Recently Filed Bills for Monday, April 12, 2021
TO LIMIT THE INCREASE IN GENERAL REVENUE EXPENDITURES FROM YEAR TO YEAR; AND TO CREATE A NEXUS BETWEEN THE AMOUNT OF GENERAL REVENUE EXPENDITURES AND THE GROWTH OF THE STATE DISPOSABLE PERSONAL INCOME.
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4/12/2021 9:05:16 AM
TO COMMEND EUDORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON BEING NAMED A NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL.
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4/12/2021 9:08:27 AM
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS ACT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW AUTHORIZING LOCAL STANDARDS FOR SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS.
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4/12/2021 9:15:16 AM
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION TO PROMULGATE RULES ALLOWING FEE ADJUSTMENT TO RESIDENT HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES BASED ON CERTAIN CRITERIA; AND TO REQUIRE REPORTING.
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4/12/2021 10:59:08 AM
TO EXEMPT THE PURCHASE OF DIGITAL BOOKS AND ELECTRONIC SUBSCRIPTIONS FROM SALES AND USE TAX WHEN PURCHASED BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL OR LIBRARY.
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4/12/2021 11:03:21 AM
CONCERNING THE IDENTIFICATION OF COST SAVINGS BY CABINET-LEVEL DEPARTMENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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4/12/2021 12:44:30 PM
TO PROCLAIM APRIL 2021 DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH.
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4/12/2021 1:29:47 PM
TO REQUIRE PEER-TO-PEER CAR-SHARING PROGRAMS TO COLLECT AND REMIT SALES AND USE TAX AND THE RENTAL-VEHICLE TAX UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
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4/12/2021 1:31:41 PM
TO REQUIRE FAIR MARKET PAY FOR AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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4/12/2021 2:11:50 PM
TO AMEND THE STATUTORY FORECLOSURE ACT OF 1987.
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4/12/2021 2:44:05 PM
TO CREATE THE UNIFY ARKANSAS COMMISSION; TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICIAL OBSERVANCE OF THE NATIONAL DAY OF RACIAL HEALING IN THE STATE; AND TO ENCOURAGE THE CREATION OF A COMMUNITY REMEMBRANCE COMMITTEE IN EACH COUNTY.
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4/12/2021 3:20:20 PM
TO ESTABLISH THE CLEAN ELECTRICITY REPORTING ACT; AND TO REQUIRE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMPANIES TO CALCULATE AND REPORT CARBON INTENSITY.
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4/12/2021 3:21:52 PM
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF INDECENT EXPOSURE.
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4/12/2021 3:51:03 PM
TO BE KNOWN AS THE "JUSTICE FOR VULNERABLE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE ACT".
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4/12/2021 4:07:11 PM
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY".
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4/12/2021 4:07:24 PM
TO REQUIRE A FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLICANT TO SUBMIT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.
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4/12/2021 4:08:14 PM
TO REPEAL AND AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE LAW CONCERNING GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE; AND TO REPEAL AND AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE LAW CONCERNING GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE AND SEPARATION UNDER THE COVENANT MARRIAGE ACT OF 2001.
Action Date:
4/12/2021 4:27:34 PM
TO ENABLE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO MAKE APPROPRIATE BILLING DECISIONS THAT ARE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF PATIENTS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE BILLING IN THE BEST INTEREST OF PATIENTS ACT.
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4/12/2021 4:29:38 PM
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE UNDER THE COVENANT MARRIAGE ACT OF 2001.
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4/12/2021 4:31:49 PM
TO AMEND THE LIMITATIONS ON ACCESS TO A CULTIVATION FACILITY.
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4/12/2021 4:35:03 PM
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES BOARD.
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4/12/2021 4:44:41 PM
TO ENCOURAGE COLLABORATION AMONG THE RELEVANT ENTITIES TO STUDY AND REVIEW POLICIES RELATED TO EXPANDING ACCESS TO APPLIED BACCALAUREATE AND WORKFORCE DEGREES IN HIGH-DEMAND CAREER FIELDS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
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4/12/2021 4:47:22 PM
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE; AND TO AUTHORIZE A PILOT PROGRAM RELATED TO REAL-TIME EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME DATA FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
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4/12/2021 4:51:21 PM
TO PROVIDE RETAIL CHOICE TO CUSTOMERS OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITIES; AND TO ESTABLISH THE MUNICIPAL RETAIL CHOICE PROGRAM ACT.
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4/12/2021 4:52:27 PM
TO PROVIDE A REDUCED SALES AND USE TAX RATE FOR CERTAIN USED MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND SEMITRAILERS.
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4/12/2021 4:55:55 PM
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE BID THRESHOLDS OF DRAINAGE DISTRICTS.
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4/12/2021 4:59:28 PM
TO ENCOURAGE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND THE ARKANSAS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO APPROVE THE KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE, ALLOW NEW LEASES, AND REMOVE BARRIERS TO FUTURE ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE.
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4/12/2021 5:01:15 PM
TO CREATE A TAX CREDIT FOR ELIGIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO A SPONSOR-GRANTING ORGANIZATION UNDER THE PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT IN ARKANSAS KIDS PROGRAM.
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4/12/2021 5:21:08 PM
TO CREATE THE CLEAN ELECTRICITY JOBS TASK FORCE.
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4/12/2021 5:22:05 PM
CONCERNING THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY ON A DEFENDANT WITH A SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS.
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4/12/2021 5:33:13 PM
REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OR UTILIZATION OF A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TO PROVIDE ADVICE AND TO STUDY INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ARKANSAS CASINO GAMING AMENDMENT OF 2018.
Action Date:
4/12/2021 5:34:36 PM