Senator Ruth Whitaker
P. O. Box 349, Cedarville, 72932
District: 3
District:
3
Seniority: 7
Seniority:
7
Occupation: Community Activist
Occupation:
Community Activist
Church Affiliation: Presbyterian
Church Affiliation:
Presbyterian
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Cedarville, AR City Alderman; Senate 2001,2003
Public Service:
Cedarville, AR City Alderman; Senate 2001, 2003
Bills
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History
TO CREATE THE BREAST CANCER, PROSTATE CANCER, AND COLON CANCER EARLY DETECTION PROGRAM ACT.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO GRANT A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA TO WORLD WAR II VETERANS WHO MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.
TO REQUIRE ALL LEGISLATIVE BILLS INTRODUCED IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO CONTAIN A STATEMENT OF LEGISLATIVE INTENT.
TO ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR AGRICULTURE, LABORATORY RESEARCH, TOURISM, AND MARKETING PROMOTION THROUGH THE ARKANSAS WINERIES COUNCIL.
AN ACT TO ALLOW AN OWNER OF A VINEYARD TO BUILD A WINERY, TASTING ROOM, OR RETAIL SALES FACILITY.
AN ACT TO GRANT SUBPOENA POWER TO THE JOINT PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE FOR PARDONS GRANTED BY THE GOVERNOR DURING THE LAST MONTH OF A TERM AND PARDONS GRANTED GENERALLY TO MULTIPLE INDIVIDUALS.
Primary Sponsor for House
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE COURT TO CONSIDER THE PREFERENCES OF THE CHILD WHEN AWARDING CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION IN A DIVORCE ACTION.
TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE USING A CELLULAR TELEPHONE AND LIST CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS AND PROVIDE A PENALTY.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO THE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN WASHINGTON AND CRAWFORD COUNTIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
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 FOR THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF AERONAUTICS - TO CONSTRUCT AND FURNISH AN AIRCRAFT HANGAR/OFFICE COMPLEX AND RAMP/TAXIWAY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE FOR THE ALTUS FIRE DEPARTMENT IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO MERGE ARKANSAS VALLEY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INTO ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO GRANT A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA TO VETERANS OF THE KOREAN WAR OR THE VIETNAM WAR WHO MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO THE CRAWFORD COUNTY CONTINUING EDUCATION BUILDING PROJECT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 25-1-106 TO ESTABLISH TIMEFRAMES FOR THE JOINT PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REGARDING JOINT PERFORMANCE REVIEW EVALUATIONS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE, RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGIST AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINERS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A STATUTORY FRAMEWORK FOR COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH CARE ACCESS PROGRAMS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR ORGAN DONOR EDUCATION; AND TO PROVIDE LEAVE TO CERTAIN LIVING DONORS.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - FORT SMITH - HEALTH SCIENCES FACILITY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE RETIREMENT OR DISABILITY BENEFITS INCOME TAX EXEMPTION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO THE CITY OF LINCOLN, ARKANSAS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST CANCER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND AWARENESS LICENSE PLATE.
TO NAME THE ARKANSAS VETERANS' CEMETERY IN NORTH LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, THE "NICK D. BACON ARKANSAS VETERANS' CEMETERY".
RECOMMENDING THAT THE TEA-21 HIGHWAY AUTHORIZATION LAW BE REAUTHORIZED AND FUNDED AT THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL.
URGING THE UNITED STATES POSTMASTER GENERAL TO KEEP THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE MAIL PROCESSING CENTER THAT IS IN FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS.
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE UNITED STATES SENATORS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS SUPPORT THE FLOOR VOTE AND NOMINATION OF JUDICIAL NOMINEE MIGUEL ESTRADA.
CoSponsor for House
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.
TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL “CHOOSE LIFE” LICENSE PLATE FOR SUPPORT OF ADOPTION PROGRAMS IN ARKANSAS AND PRESCRIBE REGISTRATION FEES.
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.
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE RETIREMENT OR DISABILITY BENEFITS INCOME TAX EXEMPTION.
AN ACT TO REPEAL CHAPTER 19 OF TITLE 23 AND TO REFORM ELECTRIC UTILITY REGULATION.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE ARKANSAS BUREAU OF STANDARDS; TO REQUIRE BULK OR LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS METERING DEVICES, PUMPS, AND SCALES TO BE TESTED BY REGISTERED SERVICE AGENTS.
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS AND COMPENSATING USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE SALE OF A USED MOTOR VEHICLE.
AN ACT TO REVISE TITLE 21,CHAPTER 3, SUBCHAPTER 3 CONCERNING VETERANS PREFERENCES.
AN ACT TO CERTIFY SOIL NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANNERS AND SOIL NUTRIENT APPLICATOR
AN ACT TO REQUIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO COMPLETE TRAINING CONCERNING SEXUAL ASSAULTS.
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 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR PUBLIC SERVICE.
Committees
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