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Senator Joshua Bryant (R)

P.O. Box 718, Rogers, 72757

Senator Joshua Bryant (R)
Phone:
District: 32
District:
32
Seniority: 28
Seniority:
28
Veteran: Yes
Veteran:
Yes


Bills

Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
TO REQUIRE THAT THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM COVER AUTHORIZED PRESCRIPTION DIGITAL THERAPEUTICS.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "HEALTHCARE PROVIDER" UNDER THE PATIENT PROTECTION ACT OF 1995; AND TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "HEALTHCARE PROVIDER" AS USED UNDER THE ANY WILLING PROVIDER LAWS.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "HEALTHCARE PROVIDER" UNDER THE PATIENT PROTECTION ACT OF 1995; AND TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "HEALTHCARE PROVIDER" AS USED UNDER THE ANY WILLING PROVIDER LAWS.
TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON THE REGULATION OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW RELATING TO RECORDING SUBDIVISION PLATS, DEEDS, AND INSTRUMENTS OF TRANSFER; AND TO AMEND THE LAW RELATING TO RECORDING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS PREPARED BY A LAND SURVEYOR.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS CAPITOL GROUNDS MONUMENT AND MEMORIAL PRESERVATION FUND; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND UPKEEP OF MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS AREAS ON STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS.
TO INCREASE THE PERCENTAGE FOR DAMAGES ON LOSS CLAIMS UNDER AN INSURANCE POLICY.
TO CREATE A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR BREACH OF AN IMPLIED COVENANT OF GOOD FAITH AND FAIR DEALING.
AMENDING THE LAW CONCERNING VIOLENT FELONY OFFENSES FOR PURPOSES OF PAROLE; AND TO CLARIFY THAT RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY IS CONSIDERED A VIOLENT FELONY FOR OFFENSES COMMITTED ON OR AFTER APRIL 1, 2015.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING JUVENILE COURT JURISDICTION OVER CERTAIN TRAFFIC OFFENSES.
TO ALLOW MUNICIPALITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO STATE BY RESOLUTION THAT THEY HAVE A PRO-LIFE POLICY.
CONCERNING BALLOTS AND THE TABULATION OF UNOPPOSED RACES ON THE BALLOT; AND TO AMEND ELECTION PROCEDURES.
CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE PROFESSIONAL OR LABOR ORGANIZATIONS.
TO CLARIFY THE INFORMATION THAT MAY BE OBTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FROM EXTERNAL DATA PROVIDERS FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM AND SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; TO CLARIFY THE VIOLATION REGARDING THE SALE OF CONTROLLED BEVERAGES BY VENDING MACHINE; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE THROUGH A DISPENSING MACHINE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; TO AUTHORIZE THE THIRD-PARTY DELIVERY OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM CERTAIN RETAILERS; AND TO CREATE A THIRD-PARTY DELIVERY PERMIT.
TO CREATE THE STUDENT DATA VENDOR SECURITY ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE ARKANSAS RACING COMMISSION; TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS RACING COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ARKANSAS RACING COMMISSION.
TO CREATE STANDARDS FOR THE EVALUATION OF CLAIMS; AND TO ENSURE GOOD FAITH AND FAIR DEALING IN THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALES TAX APPLICABLE TO SALES OF PARK MODEL UNITS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE APPLICATIONS FOR LABOR ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP TO CONTAIN A NOTICE OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RIGHT TO JOIN OR REFRAIN FROM JOINING A LABOR ORGANIZATION.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO LEGALIZE MARIJUANA FOR THE PURPOSES OF CRAFT OR HOME GROWING AND ADULT USE BY ARKANSAS RESIDENTS OF A CERTAIN AGE.
Primary Sponsor for House
TO AMEND THE LAW ALLOWING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES TO TAKE A LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR EMERGENCY AND RESCUE SERVICES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PARKING PRIVILEGES FOR A PERSON ISSUED A DISABLED VETERAN SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR RELIGIOUS DENOMINATIONS TO QUALIFY AS SELF-INSURERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW TO CREATE CONSISTENCY AMONG STATUTES CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND DUTIES OF MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND MUNICIPAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; AND TO REQUIRE MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO BE RESIDENTS OF ARKANSAS.
TO CREATE THE STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PROTECTION ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REEMPLOYMENT OF CERTAIN RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REEMPLOYMENT OF RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND THE TERMINATION SEPARATION PERIOD FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS UNDER A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO RESTORE AND PROTECT PARENTAL RIGHTS; AND TO AMEND THE CONSENT TO TREATMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR MINORS.
CONCERNING THE ALLOWABLE BASES FOR BIDS FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS VIDEO SERVICE ACT; AND TO PROVIDE CLARITY CONCERNING THE USE OF A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONTRACTS FOR WORK TO BE PERFORMED ON STATE AID ROADS; AND TO AMEND THE AGGREGATE COST MAXIMUM FOR CONTRACTS FOR WORK TO BE PERFORMED ON STATE AID ROADS.
TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENT THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS GRANT EXCUSED ABSENCES TO STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN 4-H ACTIVITIES OR PROGRAMS.
TO REQUIRE THAT A PETITION OF A STUDENT TO TRANSFER FROM ONE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ANOTHER SCHOOL DISTRICT BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
TO PROVIDE REGULATION OF HEMP-DERIVED PRODUCTS BY THE ARKANSAS TOBACCO CONTROL BOARD.
TO PERMIT A LOCAL BOARD OF A COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL ZONES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO REGULATE CERTAIN GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAMS; TO CREATE THE WORK PROTECTION ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT A PUBLIC ENTITY FROM ENFORCING OR ENACTING CERTAIN UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME PROGRAMS.
TO CREATE RECALL ELECTIONS FOR MEMBERS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS OF DIRECTORS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS OF DIRECTORS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE ARKANSAS RACING COMMISSION; TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS RACING COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ARKANSAS RACING COMMISSION.
TO CREATE THE STUDENT DATA VENDOR SECURITY ACT.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS DATA CENTERS ACT OF 2023; AND TO CLARIFY THE REGULATION OF THE DIGITAL ASSET MINING BUSINESS.
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 PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO STORM SHELTERS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES UNDER THE ARKANSAS FIRE PREVENTION CODE.
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.
CONCERNING CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING OWNERSHIP AND POSSESSION OF REAL PROPERTY.
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 ADD CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS TO AN ADULT-ORIENTED PERFORMANCE; AND TO DEFINE AN ADULT-ORIENTED PERFORMANCE.
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENTS 91 AND 101, TO PROVIDE THAT PROCEEDS MAY BE APPLIED TO MULTILANE HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS FAMILY PLANNING ACT; AND TO MODIFY THE LEGISLATIVE DECLARATION WITHIN THE ARKANSAS FAMILY PLANNING ACT.
TO AMEND THE ABORTION-INDUCING DRUGS SAFETY ACT; AND TO ADD REVOCATION OF A PHYSICIAN’S MEDICAL LICENSE TO THE PROFESSIONAL SANCTIONS AUTHORIZED FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABORTION-INDUCING DRUGS SAFETY ACT.
CONCERNING CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
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 CREATE THE PROTECTION OF MINORS FROM DISTRIBUTION OF HARMFUL MATERIAL ACT; TO ESTABLISH LIABILITY FOR THE PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS ON THE INTERNET; AND TO REQUIRE REASONABLE AGE VERIFICATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW THAT REQUIRES HOLOCAUST EDUCATION; AND TO ESTABLISH HOLOCAUST EDUCATION WEEK IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
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.
CONGRATULATING VINCENT C. HENDERSON II, ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE BUREAU OF LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH AND CODE REVISOR, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AND COMMENDING HIM FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
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.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 4 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 5 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL CODE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING EDUCATION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 8 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 9 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING FAMILY LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 10 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 12 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 14 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 15 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 16 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND THE COURTS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 20 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 21 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 22 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC PROPERTY.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 23 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 24 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 25 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING STATE GOVERNMENT; AND TO REPEAL THE SUBCHAPTER CONCERNING RULES PERTAINING TO MILK AND CATTLE PRODUCTION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 26 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING TAXATION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ARKANSAS REHABILITATION SERVICES.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE USE OF RESPECTFUL LANGUAGE WHEN REFERRING TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
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 REVISE THE CHILD LABOR LAWS; AND TO CREATE THE "YOUTH HIRING ACT OF 2023".
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 17 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES.
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 PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES APPROVED FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE.
TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO MICROBREWERY-RESTAURANT PRIVATE CLUBS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SPECIAL ELECTIONS ON MEASURES AND QUESTIONS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS FRANCHISE PRACTICES ACT.
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