House Calendar
Monday, March 23, 2015
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30:00 AM)
TO REGULATE AN INSURER THAT OFFERS VISION CARE PLANS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE VISION CARE PLAN ACT OF 2015.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS UNDER THE ARKANSAS FISCAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM.
CONCERNING SCENIC HIGHWAY DESIGNATIONS AND TO REDESIGNATE THE GREAT RIVER ROAD.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MULTI-AGENCY INSURANCE TRUST FUND ACT; TO PROVIDE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY THREAT MITIGATION; TO ALLOW FOR ASSESSING AND INSURING RISK CONCERNING CYBERSECURITY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO STAY THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES PENDING APPEAL OF THE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION OF A QUORUM COURT.
TO AMEND THE WAY THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM — PART 2 AWARD AMOUNTS ARE DISTRIBUTED.
TO REPEAL AND REPLACE THE WOMAN'S RIGHT TO KNOW ACT OF 2001; AND TO PROVIDE FOR VOLUNTARY AND INFORMED CONSENT FOR AN ABORTION.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A RESTRICTED DRIVING PERMIT UPON SUSPENSION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A SPECIALTY COURT PROGRAM PARTICIPANT.
TO ALLOW PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS THE OPTION OF WORKING MORE THAN FORTY (40) HOURS PER WEEK UNDER THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
TO REDESIGN CURRENT HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE PROGRAMS; TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FIRST CHOICE PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REGULATE THE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES OF PAWNBROKERS; AND TO HELP THE RIGHTFUL OWNER RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY.
TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LISTS; AND TO CREATE ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICING.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(08:30:00 AM)
TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A PERSONAL FINANCE COURSE.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC EDUCATION.
TO ESTABLISH A MAXIMUM TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE.
PERMITTING THE OPERATION OF A 911 EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM BY A PRIVATE ENTITY.
TO REGULATE THE BREEDING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS; AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS COMMERCIAL BREEDING KENNEL ACT OF 2015.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS AT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.
Bills for Consideration
(01:30:00 PM)
TO REGULATE THE ABANDONMENT OF UNPAVED ROAD EASEMENTS.
TO ESTABLISH A BILL OF RIGHTS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS WIRELESS INFORMATION NETWORK FUND FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE.
TO REQUIRE A HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN TO DISCLOSE CERTAIN DRUG FORMULARY INFORMATION.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN TO ADDRESS THE PREVENTION OF UNPLANNED PREGNANCY.
THE ELECTION COMMISSIONS INTEGRITY ACT.
TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AWARD OF ATTORNEY'S FEES IN ILLEGAL EXACTION LAWSUITS.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF A VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED TAX TO ADDRESS DECLINING FUEL TAX REVENUES.
TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AN ONLINE MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE VERIFICATION SYSTEM; AND TO ENHANCE COMPLIANCE WITH AND THE ENFORCEMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS STUDY COMMITTEE.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
CONCERNING THE APPLICATION TO TERMINATE A PERSON'S PAROLE OR PROBATION.
CONCERNING SPECIAL AND PARTIAL CENSUSES; AND TO PROVIDE AUTHORITY AND PROCEDURES FOR A PARTIAL SPECIAL CENSUS TO BE USED FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF HIGHWAY REVENUES.
TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX APPLICABLE TO CAPITAL GAINS.
CONCERNING FINGERPRINTING BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY; PERTAINING TO DUPLICATE RECORDS OF A CRIMINAL OFFENSE WHEN THERE IS AN ARREST FOR A PROBATION VIOLATION.
CONCERNING THE CARRYING OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN BY A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSEE.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF FEES AND FINES RELATED TO FERAL HOGS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A RESIDENT DEPREDATION PERMIT TO HUNT AND TRAP FERAL HOGS.
TO ALLOW A REVIEW OF A DECISION BY AN ADVISORY ORGANIZATION; AND TO PROVIDE THE AUTHORITY FOR THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL ENFORCEMENT SECTION TO ASSIST THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER IN REVIEWING RATE FILINGS.
TO PROMOTE, RECRUIT, AND RETAIN A HIGHLY SKILLED WORKFORCE IN THIS STATE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LICENSING, REGISTRATION, AND CERTIFICATION FOR CERTAIN PROFESSIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES IN LIVESTOCK.
TO CLARIFY NOTICE PROCEDURES FOR THE SALE OF TAX DELINQUENT LANDS THAT ARE CLAIMED AS A HOMESTEAD.
TO CLARIFY THE REDEMPTION RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES, MINORS, AND MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES TO LAND SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES.
CONCERNING THE MAINTENANCE OF TAX-DELINQUENT REAL PROPERTY; AND TO PROTECT THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS FROM LIABILITY FOR THE CONDITION OF THE PREMISES.
TO PROTECT THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS FROM LIABILITY FOR ACTIONS TAKEN BY A CITY OR TOWN TO CORRECT, REMOVE, OR ABATE CERTAIN CONDITIONS CONCERNING TAX-DELINQUENT LAND.
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE LAWS CONCERNING THE REDEMPTION OF TAX-DELINQUENT LAND.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE TENDER OF PAYMENT TO SET ASIDE THE SALE OF TAX-DELINQUENT LAND.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS REGISTERED VOLUNTEERS PROGRAM ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COMMISSIONS DERIVED FROM CERTAIN PRISONER SERVICES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; TO ALLOW A PUBLIC UTILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL PROPERTY OF CERTAIN ENTITIES; AND TO CLARIFY THE IMPACT OF AN EXEMPTION BY A PUBLIC UTILITY.
TO ALLOW A CANDIDATE TO RUN FOR MORE THAN ONE FEDERAL OFFICE SIMULTANEOUSLY.
TO AMEND THE AMATEUR STATION CALL SIGN SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE STATUTE; AND TO AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL SEQUENTIAL AMATEUR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES WITH THE SAME AMATEUR STATION CALL SIGN.
CONCERNING THE SALE OF EVENT TICKETS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING MICROBREWERY RESTAURANTS AND SMALL BREWERS; TO AUTHORIZE SMALL BREWERY SALES AT OFF-PREMISES RETAIL SITES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THAT ACCREDITATION IN ARKANSAS IS DONE BY AN ACCREDITING AGENCY RECOGNIZED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
TO CREATE A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE FOR SUPPORT OF HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE AND REPEALING THE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE FOR PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS.
TO AMEND THE DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN FEES, PENALTIES, AND FINES RELATING TO ELECTRONIC GAMES OF SKILL; TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR LAND-GRANT MATCH PAYMENTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
TO PROMOTE FAIR AND EQUITABLE ALLOCATION OF LIABILITY IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE COLLECTION, DEPOSIT, AND USE OF GAS ASSESSMENT FEES; TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN GAS ASSESSMENT FEES AS GENERAL REVENUE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO EXEMPT OUT-OF-STATE BUSINESSES AND THEIR EMPLOYEES FROM CERTAIN TAXES AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS DURING A DISASTER RESPONSE PERIOD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ENSURE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT IS NOT IN VIOLATION OF THE STANDARDS OF ACCREDITATION FOR ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS IF A SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFERS A COURSE BUT NO STUDENTS ENROLL IN THE COURSE.
TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIVE-DOLLAR FEE FOR TAKING THE DRIVER’S LICENSE EXAMINATION APPLIES TO ALL DRIVER'S LICENSE EXAMINATION TESTS TAKEN.
CONCERNING ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR TRANSPORTATION OF A CONTAINERIZED CARGO UNIT AND TO MODIFY RESTRICTIONS AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF A SPECIAL CARGO UNIT.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED VEHICLES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF TELEMEDICINE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE CONTRACTOR LICENSING LAW AND THE AMOUNT OF A SUBCONTRACTOR'S CONTRACT.
TO CREATE THE TRANSPARENCY IN PRIVATE ATTORNEY CONTRACTS ACT; AND TO REGULATE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S PROCUREMENT OF CERTAIN CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE ATTORNEYS.
CONCERNING THE EARNING OF MERITORIOUS GOOD TIME CREDITS BY AN INMATE IN A LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING WHO MAY VIEW A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF TOBACCO MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FUNDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ARKANSAS WATERWAYS COMMISSION WHEN FUNDING IS AVAILABLE FOR THE ARKANSAS PORT, INTERMODAL, AND WATERWAY DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AUTHORITY TO ARREST; AND TO GRANT CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS PEACE OFFICER STATUS.
TO IMPROVE THE FAIRNESS OF TAX ADMINISTRATION.
TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CONCERNING WORKING PAPERS RELATED TO AUDIT REPORTS FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO BE KNOWN AS THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ACT OF 2015; TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY AND REDUCE THE PRISON POPULATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH DUAL AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OVER THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE.
TO CLARIFY THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE IS THE CUSTODIAN OF CERTAIN RECORDS CONCERNING ETHICS; TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1999 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT; TO REPEAL THE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES OVERSIGHT BOARD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FILING OF MAPS UPON ANNEXATION, CONSOLIDATION, DETACHMENT, INCORPORATION, OR UNINCORPORATION PROCEEDINGS.
TO PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR PAYMENTS FROM AGRICULTURAL DISASTER PROGRAMS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRED PRIOR TO UNDERTAKING NEW CONSTRUCTION OR OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT FOR SUPPLYING A PUBLIC SERVICE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE NECESSARY AUTHORIZATION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY'S EVIDENCE OF INDEBTEDNESS.
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES TO COOPERATE WITH PROFESSIONAL ENTITIES; AND TO ASSESS THE NEED FOR PROFESSIONALS WITH SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS WHO CAN RENDER SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
TO MODIFY THE REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES BY THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE HEADQUARTERS FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT FINANCING ACT; TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PERMIT THE RELEASE OF A MORTGAGE, DEED OF TRUST OR OTHER LIEN BASED ON AN AFFIDAVIT BY AN ATTORNEY OR A TITLE AGENT THAT THE LIEN HAS BEEN SATISFIED; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REGULATE PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS CONTRACTS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS LAW; TO DEFINE A NONGUARANTEED PREPAID CONTRACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH THE UNCLAIMED LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS ACT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS UNDERGROUND FACILITIES DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT.
Bills for Consideration
(01:45:00 PM)
TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LISTS; AND TO CREATE ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICING.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEABILITY OF A COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE AGREEMENT.
TO ESTABLISH THE OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITIES FUNDING AID PROGRAM.