House Calendar
Monday, March 18, 2013
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30 AM)
TO PROVIDE DIGITAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO CLARIFY THE RESTRICTIONS ON THE PARTICIPATION OF A MEMBER OF A STATE BOARD OR COMMISSION OR A BOARD MEMBER OF AN ENTITY THAT RECEIVES STATE FUNDS IN A MATTER IN WHICH THE MEMBER HAS A PECUNIARY INTEREST.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS BENEFIT CORPORATION ACT.
TO REGULATE THE PROCEDURES FOR AN INSURANCE ADJUSTER LICENSE.
TO PROMOTE ADOPTION IN ARKANSAS BY PROTECTING THE PRIVACY OF THE RELINQUISHING PARENT.
TO CLARIFY THE REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PHYSICIAN OFFICE-BASED SURGERY BY ASSIGNING THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY TO THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD.
TO REQUIRE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION; AND TO REQUIRE A SYSTEM TO LINK DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBERS AND MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES.
TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF PROSECUTING ATTORNEY AS A NONPARTISAN OFFICE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DATES OF CERTAIN ELECTIONS.
CONCERNING SALARIES FOR COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES.
CONGRATULATING THE MALVERN HIGH SCHOOL LADY LEOPARDS.
REGARDING THE OFFENSE OF STALKING AND TO ESTABLISH CIVIL LIABILITY FOR STALKING.
TO CREATE A MECHANISM FOR TRANSFERRING BACK TO ARKANSAS ANY ARKANSAS CITIZEN WHO HAS BEEN ADMITTED TO A PRIVATE HOSPITAL IN ANOTHER STATE FOR THE TREATMENT OF MENTAL ILLNESS.
TO PREVENT THE USE OF CERTAIN ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN THE POLLING PLACE.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - GRANTS TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2013-2014 FISCAL YEAR.
TO PROMOTE THE INTEGRITY OF A PUBLIC SERVANT OR PUBLIC OFFICIAL; AND TO REQUIRE THAT A PUBLIC SERVANT OR PUBLIC OFFICIAL FOUND GUILTY OF CERTAIN OFFENSES REPAY HIS OR HER DEBT AND A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF HIS OR HER SALARY.
TO DEDICATE SALES AND USE TAX REVENUE FROM THE SALES OF NEW AND USED VEHICLES AND ROAD-USER ITEMS AND SERVICES FOR ROADWAY MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, AND RECONSTRUCTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO THE PROMULGATION OF WATER QUALITY STANDARDS; TO IMPROVE THE PROCESS FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING WATER QUALITY STANDARDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ELIGIBILITY FOR BURIAL IN A STATE VETERANS' CEMETERY.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(08:30 AM)
TO CREATE THE TRUTH IN HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONER ADVERTISING ACT.
CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN RESPONDING TO HIGHWAY EMERGENCIES, THE RECOVERY OF COSTS IN RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES, AND CLARIFYING ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION.
Bills for Consideration
(01:30 PM)
COMMENDING OFFICER MICHAEL NEAL ON HIS SELECTION AS A MEDAL OF VALOR RECIPIENT.
TO COMMEND AND ENCOURAGE THE RELATIONSHIP AND ECONOMIC RELATIONS BETWEEN TAIWAN AND ARKANSAS AND TO COMMEND DIRECTOR GENERAL LIAO FOR ADVANCING ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE BETWEEN TAIWAN AND ARKANSAS.
TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO CERTAIN OFFICIALS THE REGISTRY AT THE ARKANSAS CRIME INFORMATION CENTER THAT LISTS ALL PERSONS WHO WERE ADJUDICATED TO HAVE A MENTAL DISEASE OR DEFECT OR WERE INVOLUNTARILY COMMITTED.
TO ADD FICTIVE KIN AS A PLACEMENT OPTION FOR JUVENILES; AND TO DEFINE FICTIVE KIN.
CONCERNING A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK IN CASES OF CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION.
TO ENSURE THAT VETERANS ARE PROVIDED DOCUMENTS UNDER THE VETERANS PREFERENCE LAW AND CLARIFY THE VETERANS PREFERENCE LAW TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE A PRIOR APPROVAL PROCESS FOR EXPERIMENTAL AND INVESTIGATIONAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES AND MEDICAL DEVICES.
TO PROTECT A LAST VOTE; TO ALLOW A VOTE CAST BY ABSENTEE BALLOT BEFORE THE DEATH OF A VOTER TO BE COUNTED; AND TO REPEAL A PORTION OF THE ABSENTEE BALLOT LAW.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES LICENSE PLATE.
TO REMOVE FROM THE GOVERNOR'S DISASTER EMERGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES THE POWER TO SUSPEND OR LIMIT THE SALE, DISPENSING, OR TRANSPORTATION OF FIREARMS.
TO AUTHORIZE A LIMITED LICENSE FOR SELF-SERVICE STORAGE INSURANCE.
TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING A MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING NOTICE PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN QUORUM COURT COMMITTEE MEETINGS.
TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX FOR UTILITIES USED BY QUALIFYING AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES AND QUALIFYING AQUACULTURE AND HORTICULTURE EQUIPMENT.
TO CLARIFY THE FORMS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR THE REDEMPTION OF TAX-DELINQUENT LAND OR TO SET ASIDE A SALE OF TAX-DELINQUENT LAND.
TO AUTHORIZE GENERAL USE OF SEVERANCE GAS TURNBACK FUNDS BY MUNICIPALITIES; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
TO REQUIRE BIRTHING FACILITIES TO PERFORM PULSE OXIMETRY SCREENINGS FOR CRITICAL CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE ON NEWBORNS BEFORE DISCHARGE.
TO CLARIFY THE FACULTY STATUS OF MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ADMISSIONS BOARD.
TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO REPORT THE ENROLLMENT OF A STUDENT WHO IS A MILITARY DEPENDENT
TO REQUIRE A PERIOD OF SILENCE AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SCHOOL DAY.
TO AMEND THE ELIGIBILITY PROVISIONS FOR THE ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM; TO ENSURE HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS HAVE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR THE ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF THEFT BY RECEIVING.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE PRIORITY OF DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE STATE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FUND; TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO CLARIFY THE FUND; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CREATING THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL PROCUREMENT OF A FIREARM OR AMMUNITION.
CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF BODY ARMOR.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS UNIFORM COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT, § 27-23-101 ET SEQ., TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE REGULATIONS AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
TO AMEND THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
CONCERNING CENTRAL REGISTRY CHECKS, DISQUALIFYING OFFENSES, AND OTHER CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS REQUIRED UNDER SOME EMPLOYMENT TERMS.
TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF EDUCATION REGARDING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME.
TO AMEND THE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 CONCERNING THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR AND IN SUPPORT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
TO MODIFY THE LIMITS OF MUNICIPAL TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION.
TO ALLOW A COUNTY SHERIFF TO ISSUE DEBIT CARDS TO RELEASED INMATES IN ORDER TO CLEAR THE INMATE'S COMMISSARY TRUST ACCOUNT.
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF A QUORUM IN CIVIL SERVICE MATTERS IN CITIES OF THE FIRST CLASS.
CONCERNING REFORMS TO THE CURRENT ALIMONY AND CHILD SUPPORT STATUTES.
AN ACT CONCERNING A GUARDIANSHIP SUBSIDY; AND THE ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES IN CERTAIN GUARDIANSHIP CASES.
TO DEFINE "SIBLING" AS IT APPLIES TO TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO ESTABLISH THE ADVANCED PLACEMENT TRAINING AND INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ALTERNATIVE COUNTY BOOKKEEPING METHODS.
TO AUTHORIZE INVESTMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS IN ADDITIONAL INVESTMENTS INSURED BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE PARTICIPATION OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS INDIRECTLY PAID BY A SYSTEM EMPLOYER IN THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO COMPEL PAYMENT OF DELINQUENT EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS FROM AN ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM EMPLOYER FOR AMOUNTS DUE AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND VARIOUS STATE SECURITIES LAWS; AND TO REGULATE SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS AND CLARIFY THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PARTIES TO SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS FIRE AND POLICE PENSION REVIEW BOARD.
CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION ACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO REQUIRE AUTOMATIC ENROLLMENT OF A NEW STATE EMPLOYEE IN A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN; AND TO PROVIDE OPT-OUT PROVISIONS FOR A NEW STATE EMPLOYEE.
TO EXEMPT ORGANIZED CAMPS AND RELIGIOUS AND NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTERS FROM THE DEFINITION OF EMPLOYEE UNDER THE MINIMUM WAGE LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "EXEMPT COMMODITIES AND SERVICES" IN THE ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW.
AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF CORRECTION TO IMPLEMENT A COPAY CHARGE FOR INMATE-INITIATED HEALTH CARE REQUESTS.
TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE MASTER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL PROGRAM.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAWS GOVERNING EDUCATOR LICENSURE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAWS GOVERNING BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR EDUCATORS, FISCAL OFFICERS, NONLICENSED SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF, AND STUDENT TEACHERS.
TO AMEND THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION RATE FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
CONCERNING PERMANENCY PLANNING HEARINGS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION OF DRIVING PRIVILEGES FOR MINOR IN POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL.
TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR THE ARKANSAS VOLUNTARY ENHANCED SECURITY DRIVER’S LICENSE AND IDENTIFICATION CARD ACT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY ARKANSAS LAW RELATED TO NOTARIES PUBLIC.
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF AN UNBORN CHILD IN THE CRIMINAL CODE AND IN WRONGFUL DEATH ACTIONS.