Representative David Whitaker (D)
717 North Lewis Avenue, Fayetteville, 72701
District: 85
District:
85
Seniority: 45
Seniority:
45
Occupation: Attorney
Occupation:
Attorney
Church Affiliation: Independent Christian
Church Affiliation:
Independent Christian
Veteran: Yes
Veteran:
Yes
Public Service: First Term House 2013, 2015
Public Service:
First Term House 2013, 2015
Bill | Title | Bill Status |
---|---|---|
Primary Sponsor | ||
HB1216 | CONCERNING THE BENEFITS OF LOCAL FIREMEN'S RELIEF AND PENSION FUNDS AND LOCAL POLICEMEN'S PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS. | History |
HB1284
Act 1015 |
TO PROTECT THE IDENTITY AND CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILDREN; AND TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION TO FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT. | History |
HB1418
Act 579 |
TO AMEND CIVIL SERVICE LAW WITH REGARD TO THE UNIFORMED SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ACT. | History |
HB1491 | TO ALLOW A NONPROFIT HOSPITAL TO OPERATE A DENTAL CLINIC. | History |
CoSponsor | ||
HB1112 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR SALES BY A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. | History |
HB1255
Act 410 |
TO ESTABLISH THE BUILDING BETTER FUTURES PROGRAM. | History |
HB1256
Act 931 |
TO ESTABLISH THE BUILDING BETTER FUTURES HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM. | History |
HB1257 | TO PROHIBIT LOCATING OR TRANSFERRING OF RETAIL BEER SALES PERMITS TO LOCATIONS WITHIN 1,000 FEET OF A CHURCH OR SCHOOLHOUSE. | History |
HB1270 | TO PROHIBIT LOCATING OR TRANSFERRING OF RETAIL BEER SALES PERMITS TO LOCATIONS WITHIN 1,000 FEET OF A CHURCH OR SCHOOLHOUSE. | History |
HB1274
Act 341 |
TO AMEND THE PAYMENT FOR CLAIMS TO COVERED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, DESIGNATED BENEFICIARIES, OR SURVIVORS OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. | History |
HB1321
Act 332 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - GRANTS AND AID - ARKANSAS SCHOOL RECOGNITION PROGRAM APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR. | History |
HB1345 | TO PROVIDE FOR DELAYED PAYMENT FOR CERTAIN METAL TRANSACTIONS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS. | History |
HB1377
Act 1240 |
TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO BE GRANTED THE SAME WAIVERS THAT ARE GRANTED TO AN OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL THAT DRAWS STUDENTS FROM THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. | History |
HB1412 | TO PHASE IN AN INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR RETIREMENT AND SURVIVOR BENEFITS FROM THE UNIFORMED SERVICES. | History |
HB1486 | TO CLARIFY THE OBLIGATIONS OF RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS AND RESIDENTIAL TENANTS; AND TO REQUIRE MINIMUM HABITABILITY STANDARDS FOR TENANTS OF RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY. | History |
HB1543
Act 946 |
CONCERNING COUNTY JAIL REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE HOUSING OF INMATES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION OR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION. | History |
HB1653
Act 950 |
TO CREATE THE 2015 SCHOOL SAFETY ACT. | History |
HB1723
Act 848 |
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR PERMITTING OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS, RETURNING MILITARY VETERANS, AND SPOUSES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
HB1846 | CONCERNING THE "JOURNEY" PROVISION IN REGARD TO THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF CARRYING A WEAPON. | History |
HB1982 | TO CREATE A UNIFORM DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM TO LOCATE VETERANS IN ARKANSAS TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES. | History |
HR1035 | TO RECOGNIZE BETTY FLANAGAN BUMPERS FOR HER WORK TO PROMOTE CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION; AND TO ENCOURAGE ARKANSAS FAMILIES TO CONSIDER SERIOUSLY THE IMPORTANCE OF CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION. | History |
SB148 | TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR DRUG COURTS. | History |
SB161
Act 381 |
TO PROVIDE LIMITED IMMUNITY FROM CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL TO PERSONS UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE WHO ACT RESPONSIBLY DURING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. | History |
SB434
Act 461 |
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
SB472
Act 895 |
TO BE KNOWN AS THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ACT OF 2015; TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY AND REDUCE THE PRISON POPULATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
SB64 | TO PROVIDE FOR AN ENHANCED PENALTY FOR THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED WHEN A PERSON CAUSES AN ACCIDENT OR DRIVES WITHOUT A DRIVER'S LICENSE IN EFFECT WHILE INTOXICATED. | History |
SB645
Act 736 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; TO ALLOW A PUBLIC UTILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL PROPERTY OF CERTAIN ENTITIES; AND TO CLARIFY THE IMPACT OF AN EXEMPTION BY A PUBLIC UTILITY. | History |
SB695 | TO AMEND THE DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN FEES, PENALTIES, AND FINES RELATING TO ELECTRONIC GAMES OF SKILL; TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR LAND-GRANT MATCH PAYMENTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
SB782 | TO PHASE IN AN INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR RETIREMENT AND SURVIVOR BENEFITS FROM THE UNIFORMED SERVICES. | History |
SB808
Act 1214 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ADULT MALTREATMENT AND PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION OF A MALTREATED ADULT OR INDIVIDUAL RESIDING IN A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY. | History |
SB820 | PROVIDING FOR HOME CONFINEMENT AND ELECTRONIC MONITORING AS OPPOSED TO IMPRISONMENT FOR FIRST-TIME, NONVIOLENT OFFENDERS CONVICTED OF A FELONY AND SENTENCED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. | History |
Committees
Committees
Vice-Chair:
ALC-LITIGATION REPORTS OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE
ex officio:
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)