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Senator Clint Penzo (R)

P.O. Box 7988, Springdale, 72766

Senator Clint Penzo (R)
Phone:
District: 31
District:
31
Seniority: 25
Seniority:
25
Veteran: No
Veteran:
No


Bills

Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
TO REMOVE THE REIMBURSEMENT CAP ON PEDIATRIC BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT SERVICES WITHIN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY TO A REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST BY WARRANTY DEED.
TO AMEND THE EXEMPTIONS FOR LICENSURE UNDER THE RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS COMMITTEE; AND TO UPGRADE HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR LICENSES OBTAINED BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2022, TO RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR LICENSES.
TO ASSIST SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS TO FORM A LEGAL ENTITY IN THIS STATE; AND TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS USED FOR NAME AVAILABILITY FOR CERTAIN CORPORATIONS AND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SCHOOL ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MEMBERS OF LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS OF DIRECTORS.
TO AMEND THE DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW; AND TO AMEND AN EXCLUSION FROM THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYMENT" WITHIN THE DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
TO PROVIDE FOR A TEMPORARY INCREASE IN THE COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR ELECTED COUNTY OFFICERS AND JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ISSUES RELATED TO CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING AND CHILD EXPLOITATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MEMBERS OF LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS OF DIRECTORS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SCHOOL ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE DATE ON WHICH AN ELECTION OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE HELD.
TO AMEND THE CIVIL PENALTIES AND ESTABLISH CRIMINAL PENALTIES RELATED TO CHILD LABOR VIOLATIONS; AND TO CLARIFY THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW RELATED TO CHILD LABOR RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948.
TO ENSURE REASONABLE REGULATION OF AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE STATION ANTENNA STRUCTURES.
TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS CONCERNING ADOPTION; AND TO AMEND CERTAIN ADOPTION LAWS TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN MINOR AND ADULT ADOPTIONS.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "SERIOUS HARM" UNDER THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2013.
TO REQUIRE PERSONAL CARE PROVIDERS TO SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION TO THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM AND TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS.
TO AMEND THE NO PATIENT LEFT ALONE ACT; AND TO SET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS REGARDING CLERGY MEMBER VISITATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS OF DIRECTORS AND SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE DATE ON WHICH AN ELECTION OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS HELD.
TO ADD AN EXEMPTION TO REAL ESTATE LICENSURE; AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS REAL ESTATE WHOLESALE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS WATER AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ACT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A CAUSE OF ACTION TO ABATE PRIVATE NUISANCES THAT IMPACT AIR POLLUTION.
TO REQUIRE LICENSURE OF A CLINIC AND HEALTH CENTER IN WHICH A PREGNANCY OF A WOMEN KNOWN TO BE PREGNANT IS WILLFULLY TERMINATED OR ABORTED.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN AFFIDAVIT OF HEIRSHIP TO TRANSFER THE TITLE AND INTEREST IN A VEHICLE OF A DECEDENT.
TO EXEMPT FROM GROSS INCOME A GAIN BY A TAXPAYER RESULTING FROM THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY UNDER THE RIGHT OF EMINENT DOMAIN OR THE THREAT OF CONDEMNATION.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO STUDY AND REPORT ON THE STATUS OF NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS IN ARKANSAS AND OTHER STATES.
TO ADOPT THE JOINT RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO RECOGNIZE THAT FEES FOR REGISTRY IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR QUALIFYING PATIENTS CAUSE A FINANCIAL STRAIN FOR PERSONS AND TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMULGATE RULES TO EASE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN.
Primary Sponsor for House
TO AUTHORIZE PHARMACISTS TO DISPENSE HIV PREEXPOSURE AND POSTEXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS.
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT; AND TO REVISE CHARGING ORDERS UNDER THE UNIFORM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT.
TO CREATE THE UNIVERSAL NEWBORN SCREENING ACT; AND TO ENSURE THAT NEWBORNS ARE SCREENED FOR CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
TO DEFINE THE TERM "CONSENT" REGARDING SEXUAL OFFENSES WITHIN THE ARKANSAS CRIMINAL CODE.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS NUCLEAR RECYCLING PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE TAX CREDIT FOR THE SUPPORT OF A CHILD WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY; AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR RECERTIFICATION OF A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY THAT IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE INDEFINITELY.
TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX LAWS RELATING TO CERTAIN TRUSTS; TO PRESERVE CERTAIN TRUST ASSETS; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN TRUSTS FROM INCOME TAX.
TO REQUIRE A SPECIFIC NUMBER OF HOURS OF DEMENTIA TRAINING FOR HOME CAREGIVERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RULE AGAINST PERPETUITIES.
TO SET THE MINIMUM CONTAINER SIZE OF SPIRITUOUS LIQUOR TO BE SOLD FOR OFF-PREMISES CONSUMPTION.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING TASTING EVENTS.
TO UPDATE THE LAW ON SPENDTHRIFT TRUSTS; AND TO ALLOW FOR THE CREATION OF A DOMESTIC ASSET PROTECTION TRUST.
REGARDING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE; AND TO AMEND THE DURATION OF CASH ASSISTANCE.
TO REVISE THE CHILD LABOR LAWS; AND TO CREATE THE "YOUTH HIRING ACT OF 2023".
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS TRUST CODE TO ALLOW FOR THE DECANTING OF TRUSTS.
TO REQUIRE HOSPITALS IN THIS STATE TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL HOSPITAL PRICING TRANSPARENCY REGULATIONS; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL HOSPITAL PRICING TRANSPARENCY REGULATIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RESTITUTION PAYMENTS; AND TO REQUIRE RESTITUTION TO BE PAID BEFORE COURT COSTS AND FINES.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS REEMPLOYMENT ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SEXUAL OFFENSES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE APPLICABLE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR AND THE INVESTIGATION OF CERTAIN SEXUAL OFFENSES.
TO EXEMPT FACILITIES THAT PROVIDE CONTINUING CARE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY OR A LIFE-CARE FACILITY, FROM THE QUALITY ASSURANCE FEE FOR NURSING FACILITIES.
TO CREATE THE BEST INTEREST ARKANSAS CHILDREN ACT OF 2023; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE BEST INTEREST STANDARD IN DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT CASES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF "CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT" AND "POLITICAL SUBDIVISION" FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
TO ENCOURAGE STATE AGENCIES TO AWARD A PORTION OF STATE CONTRACTS TO ARKANSAS BUSINESSES THAT HAVE BEEN IN OPERATION FOR LESS THAN FIVE (5) YEARS.
TO REQUIRE A REPORT CONCERNING FUNDS SUPPORTING PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS STARTING NEW BUSINESSES OR BUSINESSES ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE PREVIOUS FIVE YEARS.
TO ENCOURAGE THE AWARD OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FUNDING TO NEW BUSINESSES AND BUSINESSES THAT HAVE BEEN IN OPERATION FOR LESS THAN FIVE YEARS.
TO REQUIRE A REPORT CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDING SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS OR PROGRAMS FOR NEW BUSINESSES OR BUSINESSES ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE PREVIOUS FIVE YEARS.
TO ENCOURAGE THE AWARD OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDING TO NEW BUSINESSES AND BUSINESSES ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE PREVIOUS FIVE YEARS.
CONCERNING A REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONCERNING CONTRACTS AWARDED TO BUSINESSES IN OPERATION LESS THAN FIVE YEARS.
TO ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO STARTING A NEW BUSINESS; TO AMEND ARKANSAS INCOME TAX LAW; TO ALLOW CERTAIN NEW BUSINESSES TO DEFER PAYING CERTAIN INCOME TAXES; AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ENTREPRENEUR EXTENSION PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS OF DIRECTORS AND SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE DATE ON WHICH AN ELECTION OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS HELD.
TO EXEMPT FROM GROSS INCOME A GAIN BY A TAXPAYER RESULTING FROM THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY UNDER THE RIGHT OF EMINENT DOMAIN OR THE THREAT OF CONDEMNATION.
TO CLARIFY THE PERFORMANCE OF AN ABORTION TO SAVE THE LIFE OF A PREGNANT WOMAN IN A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND TO REQUIRE RECERTIFICATION EVERY SIX MONTHS FOR ABLE-BODIED ADULTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF A REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY.
TO AMEND THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR RAPE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SEXUAL ASSAULT COLLECTION KITS AND ANONYMOUS KITS; AND TO REQUIRE A STATEWIDE ACCOUNTING OF ALL UNTESTED SEXUAL ASSAULT COLLECTION KITS AND UNSUBMITTED ANONYMOUS KITS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS WATER AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ACT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A CAUSE OF ACTION TO ABATE PRIVATE NUISANCES THAT IMPACT AIR POLLUTION.
CoSponsor
TO DEFINE THE TERM "ANTISEMITISM" WHEN REVIEWING, INVESTIGATING, OR DETERMINING WHETHER THERE HAS BEEN A VIOLATION OF LAW OR POLICY PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATORY ACTS OR PRACTICES BASED ON RACE, RELIGION, ETHNICITY, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.
TO CREATE THE LEARNS ACT; TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE AS THEY RELATE TO EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH GRADE TWELVE EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A SPACEPORT APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR.
TO CREATE THE POSITION OF DEMENTIA SERVICES COORDINATOR WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
TO PROHIBIT INDUSTRIAL HEMP THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN DELTA TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL SUBSTANCES; TO INCLUDE CERTAIN TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL IN THE LIST OF SCHEDULE VI CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING UNUSED OR UNDERUTILIZED PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO PURCHASE OR LEASE A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ACADEMIC FACILITY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING OWNERSHIP AND POSSESSION OF REAL PROPERTY.
TO ADD CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS TO AN ADULT-ORIENTED PERFORMANCE; AND TO DEFINE AN ADULT-ORIENTED PERFORMANCE.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS FAMILY PLANNING ACT; AND TO MODIFY THE LEGISLATIVE DECLARATION WITHIN THE ARKANSAS FAMILY PLANNING ACT.
TO CREATE A MEANS BY WHICH STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR REDUCED-PRICE MEALS AT SCHOOL RECEIVE FREE MEALS AT SCHOOL.
TO CREATE THE PROTECT ARKANSAS ACT; TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING SENTENCING AND PAROLE; TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES; AND TO CREATE THE LEGISLATIVE RECIDIVISM REDUCTION TASK FORCE.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ENERGY; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COAL-POWERED ELECTRICAL GENERATION FACILITIES; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN ACTIONS BEFORE DECOMMISSIONING OR DISPOSAL OF ASSETS; AND TO REQUIRE A STUDY.
TO REDUCE THE INCOME TAX RATES APPLICABLE TO INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, AND CORPORATIONS.
TO REMEMBER SENATOR ROY C. “BILL” LEWELLEN, JR. AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS DEDICATED SERVICE AND INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND TO HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
TO CONGRATULATE THE STATE OF ISRAEL ON THE OCCASION OF THE SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS ESTABLISHMENT AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO THE STATE OF ISRAEL AND TO THE ISRAELI PEOPLE FOR A PEACEFUL AND PROSPEROUS FUTURE.
CONGRATULATING CHARLES STEVEN “STEVE” COOK, SENATE PARLIAMENTARIAN, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AND COMMENDING HIM FOR HIS THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SENATE AND FORTY-FOUR YEARS OF CONTRIBUTION TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
CoSponsor for House
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT.
CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL JUSTICE, OR GOVERNANCE SCORES; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TREASURER OF STATE TO DIVEST CERTAIN INVESTMENTS OR OBLIGATIONS DUE TO CERTAIN FACTORS.
TO CREATE THE REBOOT PILOT PROGRAM; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR BUSINESSES THAT HIRE CERTAIN FORMER OFFENDERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING TAX DELINQUENCY LISTS.
CREATING THE FENTANYL ENFORCEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2023; CONCERNING FENTANYL AND OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; TO ESTABLISH INCREASED PENALTIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SPECIAL ELECTIONS ON MEASURES AND QUESTIONS.
TO CLARIFY THAT MEMBERSHIP DUES PAID TO HUNTING OR FISHING CLUBS ARE EXEMPT FROM SALES TAX.
TO PROVIDE THAT BUILDINGS USED AS DEDICATED CHURCH PROPERTY ARE EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAX REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE BUILDING IS OWNED OR LEASED BY THE CHURCH USING THE PROPERTY.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ENERGY; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COAL-POWERED ELECTRICAL GENERATION FACILITIES; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN ACTIONS BEFORE DECOMMISSIONING OR DISPOSAL OF ASSETS; AND TO REQUIRE A STUDY.

Committees