Representative Joe Jett (D)
572 County Road 101, Success, 72470
District: 56
District:
56
Seniority: 37
Seniority:
37
Occupation: Farmer
Occupation:
Farmer
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran: Yes
Veteran:
Yes
Public Service: First Term House 2013, 2015
Public Service:
First Term House 2013, 2015
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO PROVIDE QUALIFIED MANUFACTURERS OF STEEL WITH ALTERNATE QUALIFICATION STANDARDS AND AN EXTENDED CARRY-FORWARD PERIOD FOR THE INCOME TAX CREDIT ALLOWED FOR WASTE REDUCTION, REUSE, OR RECYCLING EQUIPMENT.
TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR PARTS FOR AND REPAIR OF AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY.
TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX LAWS; AND TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX APPLICABLE TO CAPITAL GAINS.
TO ADOPT RECENT CHANGES TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS TAX-DEFERRED TUITION SAVINGS PROGRAM; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE INCOME TAX LAWS.
TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX FOR UTILITIES USED BY AN IRRIGATION WELL OR A RICE WELL.
TO EXTEND TAX INCENTIVES AND PROVIDE COMPETITIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS TO QUALIFIED MANUFACTURERS OF STEEL.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING TUITION WAIVERS FOR ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIERS AND AIRMEN.
TO EXEMPT FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX CERTAIN SERVICES AND PARTS RELATED TO COMMERCIAL JET AIRCRAFT; TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR SALES OF CERTAIN AIRCRAFT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE WATER RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES ACT; AND TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX CREDITS AVAILABLE FOR WATER RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN CUSTOMER AND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RECORDS OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY SYSTEMS FROM DISCLOSURE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAX APPLICABLE TO THE PARTIAL REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF CERTAIN MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT USED IN MANUFACTURING; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CoSponsor
TO CREATE THE PARTNERSHIP FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACT; AND TO REGULATE PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE.
TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR A LESSEE OF AN INTERMODAL AUTHORITY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT REGARDING THE ENGINE HORSEPOWER OF MOTORBOATS OPERATING ON THE ELEVEN POINT RIVER.
TO CLARIFY THAT DISTRICT COURT FEES SHALL BE CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE COUNTY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE APPORTIONMENT OF FIRE PROTECTION PREMIUM TAX FUNDS.
TO CREATE THE ACHIEVING A BETTER LIFE EXPERIENCE PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE NEW AVENUES FOR FINANCIAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR ARKANSANS WITH DISABILITIES.
TO AMEND THE PAYMENT FOR CLAIMS TO COVERED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, DESIGNATED BENEFICIARIES, OR SURVIVORS OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - GRANTS AND AID - ARKANSAS SCHOOL RECOGNITION PROGRAM APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.
TO PROVIDE FOR DELAYED PAYMENT FOR CERTAIN METAL TRANSACTIONS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS.
TO REGULATE SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES; TO ALLOW AN OPERATOR TO REMOVE MOTORIZED PERSONAL PROPERTY IF AN OCCUPANT IS IN DEFAULT.
TO EXCLUDE MANUFACTURER REBATES ON MOTOR VEHICLES FROM THE DEFINITIONS USED FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING SALES AND USE TAXES.
CONCERNING COUNTY JAIL REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE HOUSING OF INMATES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION OR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE - TECHNICAL SKILLS AND TRADES PROGRAMS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO REGULATE AN INSURER THAT OFFERS VISION CARE PLANS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE VISION CARE PLAN ACT OF 2015.
TO SUPPORT THE ARKANSAS RUN FOR THE FALLEN 5K ON MARCH 22, 2015, AS WE HONOR ARKANSAS SERVICE MEMBERS WHO FOUGHT AND DIED DURING THE GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM.
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.
CoSponsor for Senate
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.
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF A THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR USED BY MULTIPLE EMPLOYER TRUSTS AND SELF-INSURED PLANS.
TO MODIFY THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER AND PATIENT RIGHTS REGARDING PAYMENT FOR PHARMACISTS SERVICES.
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.
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.
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.
Committees
Committees
Chair:
REVENUE & TAXATION- HOUSE
ex officio:
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)