Recently Filed Bills for Thursday, March 30, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ENERGY; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COAL-POWERED ELECTRICAL GENERATION FACILITIES; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN ACTIONS BEFORE DECOMMISSIONING OR DISPOSAL OF ASSETS; AND TO REQUIRE A STUDY.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 6:44:25 PM
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PREPAYMENT OF SALES TAX; TO INCREASE THE THRESHOLD FOR THE REQUIREMENT THAT CERTAIN RETAILERS PREPAY SALES TAX; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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3/30/2023 5:58:11 PM
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND TO REQUIRE RECERTIFICATION EVERY SIX MONTHS FOR ABLE-BODIED ADULTS.
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3/30/2023 1:46:26 PM
TO REQUIRE A PLAINTIFF'S VERDICT IN A TORT ACTION TO BE REDUCED DUE TO PAYMENT BY A COLLATERAL SOURCE.
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3/30/2023 7:34:06 PM
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DISORDERLY CONDUCT.
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3/30/2023 6:38:47 PM
TO PROCLAIM APRIL AS DEAF HISTORY MONTH IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
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3/30/2023 1:44:11 PM
TO ADD AN EXEMPTION TO REAL ESTATE LICENSURE; AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS REAL ESTATE WHOLESALE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT.
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3/30/2023 6:52:28 PM
TO PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF APRIL AS SCHOOL LIBRARY MONTH IN ARKANSAS.
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3/30/2023 11:36:51 AM
TO REQUIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO ADOPT POLICES CONCERNING NONIMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATIONS OF CRIME VICTIMS.
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3/30/2023 4:24:55 PM
TO PROCLAIM APRIL AS AARP™ MONTH AT THE STATE CAPITOL AND TO PROCLAIM APRIL 5, 2023, AS AARP™ DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL.
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3/30/2023 5:24:54 PM
TO RECOGNIZE THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK TROJANS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM FOR BEING THE 2023 OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE REGULAR SEASON CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS.
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3/30/2023 2:22:17 PM
TO RECOGNIZE THE CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL TIGERS FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE CLASS 3A STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
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3/30/2023 8:40:38 PM
TO RECOGNIZE THE OZARK HIGH SCHOOL HILLBILLIES CHEERLEADING TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2022 CLASS 3A-4A STATE CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIPS.
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3/30/2023 8:40:10 PM
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INCARCERATION OF A PARENT WHO WAS ORDERED TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 4:18:03 PM
TO REQUIRE CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS TO BE USED FOR THE BENEFIT OF A MINOR CHILD; AND TO ALLOW A COURT TO ORDER A PERSON RECEIVING CHILD SUPPORT TO FURNISH AN ACCOUNTING OF EXPENSES PAID WITH CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS.
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3/30/2023 4:15:49 PM
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF A REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY.
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3/30/2023 8:08:14 PM
TO ALLOW A TOWN OR CITY TO USE FUNDS FROM THE FINE LEVIED ON CERTAIN DEFENDANTS FOR TRANSPORTATION COSTS AND CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION COSTS.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 9:51:23 AM
TO PERMIT A PROPERTY OWNER TO CHOOSE THE MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY THAT IS LOCATED WITHIN MORE THAN ONE MUNICIPALITY.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 11:28:56 AM
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MAIL SENT TO A STATE INMATE; AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REDACTIONS FROM A CLIENT FILE MAILED TO A STATE INMATE.
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3/30/2023 9:57:46 AM
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO FILE A MOTION WHEN IT RECOMMENDS A NONEMERGENCY CHANGE IN A CHILD'S PLACEMENT FROM ONE FOSTER HOME TO ANOTHER AND FOR A HEARING TO BE HELD BEFORE THE CHANGE IN PLACEMENT OCCURS.
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3/30/2023 4:19:17 PM
TO CREATE THE K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION FUNDING LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE.
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3/30/2023 4:21:26 PM
TO REQUIRE CONSENT TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS TO A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER; AND TO MANDATE NOTICE TO AN ENROLLEE OF THE ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS TO A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 2:24:34 PM
TO CREATE STANDARDS FOR THE EVALUATION OF CLAIMS; AND TO ENSURE GOOD FAITH AND FAIR DEALING IN THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 8:04:47 AM
TO REDUCE THE INCOME TAX RATES APPLICABLE TO INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, AND CORPORATIONS.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 3:02:04 PM
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE AS IT PERTAINS TO REFERENCES TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF HIGHER EDUCATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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3/30/2023 5:40:49 PM
TO AMEND THE FIRE PREVENTION ACT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW RELATING TO FIRE DRILLS AND EXTERIOR DOORS AT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
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3/30/2023 7:15:58 PM
TO AMEND PROPOSED REFERRED ACT 1 OF 1994, ALSO KNOWN AS THE ARKANSAS SOFT DRINK TAX PROPOSED REFERRED ACT; AND TO AUTHORIZE SOFT DRINK TAX REVENUES TO BE USED FOR SALARIES OF PUBLIC SCHOOL NURSES.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 1:39:58 PM
TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CHECK-OFF PROGRAM FOR THE ARKANSAS VETERANS CEMETERY FOUNDATION; AND TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR SALES TO THE ARKANSAS VETERANS CEMETERY FOUNDATION.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 4:49:18 PM
TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 4:56:57 PM
TO RECOGNIZE THE JONESBORO HIGH SCHOOL HURRICANE BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2023 CLASS 6A BOYS STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 2:23:23 PM
TO REORGANIZE THE STANDING COMMITTEES AND THE SUBJECT MATTER INTERIM COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; TO RENAME THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND THE JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEE ON ENERGY.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 1:26:02 PM
TO REMEMBER BRENDA JOYCE BLAGG AND TO HONOR HER DEDICATION TO JOURNALISM, THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967, AND THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 4:20:46 PM
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ENERGY; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COAL-POWERED ELECTRICAL GENERATION FACILITIES; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN ACTIONS BEFORE DECOMMISSIONING OR DISPOSAL OF ASSETS; AND TO REQUIRE A STUDY.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 7:44:49 AM
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS DATA CENTERS ACT OF 2023; AND TO CLARIFY THE REGULATION OF THE DIGITAL ASSET MINING BUSINESS.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 12:24:45 PM
TO CREATE THE "ARKANSAS RED FLAG LAW"; AND TO CREATE AN EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDER AND WARRANT.
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3/30/2023 9:37:16 AM
TO CREATE A SALES TAX HOLIDAY FOR GUN SAFES AND GUN SAFETY DEVISES.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 9:34:12 AM
TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO STORM SHELTERS FOR ESSENTIAL FACILITIES UNDER THE ARKANSAS FIRE PREVENTION CODE.
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3/30/2023 1:58:07 PM
TO AMEND THE LAW TO SUBSTITUTE "GAME WARDEN" FOR "WILDLIFE OFFICER".
Action Date:
3/30/2023 4:28:12 PM
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ELIGIBILITY OF A PERSON TO FILE, RUN, OR HOLD OFFICE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ELIGIBILITY OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF PUBLIC TRUST CRIMES TO HOLD OFFICE.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 5:37:05 PM
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RENTAL VEHICLE TAX; AND TO AMEND THE DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE RENTAL VEHICLE TAX.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 6:53:36 PM
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REVENUES DEPOSITED INTO THE CRIME INFORMATION SYSTEM FUND; AND TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE FROM SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FEES THAT IS DEPOSITED INTO THE CRIME INFORMATION SYSTEM FUND.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 2:38:04 PM
TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF ADDITIONAL REVENUES BY THE DIVISION OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF REVENUES RECEIVED FROM AUTO AUCTION FEES.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 2:36:51 PM
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING HUNTING AND FISHING REGULATIONS; AND TO MAKE VARIOUS VIOLATIONS OF WILDLIFE REGULATIONS CRIMINAL AND PUNISHABLE AS FELONIES.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 4:15:34 PM
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE BUDGETS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MUNICIPALITIES; AND TO REQUIRE A CITY OF THE FIRST CLASS AND A CITY OF THE SECOND CLASS TO PUBLISH A BUDGET AND A FINANCIAL STATEMENT ONLINE.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 8:02:47 PM
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO REQUIRE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS TO BE PUBLISHED ONLINE.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 8:01:00 PM
TO PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF APRIL AS SCHOOL LIBRARY MONTH IN ARKANSAS.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 11:09:21 AM
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE REVISED UNIFORM UNINCORPORATED NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION ACT.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 5:33:04 PM
TO AMEND MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY; TO AMEND LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 1:28:10 PM
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PLANT ACT OF 1917; TO REQUIRE THE STATE PLANT BOARD TO CONSIDER CERTAIN DATA RELATED TO DICAMBA AND TO SET A CUTOFF DATE FOR THE USE OF DICAMBA WITHIN A SPECIFIC DATE RANGE.
Action Date:
3/30/2023 12:33:24 PM