Senator Eddie Joe Williams (R)
401 Cobblestone Drive, Cabot, 72023
District: 29
District:
29
Seniority: 19
Seniority:
19
Occupation: Union Pacific Railroad
Occupation:
Union Pacific Railroad
Church Affiliation: Assembly of God
Church Affiliation:
Assembly of God
Veteran: Army
Veteran:
Army
Public Service: Senate 2011, 2013
Public Service:
Senate 2011, 2013
Bills
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TO RECODIFY CERTAIN POLICIES AND PROVISIONS ORIGINALLY CONTAINED IN THE CIVIL JUSTICE REFORM ACT OF 2003.
CONCERNING CIVIL ACTIONS IN WHICH MONETARY DAMAGES ARE SOUGHT; AND CONCERNING PROCEDURES IN CIVIL ACTIONS IN WHICH MONETARY DAMAGES ARE SOUGHT.
CONCERNING THE ISSUES AND MECHANISMS SURROUNDING THE SETTLEMENT OF CERTAIN CIVIL CASES.
TO REQUIRE A STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO COMPILE AND DISCLOSE INFORMATION ON THE INSTITUTION’S ADMISSIONS POLICIES AND PRACTICES.
TO ADOPT THE INTERSTATE COMPACT ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN AND TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS IMPOSED ON CHILDREN OF MILITARY FAMILIES.
TO PROTECT THE IDENTITIES OF CHILDREN FROM BEING DISCLOSED TO THE PUBLIC IN MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND INVESTIGATION REPORTS.
TO REVISE NOTIFICATION AND STORAGE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR SELF-STORAGE FACILITIES.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES - YOUTH SERVICES GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER GRANTS 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 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES - COMMUNITY GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO ALIGN ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTIONS WITH GENERAL ELECTIONS; TO AMEND OTHER PROVISIONS OF LAW CONCERNING BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
AN ACT FOR THE WAR MEMORIAL STADIUM COMMISSION - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND PURCHASES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO ALLOW FOR TEMPORARY LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR PERMITTING OF SPOUSES OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS; AND TO ALLOW FOR EXPEDITED PROCESSING OF THEIR APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR PERMITTING.
TO AMEND THE REQUIRED TIME OF EXISTENCE OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR DISMANTLING OR DISPOSAL WITHOUT TITLE; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE FOR PURPOSES OF DISPOSAL WITHOUT TITLE.
CONCERNING THE REPAYMENT OF FEES THAT ARE OWED RELATED TO COURT-ORDERED REPRESENTATION BY THE PUBLIC DEFENDER.
PROVIDING THAT THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EIGHTY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL RECESS ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2013, AND RECONVENE ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2013.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING STANDARDS OF ETHICS FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC SERVANTS.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE POWERS OF INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING CLAIMS AND COURT PROCEDURES.
AN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE POWERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE COURTS REGARDING RULES OF PLEADING, PRACTICE, AND PROCEDURE FOR COURTS, APPEAL RIGHTS, AND COMPENSATION OR DAMAGES AWARDED BY COURTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES.
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TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING THE USE OF THE MONEY IN THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING FUND; AND TO ELIMINATE THE GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING FUND ACT.
TO REQUIRE A PRIVATE CLUB PERMIT APPLICANT IN A DRY TERRITORY TO OBTAIN THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY OR COUNTY GOVERNING BODY.
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 MAKE AVAILABLE TO CERTAIN OFFICIALS THE REGISTRY AT THE ARKANSAS CRIME INFORMATION CENTER THAT LISTS ALL PERSONS WHO WERE ADJUDICATED TO HAVE A MENTAL DISEASE OR DEFECT OR WERE INVOLUNTARILY COMMITTED.
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 CREATE THE ARKANSAS HUMAN HEARTBEAT PROTECTION ACT; TO PROTECT UNBORN CHILDREN.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT A VOTER PROVIDE PROOF OF IDENTITY WHEN VOTING AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A VOTER IDENTIFICATION CARD.
TO FACILITATE AND ENCOURAGE CHARITABLE DONATIONS; AND TO EXEMPT FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX SELLERS' DONATIONS OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS OR FOR CHARITABLE CAUSES.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT CONCERNING SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE THAT APPLICANTS FOR AND RECIPIENTS OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS BE TESTED FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE.
TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE INCOME TAX FOR SERVICE PAY OR ALLOWANCES RECEIVED BY ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED SERVICES.
TO REDUCE THE FEE FOR A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE REISSUED TO THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF A DISABLED VETERAN SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE RECIPIENT.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK - NANOTECHNOLOGY CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM PETITIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY WITH RESPECT TO INITIATED ACTS; AND TO REQUIRE MORE COMPLETE DISCLOSURE BY BALLOT QUESTION COMMITTEES AND LEGISLATIVE QUESTION COMMITTEES.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT TO STUDY THE BENEFITS OF ENTERING INTO AGRICULTURAL EXCHANGES WITH OTHER COUNTRIES; AND TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT TO REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF A CHILD SAFETY CENTER; AND TO ESTABLISH ACCESS FOR SPECIALIZED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
COMMENDING THE NATION OF ISRAEL FOR ITS CORDIAL AND MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND WITH THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
REAFFIRMING THE SENATE'S COMMITMENT TO DEFINE MARRIAGE AS THE UNION OF A MAN AND A WOMAN AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS, U.S. SUPREME COURT, AND PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO UPHOLD AND ENFORCE THE DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE ACT.
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