Representative Joyce Elliott
7808 Lassie Lane, Little Rock, 72204
District: 33
District:
33
Seniority: 41
Seniority:
41
Occupation: Public School Teacher
Occupation:
Public School Teacher
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: House 2001,2003
Public Service:
House 2001, 2003
Bills
Bill
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Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR LEAVES OF ABSENCE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES DURING TESTING FOR, DONATION OF, AND RECOVERY FROM ORGAN DONATION.
TO REQUIRE COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND STATE GOVERNMENTS TO WITHHOLD MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR EMPLOYEES UPON REQUEST.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GRADES NINE (9) THROUGH TWELVE (12) TO ATTEND A FULL SCHOOL DAY.
TO ALLOW THE CAPITOL ZONING DISTRICT COMMISSION TO CHARGE FEES FOR ISSUING PERMITS FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND TO IMPOSE AND COLLECT CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF COMMISSION REGULATIONS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE STANDARDS FOR ACCREDITATION TO REQUIRE NO FEWER THAN TWO (2) UNITS PER YEAR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR EACH STUDENT IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELVE (K-12) OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THIS STATE.
AN ACT TO UPDATE SEX OFFENSES CONCERNING OFFENSES WHICH MAY NOT BE WAIVED ON BACKGROUND CHECKS OF CERTAIN STATE EMPLOYEES IN DESIGNATED POSITIONS.
AN ACT TO UPDATE SEX OFFENSES CONCERNING BACKGROUND CHECKS ON CHILD CARE LICENSEES AND EMPLOYEES.
AN ACT TO UPDATE SEX OFFENSES CONCERNING BACKGROUND CHECKS ON CERTAIN STATE EMPLOYEES IN DESIGNATED POSITIONS.
AN ACT TO UPDATE SEX OFFENSES CONCERNING BACKGROUND CHECKS ON PERSONS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CHILDREN AND WITH MENTALLY ILL AND DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS.
AN ACT TO UPDATE SEX OFFENSES CONCERNING BACKGROUND CHECKS ON PROVIDERS OF CARE TO DISABLED ADULTS.
AN ACT TO UPDATE SEX OFFENSES CONCERNING BACKGROUND CHECKS ON PERSONS CARING FOR THE ELDERLY.
AN ACT TO UPDATE SEX OFFENSES CONCERNING BACKGROUND CHECKS ON EMS AND TRAUMA SYSTEMS PERSONNEL.
AN ACT TO UPDATE SEX OFFENSES CONCERNING BACKGROUND CHECKS ON SOCIAL WORKERS.
AN ACT TO UPDATE SEX OFFENSES CONCERNING BACKGROUND CHECKS ON PSYCHOLOGISTS.
AN ACT TO UPDATE SEX OFFENSES FOR BACKGROUND CHECKS ON NON CERTIFIED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO UPDATE SEX OFFENSES FOR BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR TEACHER LICENSE APPLICANTS.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO REFLECT CHANGES IN SEX OFFENSES ENACTED IN 2001.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - WOMEN AND CHILDREN FIRST SHELTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS BOARD APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - VARIOUS PROJECTS IN LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WITHHOLD MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR EMPLOYEES UPON REQUEST OR STATE THE REASON FOR NOT WITHHOLDING.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY CERTAIN SEXUAL OFFENSES SCREENED IN CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.
TO PROVIDE STATE EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYEES OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION WITH ONE AND A HALF DAYS OF TIME OFF IN LIEU OF THE STATE HOLIDAYS WORKED BY THE EMPLOYEE.
AN ACT TO MAXIMIZE MEDICAID CO PAYS TO INCREASE PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE FOR SENIORS IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
ENCOURAGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LIVER TRANSPLANT PROGRAM AT THE STATE’S ONLY TEACHING HOSPITAL, THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CONSTRUCTION AND PROGRAM SUPPORT - JOHN BARROW COMMUNITY PROJECT - PULASKI COUNTY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO CREATE A PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ELECTION PROCESS AS POLL WORKERS.
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 FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK - CYBER COLLEGE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION.
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.
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 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 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 TO REVISE TITLE 21,CHAPTER 3, SUBCHAPTER 3 CONCERNING VETERANS PREFERENCES.
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.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE - COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE - SUPPORT FOR COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE BUREAU OF LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH DISBURSING OFFICER - REORGANIZATION OF ARKANSAS STATE GOVERNMENT STUDY APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE HOUSE AND SENATE COMMITTEES ON STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY AND DESIRABILITY OF REORGANIZING STATE GOVERNMENT IN ORDER TO FACILITATE AN INCREASE IN EFFICIENCY.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES COMMUNITY-BASED ACUTE MENTAL HEALTHCARE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - CRIMINAL JUSTICE INSTITUTE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
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 LEVY AN ADDITIONAL THIRTEEN DOLLAR ($13.00) MARRIAGE LICENSE FEE TO FUND THE DOMESTIC PEACE FUND; TO CREATE THE DOMESTIC PEACE FUND.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER PROGRAMS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - PURCHASE OF NEONATAL MONITORS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE SUBMISSION OF REPORTS ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS BY APPROPRIATE STATE AGENCIES.
TO PROVIDE FOR BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING; TO REQUIRE LABELING OF BEVERAGE CONTAINERS; TO ASSESS A PREPAYMENT FOR BEVERAGE CONTAINER DISPOSAL.
TO INCREASE MINORITY INVOLVEMENT IN RAISING AWARENESS OF THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PROSTATE AND TESTICULAR CANCER.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PROVIDE CLASSIFIED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES WITH PAID BREAKS.
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 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.
TO ALLOW CITIES TO LEVY AN ADDITIONAL ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) ROOM FEE FOR THE RENTAL OF HOTEL AND MOTEL ROOMS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE CERTAIN DATA BE MADE AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WEBSITE.
AN ACT TO CREATE A HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE; TO COORDINATE EFFORTS TO COMBAT INADEQUATE HEALTH CARE ON THE EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF CHILDREN.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL BONUS OF TEACHERS OBTAINING NATIONAL BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS CERTIFICATION.
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.
COMMENDING LITTLE ROCK HENDERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL ON WINNING THE LITTLE ROCK CITY CHAMPIONSHIP IN BASKETBALL.
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.
CoSponsor for Senate
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR ORGAN DONOR EDUCATION; AND TO PROVIDE LEAVE TO CERTAIN LIVING DONORS.
AN ACT FOR THE WAR MEMORIAL STADIUM COMMISSION - RENOVATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATIVE FUELS FUND AND A WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE FUND.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF AMENDMENT 51 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING VOTER REGISTRATION.
AN ACT TO REVISE THE RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION TO THE SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENT.
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 EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM FOR EXPANSION OF STATEWIDE ACCESS TO THE INNREACH PROJECT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE - THE CAMPUS CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
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.
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.