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JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE


Referred Bills



Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
Sponsor
Status
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
BILL: HB1711
Sponsor: Tyler
TO REQUIRE PERSONS WHO VIOLATE ORDERS OF PROTECTION TO PAY FOR AND WEAR GLOBAL POSITIONING DEVICES.
BILL: HB2270
Sponsor: Summers
AN ACT TO AMEND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LAW.
Monday, April 6, 2009
BILL: HB2245
Sponsor: Maloch
TO REQUIRE SENTENCE REVIEW FOR ALL PERSONS SERVING LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE FOR CAPITAL MURDER OR A LIFE SENTENCE FOR A CLASS Y FELONY COMMITTED WHEN THE PERSON WAS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE.
BILL: HB2099
Sponsor: Clemmer
AN ACT TO IMPROVE ADOPTION PROCEDURES IN ARKANSAS.
BILL: SB377
Sponsor: Elliott
AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS HUMAN CAPITAL RESTORATION ACT".
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
BILL: HB1640
Sponsor: Hawkins
AN ACT REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF IGNITION INTERLOCK RESTRICTED LICENSES.
BILL: SB864
Sponsor: Madison
TO REQUIRE OWNERS OF MULTIPLE DOGS OR CATS TO OBTAIN LICENSES ANNUALLY.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
BILL: SB779
Sponsor: P. Malone
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS OF CHILDREN S ADVOCACY CENTERS.
BILL: HB2160
Sponsor: Allen
THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S IMITATION FIREARMS ACT.
Monday, March 30, 2009
BILL: HB2265
Sponsor: Nickels
TO REPEAL ACT 218 OF 2009 WHICH PROVIDES CERTAIN APPEALS FROM THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO BE MADE TO THE COURT OF APPEALS.
TO INCREASE THE PENALTY CLASSIFICATION FOR INDECENT EXPOSURE FOR A PERSON IN A POSITION OF TRUST OR AUTHORITY OVER THE VICTIM.
BILL: HB2266
Sponsor: Lea
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING THE OFFICE OF DISTRICT JUDGE.
Lea
BILL: HB1745
Sponsor: Maloch
AN ACT TO MAKE A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE OF PRACTICING AS A COUNSELOR WITHOUT A LICENSE A CLASS D FELONY AND TO CREATE A CIVIL PENALTY.
BILL: HB1706
Sponsor: Pierce
TO CLARIFY THE EXISTING PROCEDURES FOR CAPITAL PUNISHMENT BY LETHAL INJECTION.
BILL: SB776
Sponsor: Madison
CONCERNING JUVENILES, THE JUVENILE CODE, AND JUVENILE JUSTICE.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
BILL: HB2013
Sponsor: M. Burris
TO PROVIDE A MECHANISM FOR GRANDPARENTS AND OTHER ADULT RELATIVES TO RECEIVE NOTICE AND BE INCLUDED IN REPORTS RELATED TO A CHILD IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
BILL: HB1913
Sponsor: Lowery
TO ESTABLISH A FORFEITURE PROCEDURE FOR TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND TO ESTABLISH A TOBACCO CONTROL FUND.
BILL: HB2086
Sponsor: B. Wilkins
TO AMEND THE CRIME OF FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD.
BILL: HB2082
Sponsor: Reynolds
TO REQUIRE PERSONS CONVICTED OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED TO ATTEND A VICTIM IMPACT PANEL.
BILL: HB1943
Sponsor: B. Wilkins
TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT IF COMMITTED AGAINST CERTAIN PERSONS.
BILL: HB1830
Sponsor: B. Wilkins
AN ACT TO AMEND THE FLEEING STATUTE.
BILL: HB1799
Sponsor: Harrelson
AN ACT REGARDING DWI IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES.
BILL: HB1649
Sponsor: Kidd
TO CREATE THE PRIVATE PROPERTY PROTECTION ACT TO ENHANCE THE PENALTIES FOR THEFT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN AN AREA DECLARED TO BE UNDER A STATE OF EMERGENCY BY THE GOVERNOR.
Monday, March 23, 2009
BILL: HB2145
Sponsor: Ragland
REGARDING THEFT OF CATTLE OR LIVESTOCK A PERSON HAS WON AT AN AUCTION BUT WHO FAILS TO PAY FOR THE CATTLE OR LIVESTOCK.
BILL: HB1459
Sponsor: Nix
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE LOOK BACK PERIOD FOR REPEAT DWI OFFENDERS FROM FIVE YEARS TO SEVEN YEARS.
Nix
Thursday, March 19, 2009
BILL: HB1885
Sponsor: Hyde
TO ENCOURAGE FAIR DEALING IN CONTRACTS BY REQUIRING HOLD HARMLESS LANGUAGE IN A CONTRACT TO BE CLEAR AND CONSPICUOUS.
BILL: HB1256
Sponsor: Greenberg
AN ACT CONCERNING RACING MOTOR VEHICLES ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS AND OBSERVING A RACE AS A SPECTATOR.
BILL: SB399
Sponsor: Wyatt
TO UPDATE THE PROCEDURE FOR ACQUIRING AN ACCESS EASEMENT.
BILL: SB464
Sponsor: Madison
TO HELP TO ENSURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF CHILDREN BY MODERNIZING AND UPDATING THE LAW RELATED TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
TO AUTHORIZE AN ARREST WITHOUT A WARRANT IF AN INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITY TO PLACE A TELEPHONE CALL IN CERTAIN EMERGENCIES IS HINDERED OR PREVENTED.
BILL: HB1853
Sponsor: Williams
CONCERNING THE PAYMENT AND COLLECTION OF FINES, COSTS AND RESTITUTION.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF A DNA SAMPLE FOLLOWING AN ARREST OR A CRIMINAL CHARGE FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE COLLECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND DISSEMINATION OF DNA SAMPLES.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
TO AMEND THE PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE REGISTRATION AND MONITORING OF SEX OFFENDERS.
BILL: SB882
Sponsor: Altes
TO AMEND THE STATUTE REGARDING VICTIM RESTITUTION.
BILL: SB995
Sponsor: Faris
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING EXPUNGEMENT AND POSSSESSION OF FIREARMS BY CERTAIN PERSONS.
BILL: SB801
Sponsor: Luker
TO CREATE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FUNDING OF THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
BILL: SB399
Sponsor: Wyatt
TO UPDATE THE PROCEDURE FOR ACQUIRING AN ACCESS EASEMENT.
Monday, March 16, 2009
BILL: HB1849
Sponsor: Nickels
TO PREVENT EXPUNGEMENT OF A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE OF DOMESTIC BATTERY.
BILL: HB1671
Sponsor: Harrelson
AN ACT CONCERING THE SALARIES OF JUDGES AND OTHER PERSONNEL OF VARIOUS DISTRICT COURTS.
BILL: HB2259
Sponsor: Cole
INCREASING THE FELONY CLASSIFICATION FOR NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE AND PROVIDING FOR A LICENSE SUSPENSION AND DWI ENHANCEMENT FOR A CONVICTION FOR NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE.
BILL: HB2258
Sponsor: Wells
REGARDING A SEX OFFENDER'S PLACE OF RESIDENCE UPON RELEASE FROM CUSTODY.
BILL: HB2074
Sponsor: Hawkins
TO AMEND § 16-21-2501 CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT AND AUTHORITY OF INVESTIGATORS FOR THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
BILL: HB2039
Sponsor: Wells
AN ACT REGARDING SALES LIMITS FOR EPHEDRINE.
BILL: HB1566
Sponsor: Williams
REGARDING THE CRIME OF SELLING OR LOANING PORNOGRAPHY TO MINORS.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
BILL: HB2022
Sponsor: Overbey
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VISITATION RIGHTS OF A PATERNAL GRANDPARENT.
BILL: SB801
Sponsor: Luker
TO CREATE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FUNDING OF THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
BILL: HB2025
Sponsor: Harrelson
TO ADD AGGRAVATED RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY TO THE LIST OF SERIOUS FELONIES INVOLVING VIOLENCE IN THE HABITUAL OFFENDER STATUTE AND AS AN UNDERLYING FELONY IN THE CAPITAL MURDER STATUTE.
BILL: HB2017
Sponsor: Hyde
TO ALLOW MONEYS DEPOSITED INTO THE DISTRICT COURT AUTOMATION FUND TO BE USED FOR TECHNOLOGY RELATED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS.
BILL: HB1848
Sponsor: Nickels
TO AMEND THE ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR OFFENSES COMMITTED IN THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD.
BILL: HB1833
Sponsor: Powers
TO AMEND SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE FOURTH DEGREE.
BILL: HB1800
Sponsor: Harrelson
CONCERNING THE PAYMENT OF COURT FINES AND COSTS WITH A CREDIT CARD THROUGH A THIRD-PARTY ENTITY.
BILL: HB1744
Sponsor: Maloch
CONCERNING THE KILLING OR INJURING ANIMALS USED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT.
BILL: HB1711
Sponsor: Tyler
TO REQUIRE PERSONS WHO VIOLATE ORDERS OF PROTECTION TO PAY FOR AND WEAR GLOBAL POSITIONING DEVICES.
BILL: HB1706
Sponsor: Pierce
TO CLARIFY THE EXISTING PROCEDURES FOR CAPITAL PUNISHMENT BY LETHAL INJECTION.
BILL: HB1934
Sponsor: Hyde
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 5-60-201 TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF HUMAN OR SYNTHETIC URINE.
BILL: HB1901
Sponsor: Slinkard
AN ACT REGARDING THE TERMINATION OF CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS.
BILL: SB966
Sponsor: Teague
TO PROHIBIT THE SPECULATIVE OFFERING OF EVENT TICKET SALES VIA THE INTERNET.
BILL: SB825
Sponsor: J. Key
AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE PENALTY FOR PERFORMING BODY ART ON A MINOR IN AN UNLICENSED FACILITY.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
BILL: SB516
Sponsor: Madison
TO AMEND THE HEARING PROVISIONS OF THE REVISED UNIFORM ADOPTION ACT.
BILL: SB515
Sponsor: Madison
TO AMEND THE CHILD WELFARE AGENCY LICENSING ACT.
Monday, March 9, 2009
BILL: SB997
Sponsor: J. Key
TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE CIVIL JUSTICE REFORM ACT OF 2003.
BILL: SB995
Sponsor: Faris
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING EXPUNGEMENT AND POSSSESSION OF FIREARMS BY CERTAIN PERSONS.
BILL: SB976
Sponsor: J. Key
TO ENSURE THE FAIR TREATMENT OF LITIGANTS IN ARKANSAS COURTS.
BILL: HB1326
Sponsor: L. Smith
CONCERNING CLAIMS FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES AND LITIGATION EXPENSES AGAINST THE STATE OF ARKANSAS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT OF 1991.
BILL: SB966
Sponsor: Teague
TO PROHIBIT THE SPECULATIVE OFFERING OF EVENT TICKET SALES VIA THE INTERNET.
BILL: SB953
Sponsor: J. Key
TO EXEMPT COURT SECURITY VIDEOS FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
BILL: SB925
Sponsor: R. Thompson
TO REQUIRE THAT SUBPOENAS FOR PERSONAL HEALTH INFORMATION OF A MINOR BE ACCOMPANIED BY A TRIAL COURT ORDER.
BILL: SB924
Sponsor: R. Thompson
REGARDING EX PARTE ORDERS IN DOMESTIC RELATIONS PROCEEDINGS.
BILL: SB882
Sponsor: Altes
TO AMEND THE STATUTE REGARDING VICTIM RESTITUTION.
BILL: SB866
Sponsor: Madison
TO CORRECT THE SPELLING OF HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE IN THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.
BILL: SB864
Sponsor: Madison
TO REQUIRE OWNERS OF MULTIPLE DOGS OR CATS TO OBTAIN LICENSES ANNUALLY.
BILL: SB859
Sponsor: Broadway
AN ACT TO CREATE LEGAL REMEDIES TO AID THE ABILITY OF A PERSON TO RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY FROM A PAWNBROKER.
BILL: SB399
Sponsor: Wyatt
TO UPDATE THE PROCEDURE FOR ACQUIRING AN ACCESS EASEMENT.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
BILL: HB1716
Sponsor: Davenport
TO AMEND THE STATUTORY RIGHT OF RECOVERY OF GAMBLING DEBTS AND LOSSES.
BILL: HB1668
Sponsor: Wells
TO MAKE THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT A DIVISION A PROSECUTOR.
BILL: HB1586
Sponsor: Allen
TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR A SOCIAL HOST WHO KNOWINGLY SERVES ALCOHOL TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE AND WHO KNOWINGLY ALLOWS MINORS TO CONSUME ALCOHOL ON HIS OR HER PROPERTY.
BILL: HB1496
Sponsor: Greenberg
TO PROVIDE THAT A SIGNATURE BY MARK IS BINDING AND LEGAL.
BILL: SB34
Sponsor: R. Thompson
TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE EVICTION OF TENANTS ENGAGED IN CERTAIN GAMBLING, ALCOHOL, AND PROSTITUTION OFFENSES.
BILL: SB825
Sponsor: J. Key
AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE PENALTY FOR PERFORMING BODY ART ON A MINOR IN AN UNLICENSED FACILITY.
BILL: SB823
Sponsor: Faris
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING EXPUNGEMENT.
BILL: SB811
Sponsor: J. Key
TO PROVIDE ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR FURNISHING AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE TO A MINOR UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN THE BODY OF A MINOR SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE IN HIS OR HER POSSESSION.
BILL: SB804
Sponsor: D. Johnson
CONCERNING THE ELECTRONIC RECORDING COMMISSION AND THE AUTOMATED RECORDS SYSTEMS FUND COMMITTEE.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
BILL: SB796
Sponsor: Madison
TO ALLOW FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF LAW CLERKS BY CIRCUIT JUDGES IN EACH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
BILL: SB788
Sponsor: H. Wilkins
TO AMEND THE JUVENILE CODE REGARDING JUDICIAL DETERMINATIONS OF WHETHER A CONFESSION OR WAIVER OF COUNSEL WAS MADE FREELY, VOLUNTARILY, AND INTELLIGENTLY.
BILL: SB786
Sponsor: Madison
TO UPDATE THE REFERENCES IN THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATED TO THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
BILL: SB785
Sponsor: D. Johnson
CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION OF A LIBRARY PATRON.
BILL: HB1594
Sponsor: Maloch
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 18-44-101 ET SEQ. CONCERNING THE PERFECTION, FILING, AND ENFORCEMENT OF MECHANIC'S AND MATERIALMEN'S LIENS.
AN ACT TO MODIFY THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR THE OFFENSE OF RAPE WHEN IDENTIFIED GENETIC INFORMATION IS PRESENT.
BILL: SB399
Sponsor: Wyatt
TO UPDATE THE PROCEDURE FOR ACQUIRING AN ACCESS EASEMENT.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
BILL: SB778
Sponsor: J. Key
TO AMEND THE STATUTE OF IMPAIRING THE OPERATION OF A VITAL PUBLIC FACILITY.
BILL: SB779
Sponsor: P. Malone
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS OF CHILDREN S ADVOCACY CENTERS.
BILL: SB776
Sponsor: Madison
CONCERNING JUVENILES, THE JUVENILE CODE, AND JUVENILE JUSTICE.
BILL: SB772
Sponsor: Madison
CONCERNING ENTRIES INTO THE JUDGMENT BOOK.
BILL: SB596
Sponsor: B. Pritchard
REGARDING DRUG COURT COSTS AND FEES.
BILL: SB431
Sponsor: T. Smith
CONCERNING THE USE OF INSURANCE PROCEEDS IN CONTRAVENTION OF A SECURITY AGREEMENT.
Monday, March 2, 2009
BILL: SB702
Sponsor: Madison
TO CORRECT A CODIFICATION ERROR IN TITLE 23 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
BILL: HB1626
Sponsor: Harrelson
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE CIRCUIT CLERK DETAILING ARREARAGES PAID IN NONSUPPORT CASES.
BILL: HB1330
Sponsor: J. Edwards
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING EXTENDED JUVENILE JURISDICTION.
BILL: HCR1010
Sponsor: Maloch
REQUESTING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO IMMEDIATELY INTRODUCE AND PASS LEGISLATION TO IMPLEMENT A COURT FEE INTERCEPT PROGRAM SIMILAR TO THAT PROPOSED IN H.R. 6172 AND S.1287 IN THE 110TH CONGRESS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF STALKING AND TO ESTABLISH CIVIL LIABILITY FOR STALKING.
BILL: HB1489
Sponsor: Carter
REGARDING WHICH OFFICIALS ARE NOTIFIED OF CERTAIN DEATHS.
BILL: SB399
Sponsor: Wyatt
TO UPDATE THE PROCEDURE FOR ACQUIRING AN ACCESS EASEMENT.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
BILL: HB1585
Sponsor: Allen
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF KNOWINGLY GIVING, PROCURING, OR FURNISHING ALCOHOL TO A MINOR.
BILL: HB1398
Sponsor: Powers
TO INCREASE DISTRICT COURT FILING FEES; ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL PILOT STATE DISTRICT COURT JUDGESHIPS; CONSOLIDATE CITY COURTS WITH DISTRICT COURTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING AN ARREST FOR VIOLATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION AND THE PENALTY FOR THE OFFENSE OF VIOLATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION.
BILL: SB596
Sponsor: B. Pritchard
REGARDING DRUG COURT COSTS AND FEES.
BILL: SB563
Sponsor: Bledsoe
CONCERNING GRANDPARENT AND GREAT- GRANDPARENT VISITATION RIGHTS SUBSEQUENT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE CHILD BY A STEPPARENT.
BILL: SB544
Sponsor: Luker
TO SET THE TERMS OF COURT IN THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
BILL: SB543
Sponsor: D. Johnson
REGARDING CHEMICAL TESTS GIVEN FOR THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
BILL: HB1488
Sponsor: Carter
TO CLARIFY THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARTIES IN AN ASSET FORFEITURE ACTION.
BILL: HB1459
Sponsor: Nix
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE LOOK BACK PERIOD FOR REPEAT DWI OFFENDERS FROM FIVE YEARS TO SEVEN YEARS.
Nix
BILL: SB516
Sponsor: Madison
TO AMEND THE HEARING PROVISIONS OF THE REVISED UNIFORM ADOPTION ACT.
BILL: SB515
Sponsor: Madison
TO AMEND THE CHILD WELFARE AGENCY LICENSING ACT.
BILL: SB505
Sponsor: Luker
TO EMPOWER THE LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING COMMITTEE TO DIVEST AUTHORITY OF A CITY COURT IF THAT CITY COURT FAILS TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS.
BILL: SB486
Sponsor: J. Key
CONCERNING THE SALE OF SHOTGUNS, RIFLES, AND AMMUNITION TO OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS AND FOR THE PURCHASE OF SHOTGUNS, RIFLES, AND AMMUNITION BY ARKANSAS RESIDENTS IN OTHER STATES.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
BILL: SB468
Sponsor: J. Key
TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN PERSONS FROM PURCHASING OR POSSESSING EMERGENCY LIGHTS OR SIRENS FOR A VEHICLE AND TO PROHIBIT THE INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY LIGHTS OR SIRENS ON A VEHICLE THAT IS NOT A LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE.
BILL: SB464
Sponsor: Madison
TO HELP TO ENSURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF CHILDREN BY MODERNIZING AND UPDATING THE LAW RELATED TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PENALTY CLASSIFICATION FOR THE OFFENSE OF DOMESTIC BATTERING IN THE THIRD DEGREE.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE OFFENSES OF AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND ASSAULT IN THE FIRST DEGREE.
BILL: SB431
Sponsor: T. Smith
CONCERNING THE USE OF INSURANCE PROCEEDS IN CONTRAVENTION OF A SECURITY AGREEMENT.
BILL: SB217
Sponsor: Altes
TO REQUIRE A CHEMICAL TEST OF THE BLOOD, BREATH, OR URINE OF THE DRIVER INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH DEATH HAS OCCURRED OR IS LIKELY TO OCCUR.
Monday, February 23, 2009
BILL: SB447
Sponsor: D. Johnson
AN ACT CONCERNING SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT CONVICTIONS FOR POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
BILL: HB1479
Sponsor: Williams
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING SCRAP METAL DEALERS.
BILL: SB444
Sponsor: Luker
TO ALLOW MERITORIOUS GOOD TIME FOR PERSONS SENTENCED UNDER THE SEVENTY-PERCENT RULE REGARDLESS OF THE DATE OF THE OFFENSE.
BILL: HB1493
Sponsor: Overbey
AN ACT CONCERNING DISBURSEMENT OF FINES FROM DISTRICT COURTS.
BILL: SB325
Sponsor: J. Jeffress
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO APPEAR.
BILL: SB217
Sponsor: Altes
TO REQUIRE A CHEMICAL TEST OF THE BLOOD, BREATH, OR URINE OF THE DRIVER INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH DEATH HAS OCCURRED OR IS LIKELY TO OCCUR.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
BILL: HB1394
Sponsor: J. Edwards
TO EXPAND THE OFFENSE OF OBSTRUCTING GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS TO INCLUDE FALSELY IDENTIFYING ONESELF TO AN ANIMAL CONTROL OR CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
BILL: HB1396
Sponsor: J. Edwards
TO MAKE THE OFFENSE OF BATTERY IN THE SECOND DEGREE APPLICABLE TO THOSE WHO CAUSE BODILY HARM TO ANIMAL CONTROL AND CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
BILL: HB1395
Sponsor: J. Edwards
TO MAKE THE OFFENSE OF INTERFERENCE WITH A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER COVER ANIMAL CONTROL AND CODE OFFICERS.
BILL: SB59
Sponsor: Madison
TO CREATE A NEW CIRCUIT JUDGESHIP IN THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
BILL: SB34
Sponsor: R. Thompson
TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE EVICTION OF TENANTS ENGAGED IN CERTAIN GAMBLING, ALCOHOL, AND PROSTITUTION OFFENSES.
BILL: SB431
Sponsor: T. Smith
CONCERNING THE USE OF INSURANCE PROCEEDS IN CONTRAVENTION OF A SECURITY AGREEMENT.
BILL: HB1213
Sponsor: Patterson
AN ACT TO AMEND AND CLARIFY VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT ACT OF 2007 THAT CONCERN LANDLORD REMEDIES AND EVICTION PROCEEDINGS.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
AN ACT TO PROTECT PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN FROM REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS.
BILL: HB1008
Sponsor: R. Green
ALLOWING GRANDPARENTS AND GREAT- GRANDPARENTS VISITATION TO OCCUR WITHOUT REGARD TO WHICH PARENT HAS PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF THE CHILD.
BILL: SB407
Sponsor: Madison
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 15 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
BILL: SB408
Sponsor: Madison
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 18 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
BILL: SB409
Sponsor: Madison
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 27 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
BILL: SB410
Sponsor: Madison
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 5 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
AN ACT TO FURTHER DEFINE THE CRIMINAL ACT OF VOYEURISM.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
AN ACT TO AMEND THE OFFENSES OF AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND ASSAULT IN THE FIRST DEGREE.
BILL: SB399
Sponsor: Wyatt
TO UPDATE THE PROCEDURE FOR ACQUIRING AN ACCESS EASEMENT.
BILL: SB381
Sponsor: R. Thompson
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF SEXUAL SOLICITATION.
BILL: SB377
Sponsor: Elliott
AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS HUMAN CAPITAL RESTORATION ACT".
BILL: SB375
Sponsor: J. Taylor
AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR ESCAPING FROM THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION, OR A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, AND FOR FURNISHING AN IMPLEMENT FOR ESCAPE.
BILL: SB376
Sponsor: J. Taylor
AN ACT TO INCLUDE CELLULAR TELEPHONES OR OTHER COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES AS ARTICLES INMATES AT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION ARE PROHIBITED FROM POSSESSING OR USING.
AN ACT TO MODIFY THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR THE OFFENSE OF RAPE WHEN IDENTIFIED GENETIC INFORMATION IS PRESENT.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PENALTY CLASSIFICATION FOR THE OFFENSE OF DOMESTIC BATTERING IN THE THIRD DEGREE.
Monday, February 16, 2009
BILL: HB1399
Sponsor: Harrelson
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS VERSION OF THE UNIFORM DISCLAIMER OF PROPERTY INTERESTS ACT.
BILL: HB1030
Sponsor: Harrelson
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE CLOSING OF UNLICENSED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR CRIMINAL OFFENDERS; AND TO ALLOW CIVIL PENALTIES FOR OPERATION OF UNLICENSED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING.
BILL: HB1374
Sponsor: Stewart
TO AMEND THE MILITARY CODE OF ARKANSAS TO MAKE SEXUAL MISCONDUCT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT OFFENSES PUNISHABLE BY COURT MARTIAL.
BILL: HB1280
Sponsor: Hyde
TO PROVIDE A PARENT WITH AN OPTION TO WAIVE THE NUMBER OF DAYS FROM TEN TO FIVE TO WITHDRAW CONSENT OR RELINQUISHMENT OF PARENTAL RIGHTS FOR AN ADOPTION.
BILL: HB1213
Sponsor: Patterson
AN ACT TO AMEND AND CLARIFY VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT ACT OF 2007 THAT CONCERN LANDLORD REMEDIES AND EVICTION PROCEEDINGS.
BILL: SB352
Sponsor: J. Key
TO CLARIFY THE JURISDICTION OF MATTERS INVOLVING JUVENILES AND THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR GUARDIANS OF MINORS.
BILL: SB351
Sponsor: J. Key
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE ELIGIBILITY FOR A RELATIVE GUARDIANSHIP SUBSIDY FOR A CHILD.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
BILL: HB1353
Sponsor: Wells
AN ACT TO PROVIDE A STRUCTURE, SELF-SUPPORT, AND FUNDING FOR THE PERPETUAL STAFFING AND OPERATION OF THE AUTOMATED COURT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
BILL: HB1161
Sponsor: L. Smith
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF FRAUDULENT FILING OF A UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE FINANCING STATEMENT.
BILL: SB360
Sponsor: Luker
CONCERNING THE PROCEDURE FOR SEALING CRIMINAL RECORDS.
BILL: SB359
Sponsor: Madison
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS FOSTER YOUTH TRANSITIONAL PLAN.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
BILL: SB352
Sponsor: J. Key
TO CLARIFY THE JURISDICTION OF MATTERS INVOLVING JUVENILES AND THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR GUARDIANS OF MINORS.
BILL: SB351
Sponsor: J. Key
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE ELIGIBILITY FOR A RELATIVE GUARDIANSHIP SUBSIDY FOR A CHILD.
BILL: SB350
Sponsor: J. Key
TO REPEAL THE KINSHIP FOSTER CARE PROGRAM IN THE DIVISION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
BILL: SB348
Sponsor: R. Thompson
TO INCREASE THE UNIFORM FILING FEES IN CIRCUIT COURT.
BILL: HB1382
Sponsor: Hyde
TO PROVIDE INCREASES OF FINES FOR MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES AND VIOLATIONS; TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR COUNTY JAILS; TO AUTHORIZE A LEVY TO DEFRAY THE COST OF INCARCERATING COUNTY PRISONERS; AND TO AUTHORIZE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS.
BILL: HB1325
Sponsor: Overbey
CONCERNING DISTRICT COURTS AND TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION.
BILL: HB1237
Sponsor: Pyle
TO REMOVE CHURCHES AND OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP AS PROHIBITED PLACES FOR A LICENSEE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN AND TO ALLOW A LICENSEE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN CERTAIN PARKING LOTS.
BILL: SB346
Sponsor: D. Wyatt
TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS ARRESTED FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED BY THE USE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OR REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO TESTING ARE INELIGIBLE FOR AN IGNITION INTERLOCK RESTRICTED DRIVING PERMIT.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
BILL: SB339
Sponsor: Luker
TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN APPEALS OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ORDERS BE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE COURT OF APPEALS.
BILL: SB341
Sponsor: Luker
CONCERNING THE RELINQUISHMENT AND TERMINATION OF PARENT AND CHILD RELATIONSHIP.
BILL: SB15
Sponsor: J. Jeffress
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SERVICE OF A SUMMONS ON A BAIL BOND SURETY.
Monday, February 9, 2009
BILL: HB1341
Sponsor: Moore
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM FINES FOR VIOLATION OF A MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE.
BILL: SB329
Sponsor: R. Thompson
AN ACT CONCERNING THE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES AND CONCERNING THE LIMITATIONS PERIOD AFTER A DECEDENT'S DEATH.
BILL: HB1338
Sponsor: Pierce
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF POSSESSION OF EXPLOSIVES BY CERTAIN PERSONS, TO ADD PROHIBITED CATEGORIES, AND TO CREATE A DEFENSE TO PROSECUTION.
AN ACT TO MODIFY THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR THE OFFENSE OF RAPE WHEN IDENTIFIED GENETIC INFORMATION IS PRESENT.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRESCRIPTION OF RULES REGARDING THE DISCIPLINE OF INMATES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE AWARD OF THE PISTOL CARRIED BY A DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION PAROLE OR PROBATION OFFICER UPON RETIREMENT OR DEATH.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRANSPORT OF INMATES REQUIRED FOR LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
BILL: HB1270
Sponsor: Overbey
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 16-81-106(c) TO CORRECT A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR.
BILL: HB1269
Sponsor: Overbey
AN ACT TO REPEAL OUTDATED SECTIONS OF THE CODE DEALING WITH YEAR 2000 COMPUTER ISSUES.
BILL: SB327
Sponsor: D. Johnson
THE UNIFORM ADULT GUARDIANSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS JURISDICTION ACT.
BILL: SB325
Sponsor: J. Jeffress
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO APPEAR.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
BILL: SB296
Sponsor: Luker
REMOVING ABANDONMENT AS GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP OF PARENT AND CHILD.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
BILL: SB303
Sponsor: J. Taylor
AN ACT CONCERNING COURT SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING.
Monday, February 2, 2009
BILL: SB296
Sponsor: Luker
REMOVING ABANDONMENT AS GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP OF PARENT AND CHILD.
BILL: HB1215
Sponsor: Hyde
AN ACT CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF AN ORDINANCE REGULATING OR FORBIDDING THE UNSAFE DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM.
BILL: HB1033
Sponsor: Harrelson
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE ARKANSAS REPORTS.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PENALTY CLASSIFICATION FOR THE OFFENSE OF DOMESTIC BATTERING IN THE THIRD DEGREE.
AN ACT TO FURTHER DEFINE THE CRIMINAL ACT OF VOYEURISM.
BILL: SB260
Sponsor: Broadway
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT.
BILL: SB256
Sponsor: J. Key
TO ADD ALPENA AND SALESVILLE TO THE LIST OF CITY COURTS TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH DISTRICT COURTS.
BILL: SB70
Sponsor: Madison
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 12 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
BILL: HB1171
Sponsor: Maloch
TO MAKE THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT A DIVISION A PROSECUTOR.
Monday, January 26, 2009
AN ACT TO AMEND THE OFFENSES OF AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND ASSAULT IN THE FIRST DEGREE.
AN ACT TO AMEND DOMESTIC BATTERING IN THE FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE.
AN ACT CONCERNING AN ARREST FOR VIOLATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION AND THE PENALTY FOR THE OFFENSE OF VIOLATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION.
BILL: SB217
Sponsor: Altes
TO REQUIRE A CHEMICAL TEST OF THE BLOOD, BREATH, OR URINE OF THE DRIVER INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH DEATH HAS OCCURRED OR IS LIKELY TO OCCUR.
BILL: SB156
Sponsor: J. Jeffress
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 5-60-116 CONCERNING INHALATION OF INTOXICATING COMPOUNDS AND TO PROHIBIT ALCOHOL VAPORIZING DEVICES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
BILL: SB154
Sponsor: Trusty
AN ACT TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ARKANSAS'S CHILDREN; AND TO PROHIBIT SALES AND DISTRIBUTION OF NOVELTY LIGHTERS.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
BILL: SB34
Sponsor: R. Thompson
TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE EVICTION OF TENANTS ENGAGED IN CERTAIN GAMBLING, ALCOHOL, AND PROSTITUTION OFFENSES.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
BILL: SB112
Sponsor: R. Thompson
TO DESIGNATE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
BILL: SB77
Sponsor: Madison
AN ACT CONCERNING AGGRAVATED CRUELTY TO DOGS, CATS, AND HORSES AND RELATED OFFENSES AND CONCERNING ANIMAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.
BILL: SB75
Sponsor: Madison
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 16 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
BILL: SB70
Sponsor: Madison
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 12 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
BILL: SB59
Sponsor: Madison
TO CREATE A NEW CIRCUIT JUDGESHIP IN THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
Monday, January 12, 2009
BILL: SB35
Sponsor: R. Thompson
TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR TERMINATING AN ORAL LEASE OF FARMLANDS.
BILL: SB34
Sponsor: R. Thompson
TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE EVICTION OF TENANTS ENGAGED IN CERTAIN GAMBLING, ALCOHOL, AND PROSTITUTION OFFENSES.
BILL: SB33
Sponsor: R. Thompson
TO AMEND SUPREME COURT RULE 5-2 AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 9 OF AMENDMENT 80 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
BILL: SB21
Sponsor: Altes
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE THRESHOLD AGE OF CHILDREN PROTECTED UNDER THE OFFENSE OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE FOURTH DEGREE.
BILL: SB15
Sponsor: J. Jeffress
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SERVICE OF A SUMMONS ON A BAIL BOND SURETY.
BILL: SB14
Sponsor: J. Jeffress
AN ACT CONCERNING ENTERING ANOTHER STATE AS A MEANS OF AVOIDING A REQUIRED COURT APPEARANCE.