Sen. Jim Dotson (R) Republican
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Scorecard 2025 Regular Session
Counted from the floor roll calls, sponsor lists and Secretary of State filings stored in LobbyUp. These are public records, not ratings.
Bills that became law
44.1%
15 of 34 House/Senate bills they led became Acts
Lead sponsor only. Needs at least 3 bills. Resolutions (5) do not become Acts.
Missed votes
2.1%
Missed 26 of 1210 roll calls (15 not voting, 11 excused)
Lower is better attendance. Excused absences count as missed.
Sided with own party on party-split votes
98.6%
139 of 141 votes where most Republicans and most Democrats voted opposite ways
Party-line voting. Only Yea and Nay votes count. Needs at least 10 such votes.
Voted with the majority
92.1%
1023 of 1111 Yea/Nay votes were on the side with more votes
Ties are left out.
Votes with you
Not enough data
0 of 0 of your Pass/Kill bills where they cast a Yea or Nay
Pass = Yea, Kill = Nay, on their latest floor vote. Watch orders are not scored. Needs at least 3 bills.
Bills sponsored
| Lead sponsor, House/Senate bills | 34 |
|---|---|
| Became Acts | 15 |
| Lead sponsor, resolutions | 5 |
| Sponsor in the other chamber | 33 (17 became Acts) |
| Cosponsor | 26 |
| Cosponsored bills that became law | 14 |
Floor votes
| Roll calls on record | 1210 |
|---|---|
| Yea | 1026 |
| Nay | 87 |
| Present | 71 |
| Not voting | 15 |
| Excused | 11 |
| With own party's majority, all votes | 92.8% (1030 of 1110) |
Committees
- Co-Chair: ALC-CLAIMS REVIEW/LITIGATION REPORTS OVERSIGHT
- Co-Chair: PUBLIC RETIREMENT & SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS-JOINT
- Vice-Chair: LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING
- Vice-Chair: LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- ex officio: ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
Campaign money filings 2023-2024, all years on file (not only this session)
$35,551.08 from 48 itemized contributions to their own campaign committee
How the filings were matched to this legislator
| SOS filer (committee) | Years | Amount | Match confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dotson, Jim (filer ID 743) | 2023, 2024 | $35,551.08 | High Exact first and last name |
Top donors
| Donor | Industry | Place | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton, Jim | Banking and finance | Bentonville, AS | $6,600.00 (3 gifts) |
| Senate Leadership PAC | Political committees | Little Rock, AR | $2,900.00 |
| Stephens, Warren | Banking and finance | Little Rock, AR | $2,500.00 |
| State Employees of Arkansas Political Action Committee 3 | Political committees | Little Rock, AR | $2,000.00 |
| Cella, Louis | Not listed | St Louis, MO | $2,000.00 |
| Milstein, Gila | Not listed | Encino, CA | $2,000.00 |
| Evenhaim, Sharon | Real estate | Canoga Park, CA | $2,000.00 |
| Friedkin, Thomas | Not listed | Houston, TX | $1,500.00 (2 gifts) |
| DBH Management Consultants 3 PAC | Political committees | Morrilton, AR | $1,000.00 |
| Arkansas Bankers Association Group 1 PAC | Political committees | Little Rock, AR | $1,000.00 |
Top industries
| Industry | Total | Share | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political committees | $13,305.08 | 37.4% | 17 |
| Banking and finance | $9,100.00 | 25.6% | 2 |
| Real estate | $3,000.00 | 8.4% | 2 |
| Health care | $2,510.00 | 7.1% | 6 |
| Government | $1,100.00 | 3.1% | 3 |
| Education | $350.00 | 1.0% | 2 |
17% of the money ($6,186.00) has no industry listed on the filing.
Lobbyist spending on them
No lobbyist expense lines name this legislator. Most reported lobbyist spending is on groups (for example "Members of the AR General Assembly") and can't be tied to one person.
Votes with you your firm's Pass/Kill orders
Not enough data 0 with you, 0 against you, 5 with no floor vote on record for them. 2 Watch orders not scored.
| Bill | Your order | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB1019 TO CREATE THE AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE ACT OF 2025; TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYE | Pass | No floor vote on record for them | Not counted |
| HB1036 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VOTER REGISTRATION; TO ALLOW VOTER REGISTRATION DURING EARLY V | Pass | No floor vote on record for them | Not counted |
| HJR1012 AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO REPEAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE REAPPRAISAL | Kill | No floor vote on record for them | Not counted |
| HJR1013 A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN VACANCIES SHALL BE FILLED BY APPOINTMEN | Pass | No floor vote on record for them | Not counted |
| HJR1014 A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND A | Kill | No floor vote on record for them | Not counted |
| Co-Chair: ALC-CLAIMS REVIEW/LITIGATION REPORTS OVERSIGHT |
| Co-Chair: PUBLIC RETIREMENT & SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS-JOINT |
| Vice-Chair: LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING |
| Vice-Chair: LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE |
| ex officio: ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC) |
| Bill | Title | Role | Status | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB1005 | TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING TUITION WAIVERS FOR ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIERS AND AIRMEN TO INCLUDE PROGRAMS OF STUDY LEADING TO A POSTSECONDARY CERTIFICATE OR CREDENTIAL. | cosponsor | House -- Notification that HB1005 is now Act 14 | Notification that HB1005 is now Act 14 · Feb 3, 2025, 1:33 p.m. CT |
| HB1048 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INCIDENTAL SALE OF GOAT MILK, SHEEP MILK, AND WHOLE MILK THAT HAS NOT BEEN PASTEURIZED; AND TO CLARIFY THAT THE INCIDENTAL SALE OF RAW MILK IS NOT LIMITED TO A SALE ON THE FARM. | cosponsor | House -- Notification that HB1048 is now Act 125 | Notification that HB1048 is now Act 125 · Feb 20, 2025, 10:28 a.m. CT |
| HB1060 | TO REVISE THE INSTRUCTION PROVIDED ON THE FAILURE OF COMMUNIST AND AUTOCRATIC SYSTEMS AND TO REINFORCE IN REQUIRED INSTRUCTION THE RESILIENCY OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC SYSTEM ADOPTED BY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1060 is now Act 134 | Notification that HB1060 is now Act 134 · Feb 25, 2025, 4:47 p.m. CT |
| HB1142 | TO CREATE THE REPRODUCTIVE EMPOWERMENT AND SUPPORT THROUGH OPTIMAL RESTORATION (RESTORE) ACT. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1142 is now Act 859 | Notification that HB1142 is now Act 859 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:47 p.m. CT |
| HB1155 | TO CREATE A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF QUALIFICATION FOR DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1155 is now Act 223 | Notification that HB1155 is now Act 223 · Feb 27, 2025, 5:27 p.m. CT |
| HB1160 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PERMISSIVE SERVICE CREDIT FOR GAP YEAR SERVICE UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1160 is now Act 227 | Notification that HB1160 is now Act 227 · Feb 27, 2025, 5:27 p.m. CT |
| HB1180 | TO CREATE THE BABY OLIVIA ACT. | cosponsor | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 1:01 p.m. CT |
| HB1204 | TO ESTABLISH RECOVERY OF DAMAGES FOR NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE, TREATMENT, OR SERVICES RENDERED. | cosponsor | House -- Notification that HB1204 is now Act 28 | Notification that HB1204 is now Act 28 · Feb 11, 2025, 1:33 p.m. CT |
| HB1304 | TO SET A LIMITATION PERIOD FOR THE CORRECTION OF ERRORS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM. | primary | House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:19 a.m. CT |
| HB1305 | TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ISSUE A TEACHING LICENSE TO AN INDIVIDUAL WHO DOES NOT MEET TRADITIONAL OR ALTERNATIVE LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. | primary | House -- WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR | WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR · Feb 18, 2025, 8:31 a.m. CT |
| HB1325 | TO ALLOW A MEMBER OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO RECEIVE SERVICE CREDIT FROM SERVICE UNDER AN ALTERNATE RETIREMENT PLAN TO MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1325 is now Act 286 | Notification that HB1325 is now Act 286 · Mar 12, 2025, 5:09 p.m. CT |
| HB1337 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CREDITED SERVICE UNDER LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS. | primary | House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:11 a.m. CT |
| HB1338 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CREDITED SERVICE UNDER THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. | primary | House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:11 a.m. CT |
| HB1339 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AGE AND YEARS OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE VARIOUS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS. | primary | House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:11 a.m. CT |
| HB1340 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM. | primary | House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:12 a.m. CT |
| HB1341 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PAY" UNDER THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1341 is now Act 522 | Notification that HB1341 is now Act 522 · Apr 10, 2025, 4:27 p.m. CT |
| HB1342 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM. | primary | House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:12 a.m. CT |
| HB1343 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM. | primary | House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:12 a.m. CT |
| HB1344 | CONCERNING ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO CORRECT THE NAME OF THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF UNDER TITLE 24 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1344 is now Act 598 | Notification that HB1344 is now Act 598 · Apr 14, 2025, 5:11 p.m. CT |
| HB1345 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CREDITED SERVICE UNDER THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM. | primary | House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:13 a.m. CT |
| HB1346 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CREDITED SERVICE UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. | primary | House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:13 a.m. CT |
| HB1349 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM. | primary | House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:13 a.m. CT |
| HB1350 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BENEFITS UNDER THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM. | primary | House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:14 a.m. CT |
| HB1369 | CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MAXIMUM CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMIT BY THE ARKANSAS ETHICS COMMISSION; AMENDING PORTIONS OF LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1369 is now Act 270 | Notification that HB1369 is now Act 270 · Mar 12, 2025, 5:08 p.m. CT |
| HB1460 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING APPOINTMENTS TO CERTAIN BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COUNCILS BASED ON CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1460 is now Act 324 | Notification that HB1460 is now Act 324 · Mar 18, 2025, 2:01 p.m. CT |
| HB1489 | TO AMEND THE METHOD OF EXECUTION TO INCLUDE NITROGEN GAS. | cosponsor | House -- Notification that HB1489 is now Act 302 | Notification that HB1489 is now Act 302 · Mar 18, 2025, 1:47 p.m. CT |
| HB1496 | TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO ENSURE ARKANSAS STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT BY QUALIFIED TEACHERS. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1496 is now Act 304 | Notification that HB1496 is now Act 304 · Mar 18, 2025, 1:48 p.m. CT |
| HB1554 | TO CREATE THE ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY REPORTING ACT. | primary | House -- Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE | Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE · Apr 1, 2025, 8:56 a.m. CT |
| HB1601 | TO REQUIRE STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO PROVIDE CAREER COUNSELING AND OTHER RESOURCES TO CERTAIN STUDENTS. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1601 is now Act 354 | Notification that HB1601 is now Act 354 · Mar 20, 2025, 10:45 a.m. CT |
| HB1681 | TO ESTABLISH THE WATER AND SEWER TREATMENT FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | cosponsor | House -- Notification that HB1681 is now Act 812 | Notification that HB1681 is now Act 812 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:25 p.m. CT |
| HB1696 | TO ESTABLISH THE STRENGTHENING ARKANSAS EDUCATION ACT; AND TO PROVIDE A CORE CURRICULUM AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1696 is now Act 566 | Notification that HB1696 is now Act 566 · Apr 14, 2025, 5:09 p.m. CT |
| HB1697 | TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 AND TITLE 19 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PROVISIONAL POSITIONS AND MOTOR VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS FOR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1697 is now Act 477 | Notification that HB1697 is now Act 477 · Apr 8, 2025, 11:53 a.m. CT |
| HB1705 | TO REQUIRE INFORMATION CONCERNING HOW THE RELIGIOUS AND MORAL BELIEFS OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS INFLUENCED THE FOUNDING OF THE UNITED STATES TO BE EMBEDDED INTO EXISTING SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS. | cosponsor | House -- Notification that HB1705 is now Act 478 | Notification that HB1705 is now Act 478 · Apr 8, 2025, 11:53 a.m. CT |
| HB1806 | TO PROVIDE CURRICULUM TRANSPARENCY FOR PARENTS OF KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE TWELVE STUDENTS; AND TO ALLOW A PARENT TO REVIEW AND OPT OUT OF SELECTED LIBRARY MEDIA MATERIALS FOR HIS OR HER CHILD. | primary | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 1:06 p.m. CT |
| HB1815 | TO AMEND THE STATE'S JURISDICTION OVER FEDERAL LANDS; AND TO RETAIN JUVENILE JUSTICE JURISDICTION BY THE STATE. | cosponsor | House -- Notification that HB1815 is now Act 687 | Notification that HB1815 is now Act 687 · Apr 16, 2025, 4:00 p.m. CT |
| HB1853 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AGENCY RELATIONSHIP AND DUTIES RELATED TO REAL ESTATE LICENSES; AND TO CLARIFY THE OBLIGATIONS OF DUAL AGENCY. | cosponsor | House -- Notification that HB1853 is now Act 835 | Notification that HB1853 is now Act 835 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:36 p.m. CT |
| HB1866 | TO CREATE ELI'S LAW; AND TO REQUIRE EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL TO INSTALL AN AUDIO RECORDING DEVICE IN EACH LOCKER ROOM AND DRESSING ROOM ON THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CAMPUS. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1866 is now Act 908 | Notification that HB1866 is now Act 908 · Apr 21, 2025, 11:26 a.m. CT |
| HB1918 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SPECIE OR LEGAL TENDER; TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF A BULLION DEPOSITORY; AND TO ALLOW FOR A PRECIOUS METALS-BACKED ELECTRONIC SYSTEM. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1918 is now Act 810 | Notification that HB1918 is now Act 810 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:24 p.m. CT |
| HB1919 | TO CREATE THE PUBLIC SCHOOL ACCESS AND TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO REQUIRE PUBLIC ACCESS TO LEARNING MATERIALS. | primary | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 1:07 p.m. CT |
| HB1929 | TO CREATE THE RECOGNIZING JUDEA AND SAMARIA ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT STATE AGENCIES FROM USING THE TERM "WEST BANK" IN OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT MATERIALS. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1929 is now Act 797 | Notification that HB1929 is now Act 797 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:10 p.m. CT |
| HB1936 | AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION TO CERTAIN MUNICIPAL OFFICES. | primary | House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 8:55 a.m. CT |
| HB1945 | TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT; TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2015; AND TO ALLOW A STUDENT TO TRANSFER TO ANOTHER PUBLIC SCHOOL WITHIN HIS OR HER RESIDENT DISTRICT. | cosponsor | House -- Notification that HB1945 is now Act 913 | Notification that HB1945 is now Act 913 · Apr 21, 2025, 11:28 a.m. CT |
| HB1976 | CONCERNING VERTIPORTS; AND TO CREATE THE OPEN ACCESS TO PUBLIC-USE VERTIPORTS ACT. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1976 is now Act 883 | Notification that HB1976 is now Act 883 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:54 p.m. CT |
| HCR1002 | TO URGE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PERMANENTLY EXTEND THE TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT OF 2017. | primary | House -- Approved by the Governor | Approved by the Governor · Jan 27, 2025, 5:41 p.m. CT |
| HCR1008 | TO CELEBRATE AND COMMEND NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S NATIONALLY LEADING AND INDUSTRY-TRANSFORMING BICYCLE ASSEMBLY & REPAIR TECHNICIAN AND TRAIL TECHNICIAN PROGRAMS. | primary | House -- Approved by the Governor | Approved by the Governor · Apr 16, 2025, 3:28 p.m. CT |
| HCR1011 | TO RECOGNIZE BENTONVILLE'S INVESTMENT IN CYCLING AND ITS TITLE AS THE MOUNTAIN BIKING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD. | cosponsor | House -- Approved by the Governor | Approved by the Governor · Apr 16, 2025, 3:29 p.m. CT |
| HJR1005 | AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS TAXPAYER BILL OF RIGHTS. | primary | House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:47 a.m. CT |
| HJR1015 | A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY BY REQUIRING A JUDICIAL CANDIDATE TO DECLARE HIS OR HER POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION OR INDEPENDENT STATUS WHEN RUNNING FOR OFFICE. | cosponsor | House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:50 a.m. CT |
| SB133 | TO AMEND THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE; TO DEFINE "CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY" UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE; AND TO MODIFY THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE DEFINITIONS OF "MONEY" AND "DEPOSIT ACCOUNT". | cosponsor | Senate -- Notification that SB133 is now Act 50 | Notification that SB133 is now Act 50 · Feb 17, 2025, 1:35 p.m. CT |
| SB147 | TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSFORMATION AND SHARED SERVICES; AND TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSFORMATION AND SHARED SERVICES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | lead | Senate -- Notification that SB147 is now Act 205 | Notification that SB147 is now Act 205 · Feb 27, 2025, 3:45 p.m. CT |
| SB152 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CREDITED SERVICE UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM. | lead | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:43 p.m. CT |
| SB153 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF TITLE 24 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE PAYMENT OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS TO VARIOUS CITY OFFICIALS. | lead | Senate -- Notification that SB153 is now Act 588 | Notification that SB153 is now Act 588 · Apr 14, 2025, 5:34 p.m. CT |
| SB154 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MEMBERS UNDER THE VARIOUS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS. | lead | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:43 p.m. CT |
| SB155 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. | lead | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:43 p.m. CT |
| SB156 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CREDITED SERVICE UNDER THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM. | lead | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:44 p.m. CT |
| SB157 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BENEFITS UNDER THE STATE PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS. | lead | House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 2:15 p.m. CT |
| SB158 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. | lead | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:44 p.m. CT |
| SB159 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS. | lead | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:44 p.m. CT |
| SB160 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. | lead | Senate -- Notification that SB160 is now Act 589 | Notification that SB160 is now Act 589 · Apr 14, 2025, 5:34 p.m. CT |
| SB161 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BENEFITS UNDER LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS. | lead | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:45 p.m. CT |
| SB162 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CREDITED SERVICE UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM. | lead | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:45 p.m. CT |
| SB163 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM. | lead | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:45 p.m. CT |
| SB164 | TO AUTHORIZE A PUBLIC SCHOOL TO EMPLOY OR ACCEPT AS A VOLUNTEER A CHAPLAIN. | lead | Senate -- Died on Senate Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. | Died on Senate Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:10 p.m. CT |
| SB165 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW. | lead | Senate -- Notification that SB165 is now Act 206 | Notification that SB165 is now Act 206 · Feb 27, 2025, 3:45 p.m. CT |
| SB166 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EMERGENCY PROCUREMENTS; AND TO INCLUDE A STATE OF DISASTER EMERGENCY IN THE DEFINITION OF "CRITICAL EMERGENCY" FOR PURPOSES OF AN EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT. | lead | Senate -- Notification that SB166 is now Act 207 | Notification that SB166 is now Act 207 · Feb 27, 2025, 3:45 p.m. CT |
| SB183 | TO AMEND THE UNIVERSAL ACT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM ACT; AND TO AMEND THE TYPES OF ASSESSMENTS PUBLIC SCHOOLS MAY PROVIDE TO STUDENTS. | lead | Senate -- Notification that SB183 is now Act 724 | Notification that SB183 is now Act 724 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:05 p.m. CT |
| SB185 | TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT. | lead | Senate -- Notification that SB185 is now Act 208 | Notification that SB185 is now Act 208 · Feb 27, 2025, 3:46 p.m. CT |
| SB204 | TO EXEMPT FROM GROSS INCOME A GAIN BY A TAXPAYER RESULTING FROM THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY UNDER THE RIGHT OF EMINENT DOMAIN OR THE THREAT OF CONDEMNATION. | cosponsor | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:58 p.m. CT |
| SB216 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. | lead | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:35 p.m. CT |
| SB231 | TO CONFER LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY ON SELECT EMPLOYEES OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY. | lead | Senate -- Notification that SB231 is now Act 342 | Notification that SB231 is now Act 342 · Mar 20, 2025, 1:33 p.m. CT |
| SB256 | TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CORPORATE FRANCHISE TAX ACT OF 1979; AND TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM FRANCHISE TAX FOR CERTAIN CORPORATIONS. | lead | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:59 p.m. CT |
| SB266 | TO AUTHORIZE A PUBLIC SCHOOL TO ADOPT A POLICY FOR ONE OR MORE STUDENT MENTORS. | lead | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:36 p.m. CT |
| SB289 | TO CUT THE STATEWIDE SALES TAX RATE BY ONE-EIGHTH PERCENT TO REDUCE THE SURPLUS FUNDS COLLECTED FROM ARKANSAS TAXPAYERS. | lead | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 4:00 p.m. CT |
| SB332 | AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION SEXUAL RISK AVOIDANCE EDUCATION PROGRAM APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR. | lead | Senate -- Notification that SB332 is now Act 536 | Notification that SB332 is now Act 536 · Apr 10, 2025, 4:03 p.m. CT |
| SB352 | TO PROHIBIT ANTISEMITISM IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS; AND TO PROHIBIT ANTISEMITISM IN STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. | cosponsor | Senate -- Notification that SB352 is now Act 721 | Notification that SB352 is now Act 721 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:04 p.m. CT |
| SB358 | TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS RELATED TO HIGHER EDUCATION. | lead | Senate -- Sine Die adjournment | Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 3:20 p.m. CT |
| SB417 | TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS RELATED TO HIGHER EDUCATION. | lead | Senate -- Notification that SB417 is now Act 402 | Notification that SB417 is now Act 402 · Mar 31, 2025, 1:37 p.m. CT |
| SB433 | REGARDING THE DISPLAY OF THE NATIONAL MOTTO AND THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. | lead | Senate -- Notification that SB433 is now Act 573 | Notification that SB433 is now Act 573 · Apr 14, 2025, 5:31 p.m. CT |
| SB434 | TO CREATE THE "PROTECT OUR CONSTITUTION ACT"; TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 5, § 1; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | lead | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 4:06 p.m. CT |
| SB47 | TO AMEND THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE; TO DEFINE "CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY" UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE; TO MODIFY THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE DEFINITIONS; AND TO MODIFY THE ARKANSAS BANKING CODE OF 1997. | cosponsor | Senate -- Sine Die adjournment | Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 3:16 p.m. CT |
| SB470 | TO REQUIRE AN ADULT APPROVED TO OVERSEE THE ADMINISTRATION OF A STATEWIDE STUDENT ASSESSMENT TO CERTAIN STUDENTS IN A VIRTUAL SETTING TO MEET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS. | lead | Senate -- Notification that SB470 is now Act 646 | Notification that SB470 is now Act 646 · Apr 18, 2025, 3:46 p.m. CT |
| SB538 | TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW. | cosponsor | Senate -- Notification that SB538 is now Act 782 | Notification that SB538 is now Act 782 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:28 p.m. CT |
| SB56 | CONCERNING THE EVALUATION, EXTENSION, AND REPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE RULES. | lead | Senate -- Notification that SB56 is now Act 21 | Notification that SB56 is now Act 21 · Feb 6, 2025, 4:17 p.m. CT |
| SB570 | TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE. | lead | House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 2:20 p.m. CT |
| SB572 | TO CREATE THE PUBLIC SCHOOL ACCESS AND TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO REQUIRE PUBLIC ACCESS TO LEARNING MATERIALS. | lead | Senate -- Notification that SB572 is now Act 649 | Notification that SB572 is now Act 649 · Apr 18, 2025, 3:48 p.m. CT |
| SB586 | TO CREATE THE "PROTECT OUR CONSTITUTION ACT"; AND AMENDING A PORTION OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 5, § 1. | lead | Senate -- Died on Senate Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. | Died on Senate Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:26 p.m. CT |
| SB59 | TO PROVIDE EACH STUDENT WITH ONE BREAKFAST AT NO COST EACH SCHOOL DAY UPON REQUEST WITHOUT CONSIDERATION OF THE STUDENT'S ELIGIBILITY FOR A FEDERALLY FUNDED FREE OR REDUCED-PRICE MEAL; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | cosponsor | Senate -- Notification that SB59 is now Act 123 | Notification that SB59 is now Act 123 · Feb 24, 2025, 1:35 p.m. CT |
| SB624 | TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT; TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2015; AND TO ALLOW A STUDENT TO TRANSFER TO ANOTHER PUBLIC SCHOOL WITHIN HIS OR HER RESIDENT DISTRICT. | cosponsor | Senate -- Notification that SB624 is now Act 732 | Notification that SB624 is now Act 732 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:09 p.m. CT |
| SB82 | TO INCREASE THE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR USED MOTOR VEHICLES; AND TO AMEND THE REDUCED SALES AND USE TAX RATE APPLICABLE TO PURCHASES OF USED MOTOR VEHICLES. | cosponsor | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:58 p.m. CT |
| SB94 | TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENT FOR NEW ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE DEALERS AND NEW LOW SPEED VEHICLE DEALERS TO MAINTAIN SERVICE AND PARTS STORAGE AREAS. | lead | Senate -- Notification that SB94 is now Act 233 | Notification that SB94 is now Act 233 · Mar 4, 2025, 3:51 p.m. CT |
| SJR11 | A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 2, § 5, TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS. | cosponsor | Senate -- Approved by the Governor. | Approved by the Governor. · Apr 22, 2025, 4:37 p.m. CT |
| SJR13 | A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO ALLOW A CANDIDATE FOR SUPREME COURT JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE, CIRCUIT JUDGE, OR DISTRICT JUDGE TO DECLARE HIS OR HER PARTY AFFILIATION OR INDEPENDENT STATUS WHEN RUNNING FOR JUDICIAL OFFICE. | lead | Senate -- Died on Senate Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. | Died on Senate Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 1:53 p.m. CT |
| SJR14 | A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE TRUE VALUE IN MONEY OF REAL PROPERTY FOR ASSESSMENT PURPOSES. | lead | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 1:59 p.m. CT |
| SJR17 | AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS TAXPAYER BILL OF RIGHTS. | lead | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 2:00 p.m. CT |
| SMR2 | IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF FORMER ARKANSAS ATTORNEY GENERAL, UNITED STATES CONGRESSMAN, AND FORTY-THIRD GOVERNOR OF ARKANSAS JAMES "JIM" GUY TUCKER FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE NATION AND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. | cosponsor | Senate -- Sine Die adjournment | Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 1:26 p.m. CT |
| SR23 | TO RECOGNIZE FEBRUARY 15-22, 2025, AS NATIONAL FFA WEEK. | cosponsor | Senate -- Sine Die adjournment | Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 2:21 p.m. CT |
| SR31 | TO RECOGNIZE MISS AMERICA'S TEEN 2025 PEYTON BOLLING. | cosponsor | Senate -- Sine Die adjournment | Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 2:29 p.m. CT |
| SR5 | TO COMMEMORATE AND RECOGNIZE NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK DURING THE WEEK OF JANUARY 26-FEBRUARY 1. | lead | Senate -- Sine Die adjournment | Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 2:13 p.m. CT |
| SR60 | TO RECOGNIZE THE GRAVETTE HIGH SCHOOL LIONS WRESTLING TEAM AS THE 2025 CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONS. | cosponsor | Senate -- Sine Die adjournment | Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 2:43 p.m. CT |
| SR72 | REQUESTING THAT SENATOR DOTSON BE AUTHORIZED TO PURSUE THE CONSIDERATION OF SJR 13 AS A THIRD PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. | lead | Senate -- Died on Senate Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. | Died on Senate Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 1:59 p.m. CT |
| SR75 | TO HONOR SYLVIA ANN HINDSMAN CORNWELL FOR HER EXEMPLARY, DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE SENATE AND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. | cosponsor | Senate -- Sine Die adjournment | Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 2:56 p.m. CT |
No interim studies sponsored.
Where Jim Dotson's donors live
Arkansas
Close-up of District 34
Senate District 34Donor ZIP codes (bigger = more money)
Inside vs. outside District 34
Inside District 3420.3%$7,200.00 · 7 donations
Elsewhere in Arkansas41.4%$14,705.08 · 21 donations
Out of state32.8%$11,646.00 · 16 donations
Could not be placed5.6%$2,000.00 · 4 donations
Total: $35,551.08. 4 donations could not be placed in a district.
All donors, highest to lowest
| # | Donor | Place | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walton, Jim | Bentonville, AS | $6,600.00 | 3 |
| 2 | Senate Leadership PAC | Little Rock, AR | $2,900.00 | 1 |
| 3 | Stephens, Warren | Little Rock, AR | $2,500.00 | 1 |
| 4 | Cella, Louis | St Louis, MO | $2,000.00 | 1 |
| 5 | Evenhaim, Sharon | Canoga Park, CA | $2,000.00 | 1 |
| 6 | Milstein, Gila | Encino, CA | $2,000.00 | 1 |
| 7 | State Employees of Arkansas Political Action Committee 3 | Little Rock, AR | $2,000.00 | 1 |
| 8 | Friedkin, Thomas | Houston, TX | $1,500.00 | 2 |
| 9 | Arkansas Bankers Association Group 1 PAC | Little Rock, AR | $1,000.00 | 1 |
| 10 | BNSF Railway Company RAILPAC | Fort Worth, TX | $1,000.00 | 1 |
| 11 | DBH Management Consultants 3 PAC | Morrilton, AR | $1,000.00 | 1 |
| 12 | Dinkins, Brad | Ocala, FL | $1,000.00 | 1 |
| 13 | Rockwell, Mark | Rogers, AR | $1,000.00 | 1 |
| 14 | Union Pacific Corp. Fund for Effective Government | Washington, DC | $1,000.00 | 1 |
| 15 | Hester, Bart | Cave Springs, AR | $600.00 | 1 |
| 16 | Arkansas Pharmacists Political Action Committee | Little Rock, AR | $500.00 | 1 |
| 17 | Arkansas Senate Victory PAC | Little Rock, AR | $500.00 | 1 |
| 18 | Arkansas' Electric Cooperatives PAC | Little Rock, AR | $500.00 | 1 |
| 19 | Entergy Corporation Political Action Committee | Little Rock, AR | $500.00 | 1 |
| 20 | Impact Management Group PAC | Little Rock, AR | $500.00 | 1 |
| 21 | Starkey, Belinda | Rogers, AR | $500.00 | 1 |
| 22 | Wholesale Beer Distributors of AR | Little Rock, AR | $500.00 | 1 |
| 23 | Capitol Consulting Firm Freedom PAC | Little Rock, AR | $361.04 | 2 |
| 24 | Brodsky, Adam | Phoenix, AZ | $360.00 | 1 |
| 25 | McDaniel Wolff & Benca PAC | Little Rock, AR | $350.00 | 1 |
| 26 | Springdale, AZ | $336.00 | 6 | |
| 27 | Crowell, Steve | Magnolia, AR | $250.00 | 1 |
| 28 | Harry Hastings Family PAC | Little Rock, AR | $250.00 | 1 |
| 29 | JCD PAC | Beebe, AR | $250.00 | 1 |
| 30 | Pritchard, Charles | Bella Vista, AR | $250.00 | 1 |
| 31 | Rice, Terry | Waldron, AR | $250.00 | 1 |
| 32 | Rosenstein, Jerry | Scottsdale, AZ | $250.00 | 1 |
| 33 | Shapiro, Peggy | Deerfield, IL | $250.00 | 1 |
| 34 | Dillard, Casey | Bentonville, AR | $200.00 | 1 |
| 35 | BiPartisan Strategies PAC | Little Rock, AR | $194.04 | 1 |
| 36 | Adatto, Sue | Scottsdale, AZ | $100.00 | 1 |
| 37 | Emis, Keith | Little Rock, AR | $100.00 | 1 |
| 38 | Held, Terry | Bentonville, AR | $100.00 | 1 |
| 39 | Schwarz, Eric | Scottsdale, AZ | $100.00 | 1 |
39 donors.