Arkansas Rep. Jim Nickels (D)

AR - Budget Hearings

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AR - Electronic Records Study Commission

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AR - Joint Adequacy Evaluation Oversight Subcommittee

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AR - Joint Committee on Educational Facilities

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AR - Joint Subcommittee on Grade Inflation

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AR - Legislative Joint Auditing

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AR - Public Retirement and Social Security Programs

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AR - Joint Performance Review (House)

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AR - Judiciary Committee (House)

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AR - Revenue and Taxation (House)

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AR - State Agencies and Governmental Affairs (House)

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AR - Biennial Institute (Senate)

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AR - Sub. on Cosmetology Board Rules (Senate)

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AR - Cyberinfrastructure Task Force

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AR - Task Force on Abused and Neglected Children

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AR - Task Force on Athletic Training in Public Schools

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AR - Task Force on Reducing Poverty and Promoting Economic Opportunity

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AR - Task Force on Sickle Cell Disease

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AR - Criminal Justice Task Force

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AR - Legislative Task Force on Criteria and Qualifications for Chiefs of Police

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AR - Task Force on Racial Profiling

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AR - Task Force on Traumatic Brain Injury

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AR - Task Force on Water Quality

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AR - Task Force on Water Source Protection

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AR - Task Force to Study Funding of the Judicial System

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AR - HJR1004 A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO REPEAL ANNUAL SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ONE TIME EVERY TWO YEARS.

AR - HB1954 TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF STATE-OWNED VEHICLES BY STATE EMPLOYEES.

AR - HB1823 TO REGULATE FEE AWARDS FOR LEGAL SERVICES IN WORKERS' COMPENSATION CASES.

AR - HB1013 AN ACT TO ALLOW THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST A CONTRACTOR FOR KNOWINGLY EMPLOYING A WORKER WITHOUT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES.

AR - HB1149 TO AMEND PORTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE PERTAINING TO THE ARKANSAS JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

AR - HB1259 TO REQUIRE LARGE MUNICIPALITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES AND NEW PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND TO ALLOW CURRENT EMPLOYEES TO OPT INTO THE PUBLIC SYSTEM.

AR - HB1939 TO ENHANCE THE REGULATION OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS; TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS THAT ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER.

AR - HB1258 TO AMEND THE RETIREMENT LAW AS IT APPLIES TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

AR - HB1614 CONCERNING AUDITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATIONS BY THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR.

AR - HB1176 TO ADJUST THE YEARS OF SERVICE NEEDED FOR RETIREMENT PURPOSES AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

AR - HB1150 TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 24, CHAPTER 8 CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

AR - HB1839 AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM OF MISCLASSIFYING EMPLOYEES AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND TO INDIRECTLY AMEND INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948.

AR - HB1324 THE EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION ACT.

AR - HB1494 AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST THIRD PARTIES WHO CONDUCT BACKGROUND CHECKS AND RELEASE ERRONEOUS INFORMATION.

AR - HB1173 TO AMEND THE CONTRIBUTION RATES OF THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

AR - HB1140 TO PREVENT INEQUITY IN THE CALCULATION OF FINAL AVERAGE SALARY BY REMOVING THE ANTISPIKING PROVISIONS FOR A MAJOR GAP OF EMPLOYMENT UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

AR - HB1202 TO REQUIRE LARGE MUNICIPALITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR ALL NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES AND ALL NEWLY ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIALS.

AR - HB1941 TO AMEND TITLE 7, CHAPTER 2 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE WITH REGARD TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS IN ARKANSAS.

AR - HB1938 TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE JURISDICTION OF THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD.

AR - HB1251 AN ACT CONCERNING STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCES AND POSSIBLE RELIEF FOR GRIEVANCES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION CREDIT UNDER A RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

AR - HB2022 TO BRING SOLVENCY TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND, THE UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND, AND THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY SPECIAL FUND; AND TO FUND CLAIMS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.

AR - HB1838 TO REQUIRE THAT A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT STUDENT BE COUNTED ONLY ONCE FOR PURPOSES OF STUDENT MEMBERSHIP IN PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING OR STUDENT SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS IN HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING.

AR - HB2152 TO PROVIDE PROTECTION TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMANTS AGAINST RETALIATORY DISCRIMINATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AR - HB1608 REGARDING THE EXPUNGEMENT OF MISDEMEANOR CONVICTIONS.

AR - HB1174 TO AMEND THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

AR - HB1162 TO EXTEND THE AMOUNT OF TIME ALLOWED FOR THE FILING OF LEGISLATION AFFECTING ANY PUBLICLY SUPPORTED RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR PENSION PLAN.

AR - HB1325 AN ACT TO ADDRESS THE PRACTICE OF MISCLASSIFYING EMPLOYEES AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS FOR PURPOSES OF WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND TO INDIRECTLY AMEND INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948.

AR - HB2021 TO REPEAL THE CHECK-CASHERS ACT, § 23-52-101 ET SEQ. AND TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM UNLAWFUL INTEREST RATES.

AR - HB1613 TO REGULATE EMPLOYEE SALARIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, INCLUDING STRAIGHT TIME, OVERTIME, AND HOLIDAY COMPENSATION.

AR - HB1495 TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS SMALL BUSINESS TAX FAIRNESS ACT AND TO REQUIRE COMBINED REPORTING FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES.

AR - HB1940 TO REESTABLISH FAIRNESS, TRANSPARENCY, AND COMPETITION IN THE BIDDING PRACTICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLICLY FUNDED BUILDINGS, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND FACILITIES.

AR - HB1203 TO ALLOW MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES TO PURCHASE CREDIT IN PRORATED AMOUNTS DURING A SPECIFIC PERIOD OF TIME AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

AR - HB1445 TO CREATE CRIMINAL PROCEDURES AND PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO PROVIDE WAGES, FINAL COMPENSATION, OR WAGE SUPPLEMENTS TO AN EMPLOYEE.

AR - HB1006 TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING SALES OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER JUDICIAL DECREES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

AR - HB1018 TO DEFINE TERMINATE AS THAT TERM APPLIES TO ELIGIBILITY FOR RETIREMENT UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

AR - HB1019 TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY AND TO RESTRICT THE AMOUNT OF RETIREMENT CREDIT SERVICE EARNED BY A LOCAL ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIAL.

AR - HB1175 TO AMEND THE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLANS OF THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

AR - HB1232 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF TEAR GAS OR PEPPER SPRAY.

AR - HB1254 TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FALSE ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS; REQUIRE ACCREDITATION FOR SOME POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS BEFORE RECEIVING CERTIFICATION FROM THE ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD.

AR - HB1284 TO AMEND SEVERAL PROVISIONS OF THE LAW CONCERNING MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

AR - HB1369 TO CREATE A SALES TAX HOLIDAY FOR CLOTHING, CLOTHING ACCESSORIES OR EQUIPMENT, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, SCHOOL ART SUPPLIES, AND SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL

AR - HB1425 TO REMOVE INSURANCE RESTRICTIONS ON NONCOVERED DENTAL SERVICES AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

AR - HB1450 THE ARKANSAS CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE ACT.

AR - HB1557 CONCERNING THE ANNUAL VACATION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES.

AR - HB1641 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

AR - HB1642 AN ACT FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

AR - HB1643 AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

AR - HB1644 AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS CRIME INFORMATION CENTER - ARKANSAS REAL-TIME SCRAP METAL LOGBOOK EXPENSES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

AR - HB1645 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS HERITAGE - HISTORIC PRESERVATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

AR - HB1646 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

AR - HB1647 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - ARKANSAS CHILD ABUSE/RAPE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMISSION STATEWIDE GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

AR - HB1648 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - COMMUNITY GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

AR - HB1649 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - ARKANSAS HUNGER RELIEF ALLIANCE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

AR - HB1650 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - GRANTS TO FIRE DEPARTMENTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

AR - HB1651 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF VOLUNTEERISM - NON-PROFIT SUPPORT GRANT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

AR - HB1652 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CITIES AND COUNTIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

AR - HB1653 AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT - LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY CAMP COUCHDALE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

AR - HB1654 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF COUNTY OPERATIONS - HOMELESS SHELTER GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

AR - HB1655 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - BOOKS FOR ARKANSAS STUDENTS' EDUCATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

AR - HB1656 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - STATEWIDE GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

AR - HB1657 AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT - ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND ENERGY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

AR - HB1658 AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS WATERWAYS COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

AR - HB1659 AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT - LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY - STATE FAIR AND LIVESTOCK SHOW GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

AR - HB1660 AN ACT FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

AR - HB1661 AN ACT FOR THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION - CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT AND LIBRARY RESOURCES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

AR - HB1662 AN ACT FOR THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION - BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

AR - HB1663 AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT- LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY - FAIR GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

AR - HB1664 AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

AR - HB1665 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES - - GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

AR - HB1895 TO AMEND THE UTILITY FACILITY ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC PROTECTION ACT; TO CLARIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR UTILITY FACILITIES; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.

AR - HB2103 TO CREATE AN UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE TAX CREDIT FOR BUSINESSES THAT CREATE A JOB AND HIRE A PERSON RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TO FILL THAT JOB AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

AR - HB2138 TO ALLOW THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO PROTECT ARKANSANS BY THE CONTINUED LOCAL REGULATION OF INDIVIDUAL HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.

AR - HB2202 AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE PUBLIC INTEGRITY OF CERTAIN REGULATORY AGENCIES.

AR - HJR1001 A TEMPORARY ONE-HALF PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX FOR STATE HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES AND COUNTY AND CITY ROADS, BRIDGES AND OTHER SURFACE TRANSPORTATION WITH STATE REVENUES SECURING FOUR-LANE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS

AR - SB194 TO AMEND SEVERAL PROVISIONS OF THE LAW CONCERNING MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

AR - SB221 THE ARKANSAS FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY ACT.

AR - SB276 TO AMEND THE STATE SALES AND USE TAX RATE ON FOOD AND FOOD INGREDIENTS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

AR - SB404 TO INCREASE THE ADDITIONAL FEE FOR FIREFIGHTER LICENSE PLATES TO FIVE DOLLARS ($5.00) AND HAVE THE FUNDS REMITTED TO THE ARKANSAS FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL BOARD; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

AR - SB575 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK - NANOTECHNOLOGY CENTER APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2011-2012 FISCAL YEAR.

AR - SB750 TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY AND SLOW CORRECTIONS GROWTH.

AR - SB970 TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING EMINENT DOMAIN.

AR - SB993 TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF STATE-OWNED VEHICLES BY STATE EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS.