Representative Ward

Meeting — March 30, 2011 (59:02)

tenant laws. And it's a good bill. I think that due to the fact that there are more renters and there are more landlords now in the state of Arkansas, and it's something that we really need to do is establish those types of laws. So I really appreciate

Meeting — March 30, 2011 (58:31)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, House Bill 2171 is a bill to establish landlord-tenant laws or to appoint a committee to study landlord-tenant laws. Currently, Arkansas is one of four states that is in the union that does not have landlord-tenant laws. And this particular bill here will allow a committee to be appointed to actually study landlord-tenant laws tenant laws and report back to the governor on different states that currently have landlord

Meeting — March 24, 2011 (1:13:26)

to limit debate to both sides.

Meeting — March 24, 2011 (9:32)

hand up fast enough I just want to clarify does it have anything to do with scope of practice we had an issue a couple weeks ago with the bill that we thought might touch on that no no we we took out

Meeting — March 22, 2011 (1:21:33)

Dr. Nash, you have 19 counties listed as red line counties. Since you list these 19 counties, have you seen any significant decline in the life expectancy in these particular counties since you actually list them? These counties were defined

Meeting — March 22, 2011 (1:10:36)

take out that one week. Is there any way that you may be able to compromise to amend your bill to leave in at least the 26th week rather than going from a 25 week to more or less help Arkansas economy with that particular part of it? MR. Well, the

Meeting — March 22, 2011 (1:10:16)

Word, you're recognized. MR. Thank you, Madam Chair. Representative Carter, in listening to Mr. Bale testimony just a moment ago about the amount of money that will be removed from Arkansas economy from $4 to $6 million, if

Meeting — March 22, 2011 (55:10)

Yes, sir. Prior to this max of $451, do you know what the max were prior to this? Max, the max amount payable prior to this $451. It was, I think last night I

Meeting — March 22, 2011 (54:32)

have a follow-up? Also, since you mentioned the Arkansas workforce, where is the Arkansas workforce on this particular piece of legislation?

Meeting — March 22, 2011 (53:41)

Representative Ward, you're recognized. Thank you, Madam Chair. You mentioned that there is a formula in place to determine the benefits. benefits, and even if a person may qualify for more benefits. How did you come up with the $451 max benefit? That's what the max is today. And so actually even if the formula dictates that the person should be entitled, then max

Meeting — March 22, 2011 (13:00)

I understand you to say – excuse me. Did I understand you to say that your insurance company, the same carrier, pay for this type of surgery in other states, but not in the state of Arkansas? And

Meeting — March 14, 2011 (9:54)

Mr. Floyd Abbott died six years later, not of complication of the kidney problem, but for other complications. In 1976, Bob Abbott successfully incorporated the National Kidney Foundation in the state of Arkansas, and he is still on the board of directors

Meeting — March 14, 2011 (9:19)

In the early 70s, Bob came to the state capitol and spoke uninvited before the Joint Budget Committee and also talked with U.S. Representative Wilbur Mill, who liked the idea of having dialysis and transportation covered in the Medicare bill through Social Security. It was passed by the Congress and was one of the first health care bill included in the Social Security Act. On Valentine Day, 1974, Floyd Abbott became the first rental patient in the state of Arkansas to receive a kidney transplant.

Meeting — March 14, 2011 (8:46)

In 1970, Bob's father was diagnosed with end-stage renal failure disease. His family was told at that time that his father needed to get his business in order. His family could not afford the treatment of dialysis. This was the response that Bob could not accept. Bob and his sibling was able to raise enough money to purchase a dialysis machine that was set up in the back room of his parents' home. Bob and his sibling worked together twice a week to provide in-home dialysis for his father.

Meeting — March 14, 2011 (8:15)

In 1957, Bob took a $5 course in watch repair offered through the Chicago School of Watchmakers. He

Meeting — March 14, 2011 (8:38)

own business, the Abbott Enterprise, which is now an international manufacturing and repair company that serviced items to trucking industry.

Meeting — March 14, 2011 (7:42)

Bob is the proud parent of two daughters, of two kids, daughter Amanda Abbott and also his son Jordan Abbott. Excuse me, I'm sorry, Abbott, I'm sorry. He also is the proud grandparents of two 13-year-old grandson, Christopher Abbott and also Reese Ware. Bob worked at the Shoesign Board delivering newspapers, and in the mid-50s was hired as a telegraph operator with the Combat Railroad.

Meeting — March 14, 2011 (7:09)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, you're right. Today, colleagues, we face special honor to Mr. Bob Abbott of Pine Bluff. Mr. Abbott was born May the 8th, 1935, just outside of Spartan, Arkansas, in Dallas County. He is the second son of Floyd and Virginia Abbott. Mr. Abbott graduated from Sparkman High School in 1953.

Meeting — March 14, 2011 (6:48)

you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would also like to have a special privilege

Meeting — March 3, 2011 (1:45:39)

and there is no certificate in there showing that they have completed this particular training uh... will the school district or the state uh... honored the fact that uh... they have not completed training still renew their license i'm not certain