Senator Bill Sample (R)
2340 N. Hwy. 7, Hot Springs, 71909
District: 14
District:
14
Seniority: 9
Seniority:
9
Occupation: Owner Termite/Pest Control Company
Occupation:
Owner Termite/Pest Control Company
Church Affiliation: Methodist
Church Affiliation:
Methodist
Veteran: No
Veteran:
No
Public Service: House 2005, 2007, 2009; Senate 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017
Public Service:
House 2005, 2007, 2009; Senate 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ELIGIBILITY OF A MEMBER TO RECEIVE AN INCREASE IN BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MEMBERS AND EMPLOYERS UNDER THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 24; TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF TITLE 24 RELATING TO RETIREMENT BENEFITS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE FUTURE SUPPLEMENT FUND-POLICE AND THE FUTURE SUPPLEMENT FUND-FIRE; CONCERNING THE ALLOCATION OF INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 24; TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF TITLE 24 RELATING TO RETIREMENT BENEFITS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS MADE TO A CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT MEMBER BY AN EMERGENCY RESPONDER.
TO TRANSFER THE ARKANSAS WIRELESS INFORMATION NETWORK TO THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A PERSONAL CARE SERVICE PROVIDER, PRIVATE CARE AGENCY, AND HOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES AGENCY REGARDING VISITS TO A PATIENT'S HOME AND THE DISTANCE OF AN OFFICE FROM THE PATIENT'S HOME.
TO AUTHORIZE AND REQUIRE THE ISSUANCE OF A TITLE FOR A WATERCRAFT; AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS MOTORBOAT REGISTRATION AND TITLING ACT.
TO ESTABLISH AN EXPEDITED MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE PROCESSING SERVICE; TO CREATE AN EXPEDITED TITLE PROCESSING SERVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR THE SERVICE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN TITLE FEES.
TO ALLOW THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY PREPRINTED PAPER BUYER'S TAGS FOR TRAILERS AND SEMITRAILERS.
TO PROVIDE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT PROJECTS RECEIVING AN ARKANSAS HISTORIC REHABILITATION INCOME TAX CREDIT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE METHOD BY WHICH THE OFFICE OF DRIVER SERVICES MAY PROVIDE REQUIRED NOTICES TO A PERSON WHOSE DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT HAS BEEN SUSPENDED, DISQUALIFIED, OR REVOKED.
TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION AS SET OUT IN ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 42.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PAID AND VOLUNTEER SERVICE, SERVICE CREDIT, DISABILITY RETIREMENT, AND TERMINATION OF COVERED EMPLOYMENT UNDER THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ENCOURAGE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND THE ARKANSAS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO WORK TO END ORGAN HARVESTING FROM PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.
Primary Sponsor for House
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE DUTIES OF THE COMPLIANCE ADVISORY PANEL AND THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY RELATED TO EXTRA-LARGE TIRES; AND TO TRANSFER MONEYS INTO THE USED TIRE RECYCLING FUND.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HISTORIC REHABILITATION INCOME TAX CREDIT; AND TO REDUCE THE INVESTMENT THRESHOLD NECESSARY TO QUALIFY FOR THE ARKANSAS HISTORIC REHABILITATION INCOME TAX CREDIT.
CoSponsor
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS BY REMOVING SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING LOCAL GOVERNMENT BONDS; AND TO ALLOW A MUNICIPALITY'S OR COUNTY'S PORTION OF THE NET CASINO GAMING RECEIPTS TAX REVENUES TO BE PLEDGED FOR THE REPAYMENT OF CERTAIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT BONDS.
TO PROMOTE HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM; TO ESTABLISH AREAS OF A CITY OR TOWN THAT HIGHLIGHT RESTAURANT, ENTERTAINMENT, AND HOSPITALITY OPTIONS; TO ESTABLISH TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DESIGNATED ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS.
TO CLARIFY THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT'S REGULATORY AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY CONCERNING PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS; AND TO MODIFY THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER LICENSURE ACT.
COMMENDING THE ARKANSAS CHAPTER OF THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION AND PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 26, 2019, AS ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS DAY.
CoSponsor for House
TO ELIMINATE THE WAITING LIST FOR THE ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES WAIVER PROGRAM, ALSO KNOWN AS THE "DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WAIVER".
TO ESTABLISH THE PUBLIC SAFETY ACT OF 2019; TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1985; AND TO DEVELOP A NEXT GENERATION 911 SYSTEM.
TO PROVIDE FOR MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES THAT ADDRESS THE MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES; TO PROVIDE FOR IMMEDIATE AND ONGOING REGULAR REVIEWS OF MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES AND METHODOLOGIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES AT RAILROAD CROSSINGS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO RECOGNIZE THAT ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF CHILDREN IS A SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM; TO COMMEND THE IMPORTANT WORK BEING DONE TO COMBAT THE PROBLEM; AND TO PROCLAIM APRIL 11, 2019, AS “CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER DAY”.
Committees
Committees
ex officio:
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
ex officio:
JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE