House Calendar
Friday, March 18, 2011
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30 AM)
TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION ON A STAY IN PROCEEDINGS FOR CHILD CUSTODY CASES WHEN A SERVICE MEMBER IS DEPLOYED.
TO CREATE AN UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE TAX CREDIT FOR BUSINESSES THAT CREATE A JOB AND HIRE A PERSON RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TO FILL THAT JOB AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
REGARDING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO FIREARMS STATUTES.
TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS TO OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONCERNING AUDIT PROCEDURES.
TO PLACE THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES UNDER THE AUTHORITY AND ORGANIZATION OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WHICH THE FACILITY IS LOCATED.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE ASSISTANCE THAT CHIROPRACTIC AIDES PROVIDE TO LICENSED CHIROPRACTORS.
TO CREATE A DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED COURT PROGRAM.
CONCERNING TEACHERS' MINIMUM SICK LEAVE.
TO REQUIRE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO COMPLETE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN A LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTEXT.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS REGARDING THE REGULATION OF UNSANITARY CONDITIONS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLANS OF THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE THAT THE AMOUNT OF SALES AND USE TAX GENERATED FROM MOTOR VEHICLE AND RELATED SALES GOES TO THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT AS NEW REVENUE FROM THE STREAMLINED SALES TAX IS GENERATED.
TO REVISE ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
TO CREATE ARTS AND CULTURAL DISTRICTS AND TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR THE CREATION OF ARTS AND CULTURAL DISTRICTS.
TO CREATE STATE DISTRICT COURTS.
THE ARKANSAS NIGHTTIME ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT.
THE ARKANSAS OPEN CHECKBOOK ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ORDINANCES OF CITIES AND COUNTIES.
CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN RESPONDING TO HIGHWAY EMERGENCIES, THE RECOVERY OF COSTS IN RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES, AND CLARIFYING ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION.
TO DEDICATE THE SALES AND USE TAX REVENUE ON SALES OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND AUTO-RELATED SALES AND SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAYS, ROADS, STREETS, BRIDGES, AND THEIR EXTENSIONS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS COMMITTEE AND TO AMEND THE NAME OF THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS COMMITTEE.
TO CLARIFY THAT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES OWNED BUT NOT OPERATED BY COUNTIES SHALL HAVE EQUAL TREATMENT AS HOSPITALS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM LAWS; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS TEACHER LICENSURE AND RECIPROCITY LAWS.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(08:30 AM)
TO CREATE A STUDY TO ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF LARGE ANIMAL VETERINARIANS.
Bills for Consideration
(10:00 AM)
TO ENACT THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT AND TO PROVIDE REMEDIES AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING OR ABUSING RELIGIOUS PROTECTIONS UNDER THE ACT.
TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT TO BUSINESSES FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO NONPROFIT SCHOLARSHIP-FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS.
CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE TRANSMISSION OF ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS.
CONCERNING TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS BY A BOARD OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS.
TO REQUIRE ADVERTISEMENTS FOR GAMBLING ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE INFORMATION CONCERNING COMPULSIVE GAMBLING DISORDERS.
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 ALLOW AN EXCEPTION TO A BURN BAN TO BURN OFF A CROP FOLLOWING HARVEST.
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.
TO AMEND THE PROCEDURES FOLLOWED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION RELATED TO CERTAIN CONTRACTS AND EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
TO PROVIDE DISCRETION TO THE OFFICE OF DRIVER SERVICES REGARDING ACCEPTANCE OF DOCUMENTS TO QUALIFY FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD.
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 AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO THE REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF UNATTENDED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES FOR CLARIFICATION AND MODERNIZATION; TO DEFINE "IMPOUNDED OR SEIZED VEHICLE".
AN ACT TO EXEMPT ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT CENTERS FROM HEALTH FACILITIES SERVICES LICENSING.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING EMBALMERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, AND FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENTS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING BURIAL ASSOCIATIONS.
AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT AT LEAST FIVE MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "NEW FULL-TIME PERMANENT EMPLOYEE" TO INCLUDE EMPLOYEES WHO WORK AT HOME, AS THAT DEFINITION APPLIES TO BUSINESS INCENTIVES.
AN ACT TO ENCOURAGE FINANCIAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG LOW-INCOME ARKANSANS.
TO EXEMPT THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS FROM THE ELEVATOR SAFETY LAW.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE ALL PUBLIC POOLS TO BE MAINTAINED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OR DIRECTION OF A CERTIFIED POOL OPERATOR.
TO ADD THE DEFINITION OF INVOLUNTARY ADMISSION TO THE LAWS ON COMMITMENT AND TREATMENT AND TO CLARIFY WHO MAY REQUEST ADDITIONAL PERIODS OF INVOLUNTARY TREATMENT.
TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT IF COMMITTED AGAINST CERTAIN PERSONS.
TO ALLOW THE ISSUANCE OF PUBLIC LIQUOR BY THE DRINK PERMITS WITHOUT A REFERENDUM ELECTION.
TO ESTABLISH A SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT MENTORING PROGRAM.
CONCERNING THE DIVISION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES.
CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS SUBSIDIZED GUARDIANSHIP ACT.
TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH MAY PROMULGATE RULES TO ESTABLISH FEES TO SUSTAIN THE PROGRAM OPERATIONS OF THE STATE RADIATION CONTROL AGENCY MANDATED PROGRAMS.
TO CLARIFY WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO ADMINISTER AN OATH OF OFFICE.
TO AMEND THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY REFORM ACT OF 1997.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND TO DEFINE RECREATIONAL OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES.
TO AUTHORIZE TWO-YEAR COLLEGES TO ISSUE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR FUND-RAISING PURPOSES.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS UNDER ARKANSAS CODE § 21-4-216 FOR PURPOSES OF STATE EMPLOYEE LEAVE FOR PARTICIPATION IN CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
CONCERNING THE DESIGNATION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
AN ACT TO MAKE CONSISTENT THE LAW REGARDING LICENSURE FOR PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES AND ADVERSE ACTIONS.