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Senator Ruth Whitaker

P. O. Box 349, Cedarville, 72932

Senator Ruth Whitaker
Phone: 479-474-0911
Phone:
District: 27
District:
27
Seniority: 20
Seniority:
20
Occupation: Community Activist
Occupation:
Community Activist
Church Affiliation: Presbyterian
Church Affiliation:
Presbyterian
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Cedarville, AR City Alderman; Senate 2001
Public Service:
Cedarville, AR City Alderman; Senate 2001


Bills

Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
PROVIDE EQUAL SALES TAX TREATMENT FOR GIFT SHOPS LOCATED IN NONPROFIT AND FOR-PROFIT HOSPITALS WHEN THE GIFT SHOPS ARE OPERATED BY CHARIATABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
EXTENDS BOAT AND ATV REGISTRATION DEADLINE TO THIRTY DAYS AFTER DATE OF PURCHASE.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF VETERANS LICENSE PLATES.
TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY JUDGES TO ISSUE PERMITS FOR MOVING MANUFACTURED HOMES ON COUNTY ROADS.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CRAWFORD COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO PRIORITIZE AWARDS BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM; TO CHANGE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS; TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS; AND TO LOWER THE AMOUNT OF THE AWARD.
REQUESTING THE SENATE AND HOUSE INTERIM COMMITTEES ON JUDICIARY TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF WAYS AND MEANS OF BETTER PROTECTING SURFACE OWNERS FROM DAMAGES CAUSED BY EXTRACTING OIL, GAS, OR MINERALS FROM BENEATH THE LAND.
Primary Sponsor for House
TO AMEND ARKANSAS TRAFFIC LAWS TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF THE CENTER LEFT-TURN LANES FOR ENTERING TRAFFIC.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW.
TO EXCLUDE LEE CREEK IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS FROM THE WATERS CLASSIFIED AS EXTRAORDINARY RESOURCE WATERS.
CoSponsor
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 26-3-306 TO PERMIT WIDOWED SPOUSES OF DISABLED VETERANS TO BE ELIGIBLE AGAIN FOR THE HOMESTEAD AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION AFTER THE SECOND SPOUSE HAS DIED.
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ELECTRIC CONSUMER CHOICE ACT OF 1999.
TO ESTABLISH A TAX CREDIT FOR THE REHABILITATION OF HISTORIC STURCTURES LOCATED IN ARKANSAS.
THE CIVIL JUSTICE REFORM ACT OF 2001
TO REQUIRE A FIRST-TIME APPLICANT FOR A USED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER'S LICENSE TO ATTEND AN EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR BEFORE LICENSURE.
REQUESTING SENATE AND HOUSE INTERIM COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE ISSUES IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND REPORT THE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
REQUESTING THE SENATE AGRICULTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO STUDY WAYS TO ASSIST RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE STATE'S TIMBER AND FOREST PRODUCTS COMMUNITY AND COMMENDING THE CREATION OF THE SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY INITIATIVE.
CoSponsor for House
AN ACT TO INCLUDE NURSING SCHOOLS AS APPROVED INSTITUTIONS IN THE ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 26-26-1902 RELATING TO THE FREQUENCY OF COUNTY REAPPRAISALS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 26-55-211 TO BROADEN THE BORDER TAX RATE IMPLEMENTED BY ARKANSAS CODE 26-55-210.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT ADMISSIONS AND FEES PAID TO COUNTY-OWNED GOLF COURSES ARE EXEMPT FROM SALES TAX.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE TIMBER HARVESTING EQUIPMENT EXEMPTION FROM THE ARKANSAS GROSS RECEIPTS TAX AND THE ARKANSAS COMPENSATING TAX SHALL NOT EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2001
AN ACT TO MAKE LONG-TERM CARE AFFORDABLE AND AVAILABLE FOR FACILITY RESIDENTS.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR THE ISSUANCE OR RENEWAL OF DRIVER LICENSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ARKANSAS STATE POLICE.
TO EXEMPT FROM THE ARKANSAS GROSS RECEIPTS TAX ALL SALES OF ELECTRICITY, NATURAL GAS AND LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS BILLED FOR THE MONTHS OF DECEMBER AND JANUARY FOR USE IN SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES.

Committees