House Calendar
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Own Bill/Own Amendment
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TO AMEND THE UNIFORM PARTITION OF HEIRS PROPERTY ACT.
TO REPEAL ARCHAIC LANGUAGE IN TITLE 2 OF ARKANSAS CODE; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES.
CONCERNING MAMMOGRAMS UNDER AN INSURANCE POLICY; AND TO DEFINE "BREAST ULTRASOUND".
TO ENHANCE LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS.
TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR ADDRESSING BURDENSOME REQUESTS FOR DISCLOSURE; TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; TO CREATE AN AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS; AND CONCERNING THE CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS REVOLVING FUND.
CONCERNING SEXUAL ASSAULT MEDICAL LEGAL EXAMINATIONS; AND CONCERNING THE COLLECTION AND TESTING OF DNA DURING A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EARLY VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT REDUCTIONS UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
ACT TO PERMIT THE OPERATION OF MOBILE SALONS; AND TO CREATE A LICENSING PROCEDURE CONCERNING MOBILE SALONS.
CONCERNING THE ELIGIBILITY OF AN INMATE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION TO PARTICIPATE IN A WORK-RELEASE PROGRAM OR UNDER ACT 309 OF 1983.
TO REFORM MEDICAID SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY AND ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGY FOR SMALL INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 98, ALSO KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016".
CONCERNING THE NEW BUSINESS RULE AND THE ABILITY OF A BUSINESS TO RECOVER LOST PROFITS IN LITIGATION.
TO OPEN ADDITIONAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES TO COOPERATIVE CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS; AND TO PROMOTE THE PURSUIT OF CAPITALISM IN STRUGGLING COMMUNITIES IN ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
CONCERNING PAID FANTASY SPORTS GAMES.
TO CREATE PENALTIES UNDER THE STATE PLANT BOARD FOR THE MISUSE OF DICAMBA OR RELATED PRODUCTS; TO LIMIT THE USE OF PENALTIES ABOVE ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000); AND TO DIRECT MONEYS TO SCHOLARSHIPS AND TRAINING OF PERSONNEL.
TO CREATE THE DOG AND CAT SALE REGISTRATION ACT; AND TO CREATE THE DOG AND CAT SALE REGISTRATION FUND.
TO AMEND AND ADD DEFINITIONS UNDER THE ARKANSAS CLEAN-BURNING MOTOR FUEL DEVELOPMENT ACT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REBATES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ACCESS TO PUBLIC INFORMATION; AND TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
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CONCERNING THE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF AN ACCIDENT REPORT.
TO CREATE THE MEDICAID PROVIDER-LED ORGANIZED CARE ACT; TO IMPOSE AN INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX ON RISK-BASED PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE MEANING OF "ACTUAL AND OBVIOUS ERRORS" ON THE PART OF A COUNTY ASSESSOR IN THE ASSESSMENT OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE STROKE AND HEART ATTACK DATABASE.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC GUIDANCE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ORDINANCE PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS OF CITIES AND COUNTIES.
CONCERNING POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN BY A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSEE; PERMITTING THE CONCEALED CARRY OF A HANDGUN BY A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSEE INTO A PUBLICALLY OWNED BUILDING OR FACILITY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CHILD SUPPORT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CHILD SUPPORT ORDERED PURSUANT TO A DIVORCE DECREE; AND CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND DISESTABLISHMENT OF PATERNITY BEFORE AND AFTER THE ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE.
TO REQUIRE A VOTER TO DECLARE HIS OR HER POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION BEFORE THE VOTER MAY CAST A VOTE IN A PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION OR A GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENT THAT A CONTRACT, AGREEMENT, OR PROMISE BE IN WRITING.
Bills for Consideration
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CIVIL WAR SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMISSION, THE ARKANSAS NATURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION, THE PUBLIC ART PROGRAM OF THE ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL, THE DELTA CULTURAL CENTER AND THE MOSAIC TEMPLE CULTURAL CENTER.
HONORING ARKANSAS WORLD WAR II VETERAN JAMES DONALD NEAL BURNETT.
TO REQUIRE THAT A VOTER PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF VOTER REGISTRATION WHEN VOTING; AND TO AMEND AMENDMENT 51 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FILING AND PUBLICATION OF CERTAIN CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF ARSON; AND CONCERNING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR ARSON.
TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF PERSONAL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN A LEASED SELF-SERVICE STORAGE SPACE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A PROPERTY OWNER'S BILL OF RIGHTS.
TO GRANT VISITATION RIGHTS TO GRANDPARENTS WHEN A PARENT OF A CHILD IS DECEASED, MISSING, OR IN A PERMANENT VEGETATIVE STATE.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS UNDER THE ARKANSAS TAX PROCEDURE ACT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ERRONEOUSLY PAID REFUNDS ARE CONSIDERED UNDERPAYMENTS OF TAX AND ARE SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENT.
TO LEVY WHOLESALE SALES TAXES ON GASOLINE AND DIESEL; AND TO USE THE WHOLESALE SALES TAX REVENUES TO PAY BONDS FOR HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS IF APPROVED BY THE PEOPLE.
TO MANDATE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE.
TO CLARIFY THE PROPER ADMINISTRATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF THE FEDERAL REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO POST-ELIGIBILITY TREATMENT OF INCOME OF INSTITUTIONALIZED INDIVIDUALS OF LONG- TERM CARE MEDICAID.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS OF CURRENT AND PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES.
TO CREATE THE EQUALIZE ARKANSAS NATIVE WINE GRANTS ACT.
TO AMEND ACTS 2017, NO. 313.
TO CREATE THE TEACHER'S CLASSROOM INVESTMENT DEDUCTION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SPEED LIMITS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF A SMALL ESTATE BY A DISTRIBUTEE; AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED AFTER A CLAIM IS FILED AGAINST A SMALL ESTATE.
REGARDING THE SALARIES OF PERSONNEL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF VARIOUS DISTRICT COURTS.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF A "SPECIALIST SIGN ELECTRICIAN".
TO AMEND PROVISIONS CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING AND INDEBTEDNESS; TO AMEND FUNDING PROVISIONS CONCERNING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE; AND TO AMEND PROVISIONS CONCERNING EDUCATION SERVICE COOPERATIVE FINANCING.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE A FOUR-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE AWARDING OF EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNTS; TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT FOR EDUCATION CHOICE ACT OF 2017.
CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF FLEEING.
CONCERNING THE CARRYING AND POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN; AND TO AMEND § 5-73-122.
CONCERNING AGRICULTURAL SCHOOLS; TO ALLOW A PUBLIC CHARTER AUTHORIZER TO DESIGNATE A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AS A SCHOOL FOR AGRICULTURAL STUDIES; AND TO REPEAL THE K-12 AGRICULTURE SCHOOL PILOT PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE GROUNDS FOR THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP AND POWERS OF THE CHILD DEATH AND NEAR FATALITY MULTIDISCIPLINARY REVIEW COMMITTEE; AND TO AMEND THE EXPIRATION DATE OF ACTS 2015, NO. 1245.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CONFIDENTIALITY AND RELEASE OF FOSTER HOME AND ADOPTIVE HOME RECORDS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RELEASE OF INFORMATION RELATED TO INVESTIGATIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CHILDREN TAKEN INTO PROTECTIVE CUSTODY UNDER THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE DIVISION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REISSUANCE OF A PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE TO A SURVIVING SPOUSE.
CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS TITLE INSURANCE ACT; AND TO CLARIFY THAT NO CAUSE OF ACTION EXISTS FOR NEGLIGENCE BY AN INSURED AGAINST A TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY OR AGENT FOR LACK OF REASONABLE CARE IN A TITLE SEARCH.
TO CLARIFY PROVISIONS CONCERNING REAL ESTATE LICENSE EXEMPTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS BY THE ARKANSAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION.
TO MODIFY THE REGISTRATION OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS BEFORE SOLICITATION; TO AMEND ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS AND FISCAL RECORDS REQUIREMENTS OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS; AND TO AMEND REGISTRATION OF PAID SOLICITORS.
CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF TELEPHONIC SELLERS.
CONCERNING ARKANSAS PRICE DISCRIMINATION; TO ALLOW RETAILERS TO OFFER DISCOUNTS TO CUSTOMERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO EXEMPT DIRECT PRIMARY CARE AGREEMENTS FROM INSURANCE REGULATION.
TO CLARIFY THE OBLIGATIONS OF RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS AND RESIDENTIAL TENANTS; AND TO REQUIRE IMPLIED QUALITY STANDARDS FOR TENANTS OF RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE NOTICE OF A LIEN UPON RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE; AND TO CLARIFY THE MEANING OF A DIRECT SALE.
TO REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR REGENERATIVE INJECTION THERAPY USED AS A NONSURGICAL TREATMENT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE INJURIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ABANDONMENT OF STREETS.
TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO FIRE DEPARTMENTS THAT IMPROVE INSURANCE SERVICES OFFICE RATING; AND TO EXPAND THE DUTIES OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016; AND TO PROHIBIT THE SMOKING OF MARIJUANA IN ANY LOCATION IN ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 98; AND TO BAN USE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN FOOD AND DRINK UNLESS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO IMPROVE ELECTION ADMINISTRATION TRANSPARENCY; AND TO RESOLVE A CONFLICT IN THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTIONS.
TO TRANSFER THE STATE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION BOARD TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES THROUGH A TYPE 3 TRANSFER; AND TO ABOLISH THE STATE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION BOARD.
TO AMEND REQUIREMENTS FOR CAMPAIGN SIGNS AND MATERIALS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS AND BALLOTS.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO ESTABLISH A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY FOR CERTAIN PERSONS APPLYING FOR OR OCCUPYING A POSITION HAVING ACCESS TO FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION.
TO TRANSFER VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES TO THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT THROUGH A TYPE 4 TRANSFER; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ADOPT THE COMPACT FOR A BALANCED BUDGET; AND TO ADOPT A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE COMPACT FOR A BALANCED BUDGET.
CONCERNING THE PROCESS FOR REPORTING POTENTIAL CONFLICTS BY MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE ARKANSAS CODE THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1988; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE PROCESS FOR REPORTING POTENTIAL CONFLICTS BY MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE ARKANSAS CODE THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1988; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS WORKFORCE CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH AN EXPEDITED MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE PROCESSING SERVICE AND TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPOSITION OF AN ADDITIONAL FEE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN TITLE FEES.
TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR HISTORY IN THE CLASSROOM; AND TO EFFECT A SEPARATE HOLIDAY FOR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
TO MODIFY THE FINAL AVERAGE SALARY CALCULATION METHOD UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM WITH THE OPTION TO WAIVE CONCURRENT SERVICE CREDIT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN.
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN COMMODITIES AND SERVICES UNDER THE ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW.
AN APPLICATION TO CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "MARRIAGE".
AN APPLICATION TO CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "MARRIAGE".
AN APPLICATION TO CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION PROVIDING THAT EVERY HUMAN BEING IS ENTITLED TO THE RIGHT TO LIFE.
AN APPLICATION TO CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION PROVIDING THAT EVERY HUMAN BEING IS ENTITLED TO THE RIGHT TO LIFE.