House Calendar
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30 AM)
TO INCLUDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION INTERVENTIONS FOR ACADEMIC DISTRESS AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT.
AN ACT TO CREATE AN OPT-OUT HIV SCREENING PROGRAM.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE SAFETY AND SPECIAL NEEDS OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT VICTIMIZED BY ANOTHER PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT ENROLLED IN THE VICTIM'S SAME SCHOOL.
REGARDING SCRAP METAL DEALERS AND SALES.
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN PERSONS TO REPORT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT KNOWLEDGE THAT ANOTHER PERSON IS IN POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY ON A COMPUTER.
TO CREATE THE NON-LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON THE STUDY OF LANDLORD-TENANT LAWS.
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 5 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING CRIMINAL OFFENSES.
TO EXPAND THE METHODS BY WHICH JURY POOLS ARE SELECTED.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(08:30 AM)
CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN RESPONDING TO HIGHWAY EMERGENCIES, THE RECOVERY OF COSTS IN RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES, AND CLARIFYING ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION.
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN CRIMINAL SENTENCES FOR YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER BUT YOUNGER THAN TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE.
REGARDING THE REVOCATION OF A PERSON'S PAROLE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO ESTABLISH THE COLLEGE AND CAREER COACHES PROGRAM; TO ASSURE ACCESS TO A COLLEGE AND CAREER COACH FOR ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES SEVEN THROUGH TWELVE (7-12).
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW ENACTED BY INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948 TO RESTORE THE STATUTORY INTENT OF THE 79TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO ALLOW THE FINANCING OF BAIL BONDS.
REGARDING ACTIONS ON BAIL BONDS IN DISTRICT COURTS.
REGARDING THE PROFESSIONAL BAIL BOND COMPANY AND PROFESSIONAL BAIL BONDSMAN LICENSING BOARD AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE CHILD PASSENGER PROTECTION ACT AND THE MANDATORY SEAT BELT LAW TO REQUIRE SEAT BELT USE ON ALL SCHOOL BUSES IF THE BUS WAS PURCHASED ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2013.
TO REGULATE THE PERFECTION, FILING, AND ENFORCEMENT OF MECHANIC'S AND MATERIALMEN'S LIENS; AND TO CLARIFY THE STATE'S LIEN LAWS.
TO REGULATE MOTOR CARRIERS IN RELATION TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS.
TO PROVIDE THAT VICTIM/WITNESS COORDINATORS ARE STATE EMPLOYEES.
TO EXEMPT A HEARING INSTRUMENT RECOMMENDED BY AN AUDIOLOGIST FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX.
TO REGULATE FEE AWARDS FOR LEGAL SERVICES IN WORKERS' COMPENSATION CASES.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST THIRD PARTIES WHO CONDUCT BACKGROUND CHECKS AND RELEASE ERRONEOUS INFORMATION.
TO ENHANCE THE REGULATION OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS; TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS THAT ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER.
TO REESTABLISH FAIRNESS, TRANSPARENCY, AND COMPETITION IN THE BIDDING PRACTICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLICLY FUNDED BUILDINGS, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND FACILITIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCES AND POSSIBLE RELIEF FOR GRIEVANCES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION CREDIT UNDER A RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO REQUIRE LARGE MUNICIPALITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES AND NEW PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND TO ALLOW CURRENT EMPLOYEES TO OPT INTO THE PUBLIC SYSTEM.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS SMALL BUSINESS TAX FAIRNESS ACT AND TO REQUIRE COMBINED REPORTING FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES.
TO REGULATE EMPLOYEE SALARIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, INCLUDING STRAIGHT TIME, OVERTIME, AND HOLIDAY COMPENSATION.
TO REQUIRE THAT A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT STUDENT BE COUNTED ONLY ONCE FOR PURPOSES OF STUDENT MEMBERSHIP IN PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING OR STUDENT SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS IN HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING.
TO PROVIDE PROTECTION TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMANTS AGAINST RETALIATORY DISCRIMINATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Bills for Consideration
(01:00 PM)
AN ACT TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH BY REGULATING THE PRIVATE OWNERSHIP OF NONHUMAN PRIMATES.
TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR QUIETING TITLE TO LANDS FORFEITED TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES.
TO AMEND THE STATUTE REGARDING INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS FOR FINES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF A STATE AGENCY TO IMPOSE FEES AND PENALTIES.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2004.
COMMENDING HUGH MCCLAIN ON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE HALL OF FAME.
TO CONGRATULATE THE RIVERCREST HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM FOR ITS EXCELLENT SEASON AND 3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
TO CONGRATULATE THE RIVERCREST HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPION FOOTBALL TEAM.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF MR. SANDY ALEXANDER ROBINSON AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
REGARDING THE PROHIBITION AGAINST A SEX OFFENDER WORKING WITH CHILDREN.
TO AUTHORIZE THE AGENT OF AN INSURANCE COMPANY TO MOVE A TOTAL-LOSS VEHICLE FROM A STORAGE FACILITY.
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 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 EXEMPT THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS FROM THE ELEVATOR SAFETY LAW.
TO EXEMPT THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS FROM THE ELEVATOR SAFETY LAW.
TO ALLOW THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO PROTECT ARKANSANS BY THE CONTINUED LOCAL REGULATION OF INDIVIDUAL HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.
TO PROVIDE STATE SUPPORT FOR THE ELECTRICAL ENERGY ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION.
CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION IN FRANCHISE TAX REPORTS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE WITHHOLDING OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION DUES FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES.
CONCERNING TEACHERS' MINIMUM SICK LEAVE.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR FORMING A SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AFTER ANNEXATION OR CONSOLIDATION.
TO ENSURE THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS BELOW A SPECIFIC STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT LEVEL USE PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING TO IMPROVE STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO PUBLIC SCHOOL CATEGORICAL FUNDING.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING EXCESSIVE STUDENT ABSENCES FROM PUBLIC SCHOOL.
TO REQUIRE THE CONSIDERATION OF FACTORS IN ADDITION TO AVERAGE DAILY MEMBERSHIP BEFORE FORCING THE CONSOLIDATION OR ANNEXATION OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW A STUDENT GRADUATION CREDIT FOR ONE-HALF UNIT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ONE-HALF UNIT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY EDUCATION FOR COMPLETING A JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS PROGRAM.
TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS TO OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONCERNING AUDIT PROCEDURES.
TO CLARIFY THE OFFENSE OF INTERFERENCE WITH CUSTODY.
REGARDING FIRST-TIME OFFENDER PROBATIONERS.
TO CREATE A DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED COURT 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.
TO EXEMPT A WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF BEER FROM PAYING SALES AND USE TAX ON KEGS USED TO SELL BEER WHOLESALE.
CONCERNING EXPENSES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS.
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST A CONTRACTOR FOR KNOWINGLY EMPLOYING A WORKER WITHOUT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES.
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST A CONTRACTOR FOR KNOWINGLY EMPLOYING A WORKER WITHOUT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FOUR CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS.
TO CREATE THE UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND FINANCING ACT OF 2011 AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE PROCEDURES FOR THE SALE OF COUNTY PROPERTY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION ACT.
TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO MEDICAID PERSONAL CARE SERVICES IN DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE INTERSTATE RECIPROCITY FOR LICENSURE OF PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES.
PROHIBITING THE CONCEALING OF A CORPSE IN AN OFFENSIVE MANNER.
TO TRANSFER RESPONSIBILITY FOR COLLECTION OF SALES AND USE TAXES TO SELLERS ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF SELLING TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AND SERVICES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO PROVIDE FOR ADULT ABUSE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REPORTING.
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD MAKE QUARTERLY REPORTS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEES REGARDING INFORMATION PROVIDED TO CREDENTIALING ORGANIZATIONS.
TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 11 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING COLD WAR VETERAN SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
REGARDING THE RELEASE OF AN ACQUITEE FOR MENTAL DISEASE OR DEFECT.
REGARDING A MENTAL HEALTH EXAMINATION OF A DEFENDANT.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE PARENTAL MONITORS ON SCHOOL BUSES.
TO REQUIRE PETS ADOPTED THROUGH A POUND, SHELTER, HUMANE ORGANIZATION, OR ANIMAL RESCUE GROUP TO BE STERILIZED BEFORE THE ADOPTION IS COMPLETE.
TO CLARIFY FUNDING FORMULA CALCULATIONS FOR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THAT THE ONSET OF A DISABILITY MUST OCCUR WHILE EMPLOYED AS AN ACTIVE MEMBER IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR DISABILITY RETIREMENT UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF DAYS EMPLOYED TO EARN CREDITED SERVICE UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM EACH FISCAL YEAR; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE THAT CIVILIAN FIREFIGHTERS OF THE STATE MILITARY DEPARTMENT ARE TO BE REGARDED AS PUBLIC SAFETY MEMBERS FOR ENHANCED CREDITED SERVICE IN THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING MEMBER BENEFITS UNDER THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS.
TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE BOARD FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM OF AN ELECTED TRUSTEE; TO REIMBURSE A TRUSTEE FOR REASONABLE EXPENSES TO ATTEND AN OFFICIAL BOARD MEETING; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW THE MAXIMUM LUMP-SUM DEATH BENEFIT TO BE PAID TO MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO HAVE ACCRUED FIFTEEN (15) YEARS OF CONTRIBUTORY SERVICE; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THAT A MEMBER WHO ELECTS TO RECEIVE A REFUND OF MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS ALSO ELECTS TO CANCEL ANY SERVICE CREDIT FOR NONCONTRIBUTORY YEARS; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE CRITERIA FOR AN AFFIDAVIT AS TO CORRECTNESS OF ACCOUNT.
CONCERNING THE REGISTRATION OF SEX OFFENDERS; TO REQUIRE REGISTRATION PAYMENTS TO BE MADE.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO UPDATE SCHOOL POLICIES WHEN A LAW REGARDING CHILD ABUSE IS AMENDED OR IS ADDED TO THE ARKANSAS CODE.
Bills for Consideration
(05:00 PM)
TO ESTABLISH THE REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL CAREER ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR ADJUDICATED YOUTH.
REGARDING THE CARE OF PETS UNDER THE DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT.
TO EXEMPT HORSESHOEING, TRAINING, SEMEN SERVICES, SELLING MEDICINES FOR TREATMENT OF ANIMAL DISEASES, AND NONSURGICAL ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION FROM THE ARKANSAS VETERINARY MEDICAL PRACTICE ACT.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS BY A BOARD OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS.
TO AMEND THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY REFORM ACT OF 1997
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING GUARDIANSHIPS AND TO EXPAND THE RANGE OF PERSONS ELIGIBLE TO BE GUARDIANS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ETHICS VIOLATIONS BY ARKANSAS EDUCATORS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR GASTRIC PACEMAKERS.
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.
CONCERNING TRANSPORTATION FUNDING THAT AMENDS THE STATE AID STREETS LAW.
TO ALLOW THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO PROTECT ARKANSANS BY THE CONTINUED LOCAL REGULATION OF INDIVIDUAL HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE SAFETY AND SPECIAL NEEDS OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT VICTIMIZED BY ANOTHER PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT ENROLLED IN THE VICTIM'S SAME SCHOOL.
REGARDING SCRAP METAL DEALERS AND SALES.
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN PERSONS TO REPORT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT KNOWLEDGE THAT ANOTHER PERSON IS IN POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY ON A COMPUTER AND TO PROVIDE FOR IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL LIABILITY.
TO CREATE THE NON-LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON THE STUDY OF LANDLORD-TENANT LAWS.
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENTS OF PERSONS ADDICTED TO ALCOHOL AND DRUGS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENTS OF PERSONS ADDICTED TO ALCOHOL AND DRUGS.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING FINANCIAL REFORM FOR COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES.
TO ENSURE THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS BELOW A SPECIFIC STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT LEVEL USE PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING TO IMPROVE STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.
TO AMEND THE PROCEDURES FOR THE SALE OF COUNTY PROPERTY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION ACT.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE INTERSTATE RECIPROCITY FOR LICENSURE OF PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES.
PROHIBITING THE CONCEALING OF A CORPSE IN AN OFFENSIVE MANNER.
TO TRANSFER RESPONSIBILITY FOR COLLECTION OF SALES AND USE TAXES TO SELLERS ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF SELLING TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AND SERVICES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO PROVIDE FOR ADULT ABUSE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REPORTING.
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD MAKE QUARTERLY REPORTS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEES REGARDING INFORMATION PROVIDED TO CREDENTIALING ORGANIZATIONS.
TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 11 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING COLD WAR VETERAN SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
REGARDING THE RELEASE OF AN ACQUITEE FOR MENTAL DISEASE OR DEFECT.
REGARDING A MENTAL HEALTH EXAMINATION OF A DEFENDANT.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE PARENTAL MONITORS ON SCHOOL BUSES.
TO REQUIRE PETS ADOPTED THROUGH A POUND, SHELTER, HUMANE ORGANIZATION, OR ANIMAL RESCUE GROUP TO BE STERILIZED BEFORE THE ADOPTION IS COMPLETE.
TO CLARIFY FUNDING FORMULA CALCULATIONS FOR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THAT THE ONSET OF A DISABILITY MUST OCCUR WHILE EMPLOYED AS AN ACTIVE MEMBER IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR DISABILITY RETIREMENT UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF DAYS EMPLOYED TO EARN CREDITED SERVICE UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM EACH FISCAL YEAR; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE THAT CIVILIAN FIREFIGHTERS OF THE STATE MILITARY DEPARTMENT ARE TO BE REGARDED AS PUBLIC SAFETY MEMBERS FOR ENHANCED CREDITED SERVICE IN THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING MEMBER BENEFITS UNDER THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS.
TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE BOARD FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM OF AN ELECTED TRUSTEE; TO REIMBURSE A TRUSTEE FOR REASONABLE EXPENSES TO ATTEND AN OFFICIAL BOARD MEETING; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW THE MAXIMUM LUMP-SUM DEATH BENEFIT TO BE PAID TO MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO HAVE ACCRUED FIFTEEN (15) YEARS OF CONTRIBUTORY SERVICE; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THAT A MEMBER WHO ELECTS TO RECEIVE A REFUND OF MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS ALSO ELECTS TO CANCEL ANY SERVICE CREDIT FOR NONCONTRIBUTORY YEARS; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE CRITERIA FOR AN AFFIDAVIT AS TO CORRECTNESS OF ACCOUNT.
CONCERNING THE REGISTRATION OF SEX OFFENDERS; TO REQUIRE REGISTRATION PAYMENTS TO BE MADE.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO UPDATE SCHOOL POLICIES WHEN A LAW REGARDING CHILD ABUSE IS AMENDED OR IS ADDED TO THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR QUIETING TITLE TO LANDS FORFEITED TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES.
TO AMEND THE STATUTE REGARDING INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS FOR FINES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF A STATE AGENCY TO IMPOSE FEES AND PENALTIES.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2004.
CONCERNING THE FORM OF PAPER BALLOTS.
CONCERNING FEES COLLECTED FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE ARKANSAS HOT CHECK LAW.
TO ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PLANS.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 6 CONCERNING PUBLIC EDUCATION.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 6 CONCERNING ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD TO COLLECT DATA FROM LICENSEES.
TO ENSURE THAT ISOLATED SCHOOL FUNDING FOLLOWS THE STUDENT AFTER A CONSOLIDATION OR ANNEXATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2004.
TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION ON THE NUMBER OF OPEN-ENROLLMENT CHARTER SCHOOLS.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS; TO PROTECT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS FROM CERTAIN LIABILITIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS URBAN HOMESTEAD ACT.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING EMERGENCY RULES PROMULGATED UNDER THE ARKANSAS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING RULES PROMULGATED UNDER THE ARKANSAS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT.
TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING EDUCATION.
TO PRESERVE THE PROFESSIONAL INDEPENDENCE OF A PHARMACIST AND A PHARMACY; TO PROHIBIT INTERFERENCE WITH THE PHARMACIST-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP OR THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE.
TO INCREASE THE SERVICE CHARGE FOR COLLECTING A HOT CHECK.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 3 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
TO ESTABLISH A REGULATORY SCHEDULE FOR THE SALE OF INSURANCE ON PORTABLE ELECTRONICS.
TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNUAL SCHOOL PERFORMANCE REPORT REQUIREMENTS.
TO INCLUDE INFORMATION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL PERFORMANCE REPORT ABOUT THE NUMBER OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS PROVIDING REMEDIATION AND COLLEGE PREPARATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO TAKE THE ACT BEFORE THEIR SENIOR YEAR.
TO CLARIFY THE RIGHT OF OWNER'S PREFERENCE IN REMOVAL OF A DISABLED OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE TRANSMISSION OF ELECTION INFORMATION.
TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE ARKANSAS BLACK HALL OF FAME FOUNDATION, INC.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF STATE-OWNED VEHICLES BY STATE EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS.
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(05:00 PM)
TO AMEND THE OFFENSES OF FORGERY AND FRAUDULENT USE OF A CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD TO INCLUDE ELECTRONIC CHECKS.
TO HONOR NATIONAL COLLEGIATE HALL OF FAME BASKETBALL COACH NOLAN RICHARDSON AND HIS ACHIEVEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO ESTABLISH THE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS IN ARKANSAS.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(05:00 PM)
AN ACT TO CREATE AN OPT-OUT HIV SCREENING PROGRAM.
TO ENHANCE SAFE PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION.
TO LIMIT THE USE OF STATE-OWNED OR STATE-LEASED MOTOR VEHICLES FOR OFFICIAL STATE PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL.
TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
CONCERNING FUNDING FOR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATED TO COLLEGE ADMISSION STANDARDS.
CONCERNING THE SCHOLASTIC AUDIT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO REDUCE THE NEED FOR REMEDIATION OF ARKANSAS STUDENTS.
THE ARKANSAS CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE ACT.
TO EXPAND THE METHODS BY WHICH JURY POOLS ARE SELECTED.
REGARDING THE ILLEGAL DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS BY A JUDGE AND REGARDING THE PROHIBITION AGAINST PAYMENTS TO A PUBLIC DEFENDER OR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST A CONTRACTOR FOR KNOWINGLY EMPLOYING A WORKER WITHOUT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES.
TO AMEND TITLE 5, CHAPTER 73 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE POSSESSION AND USE OF WEAPONS.
TO AMEND TITLE 5, CHAPTER 73 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE POSSESSION AND USE OF WEAPONS.
TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A PERSON TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR TAX EXEMPTIONS UNDER § 26-3-306 AND TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DISABLED VETERANS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR TAX EXEMPTIONS.
TO REQUIRE FOREIGN LANGUAGE AS A REQUIREMENT FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR AN ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP.
TO PROVIDE K-12 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN THROUGH A CORPORATE INCOME TAX CREDIT.