Representative Herschel Cleveland
P. O. Box 588, Paris, 72855
District: 26
District:
26
Seniority: 67
Seniority:
67
Occupation: Attorney
Occupation:
Attorney
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Paris Municipal Judge; House 1999
Public Service:
Paris Municipal Judge; House 1999
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING LAW PERTAINING TO THE DEFINITION OF CONTRACTOR.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR THE MANUFACTURERS OF ADVANCED BIOFUELS; TO DEFINE ADVANCED BIOFUELS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
REQUESTING THE HOUSE AND SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEES ON EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY AND DESIRABILITY OF ESTABLISHING A RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL FOR AT-RISK YOUTH.
REQUESTING THE ADOPTION OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT NUTRITION POLICY FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, STATE AGENCIES AND OTHER ENTITIES.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO ALLOW A PERSON WITH A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE TO CARRY ANY HANDGUN HE OR SHE CHOOSES.
TO AUTHORIZE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO RETIRE AFTER TWENTY-EIGHT (28) YEARS OF CREDITED SERVICE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 26-51-503 PERTAINING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL NOT MEET ON THE THIRD MONDAY IN JANUARY IN RESPECT TO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AND IN OBSERVANCE OF HIS BIRTHDAY
TO CREATE A COLLEGE OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ELEGIBILITY REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACADEMIC CHALLNGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM; AND TO CLARIFY EXISTING LANGUAGE.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 24-11-301 CONCERNING THE APPROPRIATION OF INSURANCE PREMIUM TAXES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - FOR THE BILL CLINTON BIRTHPLACE HOME CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CATFISH INDUSTRY IN ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF WORLD WAR II VETERAN, KOREAN WAR VETERAN, VIETNAM VETERAN, AND PERSIAN GULF VETERAN LICENSE PLATES.
AN ACT TO DECLARE THE THIRD FRIDAY IN SEPTEMBER AS ‘POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY’.
TO PREEMPT LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT FROM FILING LAWSUITS AGAINST FIREARM AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS FOR DAMAGES FROM THE LAWFUL SALE OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION TO THE PUBLIC.
TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONERS SHALL DELIVER ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR RUNOFF ELECTIONS TO THE COUNTY CLERK NO LATER THAN FIFTEEN DAYS BEFORE THE ELECTION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 14-40-303 PERTAINING TO ELECTION PROCEDURES FOR ANNEXATION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 7-5-701 RELATING TO THE DECLARATION OF RESULTS FOR ELECTIONS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 7-5-205 TO CLARIFY WRITE-IN VOTES IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 14-42-106 TO CLARIFY THE SWEARING IN OF MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 7-5-109 TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM COST FOR PRINTED VOTER REGISTRATION LISTS.
TO REQUEST THE ARKANSAS CODE REVISION COMMISSION TO MAKE CORRECTIONS TO THE CATCHLINES IN ARKANSAS CODE 7-7-204 AND 7-7-301.
TO AMEND AMENDMENT 51, SECTION 9 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTION LAW DEADLINES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 7-1-104 PERTAINING TO MISCELLANEOUS PENALTIES FOR ELECTION LAW VIOLATIONS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 7-7-402 PERTAINING TO THE FILING OF CERTIFICATES OF NOMINATION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 7-5-311 PERTAINING TO THE SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR DISABLED VOTERS.
TO AUTHORIZE TEACHERS TO REMOVE STUDENTS FROM CLASS IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE IN THE CLASSROOM.
TO PROVIDE A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR DISPARAGEMENT OF PERISHABLE AGRICULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTS.
TO EXEMPT THE FIRST $2,500 OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF A USED VEHICLE FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX.
TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE PERTAINING TO DEADLINES FOR CERTIFICATION, NOTICE AND APPOINTMENTS.
TO PROVIDE THAT THE CITIES, TOWNS OR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS QUALIFIED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FIRE AND POLICE PENSION FUND SHALL NOT INCUR EXPENSES FOR THIS QUALIFICATION.
TO REQUIRE RESTITUTION FOR THEFT OF SERVICES WHICH INVOLVE PUBLIC UTILITIES AND TO ENHANCE THE PENALTIES WHERE THE THEFT RESULTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION.
TO ABOLISH THE AGRICULTURE SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS AGRIBUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT EXISTING TRANSPORT SERVICES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED AS AMBULANCE SERVICS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 16-90-702 AND 16-90-716 TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REPARATIONS TO VICTIMS WHOSE INJURIES ARE CATASTROPHIC AND RESULT IN A TOTAL AND PERMANENT DISABILITY.
TO REQUEST A STUDY BY THE HOUSE AND SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEES ON EDUCATION REGARDING THE STATE OF EARLY CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION IN ARKANSAS.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAM K. ‘MAC’ MCGEHEE, JR. AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
TO DESIGNATE THE MEMBERS’ PRIVATE WORK AREA OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AS A ‘NON-SMOKING AREA’.
COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY INDIANS MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH DICKEY NUTT ON THEIR OUTSTANDING 1998-99 REGULAR SEASON.
TO EXPRESS THE INTENT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THAT ALL FORMER MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARE AUTHORIZED AND ENCOURAGED TO WEAR THEIR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LAPEL PINS.
CoSponsor for Senate
REGULATING STATE EMPLOYMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, AND THEIR SPOUSES; ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES REGARDING THEIR ENTERING INTO GRANTS, CONTRACTS OR LEASES WITH THE STATE.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 15-71-110 TO CLARIFY THE JURISDICTIONAL AUTHORITY OF THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION AND TO PROVIDE NECESSARY DEFINITIONS.
Committees
Committees
Vice Chair:
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT- HOUSE
Vice Chair:
DESEGREGATION LITIGATION OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE
Vice Chair:
EDUCATION COMMITTEE- HOUSE
Vice Chair:
EDUCATION- HOUSE EARLY CHILDHOOD SUBCOMMITTEE
Vice Chair:
JOINT PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE AUDIT
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE AUDIT-Educational Institutions
Non-Voting:
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ALTERNATES
ex officio:
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS- HOUSE