Representative Randy Rankin
944 Grand Lake Loop, Eudora, 71640
District: 12
District:
12
Seniority: 61
Seniority:
61
Occupation: Farmer
Occupation:
Farmer
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Chicot County Quorum Court; House 2001,2003
Public Service:
Chicot County Quorum Court; House 2001, 2003
Bills
Bill
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Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO ELIMINATE THE SECURITY AND BONDING REQUIREMENTS FOR CATFISH PROCESSORS PURCHASING CATFISH FROM CATFISH PRODUCERS WHO OWN THE PROCESSING FACILITY.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO - MERGER COSTS WITH GREAT RIVERS TECHNICAL INSTITUTE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO ALLOW THE STATE PLANT BOARD TO ENFORCE LAWS ON THE SALE AND MARKETING OF FOREIGN FISH AND TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF CATFISH IN MARKETING CATFISH PRODUCTS AND IN RESTAURANTS.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN ARKANSAS AND DESHA COUNTIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN ASHLEY, CHICOT, AND DESHA COUNTIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO PROTECT CONSUMERS BY PROHIBITING THE AUTOMATIC RENEWAL OF SERVICES PROFESSIONAL HOME SECURITY CONTRACTS.
TO CREATE A RIGHT FOR PARENTS TO INTERVENE ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN OF ANY AGE TO ORDER THE CHILDREN INTO DRUG TREATMENT OR REHABILITATION.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - RENOVATION, GROUNDS IMPROVEMENTS, MAINTENANCE AND ASSOCIATED COSTS OF THE LAKEPORT PLANTATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO RESTORE THIS STATE'S TRADITIONAL SYSTEM FOR ESTABLISHING LANDLORDS’ LIENS ON CROPS AND TO EXEMPT LANDLORDS’ LIENS ON CROPS FROM THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE-SECURED TRANSACTIONS.
AN ACT TO INSURE FUNDING FOR EDUCATION, CORRECTIONS AND MEDICAID IS AVAILABLE BY LIMITING EXPENDITURES OF STATE GOVERNMENT IN ORDER TO MORE EFFECTIVELY UTILIZE SCARCE RESOURCES.
TO EXEMPT FROM THE STATE SALES AND USE TAX THE GROSS RECEIPTS IN EXCESS OF NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS DERIVED FROM THE SALE OF A TRUCK TRACTOR AND IN EXCESS OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS DERIVED FROM THE SALE OF A SEMITRAILER.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 5-4-203 PERTAINING TO CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO PAY CRIMINAL FINES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE RETIREMENT OR DISABILITY BENEFITS INCOME TAX EXEMPTION.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATIVE FUELS FUND AND A WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE FUND.
TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE IDENTIFICATION CARDS TO PERSONS 5 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER.
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS AND COMPENSATING USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE SALE OF A USED MOTOR VEHICLE.
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE MONEY FROM THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT TRUST FUND TO THE ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE POOL.
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN EMPLOYEES' HOME ADDRESS FROM PUBLIC RECORDS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF - THE SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE, AQUACULTURE/FISHERIES, HUMAN SCIENCES RESEARCH AND EXTENSION PROGRAMS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO WAIVE EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING AN ARKANSAS TEACHING LICENSE WHO HAVE AN OUT OF STATE TEACHING LICENSE AND EXPERIENCE.
AN ACT TO REVISE TITLE 21,CHAPTER 3, SUBCHAPTER 3 CONCERNING VETERANS PREFERENCES.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO - DISTRICT COOLING SYSTEM - PHASE III GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO REORGANIZE THE BOARD OF VISITORS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DETERMINE AND PREPARE A LIST OF THE SKILLS THAT A CHILD SHOULD HAVE IN ORDER TO BE PREPARED WHEN ENTERING KINDERGARTEN.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - COMMUNITY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTERS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO INCREASE MINORITY INVOLVEMENT IN RAISING AWARENESS OF THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PROSTATE AND TESTICULAR CANCER.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ADOPT ANTI-BULLYING POLICIES; TO REQUIRE THE POLICIES TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE AND TO USE FUNDS FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
TO AMEND THE JOINT RULES TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF NON-APPROPRIATION BILLS WHICH MAY BE INTRODUCED BY MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DURING ANY ONE SESSION.
URGING LEGISLATORS TO COMMIT TO THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED HEALTHY BEHAVIOR DURING THE 84TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
PROPOSING TO AMEND AMENDMENT 73 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
CoSponsor for Senate
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATIVE FUELS FUND AND A WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE FUND.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO - SPATIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEGREE PROGRAM GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - SEARK SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUSPENSION OF A PERSON’S DRIVER’S LICENSE FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE ARKANSAS HOT CHECK LAW.