Senator Jake Files (R)
300 Free Ferry Landing, Fort Smith, 72903
District: 13
District:
13
Seniority: 28
Seniority:
28
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: House 1999, 2001; Senate 2011
Public Service:
House 1999, 2001; Senate 2011
| Bill | Title | Bill Status |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Sponsor | ||
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SB160
Act 199 |
CONCERNING THE WITHHOLDING OF AN ELECTED OFFICIAL'S SALARY AND BENEFITS UPON THE SUSPENSION OF A REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE OR REGISTRATION. | History |
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SB206
Act 98 |
TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO REVIEW ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO ENSURE THE USE OF RESPECTFUL LANGUAGE REGARDING DISABILITIES. | History |
| SB269 | TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE STATE BY EXEMPTING FROM THE STATE SALES AND USE TAX FUEL AND ENERGY USED OR CONSUMED IN MANUFACTURING AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
| SB331 | TO CLARIFY THE EXEMPTION FROM SALES AND USE TAX FOR REPLACEMENTS OF MANUFACTURING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT THAT IMPROVE, MODERNIZE, AND EXPAND EXISTING FACILITIES AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
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SB332
Act 585 |
TO EXPEDITE ADMINISTRATIVE TAX APPEALS AND PROMOTE ACCESS TO JUSTICE. | History |
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SB351
Act 785 |
TO ALLOW DELINQUENT TAXES, PENALTY, AND INTEREST OWED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO BE PAID FROM THE PROCEEDS OF TAX DELINQUENT LAND SALES. | History |
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SB377
Act 788 |
TO AMEND MOTOR FUEL, DISTILLATE SPECIAL FUEL, AND LIQUIFIED GAS SPECIAL FUEL PROVISIONS AND TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION TO ALLOW DISCLOSURE OF MOTOR FUEL TAX INFORMATION TO BONDING COMPANIES. | History |
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SB635
Act 679 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - UNITED STATES MARSHALS MUSEUM GRANT PROGRAM APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2011-2012 FISCAL YEAR. | History |
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SB636
Act 865 |
TO CLARIFY THE CIVIL JURISDICTION, PENALTIES, AND SCOPE OF THE REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS. | History |
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SB637
Act 866 |
REGARDING THE FORFEITURE OF CONVEYANCES AND THE RESTITUTION TO VICTIMS OF CERTAIN CRIMES. | History |
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SB638
Act 1134 |
CONCERNING THE INCLUSION OF SERVICE SINKS IN CERTAIN BUILDINGS. | History |
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SB639
Act 712 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
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SB658
Act 680 |
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - FORT SMITH GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
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SB683
Act 684 |
AN ACT FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - REGIONAL INTERMODAL FREIGHT FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS GRANT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
| SB717 | TO REQUIRE CERTAIN LICENSEES OF THE HVACR LICENSING BOARD TO ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE. | History |
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SB738
Act 1001 |
TO TRANSFER RESPONSIBILITY FOR COLLECTION OF SALES AND USE TAXES TO SELLERS ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF SELLING TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AND SERVICES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. | History |
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SB772
Act 799 |
TO INCLUDE OTHER MEDIA IN SHIELD PROVISIONS REGARDING DISCLOSURE OF SOURCES. | History |
| SB874 | TO EXCLUDE FROM THE TERM "EMPLOYMENT" SERVICES PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS IN PRIVATE HOMES FOR ELDERLY, INFIRM, OR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS WHEN THE PERSON WAS REFERRED BY A HOME-CARE REFERRAL SERVICE. | History |
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SB875
Act 734 |
TO AMEND CERTAIN DEFINITIONS USED IN THE ARKANSAS ALTERNATIVE FUELS DEVELOPMENT ACT. | History |
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SB876
Act 735 |
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT TO INCLUDE NATURAL GAS PUBLIC UTILITIES; TO ALLOW BIOFUEL TO SATISFY THE PUBLIC UTILITY'S ENERGY EFFICIENCY OR CONSERVATION GOALS. | History |
| SB953 | TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING QUALITY REVIEWS REQUIRED BY THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY. | History |
| SB969 | TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PERSONS MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR PAROLE. | History |
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SB975
Act 1238 |
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE TRANSMISSION OF ELECTION INFORMATION. | History |
| SJR5 | PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING FINANCIAL REFORM FOR COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES. | History |
| SR1 | TO HONOR THE UNITED STATES MARSHALS AND THEIR ROLE IN ARKANSAS HISTORY AND TO SUPPORT THE UNITED STATES MARSHALS MUSEUM IN FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS. | History |
| SR21 | TO ENCOURAGE THE ARKANSAS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT THE MAINTENANCE, FUNDING, AND COMPLETION OF THE TWELVE-FOOT CHANNEL ON THE ARKANSAS RIVER. | History |
| SR27 | TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE C.A.L.L. IN ARKANSAS FOR ITS ACHIEVEMENTS AND SERVICES TO THE CHILDREN OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. | History |
| CoSponsor | ||
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HB1056
Act 736 |
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INCOME TAX RELIEF TO HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD TAXPAYERS WITH TWO (2) OR MORE DEPENDENTS. | History |
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HB1061
Act 204 |
THE ATHLETE AGENT REFORM ACT OF 2011. | History |
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HB1118
Act 1166 |
TO ESTABLISH AN INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT FOR THE REHABILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CENTRAL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS AND TO ESTABLISH AN EMERGENCY. | History |
| HB1137 | TO EXEMPT FROM SALES AND USE TAX THE ARKANSAS-OKLAHOMA REGIONAL EDUCATION AND PROMOTION ASSOCIATION, INC. | History |
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HB1151
Act 13 |
TO ALLOW AN ON-DUTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR A PERSON PERFORMING AN OFFICIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNCTION TO OPERATE AN ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE ON A PUBLIC STREET OR HIGHWAY. | History |
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HB1222
Act 15 |
TO CLARIFY THE DEPARTMENTS OF THE SEBASTIAN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT. | History |
| HB1397 | TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE STATE BY EXEMPTING FROM THE STATE SALES AND USE TAX FUEL AND ENERGY USED OR CONSUMED IN MANUFACTURING AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
| HB1450 | THE ARKANSAS CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE ACT. | History |
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HB1496
Act 265 |
TO CONFORM THE SALVAGE AUCTION BUYER'S IDENTIFICATION CARD LAW TO THE COMMERCE CLAUSE OF ARTICLE 1, § 8 OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION. | History |
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HB1615
Act 877 |
TO ESTABLISH A REAL ESTATE LICENSEE'S RESPONSIBILITIES DURING A REAL ESTATE RELATIONSHIP. | History |
| HB1728 | AN ACT TO SPECIFY MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND TO AMEND REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR DISCHARGE FOR ABSENTEEISM, MISCONDUCT, AND FAILURE TO ACCEPT SUITABLE WORK. | History |
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HB1795
Act 883 |
TO REGULATE EXEMPTIONS OF THE REAL ESTATE LICENSING LAW. | History |
| HB1868 | TO CLARIFY THE EFFECT OF EXPUNGED OR SEALED CONVICTIONS OR GUILTY PLEAS UPON REAL ESTATE BROKER AND SALESPERSON LICENSING. | History |
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HB1895
Act 910 |
TO AMEND THE UTILITY FACILITY ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC PROTECTION ACT; TO CLARIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR UTILITY FACILITIES; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS. | History |
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HB1898
Act 828 |
TO KEEP ARKANSAS COMPETITIVE BY PROMOTING FUNDING FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES TO FUND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. | History |
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HB1901
Act 1039 |
TO AMEND PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING AMOUNTS AND PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR EDUCATIONAL ADEQUACY AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
| HB2064 | TO GRADUALLY REDUCE THE SALES AND USE TAX ON UTILITIES THAT ARE USED BY QUALIFYING AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES AND QUALIFYING AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND AQUACULTURE EQUIPMENT. | History |
| HB2187 | TO REGULATE EXEMPTIONS OF THE REAL ESTATE LICENSING LAW. | History |
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HB2202
Act 1200 |
AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE PUBLIC INTEGRITY OF CERTAIN REGULATORY AGENCIES. | History |
| SB113 | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE POLICIES FROM OFFERING COVERAGE FOR ABORTIONS EXCEPT THROUGH A SEPARATE RIDER. | History |
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SB134
Act 19 |
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ASSESSMENT FEE LEVIED ON HOSPITALS TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOR THE CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS. | History |
| SB157 | AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT APPLICANTS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TEST NEGATIVE FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE. | History |
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SB194
Act 48 |
TO AMEND SEVERAL PROVISIONS OF THE LAW CONCERNING MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. | History |
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SB207
Act 334 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
| SB209 | AN ACT TO REQUIRE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, A GED, OR ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES TOWARD A GED WHILE RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS. | History |
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SB221
Act 303 |
THE ARKANSAS FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY ACT. | History |
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SB274
Act 753 |
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT BELOW WHICH SALES AND USE TAX IS NOT DUE ON THE PURCHASE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, TRAILER, OR SEMITRAILER. | History |
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SB275
Act 754 |
TO DECREASE THE SALES AND USE TAX ON NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRICITY USED BY MANUFACTURERS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
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SB276
Act 755 |
TO AMEND THE STATE SALES AND USE TAX RATE ON FOOD AND FOOD INGREDIENTS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
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SB333
Act 336 |
REGARDING THE AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY IN A CIVIL ACTION AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
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SB359
Act 197 |
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN WATER SYSTEMS TO MAINTAIN A LEVEL OF FLUORIDE TO PREVENT TOOTH DECAY. | History |
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SB404
Act 639 |
TO INCREASE THE ADDITIONAL FEE FOR FIREFIGHTER LICENSE PLATES TO FIVE DOLLARS ($5.00) AND HAVE THE FUNDS REMITTED TO THE ARKANSAS FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL BOARD; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
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SB559
Act 516 |
TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSFERABILITY OF CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS AND DETERMINATION LETTERS AMONG VARIOUS OPERATIONAL SECTIONS OF A SINGLE SERVICE PROVIDER. | History |
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SB593
Act 861 |
AN ACT TO SPECIFY MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND TO AMEND REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR DISCHARGE FOR ABSENTEEISM, MISCONDUCT, AND FAILURE TO ACCEPT SUITABLE WORK. | History |
| SB709 | AN ACT TO CREATE THE HEALTHCARE REFORM ACCOUNTABILITY ACT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
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SB720
Act 762 |
TO REGULATE THE ISSUANCE OF A BROKER'S PRICE OPINION BY A REAL ESTATE LICENSEE. | History |
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SB740
Act 1002 |
TO ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PLANS. | History |
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SB750
Act 570 |
TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY AND SLOW CORRECTIONS GROWTH. | History |
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SB855
Act 1240 |
TO ALLOW AN AUXILIARY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER APPOINTED AS A RESERVE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO ADMINISTER BLOOD ALCOHOL TESTS AND TO OPERATE A DEVICE TO DETECT EXCESSIVE SPEEDING. | History |
| SB894 | TO PROVIDE SCHOOL DISTRICTS THE CHOICE OF HOLDING SCHOOL ELECTIONS ON THE SAME DATE AS GENERAL ELECTIONS OR IN SEPTEMBER; TO AMEND RELATED PROVISIONS OF LAW CONCERNING THE TERM OF SERVICE FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS. | History |
| SB97 | TO PROTECT RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED UNDER THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION. | History |
| SB970 | TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING EMINENT DOMAIN. | History |
| SJR4 | THE TAXPAYERS' PROTECTION AMENDMENT. | History |
| SR37 | RECOGNIZING THE MANY CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY CITIZENS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY AND THE BEST INTEREST OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO PROMOTE RELATIONSHIPS WITH TURKISH PEOPLE. | History |
| SR7 | COMMENDING MISS ALYSE EADY ON HER SELECTION AS MISS ARKANSAS 2010. | History |
| SR8 | COMMENDING MISS ALYSE EADY ON HER SELECTION AS MISS ARKANSAS 2010 AND AS 1ST RUNNER-UP IN THE MISS AMERICA 2011 PAGEANT. | History |
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