Senator Terry Rice (R)
P.O. Box 2195, Waldron, 72958
District: 9
District:
9
Seniority: 18
Seniority:
18
Occupation: Business Owner, Rice Furniture & Appliance, Inc.
Occupation:
Business Owner, Rice Furniture & Appliance, Inc.
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran: No
Veteran:
No
Public Service: House 2009, 2011, 2013, Senate 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021
Public Service:
House 2009, 2011, 2013, Senate 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE" IN REGARDS TO THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL USE OF AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM.
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "SEXUAL CONTACT" AS IT PERTAINS TO CERTAIN SEXUAL OFFENSES.
REQUIRING A PERSON IN THE CUSTODY OF A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY TO USE FUNDS FROM FEDERAL RELIEF OR STIMULUS PROGRAMS TO FIRST PAY OUTSTANDING FINES, FEES, COSTS, OR RESTITUTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE CONDUCTING OF PRIMARY ELECTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH THE FOUR (4) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS IN ARKANSAS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FOUR (4) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Primary Sponsor for House
TO CLARIFY THAT GUIDELINES OF THE ASSESSMENT COORDINATION DIVISION ARE SUBJECT TO THE ARKANSAS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT AND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 92.
TO CREATE THE RAILROAD MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2021; AND TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN RAILROAD TRACK MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES.
CONCERNING ATTORNEY AD LITEM PROGRAMS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING GUARDIANS AD LITEM AND ATTORNEYS AD LITEM.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF AGGRAVATED ASSAULT UPON A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR AN EMPLOYEE OF A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INDEMNIFICATION BY THE STATE FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE CONDUCTING OF PRIMARY ELECTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FOUR (4) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH THE FOUR (4) CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS IN ARKANSAS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CoSponsor
TO EXEMPT UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS FROM INCOME TAX DURING A CERTAIN TIME PERIOD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE DEFENSE OF A PERSON WITH THE USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE OR DEADLY PHYSICAL FORCE.
TO ENSURE THAT BUSINESSES ARE NOT PENALIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE BEHAVIOR OF THEIR PATRONS OR CUSTOMERS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19) PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO RETURN FINES COLLECTED UNDER § 20-7-101 DURING THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY FOR A FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH RULES, ORDERS, OR DIRECTIVES RELATED TO CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19); AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING EARLY VOTING; AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONEERING; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES RELATED TO VOTING.
CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ALTERATION OF PRECINCT BOUNDARIES, POLLING SITES, AND VOTE CENTERS; AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS ELECTION LAW.
TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION TO THE EXAMINATION AND COPYING OF PUBLIC RECORDS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967 AND VOTED BALLOTS.
TO TRANSFER THE DUTIES OF THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD TO THE STATE BOARD OF FINANCE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH A RIGHT OF PRIVACY CONCERNING CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19) VACCINATION STATUS; TO ESTABLISH A GRANT PROGRAM WITH DISTRIBUTION FROM COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE EXEMPTIONS FROM FEDERAL MANDATES AND EMPLOYER MANDATES RELATED TO CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19); AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REMEMBER SENATOR JIM ARGUE AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
CoSponsor for House
TO CREATE A STATE MEAT INSPECTION PROGRAM; TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS INSPECTION ACT; TO TRANSFER AUTHORITY OVER MEAT INSPECTION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ELECTION LAW; TO AMEND THE PETITION PROCESS TO BE ON THE BALLOT AS A CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES; AND TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SIGNATURES REQUIRED TO BE LISTED ON THE BALLOT.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAX TREATMENT OF CERTAIN LOANS, PAYMENTS, AND EXPENSES RELATED TO CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19) RELIEF PROGRAMS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO INCREASE THE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION THRESHOLD FOR THE PURCHASE OF A USED MOTOR VEHICLE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LOAD LIMITS FOR A VEHICLE TRANSPORTING CERTAIN RAW MATERIALS AND LOGS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE THE ASSESSMENT COORDINATION DIVISION TO ISSUE CERTAIN ANNUAL REPORTS; AND TO PROHIBIT NEW OR UPDATED ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES FROM BECOMING EFFECTIVE UNTIL THEY HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
TO PROMOTE ARKANSAS VOICES; AND TO COMBAT CANCEL CULTURE AND PROTECT FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES ON HOW REBATES ARE OFFERED BY A PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURER THAT SELLS INSULIN IN THIS STATE.
CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL FIREARM BANS WITHIN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND CONCERNING STATE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS.
TO ESTABLISH A RIGHT OF PRIVACY CONCERNING CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19) VACCINATION STATUS; TO ESTABLISH A GRANT PROGRAM WITH DISTRIBUTION FROM COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE EXEMPTIONS FROM FEDERAL MANDATES AND EMPLOYER MANDATES RELATED TO CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19); AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE THAT LOTTERY PROCEEDS MAY BE USED TO FUND OR PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS TO ARKANSAS CITIZENS ENROLLED IN VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTES.
Committees
Committees
Chair:
ALC-EXECUTIVE SUBCOMMITTEE
Co-Chair:
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
Vice-Chair:
CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE
ex officio:
ALC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
ex officio:
ALC-CLAIMS REVIEW/LITIGATION REPORTS OVERSIGHT
ex officio:
ALC-GAME & FISH/STATE POLICE
ex officio:
ALC-HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE
ex officio:
ALC-HOSPITAL AND MEDICAID STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE
ex officio:
ALC-LOTTERY OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE
ex officio:
ALC-MEDICAL MARIJUANA OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE
ex officio:
ALC-OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE
ex officio:
ALC-PEER
ex officio:
ALC-PERSONNEL
ex officio:
ALC-POLICY MAKING
ex officio:
ALC-REVIEW
ex officio:
JBC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE
ex officio:
JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
ex officio:
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING