Representative John Edwards (D)
40 Sherrill Road, Little Rock, 72202
District: 38
District:
38
Seniority: 97
Seniority:
97
Occupation: Lawyer/ Colonel National Guard
Occupation:
Lawyer/ Colonel National Guard
Church Affiliation: Methodist
Church Affiliation:
Methodist
Veteran: National Guard - Iraqi Freedom II
Veteran:
National Guard - Iraqi Freedom II
Public Service: First Term in House 2009
Public Service:
First Term in House 2009
| Bill | Title | Bill Status |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Sponsor | ||
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HB1329
Act 500 |
TO MODIFY COUNTY REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING CHECKS AND ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS. | History |
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HB1330
Act 338 |
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING EXTENDED JUVENILE JURISDICTION. | History |
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HB1394
Act 342 |
TO EXPAND THE OFFENSE OF OBSTRUCTING GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS TO INCLUDE FALSELY IDENTIFYING ONESELF TO AN ANIMAL CONTROL OR CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. | History |
|
HB1395
Act 343 |
TO MAKE THE OFFENSE OF INTERFERENCE WITH A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER COVER ANIMAL CONTROL AND CODE OFFICERS. | History |
|
HB1396
Act 344 |
TO MAKE THE OFFENSE OF BATTERY IN THE SECOND DEGREE APPLICABLE TO THOSE WHO CAUSE BODILY HARM TO ANIMAL CONTROL AND CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. | History |
|
HB1397
Act 313 |
TO AUTHORIZE GOVERNMENT-OWNED AND GOVERNMENT-OPERATED STORAGE FACILITIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES TO REQUIRE PROOF OF INSURANCE BEFORE RELEASING IMPOUNDED VEHICLES. | History |
|
HB1403
Act 432 |
THE UNIFORM EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER HEALTH PRACTITIONERS ACT. | History |
|
HB1462
Act 408 |
TO ALLOW THE MERGER OR CONVERSION OF ANY FORM OF A BUSINESS ENTITY INTO ANY OTHER BUSINESS ENTITY. | History |
|
HB1581
Act 778 |
TO ENHANCE SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION OF CHILDREN IN CHILD CARE. | History |
|
HB1582
Act 840 |
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO PROVIDE THAT TAXES ON AVIATION FUEL BE REMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE PUBLICLY-OWNED AIRPORT WHERE THE AVIATION FUEL WAS SOLD. | History |
|
HB1717
Act 420 |
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING CONFLICTING ANNEXATION ELECTIONS. | History |
|
HB1746
Act 1177 |
TO CREATE THE TASK FORCE ON WATER SOURCE PROTECTION. | History |
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HB1867
Act 634 |
TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO BE GIVEN TO A MOTOR VEHICLE LIENHOLDER BEFORE THE ISSUANCE OF A DUPLICATE MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE. | History |
|
HB1978
Act 1308 |
TO PROVIDE VOLUNTARY ALTERNATIVE DRIVER S LICENSES AND IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR ENHANCED IDENTIFICATION AND SECURITY PURPOSES. | History |
|
HB1979
Act 642 |
TO ALLOW ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS BY CERTAIN WATER SYSTEMS FOR PAYMENT OF DEBTS. | History |
| CoSponsor | ||
|
HB1002
Act 606 |
THE ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT. | History |
|
HB1013
Act 181 |
PAUL'S LAW: TO PROHIBIT DRIVERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES FROM USING HANDHELD WIRELESS TELEPHONES TO ENGAGE IN TEXT MESSAGING. | History |
| HB1169 | AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS UNDER THE PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM. | History |
|
HB1204
Act 180 |
TO INCREASE THE TAX ON CIGARETTES AND CERTAIN TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO PAY THE COMMISSION TO THE STAMP DEPUTIES FOR CERTAIN CIGARETTE TAXES. | History |
|
HB1326
Act 440 |
CONCERNING CLAIMS FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES AND LITIGATION EXPENSES AGAINST THE STATE OF ARKANSAS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967. | History |
|
HB1357
Act 182 |
THE ROGER PHILLIPS TRANSFER POLICY ACT. | History |
| HB1378 | TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INCOME TAX RELIEF TO HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD TAXPAYERS WITH TWO OR MORE DEPENDENTS. | History |
|
HB1382
Act 209 |
TO PROVIDE INCREASES OF FINES FOR MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES AND VIOLATIONS; TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR COUNTY JAILS; TO AUTHORIZE A LEVY TO DEFRAY THE COST OF INCARCERATING COUNTY PRISONERS; AND TO AUTHORIZE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS. | History |
| HB1413 | AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2009-2010 FISCAL YEAR. | History |
|
HB1418
Act 828 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES - SMALL MINORITY CONTRACTORS SURETY BONDING AND MENTOR PROTEGE TRAINING PILOT PROGRAM GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
HB1479
Act 390 |
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING SCRAP METAL DEALERS. | History |
| HB1485 | AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF ELECTION OFFICIALS AND ELECTION OFFICERS. | History |
|
HB1559
Act 414 |
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF MOBILE DENTAL FACILITIES UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS. | History |
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HB1658
Act 860 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
HB1700
Act 435 |
THE ARKIDS FIRST IMPROVEMENT ACT. | History |
|
HB1719
Act 883 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CITIES AND COUNTIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
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HB1720
Act 884 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - GRANTS TO FIRE DEPARTMENTS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2009-2010 FISCAL YEAR. | History |
|
HB1721
Act 885 |
AN ACT FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
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HB1722
Act 886 |
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT - ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND ENERGY GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
HB1723
Act 887 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - STATEWIDE GRANTS - GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
HB1724
Act 888 |
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT - LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY - FAIR GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
HB1725
Act 1297 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2009-2010 FISCAL YEAR. | History |
|
HB1726
Act 889 |
AN ACT FOR THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION - BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
HB1727
Act 890 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES - GRANTS - GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
HB1728
Act 891 |
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS WATERWAYS COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
HB1729
Act 892 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - BOOKS FOR ARKANSAS STUDENTS' EDUCATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
HB1730
Act 893 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - COMMUNITY GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
HB1731
Act 894 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS HERITAGE - HISTORIC PRESERVATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
HB1732
Act 895 |
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
HB1733
Act 896 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF COUNTY OPERATIONS - HOMELESS SHELTER GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
HB1734
Act 1232 |
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - ARKANSAS CHILD ABUSE/RAPE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMISSION STATEWIDE GRANTS TO VIOLENCE SHELTERS/CRISIS & ADVOCACY CENTERS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
HB1735
Act 979 |
AN ACT FOR THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION - CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT AND LIBRARY RESOURCES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
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HB1738
Act 897 |
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS CRIME INFORMATION CENTER - ARKANSAS REAL-TIME SCRAP METAL LOGBOOK EXPENSES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
HB1739
Act 898 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - STATEWIDE 2-1-1 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SYSTEM GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
HB1740
Act 899 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - ARKANSAS HUNGER RELIEF ALLIANCE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
HB1743
Act 902 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - SKIN CANCER EDUCATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
HB1775
Act 914 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF VOLUNTEERISM - NON-PROFIT SUPPORT GRANT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
HB1776
Act 915 |
AN ACT FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
HB1843
Act 632 |
TO AMEND THE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 TO ALLOW RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES TO OBTAIN SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR NOMINAL FEES. | History |
|
HB1846
Act 686 |
THE WILDLIFE OBSERVATION TRAILS PILOT PROGRAM. | History |
|
HB1847
Act 687 |
THE WILDLIFE RECREATION FACILITIES PILOT PROGRAM. | History |
| HB1874 | AN ACT TO INCREASE DEATH BENEFITS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. | History |
|
HB1924
Act 639 |
TO ADD A FEE ON THE BUYER AT A SALVAGE AUCTION AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEE GOES TO THE INSPECTION AND OVERSIGHT OF AUTO AUCTIONS. | History |
|
HB1953
Act 498 |
TO ENCOURAGE AND FOSTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES BY ALLOWING A TAX CREDIT FOR THE REHABILITATION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES LOCATED IN ARKANSAS. | History |
|
HB1962
Act 463 |
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A POST-DOCTORAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING GRANT PROGRAM. | History |
|
HB1963
Act 791 |
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RISK CAPITAL MATCHING FUND ACT OF 2007. | History |
| HB1973 | TO AMEND THE METHOD FOR CALCULATING TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR ATTENDANCE AT NATIONAL OR REGIONAL CONFERENCES. | History |
|
HB2004
Act 944 |
TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OR RESERVE WHO ARE TEACHERS OR ADMINISTRATORS PAY FOR THE COST OF A SUBSTITUTE EMPLOYEE WHEN THE MEMBER IS ON MILITARY LEAVE. | History |
|
HB2105
Act 1313 |
CONCERNING DEATH BENEFITS FOR COVERED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. | History |
| HB2134 | TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW TO ALLOW VETERAN'S PREFERENCE IN THE PROCUREMENT OF STATE CONTRACTS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE VETERAN'S PREFERENCES IN STATE LAW. | History |
|
HB2160
Act 1495 |
THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S IMITATION FIREARMS ACT. | History |
|
HB2203
Act 1402 |
TO CREATE THE REFUND ANTICIPATION LOAN ACT. | History |
| HJR1014 | RATIFYING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION PROVIDING THAT EQUALITY OF RIGHTS UNDER THE LAW SHALL NOT BE DENIED OR ABRIDGED BY THE UNITED STATES OR ANY STATE ON ACCOUNT OF SEX. | History |
|
SB26
Act 605 |
THE ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT | History |
|
SB309
Act 394 |
TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF ROADS AND HIGHWAYS IN THE STATE BY ADDRESSING ISSUES RELATED TO THE LICENSING OF YOUTHFUL DRIVERS. | History |
|
SB315
Act 393 |
TO AMEND THE TRAUMA SYSTEM ACT. | History |
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SB396
Act 661 |
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HOUSING TRUST FUND. | History |
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SB582
Act 562 |
AN ACT TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT FEE ON HOSPITALS TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOR THE CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS. | History |
|
SB617
Act 1084 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - GRANT TO CERTAIN LEARNING FACILITIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
SB733
Act 1159 |
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - PURCHASE OF GROSS ANATOMY EQUIPMENT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
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SB77
Act 33 |
AN ACT CONCERNING AGGRAVATED CRUELTY TO DOGS, CATS, AND HORSES AND RELATED OFFENSES AND CONCERNING ANIMAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. | History |
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SB801
Act 760 |
TO CREATE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FUNDING OF THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. | History |
| SB817 | TO PROHIBIT THE CONSOLIDATION OR ANNEXATION OF AN ISOLATED SCHOOL DISTRICT IF THE RESULTING SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL BE LARGER THAN ONE THOUSAND SQUARE MILES (1,000 SQ. MI.). | History |
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SB88
Act 436 |
TO REDUCE THE STATE SALES AND USE TAX RATE ON FOOD AND FOOD INGREDIENTS. | History |
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SB947
Act 1374 |
THE COLORECTAL CANCER PREVENTION, EARLY DETECTION, AND TREATMENT ACT OF 2009. | History |
| SJR12 | RATIFYING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION PROVIDING THAT EQUALITY OF RIGHTS UNDER THE LAW SHALL NOT BE DENIED OR ABRIDGED BY THE UNITED STATES OR ANY STATE ON ACCOUNT OF SEX. | History |
| SJR3 | AMENDING THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO CREATE A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO HUNT, FISH, TRAP, AND HARVEST WILDLIFE. | History |
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