICLE STOPPED ON A HIGHWAY.
TO PROMOTE THE PURCHASE OF HEALTHY PRODUCTS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS.
TO PROVIDE FOR MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES THAT ADDRESS THE MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES; TO PROVIDE FOR IMMEDIATE AND ONGOING REGULAR REVIEWS OF MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES AND METHODOLOGIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO DEFINE A "SUPER RETAILER" UNDER THE ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT; AND TO ALLOW WINNERS OF A CERTAIN DOLLAR AMOUNT TO CLAIM PRIZES FROM CERTAIN ENTITIES.
TO REQUIRE A LOTTERY RETAILER TO POST A BOND; TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF THE LOTTERY TO ESTABLISH A SEPARATE ACCOUNT FOR BOND FEES; TO REPEAL THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SEPARATE FIDELITY FUND; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF ORGAN DONATION TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE ORGAN DONATION AND AWARENESS.
TO RECOGNIZE THAT ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF CHILDREN IS A SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM; TO COMMEND THE IMPORTANT WORK BEING DONE TO COMBAT THE PROBLEM; AND TO PROCLAIM APRIL 11, 2019, AS “CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER DAY”.
COMMENDING THE ARKANSAS CHAPTER OF THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION AND PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 26, 2019, AS ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS DAY.
RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILL OF ARKANSAS TO ADJUST ARKANSAS'S TIME TO PRESERVE SUNSHINE; AND TO REQUEST THAT THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ALLOW STATES THE ABILITY TO "SPRING FORWARD" AND MAINTAIN THAT TIME PERMANENTLY.
TO THANK THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR ONGOING SUPPORT AND TO PROCLAIM THE 2019 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FAMILY DAY.
CoSponsor for Senate
TO REQUIRE A STUDY AND ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS AND PROCESSES OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
CONCERNING LEGISLATION PROPOSED BY THE DIRECTOR OF STATE HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION.
CONCERNING STEP THERAPY REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TO TREAT METASTATIC CANCER.
Committees
Committees
Alternate:
ALC-GAME & FISH/STATE POLICE
Alternate:
ALC-HOSPITAL AND MEDICAID STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE
Alternate:
ALC-PEER
Alternate:
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)