AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - SENATE
Referred Bills
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Monday, March 28, 2011
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TO CLARIFY THE TIME OF EXPIRATION OF OIL AND GAS LEASES AND THE SEVERANCE OF SECTIONS OR UNITS IN WHICH PRODUCTION HAS NOT BEEN OBTAINED DURING THE PRIMARY TERM OF THE LEASES.
TO CLARIFY THE INTERPRETATION OF TERMS RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.
CONCERNING THE WILDLIFE OBSERVATION TRAILS PILOT PROGRAM AND THE WILDLIFE RECREATION FACILITIES PILOT PROGRAM.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY PROGRAM ACT.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
CREATE A STUDY TO EXPLORE HOW TO USE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, RURAL SERVICES, PUBLIC AGENCIES, AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS IN ADDRESSING QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN UNDERSERVED AREAS.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
TO AMEND THE MINORITY BUSINESS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT TO INCLUDE SERVICE-DISABLED VETERANS.
Monday, March 21, 2011
TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS; TO REGULATE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS; AND TO REGULATE THE FUNDING OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE ARKANSAS CORN AND GRAIN SORGHUM PROMOTION BOARD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS TOURISM DEVELOPMENT ACT.
TO ALLOW AN EXCEPTION TO A BURN BAN TO BURN OFF A CROP FOLLOWING HARVEST.
TO EXEMPT HORSESHOEING, TRAINING, SEMEN SERVICES, SELLING MEDICINES FOR TREATMENT OF ANIMAL DISEASES, AND NONSURGICAL ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION FROM THE ARKANSAS VETERINARY MEDICAL PRACTICE ACT.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
AN ACT TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENT USE OF WATER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE OF ARKANSAS.
TO CREATE A LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR OUT-OF-STATE VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATION AT THE MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AND TO PROVIDE LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR VETERINARIANS IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
TO MERGE THE ARKANSAS SOYBEAN PROMOTION BOARD WITH THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT.
Monday, March 14, 2011
TO EXEMPT THE ARKANSAS FORESTRY COMMISSION FROM THE PAYMENT OF FEES AND OTHER LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE STATE PARKS, RECREATION, AND TRAVEL COMMISSION AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE WATER RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES ACT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH LIABILITY PROTECTION FOR AGRITOURISM.
TO REGULATE THE LABELING AND MARKETING OF PRODUCE AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS; TO DEFINE "FARMERS' MARKET"; TO REQUIRE CERTIFICATION OF FARMERS' MARKETS; AND TO AMEND THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR FARMERS' MARKETS.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE ARKANSAS CORN AND GRAIN SORGHUM PROMOTION BOARD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENT OF MINERAL INTERESTS.
TO AMEND CERTAIN DEFINITIONS USED IN THE ARKANSAS ALTERNATIVE FUELS DEVELOPMENT ACT.
Monday, March 7, 2011
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE ARKANSAS CORN AND GRAIN SORGHUM PROMOTION BOARD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO MERGE THE ARKANSAS CATFISH PROMOTION BOARD WITH THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT.
TO MERGE THE ARKANSAS SOYBEAN PROMOTION BOARD WITH THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT.
TO MERGE THE RICE RESEARCH AND PROMOTION BOARD INTO THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT.
TO MERGE THE ARKANSAS WHEAT PROMOTION BOARD WITH THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE QUICK ACTION CLOSING FUND.
TO ALLOW FOR A REFERENDUM CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENT ON RICE.
TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING THE VESTING OF HUNTING OR FISHING RIGHTS IN LEASED FARMLANDS.
TO CREATE THE TASK FORCE ON RECRUITING AND HOSTING NUCLEAR FACILITIES IN ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS TOURISM DEVELOPMENT ACT.
TO AMEND CERTAIN DEFINITIONS USED IN THE ARKANSAS ALTERNATIVE FUELS DEVELOPMENT ACT.
TO REGULATE NOISE LEVELS FOR CONTINUOUSLY OPERATED NON-WELLHEAD COMPRESSOR FACILITIES.
TO ESTABLISH THE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS IN ARKANSAS BASED UPON THE MOST RECENT CENSUS DATA.
TO ALLOW THE SURFACE OWNER OF PROPERTY TO PURCHASE THE TAX-DELINQUENT SEVERED MINERAL RIGHTS TO THEIR PROPERTY AND TO REGULATE MINERAL INTERESTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENT OF MINERAL INTERESTS.
TO REVISE THE DIGITAL PRODUCT AND MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2009; TO INCREASE THE REBATE AMOUNT; TO ADDRESS EXPENDITURES ELIGIBLE FOR THE REBATE.
CONCERNING THE RIGHTS OF SURFACE OWNERS AND OWNERS OF MINERAL INTERESTS RELATING TO NONPAYMENT OF ROYALTIES UNDER § 26-37-314.
TO REGULATE THE LABELING AND MARKETING OF PRODUCE AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS; TO DEFINE "FARMERS' MARKET"; TO REQUIRE CERTIFICATION OF FARMERS' MARKETS; AND TO AMEND THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR FARMERS' MARKETS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ENERGY REORGANIZATION AND POLICY ACT AS IT PERTAINS TO THE PROMULGATION OF RULES BY THE ARKANSAS ENERGY OFFICE.
CREATE A STUDY TO EXPLORE HOW TO USE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, RURAL SERVICES, PUBLIC AGENCIES, AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS IN ADDRESSING QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN UNDERSERVED AREAS.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATING A RULE OF THE STATE PARKS, RECREATION, AND TRAVEL COMMISSION.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS OPEN-CUT LAND RECLAMATION ACT.
AN ACT CONCERNING LIFETIME HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES FOR MILITARY RETIREES.
TO REQUIRE ELECTRICAL GENERATING FACILITIES TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMPATIBILITY AND PUBLIC NEED FROM THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AND BE SUBJECT TO REGULATION REQUIREMENTS.
TO CREATE THE VITICULTURE AND ENOLOGY FUND TO BE USED FOR THE RESEARCH AND PROMOTION OF VITICULTURE AND ENOLOGY IN ARKANSAS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE THAT THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURAL MARKETING GRANTS FUND SHALL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO VITICULTURE AND ENOLOGY PROGRAMS AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
TO REGULATE THE RELEASE OF HOGS INTO THE WILD; AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR RELEASING A HOG INTO THE WILD.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
AN ACT REPEAL THE ARKANSAS MOLD INVESTIGATOR LICENSING ACT.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE MOLD INVESTIGATION ADVISORY BOARD AND TO STUDY LAWS AND RULES REGARDING MOLD INSPECTIONS AND REMEDIATION.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
TO AMEND THE ASSESSMENT ON THE SALE OF RICE; TO REQUIRE THE BUYER TO COLLECT AND REMIT THE ASSESSMENT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE COLLECTED ASSESSMENTS AND CONSIDERATION OF PRODUCER PREFERENCES.
Monday, February 21, 2011
TO CREATE THE PREMIUM BIOSOLID MARKETING INCENTIVE ACT AND TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF PREMIUM BIOSOLIDS.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS AND ASSESSORS OF LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
REGARDING THE PRACTICE OF FORESTRY IN ARKANSAS.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
TO CREATE THE VITICULTURE AND ENOLOGY FUND TO BE USED FOR THE RESEARCH AND PROMOTION OF VITICULTURE AND ENOLOGY IN ARKANSAS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE THAT THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURAL MARKETING GRANTS FUND SHALL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO VITICULTURE AND ENOLOGY PROGRAMS AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW THE USE OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND GOLF CARTS ON ARKANSAS STATE PARKS BY A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
TO ESTABLISH A LANDOWNER'S SURFACE PROPERTY RIGHTS IN RELATION TO A MINERAL EXPLORATION OR DEVELOPMENT COMPANY.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE A STATEWIDE PARCEL MAPPING GRANT PROGRAM AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, February 14, 2011
TO ESTABLISH THAT THE NORTHEAST ARKANSAS DISTRICT FAIR SHALL BE HELD IN CRAIGHEAD COUNTY AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS SURFACE COAL MINING AND RECLAMATION ACT OF 1979.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
TO CLARIFY THE TIME OF EXPIRATION OF OIL AND GAS LEASES AND THE SEVERANCE OF SECTIONS OR UNITS IN WHICH PRODUCTION HAS NOT BEEN OBTAINED DURING THE PRIMARY TERM OF THE LEASES.
Monday, February 7, 2011
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 2 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING AGRICULTURE.
TO MODIFY THE QUARTERLY PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR ROYALTIES ON ADDITIONAL SUBSTANCES DECLARED BY THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION TO BE PROFITABLY EXTRACTED FROM BRINE.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
TO AMEND THE EXEMPTIONS FROM THE ARKANSAS RICE CERTIFICATION ACT.
Monday, January 31, 2011
TO MOVE INDEPENDENCE COUNTY TO THE NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS DISTRICT FAIR AND LIVESTOCK SHOW IN IZARD COUNTY; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 15-22-501 TO ADD WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY AND OTHER RELATED ENTITIES TO THE DEFINITION OF WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
TO MOVE INDEPENDENCE COUNTY TO THE NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS DISTRICT FAIR AND LIVESTOCK SHOW IN IZARD COUNTY; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, January 24, 2011
TO ENCOURAGE THE PRESIDENT, CONGRESS, AND ARKANSAS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO WORK TO RESTORE TRADE RELATIONS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CUBA.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
TO MOVE INDEPENDENCE COUNTY TO THE NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS DISTRICT FAIR AND LIVESTOCK SHOW IN IZARD COUNTY; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
TO CREATE THE PREMIUM BIOSOLID MARKETING INCENTIVE ACT AND TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF PREMIUM BIOSOLIDS.
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