Arkansas House of Representatives

• Arkansas Legislative Council
• Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission Oversight Committee
• Claims Subcommittee of the Joint Budget Committee
• Educational Institutions Subcommittee of Legislative Audit
• House Committee on Education
• House Committee on Public Health, Welfare and Labor
• House Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs
• House Early Childhood Permanent Subcommittee of Education
• House Select Committee on Rules
• House State Agencies & Reorganization Permanent Subcommittee of State Agencies and Governmental Affairs
• Joint Budget Committee
• Joint Committee on Constitutional Amendments
• Litigation Reports Oversight Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council
• Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review (PEER) Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council
• Review 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.
• SB96 - TO MOVE INDEPENDENCE COUNTY TO THE NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS DISTRICT FAIR AND LIVESTOCK SHOW IN IZARD COUNTY.
• SB157 - AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT APPLICANTS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TEST NEGATIVE FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE.
• SB161 - TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE PERTAINING TO RETIREMENT OPTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES OF PARTICULAR INSTITUTIONS.
• SB221 - THE ARKANSAS FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY ACT.
• SB292 - TO ALLOW THE TRANSFER ON DEATH TO A BENEFICIARY OF CERTAIN VEHICLES AND MOTORBOATS THAT ARE REGISTERED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION.
• SB430 - TO AMEND THE ASSESSMENT ON THE SALE OF RICE; TO REQUIRE THE BUYER TO COLLECT AND REMIT THE ASSESSMENT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE COLLECTED ASSESSMENTS AND CONSIDERATION OF PRODUCER PREFERENCES.
• SB720 - TO REGULATE THE ISSUANCE OF A BROKER'S PRICE OPINION BY A REAL ESTATE LICENSEE.
• HB1061 - THE ATHLETE AGENT REFORM ACT OF 2011.
• HB1118 - TO ESTABLISH AN INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT FOR THE REHABILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CENTRAL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS AND TO ESTABLISH AN EMERGENCY.
• HB1314 - TO ALLOW A SURVIVING SPOUSE OF A DISABLED VETERAN OR ARMED SERVICES MEMBER WHO DIED WITHIN THE SCOPE OF MILITARY DUTY TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOLLOWING REMARRIAGE.
• HB1450 - THE ARKANSAS CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE ACT.
• HB1474 - TO EXTEND THE TIME IN WHICH CERTAIN LANDS MAY BE DETACHED AFTER AN ANNEXATION PROCEEDING.
• HB1475 - AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE ASSISTANCE THAT CHIROPRACTIC AIDES PROVIDE TO LICENSED CHIROPRACTORS.
• HB1485 - TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING EMBALMERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, AND FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENTS.
• HB1486 - TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING BURIAL ASSOCIATIONS.
• 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.
• HB1766 - TO CREATE A LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR OUT-OF-STATE VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATION AT THE MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AND TO PROVIDE LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR VETERINARIANS IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES.
• HB1793 - TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING BOOKS AND ACCOUNTING RECORDS UNDER THE ARKANSAS NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT.
• HB1830 - AN ACT TO RESTORE THE WORKER’S COMPENSATION CONCESSION FOR CHIROPRACTIC TO THE PREVIOUS LEVEL.
• HB1831 - AN ACT TO ALLOW MEDICAID RECIPIENTS DIRECT ACCESS TO CHIROPRACTORS WITHOUT REFERRAL FROM A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN.
• HB1857 - TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX FOR ORTHOTIC DEVICES AND ORTHOTIC SERVICES.
• 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.
• HB1994 - TO CREATE A DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED COURT PROGRAM.
• HB1995 - TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING EXCESSIVE STUDENT ABSENCES FROM PUBLIC SCHOOL.

Rep. James McLean of Batesville is serving his second term in the Arkansas House of Representatives. He represents District 72, which includes part of Independence County.

During the 88th General Assembly, Rep. McLean serves on Arkansas Legislative Council, where he chairs the Peer Review Subcommittee. He also serves as vice-chair of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission Legislative Oversight Committee. In addition, he serves on the House Education Committee, where he is vice-chair of the Subcommittee for Early Education. Rep. McLean also serves on the House Rules Committee, the Joint Budget Committee, and the House Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs. During his first term, Rep. McLean served as vice-chair of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission Legislative Oversight committee, and he served on both the House Public Transportation Committee and the House Committee for City, County and Local Affairs.

Rep. McLean earned degrees from the University of the Ozarks and Arkansas State University. He works as a funeral director. He and his wife, Katie, are Methodist. They have two young children.