Senator John E. Brown
17900 Ridgeway, Siloam Springs, 72761
District: 34
District:
34
Seniority: 23
Seniority:
23
Occupation: Foundation Administrator, Windgate Foundation
Occupation:
Foundation Administrator, Windgate Foundation
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Senate in 1995, 1997, 1999
Public Service:
Senate in 1995, 1997, 1999
Bills
Bill
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Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 5-28-204 TO REQUIRE THAT ALL NURSING HOME RESIDENT DEATHS BE REPORTED TO THE COUNTY CORONER.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 20-10-104(e) TO PERMIT THE OFFICE OF LONG TERM CARE OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PHOTOGRAPH RESIDENTS OF LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES DURING SURVEYS AND INVESTIGATIONS.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO APPROVE PROJECTS REGARDING POLLUTION CONTROL OR ABATEMENT FLEXIBILITY.
TO CREATE THE ‘ARKANSAS WHISTLE-BLOWER ACT’ TO PROTECT PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FROM DISCHARGE OR RETALIATION FOR REPORTING GOVERNMENT WASTE OR VIOLATIONS OF LAW.
TO IMPOSE MINIMUM STAFFING REQUIREMENTS IN ARKANSAS NURSING FACILITIES\NURSING HOMES.
TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF INTANGIBLE PROPERTY AND CREDIT MEMOS FOUND IN THE UNIFORM DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - GENERAL EDUCATION DIVISION - OPEN ENROLLMENT CHARTER SCHOOLS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 1999-2001 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 1999-2001 BIENNIUM.
TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE TO CONTRACT WITH OR PROVIDE GRANTS TO CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 12-41-506 TO CLARIFY WHEN A MUNICIPALITY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING FOR PRISONERS HELD IN A COUNTY JAIL.
TO CREATE AN ELECTRONIC RECORDS STUDY COMMISSION TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE EIGHTY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON AMENDING THE ‘ARKANSAS FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT’.
AN ACT TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCHOOL TUITION ORGANIZATIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEN AN ARKANSAS ESOP BUYS AT LEAST (20%) OF AN ARKANSAS BUSINESS WHICH WOULD LEAVE THE STATE WERE IT NOT FOR THE ESOP BUYOUT, THE BUSINESS SHALL QUALIFY FOR BOND GUARANTY PROGRAMS.
TO REQUEST THAT THE HOUSE AND SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEES ON STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS CONDUCT A REVIEW OF THE PROCESS OF LICENSING LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES.
Primary Sponsor for House
AN ACT TO EXEMPT THE FIRST TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($20,000) OF THE VALUE OF A RESIDENCE OWNED BY A PERSON WHO IS SIXTY FIVE (65) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER FROM AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY FOODS AND FOOD PRODUCTS FOR INHERITED METABOLIC DISEASES.
TO PROVIDE THAT THE SALE OF NEW TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY BY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO GROSS RECEIPTS TAX WHEN THE SALE DIRECTLY COMPETES WITH FOR-PROFIT BUSINESSES.
TO EXEMPT FROM GROSS RECEIPTS TAX DUES AND FEES TO HEALTH SPAS, HEALTH CLUBS, AND FITNESS CLUBS PROVIDED BY AN EMPLOYER ON THE EMPLOYER'S PREMISES EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE USE OF ITS EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.
CoSponsor
TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL PERFORMANCE REPORTS AND FOR DISTRIBUTION OF THE REPORTS TO ALL PARENTS OR GUARDIANS OF CHILDREN ENROLLED IN ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
REGULATING STATE EMPLOYMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, AND THEIR SPOUSES; ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES REGARDING THEIR ENTERING INTO GRANTS, CONTRACTS OR LEASES WITH THE STATE.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PERFORM RANDOM HEALTH INSPECTIONS OF FACILITIES OPERATED BY THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES; TO REQUIRE RANDOM SECURITY AUDITS OF FACILITIES OPERATED BY THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES.
TO INCREASE THE TRAINING AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUTH SERVICE WORKERS AND SECURITY OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES.
TO ENCOURAGE TEACHERS TO PARTICIPATE IN AND COMPLETE NBPTS CERTIFICATION BY AUTHORIZING THE DEPT. OF EDUCATION TO PAY FULL TUITION AND INCENTIVE BONUSES.
TO REQUIRE THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS BE IN SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF THE TEACHER FAIR DISMISSAL ACT.
TO ESTABLISH AND PROMOTE A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS WITHIN EACH COUNTY OF THE STATE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 25-15-212 REGARDING THE SERVICE OF PROCESS REQUIRED UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF AN ADDITIONAL JUDGE FROM EACH OF THE EXISTING COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICTS AND TO PLAN FOR REDISTRICTING.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-62-103 PERTAINING TO THE COMPENSATION OF EXCEPTIONALLY QUALIFIED ACADEMIC AND NONACADEMIC PERSONNEL.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE OFFICE OF LONG-TERM CARE TO RELEASE INFORMATION REGARDING COMPLAINTS AGAINST RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKIDS FIRST PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN UP TO TWO HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE.
TO AMEND THE ‘CHILD WELFARE AGENCY LICENSING ACT' AS SET FORTH IN ARKANSAS CODE 9-28-407.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PURCHASE A POLICY OF EXCESS LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF STUDENT PASSENGERS.
URGING THE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT WHERE PRACTICAL TO USE INDEPENDENT INSPECTORS FOR INSPECTION OF HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PERFORMED PURSUANT TO THE HIGHWAY FINANCING ACT OF 1999.
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
TO REQUIRE JUVENILE OFFENDERS COMMITTED TO THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES TO BE SEPARATED BY AGE AND SERIOUSNESS OF THE OFFENSE.
TO ESTABLISH A FACILITY TO HOUSE JUVENILE OFFENDERS BETWEEN THE AGES OF EIGHTEEN AND TWENTY-ONE.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ELEGIBILITY REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACADEMIC CHALLNGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM; AND TO CLARIFY EXISTING LANGUAGE.
TO REQUIRE ALL PERSONS COMMITTED TO THE COMMON JAIL OF THE COUNTY TO PAY THEIR EXPENSES WHILE DETAINED.
TO LEVY AN ADDITIONAL EXCISE TAX ON MOTOR FUEL AND AN ADDITIONAL TAX ON DISTILLATE SPECIAL FUEL.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - FOR THE BILL CLINTON BIRTHPLACE HOME CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
Committees
Committees
Vice Chair:
ALC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULES & REGULATIONS
Vice Chair:
ALC-JBC BUDGET HEARINGS
Vice Chair:
ALC-REVIEW
Vice Chair:
ALC/PERFORMANCE-BASED BUDGETING SUBCOMMITTEE
Vice Chair:
CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE - SENATE
Vice Chair:
ECONOMIC AND TAX POLICY
Vice Chair:
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Vice Chair:
SENATE RULES; RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORIALS
Vice Chair:
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS - SENATE