Representative Ken Cowling
P. O. Box 295, Ashdown, 71822
District: 2
District:
2
Seniority: 53
Seniority:
53
Occupation: Owner--Abstract & Title Company
Occupation:
Owner--Abstract & Title Company
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
History
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - VARIOUS FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN LITTLE RIVER COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CITY OF ASHDOWN MUNICIPAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION - LITTLE RIVER COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION - WALNUT BAYOU IRRIGATION PROJECT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO REPEAL CERTAIN PROVISIONS REQUIRING NONRESIDENTS TO REGISTER THEIR VEHICLES WITHIN NINETY DAYS (90) AND OBTAIN A VISITOR’S PERMIT AFTER TEN (10) DAYS.
AN ACT TO REPEAL OBSOLETE PROVISIONS CONCERNING REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES, AND POLICE REPORTING OF STOLEN VEHICLES TO OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
TO REVISE THE HVACR LICENSING LAW TO CHANGE THE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE.
TO ALLOW EXECUTIVE SESSIONS UNDER THE ARKANSAS FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT FOR PUBLIC BODIES WHEN DISCUSSING PENDING LITIGATION MATTERS AND TO ALLOW THE ATTORNEYS TO ATTEND.
AN ACT TO LIMIT THE TRANSFER OF PERMITS ISSUED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL DIVISION IN CERTAIN COUNTIES TO WITHIN A TEN (10) MILE RADIUS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT VOLUNTARILY CONSOLIDATING PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2004.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - THE FOUKE COMMUNITY BUILDING IN MILLER COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - VARIOUS FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN MILLER COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - THE WINTHROP MUSEUM IN LITTLE RIVER COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN LITTLE RIVER COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - THE FAIRGROUNDS AND JAIL AND SHOOTING RANGE IN LITTLE RIVER COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - ASHDOWN CITY PARK GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 26-27-307 REGARDING THE SECRETARY OF THE EQUALIZATION BOARD.
TO EXEMPT FROM THE STATE SALES AND USE TAX THE GROSS RECEIPTS IN EXCESS OF NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS DERIVED FROM THE SALE OF A TRUCK TRACTOR AND IN EXCESS OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS DERIVED FROM THE SALE OF A SEMITRAILER.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT SCHOOLS FROM GIVING STATE MANDATED TESTS WITHIN THREE (3) DAYS FOLLOWING THE SPRING DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME CHANGE.
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE RETIREMENT OR DISABILITY BENEFITS INCOME TAX EXEMPTION.
AN ACT FOR THE COSSATOT COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - COLLISION REPAIR FACILITY RENOVATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO ADDRESS INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NURSING HOME PATIENTS AND PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS AGAINST NURSING HOMES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT FIREARM, NON-POWDER GUN AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INJURIES CAUSED FROM THE INHERENT CAPABILITY OF FIREARMS, NON-POWDER GUNS AND AMMUNITION TO CAUSE INJURY.
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.
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS AND COMPENSATING USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE SALE OF A USED MOTOR VEHICLE.
AN ACT TO PROTECT LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PRODUCERS FROM UNFAIR REBUILDING COSTS AFTER NATURAL DISASTERS.
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.
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 REVISE TITLE 21,CHAPTER 3, SUBCHAPTER 3 CONCERNING VETERANS PREFERENCES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY RESULTING FROM THE DEMUTUALIZATION OF AN INSURANCE COMPANY; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT PERTAINING TO PERMANENT HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS.
TO PROVIDE THAT ALL FINES LEVIED ON PERSONS CONVICTED OF GAME AND FISH VIOLATIONS MAY BE USED TO FUND SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND OTHER PURPOSES CONSISTENT WITH AMENDMENT 35.
TO INCREASE MINORITY INVOLVEMENT IN RAISING AWARENESS OF THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PROSTATE AND TESTICULAR CANCER.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE ARKANSAS BEEF PROMOTION AND RESEARCH PROGRAM IF THE FEDERAL PROGRAM IS DISCONTINUED.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE AND TO USE FUNDS FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
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.
CoSponsor for Senate
TO CLARIFY AND CONFIRM THE POWERS OF THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF TURNPIKE PROJECTS AND ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE THE TURNPIKE PROJECTS.
TO ALLOW THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMMISSION TO ENTER INTO DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT CONTRACTS FOR HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION - THE RED RIVER COMMISSION OF ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS OF ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO ALLOW MAYORS AND COUNTY JUDGES OF CREATING CITIES AND COUNTIES TO APPOINT THE SUCCESSOR MEMBERS OF PUBLIC FACILITIES BOARDS.
AN ACT FOR THE SAU-TECH - THE AVIATION PROGRAM AT TEXARKANA GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO THE COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES.
Committees
Committees
Vice Chair:
CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE- HOUSE
Non-Voting:
EDUCATION COMMITTEE- HOUSE