Senator Johnny Key (R)
P. O. Box 350, Mountain Home, 72764
District: 1
District:
1
Seniority: 31
Seniority:
31
Occupation: Engineer, Business Owner - Open Arms Learning Center, Inc. (Child Care Centers)
Occupation:
Engineer, Business Owner - Open Arms Learning Center, Inc. (Child Care Centers)
Church Affiliation: Assembly of God
Church Affiliation:
Assembly of God
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Baxter County Justice of the Peace 1997-2002; House 2003, 2005, 2007; Senate 2009
Public Service:
Baxter County Justice of the Peace 1997-2002; House 2003, 2005, 2007; Senate 2009
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TO ALLOW A WAIVER OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE CONDITIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT OF NONLICENSED PERSONNEL AT A PUBLIC SCHOOL.
TO AMEND THE BENEFITS, CREDITED SERVICE, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, AND CONTRIBUTION RATES OF THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONCERNING BENEFITS, CREDITED SERVICE, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, AND CONTRIBUTION RATES.
TO AMEND THE TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONCERNING BENEFITS, CREDITED SERVICE, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, AND CONTRIBUTION RATES.
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONCERNING BENEFITS, CREDITED SERVICE, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, AND CONTRIBUTION RATES.
TO AMEND THE BENEFITS, CREDITED SERVICE, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, AND CONTRIBUTION RATES OF THE TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO ADD ALPENA AND SALESVILLE TO THE LIST OF CITY COURTS TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH DISTRICT COURTS.
TO REPEAL THE KINSHIP FOSTER CARE PROGRAM IN THE DIVISION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE ELIGIBILITY FOR A RELATIVE GUARDIANSHIP SUBSIDY FOR A CHILD.
TO CLARIFY THE JURISDICTION OF MATTERS INVOLVING JUVENILES AND THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR GUARDIANS OF MINORS.
TO CLARIFY THAT THE SALE OF RAW PRODUCTS AT A FARMERS' MARKET WHERE THE RAW PRODUCTS ARE PRODUCED AND SOLD BY THE PRODUCER ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE GROSS RECEIPTS TAX.
TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN PERSONS FROM PURCHASING OR POSSESSING EMERGENCY LIGHTS OR SIRENS FOR A VEHICLE AND TO PROHIBIT THE INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY LIGHTS OR SIRENS ON A VEHICLE THAT IS NOT A LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE.
CONCERNING THE SALE OF SHOTGUNS, RIFLES, AND AMMUNITION TO OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS AND FOR THE PURCHASE OF SHOTGUNS, RIFLES, AND AMMUNITION BY ARKANSAS RESIDENTS IN OTHER STATES.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - MOUNTAIN HOME COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE NORTH ARKANSAS COLLEGE - CAMPUS CENTER, VARIOUS CAMPUSES, AGRICULTURE/RODEO PROGRAM EXPENSES, AND CAMPUS TOWER ENERGY UPGRADES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO ALLOW TAXPAYERS TO DIVERT ALL OR PART OF THEIR STATE INCOME TAX REFUND TO AN ARKANSAS TAX-DEFERRED TUITION SAVINGS PROGRAM ACCOUNT BY DESIGNATING THE CONTRIBUTION ON THEIR INCOME TAX FORM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAXES ON PROPERTY OWNED BY A MARINA AND OPERATED UNDER A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - MOUNTAIN HOME - ARMY RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS CLIMBING TOWER CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION EXPENSES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO IMPROVE THE INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT PROGRAM UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES.
TO PROVIDE ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR FURNISHING AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE TO A MINOR UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN THE BODY OF A MINOR SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE IN HIS OR HER POSSESSION.
AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE PENALTY FOR PERFORMING BODY ART ON A MINOR IN AN UNLICENSED FACILITY.
TO PLACE REASONABLE RESTRICTIONS ON YOUTHFUL DRIVERS GRANTED A HARDSHIP LICENSE.
AN ACT TO ALLOW BLOOD DONATIONS BY SIXTEEN (16) YEAR OLDS WITH PARENTAL PERMISSION.
TO ESTABLISH THE REVIEW OF LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING COMMITTEE FINDINGS BY THE PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE STANDARDS BOARD FOR TEACHERS.
TO EXEMPT THE PURCHASE OF THERMAL IMAGING EQUIPMENT TO BE USED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AIRCRAFT WHEN PURCHASED BY A COUNTY GOVERNMENT.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE RETIREMENT OR DISABILITY BENEFITS INCOME TAX EXEMPTION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
URGING THE ARKANSAS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INITIATE AND SUPPORT APPROPRIATE LEGISLATIVE ACTION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MEDICAL RESIDENCY POSITIONS AND THE NECESSARY ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THIS PURPOSE.
TO RECOGNIZE APRIL 6 10, 2009, AS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JUNIOR AUXILIARIES WEEK IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
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TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INCOME TAX RELIEF TO HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD TAXPAYERS WITH TWO OR MORE DEPENDENTS.
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.
CONCERNING NEW OR ADDITIONAL POSITIONS AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2009-2010 FISCAL YEAR.
TO CLARIFY THAT CONTRIBUTIONS TO A TAX-DEFERRED TUITION SAVINGS PROGRAM ARE DEDUCTIBLE FROM ARKANSAS INCOME TAX.
THE FAIR DISCLOSURE TO EMPLOYERS, INSURANCE COMPANIES, AND OTHERS OF PAYMENTS FOR PHARMACISTS' SERVICES ACT.
AN ACT TO ALLOW A SALES AND USE TAX CREDIT FOR EXPENSES INCURRED OR FOR THE RETENTION OF A CERTIFIED SERVICE PROVIDER AS THE RESULT OF THE CHANGES MADE DUE TO THE STREAMLINED SALES TAX SOURCING RULES.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PROVIDER FEE FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO PERMIT STORM COST RESERVE ACCOUNTING FOR ELECTRIC PUBLIC UTILITIES WHEN REQUESTED.
TO ENCOURAGE AND FOSTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES BY ALLOWING A TAX CREDIT FOR THE REHABILITATION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES LOCATED IN ARKANSAS.
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.
CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS, AND MOURNING THE PASSING OF, JOHN MILES LEWIS.
COMMENDING DOUG SMALL ON HIS SELECTION AS THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION 2009 BOATING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THE YEAR.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PROVIDER FEE FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
TO HELP TO ENSURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF CHILDREN BY MODERNIZING AND UPDATING THE LAW RELATED TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT.
AN ACT TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT FEE ON HOSPITALS TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOR THE CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS.
TO REMOVE THE ABILITY OF A LOCAL UNIT OF GOVERNMENT TO REGULATE FIREARMS FOLLOWING A PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE FORFEITURE OF OR DISQUALIFICATION FROM PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT ON CONVICTION OF AN OFFENSE RELATED TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
TO ALLOW THE ISSUANCE OF A REGULAR LICENSE PLATE TO A PERSON WHO QUALIFIES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A MILITARY SERVICE OR VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE AT THE SAME FEE REQUIRED FOR THE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE.
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.).
AMENDING THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO CREATE A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO HUNT, FISH, TRAP, AND HARVEST WILDLIFE.
WELCOMING THE RETURN OF FORMER PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON AND HONORING HIS EXTENSIVE PUBLIC SERVICE AND ACHIEVEMENTS AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
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