Senator Linda Chesterfield (D)
12 Keo Drive, Little Rock, 72206
District: 30
District:
30
Seniority: 5
Seniority:
5
Occupation: Retired Educator, Professional Consultant
Occupation:
Retired Educator, Professional Consultant
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: LRSB President, AEA President, NEA Exe. Committee,, Democratic Black Caucus; House 2003, 2005, 2007, Senate 2011, 2013, 2015
Public Service:
LRSB President, AEA President, NEA Exe. Committee, , Democratic Black Caucus; House 2003, 2005, 2007, Senate 2011, 2013, 2015
Biography: Senator Chesterfield - Senate Bio - LONG.pdf
Biography:
| Bill | Title | Bill Status |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Sponsor | ||
| SB1020 | TO PROVIDE VARIOUS OPTIONS FOR PARENTS, STUDENTS, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS WHEN A PUBLIC SCHOOL OR SCHOOL DISTRICT IS TAKEN OVER OR OTHERWISE RECONFIGURED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. | History |
| SB1051 | TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE PUBLIC EDUCATION SCHOOL SYSTEM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. | History |
| SB392 | TO AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION OF ELECTRICITY; AND TO PROVIDE FOR OVERSIGHT BY THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION. | History |
|
SB394
Act 1108 |
TO EXPAND PUBLIC ACCESS TO AUTO-INJECTABLE EPINEPHRINE; AND TO EXPAND IMMUNITY TO INCLUDE AN AUTHORIZED ENTITY THAT PROVIDES PRESCRIBED AUTO-INJECTABLE EPINEPHRINE. | History |
| SB395 | CONCERNING THE VERIFICATION THAT A FIREARM BEING SOLD THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY OWNED IS NOT STOLEN. | History |
| SB396 | TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT A LANDOWNER'S BOUNDARIES; TO IMPROVE THE REMEDIES FOR EJECTMENT ACTIONS. | History |
|
SB495
Act 621 |
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
SB496
Act 622 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
SB497
Act 623 |
AN ACT FOR THE PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
SB498
Act 624 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CAREER EDUCATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
SB499
Act 625 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
SB500
Act 626 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES - JOB COUNSELING AND WORKFORCE READINESS TRAINING GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
SB501
Act 627 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - GRANTS FOR LIBRARIES AND THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ARKANSAS HISTORY AND CULTURE PROJECT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
SB502
Act 628 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
| SB503 | AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - CRIMINAL JUSTICE INSTITUTE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR. | History |
|
SB504
Act 629 |
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
SB505
Act 630 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
SB506
Act 631 |
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
SB507
Act 632 |
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
SB508
Act 633 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE AND NONPROFIT SUPPORT - COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
SB530
Act 635 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - TRANSFER AND GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
SB531
Act 636 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES - MEALS ON WHEELS GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
SB532
Act 637 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - HOUSING FOR THE HOMELESS GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
SB533
Act 638 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES - TRANSITIONAL LIVING SHELTER GRANT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
SB534
Act 639 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF CHILD CARE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - PEDIATRIC EARLY LITERACY PROGRAM GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
SB608
Act 602 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS HERITAGE - MARITIME MUSEUM GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
SB609
Act 648 |
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - CONNECT ARKANSAS PROJECT GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
|
SB732
Act 678 |
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
| SB815 | TO REVIEW CERTAIN ACTIONS OF THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES BY THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY. | History |
| SB832 | TO CREATE A CENTER FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND STRATEGIC ECONOMIC PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS. | History |
| SB929 | TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY; TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF ACT 1467 OF 2003. | History |
| SB930 | TO ESTABLISH THE FAIR DISMISSAL ACT FOR EMPLOYEES AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. | History |
| SR15 | TO COMMEND ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC., FOR ITS SERVICE WORK AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO ITS COMMUNITIES; AND TO DESIGNATE MARCH 12, 2015, AS ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA DAY AT THE ARKANSAS STATE CAPITOL. | History |
| SR26 | TO SUPPORT INCREASING DIVERSITY IN CLINICAL TRIAL PARTICIPATION. | History |
| CoSponsor | ||
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HB1347
Act 292 |
TO ALLOW PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATEWIDE TRANSFER AGREEMENT. | History |
| HB1567 | AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
| HB1605 | TO PROMOTE TRANSPARENCY BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION OR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WHEN A SCHOOL DISTRICT IS TAKEN OVER BY THE STATE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
|
HB1793
Act 556 |
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES, PER DIEM, AND MILEAGE COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. | History |
|
HB1954
Act 1068 |
TO CREATE THE STATE OF ARKANSAS WORKFORCE RETENTION TASK FORCE; TO STUDY AND EVALUATE THE WAYS STATE AGENCIES COULD INCREASE EMPLOYEE RETENTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
| HB1982 | TO CREATE A UNIFORM DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM TO LOCATE VETERANS IN ARKANSAS TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES. | History |
| SB229 | TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED UNDER THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
| SB374 | TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING TESTING AND ASSESSMENTS USED IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. | 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 |
|
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 |
| 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 |
|
SB709
Act 674 |
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - 12TH STREET HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. | History |
| SB942 | TO ESTABLISH A CITIZENS' REVIEW BOARD ON POLICING PRACTICES. | 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 |
|
SB982
Act 1010 |
TO IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM; AND TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE OVERSIGHT OF COMMITMENT REDUCTION SERVICES. | 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 |
| 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 |
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