House Calendar
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30 AM)
TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX FOR TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AND SERVICES SOLD TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE HUNGER RELIEF SERVICES.
TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND ADOPT CURRICULUM STANDARDS FOR AN ACADEMIC STUDY OF THE BIBLE COURSE AS DIRECTED BY THIS ACT.
TO DEFINE "PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION" RELATED TO CITY AND COUNTY TURNBACK FUNDS UNDER THE ARKANSAS HIGHWAY REVENUE DISTRIBUTION LAW.
TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION ON THE NUMBER OF OPEN-ENROLLMENT CHARTER SCHOOLS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO CLARIFY THE TERMS OF HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS AND AT-LARGE HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS; TO ALLOW THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO AMEND THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION.
REGARDING THE PROHIBITION AGAINST A SEX OFFENDER WORKING WITH CHILDREN.
TO AMEND THE STATUTES RELATING TO THE COLLECTION, PAYMENT, AND ENFORCEMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES; TO AMEND THE INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PROVISIONS FOR PROPERTY TAXES; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF TIME A RETIREE DRAWING BENEFITS MUST WAIT BEFORE BEING REHIRED BY A COVERED EMPLOYER AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ANNUAL FILINGS OF INSURERS TO INCLUDE MARKET CONDUCT ANNUAL STATEMENTS.
TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND ISSUANCE OF THE PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE.
TO KEEP ARKANSAS COMPETITIVE BY PROMOTING FUNDING FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES TO FUND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCES AND POSSIBLE RELIEF FOR GRIEVANCES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION CREDIT UNDER A RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO REPEAL THE CHECK-CASHERS ACT, § 23-52-101 ET SEQ. AND TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM UNLAWFUL INTEREST RATES.
TO ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS IN ARKANSAS AND AUTHORIZE GRANTS AND SUPPORT FOR AN EARLY CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR FORMING A SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AFTER ANNEXATION OR CONSOLIDATION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THE ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT AS OR APPOINT A RECEIVER FOR PUBLIC WATER OR SEWER SYSTEMS THAT FAIL TO COMPLY WITH PUBLIC HEALTH LAWS OR ADEQUATELY OPERATE THEIR SYSTEMS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT A VOTER PROVIDE PROOF OF IDENTITY WHEN VOTING AND TO ELIMINATE THE FEE FOR AN ARKANSAS IDENTIFICATION CARD.
TO AMEND THE UTILITY FACILITY ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC PROTECTION ACT; TO CLARIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR UTILITY FACILITIES; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
TO ESTABLISH LIABILITY PROTECTION FOR AGRITOURISM.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING GUARDIANSHIPS AND TO EXPAND THE RANGE OF PERSONS ELIGIBLE TO BE GUARDIANS.
AN ACT TO ENCOURAGE FINANCIAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG LOW-INCOME ARKANSANS.
TO REVISE THE PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES TO INCLUDE DEPOSITS INTO A TAX-DEFERRED COLLEGE SAVINGS PLAN.
AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE PUBLIC INTEGRITY OF CERTAIN REGULATORY AGENCIES.
Bills for Consideration
(01:30 PM)
TO EXEMPT HORSESHOEING, TRAINING, SEMEN SERVICES, SELLING MEDICINES FOR TREATMENT OF ANIMAL DISEASES, AND NONSURGICAL ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION FROM THE ARKANSAS VETERINARY MEDICAL PRACTICE ACT.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS SURFACE COAL MINING AND RECLAMATION ACT OF 1979.
TO AUTHORIZE A PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM TO TERMINATE WATER SERVICE FOR DELINQUENT WATER, WASTEWATER, OR SEWER SERVICE PAYMENT.
TO ALLOW A PURCHASER OF AN ASSEMBLED MOTOR VEHICLE TO OBTAIN A TITLE TO THE ASSEMBLED MOTOR VEHICLE ONLY THROUGH THE BONDED TITLE PROCESS.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS ARBITRATION ACT.
TO EXTEND THE DATES CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OF THE PULASKI COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS' DESEGREGATION LITIGATION.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ALTERNATIVE REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX DOCUMENTARY SYMBOLS AND ELECTRONIC AFFIDAVITS OF COMPLIANCE.
MAKING CERTAIN TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 16.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING THE LOWERING OF STATE FLAGS WHEN A MEMBER OF THE ARMED SERVICES IS KILLED IN ACTION.
TO AMEND THE MILITARY CODE OF ARKANSAS TO MAKE WRONGFUL USE OR POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE PUNISHABLE BY COURT-MARTIAL.
TO AMEND THE RESEARCH PARK AUTHORITY ACT.
TO ESTABLISH A REAL ESTATE LICENSEE'S RESPONSIBILITIES DURING A REAL ESTATE RELATIONSHIP.
TO ENACT THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT’S GENERAL OMNIBUS BILL.
TO AMEND THE SURPLUS REQUIREMENT FOR FARMERS' MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATIONS.
TO REGULATE THE INVESTMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING COUNTY MONETARY MATTERS.
CONCERNING AUDITS AND PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN ENTITIES THAT PROVIDE WATER SERVICES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING UNCLAIMED PROPERTY.
CONCERNING COUNTY COLLECTORS.
CONCERNING THE AWARD OF CONTRACTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL DEPOSITORY BOARDS AND DEPOSITORY AGREEMENTS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT ACCOUNTING LAW.
TO AMEND MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTING LAWS.
CONCERNING CERTAIN FINANCIAL PROCEDURES OF MUNICIPALITIES.
CONCERNING THE ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL AFFAIRS OF CERTAIN CITIES.
CONCERNING MUNICIPAL REGULATION OF FARMERS' MARKETS.
CONCERNING CERTAIN POWERS OF THE MAYOR IN A CITY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO EXTEND THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATIONS.
TO ALLOW THE LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING COMMITTEE TO ORDER TRAINING OF MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.
CONCERNING WHO MAY ADMINISTER AN OATH OF OFFICE.
TO MODIFY THE DATE FOR THE COUNTY EQUALIZATION BOARD TO FORWARD THE RESOLUTION AND ABSTRACT TO THE ASSESSMENT COORDINATION DEPARTMENT.
CONCERNING THE RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL ENTITIES.
CONCERNING THE WITHHOLDING OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION DUES FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW POLITICAL PARTIES.
TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CAPITOL ZONING DISTRICT COMMISSION.
TO EXPAND THE CLEAN AIR ON CAMPUS ACT OF 2009.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 5 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING CRIMINAL OFFENSES.
TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 18 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING PROPERTY.
REGARDING SUBSTANCES IN SCHEDULE I AND SCHEDULE VI AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR RECOUPMENT OF COSTS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY AUDIT BILL OF RIGHTS.
TO AMEND THE PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ACADEMIES AS LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.
TO ESTABLISH A MEDICAID PROVIDER FEE FOR SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THE ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES WAIVER ADMINISTERED BY DDS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
REGARDING THE PAYMENT OF SPECIAL JUDGES.
TO RESTRICT THE USE OF A COUNTY-WIDE SALES AND USE TAX TO RETIRE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS.
TO ESTABLISH THE ADMINISTRATIVE RULE AND REGULATION REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT ADMINISTRATIVE RULE REVIEW DURING REGULAR, FISCAL, AND EXTRAORDINARY SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.