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Representative Denny Sumpter

P. O. Box 5158, West Memphis, 72303

Representative Denny Sumpter
Phone: 870-635-0187
Phone:
District: 53
District:
53
Seniority: 47
Seniority:
47
Occupation: Business Owner, Jackson-Hewitt
Occupation:
Business Owner, Jackson-Hewitt
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
AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
AN ACT FOR THE MID-SOUTH COMMUNITY COLLEGE - DELTA TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO TRANSFER THE ARKANSAS TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT BOARD TO THE ARKANSAS WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT - WEST MEMPHIS TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT FOR THE CRITTENDEN COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - MARION FIRE DEPARTMENT IN CRITTENDEN COUNTY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT FOR CITIES IN CRITTENDEN COUNTY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT FOR A SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER IN WEST MEMPHIS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO PROVIDE THAT THE REPORT FROM THE ANNUAL RATIO STUDY TO DETERMINE AVERAGE RATIO OF ASSESSED VALUE TO THE MARKET VALUE OR ACTUAL VALUE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY IS DUE SEPTEMBER 15.
TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTY ASSESSORS NO LONGER MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATION FOR PROJECT PLANS FOR COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS.
THE RAILROAD SAFETY ZONE ACT.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT CERTAIN STATE- MANDATED ASSESSMENTS FOR STUDENTS ARE PRINTED AND SCORED IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO ASSIST CERTAIN BORDER CITIES IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO EQUALIZE TAXES IN ORDER TO COMPETE WITH AN ADJOINING STATE.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE AWARD OF A PISTOL UPON RETIREMENT OR DEATH TO A HIGHWAY POLICE PATROL OFFICER.
TO PROVIDE THAT THE HOUSE INTERIM COMMITTEE AND SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS PERFORM AN INTERIM STUDY CONCERNING THE REORGANIZATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT.
TO ALLOW A FORFEITED MOTOR VEHICLE TO BE TRANSFERRED TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR USE IN DRIVER EDUCATION COURSES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE INCOME TAX RELIEF TO INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYERS AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL GENERAL REVENUE.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING EMPLOYEES OF THE ARKANSAS RACING COMMISSION.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE COMMITTEE OF PLUMBING EXAMINERS.
TO PROVIDE A SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF QUALIFIED HYBRID VEHICLES.
FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE IN THE HOUSE CHAMBER AT 10:00 A.M., TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2005.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS; TO REQUIRE A MAJORITY VOTE FOR APPROPRIATION BILL APPROVAL; AND TO PERMIT EITHER ONE OR TWO YEAR APPROPRIATION BILLS.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO THE EDMONSON POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT IN CRITTENDEN COUNTY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
THE SCHOOL EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE ACT OF 2005.
ENDORSING THE PRINCIPLES OF A MULTI-POLLUTANT CONTROL PROGRAM.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF HUNTING, TRAPPING, AND FISHING.
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO CHANGE SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM BIENNIAL TO ANNUAL SESSIONS AND TO ESTABLISH THE LENGTH OF THE SESSIONS.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS ELECTION LAWS CONCERNING PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE UNIFORM FILING FEE FOR INITIATING A CAUSE OF ACTION IN CIRCUIT COURT AND TO USE THE INCREASE TO RESTORE LEGAL EDUCATION FUNDING.
AN ACT CONCERNING DIRECT READ ELECTRONIC VOTING MACHINES AND VOTER VERIFIED PAPER TRAILS.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE GIFT OF LIFE ACT.
AN ACT TO MANDATE EYE AND VISION SCREENING PROCEDURES AND TESTS FOR CHILDREN.
TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO INFORM STUDENTS IN LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS ABOUT THE ARKIDS FIRST PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO ENCOURAGE CERTIFIED SCHOOL PERSONNEL TO SERVE THIS STATE AS MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO REMOVE CONTRACTUAL ROADBLOCKS TO SERVICE OF CERTIFIED SCHOOL PERSONNEL IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO PROVIDE FOR A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED MUSEUMS.
TO PROVIDE THAT THE HOUSE INTERIM COMMITTEE AND SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS PERFORM AN INTERIM STUDY ON THE ISSUE OF VOTER REGISTRATION.
THE GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT.
AN ACT TO CONTINUE THE SUPPLEMENTAL MIXED DRINK TAX OF FOUR PERCENT (4%) FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES.
TO REQUEST THE PRESIDENT TO REASSESS THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE TO THE NATION AND TO ARKANSAS.
REQUESTING THAT THE ARKANSAS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT WILL ENABLE ARKANSANS WHO SUBSCRIBE TO A SATELLITE TELEVISION SERVICE TO RECEIVE ACCESS TO ARKANSAS LOCAL TELEVISION BROADCASTS.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO PROHIBIT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM INCREASING ANY EXISTING TAXES OR APPROVING ANY NEW TAX EXCEPT UPON THE VOTE OF THREE-FIFTHS (3/5) VOTE OF THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP OF EACH HOUSE.
RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE ARKANSAS AGING INITIATIVE FOR ITS SPECIALIZED GERIATRIC SERVICES TO OLDER ARKANSANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
CoSponsor for Senate
AN ACT TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE AND UNIFORM INSURANCE REFORM.
AN ACT CONCERNING PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE RENTAL VEHICLE TAX.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF DR. FAY W. BOOZMAN AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.

Committees