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R Arkansas House · District 97

Rep. Matthew Shepherd

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Total votes
4,816
all sessions
Attendance
75%
1,225 missed
Higher than 77% of chamber peers
With party
55%
of cast votes
Higher than 87% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
22%
some cross-party votes
Lower than 88% of chamber peers
Sponsored
150
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
6
assignments
4,816 roll-call votes

Voting record

Breaks with party 44% of the time

Yea
2,002
voted in favor
Nay
1,586
voted against
Absent
1,225
missed votes
Total cast
4,816
across all sessions
Crossed party
1,577
votes against own party
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Bill
Description
Vote
Result
Tally
Date
SB 34
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPENSATION FOR TEACHERS IN THE NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM. Against party
Nay
Passed
95–5
Feb 3, 2021
SB 35
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING TUITION BENEFITS FOR SOLDIERS AND AIRMEN OF THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD; AND TO ALLOW A TEMPORARY WAIVER OF THE COMPLETION OF THE INITIAL ACTIVE DUTY TRAINING REQUIREMENT. Against party
Nay
Passed
96–4
Feb 3, 2021
SB 131
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ARKANSAS CONCURRENT CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. Against party
Nay
Passed
91–6
Feb 3, 2021
HB 1244
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR AN IDENTIFICATION CARD WITHOUT A PHOTOGRAPH IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Absent
Passed
83–4
Feb 3, 2021
HB 1269
TO ALLOW A COUNTY TO AUTHORIZE THE OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS ON CERTAIN COUNTY ROADS BY ORDINANCE; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. Against party
Nay
Passed
98–2
Feb 3, 2021
HB 1068
TO CLARIFY THE TELEMEDICINE ACT; TO SPECIFY THAT THE HOME OF A PATIENT MAY BE AN ORIGINATING SITE FOR TELEMEDICINE AND THAT GROUP MEETINGS MAY BE PERFORMED VIA TELEMEDICINE; AND TO CLARIFY REIMBURSEMENT OF TELEMEDICINE SERVICES. Against party
Nay
Passed
97–3
Feb 3, 2021
HB 1322
TO AMEND THE TIMELINE FOR EMBALMING A DEAD BODY IN THE STATE. Against party
Nay
Passed
98–2
Feb 3, 2021
HB 1212
TO AMEND THE DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW; CONCERNING THE NONCHARGE OF EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CERTAIN UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CLAIMS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. Against party
Nay
Passed
98–2
Feb 3, 2021
HB 1102
TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL TRAINING ON SCHOOL SAFETY AND STUDENT DISCIPLINE FOR BOARD MEMBERS; TO STANDARDIZE THE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS REPORT; AND TO INCREASE THE TIME BY WHICH A BOARD MEMBER MAY CURE A TRAINING HOUR DEFICIENCY. Against party
Nay
Passed
96–3
Feb 3, 2021
HB 1101
TO AMEND THE AMOUNT OF SIGNATURES REQUIRED TO PETITION A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO MEET.
Absent
Passed
91–2
Feb 3, 2021
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