Arkansas House of Representatives

• House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development
• House Committee on Insurance and Commerce
• House Committee on Revenue and Taxation
• House Sales, Use, Miscellaneous Taxes & Exemptions Subcom of Rev. & Tax
• House Utilities Permanent Subcommittee of Insurance & Commerce
• Joint Committee on Energy
• Legislative Council Alternates

• SB97 - TO PROTECT RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED UNDER THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
• SB309 - TO REGULATE THE ISSUANCE OF CLOSING PROTECTION LETTERS.
• SB401 - TO REVISE THE REAL ESTATE LICENSEE LIEN ACT.
• HCR1002 - RECOGNIZING NATIONAL FFA WEEK.
• HCR1010 - CLAIMING STATES' RIGHTS UNDER THE TENTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.
• HB1061 - THE ATHLETE AGENT REFORM ACT OF 2011.
• HB1157 - TO INCREASE THE PROBATIONARY PERIOD OF POLICE OFFICERS SELECTED FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE POLICE.
• HB1211 - AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF A QUALIFYING DIAGNOSIS THAT ESTABLISHES CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES.
• HB1233 - TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND DOMESTIC JOB GROWTH; AND TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM SALES AND USE TAX FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS USED FOR PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
• 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
• HB1416 - AN ACT TO REMOVE THE INTEREST RATE LIMITATION FOR BONDS ISSUED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF AMENDMENT NO. 62 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
• HB1423 - AN ACT FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2011-2012 FISCAL YEAR.
• HB1424 - TO ESTABLISH LIABILITY PROTECTION FOR AGRITOURISM.
• 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.
• HB1496 - TO CONFORM THE SALVAGE AUCTION BUYER'S IDENTIFICATION CARD LAW TO THE COMMERCE CLAUSE OF ARTICLE 1, § 8 OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
• HB1552 - TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM SALES AND USE TAX FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PAID FOR WITH PUBLIC FUNDS AND USED FOR PUBLIC ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
• HB1553 - CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM SALES AND USE TAX FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PAID FOR WITH PUBLICLY FUNDED BONDS AND USED FOR PUBLIC ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
• HB1642 - AN ACT FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1643 - AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1646 - AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• HB1723 - REGARDING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO FIREARMS STATUTES.
• HB1750 - AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES - FIRE PROTECTION GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1751 - AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES - SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER AND AREA AGENCIES ON AGING GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
• HB1752 - AN ACT FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - 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.
• HB1887 - AN ACT TO CREATE THE PAIN-CAPABLE UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
• 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.
• HB1977 - CONCERNING LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXES.
• HB1978 - TO PROTECT LANDOWNERS’ PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS AND TO REGULATE A MUNICIPALITY'S EXERCISE OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT JURISDICTION, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES.
• HB1979 - AN ACT TO PROHIBIT ABORTIONS IN STATE-OWNED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES.
• HB1980 - TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY PROGRAM ACT.
• HB2089 - CONCERNING EXPENSES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT 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.
• HB2178 - TO ESTABLISH THE TEACHER EXCELLENCE AND SUPPORT SYSTEM AND ALIGN CURRENT LAW CONCERNING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TEACHER FAIR DISMISSAL WITH THE SYSTEM.

Rep. Bruce Westerman is serving his first term in the Arkansas House of Representatives. He represents District 30, which includes most of Garland County.

For the 88th General Assembly, Rep. Westerman serves on the House Revenue and Taxation Committee, where he chairs the Subcommittee on Sales, Use, Miscellaneous Taxes and Exemptions. He also serves on the House Insurance and Commerce Committee.  He currently serves as House Minority Leader.

Rep. Westerman is a graduate of Fountain Lake High School, where he was valedictorian. He has an undergraduate degree from the University of Arkansas and a master's degree in forestry from Yale University. He was named Outstanding Young Alumni from the University of Arkansas College of Engineering. He is an engineer and forester with Mid-South Engineering Company. Rep. Westerman is part of many organizations, including the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, where he served as president of the state chapter. He is also a former chair of the Arkansas Academy of Biological and Agricultural Engineers.

Rep. Westerman enjoys hunting and fishing in his spare time. He and his wife, Sharon, have three sons and one daughter.