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Senator John Paul Capps (D)

914 James, Searcy, 72143

Senator John Paul Capps (D)
Phone: 501-268-8117
Phone:
District: 29
District:
29
Seniority: 22
Seniority:
22
Occupation: Semi-Retired/Former Radio Station Owner
Occupation:
Semi-Retired/Former Radio Station Owner
Church Affiliation: Church of Christ
Church Affiliation:
Church of Christ
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Served in House 1963,1965,1967,1969,1971,1973,1975,1977,1979,1981,1983,1985,(Speaker of the House 1983-85); 1987,1989,1991,1993,1995,1997; Serving first term in Senate 2003, 2005 Asst. Pro Tempore; 2007; 2009
Public Service:
Served in House 1963, 1965, 1967, 1969, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1983, 1985, (Speaker of the House 1983-85); 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997; Serving first term in Senate 2003, 2005 Asst. Pro Tempore; 2007; 2009


Bills

Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
TO DEFINE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY IN THE ARKANSAS INCOME TAX LAW.
TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR A VETERAN TO FILE A CLAIM FOR REFUND OF INCOME TAX PAID DURING THE PERIOD WHEN A DISABILITY CLAIM IS PENDING BUT NOT DETERMINED.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - BEEBE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - BEEBE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY - CONNECT ARKANSAS EXPENSES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT - LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY - STATE FAIR AND LIVESTOCK SHOW GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION - WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENT GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES - COMMUNITY GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES - COMMUNITY PROGRAM GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES - SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
CONCERNING THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE MEDICAL BOARD.
TO ABOLISH DORMANT BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AND TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING ONGOING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF MR. KERN TREAT, THE FORMER DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH, WHO FAITHFULLY SERVED THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.
Primary Sponsor for House
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE EDUCATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY - CYBERINFRASTRUCUTRE CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A POST-DOCTORAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING GRANT PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RISK CAPITAL MATCHING FUND ACT OF 2007.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS CYBERINFRASTRUCTURE TASK FORCE.
TO AMEND THE CONNECT ARKANSAS BROADBAND ACT, 4-113-101 ET SEQ.
CoSponsor
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS INTERSTATE HIGHWAY FINANCING ACT OF 2007 TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR ISSUING GRANT ANTICIPATION REVENUE BONDS FOR THE RESTORATION AND IMPROVEMENT TO THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PROVIDER FEE FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
AN ACT REGARDING STATE FUNDED PHARMACY BENEFIT PLANS.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - GRANT TO CERTAIN LEARNING FACILITIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK - NANOTECHNOLOGY CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING AGGRAVATED CRUELTY TO DOGS, CATS, AND HORSES AND RELATED OFFENSES AND CONCERNING ANIMAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.
TO REDUCE THE STATE SALES AND USE TAX RATE ON FOOD AND FOOD INGREDIENTS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING TOBACCO TREATMENT, PREVENTION, AND CESSATION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE AWARD PROCEDURE FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
A RESOLUTION REGARDING TRANSITIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY.
WELCOMING THE RETURN OF FORMER PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON AND HONORING HIS EXTENSIVE PUBLIC SERVICE AND ACHIEVEMENTS AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
CoSponsor for House
TO ALLOW FLEXIBILITY IN THE REPORTING OF SEVERED NATURAL GAS.
TO ALLOW THE SPOUSE OF AN ARKANSAS STATE POLICE OFFICER TO PURCHASE THE OFFICER'S SERVICE SHOTGUN.
THE ROGER PHILLIPS TRANSFER POLICY ACT.
THE FAIR DISCLOSURE TO EMPLOYERS, INSURANCE COMPANIES, AND OTHERS OF PAYMENTS FOR PHARMACISTS' SERVICES ACT.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PROVIDER FEE FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO PERMIT STORM COST RESERVE ACCOUNTING FOR ELECTRIC PUBLIC UTILITIES WHEN REQUESTED.

Committees