Representative Linda Chesterfield
12 Keo Drive, Little Rock, 72206
District: 36
District:
36
Seniority: 68
Seniority:
68
Occupation: Retired Educator
Occupation:
Retired Educator
Church Affiliation: Methodist-Episcopal
Church Affiliation:
Methodist-Episcopal
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: LR School Board President; AEA President; NEA Exeu
Public Service:
LR School Board President; AEA President; NEA Exeu
Bills
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Primary Sponsor
History
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO IDENTIFY REPORTS REQUIRED FROM LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY REPORTS AND PAPERWORK.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DETERMINE AND PREPARE A LIST OF THE SKILLS THAT A CHILD SHOULD HAVE IN ORDER TO BE PREPARED WHEN ENTERING KINDERGARTEN.
AN ACT TO ALLOW FIRST OFFENDERS TO BE PLACED ON PROBATION TO ATTEND A BOOT CAMP PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE COMPANIES PROVIDING CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES IN ARKANSAS TO FULLY DISCLOSE ALL FEES AT THE TIME A SERVICE IS REQUESTED OR PROVIDED.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PROVIDE CLASSIFIED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES WITH PAID BREAKS.
AN ACT TO ALLOW FIRST OFFENDERS TO BE PLACED ON PROBATION TO ATTEND A BOOT CAMP PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE A MAXIMUM RATE FOR TOWING SERVICES USED BY THE ARKANSAS STATE POLICE.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE CREATION OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BY DETACHMENT BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2007.
COMMENDING LITTLE ROCK HENDERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL ON WINNING THE LITTLE ROCK CITY CHAMPIONSHIP IN BASKETBALL.
RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA, INCORPORATED FOR ITS COMMUNITY SERVICE.
COMMENDING FULLER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE METRO CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 2002.
COMMENDING FULLER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE METRO CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 2002-2003.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO WATERSHED, INC. IN COLLEGE STATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT SCHOOLS FROM GIVING STATE MANDATED TESTS WITHIN THREE (3) DAYS FOLLOWING THE SPRING DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME CHANGE.
TO INCLUDE THE NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION BONUSES AS SALARY FOR THE PURPOSES OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AN ACT TO DIVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION INTO THE DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTABILITY.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATIVE FUELS FUND AND A WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE FUND.
TO ALLOW A HOMESTEAD OWNER TO REDEEM HIS OR HER LAND IF HE OR SHE DID NOT RECEIVE ACTUAL NOTICE OF THE SALE.
TO REQUIRE COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND STATE GOVERNMENTS TO WITHHOLD MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR EMPLOYEES UPON REQUEST.
TO PROTECT VETERANS FROM IDENTITY THEFT BY MAKING MILITARY SERVICE DISCHARGE RECORDS FILED WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER CONFIDENTIAL.
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE MONEY FROM THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT TRUST FUND TO THE ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE POOL.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF - THE SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE, AQUACULTURE/FISHERIES, HUMAN SCIENCES RESEARCH AND EXTENSION PROGRAMS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO WAIVE EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING AN ARKANSAS TEACHING LICENSE WHO HAVE AN OUT OF STATE TEACHING LICENSE AND EXPERIENCE.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS HERITAGE - BUILDING RENOVATION/EXHIBITS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST GIVE TO TEACHERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF CLASSROOM SUPPLIES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO COMPLETE TRAINING CONCERNING SEXUAL ASSAULTS.
TO INCREASE MINORITY INVOLVEMENT IN RAISING AWARENESS OF THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PROSTATE AND TESTICULAR CANCER.
TO STOP THE USE OF A PERSON’S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AS A DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ADOPT ANTI-BULLYING POLICIES; TO REQUIRE THE POLICIES TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WITHHOLD MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR EMPLOYEES UPON REQUEST OR STATE THE REASON FOR NOT WITHHOLDING.
AN ACT TO ALLOW A TEACHER TO HAVE A WITNESS OR REPRESENTATIVE OF THE TEACHER'S CHOICE PRESENT DURING ANY DISCIPLINARY OR GRIEVANCE MATTER UPON REQUEST OF THE TEACHER.
TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATON TO DEFINE AND PUBLISH ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO REPORT COMPLIANCE WITH PERSONNEL POLICY COMMITTEE REQUIREMENTS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE CERTAIN DATA BE MADE AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WEBSITE.
URGING LEGISLATORS TO COMMIT TO THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED HEALTHY BEHAVIOR DURING THE 84TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
PROPOSING TO AMEND AMENDMENT 73 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
COMMENDING WOODRUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR ACHIEVING A RECORD FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT (448) CONTINUOUS DAYS WITHOUT VIOLENCE.
CoSponsor for Senate
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATIVE FUELS FUND AND A WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE FUND.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS OF ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION - TWO YEAR COLLEGE MODEL FORMULA FUND APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE ARKANSAS SPORTS HALL OF FAME FACILITY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO THE CENTRAL HIGH VISITORS CENTER AND MUSEUM IN LITTLE ROCK GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE - CONSTRUCTION OF THE LITTLE ROCK NINE MONUMENT ON THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.