Representative Lisa Ferrell
7 Berkshire Drive, Little Rock, 72204
District: 57
District:
57
Seniority: 11
Seniority:
11
Occupation: Attorney
Occupation:
Attorney
Church Affiliation: Catholic
Church Affiliation:
Catholic
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: House in 1995, 1997, 1999
Public Service:
House in 1995, 1997, 1999
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
AN ACT TO PROVIDE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF TO SENIOR TAXPAYERS WITH ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOMES OF NOT MORE THAN 125% OF POVERTY LEVEL.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 20-8-102 TO AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITHIN THE HEALTH SERVICES COMMISSION
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP MODEL LEARNING STANDARDS FOR THE BASIC CORE OF EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED § 16-90-712 TO ALLOW CLAIMANTS SEEKING REPARATIONS TO REPORT CRIMINALLY INJURIOUS CONDUCT TO THE PROPER AUTHORITIES.
AN ACT REGARDING THE USE OF INFORMATION OBTAINED BY THE ARKANSAS CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS BOARD THROUGH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE.
TO PROVIDE THAT CAPITAL GAIN TAX REVENUES SHALL BE DEDICATED TO PROGRAMS WHICH ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE STATE; TO ADOPT THE FEDERAL ROTH IRA PROVISIONS FOR ARKANSAS INCOME TAX PURPOSES.
TO ADOPT THE FEDERAL LAW RELATING TO EDUCATIONAL IRA ACCOUNTS; TO INCREASE THE DEPENDENT CARE TAX CREDIT; TO PROVIDE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF TO SENIOR TAXPAYERS.
RECOGNIZING THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF FOR A JOB WELL DONE AND EXTENDING HEARTFELT APPRECIATION AND CONGRATULATIONS TO ITS BOARD, STAFF, ALUMNI AND STUDENTS.
REQUESTING THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION STUDY THE POSSIBLE NAME CHANGE FOR THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND, AND PROPOSE NECESSARY LEGISLATION.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF MEDICAL SERVICES - RESPITE AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM APPROPRIATION FOR THE 1999-2001 BIENNIUM.
TO PRESCRIBE THE AUTHORITY OF FIRST OR SECOND CLASS CITIES WITH MUNICIPAL JUDGES' AND CLERKS' PENSION PLANS WITH ASSETS IN EXCESS OF $100,000 TO EMPLOY AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR TO INVEST PLAN ASSETS PURSUANT TO CITY POLICY.
TO PRESCRIBE THE AUTHORITY OF CITIES AND COUNTIES WITH CITY OR COUNTY MUNICIPAL JUDGES' AND CLERKS' PENSION PLANS WITH ASSETS IN EXCESS OF $100,000 IN COUNTIES HAVING A POPULATION OF AT LEAST 150,000 PERSONS TO EMPLOY AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR.
TO ALLOW CITIES TO CREATE MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE ECONOMIC HEALTH AND VITALITY OF THE AREAS.
TO PRESCRIBE THE AUTHORITY OF BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF CITIES HAVING NON-UNIFORM EMPLOYEE PENSION PLANS WITH ASSETS IN EXCESS OF $100,000 TO EMPLOY AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR TO INVEST PLAN ASSETS PURSUANT TO BOARD POLICY.
TO REQUIRE PERSONS WHO OPERATE MOTORBOATS OF MORE THAN FIFTY HORSEPOWER, OR PERSONAL WATERCRAFT, TO HAVE LIABILITY INSURANCE.
TO REGULATE THE SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS IN ARKANSAS AND REQUIRE THE REGISTRATION OF PROFESSIONAL FUND RAISERS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CRIMINAL CODE TO FURTHER PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THOSE WHO COMMIT DOMESTIC BATTERY.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE TO QUALIFY AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL NOT MEET ON THE THIRD MONDAY IN JANUARY IN RESPECT TO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AND IN OBSERVANCE OF HIS BIRTHDAY
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE TO COMPILE AND PUBLISH DATA REGARDING ROUTINE TRAFFIC STOPS CONDUCTED BY THE STATE POLICE.
TO CREATE A COLLEGE OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 5-26-501 PERTAINING TO INTERFERENCE WITH VISITATION RIGHTS.
TO COMPENSATE CITIZENS FOR THEIR SERVICE AS GRAND AND PETIT JURORS IN THE ARKANSAS COURT SYSTEM.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - FOR THE BILL CLINTON BIRTHPLACE HOME CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE PRENATAL AND EARLY CHILDHOOD NURSE HOME VISITATION PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF WORLD WAR II VETERAN, KOREAN WAR VETERAN, VIETNAM VETERAN, AND PERSIAN GULF VETERAN LICENSE PLATES.
AN ACT TO DECLARE THE THIRD FRIDAY IN SEPTEMBER AS ‘POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY’.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR LARGE TRUCKS EXCEEDING SPEED LIMITS.
TO PREVENT THE ASSISTING OF SUICIDE; PROVIDING CRIMINAL PENALTIES, INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AND CIVIL DAMAGE AWARDS; PROVIDING FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES; PROVIDING FOR PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE.
TO AUTHORIZE A MUNICIPAL JUDGE TO SIT AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE IN CITIES THAT ADOPT A FAIR HOUSING ORDINANCE.
TO REQUIRE RESTITUTION FOR THEFT OF SERVICES WHICH INVOLVE PUBLIC UTILITIES AND TO ENHANCE THE PENALTIES WHERE THE THEFT RESULTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 23-48-810 TO PROHIBIT BANKS FROM CHARGING A CUSTOMER-BANK COMMUNICATIONS TERMINAL USAGE FEE.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE STUDENT BODY OF THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND TO NAME THE INSTITUTION.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 5-26-303 TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR DOMESTIC BATTERING.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 16-90-702 AND 16-90-716 TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REPARATIONS TO VICTIMS WHOSE INJURIES ARE CATASTROPHIC AND RESULT IN A TOTAL AND PERMANENT DISABILITY.
TO PROVIDE THAT A PORTION OF THE FUNDS IN THE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY FUND ARE TO BE USED BY SMALL CITIES AND TOWNS TO COMBAT CRIME.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 5-73-103 TO PROHIBIT PERSONS ADJUDICATED JUVENILE DELINQUENTS FROM OWNING OR POSSESSING FIREARMS.
TO DESIGNATE THE MEMBERS’ PRIVATE WORK AREA OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AS A ‘NON-SMOKING AREA’.
COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY INDIANS MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH DICKEY NUTT ON THEIR OUTSTANDING 1998-99 REGULAR SEASON.
TO EXPRESS THE INTENT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THAT ALL FORMER MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARE AUTHORIZED AND ENCOURAGED TO WEAR THEIR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LAPEL PINS.
CoSponsor for Senate
TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL PERFORMANCE REPORTS AND FOR DISTRIBUTION OF THE REPORTS TO ALL PARENTS OR GUARDIANS OF CHILDREN ENROLLED IN ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL DUCKS UNLIMITED MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES.
REGULATING STATE EMPLOYMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, AND THEIR SPOUSES; ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES REGARDING THEIR ENTERING INTO GRANTS, CONTRACTS OR LEASES WITH THE STATE.
AN ACT TO ENACT A NON-MANDATED CATASTROPHIC MENTAL HEALTH PARITY ACT TO SUPERCEDE THE ARKANSAS MENTAL HEALTH PARITY ACT UNTIL JULY 1, 2005.
TO ESTABLISH AND PROMOTE A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS WITHIN EACH COUNTY OF THE STATE.
TO REPEAL THE PROHIBITION ON INSPECTIONS FOR MANDATORY SEAT BELT USE AND TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF SEAT BELT VIOLATIONS TO SUSPEND A DRIVER LICENSE.
TO IMPOSE MINIMUM STAFFING REQUIREMENTS IN ARKANSAS NURSING FACILITIES\NURSING HOMES.
TO PERMIT CITIES TO ADOPT ORDINANCES CONCERNING FAIR HOUSING THAT MEET GUIDELINES OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
AN ACT FOR THE AUDITOR OF STATE - DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 1999-2001 BIENNIUM .
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKIDS FIRST PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN UP TO TWO HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE.
TO CREATE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AN ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM FOR THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 16-43-212 TO AUTHORIZE CITY ATTORNEYS TO ISSUE SUBPOENAS IN ALL CITY FAIR HOUSING ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS THEY ARE INVESTIGATING.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-18-1005 TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED HEALTH CARE PLANS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS.
Committees
Committees
Vice Chair:
ALC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULES & REGULATIONS
Vice Chair:
ALC-JBC BUDGET HEARINGS
Vice Chair:
ALC-PERSONNEL
Vice Chair:
INSURANCE & COMMERCE- HOUSE
Vice Chair:
JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
Vice Chair:
JOINT PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Vice Chair:
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE
Non-Voting:
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ALTERNATES