Representative Nate Steel (D)
102 N. Main Street, Nashville, 71852
District: 19
District:
19
Seniority: 24
Seniority:
24
Occupation: Attorney
Occupation:
Attorney
Church Affiliation: Methodist
Church Affiliation:
Methodist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Special Election -Oath of Office 11/1/2010, 2011, 2013
Public Service:
Special Election -Oath of Office 11/1/2010, 2011, 2013
Bills
Bill
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Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF FURNISHING, POSSESSING, OR USING PROHIBITED ARTICLES IN A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.
TO CEASE THE TRANSFER OF SOME DISTRICT COURTS TO THE STATE DISTRICT COURT SYSTEM; TO PRESERVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FUND; TO PROTECT STATE TRIAL COURT ASSISTANTS BY REPEALING JUDICIAL POSITIONS NOT YET FILLED.
CONCERNING AN OFFICER WHO DEFAULTS ON DELIVERING AN EXECUTION; EXTENDING THE TIME PERIOD DURING WHICH EXECUTIONS ARE RETURNABLE.
CONCERNING AGGREGATING HOT CHECKS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROSECUTING A PERSON UNDER THE ARKANSAS HOT CHECK LAW.
TO ESTABLISH AN OPEN BLANKET PRIMARY TO ENSURE THE ELECTION OF THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATE; AND TO REFORM ELECTION LAWS AND PROCEDURES TO PRESERVE PUBLIC MONEY AND RESOURCES.
TO PROHIBIT AN EMPLOYER FROM REQUIRING OR REQUESTING A CURRENT OR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE FROM DISCLOSING HIS OR HER USERNAME OR PASSWORD FOR A SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT.
TO PROHIBIT AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION FROM REQUIRING OR REQUESTING A CURRENT OR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE OR STUDENT FROM DISCLOSING HIS OR HER USERNAME OR PASSWORD FOR A SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT.
CONCERNING SENTENCES FOR JUVENILES CONVICTED OF CAPITAL MURDER; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE PORTION OF A DISTRICT COURT'S EXPENSES THAT ARE PAID BY A COUNTY, CITY, OR TOWN.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING AGRICULTURE; AND TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT AGRICULTURE.
CONCERNING NOTICES TO OWNERS AND INTERESTED PARTIES REGARDING REAL PROPERTY AND ISSUES RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF MARCH AS "MULTIPLE SYSTEM ATROPHY AWARENESS MONTH" TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THIS PROGRESSIVE NEURODEGENERATIVE DISORDER THAT AFFECTS THE AUTONOMIC FUNCTIONS OF THE BODY.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF A LETHAL INJECTION AT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF AN UNBORN CHILD IN THE CRIMINAL CODE AND IN WRONGFUL DEATH ACTIONS.
CoSponsor
TO REDUCE THE SALES AND USE TAX ON NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRICITY USED BY MANUFACTURERS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REDUCE THE STATE SALES AND USE TAX ON FOOD AND FOOD INGREDIENTS IF CERTAIN FUND BALANCES EXIST; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO MODIFY CERTAIN EMINENT DOMAIN LAWS THAT ARISE OUT OF PROPERTY RIGHTS SECURED UNDER ARTICLE 2, § 22 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
TO DEFINE THE TERM "INFAMOUS CRIME" FOR THE PURPOSES OF WHO SHALL NOT BE A CANDIDATE FOR OR HOLD PUBLIC OFFICE.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE PRIORITY OF DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE STATE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FUND; TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO CLARIFY THE FUND; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS; TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN OFFICES AS NONPARTISAN; AND TO SET UNIFORM ELECTION DATES FOR NONPARTISAN OFFICES.
TO DEDICATE SALES AND USE TAX REVENUE FROM THE SALES OF NEW AND USED VEHICLES IN PART FOR ROADWAY MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, AND RECONSTRUCTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO CERTAIN OFFICIALS THE REGISTRY AT THE ARKANSAS CRIME INFORMATION CENTER THAT LISTS ALL PERSONS WHO WERE ADJUDICATED TO HAVE A MENTAL DISEASE OR DEFECT OR WERE INVOLUNTARILY COMMITTED.
TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF A PROSECUTING ATTORNEY AND HIS OR HER DESIGNATED DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS TO CARRY A FIREARM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF COUNTY OPERATIONS - HOMELESS SHELTER GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CITIES AND COUNTIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION - CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT AND LIBRARY RESOURCES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - COMMUNITY GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS HERITAGE - HISTORIC PRESERVATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2013-2014 FISCAL YEAR.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES - GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - ARKANSAS HUNGER RELIEF ALLIANCE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE AND NONPROFIT SUPPORT - NON-PROFIT SUPPORT GRANT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - BOOKS FOR ARKANSAS STUDENTS' EDUCATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - GRANTS TO FIRE DEPARTMENTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO ESTABLISH THE COMPREHENSIVE CRIMINAL RECORD SEALING ACT OF 2013; AND TO AMEND, CONSOLIDATE, CLARIFY, AND SIMPLIFY THE PROCESS FOR SEALING A PERSON'S CRIMINAL RECORD UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF PROSECUTING ATTORNEY AS A NONPARTISAN OFFICE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DATES OF CERTAIN ELECTIONS.
TO AMEND THE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 CONCERNING THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR AND IN SUPPORT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
TO AUTHORIZE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES AND THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN CONNECTION WITH A STEEL MILL PROJECT UNDER AMENDMENT 82 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO THE PROMULGATION OF WATER QUALITY STANDARDS; TO IMPROVE THE PROCESS FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING WATER QUALITY STANDARDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ASSIST NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS; AND TO ALLOW NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PURCHASE SURPLUS PUBLIC COMMODITIES.
TO AMEND DEFINITIONS UNDER THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD TUITION INCENTIVE PROGRAM
TO PROVIDE AUTHORITY FOR ADDITIONAL STUDENT ABSENCES FOR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS BETWEEN GRADES ELEVEN AND TWELVE FOR COMPLETION OF BASIC TRAINING.
TO ALLOW THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD TO UTILIZE READINESS CENTER RENTAL INCOME FOR EXPENSE RECOVERY AND UNIT MORALE, WELFARE, AND RECREATION EVENTS.
TO ENCOURAGE THE PRESERVATION OF RIGHTS GUARANTEED BY THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS.
COMMENDING ARKANSAS FARMERS FOR THEIR VITAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SECURITY AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF THE STATE AND THE NATION.
TO ENCOURAGE THE GOVERNOR TO CONSIDER THE GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF THE PRODUCTION OF RELEVANT COMMODITIES WHEN APPOINTING MEMBERS TO AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND PROMOTION BOARDS.
CoSponsor for Senate
CONCERNING FUNDING FOR COURTS AND COURT-RELATED SERVICES; TO AMEND THE ASSESSMENT, COLLECTION, AND REMITTANCE OF FUNDING FOR THE STATE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FUND; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN WITH DYSLEXIA HAVE THEIR NEEDS MET BY THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.
CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY TO FILE A UNIFORM PETITION TO SEAL A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE OR VIOLATION.
ENCOURAGING THE SUPREME COURT TO ADOPT TORT REFORMS TO BALANCE THE RIGHTS OF PLAINTIFFS AND DEFENDANTS IN CIVIL ACTIONS AND PROTECT THE STATE'S CITIZENS AND ECONOMIC INTERESTS FROM INEQUITABLE LITIGATION CLAIMS AND DAMAGE AWARDS.
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Arkansas Code
State Government Directory
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