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Senator from district 22

Sen. John Payton (R) Republican

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Past service: Representative 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, Senate 2023, 2025
Military service: No
Church: —
Occupation: —
Counties: Part Cleburne, Part Fulton, Independence, Part Izard, Part Lawrence, Sharp
P.O. Box 181, Wilburn 72179
(501) 362-5815

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
0.0%
0 of 10 House/Senate bills they led became Acts
Lead sponsor only. Needs at least 3 bills. Resolutions (3) do not become Acts.
Missed votes
3.2%
Missed 39 of 1210 roll calls (24 not voting, 15 excused)
Lower is better attendance. Excused absences count as missed.
Sided with own party on party-split votes
90.1%
118 of 131 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
94.2%
1022 of 1085 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 bills10
  Became Acts0
Lead sponsor, resolutions3
Sponsor in the other chamber13 (8 became Acts)
Cosponsor15
Cosponsored bills that became law6

Floor votes

Roll calls on record1210
Yea1027
Nay59
Present85
Not voting24
Excused15
With own party's majority, all votes94.8% (1028 of 1084)

Committees

  • Chair: PUBLIC HEALTH - SENATE HEALTH SERVICES
  • Co-Chair: ALC-HIGHWAY COMMISSION REVIEW AND ADVISORY SUBCOMMITTEE
  • Co-Chair: JBC-CLAIMS
  • Vice-Chair: ALC-CLAIMS REVIEW/LITIGATION REPORTS OVERSIGHT
  • Vice-Chair: JOINT COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
  • Vice-Chair: STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE
  • Alternate: LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING
  • Alternate: LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES
  • Alternate: LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-STATE AGENCIES

Campaign money filings 2023-2024, all years on file (not only this session)

$10,950.00 from 18 itemized contributions to their own campaign committee

How the filings were matched to this legislator

SOS filer (committee)YearsAmountMatch confidence
Payton, John (filer ID 865) 2023, 2024 $10,950.00 High Exact first and last name

Top donors

DonorIndustryPlaceTotal
cella, louisNot listedsaint louis, MO$2,000.00
Friedkin, ThomasNot listedHouston, TX$2,000.00 (2 gifts)
Walton, JimBanking and financeBentonville, AR$1,650.00
Davis, PhillipNot listedAustin, AR$1,000.00
ARCUPACPolitical committeesLittle Rock, AR$500.00
Wholesale Beer Distributors of ArkansasPolitical committeesLittle Rock, AR$500.00
stoval, williamNot listedlittle rock, AR$500.00
Arkansas Farm Bureau AGPACPolitical committeesLittle Rock, AR$500.00
American Electric Power Committee for Responsible GovernmentPolitical committeesWashington, DC$500.00
Lancaster, ScottLawBatesville, AR$500.00

Top industries

IndustryTotalShareDonors
Political committees$2,500.0022.8%5
Banking and finance$1,650.0015.1%1
Health care$700.006.4%4
Law$500.004.6%1

51% of the money ($5,600.00) 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.

BillYour orderTheir voteResult
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

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BillTitleRoleStatusLatest action
HB1078 TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING RUNOFF ELECTIONS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A RUNOFF ELECTION FOR CANDIDATES FOR THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. primary House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:37 a.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
HB1187 TO AUTHORIZE A LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS. primary House -- Notification that HB1187 is now Act 858 Notification that HB1187 is now Act 858 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:47 p.m. CT
HB1205 TO AMEND THE INDEPENDENT INSPECTIONS OF A MODULAR BUILDING FOR CODE COMPLIANCE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. primary House -- Notification that HB1205 is now Act 101 Notification that HB1205 is now Act 101 · Feb 18, 2025, 1:25 p.m. CT
HB1251 TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT ACT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSURE OF ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS. cosponsor Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 1:14 p.m. CT
HB1385 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION; AND TO REQUIRE THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION TO NOTIFY MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONCERNING CERTAIN PERMITS. primary House -- Notification that HB1385 is now Act 374 Notification that HB1385 is now Act 374 · Mar 20, 2025, 10:49 a.m. CT
HB1387 TO REQUIRE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF A PUBLIC WATER AUTHORITY TO PUBLISH THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION UNDER THE WATER AUTHORITY ACT. primary House -- Notification that HB1387 is now Act 239 Notification that HB1387 is now Act 239 · Mar 4, 2025, 4:53 p.m. CT
HB1404 TO CREATE A TAX CREDIT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO A PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER. primary House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:27 a.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
HB1499 TO AMEND THE SALE AND PURCHASE PROCEDURE FOR PUBLIC PROPERTY. primary House -- Notification that HB1499 is now Act 288 Notification that HB1499 is now Act 288 · Mar 12, 2025, 5:09 p.m. CT
HB1534 TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT. cosponsor Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 1:13 p.m. CT
HB1569 TO CREATE THE SECURE ROADS AND SAFE TRUCKING ACT OF 2025; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMMERCIAL DRIVERS; TO CREATE PENALTIES FOR OFFENSES COMMITTED WHILE OPERATING A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. primary House -- WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR · Apr 7, 2025, 8:44 a.m. CT
HB1610 TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT AND THE ARKANSAS UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT. cosponsor House -- Notification that HB1610 is now Act 387 Notification that HB1610 is now Act 387 · Mar 20, 2025, 10:50 a.m. CT
HB1677 TO AUTHORIZE ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAMS TO MAINTAIN EMERGENCY MEDICATION KITS. primary House -- Notification that HB1677 is now Act 637 Notification that HB1677 is now Act 637 · Apr 16, 2025, 3:38 p.m. CT
HB1678 TO AMEND THE ABORTION-INDUCING DRUGS SAFETY ACT TO INCREASE THE CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND CLARIFY THE CIVIL PENALTIES. primary House -- Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE · Apr 16, 2025, 1:29 p.m. CT
HB1807 TO AMEND THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR AIRCRAFT HELD FOR RESALE AND USED FOR RENTAL OR CHARTER; AND TO CLARIFY THE PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR AIRCRAFT HELD FOR RESALE AND USED FOR RENTAL OR CHARTER. primary House -- Notification that HB1807 is now Act 879 Notification that HB1807 is now Act 879 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:53 p.m. CT
HB1847 TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS RACING COMMISSION TO MAINTAIN A STATEWIDE SELF-EXCLUSION LIST. primary House -- Notification that HB1847 is now Act 798 Notification that HB1847 is now Act 798 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:11 p.m. CT
HB1882 TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF ENROLLABLE MEDICAID BENEFICIARY POPULATION AND ALLOW THE GOVERNOR TO DESIGNATE MEDICAID POPULATIONS TO BE ENROLLED UNDER THE MEDICAID PROVIDER-LED ORGANIZED CARE ACT. primary House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:17 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
HJR1017 A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT A PROPOSED STATE-WIDE INITIATED ACT OR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT SHALL BECOME A LAW WHEN APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF THE VOTES CAST IN THE ELECTION AND A MAJORITY OF THE COUNTIES OF THE STATE. primary House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:51 a.m. CT
HJR1018 THE CITIZENS ONLY VOTING AMENDMENT. primary House -- Approved by the Governor Approved by the Governor · Apr 21, 2025, 11:24 a.m. CT
SB189 TO AUTHORIZE IVERMECTIN FOR HUMAN USE TO BE SOLD WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION OR CONSULTATION WITH A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. cosponsor Senate -- Notification that SB189 is now Act 396 Notification that SB189 is now Act 396 · Mar 31, 2025, 1:35 p.m. CT
SB201 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF AGING, ADULT, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES - GRANTS FOR CONGREGATE AND HOME-DELIVERED MEALS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR. lead Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:38 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
SB238 TO AMEND THE USED TIRE RECYCLING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT. lead House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 2:17 p.m. CT
SB263 TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT. cosponsor Senate -- Notification that SB263 is now Act 330 Notification that SB263 is now Act 330 · Mar 18, 2025, 4:00 p.m. CT
SB268 TO TRANSFER GENERAL REVENUE TO THE AGING AND ADULT SERVICES FUND ACCOUNT TO BE USED FOR FOOD SERVICES BENEFITING THE ELDERLY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. cosponsor 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
SB284 TO MODIFY THE EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED MEASURE 1948, NO. 4. lead Senate -- Sine Die adjournment Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 11:27 a.m. CT
SB285 TO MODIFY THE COMPENSATION RESTRICTIONS UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948. lead Senate -- Sine Die adjournment Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 11:27 a.m. CT
SB286 TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL WAGE LOSS BENEFITS IN ADDITION TO SCHEDULED INJURY PAYMENTS UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED MEASURE 1948, NO. 4. lead Senate -- Sine Die adjournment Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 11:28 a.m. CT
SB287 TO MODIFY CERTAIN ATTORNEY FEES FOR CONTROVERTED MEDICAL EXPENSES, APPEALS, AND CHANGES OF PHYSICIANS UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED MEASURE 1948, NO. 4. lead Senate -- Sine Die adjournment Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 11:27 a.m. CT
SB288 TO MODIFY A PHYSICIAN CHANGE UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED MEASURE 1948, NO. 4. lead Senate -- Sine Die adjournment Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 11:27 a.m. CT
SB375 TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF CAPITAL RAPE; AND TO AMEND A PORTION OF ARKANSAS CODE WHICH RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 3 OF 1936. cosponsor Senate -- Notification that SB375 is now Act 662 Notification that SB375 is now Act 662 · Apr 18, 2025, 3:50 p.m. CT
SB418 TO AMEND THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948; AND TO ESTABLISH A REQUIREMENT FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURERS TO SPEND AT LEAST EIGHTY-FIVE PERCENT OF PREMIUMS ON HEALTHCARE CLAIMS AND WAGE CLAIMS. lead Senate -- Sine Die adjournment Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 3:22 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
SB8 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION. lead Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:38 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. lead 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
SJR11 A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 2, § 5, TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS. lead Senate -- Approved by the Governor. Approved by the Governor. · Apr 22, 2025, 4:37 p.m. CT
SJR18 THE CITIZENS ONLY VOTING AMENDMENT. 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
SR67 TO HONOR UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FAYETTEVILLE BASKETBALL SCORING STAR IZZY HIGGINBOTTOM. lead Senate -- Sine Die adjournment Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 2:54 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
StudyTitleStatusCommittee
ISP-2025-027 TO MODIFY THE EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED MEASURE 1948, NO. 4; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Adopted PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE
ISP-2025-028 AN ACT TO MODIFY THE COMPENSATION RESTRICTIONS UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Adopted PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE
ISP-2025-029 AN ACT TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL WAGE LOSS BENEFITS IN ADDITION TO SCHEDULED INJURY PAYMENTS UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED MEASURE 1948, NO. 4; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Adopted PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE
ISP-2025-030 AN ACT TO MODIFY CERTAIN ATTORNEY FEES FOR CONTROVERTED MEDICAL EXPENSES, APPEALS, AND CHANGES OF PHYSICIANS UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED MEASURE 1948, NO. 4; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Adopted PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE
ISP-2025-031 AN ACT TO MODIFY A PHYSICIAN CHANGE UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED MEASURE 1948, NO. 4; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Adopted PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE

Where John Payton's donors live

Arkansas

Close-up of District 22

Senate District 22Donor ZIP codes (bigger = more money)

Inside vs. outside District 22

Inside District 225.5%$600.00 · 2 donations
Elsewhere in Arkansas44.3%$4,850.00 · 10 donations
Out of state41.1%$4,500.00 · 4 donations
Could not be placed9.1%$1,000.00 · 2 donations

Total: $10,950.00. 2 donations could not be placed in a district.

All donors, highest to lowest

#DonorPlaceTotalGifts
1Friedkin, ThomasHouston, TX$2,000.002
2cella, louissaint louis, MO$2,000.001
3Walton, JimBentonville, AR$1,650.001
4Davis, PhillipAustin, AR$1,000.001
5ARCUPACLittle Rock, AR$500.001
6American Electric Power Committee for Responsible GovernmentWashington, DC$500.001
7Arkansas Farm Bureau AGPACLittle Rock, AR$500.001
8Forest Express PACLittle Rock, AR$500.001
9Lancaster, ScottBatesville, AR$500.001
10Wholesale Beer Distributors of ArkansasLittle Rock, AR$500.001
11stoval, williamlittle rock, AR$500.001
12flippo, scottMountain Home, AR$300.002
13Sugg, JoeHeber Springs, AR$200.001
14Nugent, JoeySheridan, AR$100.001
15Pigott, CodyHeber Springs, AR$100.001
16Smith, CodyPleasent Plains, AR$100.001

16 donors.

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