Arkansas House of Representatives

• Arkansas Legislative Council
• Claims Review Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council
• Community Services Oversight and Planning Council
• Hospital and Medicaid Study Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council
• House Committee on Education
• House Committee on Public Health, Welfare and Labor
• House Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs
• House Consitutional Issues Permanent Subcommittee of State Agenices
• House Early Childhood Permanent Subcommittee of Education
• Joint Committee on Constitutional Amendments
• Joint Performance Review Committee
• Members of the General Assembly Appointed to Assist with Girls State
• Uniform Personnel Classification and Compensation Plan Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council

• 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.
• SB113 - AN ACT TO PROHIBIT HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE POLICIES FROM OFFERING COVERAGE FOR ABORTIONS EXCEPT THROUGH A SEPARATE RIDER.
• 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.
• SB734 - TO ESTABLISH COUNTYWIDE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION.
• HCR1009 - STRONGLY URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO RESOLVE IMMIGRATION POLICY ISSUES OR GIVE STATES THE AUTHORITY TO ADDRESS THOSE ISSUES WITHIN THEIR OWN BORDERS.
• HCR1010 - CLAIMING STATES' RIGHTS UNDER THE TENTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.
• HJR1011 - TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES.
• HJR1012 - PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENT OF REAL PROPERTY AND THE COLLECTION OF REAL PROPERTY TAXES.
• HR1027 - TO COMMEMORATE WALMART CAPITOL DAY ON TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2011.
• HB1211 - AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF A QUALIFYING DIAGNOSIS THAT ESTABLISHES CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES.
• 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.
• HB1298 - TO REQUIRE NOTIFICATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE SHOULD LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BECOME AWARE OF A MISSING CHILD.
• HB1323 - AN ACT TO EXEMPT COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS, FARMERS' MARKETS, AND OTHER SIMILAR FOOD SALES ENTITIES FROM PERMITS REQUIREMENTS 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.
• HB1450 - THE ARKANSAS CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE ACT.
• HB1457 - TO MAKE ILLEGAL THE DEFRAUDING OF PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE PARENTS.
• HB1458 - THE EXTENSION EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS ACT.
• HB1496 - TO CONFORM THE SALVAGE AUCTION BUYER'S IDENTIFICATION CARD LAW TO THE COMMERCE CLAUSE OF ARTICLE 1, § 8 OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
• 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.
• HB1756 - AN ACT FOR THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY PLANNING COUNCIL APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2011-2012 FISCAL YEAR.
• HB1887 - AN ACT TO CREATE THE PAIN-CAPABLE UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
• HB1893 - TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS TEACHER LICENSURE AND RECIPROCITY LAWS.
• HB1894 - TO ESTABLISH THE PARENT TRIGGER.
• 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.
• HB1916 - TO ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS IN ARKANSAS AND AUTHORIZE GRANTS AND SUPPORT FOR AN EARLY CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION.
• HB1917 - TO ENACT THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT AND TO PROVIDE REMEDIES AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING OR ABUSING RELIGIOUS PROTECTIONS UNDER THE ACT.
• HB2079 - AN ACT REGARDING THE REAPPORTIONMENT OF THE FOUR CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS IN ARKANSAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL CENSUS DATA RECEIVED IN 2011.
• HB2080 - TO PROMOTE COMPETITION, INCREASE QUALITY, AND DECREASE COSTS IN THE HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET.
• HB2083 - TO REQUIRE THE REVIEW AND FUTURE TERMINATION OF CERTAIN INSURANCE MANDATES; AND TO REGULATE INSURANCE MANDATES.
• HB2084 - TO REGULATE NOTICE TO POLITICAL CANDIDATES CONCERNING RULES OF BALLOT ELIGIBILITY.
• HB2085 - TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATED TO STATUTORY FORECLOSURES.
• HB2161 - AN ACT TO CREATE THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL.
• HB2162 - TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE NONPARTISAN ELECTION OF PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS.
• HB2163 - TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE BURDEN OF PROOF REQUIRED TO CORROBORATE A DEFENDANT'S CONFESSION AND SUSTAIN A CONVICTION.
• HB2164 - TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE OF DEMOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES IN HIGHER EDUCATION.
• HB2165 - THE PUBLIC GRANT DISCLOSURE AND AVAILABILITY ACT.
• HB2166 - TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE QUICK ACTION CLOSING FUND.
• HB2214 - TO ENSURE THAT PARENTS AND GUARDIANS HAVE ACCESS TO ALL APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL RECORDS OF THEIR DEPENDENTS.
• HB2215 - TO PROVIDE FOR THE REUNIFICATION OF TWO SCHOOLS IN THE ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM.
• HB2216 - TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO PHOTOGRAPH, VIDEOTAPE, OR OTHERWISE RECORD A PUBLIC EVENT.
• HB2217 - TO CREATE THE PUBLIC PENSION TRANSPARENCY ACT.

Representative Debra M. Hobbs of Rogers is serving her second term representing District 96 in the Arkansas House of Representatives.  It is composed of part of Benton County.  For the 88th General Assembly, Rep. Hobbs serves on the House Education Committee, where she chairs the Subcommittee on Early Education.  She also serves on the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee;  the Joint Performance Review Committee;  the Arkansas Legislative Council, and the Community Services Oversight and Planning Council.
 
For the 87th General Assembly, Rep. Hobbs served on the House Judiciary Committee and the House Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee.  She was a member of the Joint Performance Review Committee and a first alternate on the Legislative Council.
 
Rep. Hobbs graduated from High School in Houston, Texas.  She earned a bachelor's degree from University of the Ozarks, where she graduated cum laude, and a master's degree from the University of Arkansas.   A former counselor and teacher, Rep. Hobbs has served on the Benton County Sunshine School Board, where she was secretary.  She has been on the Church of the Nazarene District Advisory Board, the Drug-Free Rogers/Lowell Coalition, and the Benton County Meth Task Force. She previously served on the Benton County Quorum Court, and she is a recipient of the Church of the Nazarene Distinguished Service Award.

In her spare time, Rep. Hobbs enjoys reading, walking, and keeping up with current events.  She and her husband, Ray, have a son and a daughter. They are members of the New Hope Church of the Nazarene.