Representative Joyce Dees
401 South Main Street, Warren, 71671
District: 8
District:
8
Seniority: 31
Seniority:
31
Occupation: Self-employed/Financial Consultant
Occupation:
Self-employed/Financial Consultant
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: House 1999, 2001,2003
Public Service:
House 1999, 2001, 2003
Bills
Bill
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Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
AN ACT TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS NURSE PRACTICE ACT CONCERNING ORGANIZATION AND PROCEEDINGS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATIVE FUELS FUND AND A WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE FUND.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO CALHOUN COUNTY FOR AN ELEVATOR IN THE COURTHOUSE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - VARIOUS PROJECTS IN DALLAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - VARIOUS PROJECTS IN BRADLEY COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE EDUCATION - SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY OF WARREN, ARKANSAS TO INSTALL AN ELEVATOR IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR DETERMINES THE COMPOSITION OF THE ARKANSAS WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING ACADEMY AS A SATELLITE CENTER IN WARREN, ARKANSAS, OF THE SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATIVE FUELS FUND AND A WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE FUND.
TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FROM STUDENT FINANCIAL AID ANTI-STACKING POLICIES TO STUDENTS OF NURSING.
AN ACT TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS NURSE PRACTICE ACT CONCERNING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.
AN ACT TO REPEAL ARKANSAS CODE § 27-37-704 TO ALLOW FOR VEHICLES TO BE STOPPED, INSPECTED, OR DETAINED SOLELY TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE OCCUPANTS ARE WEARING SEATBELTS.
AN ACT FOR THE SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE - ARKANSAS HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS TRAINING ACADEMY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES - FOR THE AREA AGENCIES ON AGING FOR PERSONAL HOME CARE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - NORTHEAST ARKANSAS AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER CONSTRUCTION AND EXPENSES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION - SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN OF TEACHERS, NURSING STUDENTS, MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDENTS, AND TEACHERS IN CONTINUING EDUCATION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE TAX CREDITS FOR PARENTS OF INFANTS WITH CATASTROPHIC METABOLIC DISORDERS.
AN ACT TO INCREASE TESTING FOR PROBLEMS WITH METABOLISM IN NEWBORNS; TO IMPROVE HEALTH COVERAGE FOR NEWBORNS WITH METABOLIC DISORDERS.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - THE DISTRIBUTION OF ENHANCED REVENUE SUPPORT TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT TO ALLOW FOR VEHICLES TO BE STOPPED, INSPECTED, OR DETAINED IF THE DRIVER OR FRONT SEAT PASSENGER ARE NOT WEARING SAFETY BELTS.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST CANCER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND AWARENESS LICENSE PLATE.
AN ACT TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF A JUVENILE OMBUDSMAN AND ASSISTANT JUVENILE OMBUDSMEN APPOINTED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC DEFENDER COMMISSION.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT THE ADMISSION PROCESS FOR MEDICAID ELDERCHOICES, A COMMUNITY BASED SERVICE, TO BE IDENTICAL TO THE ADMISSION PROCESS FOR NURSING HOMES.
AN ACT TO ADDRESS INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NURSING HOME PATIENTS AND PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS AGAINST NURSING HOMES.
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 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 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 CREATE ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY CONSOLIDATED AUTHORITIES.
AN ACT TO AMEND PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATING AN INCAPACITATED PERSON FOR PURPOSES OF GUARDIANSHIP APPOINTMENTS.
AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES IN THE LAW CONCERNING BACKGROUND CHECKS ON STATE EMPLOYEES.
TO CONFORM THE GRANDPARENTS' VISITATION STATUTE WITH RECENT ARKANSAS SUPREME COURT AND UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS TO BE OBSTRUCTED FROM VIEW AND SEGREGATED IN COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY RESULTING FROM THE DEMUTUALIZATION OF AN INSURANCE COMPANY; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO MAKE THE LAW MORE FLEXIBLE CONCERNING PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO FILE PETITIONS FOR ORDERS OF PROTECTION.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES REPORTS CONCERNING EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED YOUTH.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO - DISTRICT COOLING SYSTEM - PHASE III GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO COMPLETE TRAINING CONCERNING SEXUAL ASSAULTS.
AN ACT TO REORGANIZE THE BOARD OF VISITORS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO.
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.
TO INCREASE MINORITY INVOLVEMENT IN RAISING AWARENESS OF THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PROSTATE AND TESTICULAR CANCER.
AN ACT CONCERNING ROUTINE PERSONAL HYGIENE AND RELATED DAILY CARE SERVICES PROVIDED TO RESIDENTS OF NURSING FACILITIES.
AN ACT TO INCREASE ELIGIBILITY FOR ELDERCHOICES, A COMMUNITY-BASED CARE PROGRAM; AND TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT.
URGING LEGISLATORS TO COMMIT TO THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED HEALTHY BEHAVIOR DURING THE 84TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
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.
COMMENDING AGRICULTURE FOR REDUCING PHOSPHORUS CONTAMINATION AND; URGING CITIES AND CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE TO INFORM NONAGRICULTURAL COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF PHOSPHORUS.
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO ALLOW THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO CONVENE ITSELF INTO EXTRAORDINARY SESSION UPON WRITTEN REQUEST BY TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERS ELECTED TO EACH HOUSE.
PROPOSING TO AMEND AMENDMENT 73 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
CoSponsor for Senate
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO - SPATIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEGREE PROGRAM GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
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.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS IN CLARK, DALLAS, NEVADA, OUACHITA AND COLUMBIA COUNTIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - COUNTY FAIR BOARDS IN CLARK, DALLAS, NEVADA, OUACHITA AND COLUMBIA COUNTIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - SEARK SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM 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