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Representative Geoff Buchanan

P. O. Box 5541, Bella Vista, 72714

Representative Geoff Buchanan
Phone: 501-855-6314
Phone:
District: 4
District:
4
Seniority: 60
Seniority:
60
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: House 1999
Public Service:
House 1999


Bills

Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF PHYSICAL INJURY FOR PURPOSES OF THE ARKANSAS CRIMINAL CODE.
TO REVISE THE NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES RELATING TO STUDENTS REQUIRING REMEDIATION IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS ACT; TO PROVIDE ADDED PROTECTIONS TO PROPERTY OWNERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF STATE AID LOST BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS AFTER COUNTYWIDE REAPPRAISALS OR REASSESSMENTS RESULTING IN A ROLLBACK OF MILLAGE RATES FOR AD VALOREM TAX PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO RESTRUCTURE THE INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
REQUESTING THE SUPREME COURT TO REVISE RULE 4.1(a)(iv) CONCERNING ARREST WITHOUT WARRANT.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO REDUCE THE CAPITAL GAINS TAX FOR TAXABLE YEAR 1999 AND TO ABOLISH THE TAX FOR TAXABLE YEARS THEREAFTER.
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 PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS LICENSE PLATES.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF HAND-HELD LASER POINTERS TO MINORS.
TO GRANT CIVIL AND CRIMINAL IMMUNITY TO THE OWNER OF A FIREARM FOR INJURIES OR DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A FIREARM WITHOUT THE OWNER’S KNOWLEDGE OR CONSENT.
REQUIRING PHYSICIANS TO COMMUNICATE SUFFICIENT INFORMATION BEFORE TERMINATING PREGNANCIES SO THAT PATIENTS CAN GIVE AN INFORMED CONSENT TO THE PROCEDURE.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN INTERNET USE POLICY FOR SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ELEGIBILITY REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACADEMIC CHALLNGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM; AND TO CLARIFY EXISTING LANGUAGE.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF NEW HOME BUYERS IN ARKANSAS.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - FOR THE BILL CLINTON BIRTHPLACE HOME CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE NONPARTISAN ELECTION OF JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT AND JUDGES OF THE COURT OF APPEALS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR NONPARTISAN ELECTION OF CIRCUIT JUDGE, CHANCERY JUDGE, CIRCUIT-CHANCERY JUDGE, AND MUNICIPAL JUDGE.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF WORLD WAR II VETERAN, KOREAN WAR VETERAN, VIETNAM VETERAN, AND PERSIAN GULF VETERAN LICENSE PLATES.
AN ACT TO DECLARE THE THIRD FRIDAY IN SEPTEMBER AS ‘POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY’.
THE FREEDOM OF CHOICE AMONG HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS ACT.
TO PREEMPT LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT FROM FILING LAWSUITS AGAINST FIREARM AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS FOR DAMAGES FROM THE LAWFUL SALE OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION TO THE PUBLIC.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE HOME-SCHOOL LAW.
ARKANSAS HIGHWAY FINANCING ACT OF 1999.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR LARGE TRUCKS EXCEEDING SPEED LIMITS.
AN ACT TO REPEAL ARKANSAS CODE 26-26-501.
AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE ‘CIVIL JUSTICE REFORM ACT OF 1999’.
TO PROVIDE THAT A PORTION OF THE FUNDS IN THE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY FUND ARE TO BE USED BY SMALL CITIES AND TOWNS TO COMBAT CRIME.
TO CREATE CHILD-CENTERED SCHOLARSHIPS.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAM K. ‘MAC’ MCGEHEE, JR. AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
TO DESIGNATE THE MEMBERS’ PRIVATE WORK AREA OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AS A ‘NON-SMOKING AREA’.
COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY INDIANS MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH DICKEY NUTT ON THEIR OUTSTANDING 1998-99 REGULAR SEASON.
TO EXPRESS THE INTENT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THAT ALL FORMER MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARE AUTHORIZED AND ENCOURAGED TO WEAR THEIR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LAPEL PINS.
CoSponsor for Senate
REGULATING STATE EMPLOYMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, AND THEIR SPOUSES; ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES REGARDING THEIR ENTERING INTO GRANTS, CONTRACTS OR LEASES WITH THE STATE.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW GRANTING SICK LEAVE TO MUNICIPAL FIRE FIGHTERS.
PERFORMANCE-BASED PROGRAM BUDGETING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING PILOT PROGRAM
TO CREATE A FINANCIAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR TRAVEL AGENTS, TOUR OPERATORS, TOUR BROKERS, AND GROUP LEADERS TO PROMOTE MOTORCOACH TRAVEL.
THE PROSTATE CANCER ACT OF 1999.
TO ESTABLISH THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR DISABLED WORKING PERSONS WHOSE FAMILY INCOME IS LESS THAN TWO HUNDRED FIFTY PERCENT (250%) OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE.

Committees