House Calendar
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30 AM)
TO ADDRESS REQUIREMENTS A CONSTABLE HAS TO MEET IN ORDER TO CONDUCT CERTAIN DUTIES.
TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR FILING FOR OFFICE BY A NONPARTISAN JUDICIAL CANDIDATE.
CREATING A PRIVATE METAL RECYCLER OVERSIGHT COMMISSION; TO VEST THE COMMISSION WITH CERTAIN REGULATORY AND ENFORCEMENT POWERS; TO DETERMINE MEMBERSHIP; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATIONS OF THE COMMISSION.
TO AMEND AND EXPAND THE ARKANSAS ARTS AND CULTURAL DISTRICTS ACT; AND TO CREATE TAX INCENTIVES RELATED TO ARTS AND CULTURAL DISTRICTS.
TO AMEND AND EXPAND THE ARKANSAS CENTRAL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT REHABILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT ACT.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES.
CONGRATULATING THE JACKSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAMS FOR BOTH WINNING THE 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
TO PROVIDE DIGITAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
CONCERNING MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION FOR A PERSON IN THE CUSTODY OF A COUNTY JAIL.
TO SUSPEND ADMINISTRATIVE REORGANIZATIONS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS; TO REQUIRE A STUDY OF ADMINISTRATIVE REORGANIZATIONS AND STUDENT TRANSPORTATION IN SMALL AND RURAL DISTRICTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE STERILIZATION OF CERTAIN DOGS OR CATS OVER SIX (6) MONTHS OF AGE.
TO ADDRESS ISSUES CONCERNING THE LOSS OF ACADEMIC CREDIT BY PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN DAY TREATMENT PROGRAMS.
CONCERNING SEARCH WARRANTS FOR FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION; TO PROVIDE FOR MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCES; AND TO BE KNOWN AS "JENNY'S LAW".
TO AMEND THE STATUTES CONCERNING THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS.
TO REQUIRE THE POSTING OF A WARNING SIGN IN A PRIVATE CLUB; AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC CONCERNING THE RISK OF DRINKING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DURING PREGNANCY.
TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO CREATE A TIER II BENEFIT PROGRAM.
TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF THE MEDICAID INSPECTOR GENERAL; AND TO DEVELOP AND TEST NEW METHODS OF MEDICAID CLAIMS AND UTILIZATION REVIEW.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS - YOUTH ENTREPRENEUR CENTERS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PERMITTING OF SPIRITUOUS LIQUOR AND VINOUS LIQUOR SUPPLIERS AND THE REGISTRATION OF BRAND LABELS; TO ESTABLISH THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL FUND; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE LIFETIME HUNTING LICENSES AND FISHING LICENSES TO CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS.
REGARDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE.
REGARDING PROTECTION OF AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT AND IMPLEMENTS; AND TO REGULATE TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING CERTAIN METALS ASSOCIATED WITH AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION.
TO REQUIRE HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS TO PROVIDE FOR CORRECTIVE SURGERY FOR CRANIOFACIAL ANOMALY.
TO REGULATE SPENDING BY STATE ENTITIES IN RELATION TO GIFTS, FOOD, AND OTHER ITEMS AND SERVICES PROVIDED TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE EQUALIZATION AMENDMENT.
Bills for Consideration
(01:30 PM)
TO AMEND THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LAW CONCERNING LOCAL OPTION ELECTIONS FOR A TERRITORIAL SUBDIVISION THAT IS LOCATED IN A WET COUNTY AND WAS VOTED DRY BY A DEFUNCT VOTING DISTRICT FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1942.
COMMENDING THE MEMORY PROJECT TEAM AT LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENT IN PUBLISHING "MAPPING THE ROAD TO CHANGE".
TO ENACT THE "MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT FAIRNESS ACT".
CONCERNING THE SALE OF UNCLAIMED SEIZED FIREARMS.
REGARDING CERTAIN COMMUNICATIONS MADE TO A CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT MEMBER BY AN EMERGENCY RESPONDER.
REGARDING THE FORM OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ADDRESSING DEFECTS IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF RECORDED INSTRUMENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING APPEALS TO CIRCUIT COURT IN CERTAIN MUNICIPAL PLANNING MATTERS.
MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN AND OTHER WEAPONS IN CERTAIN PLACES.
TO CLARIFY THE RIGHT OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND AN OWNER OR OPERATOR TO ACCESS PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF INVESTIGATION, SITE ASSESSMENT, OR CORRECTIVE ACTION.
TO PHASE OUT ISOLATED SCHOOL FUNDING UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO PERMIT CERTAIN PERSONS TO POSSESS A FIREARM IN A RETAIL LIQUOR STORE THAT SELLS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR OFF-PREMISES CONSUMPTION; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FIREARMS.
TO REPEAL CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATING TO EDUCATION BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
TO ENHANCE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS AND POSTSECONDARY COMPLETION IN ARKANSAS.
TO REQUIRE SCHOOL BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CERTAIN SALARY INCREASES.
TO PROVIDE FOR A TYPE 3 TRANSFER OF THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WAP); AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE TIME AND METHOD OF THE PAYMENT OF PROCEEDS OF SALES OF OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION.
CONCERNING PLANNING FOR AN ABSENTEE MAYOR IN CITIES OF THE FIRST CLASS, CITIES OF THE SECOND CLASS, AND INCORPORATED TOWNS.
TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SURETY COMPANIES THAT ISSUE BONDS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION.
GRANTING REPRESENTATIVE AUTHORITY TO THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION FOR GOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION WITH WILDLIFE PURPOSES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PETITIONS FOR AN ELECTION ON ALDERMANIC FORM OF GOVERNMENT IN A CITY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT.
CONCERNING REFORMS TO THE CURRENT ALIMONY AND CHILD SUPPORT STATUTES.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE UNCLAIMED CREMATED REMAINS OF A VETERAN MAY BE INTERRED.
TO AUTOMATE THE REVIEW OF ABUSE REGISTRIES MAINTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
CONCERNING AN ARKANSAS BOVINE ANIMAL DISEASE PROGRAM AND THE USE OF THE LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY COMMISSION DISEASE AND PEST CONTROL FUND; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM JOB ORDER CONTRACTING BID AWARD AMOUNT.
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM MONEY SERVICES ACT.
CONCERNING EXEMPTIONS FOR INSURANCE PRODUCERS.
TO AMEND THE GUARANTEED ENERGY COST SAVINGS ACT AND TO ALLOW STATE AGENCIES TO USE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS FOR DEBT SERVICE RELATED TO A GUARANTEED ENERGY COST SAVINGS CONTRACT.
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "SALARY" UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; TO CLARIFY THE CALCULATION OF SERVICE CREDIT AND BENEFITS PAID TO A MEMBER OF THE SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND CERTAIN BENEFIT PROGRAMS.
REGARDING VICTIMS' RIGHTS IN CAPITAL PUNISHMENT CASES.
TO RESOLVE ISSUES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE ARKANSAS FIRE AND POLICE PENSION REVIEW BOARD.
TO CREATE A STANDARD CONCERNING ALCOHOL DONATIONS; TO AMEND THE RULES FOR HANDLING ALCOHOL; TO AMEND A PERMIT REQUIREMENT; TO PERMIT THE SALE OF MALT LIQUOR; TO PERMIT A CLUB TO ADVERTISE; AND TO REPEAL AN UNLAWFUL PRACTICE.
TO AMEND THE DISTRIBUTION OF STATE FUNDING TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS BASED ON 98% OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ASSESSMENT FOR THE UNIFORM RATE OF TAX.
CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF DELIVERY OF A SCHEDULE VI CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
CONCERNING VARIOUS AMOUNT THRESHOLDS IN THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES CRIMINAL OFFENSE STATUTES; CONCERNING THE OFFENSES OF TRAFFICKING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AND POSSESSION OF A COUNTERFEIT SUBSTANCE.
TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND STABILITY OF ARKANSAS FAMILIES; TO STRENGTHEN VOLUNTARY HOME VISITATION PROGRAMS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE CURRENT RESOURCE OR ASSET LIMITS FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) AND THE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF).
TO AMEND UNCODIFIED SECTION 1 OF ACT 274 OF 2013 TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN DRUGS FROM THE DEFINITION OF THERAPEUTIC CLASS.
TO LIMIT THE USE OF A RECIPROCAL SYSTEM'S CALCULATION OF FINAL AVERAGE SALARY FOR AN ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM MEMBER; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF A CHILD SAFETY CENTER; AND TO ESTABLISH ACCESS FOR SPECIALIZED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
TO CLARIFY FOR PARENTS THE PUBLIC SCHOOL RATING SYSTEM ON ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT CARDS.
TO LIMIT BODY ART PROCEDURES.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS CONCERNING BODY ARTISTS AND TO CLARIFY THE NATURE AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF LAWS AND RULES REGARDING BODY ARTISTS.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS PEER REVIEW FAIRNESS ACT.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND FOR OTHER STAFF OF THE ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS CLEAN-BURNING MOTOR FUEL DEVELOPMENT ACT; AND TO CREATE THE CLEAN-BURNING MOTOR FUEL DEVELOPMENT FUND.