Representative John T. Vines (D)
123 Market Street, Hot Springs, 71901
District: 25
District:
25
Seniority: 29
Seniority:
29
Occupation: Attorney
Occupation:
Attorney
Church Affiliation: Methodist
Church Affiliation:
Methodist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: House 2011, 2013
Public Service:
House 2011, 2013
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
CONCERNING A GARNISHMENT AGAINST THE STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION AFTER A JUDGMENT.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE PARTIES QUALIFIED TO HOLD A PERMIT ISSUED TO A PUBLICLY TRADED CORPORATION OR TO A CORPORATION THAT HOLDS MULTIPLE PERMITS; TO REQUIRE THAT AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR DIRECTOR BE IDENTIFIED.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONTRACT BIDDING TO MAKE THE REQUIREMENTS UNIFORM.
CONCERNING SCHEDULING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AS A SCHEDULE VI CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR MATHEMATICS, SCIENCES AND THE ARTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO PERMIT THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO THREE (3) IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR A PERSON FIVE (5) TO THIRTEEN (13) YEARS OF AGE.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS HERITAGE - HISTORIC PRESERVATION - HISTORIC THEATER PRESERVATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION AND ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE AND SPECIAL MOTORCYCLE LICENSE PLATE FOR MEMBERS OF VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PRECIOUS METAL DEALER LICENSING AND THE PURCHASE OF GOLD, SILVER, AND OTHER PRECIOUS METALS.
TO CLARIFY THE CALCULATION OF INTEREST AND APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN EXTENSIONS OF CREDIT.
TO PROVIDE CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR THE ELDERLY, AND TO PROTECT THE ELDERLY FROM REPEAT OFFENDERS THAT ARE SANCTIONED OR LICENSED BY THE OFFICE OF LONG TERM CARE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONEERING; AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN ELECTIONEERING PRACTICES.
REGARDING THE FORM OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ADDRESSING DEFECTS IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF RECORDED INSTRUMENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PERMIT CERTAIN PERSONS TO POSSESS A FIREARM IN A RETAIL LIQUOR STORE THAT SELLS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR OFF-PREMISES CONSUMPTION; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FIREARMS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAX TREATMENT OF CERTAIN MODES OF TRANSPORTATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT AND THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY COMMISSION LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
TO REGULATE THE PRACTICES OF CREDIT CARD ISSUERS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE TERMS TO BE USED IN CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS.
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "CUSTODIAN"; AND CONCERNING WHO HAS A RIGHT TO COUNSEL IN DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT PROCEEDINGS.
TO AMEND THE OFFENSE OF THEFT OF PROPERTY; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PAWN SHOPS AND PAWNBROKERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALE OR PAWN OF STOLEN PROPERTY.
Primary Sponsor for Senate
TO CLARIFY THE INSURANCE PREMIUM RATE APPROVAL PROCESS; AND TO ALLOW INSURERS TO COLLECT RATE INCREASES UNDER BOND.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS CONCERNING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO TITLE 3 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 5, CONCERNING CRIMINAL LAW, OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 7 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE, CONCERNING ELECTIONS, AND AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 10 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 12 CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 17 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE, CONCERNING PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 19 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC FINANCE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 26 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING TAXATION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 28 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING WILLS, ESTATES, AND FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIPS.
TO AMEND ARTICLE 9 OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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 AMEND THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ARKANSAS RACING COMMISSION; TO AMEND THE METHOD OF PLACING WAGERS AT HORSE TRACKS AND GREYHOUND TRACKS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ASSIST COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN ACQUIRING FUNDING FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; TO SPECIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR INSTITUTING MILLAGE ELECTIONS; TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES TO CLARIFY THE LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 16 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PRACTICES, PROCEDURES, AND COURTS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 22 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC PROPERTY.
TO AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM PETITIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 5, SECTION 1, OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM.
CoSponsor
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE ROLE OF PHARMACISTS WITH REGARD TO AND TO IMPROVE THE PROCESS FOR IDENTIFYING PURCHASERS OF EPHEDRINE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, OR PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE.
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.
AMENDING BATTERY IN THE SECOND DEGREE TO REFLECT WHEN INJURY TO ANOTHER PERSON OCCURS AS A RESULT OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AMENDING THE NUMBER OF DAYS IN WHICH A PERSON MUST FILE AN ANSWER IN A GARNISHMENT PROCEEDING.
TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES TO APPEAR BEFORE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR ALL CONTRACTS AND CONTRACT CHANGES; TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO BE GIVEN BEFORE CHANGES TO COMMUNITY-BASED PROVIDER CONTRACTS ARE MADE.
TO DEFINE THE TERM "INFAMOUS CRIME" FOR THE PURPOSES OF WHO SHALL NOT BE A CANDIDATE FOR OR HOLD PUBLIC OFFICE.
TO REQUIRE PAWN SHOPS AND PAWNBROKERS TO ELECTRONICALLY UPLOAD RECORDS TO ASSIST THE INVESTIGATION OF CRIMES.
TO ALLOW CERTAIN NONRESIDENTIAL BUSINESS CONSUMERS TO OPT OUT OF UTILITY-SPONSORED ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AND MEASURES AND DIRECT THEIR OWN ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AND MEASURES; 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 EXTEND THE CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE EXEMPTION TO CURRENT AND FORMER CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, AUXILIARY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, BAILIFFS, AND RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
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.
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 REPEAL OBSOLETE PROVISIONS IN AND MAKE OTHER TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 27 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION.
TO REPEAL CERTAIN OBSOLETE LAWS CONCERNING PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES UNDER TITLE 23 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO REPEAL PROVISIONS OF TITLE 22 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC PROPERTY.
AN ACT TO REPEAL OBSOLETE LAWS CONCERNING PUBLIC HEALTH IN TITLE 20 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE PROVISIONS CONCERNING PUBLIC FINANCE IN TITLE 19 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW TO REPEAL OBSOLETE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 17 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES.
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE STATUTES IN TITLE 16; AND TO AMEND OTHER STATUTES AFFECTED BY THE OBSOLETE STATUTES IN TITLE 16.
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE PROVISIONS CONCERNING NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN TITLE 15 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE LAWS CONCERNING LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNDER TITLE 14 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO REPEAL CERTAIN OBSOLETE LAWS CONCERNING LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES UNDER TITLE 13 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE PROVISIONS IN AND MAKE OTHER TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 12 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT, CORRECTIONS, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS.
AN ACT TO REPEAL OBSOLETE LAWS CONCERNING LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT IN TITLE 11 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987.
TO REPEAL VARIOUS OBSOLETE PROVISIONS IN TITLE 10 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE PROVISIONS CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL LAW IN TITLE 8 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO REPEAL AN OBSOLETE SECTION OF TITLE 7 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING BOARDS OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
TO REPEAL OR AMEND OBSOLETE LANGUAGE IN ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 6 CONCERNING PUBLIC EDUCATION.
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE STATUTES IN THE CRIMINAL CODE, TITLE 5, AND TO AMEND STATUTES AFFECTED BY THE OBSOLETE STATUTES BEING REPEALED.
TO REPEAL OR AMEND CERTAIN OBSOLETE LAWS CONCERNING BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LAW CONTAINED IN TITLE 4 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
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.
CONCERNING PAWN SHOPS, PAWNBROKERS, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL ENTITIES THAT ACQUIRE PRECIOUS METALS THROUGH PURCHASE OR OTHER MEANS; AND CONCERNING THE DISPOSITION OF PRECIOUS METALS.
TO ENCOURAGE THE PRESERVATION OF RIGHTS GUARANTEED BY THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS.
TO CONGRATULATE THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY RED WOLVES FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING BACK-T0-BACK SUN BELT CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS AND THE 2013 GODADDY.COM BOWL.
CoSponsor for Senate
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 4, CONCERNING BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LAW, OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO REPEAL OR AMEND OBSOLETE LANGUAGE IN ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 6 CONCERNING PUBLIC EDUCATION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 8 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 11 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 15 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 18 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PROPERTY RIGHTS AND INTERESTS.
AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 20 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 23 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 24, CONCERNING PUBLIC RETIREMENT AND PENSION LAW, OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 27 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING TRANSPORTATION.
TO FACILITATE AND ENCOURAGE CHARITABLE DONATIONS; AND TO EXEMPT FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX SELLERS' DONATIONS OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS OR FOR CHARITABLE CAUSES.
AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE, CONCERNING EDUCATION LAW.
TO REQUIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES TO PAY COMPARABLE REIMBURSEMENT TO PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS, AND PHYSICIANS.
TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN WITH DYSLEXIA HAVE THEIR NEEDS MET BY THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 14 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
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.
Committees
Committees
Vice Chair:
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE
ex officio:
JUDICIARY- HOUSE COURTS & CIVIL LAW SUBCOMMITTEE