Representative John Catlett (D)
16888 West Highway 28, Briggsville, 72828
District: 73
District:
73
Seniority: 36
Seniority:
36
Occupation: Cattle/Poultry Farmer/Retired State Police/Commercial Pilot
Occupation:
Cattle/Poultry Farmer/Retired State Police/Commercial Pilot
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran: Yes
Veteran:
Yes
Public Service: House 2011, 2013
Public Service:
House 2011, 2013
Bills
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Primary Sponsor
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TO PROMOTE INTERSTATE RELATIONS BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF DIFFERENT LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES; AND TO ALLOW A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO TRAVEL OUT OF STATE IN HIS OR HER EMERGENCY VEHICLE.
TO ALLOW THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO ADJUST THE MULTIPLIERS FOR A LIFE ANNUITY IF ACTUARIALLY APPROPRIATE; TO REMOVE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN RESPONDING TO HIGHWAY EMERGENCIES, THE RECOVERY OF COSTS IN RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES, AND CLARIFYING ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION.
TO ALLOW A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSEE TO KEEP A HANDGUN IN HIS OR HER LOCKED VEHICLE ON HIS OR HER EMPLOYER'S PARKING LOT.
TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS.
TO INCREASE THE LOOKBACK PERIOD ALLOWABLE FOR THE SEIZURE OF A PERSON'S MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN HE OR SHE IS CONVICTED OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED, FOURTH OFFENSE.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS AND THE METHOD OF CALCULATING MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT; AND TO MAKE INVESTIGATORS OF THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
TO REVISE THE LAW ON REIMBURSEMENT TO FIRE DEPARTMENTS FOR CERTAIN SERVICES PROVIDED.
TO AMEND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH SCHOOL DISTRICTS MAY EXPEND NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH STATE CATEGORICAL FUNDING.
TO ALLOW CERTAIN EMPLOYEES TO DONATE ACCRUED SICK LEAVE OR ACCRUED ANNUAL LEAVE TO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHO IS EMPLOYED BY THE SAME STATE EMPLOYER AND HAS A SEVERE ILLNESS OR HAS AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER WHO IS SEVERELY ILL.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS UNIFORM COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT, § 27-23-101 ET SEQ., TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE REGULATIONS AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN WITH DYSLEXIA HAVE THEIR NEEDS MET BY THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.
CoSponsor
TO EXTEND THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR PERMITTING THE RECREATIONAL USE OF LAND TO A LANDOWNER WHO PERMITS THE FREE USE OF THE LANDOWNER’S PROPERTY FOR FLYING AND LANDING AIRCRAFT.
TO REDUCE THE SALES AND USE TAX ON NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRICITY USED BY MANUFACTURERS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE ALL PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT OPERATED FOR HIRE TO COMPLY WITH CHILD SAFETY RESTRAINT LAWS.
TO REDUCE THE STATE SALES AND USE TAX ON FOOD AND FOOD INGREDIENTS IF CERTAIN FUND BALANCES EXIST; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AMENDING BATTERY IN THE SECOND DEGREE TO REFLECT WHEN INJURY TO ANOTHER PERSON OCCURS AS A RESULT OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED.
TO ALLOW PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY DESIGNED TO PROTECT AND ENFORCE STATE LAW ON THE CAMPUS.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PURCHASED TO CONSTRUCT, REPAIR, OR REMODEL A FACILITY TO BE USED BY AN EXEMPT ENTITY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT A RETAIL BUSINESS.
TO ALLOW MEDICAL WAIVER WINDOW TINTING TO BE THE SAME AS REGULAR LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES.
TO ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT HAVE BEEN CONSOLIDATED TO SELL, PRESERVE, LEASE, OR DONATE REAL PROPERTY THAT IS NO LONGER UTILIZED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES TO APPEAR BEFORE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR ALL CONTRACTS AND CONTRACT CHANGES; TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO BE GIVEN BEFORE CHANGES TO COMMUNITY-BASED PROVIDER CONTRACTS ARE MADE.
TO DEDICATE SALES AND USE TAX REVENUE FROM THE SALES OF NEW AND USED VEHICLES IN PART FOR ROADWAY MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, AND RECONSTRUCTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE BIRTHING FACILITIES TO PERFORM PULSE OXIMETRY SCREENINGS FOR CRITICAL CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE ON NEWBORNS BEFORE DISCHARGE.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF COUNTY OPERATIONS - HOMELESS SHELTER GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CITIES AND COUNTIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION - CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT AND LIBRARY RESOURCES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - COMMUNITY GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS HERITAGE - HISTORIC PRESERVATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2013-2014 FISCAL YEAR.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES - GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - ARKANSAS HUNGER RELIEF ALLIANCE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE AND NONPROFIT SUPPORT - NON-PROFIT SUPPORT GRANT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - BOOKS FOR ARKANSAS STUDENTS' EDUCATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - GRANTS TO FIRE DEPARTMENTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO AMEND THE CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE STATUTES REGARDING ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR SPOUSES.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF LAW CONCERNING ACADEMIC, FISCAL, AND FACILITIES DISTRESS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING RECOUPMENT OF PAYMENTS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AUTHORIZE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES AND THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN CONNECTION WITH A STEEL MILL PROJECT UNDER AMENDMENT 82 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROHIBIT COVERING OF REQUIRED MOTOR VEHICLE LIGHTING THAT REDUCES LIGHTING VISIBILITY.
TO ASSIST NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS; AND TO ALLOW NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PURCHASE SURPLUS PUBLIC COMMODITIES.
TO ENCOURAGE THE GOVERNOR TO CONSIDER THE GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF THE PRODUCTION OF RELEVANT COMMODITIES WHEN APPOINTING MEMBERS TO AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND PROMOTION BOARDS.
CoSponsor for Senate
TO REQUIRE AUTOMATIC ENROLLMENT OF A NEW STATE EMPLOYEE IN A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN; AND TO PROVIDE OPT-OUT PROVISIONS FOR A NEW STATE EMPLOYEE.
AN ACT FOR THE SAU-TECH - ARKANSAS FIRE TRAINING ACADEMY DORMITORY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY - ARKANSAS HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2013-2014 FISCAL YEAR.
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