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Representative Marvin Childers

1120 Country Club Road, Blytheville, 72315

Representative Marvin Childers
Phone: 870-762-2898
Phone:
District: 77
District:
77
Seniority: 26
Seniority:
26
Occupation: Attorney
Occupation:
Attorney
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: House 2001,2003, 2005
Public Service:
House 2001, 2003, 2005


Bills

Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
AN ACT TO ALLOW CHARITABLE CASH CONTRIBUTIONS FOR TSUNAMI RELIEF TO BE TREATED AS IF MADE IN 2004 FOR PURPOSES OF INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS.
AN ACT TO PERMIT STATE BANKS TO DESIGNATE A REGISTERED OFFICE AND REGISTERED AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS.
TO PERMIT THE BANK COMMISSIONER TO OBTAIN BACKGROUND CHECKS ON APPLICANTS AND TO CLARIFY THE COMMISSIONER'S CEASE AND DESIST POWERS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT HEARINGS CONCERNING TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIPS MUST BE HELD WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS OF THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER.
AN ACT TO REPEAL VARIOUS LAWS REGARDING THE REFUNDING OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BONDS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT EXTRA HELP CLASSIFICATIONS ARE BASED ON THE FISCAL YEAR AND THAT PERSONAL SERVICES CLASSIFICATIONS ARE BASED ON THE FISCAL YEAR.
TO AUTHORIZE THE GUARANTY OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS ISSUED BY CITIES AND COUNTIES AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BOND GUARANTIES FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF BOND PAYMENTS MADE BY OTHER GUARANTORS.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL REVENUE SOURCES FOR THE PAYMENT AND SECURITY OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS ISSUED BY MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES AND TO CONFIRM THE AUTHORITY TO LOAN THE BOND PROCEEDS.
AN ACT TO AMEND 23-15-211 TO MODIFY THE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF 23-15-209 OR THE ARKANSAS GAS PIPELINE CODE.
AN ACT TO ALLOW INTERAGENCY TRANSFERS OF FUNDS IN ORDER TO PREVENT DUPLICATION OF RECORDING EXPENDITURES.
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT TO BE A CLAIMANT AGENCY FOR PURPOSES OF OBTAINING A SETOFF OF STATE INCOME TAX REFUNDS FOR OVERPAID WAGES.
AN ACT TO ALLOW TRANSFERS FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLE ACQUISITION REVOLVING FUND.
TO AMEND THE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND GUARANTY LAW AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF GAURANTIES FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF BOND PAYMENTS MADE BY OTHERS.
AN ACT TO CHANGE THE PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT DRAINAGE DISTRICT TAXES.
TO REVISE VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY FILING FEES FOR STATE TAX LIENS, RELEASES OF LIENS, AND WRITS OF EXECUTIONS.
AN ACT FOR A FUNDS RESTRICTION FOR THE SPECIAL STATE ASSETS FORFEITURE FUND.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT PROBATION OR A SUSPENDED SENTENCE MAY BE REVOKED SUBSEQUENT TO THE PERIOD OF SUSPENSION OR PROBATION IF A PETITION TO REVOKE IS FILED PRIOR TO EXPIRATION OF THE PERIOD OF SUSPENSION OR PROBATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT - BLYTHEVILLE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO PERMIT TIMELY PROMULGATION OF RULES NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAWS OR REGULATIONS.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE - HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELLNESS BUILDING AND THE BURDETTE CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS" FOR PURPOSES OF LOCAL BOND ISSUES.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT THE REVENUE BOND ACT OF 1987 DOES NOT APPLY TO THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY A WATER AUTHORITY.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE EFFECTIVE DATES OF CITY ORDINANCES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE REVENUE BOND ACT OF 1987 TO INCLUDE REGIONAL WASTEWATER DISTRICTS AND REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON DISTRICT COURTS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE COMPLETION OF ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS; TO ALLOW AN INCREASE IN PROGRAM FEES; AND TO AUTHORIZE PROBATION FEES IN CERTAIN CASES.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION LICENSE PLATE.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF "APPROVED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE" WHICH RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - VARIOUS MISSISSIPPI COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CITY OF BLYTHEVILLE AND OSCEOLA GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF MEDICAL SERVICES - LEBONHEUR CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE - DRUG INTERDICTION UNIT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT A COURT MAY ADD A PERIOD OF CONFINEMENT TO BE SERVED DURING A PERIOD OF SUSPENSION OR PROBATION EVEN IF A PERIOD OF CONFINEMENT WAS INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL ORDER OF SUSPENSION OR PROBATION.
AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE HOME INSPECTORS TO CARRY ERRORS AND OMISSIONS INSURANCE.
TO CREATE SEPARATE COUNCILS FOR THE REGULATION OF USED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND NEW MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS UNDER THE ARKANSAS MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH CONDITIONS UNDER THE COMMUNITY MATCH LOAN PROGRAM BY WHICH A PHYSICIAN MAY PRACTICE A DESIGNATED SPECIALTY IN A QUALIFIED RURAL COMMUNITY.
AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT AMENDMENT 82 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO OBSTRUCT OR INTERFERE WITH EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL IN THE PERFORMANCE OF A RESCUE MISSION.
AN ACT TO RESTRICT THE TITLING OF DAMAGED MOTOR VEHICLES.
AMENDS PROVISIONS CONCERNING INVESTMENT, DISTRIBUTION, AND USE OF THE SPECIAL STATE ASSETS FORFEITURE FUND AND POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DRUG DIRECTOR AND THE ARKANSAS ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COORDINATING COUNCIL.
AN ACT TO EQUALIZE WAGES PAID TO LABORERS, MECHANICS, SUBCONTRACTORS, AND OTHER WORKERS INVOLVED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PUBLIC BUILDING.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
AN ACT TO PROVIDE A GRADUATION CREDIT FOR SERVING AS A STUDENT MENTOR.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RESPONSIBILITES OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES.
AN ACT TO AMEND STATE POLICE FINANCING FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO ADDRESS THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR EXECUTION AND ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BID BONDS.
AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE MERCURY SWITCH REMOVAL ACT OF 2005 .
TO MODERNIZE ARKANSAS LAW PERTAINING TO CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE INCOME TAX SURCHARGE BEGINNING WITH TAX YEAR 2005.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS BY CERTAIN POLICE OFFICERS.
TO CLARIFY THAT COMBAT ZONE COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES IS EXEMPT FROM ARKANSAS INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX.
AN ACT TO PERMIT THE ACCELERATION OF INCOME TAX BENEFITS FOR CHARITABLE CASH CONTRIBUTIONS FOR RELIEF OF INDIAN OCEAN TSUNAMI VICTIMS.
TO REPEAL THE CURRENT VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VERIFICATION LAW AND ADOPT A LIMITED VERIFICATION PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE GIFT OF LIFE ACT.
TO ALLOW A TEACHER TO EARN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDIT FOR TIME REQUIRED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR TO PLAN AND PREPARE A CURRICULUM AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL FOR HIS OR HER ASSIGNED CLASSES.
TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR GRAPE AND MUSCADINE GROWERS.
AN ACT TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL CIRCUIT JUDGESHIP IN THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND ELECTION OF THE CIRCUIT JUDGE.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN IDENTITY THEFT PASSPORT BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO VICTIMS OF FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR ACCURATE INSTITUTIONAL ADVICE FOR UNIVERSITY COURSE WORK AND DEGREE COMPLETION.
TO PROVIDE THAT MUNICIPALITIES MAY CHANGE DESIGNATED USES OF REVENUES DERIVED FROM A MUNICIPAL SALES OR USE TAX WITH VOTER APPROVAL.
TO AMEND THE PROCEDURES FOR ABOLISHING MUNICIPAL SALES AND USE TAXES.
AN ACT FOR THE PROTECTION OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS' CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES.
TO PROVIDE FOR A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED MUSEUMS.
AN ACT TO BAN PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE REPORTING OF INFORMATION PERTAINING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE LABS SEIZURES.
AN ACT TO CONTINUE THE SUPPLEMENTAL MIXED DRINK TAX OF FOUR PERCENT (4%) FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE AN ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARSHIP TO A STUDENT IN EACH OF THE SEVENTY-FIVE (75) COUNTIES IN ARKANSAS.
TO PRESCRIBE LIMITATIONS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN ON MOTORCYCLES.
AN ACT CONCERNING PAYMENT OR REIMBURSEMENT TO LICENSED ATHLETIC TRAINERS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A FINE FOR FAILURE TO PRESENT PROOF OF INSURANCE.
THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS FAIR TRADE PRACTICES ACT.
TO PROHIBIT INTERFERENCE WITH STUDENT- LED AND STUDENT-INITIATED PRAYERS AT PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNCTIONS WITHIN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
REQUESTING THAT ALL MEMBERS OF ARKANSAS DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SUPPORT THE FEDERAL MARRIAGE AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
CoSponsor for Senate
AN ACT TO CONTROL THE DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN PRECURSOR INGREDIENTS UTILIZED TO MANUFACTURE METHAMPHETAMINE.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER SCHOOL LAW.
AN ACT TO AMEND REFERENCES TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE IN ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT LAW FOR CLARITY AND CONSISTENCY.
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE INCOME TAX SURCHARGE BEGINNING WITH TAX YEAR 2005.
REGARDING THE AUTHORITY OF CITIES OR COUNTIES BY LOCAL OPTION ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL FORMS OF ELECTRONIC GAMES OF SKILL AT HORSE RACING OR GREYHOUND RACING PARKS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF DR. FAY W. BOOZMAN AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
REQUESTING THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION TO REJECT THE LOUISIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION S COMPLAINT IN FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION DOCKET NO. EL01-88-000.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF HUNTING, TRAPPING, AND FISHING.

Committees