Senator Jim Hendren (R)
1607 Highway 72, S.E., Gravette, 72736
District: 2
District:
2
Seniority: 22
Seniority:
22
Occupation: Owner, Hendren Plastics, Inc.
Occupation:
Owner, Hendren Plastics, Inc.
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran: Air Force
Veteran:
Air Force
Public Service: Gravette School Board; House 1995, 1997, 1999; Senate 2013, 2015
Public Service:
Gravette School Board; House 1995, 1997, 1999; Senate 2013, 2015
Bill | Title | Bill Status |
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Primary Sponsor | ||
SB1008 | TO MAINTAIN A VIABLE SYSTEM OF HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES AND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES IN THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM. | History |
SB1034 | TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR CERTAIN AIRCRAFT CARRIERS. | History |
SB331
Act 562 |
TO ALLOW FREEDOM OF PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS IN ARKANSAS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
SB333 | TO ADDRESS THE PROTECTION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
SB343
Act 398 |
TO PROHIBIT THE ESTABLISHMENT THROUGH STATE LAW OF A STATE-BASED HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE IN THIS STATE UNDER THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AND THE HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATION RECONCILIATION ACT OF 2010. | History |
SB391
Act 894 |
TO AMEND THE DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF TOBACCO MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FUNDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
SB417
Act 446 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
SB418
Act 447 |
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
SB428
Act 455 |
AN ACT FOR THE NORTHWEST TECHNICAL INSTITUTE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
SB429
Act 456 |
AN ACT FOR THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
SB460
Act 473 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
SB535
Act 995 |
TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO INCREASE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT CONTRIBUTION TO EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE BY THE SAME AMOUNT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT INCREASES AN EMPLOYEE’S SALARY. | History |
SB643
Act 735 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GRANTS AND AID - OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITIES FUNDING AID PROGRAM APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR. | History |
SB644
Act 789 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
SB645
Act 736 |
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. | History |
SB703 | AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DPSAFT - OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITIES FUNDING AID PROGRAM APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR. | History |
SB757
Act 1002 |
TO RESTRICT THE ABILITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND OTHER ENTITIES TO REGULATE PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
SB761 | REGARDING THE PAYMENT OF FEES AND EXPENSES RESULTING FROM CIVIL LITIGATION. | History |
SB789
Act 739 |
TO ESTABLISH THE OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITIES FUNDING AID PROGRAM. | History |
SB792
Act 1213 |
TO ENACT THE UNIFORM DEPLOYED PARENTS CUSTODY AND VISITATION ACT. | History |
SB821
Act 910 |
TO CLARIFY THE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES. | History |
SB822
Act 911 |
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "DEPENDENT" UNDER THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM. | History |
SB823
Act 1053 |
TO CLARIFY THE PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS OF A STATE EMPLOYEE. | History |
SB824
Act 912 |
TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR STATE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND TO EXTEND THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE. | History |
SB826
Act 913 |
CONCERNING THE ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN RETIREES TO CONTINUE COVERAGE IN THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM. | History |
SB870 | TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT FUNDS FOR MEMBERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. | History |
SB96
Act 46 |
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTH REFORM ACT OF 2015; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
SJR4 | A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT AMENDMENT 33, SECTION 2, DOES NOT APPLY TO A BOARD OR COMMISSION CHARGED WITH THE MANAGEMENT OR CONTROL OF A STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION. | History |
CoSponsor | ||
HB1014
Act 23 |
TO EXEMPT STATE INSTITUTIONS, POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, AND ANY OTHER APPLICABLE ENTITY WITH TORT LIABILITY IMMUNITY FROM THE REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE WHEN OBTAINING A CHILD CARE FACILITY LICENSE. | 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 |
HB1210
Act 106 |
TO ALLOW MUNICIPALITIES TO CONTRACT FOR FIRE SERVICE. | History |
HB1241
Act 1074 |
TO DELAY THE USE OF THE PARTNERSHIP FOR ASSESSMENT OF READINESS FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS (PARCC) ASSESSMENT. | History |
HB1253 | TO ALLOW A PERSON EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER WHO IS OR WAS IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES TO RECEIVE A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN. | History |
HB1292 | TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE REAL-TIME ELECTRONIC LOGBOOK; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
HB1394
Act 577 |
TO ESTABLISH THE ABORTION-INDUCING DRUGS SAFETY ACT. | History |
HB1412 | TO PHASE IN AN INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR RETIREMENT AND SURVIVOR BENEFITS FROM THE UNIFORMED SERVICES. | History |
HB1421 | TO ESTABLISH THE ABORTION PROVIDERS' ADMITTING PRIVILEGES ACT. | 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 |
HB1489
Act 412 |
TO AMEND THE MAXIMUM BENEFIT PERIOD AND WEEKLY BENEFIT AMOUNT UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW. | History |
HB1578
Act 1086 |
TO REPEAL AND REPLACE THE WOMAN'S RIGHT TO KNOW ACT OF 2001; AND TO PROVIDE FOR VOLUNTARY AND INFORMED CONSENT FOR AN ABORTION. | History |
HB1581
Act 544 |
TO CREATE THE LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE REALIGNMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION. | History |
SB1037
Act 1286 |
TO CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE TWELVE (K-12) AGRICULTURE SCHOOLS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
SB154
Act 1200 |
TO ESTABLISH ADULT EDUCATION CHARTER SCHOOLS. | 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 |
SB223
Act 384 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FILLING OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL VACANCIES IN A CITY ADMINISTRATOR FORM OF GOVERNMENT. | History |
SB229 | TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED UNDER THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | 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 |
SB4
Act 374 |
CONCERNING TERMINALLY ILL PATIENT ACCESS TO INVESTIGATIONAL DRUGS, BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, OR DEVICES; AND TO CREATE THE RIGHT TO TRY ACT. | History |
SB487
Act 689 |
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF A THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR USED BY MULTIPLE EMPLOYER TRUSTS AND SELF-INSURED PLANS. | 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 |
SB542
Act 1025 |
TO MODIFY THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER AND PATIENT RIGHTS REGARDING PAYMENT FOR PHARMACISTS SERVICES. | 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 |
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 |
SB756
Act 573 |
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. | History |
SB782 | TO PHASE IN AN INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR RETIREMENT AND SURVIVOR BENEFITS FROM THE UNIFORMED SERVICES. | History |
SB797
Act 860 |
CONCERNING THE SALE OF EVENT TICKETS. | History |
SB81
Act 299 |
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. | History |
SB828 | TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTH INSURANCE INNOVATION ACT OF 2015; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
SB847 | TO ADOPT A RIGHT OF ACCESS FOR OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS. | 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 |
SB958 | TO ADOPT THE MANPOWER SPORTS STUDENT PROTECTION 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 |
SB995
Act 920 |
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES TO COOPERATE WITH PROFESSIONAL ENTITIES; AND TO ASSESS THE NEED FOR PROFESSIONALS WITH SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS WHO CAN RENDER SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. | History |
SJR9 | A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF DAYS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS IN SESSION; AND REPEALING THE FISCAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. | 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 |
Committees
Committees
Vice-Chair:
ALC-PEER
Vice-Chair:
ALC-PERSONNEL
Alternate:
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING
ex officio:
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)