Arkansas House of Representatives

• Claims Subcommittee of the Joint Budget Committee
• House Committee on Education
• House Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs
• House Consitutional Issues Permanent Subcommittee of State Agenices
• House K-12, Vocational/Technical Institutions Permanent Subcom of Education
• Joint Budget Committee
• Joint Committee on Constitutional Amendments
• Joint Committee on Energy
• PEER Review Subcommittee of the Joint Budget Committee

• SCR6 - COMMEMORATING THE CENTENNIAL OF THE FOUNDING OF THE GIRL SCOUTS ON MARCH 12, 1912.
• SB97 - TO PROTECT RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED UNDER THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
• SB134 - AN ACT TO AMEND THE ASSESSMENT FEE LEVIED ON HOSPITALS TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOR THE CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS.
• SB157 - AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT APPLICANTS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TEST NEGATIVE FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE.
• SB709 - AN ACT TO CREATE THE HEALTHCARE REFORM ACCOUNTABILITY ACT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
• SB894 - TO REQUIRE THAT SCHOOL ELECTIONS ARE HELD ON THE SAME DATE AS GENERAL ELECTIONS AMD AMEND THE TERM FOR A SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER.
• HR1002 - TO AMEND RULE 36(M) OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EIGHTY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ESTABLISH THE METHOD FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF GENERAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS.
• HJR1003 - PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO CLARIFY THE TERMS OF HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS AND AT-LARGE HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS; TO ALLOW THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO AMEND THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION.
• HR1027 - TO COMMEMORATE WALMART CAPITOL DAY ON TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2011.
• HB1045 - REGARDING A PERSON INCARCERATED IN A COUNTY JAIL OR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION FILING INSTRUMENTS AFFECTING TITLE OR INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY.
• HB1061 - THE ATHLETE AGENT REFORM ACT OF 2011.
• HB1116 - TO PROMOTE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF NEWBORNS BY REQUIRING A CHILD MALTREATMENT CENTRAL REGISTRY CHECK FOR ALL BIRTHING MOTHERS AT THE TIME OF FILING THE CERTIFICATE OF BIRTH.
• HB1163 - TO ENSURE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HAS ADEQUATE INFORMATION TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ON HIGHWAY FUNDING BEFORE EACH REGULAR SESSION AND EACH FISCAL SESSION.
• 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.
• HB1323 - AN ACT TO EXEMPT COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS, FARMERS' MARKETS, AND OTHER SIMILAR FOOD SALES ENTITIES FROM PERMITS REQUIREMENTS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
• HB1368 - CONCERNING VISITATION RIGHTS WITH A MINOR CHILD FOR A PARENT LISTED ON THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY.
• HB1428 - TO REQUIRE CHILD-ONLY INDIVIDUAL HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
• HB1435 - TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO KEEP ANY EXCESS UNIFORM RATE OF TAX COLLECTION REVENUES THAT REMAIN AFTER FULLY FUNDING STUDENT FOUNDATION FUNDING FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FROM THE UNIFORM RATE OF TAX COLLECTION.
• HB1447 - TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO SUFFER FROM DIABETES BY PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN SCHOOL PERSONNEL TO BE TRAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF GLUCAGON.
• HB1450 - THE ARKANSAS CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE ACT.
• HB1480 - TO MAKE LEGISLATIVE CORRECTION TO THE LAW REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT AND REPRESENTATION OF STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS.
• HB1546 - TO SPECIFY THE COLORS OF THE STATE FLAG AND REQUIRE THAT IT BE MADE IN THE UNITED STATES.
• HB1609 - AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1610 - AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1617 - TO INCREASE PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT ACCESS TO POSTSECONDARY PREPARATORY PROGRAMS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
• 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.
• HB1768 - CONCERNING STATE AGENCY PERSONNEL CHANGES DUE TO A SHORTAGE OF FUNDS AND TO DECLARE AND EMERGENCY.
• HB1772 - TO EXPAND THE ROGER PHILLIPS TRANSFER POLICY; TO STRENGTHEN THE COURSE TRANSFER SYSTEM AND ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE COMMON COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM FOR POSTSECONDARY COURSES.
• HB1786 - TO ADDRESS REMEDIATION IN STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
• HB1810 - JONATHAN'S LAW: TO ESTABLISH SAFETY STANDARDS FOR ANCHORING SOCCER GOALS ON PLAYGROUNDS AND OTHER RECREATION AREAS.
• HB1829 - TO CLARIFY COLLECTIONS AND DISTRIBUTIONS RELATED TO THE UNIFORM RATE OF TAX.
• HB2222 - TO ALLOW THE CONTRACT FOR SALE OF A USED MOTOR VEHICLE TO BE VOIDED IF THE MOTOR VEHICLE IS FOUND TO BE IN NONCONFORMITY.

Rep. Donna Hutchinson of Bella Vista is serving her third term in the Arkansas House of Representatives. She represents District 98, which includes part of Benton County.

For the 88th General Assembly, Rep. Hutchinson serves on the House Education Committee, where she chairs the Subcommittee on Vocational-Technical Institutions. She is also a member of the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee, and the Joint Budget Committee. She is an alternate member on the Joint Energy Committee. In addition, she chairs the Legislative Women's Caucus.

During her first term, Rep. Hutchinson served on the House Public Transportation Committee, and the House Committee on Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs. For her second term, Rep. Hutchinson had positions on the House Education Committee, the House Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs, and the Joint Budget Committee.

A Native American, Rep. Hutchinson is a member of the Blackfoot Tribe. As part of a military family, she moved around frequently, living in 29 different places as a child. She earned a master's degree in education from the University of Arkansas, and she works as a professional mediator. Rep. Hutchinson has three grown children.