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Senator Blake Johnson (R)

P.O. Box 8, Corning, 72422

Phone: 870-323-1766

Phone:

870-323-1766

Email: Blake.Johnson@senate.ar.gov

Email:

Blake.Johnson@senate.ar.gov

District: 20

District:

Seniority: 26

Seniority:

Occupation: Farmer

Occupation:

Farmer

Church Affiliation: Baptist

Church Affiliation:

Baptist

Veteran: No

Veteran:

Public Service: Corning Alderman, Senate 2015

Public Service:

Corning Alderman, Senate 2015

Biography: Senator Blake Johnson - Senate Bio.pdf

Biography:

Senator Blake Johnson - Senate Bio.pdf

Bill	Title	Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
SB123 Act 314	TO UPDATE THE DRUG SCREENING AND TESTING ACT OF 2015; AND TO MAKE THE TWO-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM A PERMANENT PROGRAM.	History
SB147 Act 460	TO AMEND THE VALIDITY PERIOD OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE; AND TO OFFER AN APPLICANT A CHOICE OF VALIDITY PERIODS OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE.	History
SB152	TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS FROM DISCLOSURE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.	History
SB173 Act 183	CONCERNING STATE-FUNDED LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMIES.	History
SB23 Act 129	TO CHANGE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS ISOLATED FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.	History
SB24 Act 153	CONCERNING CRIMINAL DETENTION FACILITY REVIEW COMMITTEES; TO REDUCE THE SIZE OF STATE GOVERNMENT; TO REDUCE EXPENSES; AND TO ENCOURAGE EFFICIENCY.	History
SB25 Act 159	TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 18-16-101 CONCERNING THE FAILURE TO PAY RENT AND THE REFUSAL TO VACATE UPON NOTICE.	History
SB281 Act 196	TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION CONCERNING SCHOOL DISTRICT COORDINATORS.	History
SB282 Act 197	TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF DELINQUENT PERSONAL TAXES.	History
SB283 Act 369	TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE UNIFORM FACSIMILE SIGNATURE OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS ACT; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF A DIGITIZED SIGNATURE OF A COUNTY TREASURER.	History
SB311	TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT OF 2006; TO ALLOW PRIVATELY OWNED BUSINESSES THE OPTION TO PROHIBIT SMOKING.	History
SB501 Act 778	TO CREATE PENALTIES UNDER THE STATE PLANT BOARD FOR THE MISUSE OF DICAMBA OR RELATED PRODUCTS; TO LIMIT THE USE OF PENALTIES ABOVE ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000); AND TO DIRECT MONEYS TO SCHOLARSHIPS AND TRAINING OF PERSONNEL.	History
SB511 Act 881	TO AMEND THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE ARKANSAS TAX PROCEDURE ACT.	History
SB518 Act 874	TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING SPECIAL EDUCATION.	History
SB567 Act 645	TO AMEND A PROVISION IN THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AS APPLIED TO NON-OCCUPATIONAL LICENSEES AND PERMIT HOLDERS.	History
SB590	CONCERNING THE CARRYING OF A WEAPON; AND REPEALING THE "JOURNEY" PROVISION FOR HANDGUN AND WEAPONS OFFENSES.	History
SB746	TO ESTABLISH THE PARENTAL CHOICE PILOT PROGRAM.	History
SCR8	CONCERNING STATE OR NATIONAL HIGHWAYS OR ISSUES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION.	History
SJR3	THE PUBLIC EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP AMENDMENT OF 2018.	History
CoSponsor
HB1035	TO RESTRICT PURCHASES USING FOOD STAMP BENEFITS; AND TO REQUIRE RECIPIENTS OF FOOD STAMPS TO SHOW IDENTIFICATION TO USE FOOD STAMP BENEFITS.	History
HB1137 Act 493	TO AMEND THE ELIGIBILITY OF FAMILY MEMBERS WHO MAY APPLY FOR A GOLD STAR LICENSE PLATE.	History
HB1147 Act 131	ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE BELONGING TO A MILITARY MEMBER.	History
HB1162 Act 141	TO AMEND ARKANSAS TAX LAW CONCERNING INCOME TAX, SALES AND USE TAXES, AND THE SOFT DRINK TAX; AND TO SUPPLEMENT THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TRUST FUND TO OFFSET DECREASED DEPOSITS FROM TAX REVENUES.	History
HB1172 Act 332	CREATING A SENTENCE ENHANCEMENT FOR CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES TARGETING A CURRENT OR FORMER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, FIRST RESPONDER, OR HIS OR HER FAMILY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.	History
HB1222	TO CREATE A FOUR-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE AWARDING OF EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNTS; TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT FOR EDUCATION CHOICE ACT OF 2017.	History
HB1236 Act 531	TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS FROM DISCLOSURE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.	History
HB1426 Act 316	TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS FUTURE GRANT PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.	History
HB1428 Act 383	TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING UNLAWFUL ABORTIONS; TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING THE PROCEDURE OF DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF A HEALTH FACILITIES SERVICE LICENSE; AND TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING ABORTION CLINICS.	History
HB1459 Act 872	TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY IN THE AWARDING OF COURSE CREDITS; AND TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN THAT ENABLES A STUDENT TO EARN COURSE CREDITS BY DEMONSTRATING SUBJECT MATTER COMPETENCY.	History
HB1529	REGARDING ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS BY CITIES OF THE SECOND CLASS AND INCORPORATED TOWNS.	History
HB1530 Act 529	TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR CERTAIN TRAINING PROGRAMS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OR OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.	History
HB1539 Act 478	TO REQUIRE THE PASSAGE OF THE CIVICS PORTION OF THE NATURALIZATION TEST USED BY UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES BEFORE A STUDENT MAY RECEIVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA.	History
HB1553 Act 574	TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.	History
HB1579 Act 746	TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATORS AND EMPLOYEES.	History
HB1634 Act 420	TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A COUNTY TREASURER'S COMMISSION.	History
HB1652 Act 527	TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COUNTY FISCAL YEAR AND COUNTY ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.	History
HB1731	TO PROVIDE AMENDED UNEMPLOYMENT CALCULATIONS AND BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYEES.	History
HB1905 Act 747	CONCERNING DELAY OF OPENING OR EARLY RELEASE OF SCHOOL.	History
HB2063 Act 1010	TO CREATE THE FERAL HOG ERADICATION TASK FORCE.	History
HJR1005	THE PUBLIC EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP AMENDMENT OF 2018.	History
HJR1016	AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING VOTER IDENTIFICATION WHEN CASTING A BALLOT.	History
SB115 Act 78	TO CREATE THE TAX REFORM AND RELIEF ACT OF 2017; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.	History
SB120	TO AMEND ARKANSAS TAX LAW CONCERNING INCOME TAX, SALES AND USE TAXES, AND THE SOFT DRINK TAX; AND TO SUPPLEMENT THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TRUST FUND TO OFFSET DECREASED DEPOSITS FROM TAX REVENUES.	History
SB148 Act 392	TO CREATE BORN-ALIVE INFANT PROTECTION.	History
SB244 Act 281	CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF A GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMORIAL MONUMENT ON THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS.	History
SB308 Act 542	TO GRANT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS A RIGHT OF ACCESS TO UNUSED OR UNDERUTILIZED PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES.	History
SB340 Act 385	TO CREATE THE WRONGFUL BIRTH CIVIL LIABILITY PROTECTION ACT.	History
SB362 Act 465	TO SUNSET CERTAIN TAX INCENTIVES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAX REFUND FOR THE REPAIR AND PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF MANUFACTURING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.	History
SJR6	AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING VOTER IDENTIFICATION WHEN CASTING A BALLOT IN PERSON.	History
SJR8	A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT LIMITING CONTINGENCY FEES AND AWARDS OF PUNITIVE AND NON-ECONOMIC DAMAGES; AND CHANGING THE POWERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE SUPREME COURT REGARDING RULES OF PLEADING, PRACTICE, AND PROCEDURE.	History
SR2	TO CONGRATULATE THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY RED WOLVES FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE SUN BELT CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE AUTONATION CURE BOWL.	History
SR22	TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY.	History
SR5	TO RECOGNIZE THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF THE ARKANSAS 4-H PROGRAM ON OUR YOUTH AND TO CELEBRATE 4-H DAY ON FEBRUARY 16, 2017.	History

Bills

Bill

Title

Bill Status

Primary Sponsor

History

SB123
Act 314

TO UPDATE THE DRUG SCREENING AND TESTING ACT OF 2015; AND TO MAKE THE TWO-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM A PERMANENT PROGRAM.

History

SB147
Act 460

TO AMEND THE VALIDITY PERIOD OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE; AND TO OFFER AN APPLICANT A CHOICE OF VALIDITY PERIODS OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE.

History

SB152

TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS FROM DISCLOSURE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

History

SB173
Act 183

CONCERNING STATE-FUNDED LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMIES.

History

SB23
Act 129

TO CHANGE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS ISOLATED FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.

History

SB24
Act 153

CONCERNING CRIMINAL DETENTION FACILITY REVIEW COMMITTEES; TO REDUCE THE SIZE OF STATE GOVERNMENT; TO REDUCE EXPENSES; AND TO ENCOURAGE EFFICIENCY.

History

SB25
Act 159

TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 18-16-101 CONCERNING THE FAILURE TO PAY RENT AND THE REFUSAL TO VACATE UPON NOTICE.

History

SB281
Act 196

TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION CONCERNING SCHOOL DISTRICT COORDINATORS.

History

SB282
Act 197

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF DELINQUENT PERSONAL TAXES.

History

SB283
Act 369

TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE UNIFORM FACSIMILE SIGNATURE OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS ACT; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF A DIGITIZED SIGNATURE OF A COUNTY TREASURER.

History

SB311

TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT OF 2006; TO ALLOW PRIVATELY OWNED BUSINESSES THE OPTION TO PROHIBIT SMOKING.

History

SB501
Act 778

TO CREATE PENALTIES UNDER THE STATE PLANT BOARD FOR THE MISUSE OF DICAMBA OR RELATED PRODUCTS; TO LIMIT THE USE OF PENALTIES ABOVE ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000); AND TO DIRECT MONEYS TO SCHOLARSHIPS AND TRAINING OF PERSONNEL.

History

SB511
Act 881

TO AMEND THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE ARKANSAS TAX PROCEDURE ACT.

History

SB518
Act 874

TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING SPECIAL EDUCATION.

History

SB567
Act 645

TO AMEND A PROVISION IN THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AS APPLIED TO NON-OCCUPATIONAL LICENSEES AND PERMIT HOLDERS.

History

SB590

CONCERNING THE CARRYING OF A WEAPON; AND REPEALING THE "JOURNEY" PROVISION FOR HANDGUN AND WEAPONS OFFENSES.

History

SB746

TO ESTABLISH THE PARENTAL CHOICE PILOT PROGRAM.

History

SCR8

CONCERNING STATE OR NATIONAL HIGHWAYS OR ISSUES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION.

History

SJR3

THE PUBLIC EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP AMENDMENT OF 2018.

History

CoSponsor

History

HB1035

TO RESTRICT PURCHASES USING FOOD STAMP BENEFITS; AND TO REQUIRE RECIPIENTS OF FOOD STAMPS TO SHOW IDENTIFICATION TO USE FOOD STAMP BENEFITS.

History

HB1137
Act 493

TO AMEND THE ELIGIBILITY OF FAMILY MEMBERS WHO MAY APPLY FOR A GOLD STAR LICENSE PLATE.

History

HB1147
Act 131

ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE BELONGING TO A MILITARY MEMBER.

History

HB1162
Act 141

TO AMEND ARKANSAS TAX LAW CONCERNING INCOME TAX, SALES AND USE TAXES, AND THE SOFT DRINK TAX; AND TO SUPPLEMENT THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TRUST FUND TO OFFSET DECREASED DEPOSITS FROM TAX REVENUES.

History

HB1172
Act 332

CREATING A SENTENCE ENHANCEMENT FOR CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES TARGETING A CURRENT OR FORMER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, FIRST RESPONDER, OR HIS OR HER FAMILY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

History

HB1222

TO CREATE A FOUR-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE AWARDING OF EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNTS; TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT FOR EDUCATION CHOICE ACT OF 2017.

History

HB1236
Act 531

History

HB1426
Act 316

TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS FUTURE GRANT PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

History

HB1428
Act 383

TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING UNLAWFUL ABORTIONS; TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING THE PROCEDURE OF DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF A HEALTH FACILITIES SERVICE LICENSE; AND TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING ABORTION CLINICS.

History

HB1459
Act 872

TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY IN THE AWARDING OF COURSE CREDITS; AND TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN THAT ENABLES A STUDENT TO EARN COURSE CREDITS BY DEMONSTRATING SUBJECT MATTER COMPETENCY.

History

HB1529

REGARDING ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS BY CITIES OF THE SECOND CLASS AND INCORPORATED TOWNS.

History

HB1530
Act 529

TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR CERTAIN TRAINING PROGRAMS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OR OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.

History

HB1539
Act 478

TO REQUIRE THE PASSAGE OF THE CIVICS PORTION OF THE NATURALIZATION TEST USED BY UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES BEFORE A STUDENT MAY RECEIVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA.

History

HB1553
Act 574

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

History

HB1579
Act 746

TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATORS AND EMPLOYEES.

History

HB1634
Act 420

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A COUNTY TREASURER'S COMMISSION.

History

HB1652
Act 527

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COUNTY FISCAL YEAR AND COUNTY ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.

History

HB1731

TO PROVIDE AMENDED UNEMPLOYMENT CALCULATIONS AND BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYEES.

History

HB1905
Act 747

CONCERNING DELAY OF OPENING OR EARLY RELEASE OF SCHOOL.

History

HB2063
Act 1010

TO CREATE THE FERAL HOG ERADICATION TASK FORCE.

History

HJR1005

THE PUBLIC EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP AMENDMENT OF 2018.

History

HJR1016

AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING VOTER IDENTIFICATION WHEN CASTING A BALLOT.

History

SB115
Act 78

TO CREATE THE TAX REFORM AND RELIEF ACT OF 2017; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

History

SB120

History

SB148
Act 392

TO CREATE BORN-ALIVE INFANT PROTECTION.

History

SB244
Act 281

CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF A GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMORIAL MONUMENT ON THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS.

History

SB308
Act 542

TO GRANT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS A RIGHT OF ACCESS TO UNUSED OR UNDERUTILIZED PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES.

History

SB340
Act 385

TO CREATE THE WRONGFUL BIRTH CIVIL LIABILITY PROTECTION ACT.

History

SB362
Act 465

TO SUNSET CERTAIN TAX INCENTIVES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAX REFUND FOR THE REPAIR AND PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF MANUFACTURING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

History

SJR6

AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING VOTER IDENTIFICATION WHEN CASTING A BALLOT IN PERSON.

History

SJR8

A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT LIMITING CONTINGENCY FEES AND AWARDS OF PUNITIVE AND NON-ECONOMIC DAMAGES; AND CHANGING THE POWERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE SUPREME COURT REGARDING RULES OF PLEADING, PRACTICE, AND PROCEDURE.

History