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Representative Marvin Childers

608 South Estate Drive, Blytheville, 72315

Representative Marvin Childers
Phone: 870-762-2898
Phone:
District: 77
District:
77
Seniority: 63
Seniority:
63
Occupation: Attorney
Occupation:
Attorney
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: House 2001,2003
Public Service:
House 2001, 2003


Bills

Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
AN ACT TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE RATE AS USED IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOND ACT OF 1985.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF MAXIMUM LAWFUL RATE FOR SCHOOL BONDS.
AN ACT TO CREATE ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY CONSOLIDATED AUTHORITIES.
TO AUTHORIZE A MUNICIPALITY TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATES IN CONNECTION WITH REVENUE BONDS ISSUED BY THE MUNICIPALITY.
AN ACT TO CREATE TWO CIRCUIT JUDGESHIPS IN THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE - COTTON BOLL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE MERGER APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE AUDITOR OF STATE - PERSONAL SERVICES FOR THE CIRCUIT COURTS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT TO MERGE COTTON BOLL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INTO MISSISSIPPI COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE; TO RENAME MISSISSIPPI COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO ARKANSAS NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE.
TO ALLOW FORMATIONS OF, AND CONVERSIONS TO, PUBLIC WATER AUTHORITIES UNDER ARKANSAS CODE 4-35-101 ET SEQ. TO BE AUTHORIZED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND, IF APPLICABLE, THE MEMBERS.
TO PROVIDE THAT ANY ORGANIZATION AUTHORIZED TO APPOINT OR NOMINATE FOR APPOINTMENT TWO (2) OR MORE MEMBERS OF A STATE BOARD OR COMMISSION IS SUBJECT TO THE ARKANSAS FREEDOM OF INFORMATION LAW.
TO ENSURE THE LICENSING AND REGISTRATION OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS AND DEVICES CONTAINING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL IN ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF CERTAIN REFLECTORIZED OR MIRRORED WINDOW TINTING ON MOTOR VEHICLES.
TO REVISE THE DWI PENALTIES TO ALLOW THE ISSUANCE OF AN IGNITION INTERLOCK RESTRICTED LICENSE IN LIEU OF OR IN ADDITION TO A SUSPENDED DRIVER’S LICENSE.
COMMENDING THE ARKANSAS STATE POLICE HONOR GUARD AND THE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THE HONOR GUARD FOR THEIR DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND TO THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
TO RESTRUCTURE VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES INTO TEN (10) DEPARTMENTS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS BOLL WEEVIL SUPPRESSION ERADICATION ACT.
AN ACT TO TRANSFER FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE - CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN DIVISION.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO RESTORE THIS STATE'S TRADITIONAL SYSTEM FOR ESTABLISHING LANDLORDS’ LIENS ON CROPS AND TO EXEMPT LANDLORDS’ LIENS ON CROPS FROM THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE-SECURED TRANSACTIONS.
UNSOLICITED COMMERCIAL AND SEXUALLY EXPLICIT ELECTRONIC MAIL FAIR PRACTICES ACT.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE LIMITATION ON THE AWARD OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - PHASE II - CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING A LIBERAL ARTS TEACHING BUILDING GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE QUESTIONING OF A JUVENILE WHO MAY BE CHARGED AS AN ADULT.
TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE IDENTIFICATION CARDS TO PERSONS 5 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER.
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.
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN EMPLOYEES' HOME ADDRESS FROM PUBLIC RECORDS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.
THE ARKANSAS RETAIL PRICE COMPARISON AND SAVINGS CLAIMS ACT.
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ESCORT VEHICLES ON OVER-LENGTH LOADS AND TO REPEAL THE LAW REQUIRING THE REGULATION AND REGISTRATION OF ESCORT VEHICLES.
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.
TO AMEND THE JOINT COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT TO GIVE A SANITATION AUTHORITY THE POWER TO OWN AND OPERATE WASTEWATER FACILITIES AND THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATION ACT TO EXEMPT UNCLAIMED CAPITAL CREDITS CLAIMED BY AN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE FROM ARKANSAS LAW REGARDING UNCLAIMED PROPERTY.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE STATE ELECTRICAL CODE AND THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE EXAMINATION AND LICENSING OF ELECTRICIANS.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY COMMISSION - BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES - GRANTS TO RURAL COMMUNITIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION - WATER, SEWER AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RURAL FIRE PROTECTION PROGRAMS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE STATE FORESTRY COMMISSION - RURAL FIRE EQUIPMENT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 5-65-205 PERTAINING TO REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO A CHEMICAL TEST.
AN ACT TO ABOLISH THE RULE IN SHELLEY’S CASE.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - COMMUNITY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTERS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - THE DELTA DREAMS INITIATIVE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
TO INCREASE MINORITY INVOLVEMENT IN RAISING AWARENESS OF THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PROSTATE AND TESTICULAR CANCER.
AN ACT TO GRANT HOSPITALS, CREDENTIALING ORGANIZATIONS, AND INSURANCE COMPANIES THE OPTION OF UTILIZING THE CENTRALIZED CREDENTIALING VERIFICATION SERVICE, OR OTHER APPROPRIATE ORGANIZATIONS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF THE ARKANSAS FRANCHISE PRACTICES ACT.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHILDREN’S PRODUCT SAFETY ACT OF ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO PLACE THE LICENSING OF PROFESSIONAL BAIL BOND COMPANIES AND BAIL BONDSMAN UNDER THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
THE ARKANSAS DRUG COURT ACT.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF CONSUMER REPORTS IN UNDERWRITING AND RATING OF PROPERTY AND CASUALTY PERSONAL LINES OF INSURANCE.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WITHHOLD MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR EMPLOYEES UPON REQUEST OR STATE THE REASON FOR NOT WITHHOLDING.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHILDREN’S PRODUCT SAFETY ACT OF ARKANSAS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE INTERCEPTION AND USE OF WIRE, ORAL, OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS.
AN ACT CONCERNING PEN REGISTERS, TRAP AND TRACE DEVICES, ACCESS TO STORED COMMUNICATIONS, AND MOBILE TRACKING DEVICES.
TO AMEND SECTION 2 OF AMENDMENT 73 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO PRESCRIBE TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE ARKANSAS SENATE.
TO AMEND THE JOINT RULES TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF NON-APPROPRIATION BILLS WHICH MAY BE INTRODUCED BY MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DURING ANY ONE SESSION.
EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT THE EMPLOYMENT CRISIS IN DIRECT-SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS IMPEDES THE AVAILABILITY OF A STABLE, HIGH QUALITY DIRECT SUPPORT WORKFORCE.
REQUESTING CONGRESS TO PROHIBIT PARTIAL BIRTH ABORTIONS.
PROPOSING TO AMEND AMENDMENT 73 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO RECOGNIZE FEBRUARY 6 AS RONALD REAGAN DAY.
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ALWAYS PASS THE DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL FIRST.
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE UNITED STATES SENATORS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSS SUPPORT THE FLOOR VOTE AND NOMINATION OF JUDICIAL NOMINEE MIGUEL ESTRADA.
CoSponsor for Senate
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 - STATE ASSISTANCE TO THE MISSISSIPPI COUNTY JUDGES OFFICE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO THE MISSISSIPPI COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - BLYTHEVILLE & OSCEOLA INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - MISSISSIPPI COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CITY OF MANILA MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CITY OF LEACHVILLE MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - MISSISSIPPI COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE MISSISSIPPI COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE - MISSISSIPPI COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE & COTTON BOLL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE MERGER EXPENSES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
TO INCREASE THE FEES FOR REINSTATEMENT OF DRIVER'S LICENSES TO FUND THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE.

Committees