Senate Calendar
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:00:00 AM)
TO CREATE THE SUCCESSOR CORPORATION ASBESTOS-RELATED LIABILITY FAIRNESS ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EARLY VOTING; AND TO CHANGE THE DATES ON WHICH EARLY VOTING MAY BE HELD.
CONCERNING THE ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN RETIRED STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.
Bills for Consideration
(01:00:00 PM)
TO BE KNOWN AS THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ACT OF 2015; TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY AND REDUCE THE PRISON POPULATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO IMPROVE THE FAIRNESS OF TAX ADMINISTRATION.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT; TO REPEAL THE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES OVERSIGHT BOARD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FILING OF MAPS UPON ANNEXATION, CONSOLIDATION, DETACHMENT, INCORPORATION, OR UNINCORPORATION PROCEEDINGS.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEABILITY OF A COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE AGREEMENT.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC EDUCATION.
TO IMPROVE THE INSURANCE PANEL PARTICIPATION PROCESS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS.
TO REQUIRE THAT COMPLETE INFORMATION REGARDING THE ARKANSAS HEALTH REFORM LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE AND ITS PURPOSE BE PROVIDED TO ENROLLEES OF THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM.
TO AMEND TITLE 6, CHAPTER 14, OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO IMPLEMENT THE FINDINGS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S TASK FORCE ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
TO AMEND THE ACCESS TO CARE ACT, § 20-77-129; AND TO LOWER THE COST OF CARE AND INCREASE ACCESS TO CARE FOR MEDICAID PATIENTS.
TO ENACT THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE USE OF DEADLY PHYSICAL FORCE IN DEFENSE OF A PERSON; AND CONCERNING CIVIL LIABILITY PROTECTION.
CONCERNING THE CARRYING OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN ON CERTAIN PUBLIC PROPERTY AS WELL AS IN CERTAIN PUBLICLY MAINTAINED PARKING LOTS BY A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSEE.
TO PREVENT ADVERTISING FOR AND PROVIDING ACTIVITIES INVOLVING OR LEADING TO TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS; AND TO PROHIBIT HUMAN TRAFFICKING TOURISM.
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE LAW REGARDING MASSAGE THERAPISTS.
TO REQUIRE SICK LEAVE THAT IS TRANSFERRED WHEN AN EMPLOYEE CHANGES SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO BE USED FIRST.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX; AND TO CLARIFY THE LAWS CONCERNING THE REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX.
TO REGULATE AN INSURER THAT OFFERS VISION CARE PLANS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE VISION CARE PLAN ACT OF 2015.
TO ALLOW A REVIEW OF A DECISION BY AN ADVISORY ORGANIZATION; AND TO PROVIDE THE AUTHORITY FOR THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL ENFORCEMENT SECTION TO ASSIST THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER IN REVIEWING RATE FILINGS.
TO ESTABLISH A BILL OF RIGHTS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER.
TO END ENROLLMENT IN THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM; TO RESTORE MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAMS PREVIOUSLY ENDED DUE TO THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM.
TO CLARIFY THE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES IN THE CRIMINAL CODE; TO REORGANIZE CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 5 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO CLARIFY THE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES NOT CONTAINED IN THE CRIMINAL CODE; TO REORGANIZE CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO STATUTES INVOLVING CRIMINAL OFFENSES.
TO REVIEW CERTAIN ACTIONS OF THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES BY THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY.
TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF MEDICAL SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO DETERMINE THAT A MEDICAID PROVIDER IS OUT OF BUSINESS AND THAT A MEDICAID OVERPAYMENT CANNOT BE COLLECTED.
CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF ABUSE OF PUBLIC TRUST.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS STANDARDS FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE LAW REGARDING THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
CONCERNING PRISON OVERCROWDING; CONCERNING PAROLE AND PAROLE ELIGIBILITY AND PROCEDURES; CONCERNING CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING UNLAWFUL ABORTIONS; TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING THE PROCEDURE OF DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF A HEALTH FACILITIES SERVICE LICENSE; AND TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING ABORTION CLINICS.
TO DELAY THE USE OF THE PARTNERSHIP FOR ASSESSMENT OF READINESS FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS (PARCC) ASSESSMENT.
TO ESTABLISH THE BUILDING BETTER FUTURES HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM.
TO PROTECT THE IDENTITY AND CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILDREN; AND TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION TO FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.
REQUIRING THAT CERTAIN JUVENILES FIRST BE CONVICTED OR FOUND DELINQUENT BEFORE A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MAY TAKE HIS OR HER FINGERPRINTS.
CONCERNING THE CARRYING OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN BY A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSEE ON THE PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE SCHOOL.
TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO BE GRANTED THE SAME WAIVERS THAT ARE GRANTED TO AN OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL THAT DRAWS STUDENTS FROM THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
TO LIMIT THE FEE LEVIED ON CATTLE FOR THE FUNDING OF THE BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL AND ERADICATION PROGRAM.
TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
TO ESTABLISH THE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT ENHANCEMENT ACT; AND TO REPEAL THE PARENTAL NOTIFICATION PROVISIONS.
TO ENSURE THAT SCHOOL NURSES HAVE ACCESS TO APPROPRIATE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT THAT ENABLE THEM TO DO THEIR JOB.
TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO WAIVE LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATORS OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES; AND TO AUTHORIZE WITHDRAWAL OF THE WAIVERS FOR JUST CAUSE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SUSPENSION OF JUDGES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION OF JUDGES WHO ARE CHARGED WITH CERTAIN CRIMES.
TO REPEAL A PORTION OF THE LAW CONCERNING JUDICIAL DISCIPLINE THAT HAS BEEN HELD UNCONSTITUTIONAL; AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO THE LAW.
TO AMEND CERTAIN SALES LIMITATIONS OF EPHEDRINE AND OTHER NONPRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT THE OPTION OF ALLOWING ADVERTISING ON SCHOOL BUSES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COUNTY COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS.
CONCERNING THE STATE DISTRICT COURT SYSTEM.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN TO ADDRESS THE PREVENTION OF UNPLANNED PREGNANCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN FEES UNDER THE ARKANSAS HAZMAT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
TO CREATE THE GRAIN, SOYBEAN, AND PEANUT OWNER'S LIEN ACT.
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING THE VICTIM INFORMATION PROVIDED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT IN CASES INVOLVING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF "LAURA'S CARD".
TO PROMOTE EFFICIENCY IN REPORTING BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT OR PUBLIC SCHOOL.
TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT DETACHMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE THAT NO ELECTION MAY BE HELD FOR CERTAIN UNOPPOSED OFFICES; AND TO PROVIDE A NEW ELECTION PROCEDURE.
TO AMEND THE EXEMPTION OF A STUDENT, INTERN, OR RESIDENT PRACTICING MEDICINE IN AN OSTEOPATHIC RESIDENCY FROM LICENSURE UNDER THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL PRACTICES ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW EMPLOYER REFERENCES TO BE DELIVERED IN VARIOUS MEDIA; AND TO CLARIFY THE TIMELINESS OF AN EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CONSENT FORM FOR AN EMPLOYEE WHO REMAINS WITH AN EMPLOYER FOR LESS THAN SIX MONTHS.
TO ENSURE THAT POST-ADOPTIVE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO PREVENT RE-HOMING OF ADOPTED CHILDREN.
CONCERNING THE APPLICATION TO TERMINATE A PERSON'S PAROLE OR PROBATION.
TO PROMOTE THE RIGHTS GUARANTEED BY THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION; AND TO PROTECT A CITIZEN'S RIGHT TO OBSERVE AND RECORD PUBLIC EVENTS.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL LIMITED VENUESFOR THE SALE OF RAFFLE TICKETS BY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
TO PROHIBIT RE-HOMING OF AN ADOPTED CHILD.
AN ACT TO INCLUDE DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS IN THE CURRICULUM FOR HEALTH.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BALLOT QUESTIONS; AND TO ADD CLARITY TO THE FORMAT OF A BALLOT QUESTION.
REPEALING THE REDUCTION IN A FINE FOR A PERSON WHO IS WEARING A SEAT BELT.
CONCERNING THE INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSES WHEN THE VICTIM IS NOT AVAILABLE TO TESTIFY.
CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE AND REPORTING DURING THE INVESTIGATION OF AN ACT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; TO BE REFERRED TO AS "LAURA'S LAW".
CONCERNING FINGERPRINTING BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY; PERTAINING TO DUPLICATE RECORDS OF A CRIMINAL OFFENSE WHEN THERE IS AN ARREST FOR A PROBATION VIOLATION.
TO ESTABLISH A HIGHWAY DESIGNATION FOR GOLD STAR FAMILIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION OFFICIALS AND ELECTION DEADLINES.
CONCERNING THE CARRYING OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN BY AN AUXILIARY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
TO AMEND THE COLLEGE AND CAREER COACHES PROGRAM.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES.
TO ALLOW OWNERS OF PROPERTY ADJOINING AN ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY TO INSTALL, USE, AND MAINTAIN A SPRINKLER SYSTEM.
TO DETERMINE A TIME FRAME FOR A PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE TO OPT IN OR OPT OUT OF MEMBERSHIP IN A LABOR ORGANIZATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RESTRICTIONS ON CURRENT AND FORMER EMPLOYEES.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING COMMUNITY COLLEGES.