Arkansas House of Representatives

• Arkansas Legislative Council
• Game and Fish/State Police Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council
• House Committee on Revenue and Taxation
• House Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs
• House Complaints & Remediation Subcommittee of Revenue and Tax
• House Income Taxes-Personal & Corporate Subcommittee of Revenue & Tax
• House Sales, Use, Miscellaneous Taxes & Exemptions Subcom of Rev. & Tax
• House State Agencies & Reorganization Permanent Subcommittee of State Agencies and Governmental Affairs
• Joint Committee on Constitutional Amendments
• Joint Committee on Energy
• Review Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council
• Uniform Personnel Classification and Compensation Plan Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council

• SB720 - TO REGULATE THE ISSUANCE OF A BROKER'S PRICE OPINION BY A REAL ESTATE LICENSEE.
• HJR1013 - AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION SHALL BE GOVERNED IN THE SAME MANNER AS ALL OTHER STATE AGENCIES.
• HB1313 - AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL POLICE ASSOCIATION TO DESIGNATE A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ARKANSAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS AND TRAINING.
• HB1450 - THE ARKANSAS CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE ACT.
• HB1491 - TO INCLUDE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF "CLAIMANT AGENCIES" FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING A SETOFF OF STATE INCOME TAX REFUNDS FOR DEBTS OWED TO THE STATE.
• 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.
• HB1694 - AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1695 - AN ACT FOR THE COSSATOT COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - ASHDOWN CAMPUS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1696 - AN ACT FOR THE AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT - LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY COMMISSION - RODEO ASSOCIATION GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1802 - AN ACT CONCERNING AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS FOR SALES AND USE TAX.
• 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.
• HB2064 - TO GRADUALLY REDUCE THE SALES AND USE TAX ON UTILITIES THAT ARE USED BY QUALIFYING AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES AND QUALIFYING AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND AQUACULTURE EQUIPMENT.
• HB2065 - TO EXEMPT AGRICULTURAL PARTS AND SUPPLIES FROM SALES AND USE TAX.
• HB2067 - TO SEPARATE THE OFFICES OF SHERIFF AND TAX COLLECTOR IN LITTLE RIVER COUNTY.
• HB2069 - AN ACT CONCERNING SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY, AND SUPPLIES.
• HB2172 - TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES FOR PARTS FOR AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT.
• HB2188 - TO EXEMPT FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX THE GROSS RECEIPTS DERIVED FROM THE SALE OF CLASS SEVEN AND CLASS EIGHT TRUCKS AND SEMI-TRAILERS.
• HB2228 - TO GRADUALLY REDUCE THE SALES AND USE TAX LEVIED ON NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRICITY USED BY MANUFACTURERS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
• HB2230 - CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION IN FRANCHISE TAX REPORTS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
• HB2231 - TO STABILIZE THE TAXES ON UTILITIES FOR AGRICULTURAL BUSINESSES BY REDUCING THE SALES AND USE TAX ON THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE UTILITIES AND LEVYING A SPECIAL EXCISE TAX ON THE VOLUME OF THE UTILITIES SOLD.

Rep. Larry Cowling of Texarkana is serving his third term in the Arkansas House of Representatives.  He represents District 2, which includes Little River County and part of Miller County.  For the 88th General Assembly, Rep. Cowling serves on the Arkansas Legislative Council, where he chairs the Review Committee.  He also serves as vice chair of the House Committee on Revenue and Taxation.  In addition, he serves on the Joint Energy Committee and the State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee.

 For the 87th General Assembly, Rep. Cowling served on the House Public Transportation Committee and the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee.  He was first alternate to the Arkansas Legislative Council.

 Rep. Cowling is a farmer and business owner.   He and his wife, Carmen, are Episcopalian.  They have one son.