Senator Bart Hester (R)
P.O. Box 85, Cave Springs, 72718
District: 1
District:
1
Seniority: 27
Seniority:
27
Occupation: Real Estate and Construction
Occupation:
Real Estate and Construction
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Senate 2013, 2015
Public Service:
Senate 2013, 2015
Bills
Bill
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Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
CONCERNING ACTIONS TO CONFIRM OR QUIET TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY AND THE TIME TO REDEEM OR CHALLENGE TAX DEEDS TO REAL PROPERTY.
CONCERNING JUDICIAL, NONJUDICIAL, AND TAX SALES; AND TO REGULATE ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY.
TO CREATE THE NONLEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON THE STUDY OF LANDLORD-TENANT EVICTION LAWS; AND TO RECOMMEND FAIR AND BALANCED CHANGES AND DRAFT LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE LANDLORD-TENANT EVICTION LAWS.
TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN DISCLOSURE OF NONCONFIDENTIAL HOSPITAL DATA AND RECORDS.
TO CRIMINALIZE THE DISTRIBUTION OF IMAGES OR RECORDINGS OF A SEXUAL NATURE TO HARASS, FRIGHTEN, INTIMIDATE, THREATEN, OR ABUSE A FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER OR PERSON FROM A DATING RELATIONSHIP.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ORDINANCES OF CITIES AND COUNTIES BY CREATING THE INTRASTATE COMMERCE IMPROVEMENT ACT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FILLING OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL VACANCIES IN A CITY ADMINISTRATOR FORM OF GOVERNMENT.
TO PROVIDE THAT THE MURDER OF A JAILER OR PRISON OFFICIAL UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES MANIFESTING AN EXTREME INDIFFERENCE TO HUMAN LIFE BY A PERSON WHO IS IN CUSTODY IS CAPITAL MURDER.
TO AMEND THE PRODUCTIVITY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO PERMIT A PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OR A DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TO HAVE HIS OR HER POST OFFICE BOX LISTED AS HIS OR HER ADDRESS ON HIS OR HER DRIVER'S LICENSE.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - GENERAL IMPROVEMENT GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COST OF WORK AND MATERIALS REQUIRING A GENERAL CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE.
TO PROHIBIT CITIES AND COUNTIES FROM DENYING PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNERS THE RIGHT TO CUT DOWN OR TRIM TREES, BUSHES, OR SHRUBS.
AN ACT FOR THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO PROVIDE A VALUATION METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE MARKET VALUE OF OFF-PREMISES ADVERTISING SIGNS; TO PREVENT ADMINISTRATIVE TAX INCREASES; AND TO RESERVE WITHIN LEGISLATIVE BODIES THE POWER TO SET TAX RATES.
TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE AS ADOPTED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO PROVIDE THAT BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS UNDER ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS DO NOT REQUIRE AN OWNER TO SECURE THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED ARCHITECT.
TO REVISE THE COMPENSATION PLAN UNDER THE UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION ACT FOR THE 2015-2017 BIENNIAL PERIOD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY NOTICE PROCEDURES FOR THE SALE OF TAX DELINQUENT LANDS THAT ARE CLAIMED AS A HOMESTEAD.
TO CLARIFY THE REDEMPTION RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES, MINORS, AND MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES TO LAND SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES.
TO GRANT THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR GOOD FAITH ACTIONS TO ADMINISTER LAWS CONCERNING SUBMERGED LANDS.
CONCERNING THE MAINTENANCE OF TAX-DELINQUENT REAL PROPERTY; AND TO PROTECT THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS FROM LIABILITY FOR THE CONDITION OF THE PREMISES.
TO REQUIRE FAMILY MEDICAL RECORDS OF AN ADOPTABLE OR ADOPTED CHILD TO BE PROVIDED TO ADOPTIVE PARENTS.
TO REQUIRE CITY APPROVAL OF A DEDICATION OF LAND TO THE CITY FOR CITY PARK PURPOSES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 18-16-101 CONCERNING THE FAILURE TO PAY RENT AND THE REFUSAL TO VACATE UPON NOTICE.
TO PROTECT THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS FROM LIABILITY FOR ACTIONS TAKEN BY A CITY OR TOWN TO CORRECT, REMOVE, OR ABATE CERTAIN CONDITIONS CONCERNING TAX-DELINQUENT LAND.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE TENDER OF PAYMENT TO SET ASIDE THE SALE OF TAX-DELINQUENT LAND.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF LEASES AND PERMITS FOR NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE STATE AND THE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE; AND TO INCREASE PENALTIES FOR REMOVING NATURAL RESOURCES WITHOUT A PERMIT.
TO REGULATE EASEMENTS; TO REVISE ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE PROCESS FOR A COUNTY JUDGE TO ESTABLISH ACCESS FOR AN EASEMENT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
TO PROHIBIT ADVERTISEMENT OF THE RESULTS OF A SURVEY, INSPECTION, OR INVESTIGATION OF A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYMENT" UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZER.
TO REGULATE THE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES OF THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION PROVIDING THAT PERSONS ELECTED TO THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF SHALL SERVE A TERM OF FOUR (4) YEARS.
Primary Sponsor for House
CONCERNING VICTIMS' RIGHTS IN CAPITAL PUNISHMENT CASES; AND TO BE KNOWN AS "ANDI'S LAW".
CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN A UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE, OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE BUILDING.
TO STIMULATE JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WHILE PRESERVING HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS.
TO REQUIRE COUNTIES TO RETAIN SERVED AND QUASHED WARRANTS FOR THREE YEARS AFTER AN AUDIT BY THE DIVISION OF LEGISLATIVE AUDIT.
TO CLARIFY THE REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW, THE DEFINITION OF "PRINCIPAL BROKER", AND CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LICENSE EXEMPTIONS.
CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF A COUNTY QUORUM COURT TO REVISE, ADOPT, AND CODIFY ORDINANCES.
TO ALLOW SCHOOL DAYS TO BE MADE-UP IN SIXTY-MINUTE INCREMENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE A GOOD SAMARITAN LAW FOR ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS; AND TO PROVIDE PROTECTION TO CERTAIN ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS PROVIDING VOLUNTEER SERVICES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION OF A QUORUM COURT.
CONCERNING THE METHODS USED FOR CARRYING OUT A DEATH SENTENCE FOR CAPITAL MURDER OR TREASON.
TO PROVIDE FOR PETITION FOR EARLY ADMISSION TO KINDERGARTEN UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
CONCERNING COUNTY JAIL REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE HOUSING OF INMATES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION OR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS IN LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES.
TO PROMOTE THE RIGHTS GUARANTEED BY THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION; AND TO PROTECT A CITIZEN'S RIGHT TO OBSERVE AND RECORD PUBLIC EVENTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY LINE AND ANNEXATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW PUBLIC ACCESS TO CERTAIN CRIMINAL RECORDS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CRIMINAL RECORDS IN ARKANSAS.
TO PROMOTE, RECRUIT, AND RETAIN A HIGHLY SKILLED WORKFORCE IN THIS STATE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LICENSING, REGISTRATION, AND CERTIFICATION FOR CERTAIN PROFESSIONS.
TO DETERMINE A TIME FRAME FOR A PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE TO OPT IN OR OPT OUT OF MEMBERSHIP IN A LABOR ORGANIZATION.
TO STIMULATE JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WHILE PRESERVING HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CoSponsor
TO CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE TWELVE (K-12) AGRICULTURE SCHOOLS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE FINANCIAL ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RENEWAL OF WATER POLLUTION PERMITS.
TO PERMIT FOR GOOD CAUSE AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR BOILER INSPECTIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO CREATE PROCEDURES FOR OVERSIGHT OF FOSSIL-FUEL-FIRED ELECTRIC GENERATING UNITS; TO REGULATE CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS; AND TO CREATE PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL OF THE STATE PLAN BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN CUSTOMER AND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RECORDS OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY SYSTEMS FROM DISCLOSURE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED UNDER THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE METHOD AND TIMEFRAME IN WHICH A COUNTY JAIL IS REIMBURSED FOR HOUSING INMATES WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
CONCERNING TERMINALLY ILL PATIENT ACCESS TO INVESTIGATIONAL DRUGS, BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, OR DEVICES; AND TO CREATE THE RIGHT TO TRY ACT.
TO CREATE THE FAIR AND OPEN COMPETITION IN GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRUCTION ACT; TO ENSURE FAIRNESS IN GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
TO BE KNOWN AS THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ACT OF 2015; TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY AND REDUCE THE PRISON POPULATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REGULATE THE USE OF CERTAIN DRUGS USED TO INDUCE AN ABORTION; AND TO PROVIDE FOR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS FOR ABORTIONS PERFORMED IN VIOLATION OF THIS ACT.
TO ENCOURAGE CHARITABLE GIVING AND ELIMINATE PERVERSE AND ABSURD TAXES AND DISINCENTIVES ON CHARITABLE GIVING; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN WITHDRAWALS OF STOCK FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - NORTHWEST ARKANSAS MEDICAL SCHOOL GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO CREATE THE MIDDLE CLASS TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2015; TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX RATES AND BRACKETS FOR INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATES; TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX ON CAPITAL GAINS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PERMIT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION TO CONTRACT OR REACH AN AGREEMENT WITH A REGIONAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY TO HOUSE INMATES FROM THE DEPARTMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE HEADQUARTERS FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT FINANCING ACT; TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; TO ALLOW A PUBLIC UTILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL PROPERTY OF CERTAIN ENTITIES; AND TO CLARIFY THE IMPACT OF AN EXEMPTION BY A PUBLIC UTILITY.
TO AMEND THE DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN FEES, PENALTIES, AND FINES RELATING TO ELECTRONIC GAMES OF SKILL; TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR LAND-GRANT MATCH PAYMENTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SOFT DRINK TAX ACT; AND TO AMEND THE CALCULATION OF TAXES ON SOFT DRINK SYRUP AND SIMPLE SYRUP.
TO RESTRICT THE ABILITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND OTHER ENTITIES TO REGULATE PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
COMBINING THE OFFENSES OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED AND BOATING WHILE INTOXICATED; CONCERNING THE OMNIBUS DWI ACT, THE UNDERAGE DUI LAW, SUSPENSIONS OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
PROHIBITING CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS FROM ENTERING ON A PUBLIC SCHOOL CAMPUS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO REQUIRE A STUDENT TO PASS THE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP CIVICS TEST PRODUCED BY THE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATIONS SERVICES BEFORE HE OR SHE RECEIVES A DIPLOMA FROM A PUBLIC SCHOOL OR A GENERAL EDUCATION DIPLOMA
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EXEMPTIONS FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE ARKANSAS FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF RETIRED AND FORMER STATE EMPLOYEES.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF DAYS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS IN SESSION; AND REPEALING THE FISCAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF SENATOR DAVID W. WYATT AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
TO RECOGNIZE BETTY FLANAGAN BUMPERS FOR HER WORK TO PROMOTE CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION; AND TO ENCOURAGE ARKANSAS FAMILIES TO CONSIDER SERIOUSLY THE IMPORTANCE OF CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION.
TO CONGRATULATE VICTORIA ALEXANDRA MALOCH FOR HER ELECTION TO THE 2014-2015 NATIONAL FFA OFFICER TEAM AS NATIONAL SECRETARY AND THE FIRST FEMALE NATIONAL FFA OFFICER FROM ARKANSAS.
TO COMMEMORATE PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY AND TO HONOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COUNTRY.
CoSponsor for House
TO REGULATE THE USE OF CERTAIN DRUGS USED TO INDUCE AN ABORTION; AND TO PROVIDE FOR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS FOR ABORTIONS PERFORMED IN VIOLATION OF THIS ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE REAL-TIME ELECTRONIC LOGBOOK; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - GRANTS AND AID - ARKANSAS SCHOOL RECOGNITION PROGRAM APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.
TO ESTABLISH THE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT ENHANCEMENT ACT; AND TO REPEAL THE PARENTAL NOTIFICATION PROVISIONS.
CONCERNING THE CARRYING OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN BY A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSEE INTO A POLLING PLACE.
TO REDUCE THE FEE FOR A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSE; AND TO CREATE A LIFETIME CONCEALED CARRY LICENSE.
TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED UNDER THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION; TO DECLARE AMERICAN LAWS FOR AMERICAN COURTS.
TO AMEND THE MAXIMUM BENEFIT PERIOD AND WEEKLY BENEFIT AMOUNT UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
TO REPEAL AND REPLACE THE WOMAN'S RIGHT TO KNOW ACT OF 2001; AND TO PROVIDE FOR VOLUNTARY AND INFORMED CONSENT FOR AN ABORTION.
TO PROMOTE THE FREE MARKET COMPETITION OF STUDENT COURSE MATERIALS; AND TO PROHIBIT THE COST OF STUDENT COURSE MATERIALS FROM BEING ADDED TO A STUDENT'S BILLING ACCOUNT.
TO ENCOURAGE CHARITABLE GIVING AND ELIMINATE PERVERSE AND ABSURD TAXES AND DISINCENTIVES ON CHARITABLE GIVING; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN WITHDRAWALS OF STOCK FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX.
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Chair:
JBC-PERSONNEL
Co-Chair:
ALC-REVIEW
Co-Chair:
ECONOMIC AND TAX POLICY
Vice-Chair:
CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE - SENATE
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