Arkansas House of Representatives

• Administrative Rules and Regulations Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council
• Arkansas Legislative Council
• Charitable, Penal and Correctional Institutions Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council
• Claims Review Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council
• Executive Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council
• Game and Fish/State Police Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council
• Governor's Emergency Fund Review Committee
• Higher Education Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council
• Hospital and Medicaid Study Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council
• House Committee on City, County and Local Affairs
• House Committee on Judiciary
• House Courts & Civil Law Permanent Subcommittee of Education
• House Local Government Personnel Permanent Subcommittee of City, County & Local Affairs
• House Select Committee on Rules
• Joint Budget Committee
• Joint Committee on Economic and Tax Policy
• Legslative Joint Auditing Committee
• Litigation Reports Oversight Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council
• Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review (PEER) Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council
• Policy-Making Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council
• Review Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council
• Rural Fire Departments Study Committee
• Special Oversight Subcommittee on Federal Stimulus Money to the Legislative Council
• Uniform Personnel Classification and Compensation Plan Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council

• SJR6 - PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT NO. 73, SECTION 2 TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO LIMIT THE TOTAL NUMBER OF YEARS A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY SERVE.
• SB308 - TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF PROVOKING A PERSON TO VIOLATE AN ORDER OF PROTECTION AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
• SB688 - AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF - PLANT SCIENCE RESEARCH AND TEACHING FACILITIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• SB692 - TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE ARKANSAS BLACK HALL OF FAME FOUNDATION, INC.
• SB720 - TO REGULATE THE ISSUANCE OF A BROKER'S PRICE OPINION BY A REAL ESTATE LICENSEE.
• HMR1005 - IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF MR. SANDY ALEXANDER ROBINSON AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
• HR1034 - TO CONGRATULATE THE RIVERCREST HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM FOR ITS EXCELLENT SEASON.
• HR1035 - TO CONGRATULATE THE RIVERCREST HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPION FOOTBALL TEAM.
• HB1113 - TO CLARIFY THE ELECTION PROCEDURE FOR A VACANCY IN CERTAIN ELECTED MUNICIPAL OFFICES.
• HB1114 - TO REPEAL THE STATUTE CONCERNING THE PROCESS OF REACTIVATION OF AN INACTIVE CITY OR INCORPORATED TOWN.
• HB1115 - CONCERNING PLANNING FOR AN ABSENTEE MAYOR IN CITIES OF THE FIRST CLASS.
• HB1211 - AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF A QUALIFYING DIAGNOSIS THAT ESTABLISHES CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES.
• HB1252 - TO ALLOW CITIES TO REMOVE VEHICLES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.
• 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.
• HB1295 - TO MODIFY THE AMOUNT OF VOTES REQUIRED TO BE ELECTED TO A MUNICIPAL POSITION WITHOUT A RUNOFF.
• HB1304 - TO MODIFY THE WAITING PERIOD CONCERNING THE EXCESS PROCEEDS FROM A NONJUDICIAL PUBLIC SALE.
• HB1306 - TO AMEND THE POWERS INCLUDED IN THE PUBLIC CORPORATIONS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT.
• HB1432 - CONCERNING WORKERS' COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES.
• HB1496 - TO CONFORM THE SALVAGE AUCTION BUYER'S IDENTIFICATION CARD LAW TO THE COMMERCE CLAUSE OF ARTICLE 1, § 8 OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
• HB1501 - TO ALLOW THE LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING COMMITTEE TO ORDER TRAINING OF MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.
• HB1532 - TO AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC TRAFFIC TICKETS.
• HB1575 - AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF - SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1624 - AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES - GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1641 - AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1642 - AN ACT FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1643 - AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1644 - AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS CRIME INFORMATION CENTER - ARKANSAS REAL-TIME SCRAP METAL LOGBOOK EXPENSES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1645 - AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS HERITAGE - HISTORIC PRESERVATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1646 - AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1647 - AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - ARKANSAS CHILD ABUSE/RAPE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMISSION STATEWIDE GRANTS TO VIOLENCE SHELTERS/CRISIS CENTERS & ADVOCACY CENTERS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1648 - AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - COMMUNITY GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1649 - AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - ARKANSAS HUNGER RELIEF ALLIANCE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1650 - AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - GRANTS TO FIRE DEPARTMENTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1651 - AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF VOLUNTEERISM - A NON-PROFIT SUPPORT GRANT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1652 - AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CITIES AND COUNTIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1653 - AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1654 - AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF COUNTY OPERATIONS - HOMELESS SHELTER GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1655 - AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - BOOKS FOR ARKANSAS STUDENTS' EDUCATIONGENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1656 - AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY - STATEWIDE GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1657 - AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENTClick here to enter text.GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1658 - AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS WATERWAYS COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1659 - AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT - LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY - STATE FAIR AND LIVESTOCK SHOW GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1660 - AN ACT FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERSGENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1661 - AN ACT FOR THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION - CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT AND LIBRARY RESOURCES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1662 - AN ACT FOR THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION - BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1663 - AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT - FAIR GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1664 - AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1665 - AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES - - GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1725 - AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF - PLANT SCIENCE RESEARCH AND TEACHING FACILITIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1741 - CONCERNING MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR 911 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATION CENTER PERSONNEL.
• HB1749 - AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES - BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1848 - TO ESTABLISH THE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS IN ARKANSAS BASED UPON THE 2010 FEDERAL DECENNIAL CENSUS.
• HB1869 - TO CREATE STATE DISTRICT COURTS.
• HB1876 - CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES.
• 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.
• HB1928 - CONCERNING THE RECEIPT OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS BY DESIGNATED BEARERS.
• HB1929 - CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF A MUNICIPAL PORT AUTHORITY AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
• HB1930 - CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF A MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
• HB1992 - AN ACT RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF CERTAIN ENERGY SOURCES; TO REPEAL CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Representative Tommy Lee Baker of Osceola is serving his third term in the Arkansas General Assembly, representing District 55, which includes part of Mississippi County.

 For the 88th General Assembly, Mr. Baker chairs the Arkansas Legislative Council.  He is a member of the Joint Budget Committee; the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee; the House Judiciary Committee; the House Committee for City, County and Local Affairs;  the House Rules Committee, and the Governor's Emergency Fund Review Committee.  For the 87th General Assembly, Rep. Baker chaired the House Committee for City, County and Local Affairs, and he served on the Arkansas Legislative Council and the House Judiciary Committee.  During his first term, Rep. Baker served on the Arkansas Legislative Council; the House Judiciary Committee, and the House Committee for City, County and Local Affairs.

 Mr. Baker is a graduate of the old Wilson Trade School in Mississippi County. He attended college at Park College, the University of Arkansas, Arkansas State University and Howard University. He has a bachelor’s degree in business management and a master’s degree in operations management. He was a member of the Osceola City Council,  a past president of the Arkansas Municipal League and Alpha Phi Alpha, and he served on the National League of Cities Executive Committee.

 Representative Baker and his wife, Dorothy Ann, attend Bethlehem Baptist Church. They have eight grown children -  three sons and five daughters.