Representative Eric Harris
P. O. Box 796, Lowell, 72745
District: 94
District:
94
Seniority: 57
Seniority:
57
Occupation: Self Employed
Occupation:
Self Employed
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Serving first term in House 2003, 2005
Public Service:
Serving first term in House 2003, 2005
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM MONTHLY BENEFIT PAYABLE TO THE SURVIVING SPOUSE AND CHILDREN OF A VOLUNTEER OR PART-PAID FIREFIGHTER UNDER THE LOCAL PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS.
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE FIRE AND POLICE PENSION REVIEW BOARD TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION WITH THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD; TO ALLOW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECORDS CREATED BY THE BOARD TO BE PERSONNEL RECORDS.
AN ACT TO CHANGE THE ALLOCATION OF THE STATE PREMIUM TAX BETWEEN THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISION AND ITS LOCAL PENSION AND RELIEF FUND.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR AN INTERNET BROADCAST OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE.
AN ACT TO EXPAND THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF ARSON TO INCLUDE FIRES OR EXPLOSIONS CAUSED IN THE COURSE OF AND IN FURTHERANCE OF A FELONY.
AUTHORIZES THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR TO AUDIT THE RECORDS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF ARKANSAS COUNTIES, ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE, AND ARKANSAS SCHOOL BOARD ASSOCIATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY OWNERS AND CONNECTION TO EXISTING MUNICIPAL SEWER SYSTEMS.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO THE BETHEL HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT IN BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOR EQUIPMENT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT TURF PURCHASED WITH STATE MONEYS OR PURCHASED FOR STATE PROJECTS BE CERTIFIED BY THE STATE PLANT BOARD.
AN ACT CONCERNING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OF ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED BY THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS DIAMOND ZONES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF DEPRESSED AREAS.
AN ACT CONCERNING BILLS REFERRED TO THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS.
REQUIRES PRIVATE EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE AN UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR EMPLOYEES DURING TESTING FOR, DONATIONS OF, AND RECOVERY FROM ORGAN DONATION.
TO REQUEST THAT THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS GIVE PRIORITY TO SUPPORTING AND PASSING THE DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL FIRST.
PROPOSES CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO REDUCE PERIOD FOR WHICH APPROPRIATION BILLS ARE VALID FROM TWO YEARS TO ONE FISCAL YEAR; REQUIRES GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO MEET IN FISCAL SESSION DURING EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS.
REQUESTING THAT THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS WORK TO PASS SOCIAL SECURITY PERSONAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY OF SPRINGDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR EQUIPMENT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO THE RURAL AND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - THE CITY OF JOHNSON, ARKANSAS FOR SUPPORT TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY OF SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS FOR MOBILE DATA UNITS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING BILLS REFERRED TO THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE COURT TO CONSIDER THE PREFERENCES OF THE CHILD WHEN AWARDING CHILD CUSTODY OR VISITATION PRIVILEGES IN A DIVORCE OR OTHER PROCEEDING.
TO CLARIFY THAT COMBAT ZONE COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES IS EXEMPT FROM ARKANSAS INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE FORTY (40) MINUTES OF VISUAL ART AND FORTY (40) MINUTES OF MUSIC FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES ONE THROUGH SIX (1-6).
AN ACT CONCERNING DIRECT READ ELECTRONIC VOTING MACHINES AND VOTER VERIFIED PAPER TRAILS.
AN ACT FOR THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE - BURNS HALL GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 20-10-224 TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONAL LICENSES FOR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE STATE INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR ENLISTED ARMED SERVICES MEMBERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE BURNING OF STORM DEBRIS BY COUNTY GOVERNMENTS IN DISASTER AREAS.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO THE 4TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DRUG TASK FORCE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT COURSES THAT MAY BE TAUGHT ALONG WITH ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES IN HIGH SCHOOLS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE REPORTING OF INFORMATION PERTAINING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE LABS SEIZURES.
TO PROHIBIT INTERFERENCE WITH STUDENT- LED AND STUDENT-INITIATED PRAYERS AT PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNCTIONS WITHIN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE VOTE REQUIRED TO ADOPT AN INCREASE IN STATE GROSS RECEIPTS OR GROSS PROCEEDS TAXES OR STATE COMPENSATING USE TAXES.
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.
RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE ARKANSAS AGING INITIATIVE FOR ITS SPECIALIZED GERIATRIC SERVICES TO OLDER ARKANSANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
CoSponsor for Senate
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE THIRD SATURDAY IN JUNE AS JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE DAY.
AN ACT TO CREATE A DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL PROMOTION AND MARKETING WITHIN THE STATE PLANT BOARD.
AN ACT TO CONNECT VARIOUS AGRICULTURE- RELATED AGENCIES TO AN ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO OZARK GUIDANCE FOR A PSYCHIATRIC CARE UNIT AT A GENERAL HOSPITAL IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO CREATE A BACK-TO-SCHOOL TAX-FREE HOLIDAY BY EXEMPTING ITEMS OF CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR FROM SALES AND USE TAX DURING A LIMITED TIME PERIOD.
Committees
Committees
Non-Voting:
EDUCATION COMMITTEE HEARINGS - HOUSE & SENATE
Non-Voting:
EDUCATION COMMITTEE- HOUSE
ex officio:
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)