Senate Calendar
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:00 AM)
TO AMEND THE TAX APPLICABLE TO LONG-TERM RENTALS OF VEHICLES; TO REQUIRE THAT THE LONG-TERM RENTAL VEHICLE TAX BE PAID ON EACH RENTAL; AND TO LOWER THE THRESHOLD FOR THE EXPIRATION OF THE LONG-TERM RENTAL VEHICLE TAX.
TO CREATE THE VOTER INTEGRITY UNIT WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE; TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE AND THOROUGH INVESTIGATIONS OF ALLEGED ELECTION MISCONDUCT; AND TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF ELECTIONS.
TO AUTHORIZE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES AND THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN CONNECTION WITH A STEEL MILL PROJECT UNDER AMENDMENT 82 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REVISE THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1985; TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 12-10-318.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE ON LOCAL 911 SYSTEMS.
TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOL ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES.
TO REQUIRE THE PREPARATION OF A RACIAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR CERTAIN BILLS FILED WITH THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TO PROVIDE LEGAL STANDING AND NOTIFICATION TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL CONCERNING A CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGE TO OR THE INTERPRETATION OF CERTAIN ARKANSAS LAWS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE BOARD.
Bills for Consideration
(01:30 PM)
PROVIDING LEGAL PROTECTION TO ANIMAL OWNERS AND THEIR ANIMALS AND TO ENSURE THAT ONLY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES INVESTIGATE CHARGES OF ANIMAL CRUELTY.
TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN WITH DYSLEXIA HAVE THEIR NEEDS MET BY THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.
TO ALLOW THE MEDICAL BOARD TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO CREDENTIALING ORGANIZATIONS FOR HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS.
PROVIDING FOR ENHANCED CIVIL LIABILITY RESULTING FROM ACTS OF TERRORISM.
TO ESTABLISH TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPENSATED IN-HOME CAREGIVERS.
TO AMEND THE CONTINUING ADEQUACY EVALUATION ACT OF 2004 CONCERNING THE ADEQUACY EVALUATION COMMITTEE.
TO INCREASE THE LAWFUL LENGTH OF SEMITRAILERS AND TRAILERS ALLOWED ON STREETS, ROADS, AND HIGHWAYS IN THE STATE.
TO PROHIBIT THE OUT-OF-STATE TRANSFER OF ANIMALS SEIZED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT IN A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION.
TO PROVIDE FOR AN ENHANCED PENALTY FOR IMPERSONATING A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL WHEN THE IMPERSONATION LEADS TO THE SEIZURE OF AN ANIMAL.
CONCERNING THE PENALTIES FOR THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED, SIXTH OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE.
TO REGULATE PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS' MAINTENANCE AND USE OF MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LISTS FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE BIRTHING FACILITIES TO PERFORM PULSE OXIMETRY SCREENINGS FOR CRITICAL CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE ON NEWBORNS BEFORE DISCHARGE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING TEMPORARY PREPRINTED PAPER BUYER'S TAGS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE JUVENILE CODE.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE INTERSTATE COMPACT ON THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN.
TO PERMIT THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO TRANSFER LAND IN FEE SIMPLE WHEN RIGHT OF WAY IS TRANSFERRED TO A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY.
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 CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR THE CREATION AND GOVERNANCE OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS PEER REVIEW FAIRNESS ACT.
TO PERMIT A QUORUM COURT TO ENACT CERTAIN ORDINANCES CONCERNING ANIMALS.
TO ESTABLISH THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO EXTEND THE NET OPERATING LOSS CARRY-FORWARD PERIOD FOR CALCULATING ARKANSAS INCOME TAX; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS.
TO REQUIRE THAT A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF MONEYS IN THE AD VALOREM TAX FUND BE USED TO SUPPORT THE ASSESSMENT COORDINATION DEPARTMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND AND UPDATE THE ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING INFORMATION RELEASED FROM THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES DATABASE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CAREER EDUCATION'S AUTHORITY OVER FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN WHO ARE UNABLE TO PHYSICALLY ATTEND SCHOOL ON A REGULAR BASIS DUE TO A MEDICAL CONDITION.
TO PROTECT THE INSURED DRIVERS OF ARKANSAS; AND TO ENCOURAGE COMPLIANCE WITH THE MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE LAWS OF ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DELINQUENT LEVIES IN LEVEE AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
CONCERNING THE REENTRY INTO SOCIETY BY A PERSON IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION OR OTHER CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.
CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OR DENIAL OF A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
TO AUTHORIZE FOR CREATION AND ISSUANCE A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE FOR PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS AND RESEARCH
CONCERNING AN ALTERNATIVE SYSTEM OF ASSESSMENTS BY A LEVEE DISTRICT INCLUDING MORE THAN TWO (2) COUNTIES.
TO REQUIRE THAT IN-HOME CAREGIVERS WHO ARE PAID THROUGH MEDICAID BE TESTED FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE AND UNDERGO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.
TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING A MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RECORDS MAINTAINED DURING EARLY VOTING.
TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR WORKING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO REMAIN IN THE WORKFORCE; AND TO REMOVE THE EARNED INCOME LIMIT ON MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY FOR WORKING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF EDUCATION REGARDING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME.
TO CREATE A MECHANISM FOR TRANSFERRING BACK TO ARKANSAS ANY ARKANSAS CITIZEN WHO HAS BEEN DETAINED IN A PRIVATE HOSPITAL IN ANOTHER STATE FOR THE TREATMENT OF MENTAL ILLNESS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING QUORUM COURT COMMITTEE MEETINGS.
AN ACT TO PERMIT A PRIVATE EMPLOYER OR A LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYER TO HAVE A VOLUNTARY VETERANS' PREFERENCE EMPLOYMENT POLICY.
CONCERNING BAND, MUSIC, AND VISUAL ARTS CREDITS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL.
TO CLARIFY THE FORMS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR THE REDEMPTION OF TAX-DELINQUENT LAND OR TO SET ASIDE A SALE OF TAX-DELINQUENT LAND.
TO ALLOW CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS AND CHILD MALTREATMENT CENTRAL REGISTRY CHECKS OF VOLUNTEERS IN PUBLIC EDUCATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE A PERIOD OF SILENCE AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SCHOOL DAY.
TO REQUIRE MOTORISTS TO MOVE OVER FOR AN AUTHORIZED VEHICLE DISPLAYING A FLASHING OR WARNING LIGHT AT THE SCENE OF A STOP.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF LAW CONCERNING ACADEMIC, FISCAL, AND FACILITIES DISTRESS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING CENTRAL REGISTRY CHECKS, DISQUALIFYING OFFENSES, AND OTHER CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS REQUIRED UNDER SOME EMPLOYMENT TERMS.
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 AMEND THE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 CONCERNING THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR AND IN SUPPORT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
TO CLARIFY THE REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PHYSICIAN OFFICE-BASED SURGERY BY ASSIGNING THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY TO THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD.
TO ALLOW CERTAIN EMPLOYEES TO DONATE ACCRUED SICK LEAVE OR ACCRUED ANNUAL LEAVE TO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHO IS EMPLOYED BY THE SAME STATE EMPLOYER AND HAS A SEVERE ILLNESS OR HAS AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER WHO IS SEVERELY ILL.
TO AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO THE PROMULGATION OF WATER QUALITY STANDARDS; TO IMPROVE THE PROCESS FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING WATER QUALITY STANDARDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS UNIFORM COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT, § 27-23-101 ET SEQ., TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE REGULATIONS AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
CONCERNING THE PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING OR CANCELING THE TITLE TO A MOBILE HOME OR MANUFACTURED HOME.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE ALLOCATION OF WATER; TO AMEND THE RESERVED USES OF WATER BEFORE ALLOCATION; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRIORITY OF USES IN ALLOCATING WATER.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF A LOCAL BOARD OF A TECHNICAL INSTITUTE AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.