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Senator John Cooper (R)

P. O. Box 16801, Jonesboro, 72404

Phone: 870-761-0130

Phone:

870-761-0130

Email: john.cooper@senate.ar.gov

Email:

john.cooper@senate.ar.gov

District: 21

District:

Seniority: 30

Seniority:

Veteran:

Public Service: Senate 2014, 2015

Public Service:

Senate 2014, 2015

Biography: Senator Cooper - Senate Bio.pdf

Biography:

Senator Cooper - Senate Bio.pdf

View Bills by Session:

Bill	Title	Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
SB1047	TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL RATE INCREASES FOR PRIVATE INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WITH FIFTEEN (15) BEDS OR FEWER.	History
SB135	TO PROMOTE OVERALL EFFICIENCY AND DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES OF THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.	History
SB197 Act 186	TO EXEMPT CERTAIN CUSTOMER AND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RECORDS OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY SYSTEMS FROM DISCLOSURE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.	History
SB229	TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED UNDER THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.	History
SB305 Act 991	TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ANNEXATIONS BY ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) PETITION.	History
SB338 Act 423	AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.	History
SB339 Act 424	AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.	History
SB340 Act 425	AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES - HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CENTER GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.	History
SB344 Act 426	AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.	History
SB359 Act 428	AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.	History
SB4 Act 374	CONCERNING TERMINALLY ILL PATIENT ACCESS TO INVESTIGATIONAL DRUGS, BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, OR DEVICES; AND TO CREATE THE RIGHT TO TRY ACT.	History
SB491 Act 480	AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - NEWPORT - WORKFORCE EDUCATION PROGRAM - JONESBORO CAMPUS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.	History
SB650 Act 791	AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - REGIONAL PROGRAMS - NORTHEAST GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.	History
SB716 Act 999	TO CLARIFY THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE IS THE CUSTODIAN OF CERTAIN RECORDS CONCERNING ETHICS; TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1999 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.	History
SB845	TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND REDUCE HEALTHCARE COSTS; TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF TELEMEDICINE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.	History
SB892	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.	History
SB926 Act 1276	TO REPEAL THE POSITION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT COORDINATOR.	History
CoSponsor
HB1072 Act 161	TO REPEAL OUTCOME MEASURES TESTING WITHIN THE DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.	History
HB1076 Act 1014	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.	History
HB1292	TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE REAL-TIME ELECTRONIC LOGBOOK; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.	History
HB1402 Act 1173	TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX APPLICABLE TO CAPITAL GAINS.	History
HB1407 Act 535	TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING DISPOSITION OF HUMAN AND FETAL TISSUE.	History
HB1432 Act 1175	CONCERNING THE CARRYING OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN BY A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSEE INTO A POLLING PLACE.	History
HB1474	TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED UNDER THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION; TO DECLARE AMERICAN LAWS FOR AMERICAN COURTS.	History
HB1544 Act 1242	TO REGULATE THE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES OF DEALERS IN SECONDHAND GOODS; AND TO HELP THE RIGHTFUL OWNER RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY.	History
HB1762	TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION.	History
HB1768	TO AMEND THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW ENACTED BY INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948 AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.	History
HB1963	TO CREATE THE PRODUCTION CONTRACT ARBITRATION PROCEDURE ACT; AND TO PROVIDE AN ARBITRATION PROCESS FOR DISPUTES BETWEEN GROWERS AND CONTRACTORS RELATING TO A PRODUCTION CONTRACT.	History
SB1037 Act 1286	TO CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE TWELVE (K-12) AGRICULTURE SCHOOLS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.	History
SB175	AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES - TRANSFER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CENTERS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2014-2015 FISCAL YEAR.	History
SB183 Act 382	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.	History
SB30 Act 44	TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS REQUIRED FOR TEACHERS.	History
SB342 Act 854	TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL RECOGNITION AND REWARD PROGRAM.	History
SB472 Act 895	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.	History
SB53 Act 139	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.	History
SB569 Act 996	TO BAR THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS BY THE STATE TO CERTAIN ENTITIES.	History
SB6 Act 22	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.	History
SB600 Act 1205	TO ESTABLISH THE DRUG SCREENING AND TESTING ACT OF 2015.	History
SB617 Act 1265	TO BE KNOWN AS THE PUBLIC SAFETY TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2015; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.	History
SB695	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.	History
SB878	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	History
SB939 Act 1231	THE TEN COMMANDMENTS MONUMENT DISPLAY ACT.	History
SB975 Act 975	TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE FREE EXERCISE OF RELIGION; TO ENACT THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.	History
SMR1	IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF SENATOR DAVID W. WYATT AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.	History
SR16	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.	History
SR2	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.	History
SR23	IN SUPPORT OF EXPANDED LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS EXPORTS FROM THE UNITED STATES.	History
SR3	TO COMMEMORATE PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY AND TO HONOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COUNTRY.	History
SR8	RECOGNIZING NATIONAL FFA WEEK.	History

Bills

Bill

Title

Bill Status

Primary Sponsor

History

SB1047

TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL RATE INCREASES FOR PRIVATE INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WITH FIFTEEN (15) BEDS OR FEWER.

History

SB135

TO PROMOTE OVERALL EFFICIENCY AND DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES OF THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.

History

SB197
Act 186

TO EXEMPT CERTAIN CUSTOMER AND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RECORDS OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY SYSTEMS FROM DISCLOSURE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

History

SB229

TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED UNDER THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

History

SB305
Act 991

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ANNEXATIONS BY ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) PETITION.

History

SB338
Act 423

AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

History

SB339
Act 424

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

History

SB340
Act 425

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES - HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CENTER GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

History

SB344
Act 426

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

History

SB359
Act 428

AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

History

History

SB4
Act 374

CONCERNING TERMINALLY ILL PATIENT ACCESS TO INVESTIGATIONAL DRUGS, BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, OR DEVICES; AND TO CREATE THE RIGHT TO TRY ACT.

History

SB491
Act 480

AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - NEWPORT - WORKFORCE EDUCATION PROGRAM - JONESBORO CAMPUS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

History

SB650
Act 791

AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - REGIONAL PROGRAMS - NORTHEAST GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

History

SB716
Act 999

TO CLARIFY THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE IS THE CUSTODIAN OF CERTAIN RECORDS CONCERNING ETHICS; TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1999 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

History

SB845

TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND REDUCE HEALTHCARE COSTS; TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF TELEMEDICINE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

History

SB892

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.

History

SB926
Act 1276

TO REPEAL THE POSITION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT COORDINATOR.

History

CoSponsor

History

HB1072
Act 161

TO REPEAL OUTCOME MEASURES TESTING WITHIN THE DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.

History

HB1076
Act 1014

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.

History

HB1292

TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE REAL-TIME ELECTRONIC LOGBOOK; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

History

HB1402
Act 1173

TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX APPLICABLE TO CAPITAL GAINS.

History

HB1407
Act 535

TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING DISPOSITION OF HUMAN AND FETAL TISSUE.

History

HB1432
Act 1175

CONCERNING THE CARRYING OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN BY A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSEE INTO A POLLING PLACE.

History

HB1474

TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED UNDER THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION; TO DECLARE AMERICAN LAWS FOR AMERICAN COURTS.

History

HB1544
Act 1242

TO REGULATE THE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES OF DEALERS IN SECONDHAND GOODS; AND TO HELP THE RIGHTFUL OWNER RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY.

History

HB1762

TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION.

History

HB1768

TO AMEND THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW ENACTED BY INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948 AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

History

HB1963

TO CREATE THE PRODUCTION CONTRACT ARBITRATION PROCEDURE ACT; AND TO PROVIDE AN ARBITRATION PROCESS FOR DISPUTES BETWEEN GROWERS AND CONTRACTORS RELATING TO A PRODUCTION CONTRACT.

History

SB1037
Act 1286

TO CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE TWELVE (K-12) AGRICULTURE SCHOOLS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

History

SB175

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES - TRANSFER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CENTERS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2014-2015 FISCAL YEAR.

History

SB183
Act 382

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.

History

SB30
Act 44

TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS REQUIRED FOR TEACHERS.

History

SB342
Act 854

TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL RECOGNITION AND REWARD PROGRAM.

History

SB472
Act 895

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.

History

SB53
Act 139

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.

History

SB569
Act 996

TO BAR THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS BY THE STATE TO CERTAIN ENTITIES.

History

History

SB6
Act 22

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.

History

SB600
Act 1205

TO ESTABLISH THE DRUG SCREENING AND TESTING ACT OF 2015.

History

SB617
Act 1265

TO BE KNOWN AS THE PUBLIC SAFETY TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2015; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

History

SB695

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.

History

SB878

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

History

SB939
Act 1231

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS MONUMENT DISPLAY ACT.

History

SB975
Act 975

TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE FREE EXERCISE OF RELIGION; TO ENACT THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

History

SMR1

IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF SENATOR DAVID W. WYATT AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.

History

SR16

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.

History

History

SR2

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.