House Calendar
Friday, March 25, 2011
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30 AM)
TO REQUIRE THAT SCHOOL ELECTIONS ARE HELD ON THE SAME DATE AS GENERAL ELECTIONS AND AMEND THE TERM FOR A SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER.
TO INCLUDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION INTERVENTIONS FOR ACADEMIC DISTRESS AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS OF ARKANSAS CONCERNING ABORTION.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS WINE TRAIL.
CREATING A TWO-YEAR MORATORIUM ON THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY COMMISSION'S PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN SELF-SERVICE LOTTERY TICKET VENDING MACHINES IN THE STATE.
TO ALLOW THE CREATION OF CERTAIN DESIGNATED AREAS IN CITIES AND TOWN THAT PERMITS PUBLIC DRINKING AND TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING PRIVATE CLUB PERMITS.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(08:30 AM)
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS FROM ZONES.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS OF DIRECTORS.
THE ARKANSAS NIGHTTIME ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT.
TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR TRANSITIONING SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED TO THE MOST INTEGRATED SETTINGS.
AN ACT TO CREATE A PROGRAM FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION OF GAS WELLS.
AN ACT TO PROTECT AIR QUALITY IN THE VICINITY OF NATURAL GAS DRILLING FIELDS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE CITY GOVERNING BODY BEFORE CERTAIN EMPLOYEES CAN RECEIVE RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
CONCERNING THE CONDUCT OF NONPARTISAN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
TO AMEND TEACHER LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS.
TO CLARIFY COUNTY POPULATION FOR APPORTIONMENT PURPOSES; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION TO COLLECT AND MAINTAIN RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS INFORMATION FOR INCARCERATED PERSONS.
TO CLARIFY COUNTY POPULATION FOR APPORTIONMENT PURPOSES; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION TO COLLECT AND MAINTAIN RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS INFORMATION FOR INCARCERATED PERSONS; TO CLARIFY THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS TO COUNTIES.
AN ACT TO PROTECT ARKANSANS BY REQUIRING BONDS FOR GAS DRILLING OPERATIONS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE FULL DISCLOSURE REGARDING NATURAL GAS DRILLING CHEMICALS.
CONCERNING ROUTE-OF-EASEMENT ISSUES IN CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS.
TO REGULATE THE FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE.
TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO RAILROADS TO REMOVE BARRIERS FOR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY AND CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES.
TO REQUIRE THE REVIEW AND FUTURE TERMINATION OF CERTAIN INSURANCE MANDATES; AND TO REGULATE INSURANCE MANDATES.
TO REGULATE NOTICE TO POLITICAL CANDIDATES CONCERNING RULES OF BALLOT ELIGIBILITY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE NONPARTISAN ELECTION OF PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE BURDEN OF PROOF REQUIRED TO CORROBORATE A DEFENDANT'S CONFESSION AND SUSTAIN A CONVICTION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE OF DEMOGRAPHIC PREFERENCES IN HIGHER EDUCATION.
THE PUBLIC GRANT DISCLOSURE AND AVAILABILITY ACT.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE QUICK ACTION CLOSING FUND.
TO ENSURE THAT PARENTS AND GUARDIANS HAVE ACCESS TO ALL APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL RECORDS OF THEIR DEPENDENTS.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE REUNIFICATION OF TWO SCHOOLS IN THE ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM.
TO CREATE THE PUBLIC PENSION TRANSPARENCY ACT.
Bills for Consideration
(10:00 AM)
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.
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.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENTS OF PERSONS ADDICTED TO ALCOHOL AND DRUGS.
AN ACT TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH BY REGULATING THE PRIVATE OWNERSHIP OF NONHUMAN PRIMATES.
REGARDING THE SALARIES OF PERSONNEL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF VARIOUS DISTRICT COURTS.
TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 16 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING THE COURTS.
IN HONOR OF THE HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE OF THE BUTTERFIELD STAGECOACH STOP AT POTTS INN IN POTTSVILLE, ARKANSAS.
TO HONOR OZARK SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT SCOTT STONE FOR HIS DEDICATION AND YEARS OF SERVICE TO PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
REGARDING THE POSSESSION OF HANDGUNS.
TO REQUIRE NOTICE AND THE RECORDING OF A DEED FOR A DISTRIBUTEE TO COLLECT A SMALL ESTATE.
JONATHAN'S LAW: TO ESTABLISH SAFETY STANDARDS FOR ANCHORING SOCCER GOALS ON PLAYGROUNDS AND OTHER RECREATION AREAS.
THE ARKANSAS HIGHWAY FINANCING ACT OF 2011.
TO AMEND THE ENERGY CONSERVATION ENDORSEMENT ACT OF 1977.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATED TO STATUTORY FORECLOSURES.
TO AMEND THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY REFORM ACT OF 1997
CONCERNING THE WILDLIFE OBSERVATION TRAILS PILOT PROGRAM AND THE WILDLIFE RECREATION FACILITIES PILOT PROGRAM.
TO AUTHORIZE THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS TO AID IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF TAXES ON SURPLUS LINES INSURERS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE INTERPRETATION OF TERMS RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.
TO ALLOW AN AUXILIARY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER APPOINTED AS A RESERVE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO ADMINISTER BLOOD ALCOHOL TESTS AND TO OPERATE A DEVICE TO DETECT EXCESSIVE SPEEDING.
TO CREATE ARTS AND CULTURAL DISTRICTS.
CONCERNING SCHOOL BUS SAFETY.
TO REQUIRE MOTORCYCLES TO HAVE TURN SIGNALS.
TO REQUIRE THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE TO BE ADMINISTERED IN ENGLISH ONLY.
TO ALLOW A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSEE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN CHURCH OR OTHER PLACE OF WORSHIP.
TO ALLOW ATTORNEYS' FEES IN CERTAIN ACTIONS.
REGARDING THE ARKANSAS DISTRICT COURTS ACCOUNTING LAW.
AN ACT TO CREATE A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT COMMITTEE WITHIN THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT ALL FACILITIES THAT PERFORM TEN OR MORE ABORTIONS EACH MONTH SHALL BE LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
AN ACT TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR EMPLOYERS TO RESPOND TO APPLICATIONS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND TO PROVIDE FOR ONLINE NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
TO AMEND PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING AMOUNTS AND PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR EDUCATIONAL ADEQUACY AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH THE TEACHER EXCELLENCE AND SUPPORT SYSTEM AND ALIGN CURRENT LAW CONCERNING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TEACHER FAIR DISMISSAL WITH THE SYSTEM.
TO ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ADOPT CURRICULUM STANDARDS FOR AN ACADEMIC STUDY OF THE BIBLE COURSE AS DIRECTED BY THIS ACT.
THE MICHAEL LAWDON BRANSCUM ACT
TO CLARIFY HOW A SCHOOL COUNSELOR'S TIME SHALL BE SPENT DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR.
TO REQUIRE HIV TESTING FOR ALL DEFENDANTS CHARGED WITH CERTAIN SEX OFFENSES.
TO EXEMPT A WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF BEER FROM PAYING SALES AND USE TAX ON KEGS USED TO SELL BEER WHOLESALE.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF WAGES AFTER TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND TO PROHIBIT UNAUTHORIZED DEDUCTIONS FROM PAY.
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.
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.
TO CLARIFY ARKANSAS'S ANTIBULLYING POLICIES AND PROTECT STUDENT DIGNITY.
CONCERNING PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE JUVENILE CODE.
TO EXTEND THE TERMINATION PERIOD REQUIRED FOR RETIREMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE AT LEAST TWO-FOR-ONE SERVICE CREDIT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE POSTING OF WARNING SIGNS RELATING TO DRINKING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DURING PREGNANCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE PURCHASE OF WORK CENTER PRODUCTS BY STATE AGENCIES.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF EXEMPT COMMODITIES AND SERVICES UNDER THE ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE, RENEWAL, AND REPLACEMENT OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR CONSERVATION DISTRICTS; TO HAVE THE FUND-RAISING PROCEEDS DIRECTED TO THE ARKANSAS ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE MAY RECEIVE A STIPEND NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED TEN DOLLARS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ENERGY REORGANIZATION AND POLICY ACT AS IT PERTAINS TO THE PROMULGATION OF RULES BY THE ARKANSAS ENERGY OFFICE.
TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES IN BUILDINGS OWNED BY PUBLIC AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
AN ACT TO RAISE THE AGE OF CHILDREN FOR WHOM SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN MOTOR VEHICLES.
TO ALLOW A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE TO BE ISSUED FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE THAT WAS MANUFACTURED IN THIS STATE BY A SMALL VOLUME MANUFACTURER.
TO AMEND MOTOR FUEL, DISTILLATE SPECIAL FUEL, AND LIQUIFIED GAS SPECIAL FUEL PROVISIONS AND TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION TO ALLOW DISCLOSURE OF MOTOR FUEL TAX INFORMATION TO BONDING COMPANIES.
TO ALLOW DELINQUENT TAXES, PENALTY, AND INTEREST OWED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO BE PAID FROM THE PROCEEDS OF TAX DELINQUENT LAND SALES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE TO CLARIFY THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE SALT WATER DISPOSAL SYSTEM TAX CREDIT.
TO CLARIFY THE GROUNDS AND PROCEDURES FOR SETTING ASIDE A SALE OF TAX-DELINQUENT LANDS.
TO CLARIFY THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS AND REMEDIES FOR DEFECTIVE NOTICE IN THE SALE OF TAX-DELINQUENT LAND.
TO CLARIFY PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REDEMPTION OF TAX-DELINQUENT LANDS.
TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR QUIETING TITLE TO LANDS FORFEITED TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO ARKANSAS INCOME TAX LAWS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING THE VIOLATION OF ORDERS OF PROTECTION.
TO INCLUDE OTHER MEDIA IN SHIELD PROVISIONS REGARDING DISCLOSURE OF SOURCES.
TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 10 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION.
TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 12 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 9 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING FAMILY LAW.
AN ACT TO DEFINE ARKANSAS RED COUNTIES AND TO ESTABLISH A REPORTING SYSTEM.
AN ACT TO DEFINE RED COUNTIES; TO REQUEST COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES AND TO REPORT ON COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES ESTABLISHED.
TO LIMIT THE USE OF MOTORCYCLE HEADLAMP MODULATION SYSTEMS TO DAYTIME USE ONLY.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 27 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING TRANSPORTATION.