Representative Marvin Parks
44 Treasure Creek Road, Greenbrier, 72058
District: 44
District:
44
Seniority: 57
Seniority:
57
Occupation: Business Manager
Occupation:
Business Manager
Church Affiliation: Christian
Church Affiliation:
Christian
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: House 1999
Public Service:
House 1999
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
AN ACT TO BRING ABORTION CLINICS INTO COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS REQUIRED FOR HOSPITALS.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-18-203 TO PERMIT CHILDREN OF EMPLOYEES OF NON-RESIDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS ATTEND THE DISTRICT WHERE THE PARENT IS EMPLOYED.
TO ALLOW A DEDUCTION FROM NET INCOME FOR TUITION, TEXTBOOKS, AND TRANSPORTATION OF STUDENTS ATTENDING PRIVATE SCHOOLS.
TO EXPRESS THE INTENTION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS OF FORMER STATE EMPLOYEES.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO ALLOW A PERSON WITH A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE TO CARRY ANY HANDGUN HE OR SHE CHOOSES.
AN ACT TO REDUCE THE CAPITAL GAINS TAX FOR TAXABLE YEAR 1999 AND TO ABOLISH THE TAX FOR TAXABLE YEARS THEREAFTER.
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
AN ACT TO PHASE IN INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR CAPITAL GAINS; ADOPT ROTH AND EDUCATION IRA PROVISIONS; EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX $6,000 OF IRA DISTRIBUTION; AND INCREASE DEPENDENT TAX CREDIT.
TO CREATE A COLLEGE OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK.
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL INCENTIVES TO STATE EMPLOYEES TO DECREASE THEIR USE OF SICK LEAVE.
TO GRANT CIVIL AND CRIMINAL IMMUNITY TO THE OWNER OF A FIREARM FOR INJURIES OR DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A FIREARM WITHOUT THE OWNER’S KNOWLEDGE OR CONSENT.
REQUIRING PHYSICIANS TO COMMUNICATE SUFFICIENT INFORMATION BEFORE TERMINATING PREGNANCIES SO THAT PATIENTS CAN GIVE AN INFORMED CONSENT TO THE PROCEDURE.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE ANNUAL AUDITS OR PERFORMANCE OF AGREED UPON PROCEDURES OF WATER AND SEWER SERVICE PROVIDERS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ELEGIBILITY REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACADEMIC CHALLNGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM; AND TO CLARIFY EXISTING LANGUAGE.
TO ALLOW SURVIVING SPOUSES OF DECEASED POLICE OFFICERS KILLED WHILE ON DUTY TO APPLY RETROACTIVELY TO RESTORE PRIOR BENEFITS UNDER A POLICE PENSION FUND.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 16-93-103 TO ALLOW PAROLE AND PROBATION OFFICERS TO CARRY FIREARMS AT ALL TIMES.
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.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR LARGE TRUCKS EXCEEDING SPEED LIMITS.
TO PERMIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS TO PLACE THE TEN COMMANDMENTS ON DISPLAY.
TO EXEMPT THE FIRST $2,500 OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF A USED VEHICLE FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS CONVICTED OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER SHALL NOT BE GRANTED FURLOUGHS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.
TO REQUIRE RESTITUTION FOR THEFT OF SERVICES WHICH INVOLVE PUBLIC UTILITIES AND TO ENHANCE THE PENALTIES WHERE THE THEFT RESULTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION.
TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN ACTS RELATED TO NUDE DANCE PERFORMANCES BY PERSONS LESS THAN 21 YEARS OF AGE AND EMPLOYERS OF SUCH PERSONS.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 5-73-103 TO PROHIBIT PERSONS ADJUDICATED JUVENILE DELINQUENTS FROM OWNING OR POSSESSING FIREARMS.
TO PROHIBIT AN INCREASE IN CERTAIN TAX RATES OR FEES EXCEPT ON A 3/5 VOTE; TO PREVENT A DECREASE IN ANY TAX RATE EXCEPT ON A MAJORITY VOTE; TO PROHIBIT REMOVING A TAX EXEMPTION EXCEPT ON A 3/5 VOTE.
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’.
URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO REMOVE OFFICIAL PROHIBITIONS AND DETERRENTS TO THE SALE OF AMERICAN FARM PRODUCTS TO CUBA.
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
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL DUCKS UNLIMITED MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES.
REGULATING STATE EMPLOYMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, AND THEIR SPOUSES; ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES REGARDING THEIR ENTERING INTO GRANTS, CONTRACTS OR LEASES WITH THE STATE.
TO SUBSTITUTE ACCREDITATION SURVEYS BY THE JOINT COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR STATE LICENSING SURVEYS FOR HOSPITALS WHICH ARE ACCREDITED.
AN ACT FOR THE AUDITOR OF STATE - DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 1999-2001 BIENNIUM .
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ARREST OF PERSONS WHO PUMP FUEL AND FAIL TO PAY FOR IT.
URGING THE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT WHERE PRACTICAL TO USE INDEPENDENT INSPECTORS FOR INSPECTION OF HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PERFORMED PURSUANT TO THE HIGHWAY FINANCING ACT OF 1999.
Committees
Committees
Vice Chair:
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE AUDIT
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE AUDIT-Educational Institutions
Vice Chair:
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS- HOUSE