Representative Charlene Fite
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Committees
- Aging, Children & Youth, Legislative & Military Affairs (House)
- Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC)
- Children & Youth Committee - Senate & Aging, Children & Youth, & Legislative Affairs- House
- Education Committee (House)
- Public Health, Welfare & Labor Committee (House)
- Public Transportation (House)
Recent Meetings
| Date | Committee | Speaking Time |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2023 | — | 65s |
| April 3, 2023 | Aging, Children & Youth, Legislative & Military Affairs (House) | 79s |
| April 14, 2021 | Aging, Children & Youth, Legislative & Military Affairs (House) | 548s |
| April 13, 2021 | Public Health, Welfare & Labor Committee (House) | 57s |
| March 23, 2021 | — | 480s |
| March 22, 2021 | Aging, Children & Youth, Legislative & Military Affairs (House) | 968s |
| Feb. 9, 2021 | Education Committee (House) | 238s |
| Feb. 4, 2021 | Education Committee (House) | 20s |
| Feb. 2, 2021 | — | 35s |
| Jan. 28, 2021 | Public Transportation (House) | 184s |
| Jan. 26, 2021 | Education Committee (House) | 6s |
| Jan. 25, 2021 | — | 7s |
| Jan. 21, 2021 | Aging, Children & Youth, Legislative & Military Affairs (House) | 131s |
| Jan. 19, 2021 | Education Committee (House) | 17s |
| Jan. 13, 2021 | Aging, Children & Youth, Legislative & Military Affairs (House) | 638s |
| Jan. 13, 2021 | — | 7s |
| Jan. 12, 2021 | — | 6s |
| Feb. 12, 2020 | Children & Youth Committee - Senate & Aging, Children & Youth, & Legislative Affairs- House | 285s |
| Jan. 17, 2020 | Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC) | 52s |
| Dec. 10, 2019 | Children & Youth Committee - Senate & Aging, Children & Youth, & Legislative Affairs- House | 20s |
| Nov. 4, 2019 | Aging, Children & Youth, Legislative & Military Affairs (House) | 359s |
| March 18, 2013 | — | 182s |
| March 15, 2013 | — | 20s |
| March 14, 2013 | — | 15s |
| March 14, 2013 | — | 381s |
| March 13, 2013 | — | 15s |
| March 13, 2013 | — | 9s |
| March 12, 2013 | — | 83s |
| March 11, 2013 | — | 98s |
| March 8, 2013 | — | 43s |
| March 7, 2013 | — | 359s |
| March 6, 2013 | — | 279s |
| March 4, 2013 | — | 53s |
| March 1, 2013 | — | 32s |
| Feb. 28, 2013 | — | 71s |
| Feb. 28, 2013 | — | 322s |
| Feb. 27, 2013 | — | 65s |
| Feb. 26, 2013 | — | 396s |
| Feb. 21, 2013 | — | 8s |
| Feb. 15, 2013 | — | 7s |
| Feb. 14, 2013 | — | 37s |
| Feb. 14, 2013 | — | 10s |
| Feb. 13, 2013 | — | 12s |
| Feb. 1, 2013 | — | 24s |
| Jan. 17, 2013 | — | 8s |
| Jan. 16, 2013 | — | 23s |
Recent Transcript Excerpts
you have something to bring. Our next meeting of this committee is on December the 10th, and the Capitol will be all beautifully decorated for Christmas at that time. And I think children will be singing, so we will enjoy being here.
Okay, seeing none, thank you so much for coming all the way
from Rogers. We appreciate your being with us today. And Representative Penzo, thank you so much for bringing this before us. I think it's important that we all learn as much about this as we possibly can. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Chair. And members, I don't see any more business before us unless one of
We had already adopted this for study at our last meeting in September, and this was just our presentation today to get more information of exactly what was involved in the study. So ignore that vote. We did not need that. This was just our chance to learn more about it, and it's already been adopted for study. And members, did you have any questions that you would like to ask while we have this expert witness
before us. All right. Senator Hester. Hey, so I
this particular study. Thank you for that explanation. All right, members, do I see a motion to adopt this study? Representative Crawford in a second. Representative Petty. Okay, I'm sorry, my mistake.
Thank you so much. Representative Penzo, could you summarize basically what your bill will change in existing law? I'll let Josh go
you remind us what that act does? It
Mr. Glissom, we'll look forward to hearing from you next time. Next, we have in your packets item G, and this is presentation of an ISP by Representative Penzo. Representative Penzo, this has been much in the news of late, so we are eager to hear your ISP. And please introduce your guest to the committee. Thank you, Madam Chair.
Members, let's give Ms. Rourke a hand and wish her well as she leaves us. and we thank you for the difficult work that you've done for the state of Arkansas and for our children. 38 years. Thank you.
Thank you, Madam. Thank you, Madam Chair.
see you? Thank you and welcome. So as you see, me and
This will be my last meeting. Members, let's
Aye. And this rule is reviewed. Thank you. Thank you, ma'am. Next on our agenda, we have the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division Quarterly Report, which will be April through June of this year, Exhibit F. And we have Major Jeff Drew with us and Debbie Roark. And Ms. Roark, is this your last meeting with us before your retirement?
Members, do you have any questions? Senator Bond, do you have a question or do you just look puzzled? Okay. Okay, I'm not seeing any questions. We do need a motion to review this rule. Okay. Representative Evans, we need a second. Representative Petty. All right, so all in favor, say aye.
So if you will introduce yourselves to the committee, and
have another report or was that all included in this
next report is from the Standards for Community Mental Health Centers and Clinics and the Accreditation Policy for Community Mental Health Centers and Clinics, which is Exhibition D in your handouts.
additional breakdown of information. Okay. Thank you so much. Safe travels. All right. Our
Birch, did you have a follow-up? Okay. Thank you. All right. Seeing no other
Bills Discussed
| Bill | Title | Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| HB1101 | TO AMEND THE AMOUNT OF SIGNATURES REQUIRED TO PETITION A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO MEET. | 4 |
| HB1265 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE UNLAWFUL PASSING OF A SCHOOL BUS. | 3 |
| HB1013 | TO AMEND ARKANSAS MUSIC APPRECIATION DAY. | 3 |
| HB1231 | TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDS TO TEACH THE 1619 PROJECT CURRICULUM; AND TO REDUCE FUNDS DISTRIBUTED TO … | 3 |
| HB1500 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED VETERANS, THEIR SURVIVING SPOUSES, AND THEIR MINOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN; … | 3 |
| HB1115 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE WEIGHT THRESHOLD FOR COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES. | 3 |
| HB1104 | TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTIONS. | 3 |
| SB77 | TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING EDUCATION RENEWAL ZONES. | 2 |
| HB1022 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING WHEN LIGHTED LAMPS ARE REQUIRED ON CERTAIN TYPES OF VEHICLES AND VESSELS. | 2 |
| HB1102 | TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL TRAINING ON SCHOOL SAFETY AND STUDENT DISCIPLINE FOR BOARD MEMBERS; TO STANDARDIZE THE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS REPORT; AND … | 2 |
| HB1186 | TO CREATE A WAIVER REGARDING THE MINIMUM AGE FOR ENROLLMENT IN PUBLIC SCHOOL. | 2 |
| HB1499 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS CHILD ABUSE/RAPE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMISSION; CONCERNING NOTICE OF SEVERE MALTREATMENT REPORTS; AND CONCERNING CERTAIN … | 2 |
| HB1754 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CHILD SUPPORT. | 2 |
| HR1004 | TO COMMEND FORMER REPRESENTATIVE J.R. ROGERS FOR HIS WORK IN CREATING THE ROCK 'N' ROLL HIGHWAY 67. | 2 |
| HR1008 | TO CONGRATULATE THE CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE SCHOOLS WITHIN THE DISTRICT ON BEING NAMED PURPLE STAR SCHOOLS. | 2 |
| HR1020 | TO RECOGNIZE THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF THE ARKANSAS 4-H PROGRAM ON OUR YOUTH AND TO CELEBRATE THE ONE-HUNDRED-TWELFTH ANNIVERSARY OF … | 2 |
| SB167 | TO PROVIDE FOR POST-ADOPTION CONTACT AGREEMENTS. | 2 |
| SB35 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING TUITION BENEFITS FOR SOLDIERS AND AIRMEN OF THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD; AND TO ALLOW A … | 2 |
| SB66 | TO ALLOW THE TUITION-FREE BENEFIT FOR SOLDIERS AND AIRMEN OF THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD TO APPLY TO PROGRAMS OF STUDY … | 2 |
| SB72 | TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL. | 2 |
| SB126 | TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE APPLICABILITY AND ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP … | 1 |
| SB130 | TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - PART 1. | 1 |
| SB131 | TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ARKANSAS CONCURRENT CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. | 1 |
| SB163 | TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS MILITARY AFFAIRS COUNCIL ACT; TO ESTABLISH THE MILITARY AFFAIRS GRANT PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | 1 |
| HB1850 | CONCERNING CHILD SUPPORT OWED BY A NONCUSTODIAL PARENT WHO IS INCARCERATED. | 1 |
| HB1894 | TO CREATE THE BLUE RIBBON TASK FORCE TO END CHILD ABUSE. | 1 |
| SB589 | CONCERNING THE MODIFICATION OF A CHILD CUSTODY OR VISITATION ORDER. | 1 |
| SB34 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPENSATION FOR TEACHERS IN THE NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM. | 1 |
| HB1388 | TO PROVIDE FOR VOLUNTARY POST-ADOPTION CONTACT AGREEMENTS. | 1 |
| HR1021 | TO RECOGNIZE AND CELEBRATE THIRTY-FIVE (35) YEARS OF HOMESCHOOLING IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. | 1 |