House Calendar
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30 AM)
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING EXCESSIVE STUDENT ABSENCES FROM PUBLIC SCHOOL.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATED TO STATUTORY FORECLOSURES.
TO AMEND THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY REFORM ACT OF 1997
TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CAREER EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE SIXTEEN, SEVENTEEN, OR EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND SUCCESSFULLY PASS A GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEST UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE DEPARTMENT.
TO REGULATE THE PERFECTION, FILING, AND ENFORCEMENT OF MECHANIC'S AND MATERIALMEN'S LIENS; AND TO CLARIFY THE STATE'S LIEN LAWS.
TO PROVIDE THAT THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURAL MARKETING GRANTS FUND SHALL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO VITICULTURE AND ENOLOGY PROGRAMS AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF WAGES AFTER TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND TO PROHIBIT UNAUTHORIZED DEDUCTIONS FROM PAY.
CONCERNING THE WILDLIFE OBSERVATION TRAILS PILOT PROGRAM AND THE WILDLIFE RECREATION FACILITIES PILOT PROGRAM.
TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOL ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE USE OF ATHLETIC TRAINERS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR COACHES.
CONCERNING THE RECEIPT OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS BY DESIGNATED BEARERS.
TO REGULATE THE RIGHTS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LANDLORDS AND TENANTS.
TO ALLOW THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO PROTECT ARKANSANS BY THE CONTINUED LOCAL REGULATION OF INDIVIDUAL HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.
TO AUTHORIZE THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS TO REGULATE TAXES ON SURPLUS LINES INSURERS.
HONORING JIM GASTON AS THE ARKANSAS BUSINESS EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR AND FOR HIS PENDING INDUCTION INTO THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MOUNTAIN HOME TROUT HALL OF FAME.
CONCERNING ROUTE-OF-EASEMENT ISSUES IN CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS.
TO PROVIDE STATE SUPPORT FOR THE ELECTRICAL ENERGY ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FOUR CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(08:30 AM)
CONCERNING RETAIL FEES, CHARGES, AND ASSESSMENTS AND TO REGULATE RESTOCKING FEES.
TO IMPROVE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY BY REQUIRING TRAINING AND TESTING MATERIALS PREPARED BY THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION TO BE USED IN THE APPLICATION AND EXAMINATION FOR A MOTORCYCLE LICENSE.
CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF DATA FROM POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE ON ISSUES PERTAINING TO THE STATUS OF CERTAIN GROUPS.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINIMUM AGE FOR ENROLLMENT IN PUBLIC SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ORDINANCES OF CITIES AND COUNTIES.
TO EXEMPT EQUINE HUSBANDRY, EQUINE MASSAGE, EQUINE FARRIERY, EQUINE TEETH FLOATING, AND EQUINE TRAINING FROM THE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT; TO ESTABLISH A CERTIFIED EQUINE DENTAL PRACTITIONER.
AN ACT TO PROTECT ARKANSAS' WATER IN AREAS AFFECTED BY GAS DRILLING OPERATIONS.
AN ACT TO DEFINE CERTIFIED HERDS AND HORSE BREEDERS FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM THE STANDARD IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENT FOR EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A MEDICAID PROVIDER FEE FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES.
REQUIRING A PRIVATE BUSINESS OR COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE TO USE E-VERIFY IF THE PRIVATE BUSINESS OR COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE RECEIVES STATE FUNDS.
Bills for Consideration
(01:00 PM)
TO CLARIFY THE TIME OF EXPIRATION OF OIL AND GAS LEASES AND THE SEVERANCE OF SECTIONS OR UNITS IN WHICH PRODUCTION HAS NOT BEEN OBTAINED DURING THE PRIMARY TERM OF THE LEASES.
TO ALLOW LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENTS TO NEGOTIATE WITH COMMERCIAL INTERESTS SEEKING MASS COPYING OF PUBLIC RECORDS.
A TEMPORARY ONE-HALF PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX FOR STATE HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES AND COUNTY AND CITY ROADS, BRIDGES AND OTHER SURFACE TRANSPORTATION WITH STATE REVENUES SECURING FOUR-LANE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS
TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEMORATE THE 100TH YEAR OF THE OCCUPANCY OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CHAMBER.
TO ENACT THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT’S GENERAL OMNIBUS BILL.
TO CREATE A SALES TAX HOLIDAY FOR CLOTHING, CLOTHING ACCESSORIES OR EQUIPMENT, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, SCHOOL ART SUPPLIES, AND SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT - DEBT PAYMENT OF THE BOLL WEEVIL SUPPRESSION ERADICATION ACT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT - DEBT PAYMENT OF THE BOLL WEEVIL SUPPRESSION ERADICATION ACT GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO ALLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT TO IMPOUND A MOTOR VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE MINIMUM LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED BY LAW OR A CERTIFICATE OF SELF-INSURANCE.
TO REPLACE THE GROSS RECEIPTS AND COMPENSATING USE TAX ON WRECKER AND TOWING SERVICES WITH AN EXCISE TAX ON WRECKER AND TOWING SERVICES.
TO EXEMPT FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX THE GROSS RECEIPTS DERIVED FROM THE SALE OF CLASS SIX AND SEVEN TRUCKS AND SEMITRAILERS; TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FUND TO OFFSET THE LOSS.
TO AMEND THE ENERGY CONSERVATION ENDORSEMENT ACT OF 1977.
AN ACT TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR SICKLE CELL ANEMIA IN ARKANSAS AND TO REDUCE OVERALL HEALTH CARE COSTS.
TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND TO ENCOURAGE LOSS MITIGATION AND LOAN MODIFICATIONS BEFORE INITIATING A STATUTORY FORECLOSURE.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING ACCESS TO INFORMATION HELD BY THE ARKANSAS CRIME INFORMATION CENTER.
TO IMPROVE THE TEACHING TECHNIQUES OF REMEDIAL EDUCATION COURSES.
CONCERNING ADMISSION STANDARDS FOR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
THE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TRANSPARENCY ACT.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS COMMITTEE AND TO AMEND THE NAME OF THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS COMMITTEE.
TO EXTEND CERTAIN POWERS GRANTED TO CITIES OF THE FIRST CLASS TO ALL MUNICIPALITIES.
CONCERNING THE PROCEDURES FOR ANNEXATION OF SURROUNDED LAND BY A MUNICIPALITY.
CONCERNING THE AFFAIRS OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
REGARDING REVENUE ALLOCATION IN COUNTIES WITH MORE THAN ONE JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
TO MAKE THE MILITARY CODE OF ARKANSAS CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL LAW CONCERNING DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT ACTIONS.
TO PROHIBIT THE DISTRIBUTION OF INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX MONEYS TO INACTIVE FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
AN ACT TO AMEND ENABLING LEGISLATION FOR AMENDMENT 82.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY PROGRAM ACT.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT CONCERNING LOTTERY PROCEEDS, SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNTS, AND MANAGEMENT OF CERTAIN CAPITAL ASSETS OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY COMMISSION; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ETHICS VIOLATIONS BY ARKANSAS EDUCATORS.
TO REQUIRE AN ARKANSAS LOTTERY COMMISSION COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND AMEND THE COMMISSION'S BUDGET REVIEW PROCESS.
AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE PUBLIC INTEGRITY OF CERTAIN REGULATORY AGENCIES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN DISCLOSURES BY A MEMBER OF A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT A COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONER FROM HAVING BUSINESS DEALINGS OR ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS WITH THE BOARD ON WHICH HE OR SHE SERVES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PURCHASE OF WATER SERVICE PROPERTIES AND FACILITIES.
THE ARKANSAS CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE ACT.
TO ALLOW PARENTS OF MULTIPLE BIRTH SIBLINGS TO MAKE DECISIONS REGARDING PUBLIC SCHOOL CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE SIBLINGS.
TO ALLOW THE MULTIYEAR REGISTRATION OF PERSONAL-USE MOTOR VEHICLES.
TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK TRUST FUND ACT.
TO PERMIT HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO REGISTER FICTITIOUS NAMES.
AN ACT TO IMPROVE ENROLLMENT OF ARKANSAS CHILDREN IN THE ARKIDS FIRST A AND B MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 14 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
TO ENSURE THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF NOTICE AND TO REQUIRE THAT PUTATIVE FATHERS BE PROVIDED NOTICE BEFORE AN ADOPTION IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ADOPTION CODE.
TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE OF THE REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX.
TO REGULATE INSURANCE CONSULTANT FEES.
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO OFFSET ANY TAX REFUND DUE FOR ANY TAX COLLECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT AGAINST A DEBT FOR ANY TAX ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT.
CONCERNING VOLUNTEERS IN A MUNICIPALITY WITH A CITY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.