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PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE


Referred Bills



Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
Sponsor
Status
Friday, April 19, 2013
BILL: SB1159
Sponsor: D. Sanders
TO REQUIRE PERSONS AND ENTITIES TO COMPLY WITH ARKANSAS TAX LAW IN ORDER TO QUALIFY AS MEDICAID PROVIDERS.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
BILL: HB2004
Sponsor: Leding
TO REQUIRE FULL PAYMENT OF WAGES AFTER TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT.
BILL: SB1020
Sponsor: J. Dismang
TO CREATE THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
BILL: HB1143
Sponsor: J. Burris
TO CREATE THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB1020
Sponsor: J. Dismang
TO CREATE THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB878
Sponsor: Maloch
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS, AND PEDORTHICS PRACTICE ACT OF 2007.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
BILL: SB755
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO ESTABLISH TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPENSATED IN-HOME CAREGIVERS.
BILL: SB1173
Sponsor: Rapert
CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE BY SCHOOL PERSONNEL TO CHILDREN EXPERIENCING A LIFE-THREATENING ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION DUE TO FOOD ALLERGIES.
BILL: HB1482
Sponsor: Ferguson
TO CREATE THE MEDICAID PRIMARY CARE CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SHARED-SAVINGS PILOT PROGRAM.
BILL: HB1901
Sponsor: Steel
TO PROHIBIT AN EMPLOYER FROM REQUIRING OR REQUESTING A CURRENT OR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE FROM DISCLOSING HIS OR HER USERNAME OR PASSWORD FOR A SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT.
Friday, April 12, 2013
BILL: HB2252
Sponsor: Leding
TO AMEND CERTAIN LAWS CONCERNING WATER QUALITY STANDARDS; TO IMPROVE THE PROCESS FOR REFINING AND REVISING WATER QUALITY STANDARDS; AND TO CREATE COST-EFFECTIVE ATTAINMENT STRATEGIES.
BILL: HB1940
Sponsor: C. Douglas
CONCERNING QUALIFYING REPORTS TO THE CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE OF CERTAIN TYPES OF CHILD MALTREATMENT.
BILL: HB1871
Sponsor: Word
CONCERNING FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
BILL: HB1183
Sponsor: Wright
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE MASSAGE THERAPY ACT.
BILL: SB1020
Sponsor: J. Dismang
TO CREATE THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
BILL: HB1143
Sponsor: J. Burris
TO CREATE THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1901
Sponsor: Steel
TO PROHIBIT AN EMPLOYER FROM REQUIRING OR REQUESTING A CURRENT OR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE FROM DISCLOSING HIS OR HER USERNAME OR PASSWORD FOR A SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT.
Monday, April 8, 2013
BILL: SB869
Sponsor: Elliott
TO PROVIDE A SAFE HARBOR FOR VICTIMS OF CERTAIN SEX TRAFFICKING AND COMMERCIAL SEX OFFENSES.
BILL: SB888
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO PROVIDE PARITY FOR MAMMOGRAPHY SERVICES REIMBURSEMENT.
BILL: SB796
Sponsor: Caldwell
TO CLARIFY THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND THE ARKANSAS POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO THE ADOPTION OF STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLANS.
BILL: SB1013
Sponsor: Irvin
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE DECISIONS ACT.
BILL: SB542
Sponsor: Irvin
TO CLARIFY THE PENALTIES FOR MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS IN APPLICATIONS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES TO TRACK FALSE STATEMENTS AND TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
BILL: SB515
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO RESTORE CONSISTENCY IN TEMPORARY TOTAL DISABILITY BENEFIT AND EMPLOYEE MISCONDUCT DETERMINATIONS AFTER TERMINATION UNDER INITIATED MEASURE 4 OF 1948.
BILL: SB1173
Sponsor: Rapert
CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE BY SCHOOL PERSONNEL TO CHILDREN EXPERIENCING A LIFE-THREATENING ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION DUE TO FOOD ALLERGIES.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
BILL: HB2210
Sponsor: S. Malone
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION AND THE LAW REGARDING OPTOMETRY.
BILL: HB1215
Sponsor: Westerman
TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING THE USE OF THE MONEY IN THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING FUND; AND TO ELIMINATE THE GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING FUND ACT.
BILL: HB1958
Sponsor: Wardlaw
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Friday, April 5, 2013
BILL: SB940
Sponsor: B. Sample
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LICENSING OF THE STATE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
BILL: HB2209
Sponsor: H. Wilkins
TO GOVERN THE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE OF CERTAIN MEDICAID PROVIDERS.
BILL: HB2199
Sponsor: Gillam
AN ACT REGARDING THE ALZHEIMER'S ADVISORY COUNCIL.
BILL: HB1492
Sponsor: Hammer
TO BE KNOWN AS CARTER’S LAW; AND TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF EDUCATION REGARDING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME.
BILL: SB968
Sponsor: Maloch
TO REGULATE PHYSICIAN DISPENSING OF LEGEND DRUGS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE MEDICAL BOARD TO REGULATE PHYSICIAN DISPENSING OF LEGEND DRUGS.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
BILL: HB2057
Sponsor: Perry
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING SPORT SHOOTING RANGES.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
BILL: SB1039
Sponsor: Irvin
TO CREATE THE HEALTHCARE QUALITY AND PAYMENT POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
BILL: SB1020
Sponsor: J. Dismang
TO CREATE THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1384
Sponsor: Miller
TO REQUIRE THAT IN-HOME CAREGIVERS WHO ARE PAID THROUGH MEDICAID BE TESTED FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE AND UNDERGO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.
BILL: SB455
Sponsor: Maloch
TO CLARIFY THE HEALTH INSURANCE PAYMENT PROCESS FOR ORTHOTIC DEVICES AND PROSTHETIC SERVICES.
BILL: SB968
Sponsor: Maloch
TO REGULATE PHYSICIAN DISPENSING OF LEGEND DRUGS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE MEDICAL BOARD TO REGULATE PHYSICIAN DISPENSING OF LEGEND DRUGS.
Monday, April 1, 2013
BILL: HB1853
Sponsor: Wardlaw
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING RECOUPMENT OF PAYMENTS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1492
Sponsor: Hammer
TO BE KNOWN AS CARTER’S LAW; AND TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF EDUCATION REGARDING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME.
BILL: SB916
Sponsor: J. Woods
TO ENSURE THAT VULNERABLE CITIZENS RECEIVE MEDICATIONS FOR LIFE-ALTERING ILLNESS; AND TO CREATE THE CONTINUITY OF CARE ACT OF 2013.
BILL: SB875
Sponsor: Hester
TO ADJUST WEEKLY UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT AMOUNTS TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE FEDERAL NONREDUCTION RULE ON BENEFITS.
BILL: SB1116
Sponsor: Caldwell
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPUTATION OF FUTURE CONTRIBUTION RATES FOR EMPLOYERS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
BILL: SB850
Sponsor: J. Hendren
TO REQUIRE THAT THE UNEMPLOYMENT STABILIZATION TAX SHALL BE CREDITED TO THE SEPARATE ACCOUNT OF EACH EMPLOYER; AND TO AMEND THE STABILIZATION TAX RATES FOR THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
BILL: HB2094
Sponsor: Murdock
TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON SICKLE CELL DISEASE; AND TO EXTEND THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON SICKLE CELL DISEASE.
BILL: HB2037
Sponsor: Harris
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
BILL: HB1886
Sponsor: Lea
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN FEES UNDER THE ARKANSAS HAZMAT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT.
Lea
BILL: HB1691
Sponsor: Hobbs
AMEND THE LAW REGARDING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO A VARIETY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICE PROVIDERS.
BILL: HB1497
Sponsor: H. Wilkins
TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO THE DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.
BILL: HB2227
Sponsor: H. Wilkins
TO AVOID UNNECESSARY EXPANSION IN MEDICAID COSTS AND SERVICES RELATED TO EARLY INTERVENTION DAY TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1968
Sponsor: Westerman
TO CREATE THE ACCESS TO CARE ACT.
BILL: HB1935
Sponsor: Wardlaw
TO ADDRESS LONG-TERM CARE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.
BILL: HB1901
Sponsor: Steel
TO PROHIBIT AN EMPLOYER FROM REQUIRING OR REQUESTING A CURRENT OR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE FROM DISCLOSING HIS OR HER USERNAME OR PASSWORD FOR A SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT.
BILL: HB1384
Sponsor: Miller
TO REQUIRE THAT IN-HOME CAREGIVERS WHO ARE PAID THROUGH MEDICAID BE TESTED FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE AND UNDERGO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.
BILL: HB1492
Sponsor: Hammer
TO BE KNOWN AS CARTER’S LAW; AND TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF EDUCATION REGARDING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME.
BILL: HB1930
Sponsor: Baltz
TO AMEND THE FIREWORKS LAWS; AND TO CLARIFY AND MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE FIREWORKS LAWS.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
BILL: SB1157
Sponsor: D. Sanders
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING VOLUNTARY AND INFORMED CONSENT FOR AN ABORTION.
BILL: SB916
Sponsor: J. Woods
TO ENSURE THAT VULNERABLE CITIZENS RECEIVE MEDICATIONS FOR LIFE-ALTERING ILLNESS; AND TO CREATE THE CONTINUITY OF CARE ACT OF 2013.
BILL: SB875
Sponsor: Hester
TO ADJUST WEEKLY UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT AMOUNTS TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE FEDERAL NONREDUCTION RULE ON BENEFITS.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
BILL: HB1799
Sponsor: Wardlaw
TO AUTOMATE THE REVIEW OF ABUSE REGISTRIES MAINTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
BILL: HB2196
Sponsor: Leding
TO CLARIFY THE RIGHT OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND AN OWNER OR OPERATOR TO ACCESS PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF INVESTIGATION, SITE ASSESSMENT, OR CORRECTIVE ACTION.
BILL: SB887
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS PEER REVIEW FAIRNESS ACT.
BILL: SB388
Sponsor: Irvin
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS CONCERNING BODY ARTISTS AND TO CLARIFY THE NATURE AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF LAWS AND RULES REGARDING BODY ARTISTS.
BILL: SB387
Sponsor: Irvin
TO LIMIT BODY ART PROCEDURES.
BILL: SB755
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO ESTABLISH TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPENSATED IN-HOME CAREGIVERS.
BILL: SB869
Sponsor: Elliott
TO PROVIDE A SAFE HARBOR FOR VICTIMS OF CERTAIN SEX TRAFFICKING AND COMMERCIAL SEX OFFENSES.
BILL: SB850
Sponsor: J. Hendren
TO REQUIRE THAT THE UNEMPLOYMENT STABILIZATION TAX SHALL BE CREDITED TO THE SEPARATE ACCOUNT OF EACH EMPLOYER; AND TO AMEND THE STABILIZATION TAX RATES FOR THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND.
BILL: SB780
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR DISQUALIFICATION FROM UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AFTER DISCHARGE FOR MISCONDUCT.
BILL: SB455
Sponsor: Maloch
TO CLARIFY THE HEALTH INSURANCE PAYMENT PROCESS FOR ORTHOTIC DEVICES AND PROSTHETIC SERVICES.
Monday, March 25, 2013
BILL: HB1881
Sponsor: Magie
TO CLARIFY THE REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PHYSICIAN OFFICE-BASED SURGERY BY ASSIGNING THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY TO THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD.
BILL: HB1405
Sponsor: Leding
TO ENSURE SMOKING TOBACCO IS PROHIBITED IN AND ON THE GROUNDS OF ALL MEDICAL FACILITIES.
BILL: HB1687
Sponsor: Branscum
TO STREAMLINE THE PROCESS FOR REVIEW OF CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND THE ARKANSAS POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY COMMISSION; AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
BILL: HB1555
Sponsor: Hickerson
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.
BILL: SB1116
Sponsor: Caldwell
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPUTATION OF FUTURE CONTRIBUTION RATES FOR EMPLOYERS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
BILL: SB884
Sponsor: S. Flowers
TO AMEND THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW; TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITIONS UNDER ARKANSAS CODE § 11-10-210.
BILL: SB850
Sponsor: J. Hendren
TO REQUIRE THAT THE UNEMPLOYMENT STABILIZATION TAX SHALL BE CREDITED TO THE SEPARATE ACCOUNT OF EACH EMPLOYER; AND TO AMEND THE STABILIZATION TAX RATES FOR THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
BILL: HB2010
Sponsor: J. Edwards
TO PROMOTE ADOPTION IN ARKANSAS BY PROTECTING THE PRIVACY OF THE RELINQUISHING PARENT.
BILL: HB1929
Sponsor: Davis
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.
BILL: HB1772
Sponsor: D. Douglas
TO INCREASE THE INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL PERMIT FEE.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
BILL: SB788
Sponsor: Irvin
TO AMEND THE MEDICAID FAIRNESS ACT TO STRENGTHEN DUE PROCESS FOR PROVIDERS WHO DELIVER SERVICES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB1005
Sponsor: J. Dismang
TO ENSURE THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS KEPT BY A SUSPECTED CASE OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FROM A CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER, A HOSPITAL, OR A CLINIC INVOLVING A SUSPECTED CASE OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT.
Monday, March 18, 2013
BILL: HB1492
Sponsor: Hammer
TO BE KNOWN AS CARTER’S LAW; AND TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF EDUCATION REGARDING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME.
BILL: HB1468
Sponsor: Hammer
TO REQUIRE BIRTHING FACILITIES TO PERFORM PULSE OXIMETRY SCREENINGS FOR CRITICAL CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE ON NEWBORNS BEFORE DISCHARGE.
BILL: SB1005
Sponsor: J. Dismang
TO ENSURE THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS KEPT BY A SUSPECTED CASE OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FROM A CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER, A HOSPITAL, OR A CLINIC INVOLVING A SUSPECTED CASE OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT.
BILL: SB913
Sponsor: Irvin
TO REGULATE THE USE OF CERTAIN DRUGS USED TO INDUCE AN ABORTION; AND TO PROVIDE FOR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS FOR ABORTIONS PERFORMED IN VIOLATION OF THIS ACT.
BILL: SB498
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO ALLOW THE MEDICAL BOARD TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO CREDENTIALING ORGANIZATIONS FOR HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS.
BILL: SB386
Sponsor: Burnett
TO REQUIRE THAT THERAPEUTICALLY EQUIVALENT DRUG SUBSTITUTIONS BE AUTHORIZED ON EACH PRESCRIPTION.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
BILL: HB2049
Sponsor: Wardlaw
TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT MASSAGE THERAPY SCHOOL STUDENTS BE TESTED FOR TUBERCULOSIS.
BILL: HB2033
Sponsor: Ferguson
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD TO ISSUE UNRESTRICTED LICENSES TO PRACTICE MEDICINE TO CERTAIN UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES FACULTY.
BILL: HB1930
Sponsor: Baltz
TO AMEND THE FIREWORKS LAWS; AND TO CLARIFY AND MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE FIREWORKS LAWS.
BILL: SB498
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO ALLOW THE MEDICAL BOARD TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO CREDENTIALING ORGANIZATIONS FOR HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS.
BILL: SB386
Sponsor: Burnett
TO REQUIRE THAT THERAPEUTICALLY EQUIVALENT DRUG SUBSTITUTIONS BE AUTHORIZED ON EACH PRESCRIPTION.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
BILL: HB1746
Sponsor: Clemmer
TO REQUIRE A MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDER TO WARN A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OF A CREDIBLE THREAT BY A PATIENT.
BILL: SB965
Sponsor: J. Dismang
TO AMEND UNCODIFIED SECTION 1 OF ACT 274 OF 2013 TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN DRUGS FROM THE DEFINITION OF THERAPEUTIC CLASS.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
CONCERNING CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROVIDERS.
BILL: SB788
Sponsor: Irvin
TO AMEND THE MEDICAID FAIRNESS ACT TO STRENGTHEN DUE PROCESS FOR PROVIDERS WHO DELIVER SERVICES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB491
Sponsor: Caldwell
TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND STABILITY OF ARKANSAS FAMILIES; TO STRENGTHEN VOLUNTARY HOME VISITATION PROGRAMS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, March 11, 2013
BILL: HB1706
Sponsor: Rice
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF CHILD UNDER THE CHILD WELFARE AGENCY LICENSING ACT; TO CLARIFY THE MEANING OF FOSTER HOME; AND TO MAKE CLARIFICATIONS TO OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE CHILD WELFARE AGENCY LICENSING ACT.
BILL: HB1635
Sponsor: Richey
AN ACT TO AMEND THE AMUSEMENT RIDE AND AMUSEMENT ATTRACTION SAFETY INSURANCE ACT.
BILL: HB1446
Sponsor: Fite
CONCERNING REQUIRED CHILD MALTREATMENT CENTRAL REGISTRY CHECKS FOR ADOPTION; AND THE PLACEMENT AND ADOPTION OF CHILDREN.
BILL: HB1029
Sponsor: D. Altes
TO PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT FOR ALLEGED CHILD SEX OFFENDERS AND THE VICTIM.
BILL: SB1192
Sponsor: Holland
TO PROVIDE FOR ORGAN DONOR PRIVACY.
BILL: SB1186
Sponsor: D. Sanders
TO REQUIRE PERSONS AND ENTITIES TO COMPLY WITH ARKANSAS TAX LAW IN ORDER TO QUALIFY AS MEDICAID PROVIDERS.
BILL: SB1174
Sponsor: B. Sample
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LICENSING BY THE COSMETOLOGY TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
BILL: SB1173
Sponsor: Rapert
CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE BY SCHOOL PERSONNEL TO CHILDREN EXPERIENCING A LIFE-THREATENING ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION DUE TO FOOD ALLERGIES.
BILL: SB1167
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW REGARDING PROGRAMS OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
CONCERNING THE ACCESS TO RESTROOM FACILITIES LOCATED IN PUBLIC PLACES BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
BILL: SB1163
Sponsor: J. Woods
TO CREATE A PRESUMPTION THAT FIREFIGHTERS WHO DEVELOP CERTAIN FORMS OF CANCER DEVELOPED THOSE CANCERS THROUGH THEIR WORK AS FIREFIGHTERS.
BILL: SB1161
Sponsor: J. Dismang
TO ADDRESS LONG-TERM CARE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.
BILL: SB1159
Sponsor: D. Sanders
TO REQUIRE PERSONS AND ENTITIES TO COMPLY WITH ARKANSAS TAX LAW IN ORDER TO QUALIFY AS MEDICAID PROVIDERS.
BILL: SB1158
Sponsor: D. Sanders
THE ARKANSAS CONCUSSION PROTOCOL ACT.
BILL: SB1157
Sponsor: D. Sanders
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING VOLUNTARY AND INFORMED CONSENT FOR AN ABORTION.
BILL: SB1152
Sponsor: D. Sanders
TO ENSURE THE INTEGRITY AND QUALITY OF MEDICAID SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO EVALUATE CURRENT ASSET LIMITS FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES AND THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
BILL: SB1138
Sponsor: Caldwell
TO REGULATE PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS' MAINTENANCE AND USE OF MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LISTS FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
BILL: SB1132
Sponsor: S. Flowers
TO REQUIRE AN INTERIM STUDY TO IMPROVE SWIMMING POOL WATER QUALITY AND REDUCE RECREATIONAL WATER ILLNESSES.
BILL: SB1128
Sponsor: Irvin
TO CREATE A PALLIATIVE CARE COUNCIL WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
BILL: SB1124
Sponsor: Irvin
CONCERNING ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAMS.
BILL: SB1122
Sponsor: D. Johnson
TO AMEND THE LAW GOVERNING HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS; AND TO TRANSFER REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS TO THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER.
BILL: SB1120
Sponsor: Hester
TO ABOLISH THE USE OF CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS FOR ENROLLMENT PURPOSES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE.
BILL: SB1116
Sponsor: Caldwell
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPUTATION OF FUTURE CONTRIBUTION RATES FOR EMPLOYERS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
BILL: SB1112
Sponsor: R. Thompson
TO RESTORE THE LANGUAGE OF THE ARKANSAS CODE AS IT EXISTED BEFORE PASSAGE ACT 1040 OF 2011 CONCERNING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
BILL: SB1096
Sponsor: Elliott
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS BARBER LAW TO PROVIDE IMPROVED OVERSIGHT OF TRAINING, LICENSURE, AND RELATED ASPECTS OF THE PROFESSION.
BILL: SB1094
Sponsor: Elliott
CONCERNING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS; AND REGARDING TRANSFERABILITY OF CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS AND DETERMINATION LETTERS AMONG VARIOUS OPERATIONAL SECTIONS OF A SINGLE SERVICE PROVIDER.
BILL: SB1087
Sponsor: J. Dismang
TO PROHIBIT THE DISTRIBUTION OF ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS TO MINORS.
BILL: SB1039
Sponsor: Irvin
TO CREATE THE HEALTHCARE QUALITY AND PAYMENT POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
BILL: SB1038
Sponsor: Irvin
CONCERNING REPORTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OR A DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES RELATED TO CHILD MALTREATMENT.
BILL: SB1036
Sponsor: K. Ingram
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 11-10-210 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB1030
Sponsor: K. Ingram
TO ENACT THE SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS EQUITY ACT; TO PROVIDE FAIR AND APPROPRIATE TREATMENT TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT.
BILL: SB1020
Sponsor: J. Dismang
TO CREATE THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB1019
Sponsor: J. Dismang
TO CREATE THE MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION SYSTEM.
BILL: SB1013
Sponsor: Irvin
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE DECISIONS ACT.
BILL: SB1012
Sponsor: Irvin
TO ADOPT EXCEPTIONS TO CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN PATIENTS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
BILL: SB1005
Sponsor: J. Dismang
TO ENSURE THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS KEPT BY A SUSPECTED CASE OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FROM A CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER, A HOSPITAL, OR A CLINIC INVOLVING A SUSPECTED CASE OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT.
BILL: SB1004
Sponsor: A. Clark
TO REQUIRE THAT PERSONS WHO APPLY FOR OR RECEIVE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE BENEFITS TEST NEGATIVE FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE.
BILL: SB994
Sponsor: B. Sample
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COSMETOLOGY TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN LICENSES.
BILL: SB993
Sponsor: M. Lamoureux
TO CLARIFY EXCEPTIONS TO CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN PATIENTS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
BILL: SB985
Sponsor: D. Sanders
TO REFORM THE STATE MEDICAID PROGRAM.
BILL: SB984
Sponsor: D. Sanders
TO PROHIBIT SEX OFFENDERS FROM PROVIDING SERVICES THROUGH THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
BILL: SB982
Sponsor: D. Sanders
REGARDING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
BILL: SB981
Sponsor: D. Sanders
PERTAINING TO THE DIVISION OF COUNTY OPERATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
BILL: SB979
Sponsor: J. Dismang
TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES’ EMPLOYER FOLLOW-UP.
BILL: SB978
Sponsor: J. Dismang
TO ADDRESS LONG-TERM CARE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.
BILL: SB976
Sponsor: J. Dismang
TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF A CHILD SAFETY CENTER; AND TO ESTABLISH ACCESS FOR SPECIALIZED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
BILL: SB968
Sponsor: Maloch
TO REGULATE PHYSICIAN DISPENSING OF LEGEND DRUGS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE MEDICAL BOARD TO REGULATE PHYSICIAN DISPENSING OF LEGEND DRUGS.
BILL: SB966
Sponsor: J. Dismang
TO CLARIFY THE PENALTY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL FAILING TO REPORT EMPLOYMENT OR EARNINGS WHILE RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS; AND TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR REVIEWING EARNINGS REPORTS.
BILL: SB965
Sponsor: J. Dismang
TO AMEND UNCODIFIED SECTION 1 OF ACT 274 OF 2013 TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN DRUGS FROM THE DEFINITION OF THERAPEUTIC CLASS.
BILL: SB954
Sponsor: U. Lindsey
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING SPECIALTY HOSPITALS FOR THE ASSESSMENT FEE ON HOSPITALS TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE ACCESS LAW.
BILL: SB946
Sponsor: J. Woods
TO STUDY THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PUBLIC WEBSITE CONTAINING INFORMATION ON PERSONS CONVICTED OF A CRIME PERTAINING TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT.
BILL: SB940
Sponsor: B. Sample
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LICENSING OF THE STATE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS.
BILL: SB937
Sponsor: B. Sample
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LICENSING OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY.
BILL: SB936
Sponsor: B. Sample
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LICENSING BY THE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY.
BILL: SB918
Sponsor: Holland
TO MANDATE ORGAN DONOR INFORMATION CONFIDENTIALITY UNLESS WAIVED BY THE DONOR; AND TO REQUIRE WAIVER OPPORTUNITY BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ORGAN DONORS AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION AS AN ORGAN DONOR.
BILL: SB916
Sponsor: J. Woods
TO ENSURE THAT VULNERABLE CITIZENS RECEIVE MEDICATIONS FOR LIFE-ALTERING ILLNESS; AND TO CREATE THE CONTINUITY OF CARE ACT OF 2013.
BILL: SB360
Sponsor: B. Sample
TO RE-CREATE THE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Friday, March 8, 2013
BILL: SB914
Sponsor: D. Sanders
TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF THE MEDICAID INSPECTOR GENERAL AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB913
Sponsor: Irvin
TO REGULATE THE USE OF CERTAIN DRUGS USED TO INDUCE AN ABORTION; AND TO PROVIDE FOR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS FOR ABORTIONS PERFORMED IN VIOLATION OF THIS ACT.
CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN SUBJECTED TO MENTAL OR PHYSICAL ABUSE, WHETHER OR NOT THEY ARE IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE CURRENT RESOURCE OR ASSET LIMITS FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) AND THE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF).
BILL: HB1575
Sponsor: Scott
AN ACT TO PERMIT A PRIVATE EMPLOYER OR A LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYER TO HAVE A VOLUNTARY VETERANS' PREFERENCE EMPLOYMENT POLICY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE RIGHT TO ENGAGE IN A LAWFUL OCCUPATION.
BILL: SB893
Sponsor: Irvin
TO ESTABLISH THE VOLUNTEER HEALTH SERVICES ACT; AND TO ALLOW FOR LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE VOLUNTEER SERVICES FOR A SPONSORING ORGANIZATION.
BILL: SB891
Sponsor: Bookout
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE STATE MEDICAID PROGRAM; AND TO EXPLORE A STATE MEDICAID INSURANCE EXCHANGE.
BILL: SB890
Sponsor: Bookout
TO ADDRESS EXPANSION OF THE STATE MEDICAID PROGRAM.
BILL: SB888
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO PROVIDE PARITY FOR MAMMOGRAPHY SERVICES REIMBURSEMENT.
BILL: SB886
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO ESTABLISH THE HEALTHCARE REFORM TRANSPARENCY ACT.
BILL: SB887
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS PEER REVIEW FAIRNESS ACT.
BILL: SB884
Sponsor: S. Flowers
TO AMEND THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW; TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITIONS UNDER ARKANSAS CODE § 11-10-210.
CONCERNING CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROVIDERS.
BILL: SB878
Sponsor: Maloch
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS, AND PEDORTHICS PRACTICE ACT OF 2007.
BILL: SB875
Sponsor: Hester
TO ADJUST WEEKLY UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT AMOUNTS TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE FEDERAL NONREDUCTION RULE ON BENEFITS.
BILL: SB869
Sponsor: Elliott
TO PROVIDE A SAFE HARBOR FOR VICTIMS OF CERTAIN SEX TRAFFICKING AND COMMERCIAL SEX OFFENSES.
BILL: SB873
Sponsor: J. Key
TO REGULATE REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS.
BILL: SB498
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO ALLOW THE MEDICAL BOARD TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO CREDENTIALING ORGANIZATIONS FOR HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS.
BILL: SB788
Sponsor: Irvin
TO AMEND THE MEDICAID FAIRNESS ACT TO STRENGTHEN DUE PROCESS FOR PROVIDERS WHO DELIVER SERVICES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB750
Sponsor: Bookout
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEART DISEASE AND STROKE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT TASK FORCE.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
BILL: SB862
Sponsor: Irvin
CONCERNING INFORMATION RELEASED FROM THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES DATABASE.
BILL: SB857
Sponsor: A. Clark
TO CLARIFY THE DUTY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES REGARDING UNEMPLOYMENT INELIGIBILITY FOR FAILURE TO ACCEPT OR SEEK SUITABLE WORK; AND TO REQUIRE QUARTERLY REPORTS TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
BILL: SB852
Sponsor: Maloch
TO REGULATE FEES CHARGED BY THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN COUNSELING.
BILL: SB850
Sponsor: J. Hendren
TO REQUIRE THAT THE UNEMPLOYMENT STABILIZATION TAX SHALL BE CREDITED TO THE SEPARATE ACCOUNT OF EACH EMPLOYER; AND TO AMEND THE STABILIZATION TAX RATES FOR THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND.
BILL: SB848
Sponsor: J. Key
TO ALLOW THE USE OF SALINE SYSTEMS IN SWIMMING POOLS.
BILL: SB843
Sponsor: Files
TO AUTHORIZE SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DISCLOSE EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION WITH OR WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF A CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEE.
TO ALLOW FOSTER CARE BOARD PAYMENTS AND ADOPTION SUBSIDIES TO BE MADE BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER DIRECT DEPOSIT.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
TO BAR THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS BY THE STATE TO CERTAIN ENTITIES.
BILL: HB1486
Sponsor: Miller
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.
BILL: HB1384
Sponsor: Miller
TO REQUIRE THAT IN-HOME CAREGIVERS WHO ARE PAID THROUGH MEDICAID BE TESTED FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE AND UNDERGO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.
BILL: SB813
Sponsor: J. Woods
CONCERNING A PRESCRIPTION FOR A TYPE OF MUSCLE RELAXANT; TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF OBJECTIVE FINDINGS ENACTED BY INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948.
BILL: SB810
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO BE APPROPRIATELY REIMBURSED FOR MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND SERVICES PROVIDED.
BILL: SB802
Sponsor: D. Sanders
TO REGULATE MOTOR CARRIERS IN RELATION TO WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAWS.
BILL: SB801
Sponsor: Bookout
TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO DONATE PROPERTY TO COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CLINICS AND CENTERS.
BILL: SB755
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO ESTABLISH TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPENSATED IN-HOME CAREGIVERS.
BILL: SB533
Sponsor: Teague
TO EXEMPT ORGANIZED CAMPS AND RELIGIOUS AND NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTERS FROM THE DEFINITION OF EMPLOYEE UNDER THE MINIMUM WAGE LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
BILL: SB796
Sponsor: Caldwell
TO CLARIFY THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND THE ARKANSAS POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO THE ADOPTION OF STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLANS.
BILL: SB790
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE; AND TO ENSURE THAT PEER REVIEW COMMITTEES FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS ARE AFFORDED CONFIDENTIALITY.
BILL: SB788
Sponsor: Irvin
TO AMEND THE MEDICAID FAIRNESS ACT TO STRENGTHEN DUE PROCESS FOR PROVIDERS WHO DELIVER SERVICES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB780
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR DISQUALIFICATION FROM UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AFTER DISCHARGE FOR MISCONDUCT.
BILL: SB533
Sponsor: Teague
TO EXEMPT ORGANIZED CAMPS AND RELIGIOUS AND NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTERS FROM THE DEFINITION OF EMPLOYEE UNDER THE MINIMUM WAGE LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB515
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO RESTORE CONSISTENCY IN TEMPORARY TOTAL DISABILITY BENEFIT AND EMPLOYEE MISCONDUCT DETERMINATIONS AFTER TERMINATION UNDER INITIATED MEASURE 4 OF 1948.
BILL: SB255
Sponsor: B. King
THE ARKANSAS WATER ADDITIVE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT.
Monday, March 4, 2013
BILL: SB755
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO ESTABLISH TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPENSATED IN-HOME CAREGIVERS.
BILL: SB750
Sponsor: Bookout
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEART DISEASE AND STROKE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT TASK FORCE.
BILL: SB736
Sponsor: S. Flowers
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1328
Sponsor: H. Wilkins
TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES TO APPEAR BEFORE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR ALL CONTRACTS AND CONTRACT CHANGES; TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO BE GIVEN BEFORE CHANGES TO COMMUNITY-BASED PROVIDER CONTRACTS ARE MADE.
BILL: SB705
Sponsor: Irvin
REQUIRING THE CORONER TO NOTIFY THE ARKANSAS CHILD DEATH REVIEW PANEL OF THE ARKANSAS CHILD ABUSE/RAPE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMISSION OF AN INFANT DEATH OR DEATH OF A MINOR CHILD.
BILL: SB161
Sponsor: E. Cheatham
TO CREATE THE TITLE OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE; AND TO ESTABLISH THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSING.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
BILL: HB1397
Sponsor: Leding
TO AMEND THE PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK TRUST FUND ACT.
BILL: SB410
Sponsor: Maloch
TO ALLOW THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO AWARD GRANTS FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES RELATING TO ASBESTOS ABATEMENT, STABILIZATION, AND REMEDIATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB491
Sponsor: Caldwell
TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND STABILITY OF ARKANSAS FAMILIES; TO STRENGTHEN VOLUNTARY HOME VISITATION PROGRAMS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB609
Sponsor: J. Dismang
TO AVOID UNNECESSARY DUPLICATION OF COSTS AND SERVICES IN THE EXPANSION OF MEDICAID DAY HABILITATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
BILL: SB598
Sponsor: B. King
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB542
Sponsor: Irvin
TO CLARIFY THE PENALTIES FOR MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS IN APPLICATIONS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES TO TRACK FALSE STATEMENTS AND TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
BILL: SB533
Sponsor: Teague
TO EXEMPT ORGANIZED CAMPS AND RELIGIOUS AND NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTERS FROM THE DEFINITION OF EMPLOYEE UNDER THE MINIMUM WAGE LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB388
Sponsor: Irvin
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS CONCERNING BODY ARTISTS AND TO CLARIFY THE NATURE AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF LAWS AND RULES REGARDING BODY ARTISTS.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
BILL: SB515
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO RESTORE CONSISTENCY IN TEMPORARY TOTAL DISABILITY BENEFIT AND EMPLOYEE MISCONDUCT DETERMINATIONS AFTER TERMINATION UNDER INITIATED MEASURE 4 OF 1948.
BILL: SB498
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO ALLOW THE MEDICAL BOARD TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO CREDENTIALING ORGANIZATIONS FOR HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS.
BILL: SB491
Sponsor: Caldwell
TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND STABILITY OF ARKANSAS FAMILIES; TO STRENGTHEN VOLUNTARY HOME VISITATION PROGRAMS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB218
Sponsor: Irvin
AN ACT TO CREATE A UNIFORM PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FORM; TO REQUIRE HEALTH CARE INSURERS TO USE A UNIFORM PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FORM.
BILL: SB161
Sponsor: E. Cheatham
TO CREATE THE TITLE OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE; AND TO ESTABLISH THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSING.
Monday, February 25, 2013
BILL: SB482
Sponsor: S. Flowers
TO REINSTATE THE MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
BILL: HB1363
Sponsor: Hobbs
TO EXPAND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMISSION.
BILL: HB1356
Sponsor: Scott
TO REQUIRE REVOCATION OF THE LICENSE OF A CHIROPRACTOR CONVICTED OF A SEX CRIME; TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF PATIENTS OF CHIROPRACTORS FOUND GUILTY OF SEX CRIMES BY REQUIRING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.
BILL: HB1328
Sponsor: H. Wilkins
TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES TO APPEAR BEFORE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR ALL CONTRACTS AND CONTRACT CHANGES; TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO BE GIVEN BEFORE CHANGES TO COMMUNITY-BASED PROVIDER CONTRACTS ARE MADE.
BILL: SB455
Sponsor: Maloch
TO CLARIFY THE HEALTH INSURANCE PAYMENT PROCESS FOR ORTHOTIC DEVICES AND PROSTHETIC SERVICES.
BILL: SB134
Sponsor: Rapert
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HUMAN HEARTBEAT PROTECTION ACT; TO PROTECT UNBORN CHILDREN.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
BILL: SB423
Sponsor: B. Pierce
TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPANSION OF TESTING OF NEWBORN INFANTS FOR GENETIC DISORDERS.
BILL: SB411
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS TO DEVELOP A WEB-BASED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING CURRICULUM.
BILL: SB410
Sponsor: Maloch
TO ALLOW THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO AWARD GRANTS FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES RELATING TO ASBESTOS ABATEMENT, STABILIZATION, AND REMEDIATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB388
Sponsor: Irvin
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS CONCERNING BODY ARTISTS AND TO CLARIFY THE NATURE AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF LAWS AND RULES REGARDING BODY ARTISTS.
BILL: SB387
Sponsor: Irvin
TO LIMIT BODY ART PROCEDURES.
BILL: SB386
Sponsor: Burnett
TO REQUIRE THAT THERAPEUTICALLY EQUIVALENT DRUG SUBSTITUTIONS BE AUTHORIZED ON EACH PRESCRIPTION.
BILL: SB385
Sponsor: Burnett
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING THE VALIDITY OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-COUNTY REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT THAT HAS LESS THAN THE POPULATION REQUIRED FOR THE CREATION OF A REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
BILL: SB218
Sponsor: Irvin
AN ACT TO CREATE A UNIFORM PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FORM; TO REQUIRE HEALTH CARE INSURERS TO USE A UNIFORM PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FORM.
Monday, February 18, 2013
BILL: SB360
Sponsor: B. Sample
TO RE-CREATE THE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SR12
Sponsor: J. Hendren
TO URGE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO RETURN CERTAIN FUNDS TO ARKANSAS IF ARKANSAS DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE PROPOSED MEDICAID EXPANSION.
BILL: HB1185
Sponsor: Wright
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF PRESCRIPTION UNDER THE PHARMACY ACT.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
BILL: HB1197
Sponsor: Davis
TO CLARIFY THE LAWS REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF WATER POLLUTION PERMITS; TO CLARIFY THE FINANCIAL ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR NONMUNICIPAL DOMESTIC SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS; AND TO CREATE THE WATER PERFORMANCE BOND FUND.
BILL: HB1172
Sponsor: Fite
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE LAW CONCERNING THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY.
Monday, February 11, 2013
BILL: SB268
Sponsor: J. English
TO CLARIFY THE IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR ACTIVE DUTY PERSONNEL TO PURCHASE PSEUDOEPHEDRINE AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
TO ALLOW APPLICANTS FOR NURSING LICENSURE TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY TO SIT FOR A LICENSING EXAMINATION BEFORE ENTERING A NURSING PROGRAM.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
BILL: SB255
Sponsor: B. King
THE ARKANSAS WATER ADDITIVE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT.
BILL: SB161
Sponsor: E. Cheatham
TO CREATE THE TITLE OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE; AND TO ESTABLISH THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSING.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
BILL: SB248
Sponsor: D. Sanders
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FRAUD PREVENTION PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF A MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FRAUD PREVENTION PROGRAM.
BILL: SB244
Sponsor: J. Dismang
TO REQUIRE MEDICAID RECIPIENTS OF SERVICES TO PROVIDE A COPY OF A CURRENT INCOME STATE INCOME TAX RETURN.
Monday, February 4, 2013
BILL: HB1100
Sponsor: B. Wilkins
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE POLICIES FROM OFFERING COVERAGE FOR ABORTIONS EXCEPT THROUGH A SEPARATE RIDER.
BILL: HB1037
Sponsor: Mayberry
AN ACT TO CREATE THE PAIN-CAPABLE UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB149
Sponsor: Files
TO REGULATE THE SUBSTITUTION OF BIOSIMILAR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS FOR CERTAIN PRESCRIBED PRODUCTS.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
BILL: SB42
Sponsor: Maloch
TO ADD A MEMBER TO AND TO EXTEND THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN UNTIL 2015.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
BILL: SB218
Sponsor: Irvin
AN ACT TO CREATE A UNIFORM PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FORM; TO REQUIRE HEALTH CARE INSURERS TO USE A UNIFORM PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FORM.
BILL: SB205
Sponsor: J. Key
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE LAWS REGARDING MEDICARE WAIVERS.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
BILL: SB168
Sponsor: D. Johnson
CONCERNING PAYMENT FOR COLLABORATIVE HYGIENE SERVICES.
BILL: SB161
Sponsor: E. Cheatham
TO CREATE THE TITLE OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE; AND TO ESTABLISH THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSING.
Monday, January 28, 2013
BILL: SB149
Sponsor: Files
TO REGULATE THE SUBSTITUTION OF BIOSIMILAR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS FOR CERTAIN PRESCRIBED PRODUCTS.
BILL: SB141
Sponsor: Irvin
TO CLARIFY THE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF EXISTING HOSPICE AGENCY SERVICE AREAS.
BILL: SB134
Sponsor: Rapert
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HUMAN HEARTBEAT PROTECTION ACT; TO PROTECT UNBORN CHILDREN.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
BILL: SB95
Sponsor: J. Key
AN ACT TO CERTIFY EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDERS.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
BILL: SB74
Sponsor: Teague
AN ACT TO MODERNIZE REFERENCES TO THE NATIONAL AND STATE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
BILL: SB42
Sponsor: Maloch
TO ADD A MEMBER TO AND TO EXTEND THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN UNTIL 2015.
BILL: SB38
Sponsor: J. Hutchinson
TO REQUIRE THAT APPLICANTS FOR AND RECIPIENTS OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS BE TESTED FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE.
Monday, January 14, 2013
TO ALLOW APPLICANTS FOR NURSING LICENSURE TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY TO SIT FOR A LICENSING EXAMINATION BEFORE ENTERING A NURSING PROGRAM.
BILL: SB3
Sponsor: J. English
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS VETERANS' HOME TASK FORCE AND DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.