Representative Benny Petrus
607 South Park Avenue, Stuttgart, 72160
District: 14
District:
14
Seniority: 72
Seniority:
72
Occupation: New Automobile Dealer, Farmer
Occupation:
New Automobile Dealer, Farmer
Church Affiliation: Catholic
Church Affiliation:
Catholic
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Serving first term in House 2003
Public Service:
Serving first term in House 2003
Bills
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History
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - THE GRAND PRAIRIE WAR MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION IN STUTTGART, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - PURCHASE OF TANKER TRUCKS FOR THE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE PHILLIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - STUTTGART INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - DANA'S HOUSE FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN DEWITT, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION - STATE ASSISTANCE TO THE TRI-BAYOU IRRIGATION AND CONSERVATION DISTRICT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT AMENDING THE ARKANSAS UNIFORM COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSES.
AN ACT TO MAKE THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT-EAST A DIVISION A PROSECUTOR.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING COMPENSATION LIMITATIONS UNDER CREDIT LIFE AND DISABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
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.
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 CONNECT VARIOUS AGRICULTURE RELATED AGENCIES TO AN ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT.
TO ALLOW A HOMESTEAD OWNER TO REDEEM HIS OR HER LAND IF HE OR SHE DID NOT RECEIVE ACTUAL NOTICE OF THE SALE.
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.
AN ACT PERTAINING TO PERMANENT HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - VISIONS OF CLARENDON IN CLARENDON, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING UNDER THE ARKANSAS CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT SHALL BE IN PERSON.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT A LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT SHALL NOT LOSE REAL PROPERTY OR EASEMENTS OF THE DISTRICT TO ADVERSE POSSESSION.
TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON SHALL DRIVE OR MOVE ANY VEHICLE OR EQUIPMENT UPON ANY HIGHWAY WITH ANY LAMP OR DEVICE THEREON DISPLAYING A RED, BLUE, OR GREEN LIGHT VISIBLE FROM DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE.
TO INCREASE MINORITY INVOLVEMENT IN RAISING AWARENESS OF THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PROSTATE AND TESTICULAR CANCER.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT REFINANCING OF POSTDATED WARRANTS, LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, AND INSTALLMENT CONTRACTS.
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.
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.
RECOMMENDING THAT THE TEA-21 HIGHWAY AUTHORIZATION LAW BE REAUTHORIZED AND FUNDED AT THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL.