See here for previous posts in this series. Bill Name: AN ACT TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; TO RESTRICT THE AMOUNT OF CREDITED SERVICE EARNED BY A LOCAL ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIAL FIRST ELECTED TO OFFICE ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2011,…
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2011 Legislative Preview: HB 1018
See here for previous posts in this series. Bill Name: AN ACT TO DEFINE “TERMINATE” AS THAT TERM APPLIES TO ELIGIBILITY FOR RETIREMENT UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM Sponsor: Allen Kerr (R-32), 501-225-3170, allen.kerr@arkansashouse.org; Jane English (R-42), 501-257-7670,…
Fred Smith A Slam Dunk In House Seating Vote
Content partner Jason Tolbert has done a great job of following the Fred Smith story via various news outlets. First, there was the story by Michael Wickline regarding a theft lawsuit filed against against Smith by the Chicot County (AR)…
2011 Legislative Preview: HB 1017
See here for previous posts in this series. Bill Name: AN ACT CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A WEBSITE TO ASCERTAIN THE REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES OF STATE AGENCIES Sponsor: Ed Garner (R-41), 501-663-7880, ed.garner@arkansashouse.org Purpose: To create a free searchable online…
2011 Legislative Preview: HB 1016
See here for previous posts in this series. Bill Name: AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INCOME TAX RELIEF TO HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD TAXPAYERS WITH TWO (2) OR MORE DEPENDENTS Sponsor: Duncan Baird (R-95), 479-439-1717, bairdd@arkleg.state.ar.us. Purpose: To provide additional income…
2011 Legislative Preview: HB 1015
See here for previous posts in this series. Bill Name: AN ACT TO MANDATE AN ADDITIONAL FINE FOR ANY PERSON CONVICTED OF A FELONY SEX OFFENSE Sponsors: Jon Woods (R-93), 479-200-3100, woodsforarkansas@gmail.com; Duncan Baird (R-95), 479-439-1717, bairdd@arkleg.state.ar.us; Justin Harris (R-87),…
AR-Sec. State: Martin Disputes Ad Buys
I was perusing content partner Roby Brock‘s post about the post-election debts, donations, and disparities in certain constitutional office races, when I noticed this little gem: Republican Mark Martin raised $69,380 in his successful bid for Secretary of State. He…
2011 Legislative Preview: HB 1013
See here for previous posts in this series. Bill Name: AN ACT TO ALLOW THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD TO IMPOSE CIVIL PENALTIES OR SUSPEND OR REVOKE THE CERTIFICATE OF LICENSE FOR A CONTRACTOR WHO IS FOUND TO KNOWINGLY EMPLOY WORKERS…
AR-GOP: Denny Altes as Vezzini
Let’s ponder something together. C’mon, it’ll be fun. (Note: Author makes no guarantee as to fun of the following exercise.) OK, first, Dictionary.com defines “conservative” as: con·serv·a·tive /kənˈsɜrvətɪv/ [kuhn-sur-vuh-tiv] –adjective 1.disposed to preserve existing conditions, institutions, etc., or to restore…
2011 Legislative Preview: HB 1011
See here for previous posts in this series. Bill Name: AN ACT TO REQUIRE A PARTY’S SIGNATURE ON A DECREE OF DIVORCE BEFORE THE COURT MAY ENTER THE DECREE OF DIVORCE WHEN THAT PARTY IS REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL Sponsors: Jon…