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Senator Mathew Pitsch (R)

9923 Glen Flora Circle, Fort Smith, 72908

Senator Mathew Pitsch (R)
Phone:
District: 8
District:
8
Seniority: 34
Seniority:
34
Occupation: Engineer / Business Owner
Occupation:
Engineer / Business Owner
Veteran: No
Veteran:
No


Bills

Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL AND THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION.
TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX CREDIT ALLOWED FOR DONATIONS OR SALES OF MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT TO CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
CONCERNING THE RECORDING AND INDEXING OF COURT PROCEEDINGS; AND TO PERMIT THE ELECTRONIC AND INTERNET-BASED INDEXING OF CERTAIN COURT DOCUMENTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONDEMNATION ACTIONS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CALCULATION OF ATTORNEY'S FEES ON AN HOURLY BASIS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPENSATION AWARDED IN A CONDEMNATION ACTION.
TO REQUIRE VERIFICATION OF THE HOURS WORKED ON A COMPUTER IN PERFORMING WORK UNDER CERTAIN CONTRACTS OF A STATE AGENCY OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE PROCEDURES FOR PETITIONS AND REFERRED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS; TO REQUIRE THE DISCLOSURE OF AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS NEAR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN A RURAL AREA.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO AMEND THE PROCESS FOR THE SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF PROPOSED INITIATED ACTS, CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, AND REFERENDA.
TO ENCOURAGE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO DESIGNATE THE BUTTERFIELD OVERLAND MAIL TRAIL AS A NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL.
REQUESTING THAT REPRESENTATIVE VAUGHT BE AUTHORIZED TO PURSUE THE CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 1008 AS A THIRD PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Primary Sponsor for House
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DISTRACTED DRIVING; AND TO MAKE THE USE OF A HANDHELD WIRELESS TELEPHONE IN A SCHOOL ZONE A PRIMARY OFFENSE.
TO REMOVE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE REGARDING THE STAGGERING OF TERMS FOR A MEMBER OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY.
TO REPEAL AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY.
TO ABOLISH THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR HOSPITAL PHARMACIES.
TO REMOVE DUPLICATIVE LANGUAGE REGARDING PRESCRIPTIVE ABILITIES; AND TO ENSURE A PHARMACIST MAY FILL PRESCRIPTIONS FOR ALL HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WITH PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF A "TOW BUSINESS".
TO ENSURE REGISTERED VOTERS ARE UNITED STATES CITIZENS; TO CREATE A PROCESS FOR TRANSFER OF INFORMATION FROM THE JUDICIARY TO THE VOTER REGISTRATION OFFICIALS; AND TO AMEND AMENDMENT 51 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO § 7-5-202; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PRINTOUTS FROM VOTING MACHINES.
TO AMEND THE DIGITAL PRODUCT AND MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2009.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO § 7-5-301; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VOTER-VERIFIED PAPER AUDIT TRAILS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE PROCEDURES FOR PETITIONS AND REFERRED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE CONSOLIDATED INCENTIVE ACT OF 2003.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ANTIQUE MOTOR VEHICLE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
TO ALLOW A VOTER ADDITIONAL TIME TO MARK HIS OR HER BALLOT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BALLOT PROCEDURES.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING PROHIBITED ELECTIONEERING; AND TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF ELECTIONEERING.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INSPECTION OF BALLOTS BY ELECTION OFFICIALS.
TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS BY WHICH RECORDS OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES ARE AUTOMATICALLY REMOVED AFTER A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME; AND CONCERNING THE RECORDS OF A PERSON'S CRIMINAL HISTORY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENT OF MINERAL RIGHTS FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAXES; AND TO REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF A DIVISION ORDER OR DECLARATION OF INTEREST TO THE COUNTY ASSESSOR.
TO AUTHORIZE THE OPERATION OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES OR FULLY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES ON THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS OF THIS STATE UNDER AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE PILOT PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPENSATION OF ELECTION OFFICIALS; AND TO PERMIT ELECTION OFFICIALS TO WORK AS VOLUNTEERS.
TO AMEND THE JURISDICTION OF COUNTY EQUALIZATION BOARDS WITH RESPECT TO PRODUCING MINERAL RIGHTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PENALTIES FOR PASSING AN AUTHORIZED VEHICLE STOPPED ON A HIGHWAY.
TO AMEND THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-GENERAL CONTRACTOR METHOD OF PROCUREMENT PILOT PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE MINIMUM WAGE ACT OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE MINIMUM WAGE ACT OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND TO AMEND THE MINIMUM WAGE ACT OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 5 OF 2018.
TO AMEND THE MINIMUM WAGE ACT OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND TO AMEND THE MINIMUM WAGE RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 5 OF 2018.
TO AMEND THE QUALIFICATIONS OF A GUARDIAN.
TO BE KNOWN AS THE "FRESH START ACT OF 2019"; AND TO ATTEMPT DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN PENDING MISDEMEANOR AND NONVIOLENT FELONY OFFENSES WHILE THE PERSON IS INCARCERATED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
TO CREATE THE GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION RESIDENCY EXPANSION BOARD; TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO DISTRIBUTE PLANNING GRANTS TO CERTAIN ENTITIES IN ORDER TO EXPAND FIRST-YEAR RESIDENCY PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS.
TO STREAMLINE THE LAW CONCERNING GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES; AND TO REFORM THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES.
TO AUTHORIZE AND ENCOURAGE THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH AN ANATOMICAL GIFT OPTION FOR ARKANSAS RESIDENTS OBTAINING A HUNTING OR FISHING LICENSE THROUGH THE COMMISSION'S ONLINE SALES SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE CRIMINAL RECORD SEALING ACT OF 2013.
TO CREATE THE OSTEOPATHIC RURAL MEDICAL PRACTICE STUDENT LOAN AND SCHOLARSHIP; TO CREATE THE OSTEOPATHIC RURAL MEDICAL PRACTICE STUDENT LOAN AND SCHOLARSHIP BOARD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REVISE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS REGARDING SITE SELECTION FOR A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITY TO INCLUDE A TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS.
TO AMEND THE LOCAL FOOD, FARMS, AND JOBS ACT.
TO ALLOW A DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHIC IDENTIFICATION CARD TO BE USED TO VOTE; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VOTER IDENTIFICATION; AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 51, SECTION 13.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS FRANCHISE PRACTICES ACT; AND TO CLARIFY CHOICE OF LAW CLAUSES IN A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF DISORDERLY CONDUCT; TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF AGGRAVATED DISORDERLY CONDUCT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.
TO PERMIT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO TRANSPORT AN INTOXICATED PERSON TO A SOBERING CENTER.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO AMEND THE PROCESS FOR THE SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF PROPOSED INITIATED ACTS, CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, AND REFERENDA.
TO CONGRATULATE THE GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL BULLDOG ATHLETES AND COACHES FOR THEIR EXCEPTIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
CoSponsor
TO REDUCE THE FEES FOR A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN
TO REDUCE THE FEES FOR A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN; AND TO REDUCE THE FEE TO RENEW A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REVENUE FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF HIGHWAYS, STREETS, AND BRIDGES IN THE STATE.
TO REFORM THE TAX LAWS CONCERNING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF SALES AND USE TAX, THE APPORTIONMENT AND ALLOCATION OF INCOME FOR TAX PURPOSES, CORPORATE INCOME TAX RATES, AND NET OPERATING LOSSES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REMEMBER MATT DECAMPLE AND HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO CONTINUE A LEVY OF A ONE-HALF PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX FOR THE STATE’S HIGHWAY SYSTEM, COUNTY ROADS, AND CITY STREETS.
COMMENDING THE ARKANSAS CHAPTER OF THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION AND PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 26, 2019, AS ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS DAY.
TO REMEMBER MATT DECAMPLE AND HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
CoSponsor for House
TO CREATE THE TEACHER SALARY ENHANCEMENT ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REVENUE FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF HIGHWAYS, STREETS, AND BRIDGES IN THE STATE.
TO ALLOW EXCESS FOOD DISTRIBUTION BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL OR OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TO A STUDENT WHO IS ENROLLED IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL OR OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL.
TO CREATE THE TRUE GRIT TRAIL.
TO CREATE THE ATV TOURISM AND TRAIL EXPANSION STUDY.
TO RECOGNIZE THAT ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF CHILDREN IS A SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM; TO COMMEND THE IMPORTANT WORK BEING DONE TO COMBAT THE PROBLEM; AND TO PROCLAIM APRIL 11, 2019, AS “CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER DAY”.
TO CONTINUE A LEVY OF A ONE-HALF PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX FOR THE STATE’S HIGHWAY SYSTEM, COUNTY ROADS, AND CITY STREETS.
TO REQUEST A SECTION OF HIGHWAY 22 BE DESIGNATED "TRUE GRIT TRAIL".
TO CONGRATULATE THE FORT SMITH NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL TEAMS.

Committees