Representative Don R. House
P. O. Box 505, Walnut Ridge, 72476
District: 78
District:
78
Seniority: 48
Seniority:
48
Occupation: Funeral Home Owner
Occupation:
Funeral Home Owner
Church Affiliation: Church of Christ
Church Affiliation:
Church of Christ
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: City Councilman, Black Rock; House 1999
Public Service:
City Councilman, Black Rock; House 1999
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO LEVY A FOUR AND ONE-HALF PERCENT (4½%) WHOLESALE FUEL EXCISE TAX ON THE SALE OF FUEL BY POSITION HOLDERS AND THE IMPORTATION OF FUEL BY IMPORTERS.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 5-73-103 TO PROHIBIT PERSONS ADJUDICATED JUVENILE DELINQUENTS FROM OWNING OR POSSESSING FIREARMS.
TO AMEND THE PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS LAW FOR PREPAID FUNERAL TRUST FUND SHORTAGES.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
TO CREATE A FINANCIAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR TRAVEL AGENTS, TOUR OPERATORS, TOUR BROKERS, AND GROUP LEADERS TO PROMOTE MOTORCOACH TRAVEL.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO ALLOW A PERSON WITH A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE TO CARRY ANY HANDGUN HE OR SHE CHOOSES.
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
AMENDING A.C.A. § 6-17-106 TO PROVIDE THAT INSULT OR ABUSE OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE WHILE THE EMPLOYEE IS PERFORMING REGULAR OR ASSIGNED SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES IS A MISDEMEANOR.
TO CREATE A COLLEGE OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN INTERNET USE POLICY FOR SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 24-11-301 CONCERNING THE APPROPRIATION OF INSURANCE PREMIUM TAXES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO LEVY AN ADDITIONAL EXCISE TAX ON MOTOR FUEL AND AN ADDITIONAL TAX ON DISTILLATE SPECIAL FUEL.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - FOR THE BILL CLINTON BIRTHPLACE HOME CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 21-5-703 TO ALLOW CERTAIN CHILDREN OF DECEASED OR DISABLED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS.
TO ALLOW PURCHASERS OF PREPAID FUNERAL CONTRACTS TO PAY SALES OR USE TAXES AT THE TIME THE CONTRACT IS PURCHASED.
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’.
TO PREEMPT LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT FROM FILING LAWSUITS AGAINST FIREARM AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS FOR DAMAGES FROM THE LAWFUL SALE OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION TO THE PUBLIC.
TO PROVIDE THAT GENETICALLY MODIFIED SEEDS SOLD IN ARKANSAS MUST BE CERTIFIED BY THE STATE PLANT BOARD.
TO AMEND THE LAW PROHIBITING THE PURCHASE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND CIGARETTES BY MINORS; TO ADDRESS THE USE OF MINORS IN ENFORCEMENT OF THE TOBACCO CONTROL LAWS BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.
TO EXEMPT THE FIRST $2,500 OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF A USED VEHICLE FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX.
TO REPEAL CERTAIN OBSOLETE STATUTES THAT HAVE BEEN SUPERSEDED BY REGULATIONS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 16-21-801 TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINGENT EXPENSE ALLOWANCE AND STAFF OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
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.
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT, UTILITY WORKERS, RELIEF WORKERS, GOVERNMENT WORKERS AND CITIZENS WHO RESPONDED TO AND ASSISTED THE VICTIMS OF THE RECENT TORNADOES THAT RAVAGED THIS STATE.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAM K. ‘MAC’ MCGEHEE, JR. AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
FOR A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ENACTING LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE FOR COUNTYWIDE TOLL FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE.
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 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.
TO EXEMPT THE SALE OF DIGITAL BROADCAST EQUIPMENT TO LICENSED T.V. AND RADIO STATIONS FROM THE ARKANSAS GROSS RECEIPTS TAX.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE PERTAINING TO EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
Committees
Committees
Vice Chair:
INSURANCE & COMMERCE- HOUSE
Vice Chair:
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION- HOUSE
Non-Voting:
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ALTERNATES
ex officio:
EDUCATION COMMITTEE- HOUSE