House Calendar
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30:00 AM)
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE APPLICATION AND ADJUSTMENT OF BENEFIT STIPENDS UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COMPOUNDED COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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 PROVIDE FOR THE RESUMPTION OF SERVICES FOR PARENTS WHOSE PARENTAL RIGHTS ARE TERMINATED; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF PARENTAL RIGHTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RIGHTS OF INCARCERATED PARENTS AND THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS.
TO ASSIST A SERVICE MEMBER IN FINDING CIVILIAN EMPLOYMENT.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY FOODS USED IN THE TREATMENT OF INBORN ERRORS OF METABOLISM.
TO AMEND THE LAW TO CREATE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FIRE PROTECTION AND WASHER-EXTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND OTHER SIMILAR ENTITIES; AND TO ABOLISH CERTAIN BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, OR OTHER SIMILAR ENTITIES.
TO ALLOW THE EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL COUNSEL BY A STATE OFFICIAL OR ENTITY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO REQUIRE SPECIAL COUNSEL TO OBTAIN APPROVAL BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BEFORE ENTERING INTO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT.
TO AMEND THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY REFORM ACT OF 2013; AND TO MODERNIZE THE ARKANSAS HIGH COST FUND.
TO LIMIT ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR MICROBREWERY-RESTAURANTS AND SMALL BREWERIES WITH COMMON OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMITTEES.
TO DESIGNATE THE MALLARD AS THE OFFICIAL STATE DUCK.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS PAPERWORK EFFICIENCY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT; TO PERMIT ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT SUBMISSIONS AND PUBLICATIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INSPECTION OF PUBLIC RECORDS.
TO CREATE AN OFFENSE FOR SALE OF DOGS OR CATS PROPERTY WITHOUT OWNER'S WRITTEN PERMISSION; AND TO PROTECT CONSUMERS AND ANIMALS FROM PUPPY AND KITTEN MILLS.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(08:30:00 AM)
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL SEWER SERVICE.
TO CREATE THE PROTECTION FOR DOG OWNERS ACT; TO DEFINE DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES FOR DOG SALES; TO CREATE THE PROFESSIONAL AND DIRECT-SELL DOG BREEDER ACT; AND TO CREATE OVERSIGHT OF DOG SELLERS.
TO REQUIRE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN ALL APARTMENTS IN ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE RETIREMENT AGE UNDER THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM-TIER TWO; TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DEFERRED RETIREMENT; AND TO AMEND THE BENEFIT PERCENTAGE PAID INTO TIER TWO DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN ACCOUNTS.
Bills for Consideration
(01:30:00 PM)
TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES OF THE TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL; AND TO TEMPORARILY ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO WAIVE OR SUBSTITUTE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAUMA SYSTEMS.
PROVIDING THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY RECESS ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2017, AND RECONVENE ON MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2017.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016 REGARDING THE TAXATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS; AND TO CREATE VARIOUS FUNDS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016.
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.
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 ADOPT THE COMPACT FOR A BALANCED BUDGET; AND TO ADOPT A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE COMPACT FOR A BALANCED BUDGET.
TO AMEND THE OBLIGATIONS OF AN OPERATOR OF A VESSEL INVOLVED IN A COLLISION OR ACCIDENT; AND TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
TO REQUIRE THE COMPLETION OF A HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COURSE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CLASS A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE.
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 ABOLISH THE ALLOCATION OF ENROLLMENT POSITIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE BASED ON CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AND ARKANSAS RESIDENCY.
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 WAIVER PROGRAM FOR 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 AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PAWNBROKERS; TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS PAWNBROKER ACT; AND TO CREATE THE PAWNBROKER LICENSURE COMMISSION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EARLY VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT REDUCTIONS UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORFEITURE OF BENEFITS UNDER A PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEM BY CERTAIN PERSONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INVESTMENT PRACTICES OF THE LOCAL POLICEMEN'S PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS AND LOCAL FIREMEN'S RELIEF AND PENSION FUNDS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INVESTMENT PRACTICES OF THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INVESTMENT PRACTICES OF THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INVESTMENT PRACTICES OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND ITS ALTERNATE RETIREMENT PLANS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INVESTMENT PRACTICES OF THE ARKANSAS JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INVESTMENT PRACTICES OF THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INVESTMENT PRACTICES OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE CLASSIFICATION OF ANIMAL BEDDING.
TO CREATE A UNIFORM DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM TO LOCATE VETERANS IN ARKANSAS TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES.
CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE OF THE PERSONAL INFORMATION IN AN INVESTIGATIVE FILE OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OF A PERSON WHO WAS A MINOR AT THE TIME OF AN OFFENSE.
TO ELIMINATE THE ASSET OR RESOURCE TEST FOR LONG-TERM CARE MEDICAID WITHIN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM FOR VETERANS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CASUALTY INSURANCE COVERAGE AND MORTGAGE LIEN PROTECTION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF WATER SERVICE TO A MUNICIPALITY BY A RURAL WATER SERVICE.
TO AMEND THE DATES FOR PROCESSING ABSENTEE BALLOTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN POWERS OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION'S AUTHORITY OVER ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AND MEASURES.
TO AMEND THE TITLE OF THE ARKANSAS CLEAN-BURNING MOTOR FUEL DEVELOPMENT ACT; TO AMEND AND ADD DEFINITIONS UNDER THE ARKANSAS CLEAN-BURNING MOTOR FUEL DEVELOPMENT ACT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REBATES.
CONCERNING THE PURCHASE OF ALCOHOL BY A MINOR AT THE DIRECTION OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OR STATE AGENCY.
CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF AN OPEN CONTAINER CONTAINING AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016; AND TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN SECURITY AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CULTIVATION FACILITIES LICENSED IN THIS STATE.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016; AND TO REQUIRE DIVERSITY WHEN ISSUING LICENSES FOR DISPENSARIES AND CULTIVATION FACILITIES AND WHEN APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS TO THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA COMMISSION.
TO ALLOW ONLY ON-PREMISES SALES OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON CHRISTMAS DAY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016; AND TO AUTHORIZE ACQUISITION OF SEEDS, CUTTINGS, CLONES, AND PLANTS BY A CULTIVATION FACILITY.
TO REQUIRE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS LICENSEES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS.
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 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.
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.
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.
CONCERNING THE VALUED POLICY LAW.
TO PROTECT PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNERS AND LESSEES WHO CAPTURE A FERAL HOG ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.
TO IMPLEMENT ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 97; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TAXES AND PUBLIC CORPORATIONS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONSOLIDATED WATERWORKS SYSTEMS; CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY A CONSOLIDATED WATERWORKS SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AND EMERGENCY.
TO EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF "FICTIVE KIN".
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AUTOCYCLES; AND TO INCLUDE AUTOCYCLES THAT OPERATE ON MOTOR FUEL.