House Calendar
Monday, March 20, 2017
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30:00 AM)
CONCERNING THE USE OF AN IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING THE SCOPE OF SMALL BREWERY OPERATIONS; TO ALLOW TRANSPORTATION OF IN-HOUSE PRODUCTS BETWEEN COMMONLY OWNED SMALL BREWERIES AND BREWERIES THAT OWN SMALL BREWERIES; TO CREATE SMALL BREWERY TAP ROOMS.
CONCERNING A CIVIL ACTION INVOLVING A DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE; AND TO DEFINE THE MEASURE OF DAMAGES IN A CASE INVOLVING A DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE.
TO ESTABLISH A FEE REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR NOVICE ENTREPRENEURS.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS INDUSTRIAL HEMP ACT; AND TO CREATE A RESEARCH PROGRAM TO ASSESS THE AGRICULTURAL AND ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF INDUSTRIAL HEMP PRODUCTION IN ARKANSAS.
TO CREATE THE STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, CEMETERIES, AND BURIAL SERVICES; AND TO ABOLISH THE STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS, THE BURIAL ASSOCIATION BOARD, AND THE ARKANSAS CEMETERY BOARD.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PAWNBROKERS; TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS PAWNBROKER ACT; AND TO CREATE THE PAWNBROKER LICENSURE COMMISSION.
TO PROMOTE, RECRUIT, AND RETAIN A HIGHLY SKILLED WORKFORCE IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; TO ESTABLISH A SYSTEM OF RECIPROCITY FOR LICENSING, REGISTRATION, AND CERTIFICATION FOR CERTAIN PROFESSIONS.
TO MODIFY THE PROCESS BY WHICH THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION MAY SELL OR DISPOSE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY.
TO REFORM MEDICAID SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND MEDICALLY COMPLEX CONDITIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, VAPOR PRODUCTS, ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS, E-LIQUID PRODUCTS, AND CIGARETTE PAPERS TO A PERSON UNDER TWENTY-ONE (21) YEARS OF AGE.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS CONCERNING INITIATIVES AND REFERENDA.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS NIGHTTIME ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT.
TO REQUIRE THAT BIRTH CERTIFICATES LIST THE BIOLOGICAL SEX OF AN INDIVIDUAL AS DETERMINED AT BIRTH; AND TO PROHIBIT AMENDMENT OF A BIRTH CERTIFICATE TO CHANGE THE BIOLOGICAL SEX LISTED ON A BIRTH CERTIFICATE.
TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT; REGARDING EMPLOYER USE OF CREDIT REPORTS AND BACKGROUND CHECKS OF EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT.
TO REPEAL DOWER AND CURTESY RIGHTS; TO CREATE THE SURVIVING SPOUSE MARITAL SHARE.
CONCERNING SCHOOL DISTRICT WAIVERS; TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO GRANT A SCHOOL DISTRICT WAIVER PETITION IF AN OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL DRAWING STUDENTS FROM THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WAS GRANTED A WAIVER.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING EFFECTIVE STUDENT DISCIPLINE.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE TO PROVIDE REPORTS CONCERNING THE NUMBER OF OVERTURNED TRUE FINDING DETERMINATIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION RELATING TO A REPORT OF CHILD MALTREATMENT.
TO REQUIRE CHILD MALTREATMENT INVESTIGATORS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN NOTICES TO ALLEGED OFFENDERS, PARENTS, AND GUARDIANS.
Bills for Consideration
(01:30:00 PM)
CONCERNING ACCOUNTING PRACTICES IN CIRCUIT COURT AND THE OFFICE OF A CIRCUIT COURT CLERK; AND TO CREATE THE CIRCUIT COURT ACCOUNTING AND FINE COLLECTION COMMITTEE.
REQUESTING THE DESIGNATION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 67 AS AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY.
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 ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016 REGARDING THE AUTHORITY TO COLLECT FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE RULES ADOPTED.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016 REGARDING THE CREATION OF THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA COMMISSION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PROCEDURES.
TO GRANT VISITATION RIGHTS TO GRANDPARENTS WHEN A PARENT OF A CHILD IS DECEASED, MISSING, OR IN A PERMANENT VEGETATIVE STATE.
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 CREATE THE EQUALIZE ARKANSAS NATIVE WINE GRANTS ACT.
CONCERNING ARKANSAS PRICE DISCRIMINATION; TO ALLOW RETAILERS TO OFFER DISCOUNTS TO CUSTOMERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE OBLIGATIONS OF RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS AND RESIDENTIAL TENANTS; AND TO REQUIRE IMPLIED QUALITY STANDARDS FOR TENANTS OF RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY.
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 ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 98; AND TO BAN USE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN FOOD AND DRINK UNLESS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO ADOPT THE COMPACT FOR A BALANCED BUDGET; AND TO ADOPT A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE COMPACT FOR A BALANCED BUDGET.
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.
TO CLARIFY WHEN CERTAIN EMERGENCY VEHICLES ARE REQUIRED TO DISPLAY FLASHING LIGHTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE LIABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE TO DISPLAY FLASHING LIGHTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ELIGIBILITY OF A PERSON UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE TO APPLY FOR AN INSTRUCTION PERMIT OR DRIVER'S LICENSE.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS MILITARY HERITAGE PROTECTION ACT.
TO ESTABLISH A GRANT ADVISORY BOARD; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DISBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN FEDERAL FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE STATE.
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR CAREGIVER LEAVE.
TO AMEND THE DATES OF THE GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION AND PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION; TO AMEND THE TIME PERIOD FOR FILING AS A CANDIDATE FOR A PRIMARY ELECTION; AND TO AMEND THE TIME FOR THE FISCAL SESSION.
TO AMEND THE OBLIGATIONS OF AN OPERATOR OF A VESSEL INVOLVED IN A COLLISION OR ACCIDENT; AND TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
TO PROHIBIT THE AWARD OF ALIMONY TO PERSONS CONVICTED OF A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSE.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF POSSESSION OF A FIREARM WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
TO ALLOW AN EMPLOYER TO MAKE A MATCHING CONTRIBUTION TO AN EMPLOYEE'S TAX-DEFERRED TUITION SAVINGS PROGRAM AS AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITY REVIEW CONFERENCES.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS.
TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF FUND BALANCES A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY MAINTAIN.
CONCERNING THE ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM DEVELOPED BY THE STATE OF ARKANSAS UNDER THE EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT.
CONCERNING THE ENROLLMENT OR RE-ENROLLMENT OF A HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENT IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL.
TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT NO. 4 OF 1948.
TO CREATE THE PATIENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT; TO PROVIDE FOR ACCESS BY PATIENTS AND THEIR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO CONTACT INFORMATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS TOWING AND RECOVERY BOARD; AND TO AMEND CERTAIN DEFINITIONS USED IN THE REMOVAL OR IMMOBILIZATION OF UNATTENDED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES.
TO REGULATE VEHICLES WITH DRIVER-ASSISTIVE TRUCK PLATOONING SYSTEMS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY ABANDONED IN A SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY; TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF NEW TITLE TO THE PURCHASER; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE THE COMPLETION OF A HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COURSE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CLASS A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION BOND ACT OF 2017.
CONCERNING FRAUDULENT TRANSFERS AND VOIDABLE TRANSACTIONS.
CONCERNING AN ENTREPRENEUR UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE; AND TO CREATE THE COLIN KEADY YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR MENTOR PROGRAM.
TO RESTRICT A JOINT TENANT'S ABILITY TO SEVER A JOINT TENANCY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP IN REAL PROPERTY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO OPEN ADDITIONAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES TO COOPERATIVE CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS; AND TO PROMOTE THE PURSUIT OF CAPITALISM IN STRUGGLING COMMUNITIES IN ARKANSAS.
TO CREATE THE FERAL HOG ERADICATION TASK FORCE.
TO ESTABLISH THAT THE NORTHEAST ARKANSAS DISTRICT FAIR LOCATION SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE NORTHEAST ARKANSAS DISTRICT FAIR ADVISORY BOARD.
TO ESTABLISH A SUNSET DATE FOR STATE AGENCY RULES; AND TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR A STATE AGENCY RULE TO EXIST BEYOND THE SUNSET DATE.
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN INFORMATION PERTAINING TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND CONCERNING PUBLIC RECORD WEBSITES.
TO ABOLISH THE ALLOCATION OF ENROLLMENT POSITIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE BASED ON CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AND ARKANSAS RESIDENCY.
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.
TO MODIFY BUYOUT PLANS FOR INACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF A SMALL ESTATE BY A DISTRIBUTEE; AND TO CLARIFY THE VALUE OF PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A SMALL ESTATE.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS CONCERNING JUVENILE COURTS AND PROCEEDINGS.
TO PROHIBIT POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE FROM REQUIRING MORE THAN FEDERAL OR STATE REQUIREMENTS FROM EMPLOYERS.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE PATRICIA HEATH ACT; TO INCLUDE ALL SERVICE DOGS AUTHORIZED FOR ACCOMPANIMENT UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT IN THE RIGHT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY A SERVICE ANIMAL.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT FOR SPECIAL CARGO TRANSPORTED BY A FARM MACHINERY EQUIPMENT DEALER.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE BRANDING OF A TITLE.
TO REQUIRE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS LICENSEES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS.
TO EXPAND THE ABILITY OF THE STATE TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACTS; TO DEFINE "COLLUSION" UNDER ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW; AND TO REQUIRE REVIEW OF A CONTRACT BEFORE IT IS RATIFIED OR AFFIRMED.
TO EXEMPT ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATIONS AND ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR MATHEMATICS, SCIENCES, AND THE ARTS.
TO AMEND THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM TO MANDATE PRESCRIBERS CHECK THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM WHEN PRESCRIBING CERTAIN MEDICATIONS.
TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE LAWS REGARDING THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY FOR DIALYSATE OR DEVICES NECESSARY FOR HOME PERITONEAL KIDNEY DIALYSIS IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.
TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR THE REVOCATION OF A CHARTER OF A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AS A RESULT OF THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION'S NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW.
TO AUTHORIZE THE BANK COMMISSIONER TO CONDUCT EXAMINATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICE PROVIDERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "ELIGIBLE INVESTMENT SECURITIES"; AND TO ALLOW CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE TREASURER OF STATE.
TO AMEND A PROVISION IN THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AS APPLIED TO NON-OCCUPATIONAL LICENSEES AND PERMIT HOLDERS.
TO ALLOW MEDIGAP COVERAGE, ALSO KNOWN AS MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE, TO BE PURCHASED IN ARKANSAS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE UNDER SIXTY-FIVE (65) YEARS OF AGE; AND TO REQUIRE AN AMENDMENT TO RULE 27.
TO AMEND THE STATUTES OF LIMITATION FOR FRAUDULENT INSURANCE ACTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AMBULANCE LICENSING.
TO AVOID UNNECESSARY EXPANSION IN MEDICAID COSTS AND SERVICES RELATED TO REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS; AND TO CODIFY THE REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS MORATORIUM.
TO ALLOW INSURANCE CARRIERS TO OBTAIN PRACTITIONER AND DISPENSER INFORMATION MAINTAINED BY THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM; AND TO ALLOW PRESCRIBER DATA TO BE USED FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES.
CONCERNING THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW A LIENHOLDER TO FILE ELECTRONICALLY A LIEN ON A MOTOR VEHICLE, AN ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE, A MOBILE HOME OR MANUFACTURED HOME, OR AN IMPLEMENT OF HUSBANDRY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO CREATE THE CREDIT REPAIR SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS ACT OF 2017; AND TO REPEAL THE CREDIT SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS ACT OF 1987.