INSURANCE & COMMERCE - SENATE
Referred Bills
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Bill Subtitle
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Monday, March 30, 2015
Status
TO CREATE THE SUCCESSOR CORPORATION ASBESTOS-RELATED LIABILITY FAIRNESS ACT.
Friday, March 27, 2015
TO REGULATE THE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES OF DEALERS IN SECONDHAND GOODS; AND TO HELP THE RIGHTFUL OWNER RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY.
TO REGULATE COLLECTION ACTIVITIES AND THE PRACTICES OF COLLECTION AGENCIES.
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS WIRELESS INFORMATION NETWORK FUND.
TO MODIFY THE REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES BY THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO MODIFY THE BONDING REQUIREMENTS FOR LOTTERY RETAILERS.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
TO REGULATE AN INSURER THAT OFFERS VISION CARE PLANS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE VISION CARE PLAN ACT OF 2015.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MULTI-AGENCY INSURANCE TRUST FUND ACT; TO PROVIDE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY THREAT MITIGATION; TO ALLOW FOR ASSESSING AND INSURING RISK CONCERNING CYBERSECURITY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROMOTE FAIR AND EQUITABLE ALLOCATION OF LIABILITY IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
TO MODIFY THE FINANCIAL AND REGULATORY INSURANCE LAWS IN THIS STATE.
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.
Monday, March 23, 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 AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RESTRICTIONS ON CURRENT AND FORMER EMPLOYEES.
TO REGULATE PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS CONTRACTS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS LAW.
PERMITTING A PROCESS SERVER TO ACCESS CERTAIN UTILITY COMPANY OR UTILITY SYSTEM INFORMATION.
TO REFORM RATE MAKING OF PUBLIC UTILITIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL LIMITED VENUESFOR THE SALE OF RAFFLE TICKETS BY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
TO AMEND THE FIRE PREVENTION ACT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FIRE PREVENTION.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTHCARE TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE OF 2015; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
TO MODIFY THE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES; AND TO REGULATE THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
TO PROHIBIT ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF A THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR USED BY MULTIPLE EMPLOYER TRUSTS AND SELF-INSURED PLANS.
TO PROMOTE THE FREE MARKET COMPETITION OF STUDENT COURSE MATERIALS; AND TO PROHIBIT THE COST OF STUDENT COURSE MATERIALS FROM BEING ADDED TO A STUDENT'S BILLING ACCOUNT.
TO REGULATE THE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES OF THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING LOCAL 911 SYSTEMS; AMENDING ARKANSAS LAW PERTAINING TO OVERSIGHT, COORDINATION, REPORTING, AND TRAINING OF LOCAL 911 SYSTEMS AND DISPATCHERS.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTH INSURANCE INNOVATION ACT OF 2015; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING NET METERING; AND TO ALLOW COMMUNITY NET METERING.
Monday, March 16, 2015
TO CLARIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FROM THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW A BURIAL ASSOCIATION WITH EXCESS ACCOUNT FUNDS TO PAY A MEMBER MORE THAN THE FACE VALUE OF THE BURIAL POLICY.
TO REGULATE THE FAIRNESS IN THE BIDDING PRACTICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLICLY FUNDED PROJECTS; AND TO MODIFY THE RETAINAGE LAWS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT NOTICE TO REAL PROPERTY OWNERS OF A PROPOSED ROUTE OF A PUBLIC UTILITY.
Monday, March 9, 2015
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS WIRELESS INFORMATION NETWORK FUND.
TO CREATE THE NONLEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON THE STUDY OF LANDLORD-TENANT EVICTION LAWS; AND TO RECOMMEND FAIR AND BALANCED CHANGES AND DRAFT LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE LANDLORD-TENANT EVICTION LAWS.
TO MAINTAIN A VIABLE SYSTEM OF HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES AND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES IN THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS POLE ATTACHMENT FAIRNESS ACT; AND TO REGULATE THE METHODS USED BY A PUBLIC UTILITY, A TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDER, AND A VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDER TO ACCESS POLES OWNED BY A MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY.
TO REVISE THE USAGE FEE LIMITATION AT CUSTOMER-BANK COMMUNICATION TERMINALS.
TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PAYABLE ON DEATH DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR REAL ESTATE LICENSEES.
TO REDUCE THE THEFT OF MOBILE DEVICES; TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF VICTIMS OF THEFTS OF MOBILE DEVICES; AND TO REQUIRE ANTITHEFT FUNCTIONALITY ON MOBILE DEVICES.
TO REGULATE THE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES OF THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING LOCAL 911 SYSTEMS; AMENDING ARKANSAS LAW PERTAINING TO OVERSIGHT, COORDINATION, REPORTING, AND TRAINING OF LOCAL 911 SYSTEMS AND DISPATCHERS.
TO CREATE THE PROVIDER-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP PROTECTION ACT OF 2015.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTHCARE TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE OF 2015; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO MODIFY THE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES; AND TO REGULATE THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF AN INSURANCE COMPANY.
TO PERMIT THE RELEASE OF A MORTGAGE, DEED OF TRUST OR OTHER LIEN BASED ON AN AFFIDAVIT BY AN ATTORNEY OR A TITLE AGENT THAT THE LIEN HAS BEEN SATISFIED; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE DEPLOYMENT AND MAINTENANCE SECURITY ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRED PRIOR TO UNDERTAKING NEW CONSTRUCTION OR OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT FOR SUPPLYING A PUBLIC SERVICE.
TO TRANSFER THE REGULATION OF TITLE INSURANCE, TITLE INSURANCE AGENCIES, TITLE INSURANCE AGENTS, AND ABSTRACTERS TO THE ARKANSAS LAND TITLE COMMISSION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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 PROVIDE THAT AN INSURER CANNOT DENY A CLAIM BASED ON THE FACT THAT THE INSURED MOTOR VEHICLE IS STOLEN IF A VALID POLICE REPORT OF THE THEFT OF VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN FILED.
TO MODIFY THE FINANCIAL AND REGULATORY INSURANCE LAWS IN THIS STATE.
TO PROMOTE EFFECTIVE REGULATION BY THE STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS; AND TO ENHANCE ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES AVAILABLE TO THE STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS IN ACTIONS FOR UNLICENSED ACTIVITY.
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.
TO REGULATE THE INVESTMENT PRACTICES OF A GUARDIAN OF AN ESTATE; AND TO MODIFY THE UNIFORM VETERANS' GUARDIANSHIP ACT.
Thursday, March 5, 2015
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTH INSURANCE INNOVATION ACT OF 2015; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "DEPENDENT" UNDER THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR STATE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND TO EXTEND THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE.
CONCERNING THE ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN RETIREES TO CONTINUE COVERAGE IN THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
TO CLARIFY THE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES.
TO MODIFY THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER AND PATIENT RIGHTS REGARDING PAYMENT FOR PHARMACISTS SERVICES.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
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 THE FIRE PREVENTION ACT CONCERNING SECURITY DEVICES.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS INSURANCE CODE; TO PROVIDE MODERNIZATION OF REGULATION BY THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER; AND TO REVISE THE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY SERVICES ACT.
TO REGULATE INSURANCE COMPANIES, LICENSEES, AND OTHER INSURANCE-RELATED MATTERS.
TO ESTABLISH THE UNCLAIMED LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS ACT.
TO REGULATE PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS CONTRACTS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS LAW; TO DEFINE A NONGUARANTEED PREPAID CONTRACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
TO IMPROVE INTRASTATE COMMERCE; TO REGULATE THE PRACTICES OF THE MOTOR CARRIER INDUSTRY; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; TO ALLOW A PUBLIC UTILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL PROPERTY OF CERTAIN ENTITIES; AND TO CLARIFY THE IMPACT OF AN EXEMPTION BY A PUBLIC UTILITY.
TO MODIFY THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER AND PATIENT RIGHTS REGARDING PAYMENT FOR PHARMACISTS SERVICES.
Monday, March 2, 2015
TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT NOTICE TO REAL PROPERTY OWNERS OF A PROPOSED ROUTE OF A PUBLIC UTILITY.
TO MODIFY THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS APPRAISER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION BOARD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO MODIFY THE REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES BY THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROMOTE FAIR AND EQUITABLE ALLOCATION OF LIABILITY IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
TO PROHIBIT THE ESTABLISHMENT THROUGH STATE LAW OF A STATE-BASED HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE IN THIS STATE UNDER THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AND THE HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATION RECONCILIATION ACT OF 2010.
TO MODIFY COVERAGE FOR CRANIOFACIAL ANOMALY RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY.
TO REGULATE SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES; TO ALLOW AN OPERATOR TO REMOVE MOTORIZED PERSONAL PROPERTY IF AN OCCUPANT IS IN DEFAULT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE NECESSARY AUTHORIZATION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY'S EVIDENCE OF INDEBTEDNESS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; TO ALLOW A PUBLIC UTILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL PROPERTY OF CERTAIN ENTITIES; AND TO CLARIFY THE IMPACT OF AN EXEMPTION BY A PUBLIC UTILITY.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
TO MODIFY THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER AND PATIENT RIGHTS REGARDING PAYMENT FOR PHARMACISTS SERVICES.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING NET METERING; AND TO ALLOW COMMUNITY NET METERING.
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF A THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR USED BY MULTIPLE EMPLOYER TRUSTS AND SELF-INSURED PLANS.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
TO MODIFY THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER AND PATIENT RIGHTS REGARDING PAYMENT FOR PHARMACISTS SERVICES.
CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF CIVIL PROCEEDING ADVANCE PAYMENT CONTRACTS; AND TO AMEND THE REVENUE CLASSIFICATION LAW AND THE SECURITIES DEPARTMENT FUND.
TO PROHIBIT ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF A THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR USED BY MULTIPLE EMPLOYER TRUSTS AND SELF-INSURED PLANS.
Monday, February 23, 2015
TO REGULATE THE ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN RETIREES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
TO ENACT THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT'S GENERAL OMNIBUS BILL.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
TO CLARIFY THE REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW, THE DEFINITION OF "PRINCIPAL BROKER", AND CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LICENSE EXEMPTIONS.
CONCERNING MORTGAGE ASSIGNMENTS AND MORTGAGE RELEASES.
TO AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION OF ELECTRICITY; AND TO PROVIDE FOR OVERSIGHT BY THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
TO PROVIDE FOR ESCHEATMENT OF A UNITED STATES SAVINGS BOND.
Monday, February 9, 2015
TO CLARIFY THE REGULATION OF RATES AND CHARGES UNDER THE ENERGY CONSERVATION ENDORSEMENT ACT OF 1977.
TO EXEMPT A CONCIERGE SERVICE ARRANGEMENT FROM THE INSURANCE LAWS OF ARKANSAS.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
TO EXEMPT FROM STATE PROCUREMENT LAWS CONTRACTS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF SERVICES AND COMMODITIES BY A MUNICIPAL UTILITY TO A MILITARY INSTALLATION WITHIN THE STATE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ENACT THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT'S GENERAL OMNIBUS BILL.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Monday, February 2, 2015
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN CUSTOMER AND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RECORDS OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY SYSTEMS FROM DISCLOSURE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REGULATE THE ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN RETIREES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
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