Senate Calendar
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:00:00 AM)
TO PROVIDE ENABLING LEGISLATION FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT BONDS ISSUED BY A MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY; AND TO CREATE THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT BOND ACT.
ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPLAINTS FILED WITH AND INVESTIGATIONS PERFORMED BY THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS OF VIOLATIONS OF ELECTION LAWS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION VIOLATIONS BY COUNTY BOARDS OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; AND TO REQUIRE REPORTING OF CERTAIN IRREGULARITIES.
TO MAKE A RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR PERSONAL CARE SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
CONCERNING PRISON OVERCROWDING; CONCERNING PAROLE AND PAROLE ELIGIBILITY AND PROCEDURES; CONCERNING PROBATION AND PROBATION ELIGIBILITY AND PROCEDURES; AND CONCERNING CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING METAL THEFT AND TO CREATE THE METAL THEFT TASK FORCE.
CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF A DNA SAMPLE FROM A PERSON ARRESTED FOR A FELONY OFFENSE; AND CONCERNING REMOVAL AND DESTRUCTION OF A DNA RECORD AND DNA SAMPLE.
CONCERNING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS TO CHILDREN OF ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, OR BOTH.
TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ANN CORNWELL FOR HER THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE AS A STAFF MEMBER, DIRECTOR, AND SECRETARY OF THE ARKANSAS STATE SENATE.
Bills for Consideration
(01:00:00 PM)
IN SUPPORT OF EXPANDED LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS EXPORTS FROM THE UNITED STATES.
TO COMMEND PAUL HENRY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF HONORABLE SERVICE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ARKANSAS RURAL ENDOWMENT FUND, INC.; AND TO APPROVE AND CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF PAULA TERRELL TO THE BOARD.
TO ENACT THE PERSONAL RIGHTS PROTECTION ACT; AND TO PROTECT THE PROPERTY RIGHTS OF AN INDIVIDUAL TO THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S NAME, VOICE, SIGNATURE, AND LIKENESS.
TO REQUIRE AN ECONOMIC SECURITY REPORT OF EMPLOYMENT AND EARNINGS OUTCOMES FOR DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES EARNED AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION; AND TO ALLOW STUDENTS AND PARENTS TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL RECOGNITION AND REWARD PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE 5, SECTION 42, OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF LOTTERY REVENUE AVAILABLE FOR LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIPS.
TO AMEND THE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY LAW.
TO ENSURE THE SAFETY, RELIABILITY, AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY SERVICES; AND TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FOR THE STATE'S RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION.
TO PROVIDE FOR COMPREHENSIVE INVESTIGATIONS OF ELECTION MISCONDUCT; AND TO CREATE A VOTER INTEGRITY UNIT ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
CONCERNING JUDICIAL, NONJUDICIAL, AND TAX SALES; AND TO REGULATE ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY.
TO AUTHORIZE DISTILLERS AND MANUFACTURERS TO PRODUCE HARD CIDER.
TO MAKE THE PERMIT FEE FOR DISTILLERIES IDENTICAL TO THE PERMIT FEE FOR BEER PERMITS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS AND SECRET BALLOTS.
TO OPPOSE THE PROPOSED PLAINS & EASTERN CLEAN LINE TRANSMISSION PROJECT; AND TO ENCOURAGE FEDERAL AND STATE ACTION TO PREVENT THE PROJECT OR LIMIT ITS NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES.
TO ALLOW A BURIAL ASSOCIATION WITH EXCESS ACCOUNT FUNDS TO PAY A MEMBER MORE THAN THE FACE VALUE OF THE BURIAL POLICY.
TO INCREASE PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN IN DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT CASES; TO KEEP SIBLINGS IN FOSTER CARE TOGETHER; AND TO PROVIDE AUTHORITIES AND ATTORNEYS AD LITEM WITH BETTER TOOLS FOR RESOLVING DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT CASES.
TO CREATE THE 2015 SCHOOL SAFETY ACT.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING GOVERNING BOARDS OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
TO PERMIT A COUNTY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS IN THE COURTHOUSE AND WHO IS ALSO A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSEE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN A COUNTY COURTHOUSE.
TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE REENGAGEMENT PROGRAM; TO INCREASE HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION THROUGH THE DIFFERENTIATED PATHWAY TO A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM.
TO PROHIBIT ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE ARKANSAS CODE TO HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REASSESSMENTS FOR SUBURBAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
TO REQUIRE THE PREPARATION OF A RACIAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR CERTAIN BILLS FILED WITH THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TO AMEND THE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY LAW.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAXES APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN SERVICES; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN SOLID WASTE SERVICES FROM SALES AND USE TAXES.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING NORM-REFERENCED ASSESSMENTS.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PROVISIONAL POSITIONS FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO MODIFY THE FINANCIAL AND REGULATORY INSURANCE LAWS IN THIS STATE.
TO ESTABLISH THE WORKFORCE INITIATIVE ACT OF 2015.
TO REPEAL THE POSITION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT COORDINATOR.
TO TRANSFER THE INTERNAL AUDIT SECTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO THE DIVISION OF LEGISLATIVE AUDIT.
TO AUTHORIZE HOLDERS OF VESTED ALCOHOL PERMITS TO USE THE SAME NAME FOR EACH OF THE BUSINESSES OPERATED BY THE VESTED PERMIT HOLDER.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 18 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PROPERTY RIGHTS AND INTERESTS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 15 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 10 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 21 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 16 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 11 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 1 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING GENERAL PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW.
MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 5 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 20 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 27 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING TRANSPORTATION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING EDUCATION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 4 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE, CONCERNING BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 12 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS; AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO TITLE 20 CONCERNING A REFERENCE TO TITLE 12.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 8 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 26 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING TAXATION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 23 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 24 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC RETIREMENT.
TO REQUIRE ELECTRIC UTILITIES TO COMPENSATE NET-METERING CUSTOMERS FOR NET EXCESS GENERATION CREDITS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
CONCERNING THE USE OF DEADLY PHYSICAL FORCE IN DEFENSE OF A PERSON.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RETIREMENT CREDIT AND THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
CONCERNING THE PROCEDURES FOR ISSUING A WRIT OF GARNISHMENT.
TO REPEAL PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW THAT REQUIRE TESTING OF HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS.
TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH DIABETES BY AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PUBLIC SCHOOL PERSONNEL TO BE TRAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF INSULIN AND GLUCAGON.
TO MODIFY THE PERSONNEL POLICY REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOLS DISTRICTS.
CONCERNING THE PARTICIPATION OF A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHEN THE MEMBER IS NOT PHYSICALLY PRESENT AT THE MEETING.
TO CHANGE THE TITLE OF "ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER" FOR THE ARKANSAS POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY COMMISSION TO "ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE".
TO ESTABLISH THE LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON THE BEST PRACTICES FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING APPLICATIONS, GRANTS AND GRANT FUNDS FOR THE WASTE TIRE PROGRAM.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS.
CONCERNING COUNTY JAIL REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE HOUSING OF INMATES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION OR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
TO CLARIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FROM THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY LAWS CONCERNING VACANCIES ON A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
CONCERNING WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO BE AN EXECUTOR OF A WILL OR AN ADMINISTRATOR OF AN ESTATE.
CONCERNING THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY UNDER MUNICIPAL TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC EDUCATION.
TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF E-CIGARETTES ON EACH CAMPUS OF STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR PERMITTING OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS, RETURNING MILITARY VETERANS, AND SPOUSES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS GOVERNOR’S SCHOLARS PROGRAM.
TO BE KNOWN AS “THE COURTHOUSE DOGS CHILD WITNESS SUPPORT ACT”.