Representative David Whitaker (D)
717 North Lewis Avenue, Fayetteville, 72701
District: 22
District:
22
Seniority: 12
Seniority:
12
Occupation: Attorney
Occupation:
Attorney
Church Affiliation: Independent Christian
Church Affiliation:
Independent Christian
Veteran: Yes
Veteran:
Yes
Public Service: First Term House 2013, 2015, Minority Leader 2017
Public Service:
First Term House 2013, 2015, Minority Leader 2017
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
CoSponsor
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION - THE RAISE ACT OF 2023 APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR.
TO AMEND THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS THAT PROVIDE CERTAIN HEALTHCARE SERVICES FROM PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RECORDS MAINTAINED BY SCRAP METAL RECYCLERS; AND TO CREATE OFFENSES FOR THEFT OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND UNAUTHORIZED POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES APPROVED FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE.
TO REQUIRE THAT OPIOID OVERDOSE RESCUE KITS BE LOCATED ON EACH CAMPUS OF EACH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL AND STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS STUDENT-ATHLETE PUBLICITY RIGHTS ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE SALE OF EVENT TICKETS; TO CREATE THE EVENT TICKETING AND RESALE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO REPEAL THE EXCEPTION TO THE PROHIBITION OF SLAVERY AND INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE.
TO RECOGNIZE REPRESENTATIVE FRED ALLEN FOR HIS INDUCTION INTO THE ARKANSAS SPORTS HALL OF FAME AND FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
CoSponsor for Senate
TO INCREASE THE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR USED MOTOR VEHICLES; AND TO REPEAL THE SPECIAL RATE OF TAX FOR CERTAIN USED MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND SEMITRAILERS.
TO AMEND THE PER-STUDENT FOUNDATION FUNDING AMOUNTS FOR THE 2023-2024 AND 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEARS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING UNUSED OR UNDERUTILIZED PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO PURCHASE OR LEASE A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ACADEMIC FACILITY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE REGIONAL AIRPORT ACT; AND TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR ANNEXATION AND DETACHMENT.
Committees
Committees
Alternate:
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING
Alternate:
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-STATE AGENCIES