- Phone
- 870-656-7664
- jack.fortner@arkansashouse.org
- Address
- 343 MC 4016
Yellville 72687-9030
Biography
Rep. Jack Fortner is serving his fourth full term in the Arkansas House. He represents District 4 which includes portions of Marion and Baxter counties.
For the 94th General Assembly, Rep. Fortner serves as the Chair of the House Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee. He also serves on the House Revenue and Taxation Committee and the Arkansas Legislative Council.
He is a veteran of the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam War. He is an alumnus of the University of Nevada.
Rep. Fortner is a small business owner and cattleman.
Rep. Fortner previously served as a Justice of the Peace for Marion County. He also served as a member of the Marion County Regional Airport Board and the Planning Commission
Rep. Fortner is a member of the American Legion and the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association.
He has taught Sunday School classes for the last 25 years.
Term & Background
- Term Served
- 2015, 91st General Assembly, 92nd General Assembly, 93rd General Assembly, 94th General Assembly
- Seniority
- 29
- Past Service
- Justice of the Peace, Airport Board, Planning Board, First Term House 2016 in a special election, 2017, 2019, 2021
- Occupation
- Retired Businessman
- Religion
- Baptist
Newsroom
- Sales Tax Holiday July 24, 2026
- A Record Year for Tourism July 17, 2026
- Celebrating 250 Years July 2, 2026
- Improving the Arkansas State Crime Lab June 29, 2026
- 2026 Fiscal Session Week 3 April 24, 2026
- 2026 Fiscal Session Week 2 April 17, 2026
- Week 1 of the 2026 Fiscal Session April 10, 2026
