Representative Bill Scrimshire
Route 8, Box 569, Malvern, 72104
District: 35
District:
35
Seniority: 64
Seniority:
64
Occupation: Malvern Mayor
Occupation:
Malvern Mayor
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Mayor, City of Malvern; House 1999
Public Service:
Mayor, City of Malvern; House 1999
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 8-6-704 PERTAINING TO THE AUTHORITY OF REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARDS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF REGULATORY AGENCIES OF THIS STATE FROM ACCEPTING EMPLOYMENT WITH THEIR REGULATED INDUSTRIES WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER LEAVING OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT.
TO EXPRESS THE INTENTION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS OF FORMER STATE EMPLOYEES.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 22-9-203 PERTAINING TO SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND ALTERNATIVES.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL NOT MEET ON THE THIRD MONDAY IN JANUARY IN RESPECT TO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AND IN OBSERVANCE OF HIS BIRTHDAY
AMENDING A.C.A. § 6-17-106 TO PROVIDE THAT INSULT OR ABUSE OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE WHILE THE EMPLOYEE IS PERFORMING REGULAR OR ASSIGNED SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES IS A MISDEMEANOR.
TO CREATE A COLLEGE OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK.
TO GRANT CIVIL AND CRIMINAL IMMUNITY TO THE OWNER OF A FIREARM FOR INJURIES OR DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A FIREARM WITHOUT THE OWNER’S KNOWLEDGE OR CONSENT.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE ANNUAL AUDITS OR PERFORMANCE OF AGREED UPON PROCEDURES OF WATER AND SEWER SERVICE PROVIDERS.
STATE SUPPORTED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES MUST REPORT TO DEPT. OF EDUCATION THE NAME, ADDRESS, AND MAJOR OF EACH MINORITY STUDENT COMPLETING COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS SCHOOL TEACHER.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - FOR THE BILL CLINTON BIRTHPLACE HOME CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ARKANSAS STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF WORLD WAR II VETERAN, KOREAN WAR VETERAN, VIETNAM VETERAN, AND PERSIAN GULF VETERAN LICENSE PLATES.
AN ACT TO DECLARE THE THIRD FRIDAY IN SEPTEMBER AS ‘POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY’.
TO REQUIRE COUNTY CLERKS TO CHECK AND RECORD THE IDENTITY OF PERSONS WHO PICK UP ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR OTHER PERSONS.
TO PREEMPT LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT FROM FILING LAWSUITS AGAINST FIREARM AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS FOR DAMAGES FROM THE LAWFUL SALE OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION TO THE PUBLIC.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 7-5-211 PERTAINING TO THE DELIVERY OF ELECTION SUPPLIES; TO REQUIRE PERMANENT INK TO BE USED FOR THOSE ELECTION BALLOTS TO BE COUNTED BY HAND.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS ON APPLICANTS TO PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR LARGE TRUCKS EXCEEDING SPEED LIMITS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS CONVICTED OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER SHALL NOT BE GRANTED FURLOUGHS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.
TO REPEAL CERTAIN OBSOLETE STATUTES THAT HAVE BEEN SUPERSEDED BY REGULATIONS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 16-90-702 AND 16-90-716 TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REPARATIONS TO VICTIMS WHOSE INJURIES ARE CATASTROPHIC AND RESULT IN A TOTAL AND PERMANENT DISABILITY.
TO PROVIDE THAT A PORTION OF THE FUNDS IN THE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY FUND ARE TO BE USED BY SMALL CITIES AND TOWNS TO COMBAT CRIME.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 27-3-103 PERTAINING TO THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION COUNCIL.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 5-73-103 TO PROHIBIT PERSONS ADJUDICATED JUVENILE DELINQUENTS FROM OWNING OR POSSESSING FIREARMS.
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT, UTILITY WORKERS, RELIEF WORKERS, GOVERNMENT WORKERS AND CITIZENS WHO RESPONDED TO AND ASSISTED THE VICTIMS OF THE RECENT TORNADOES THAT RAVAGED THIS STATE.
TO PROHIBIT AN INCREASE IN CERTAIN TAX RATES OR FEES EXCEPT ON A 3/5 VOTE; TO PREVENT A DECREASE IN ANY TAX RATE EXCEPT ON A MAJORITY VOTE; TO PROHIBIT REMOVING A TAX EXEMPTION EXCEPT ON A 3/5 VOTE.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION TO LIMIT THE TERMS OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAM K. ‘MAC’ MCGEHEE, JR. AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
TO DESIGNATE THE MEMBERS’ PRIVATE WORK AREA OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AS A ‘NON-SMOKING AREA’.
REQUESTING THE HOUSE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON AGING, CHILDREN AND YOUTH, LEGISLATIVE AND MILITARY AFFAIRS TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE NEED FOR ANNUAL SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY INDIANS MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH DICKEY NUTT ON THEIR OUTSTANDING 1998-99 REGULAR SEASON.
TO EXPRESS THE INTENT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THAT ALL FORMER MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARE AUTHORIZED AND ENCOURAGED TO WEAR THEIR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LAPEL PINS.
CoSponsor for Senate
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL DUCKS UNLIMITED MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES.
REGULATING STATE EMPLOYMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, AND THEIR SPOUSES; ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES REGARDING THEIR ENTERING INTO GRANTS, CONTRACTS OR LEASES WITH THE STATE.
TO EXEMPT THE SALE OF DIGITAL BROADCAST EQUIPMENT TO LICENSED T.V. AND RADIO STATIONS FROM THE ARKANSAS GROSS RECEIPTS TAX.
TO ESTABLISH AND PROMOTE A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS WITHIN EACH COUNTY OF THE STATE.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKIDS FIRST PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN UP TO TWO HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE.
Committees
Committees
Vice Chair:
JOINT PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE AUDIT
Vice Chair:
LEGISLATIVE AUDIT-State Agencies
Vice Chair:
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION- HOUSE
Vice Chair:
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS- HOUSE
Non-Voting:
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ALTERNATES