Representative Jon Milligan
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Committees
- Aging, Children & Youth, Legislative & Military Affairs (House)
- Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development (House)
- ALC - Review
- Boys State
- City, County & Local Affairs Committee (House)
- Public Transportation (House)
- Revenue & Taxation (House)
- State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House)
Recent Meetings
| Date | Committee | Speaking Time |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | — | 28s |
| May 30, 2025 | Boys State | 1341s |
| April 15, 2025 | — | 75s |
| April 15, 2025 | Public Transportation (House) | 14s |
| April 2, 2025 | City, County & Local Affairs Committee (House) | 93s |
| April 1, 2025 | Public Transportation (House) | 47s |
| March 31, 2025 | — | 14s |
| March 20, 2025 | — | 24s |
| March 20, 2025 | Revenue & Taxation (House) | 38s |
| March 20, 2025 | Public Transportation (House) | 90s |
| March 19, 2025 | City, County & Local Affairs Committee (House) | 36s |
| March 10, 2025 | — | 7s |
| March 3, 2025 | — | 3s |
| Feb. 27, 2025 | — | 178s |
| July 18, 2023 | ALC - Review | 15s |
| April 5, 2023 | State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) | 26s |
| April 3, 2023 | Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development (House) | 76s |
| Jan. 13, 2021 | Aging, Children & Youth, Legislative & Military Affairs (House) | 33s |
Recent Transcript Excerpts
I also have an autistic nephew, a lot of military in the family. and me and Senator Wallace has talked about the committee he chairs on the Senate and I look forward to working with each and every one of y'all and moving the committee
thank you, Madam Chair. I'm Representative John Milligan. I'm from District 53, which is Craighead County, Eastern Craighead County, takes it part of Jonesboro. But, you know, the name of the committee, I believe, touches us all. Sounds like everybody here is here for a heartfelt reason.
of the chair. I asked him, he said no, and you asked, and he had a whole paragraph to say.
and it will be established by a rule by the Ag Department. Now, I'm going to have Mr. Childress explain about that $10 and where that goes, because us three would not come down to the table and do any damage to a farmer or try to hurt a farmer. So I'm going to let him explain about this $10. I'm sorry Mr. Childress is going to explain about the $10 in this bill if that's okay with you
federation committee house bill 1827 that you'll see on the first page there it moves the arkansas natural resource commission to the department of agriculture and you can read there but it does not affect the rules does not affect anything just moves them over now i will say this morning on the way down here i had some phone calls If you will go to page 4 of the bill, line 12, it talks about a $10 fee that this bill does away with,
representative john milligan district 33 mr chair if you don't care i'd like to ask secretary ward and uh mr childers to come to end the
But we had an ordinance that said anybody could get on the agenda, I believe it was a Thursday by noon before the meeting or Friday before the meeting. So that's going to, what they're going to publish, you're saying 48 hours, so are the cities going
mayor there for 10 years in Olan Lake City, and we, of course, went by all the rules for our meetings.
money they're taking. That's what this bill does. I'm open to any questions. Thank you, appreciate a good vote. And I'll thank Rep. Stimel and Woodridge and Kavanaugh and Vaught for help me and Cozart. Thank you. Rep.
you Mr. Speaker. Colleagues SB 400 the title says
fair funding it does not mess with the money side of this that's a total living statute and Senator Irvin run this bill on the other end she met with everybody involved this is all agreed upon language all this does if they're the people that receive the fair funding, if there's a few more qualifications, make sure they're good stewards of the tax
pass motion do pass Any discussion on the motion? All in favor say aye. Aye. All opposed? Motion passes. Thank you. Congratulations.
you're recognized. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'm over here, guys. since 2017 how much do you know how much money that our house has been given is it the same amount every year 2.5 or is it varied do you
the House. It has been a great time being up here and controlling debate. There being no further business, this session of Arkansas Boys State is adjourned, signed die. .
questioners please rise representative Mayberry for a purpose a question yeah you're recognized I just
This chamber will now take a 10-minute recess and will reconvene at
are recognized to speak against this piece of legislation. Please be
wishing to speak against this piece of legislation? Representative Steele, you
Representative Furman, for what purpose? You are recognized. This is for Section
Thank you. Representative Perry, for what purpose? Question. You're recognized. So the
Bills Discussed
| Bill | Title | Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| SB261 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF AN ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE ON CERTAIN ROADS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING … | 6 |
| HB1845 | TO ALLOW THE ELECTRONIC ADMINISTRATION OF DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE OWNERSHIP OF MOTOR VEHICLES; TO AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC LIEN, TITLING, AND … | 6 |
| HB1371 | TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE COMPLETION OF A HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COURSE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A COMMERCIAL DRIVER … | 4 |
| HB1284 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO PAY A COURT-ORDERED … | 4 |
| HB1550 | CONCERNING EXPEDITED SECURITY SCREENINGS AT AN AIRPORT. | 4 |
| HB1623 | TO EXEMPT H-2A VISA PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE A VALID INTERNATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT FROM THE SKILLS PORTION OF … | 4 |
| HB1834 | TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES. | 3 |
| SB379 | TO REPEAL THE LAW REQUIRING THE TAX ADVISORY COUNCIL TO SUBMIT A REPORT. | 3 |
| SB416 | TO REPEAL THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM; AND TO REPEAL THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE FUND. | 3 |
| HB1594 | TO CREATE A FARMER SALES TAX IDENTIFICATION CARD; AND TO RELIEVE A SELLER OF SALES TAX REMITTANCE LIABILITY UPON GOOD … | 3 |
| HB1798 | TO ESTABLISH A GREEN ENVELOPE PROGRAM. | 3 |
| HB1738 | TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED VETERANS. | 3 |
| HB1796 | TO REQUIRE THE DISPLAY OF GENDER INFORMATION ON AN ARKANSAS DRIVER’S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD. | 3 |
| HB1094 | AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - TOBACCO PREVENTION AND CESSATION PROGRAMS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR. | 2 |
| HB1674 | TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO CERTAIN RURAL HOSPITAL ORGANIZATIONS; AND TO CREATE THE HELPING ENHANCE ACCESS … | 2 |
| HB1687 | TO PROVIDE THAT A WATER AUTHORITY IS EXEMPT FROM ALL EXCISE TAXES. | 2 |
| HB1658 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES; AND TO DEFINE "DEPLOYMENT" FOR PURPOSES OF THE EXCEPTION TO … | 2 |
| HB1657 | TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS WOOD ENERGY PRODUCTS AND FOREST MAINTENANCE INCOME TAX CREDIT. | 2 |
| HB1665 | TO REPEAL THE CREDIT ALLOWED AGAINST THE INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX FOR ACCIDENT AND HEALTH COMPREHENSIVE HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL COVERAGE BASED … | 2 |
| HB1698 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INCOME TAX TREATMENT OF EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR AN EMPLOYEE'S MEMBERSHIP IN A HEALTHCARE SHARING … | 2 |
| HB1216 | TO CREATE THE FREE MARKET ZONES ACT; AND TO EXEMPT A BUSINESS LOCATED IN AN OPPORTUNITY ZONE FROM THE INCOME … | 2 |
| HB1569 | TO CREATE THE SECURE ROADS AND SAFE TRUCKING ACT OF 2025; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMMERCIAL DRIVERS; TO CREATE … | 2 |
| HB1636 | TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SOFT DRINK TAX ACT, AS AFFIRMED BY REFERRED ACT 1 OF 1994; AND TO PHASE OUT … | 2 |
| HB1265 | AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR. | 2 |
| HB1523 | CONCERNING MISSING PERSONS ALERTS; TO CODIFY THE ARKANSAS AMBER ALERT SYSTEM; TO CODIFY THE ARKANSAS SILVER ALERT SYSTEM; AND TO … | 2 |
| HB1326 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SPECIAL ALLOWANCES TO ENCOURAGE EARLY RETIREMENT AND MANAGE EARLY RETIREMENT WINDOW INCENTIVES FOR EMPLOYEES OF … | 2 |
| HB1670 | TO CREATE THE PRECEPTOR TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAM; AND TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR CERTAIN MEDICAL OR COUNSELING PROFESSIONALS TO TRAIN CERTAIN … | 2 |
| HB1671 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE GROSS RECEIPTS TAX; AND TO CREATE A GENERAL SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR … | 2 |
| HB1049 | TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING CRIMINAL OFFENSES; AND TO CRIMINALIZE UNLAWFUL SQUATTING. | 2 |
| HB1606 | TO ALLOW A LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO AUTHORIZE THE OPERATION OF A UTILITY TASK VEHICLE ON A DESIGNATED PUBLIC STREET OR … | 2 |