Senator Jake Files (R)
300 Free Ferry Landing, Fort Smith, 72903
District: 8
District:
8
Seniority: 14
Seniority:
14
Occupation: Real Estate Developer/Partner
Occupation:
Real Estate Developer/Partner
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: House 1999, 2001; Senate 2011, 2013
Public Service:
House 1999, 2001; Senate 2011, 2013
Bill | Title | Bill Status |
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Primary Sponsor | ||
SB101
Act 276 |
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS VIDEO SERVICE ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
SB1071
Act 1187 |
TO CLARIFY THE INSURANCE PREMIUM RATE APPROVAL PROCESS; AND TO ALLOW INSURERS TO COLLECT RATE INCREASES UNDER BOND. | History |
SB1072
Act 1267 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SINGLE AND TANDEM AXLE LOAD LIMITS. | History |
SB1073 | TO AMEND INITIATED ACT NO 1 OF 1942 AND THE LAW CONCERNING LOCAL OPTION ELECTIONS TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. | History |
SB1074 | TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS. | History |
SB1075 | TO AMEND THE ALTERNATIVE FUELS TAX LAW; TO AMEND THE EXCISE TAX LEVIED ON ALTERNATIVE FUELS; TO CREATE A FAIR AND EQUITABLE METHOD OF MAINTAINING THE ROADS IN THE STATE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
SB1076 | TO INCREASE THE LENGTH LIMITATION FOR OILFIELD TRAILERS OPERATED ON STREETS, ROADS, AND HIGHWAYS. | History |
SB1077 | TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE TAXATION OF NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. | History |
SB1078 | TO REDUCE THE TAXES LEVIED ON CIGARETTES. | History |
SB1079 | TO REDUCE THE TAXES LEVIED ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS. | History |
SB1080
Act 1425 |
TO CREATE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE TAXATION OF NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. | History |
SB1081 | TO CREATE A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE FOR THE ARKANSAS NURSES ASSOCIATION. | History |
SB1082 | TO LIMIT THE AD VALOREM TAX ON WATER TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES AND OTHER UTILITIES AND CARRIERS. | History |
SB1083 | TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR TAXES PAID UNDER THE ARKANSAS SOFT DRINK TAX ACT. | History |
SB1084 | TO REGULATE THE PROCUREMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS BY PUBLIC ENTITIES EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO REGULATE THE PROCUREMENT OF CERTAIN CONTRACTS BY PUBLIC ENTITIES. | History |
SB1085 | TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR AWARDING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS; AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE PROCUREMENT OF CONTRACTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. | History |
SB1091
Act 1427 |
TO AMEND THE DISPOSITION OF REVENUES GENERATED BY THE AD VALOREM TAX ASSESSED ON CERTAIN UTILITIES AND CARRIERS. | History |
SB1125 | TO PROMOTE THE INTEGRITY OF A PUBLIC SERVANT; AND TO REQUIRE THAT A PUBLIC SERVANT FOUND GUILTY OF CERTAIN OFFENSES REPAY HIS OR HER DEBT TO THE STATE. | History |
SB1184
Act 1269 |
TO ESTABLISH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION FOR CONSIDERING AMENDMENTS TO THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP THAT INCLUDE AN INCOME LIMITATION. | History |
SB149 | TO REGULATE THE SUBSTITUTION OF BIOSIMILAR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS FOR CERTAIN PRESCRIBED PRODUCTS. | History |
SB208
Act 112 |
TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION AND TO PROVIDE ALTERNATE DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES FOR A REAL ESTATE LICENSEE. | History |
SB212
Act 158 |
TO INCLUDE THE ARKANSAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF “CLAIMANT AGENCY” FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING A SETOFF AGAINST STATE TAX REFUNDS FOR DEBTS OWED TO THE STATE. | History |
SB227
Act 305 |
TO PERMIT A WHOLESALER OF ALCOHOL TO STORE ALCOHOL IN A DRY TERRITORY. | History |
SB252
Act 771 |
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
SB265
Act 609 |
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - MACK-BLACKWELL RURAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
SB334
Act 1404 |
TO REDUCE THE SALES AND USE TAX RELATING TO THE PARTIAL REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT USED DIRECTLY IN MANUFACTURING; AND TO PROVIDE A REFUND MECHANISM FOR CERTAIN SALES AND USE TAXES. | History |
SB356 | TO AMEND ACT 70 OF THE 2011 ACTS OF ARKANSAS TO PROVIDE THAT FRANCHISES AND CONTRACTUAL BRANDING AGREEMENTS ARE PERMITTED; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
SB357
Act 361 |
PERMITTING ADDITIONAL CHEMICAL TESTS FOR THE OFFENSES OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED AND RELATED OFFENSES; AND CONCERNING DRIVER'S LICENSES, COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES, AND HUNTING LICENSES. | History |
SB492
Act 1033 |
AN ACT FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE - ARKANSAS VIDEO SERVICE ACT APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2013-2014 FISCAL YEAR. | History |
SB493
Act 1034 |
AN ACT FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE - ARKANSAS VIDEO SERVICE ACT APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2012-2013 FISCAL YEAR. | History |
SB537
Act 824 |
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - FORT SMITH - MATH/SCIENCE BUILDING GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
SB585
Act 1243 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ANNEXATION OF SURROUNDED LANDS. | History |
SB590
Act 1315 |
CONCERNING VENUE IN CASES INVOLVING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
SB620
Act 866 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - U.S. MARSHAL MUSEUM GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
SB718
Act 1076 |
TO CREATE CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES RELATING TO SOFTWARE AND OTHER DEVICES AND MECHANISMS THAT MODIFY OR FALSIFY ELECTRONIC RECORDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVADING TAXES. | History |
SB743
Act 911 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
SB784
Act 1250 |
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF THE ARKANSAS TENNIS ASSOCIATION SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE. | History |
SB831
Act 1254 |
TO ADOPT RECENT CHANGES TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE INCOME TAX LAWS. | History |
SB832
Act 1087 |
TO ALLOW THE EXTENSION OF THE PERIOD DURING WHICH A COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX LEVIED FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF A COMMUNITY COLLEGE MAY BE LEVIED AND SHALL NOT BE REPLACED OR REDUCED. | History |
SB843
Act 1039 |
TO AUTHORIZE SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DISCLOSE EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION WITH OR WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF A CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEE. | History |
SB849 | TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS VIDEO SERVICES ACT. | History |
SB94
Act 43 |
TO GIVE COUNTY LAW LIBRARY BOARDS DISCRETION IN THE DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY. | History |
SJR12 | AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING COUNTY CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS OR BRIDGES. | History |
SR14 | COMMENDING THE ARKANSAS AGING INITIATIVE FOR ITS CONTINUING COMMITMENT TO ARKANSAS'S SENIOR CITIZENS. | History |
SR7 | TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF GENERAL WILLIAM DARBY; TO RECOGNIZE HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNITED STATES ARMY RANGERS; AND TO SUPPORT THE DARBY LEGACY PROJECT TO ERECT A STATUE IN HIS HONOR IN CISTERNA PARK, FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS. | History |
CoSponsor | ||
HB1040 | TO CREATE THE STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION. | History |
HB1041 | TO LIMIT THE INCREASE IN GENERAL REVENUE EXPENDITURES FROM YEAR TO YEAR; AND TO CREATE A NEXUS BETWEEN THE AMOUNT OF GENERAL REVENUE EXPENDITURES AND THE GROWTH OF THE STATE DISPOSABLE PERSONAL INCOME. | History |
HB1151 | TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS PREVAILING WAGE LAW AND TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY TO CITIES AND COUNTIES FOR CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. | History |
HB1215
Act 1333 |
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. | History |
HB1330 | AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - FORT SMITH AND THE BOREHAM LIBRARY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
HB1386
Act 253 |
TO ALLOW CERTAIN NONRESIDENTIAL BUSINESS CONSUMERS TO OPT OUT OF UTILITY-SPONSORED ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AND MEASURES AND DIRECT THEIR OWN ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AND MEASURES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
HB1418 | 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. | History |
HB1682 | TO REMOVE PROOF OF FREEDOM FROM CONTROL FROM THE EXCEPTIONS TO THE DEFINITION OF EMPLOYEE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW. | History |
HB1770
Act 600 |
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF LAW CONCERNING ACADEMIC, FISCAL, AND FACILITIES DISTRESS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
HB1773
Act 1053 |
TO MODIFY THE LIMITS OF MUNICIPAL TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION. | History |
HB1921
Act 1483 |
TO IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION IN ARKANSAS. | History |
HB1929
Act 954 |
TO AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO THE PROMULGATION OF WATER QUALITY STANDARDS; TO IMPROVE THE PROCESS FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING WATER QUALITY STANDARDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
SB1060 | TO PROTECT THE INSURED DRIVERS OF ARKANSAS; AND TO ENCOURAGE COMPLIANCE WITH THE MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE LAWS OF ARKANSAS. | History |
SB134
Act 301 |
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HUMAN HEARTBEAT PROTECTION ACT; TO PROTECT UNBORN CHILDREN. | History |
SB140
Act 484 |
THE SAFE SCHOOL INITIATIVE ACT. | History |
SB277
Act 342 |
TO REQUIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES TO PAY COMPARABLE REIMBURSEMENT TO PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS, AND PHYSICIANS. | History |
SB293
Act 281 |
TO CLARIFY EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR REAL ESTATE LICENSES. | History |
SB360 | TO RE-CREATE THE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
SB463
Act 1408 |
TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE INCOME TAX FOR SERVICE PAY OR ALLOWANCES RECEIVED BY ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED SERVICES. | History |
SB515 | TO RESTORE CONSISTENCY IN TEMPORARY TOTAL DISABILITY BENEFIT AND EMPLOYEE MISCONDUCT DETERMINATIONS AFTER TERMINATION UNDER INITIATED MEASURE 4 OF 1948. | History |
SB71
Act 67 |
TO BE KNOWN AS THE CHURCH PROTECTION ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
SB825 | CONCERNING REPORTS FOR SALES AND USE TAXES. | History |
SB841 | CONCERNING THE SALE OF EVENT TICKETS. | History |
SB897
Act 710 |
TO CLARIFY THE JURISDICTION AND REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION; TO REGULATE TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING RESALE TIMESHARE PROPERTY. | History |
SJR2 | THE TORT REFORM AMENDMENT OF 2014. | History |
SR29 | 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. | History |
Committees
Committees
Chair:
REVENUE & TAX - SENATE