Arkansas House of Representatives

• Code Revision Commission
• House Committee on Insurance and Commerce
• House Committee on Judiciary
• House Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs
• House Courts & Civil Law Permanent Subcommittee of Education
• House Select Committee on Rules
• House State Agencies & Reorganization Permanent Subcommittee of State Agencies and Governmental Affairs
• Joint Committee on Constitutional Amendments
• State Agencies Subcommittee of Legislative Audit

• SB302 - TO REPEAL THE UNIFORM UNINCORPORATED NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION ACT AND TO ENACT THE REVISED UNIFORM UNINCORPORATED NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION ACT.
• SB309 - TO REGULATE THE ISSUANCE OF CLOSING PROTECTION LETTERS.
• SB333 - REGARDING THE AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY IN A CIVIL ACTION AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
• SB423 - REGARDING SUBSTANCES IN SCHEDULE I AND SCHEDULE VI AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
• SB889 - TO PERMIT HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO REGISTER FICTITIOUS NAMES.
• HCR1002 - RECOGNIZING NATIONAL FFA WEEK.
• HB1354 - TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR AMENDING COVENANTS RESTRICTING THE USE OR DEVELOPMENT OF REAL PROPERTY.
• HB1368 - CONCERNING VISITATION RIGHTS WITH A MINOR CHILD FOR A PARENT LISTED ON THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY.
• HB1369 - TO CREATE A SALES TAX HOLIDAY FOR CLOTHING, CLOTHING ACCESSORIES OR EQUIPMENT, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, SCHOOL ART SUPPLIES, AND SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL
• HB1388 - TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN TRANSFER FEE COVENANTS.
• HB1404 - TO AMEND OR REPEAL PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS JUSTICE BUILDING ACT.
• HB1420 - TO ALLOW A GRANDPARENT OR A SIBLING OVER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE TO ACCOMPANY A CHILD OF FIVE (5) TO THIRTEEN (13) YEARS OF AGE TO OBTAIN AN IDENTIFICATION CARD.
• HB1450 - THE ARKANSAS CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE 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.
• HB1534 - AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR MATHEMATICS, SCIENCES AND THE ARTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1563 - AN ACT TO AMEND JULI'S LAW; TO REQUIRE THAT A DNA SAMPLE BE TAKEN FROM A PERSON ARRESTED FOR RAPE AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
• HB1579 - TO AMEND STATUTES CONCERNING AUDITS PERFORMED BY THE DIVISION OF LEGISLATIVE AUDIT.
• HB1580 - TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ABUSE OF POLICE POWER UNDER THE ARKANSAS SPEED TRAP LAW.
• HB1581 - TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING COUNTY MONETARY MATTERS.
• HB1582 - CONCERNING AUDITS AND PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN ENTITIES THAT PROVIDE WATER SERVICES.
• HB1583 - TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING UNCLAIMED PROPERTY.
• HB1584 - CONCERNING COUNTY COLLECTORS.
• HB1585 - CONCERNING THE AWARD OF CONTRACTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY.
• HB1586 - TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL DEPOSITORY BOARDS AND DEPOSITORY AGREEMENTS.
• HB1588 - TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT ACCOUNTING LAW.
• HB1589 - TO AMEND MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTING LAWS.
• HB1590 - CONCERNING CERTAIN FINANCIAL PROCEDURES OF MUNICIPALITIES.
• HB1591 - CONCERNING THE ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL AFFAIRS OF CERTAIN CITIES.
• HB1599 - AN ACT FOR THE NATIONAL PARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE - CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, EQUIPMENT, PERSONAL SERVICES, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION EXPENSE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1608 - REGARDING THE EXPUNGEMENT OF MISDEMEANOR CONVICTIONS.
• 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.
• HB1678 - AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES - GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1679 - AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1841 - TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PAWNBROKERS, PRECIOUS METAL DEALER LICENSING, AND THE PURCHASE OF GOLD, SILVER, AND OTHER PRECIOUS METALS.
• 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.
• HB2033 - TO AMEND THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY REFORM ACT OF 1997
• HB2034 - TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
• HB2035 - AN ACT TO CREATE PROGRAMS TO PREVENT ELDER ABUSE.
• HB2036 - TO ALLOW A PERSON THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE A STATEMENT IN HIS OR HER WILL REGARDING PRETERMITTED HEIRS.
• HB2037 - TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
• HB2038 - TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING EXCEPTIONS FOR NUMBERING MOTORBOATS.
• HB2093 - TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS.
• HB2127 - AN ACT TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR EMPLOYERS TO RESPOND TO APPLICATIONS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND TO PROVIDE FOR ONLINE NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.

Rep. John T. Vines of Hot Springs is serving his first term in the Arkansas House of Representatives. He represents District 25, which encompasses part of Garland County.

During the 88^th General Assembly, Rep. Vines serves on the House Judiciary Committee, where he is chair of the Courts and Civil Law Subcommittee. He also serves on the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee and the House Rules Committee. In addition, he is a member of the Code Revision Commission.

Rep. Vines is a graduate of Newport High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Arkansas, and he holds a law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law .

Rep. Vines has been involved with several civic organizations. He is a member of the Hot Springs National Park Rotary Club, the Arkansas Bar Association, the Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, where he has served as chairperson, and the Hot Springs Boys and Girls Club. He was recently named to the Arkansas Business "40 Under 40" list of influential state business and political leaders. He and his wife, Libby, have two children.