Senator Bill Lewellen
P. O. Box 287, Marianna, 72360
District: 22
District:
22
Seniority: 16
Seniority:
16
Occupation: Attorney
Occupation:
Attorney
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Marianna City Council; Senate in 1991, 1993, 1995,
Public Service:
Marianna City Council; Senate in 1991, 1993, 1995,
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE UAMS TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A GERONTOLOGY - GERIATRIC MEDICINE CENTER IN PHILLIPS COUNTY.
AN ACT TO PROTECT FIREFIGHTERS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS BY ABOLISHING THE COMMON-LAW RULE THAT THEY OCCUPY THE STATUS OF A LICENSEE.
TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A CANDIDATE FOR DIRECTOR OF THE ST. FRANCIS LEVEE DISTRICT OWN NOT LESS THAN FORTY ACRES WITHIN THE DISTRICT.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO INSTITUTE A TWO (2) YEAR PILOT LOAN/INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR SMALL BUSINESS THROUGH COMMUNITY LENDERS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY PUNISHMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION SHALL JOINTLY ESTABLISH A TWO (2) YEAR PILOT COMMUNITY WORK PROGRAM IN LEE, PHILLIPS, ST. FRANCIS, AND CRITTENDEN COUNTIES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-17-808 TO PROVIDE CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL WITH IMPROVED AND BROADER SALARY SCHEDULES.
AN ACT TO RESTRICT THE CONVERSION OF A TWO-YEAR INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO A FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTION.
AN ACT TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT UNIVERSITIES PLACE FUNDS FOR VACATIONS AND SICK DAYS INTO A SEPARATE ACCOUNT.
AN ACT TO CONFORM THE RIGHT OF A TIME-SHARE ESTATE OWNER TO SECURE THE NAMES AND MAILING ADDRESSES OF CURRENT TIME-SHARE ESTATE OWNERS TO THE SAME AS THE RIGHT FOR TIME-SHARE USE PROGRAMS.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO REPEAL AMENDMENT 73, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE TERM LIMITS AMENDMENT.
CoSponsor
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL DUCKS UNLIMITED MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES.
REGULATING STATE EMPLOYMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, AND THEIR SPOUSES; ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES REGARDING THEIR ENTERING INTO GRANTS, CONTRACTS OR LEASES WITH THE STATE.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF - AQUACULTURE/FISHERIES CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & AGRICULTURAL /HUMAN SCIENCES RESEARCH & EXTENSION FEDERAL FUNDS MATCH APPROPRIATION FOR THE 1999-2001 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT TO ENACT A NON-MANDATED CATASTROPHIC MENTAL HEALTH PARITY ACT TO SUPERCEDE THE ARKANSAS MENTAL HEALTH PARITY ACT UNTIL JULY 1, 2005.
TO PROVIDE THAT NONPROBATIONARY STATUS TEACHERS MAY ONLY BE TERMINATED OR FACE CONTRACT NONRENEWAL FOR REASONABLE CAUSE.
TO LEVY A TAX ON ALL MOTOR VEHICLES HAVING DECLARED GROSS WEIGHTS IN EXCESS OF 73,280 POUNDS.
TO PERMIT CITIES TO ADOPT ORDINANCES CONCERNING FAIR HOUSING THAT MEET GUIDELINES OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE PERTAINING TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ACUPUNCTURE AND RELATED TECHNIQUES.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS WHICH HAVE SUFFERED A SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF REVENUES.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 16-43-212 TO AUTHORIZE CITY ATTORNEYS TO ISSUE SUBPOENAS IN ALL CITY FAIR HOUSING ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS THEY ARE INVESTIGATING.
RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE ARKANSAS CHAPTERS OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED.
CoSponsor for House
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL NOT MEET ON THE THIRD MONDAY IN JANUARY IN RESPECT TO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AND IN OBSERVANCE OF HIS BIRTHDAY
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - FOR THE BILL CLINTON BIRTHPLACE HOME CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
Committees
Committees
Chair:
LEGISLATIVE FACILITIES
Vice Chair:
ALC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULES & REGULATIONS
Vice Chair:
ALC-PEER
Vice Chair:
INSURANCE & COMMERCE - SENATE
Vice Chair:
JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
Vice Chair:
JOINT PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Vice Chair:
JPR-SILO ADVISORY COUNCIL
Vice Chair:
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE AUDIT
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Vice Chair:
RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS STUDY COMMITTEE
Vice Chair:
SENATE RULES; RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORIALS