House Calendar
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30 AM)
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO SUPPORT OR OPPOSE BALLOT MEASURES.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(08:30 AM)
REGARDING ALIMONY OR SPOUSAL SUPPORT.
CLARIFYING WHO MAY ACCESS INFORMATION CONCERNING ANOTHER PERSON'S MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE COVERAGE STATUS.
TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS.
TO ENSURE THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS BELOW A SPECIFIC STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT LEVEL USE PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING TO IMPROVE STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.
Bills for Consideration
(11:00 AM)
RECOGNIZING THE MANY CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY CITIZENS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY AND THE BEST INTEREST OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO PROMOTE RELATIONSHIPS WITH TURKISH PEOPLE.
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.
TO AMEND PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING AMOUNTS AND PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR EDUCATIONAL ADEQUACY AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO EXEMPT FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX THE GROSS RECEIPTS DERIVED FROM THE SALE OF CLASS SIX AND SEVEN TRUCKS AND SEMITRAILERS AND TO OFFSET GENERAL REVENUES LOST WITH REVENUES FROM DISTILLATE MOTOR FUEL TAXES.
TO ALLOW THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO PROTECT ARKANSANS BY THE CONTINUED LOCAL REGULATION OF INDIVIDUAL HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING FINANCIAL REFORM FOR COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES.
TO AMEND THE OFFENSES OF FORGERY AND FRAUDULENT USE OF A CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD TO INCLUDE ELECTRONIC CHECKS.
TO ESTABLISH THE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS IN ARKANSAS.
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 ESTABLISH THE REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL CAREER ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR ADJUDICATED YOUTH.
AN ACT REPEALING THE LEAD-BASED PAINT-HAZARD ACT OF 1997 AND CREATING THE ARKANSAS LEAD-BASED PAINT-HAZARD ACT OF 2011.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 26 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING TAXATION.
TO GRANT THE AUTHORITY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ENERGY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS THAT WILL FUND LOANS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS AND CLEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS.
TO ALLOW GLOBAL POSITIONING DEVICES ON CERTAIN STATE-OWNED VEHICLES AND TO ALLOW RECORD KEEPING REGARDING TRAVEL IN CERTAIN STATE-OWNED VEHICLES.
AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT EACH WOMAN WHO GIVES BIRTH IN A MEDICAL FACILITY RECEIVES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS DESCRIBING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME BEFORE THE WOMAN IS DISCHARGED.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS FOR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO EXTEND THE OPERATIONS OF THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCES ON ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN AND ON SICKLE CELL DISEASE.
TO CLARIFY THE LIGHT TRANSMISSION LEVELS FOR WINDOW TINTING ON CHAUFFEUR-DRIVEN SEDANS.
TO IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL ALTERNATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS.
TO AMEND SECTION 5 OF ACT 590 OF 2011 TO AUTHORIZE THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK TO SERVE AS TRUSTEES OF CEMETERY MAINTENANCE FUNDS.
AN ACT TO CREATE A CULTURAL COMPETENCE INTERIM STUDY.
Bills for Consideration
(03:30 PM)
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENTS OF PERSONS ADDICTED TO ALCOHOL AND DRUGS.
TO AMEND THE MEDICAID FRAUD FALSE CLAIMS ACT; TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST THE RECOVERY OF MONEYS FRAUDULENTLY RECEIVED FROM THE STATE MEDICAID PROGRAM; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH AN INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT FOR THE REHABILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CENTRAL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS AND TO ESTABLISH AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS TEACHER LICENSURE AND RECIPROCITY LAWS.
CONCERNING ADMISSION STANDARDS FOR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS OF POSTSECONDARY STUDENT DATA TO INFORM THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR ITS DELIBERATIONS CONCERNING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO SUFFER FROM DIABETES BY PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN SCHOOL PERSONNEL TO BE TRAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF GLUCAGON.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES TO ENTER INTO COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTERS.
TO REQUIRE HIV TESTING FOR ALL DEFENDANTS CHARGED WITH CERTAIN SEX OFFENSES.
REGARDING THE SALARIES OF PERSONNEL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF VARIOUS DISTRICT COURTS.
TO CREATE STATE DISTRICT COURTS.
REGARDING THE TIME PERIOD AFTER WHICH A PERSON MAY FILE FOR EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING PRIVATE CLUB PERMITS.
TO REQUIRE PUBLIC NOTICE CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY COMMISSION'S PLACEMENT OF SELF-SERVICE LOTTERY TICKET VENDING MACHINES IN THE STATE.
TO REQUIRE FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENTS FOR PROPOSED BILLS AMENDING THE ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT, § 23-115-101 ET SEQ.
TO REQUIRE ADVERTISEMENTS FOR GAMBLING ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE INFORMATION CONCERNING COMPULSIVE GAMBLING DISORDERS.
TO REQUIRE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO COMPLETE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN A LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTEXT.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE TRANSMISSION OF ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS.
REGARDING REVENUE ALLOCATION IN COUNTIES WITH MORE THAN ONE JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2004.
CONCERNING THE POSTING OF WARNING SIGNS RELATING TO DRINKING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DURING PREGNANCY.
TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR RECIPROCAL SERVICE CREDITS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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.
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.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE PREPAYMENT OF ARKANSAS COMPENSATING USE TAX ON THE SAME BASIS AS PREPAYMENT OF ARKANSAS GROSS RECEIPTS TAX AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO EXPAND THE OBJECTIVES OF TEACHERS' PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS.
TO AMEND THE HIGH-PRIORITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TEACHER INCENTIVES LAW.
TO CLARIFY FUNDING FOR ISOLATED SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REPORT GRADE INFLATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO AMEND THE PROCESS FOR EVALUATING ARKANSAS PRESCHOOL AND PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS.
TO CLARIFY THAT THE PROHIBITION AGAINST HAZING INCLUDES THE INITIATION INTO OR AFFILIATION WITH SPORTS PROGRAMS AND OTHER EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.
TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE IN-SERVICE TRAINING TO LICENSED SCHOOL PERSONNEL CONCERNING CHILD MALTREATMENT.
TO CREATE THE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROTECT PATIENTS BY ENSURING THAT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURES DO NOT INTRUDE ON THE PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP OR PUT COST SAVINGS AHEAD OF OPTIMAL PATIENT CARE.
TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 20 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE.
TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR ABUSE OF A CORPSE.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 5 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING CRIMINAL OFFENSES.
TO BE TITLED THE ARKANSAS RESTORATIVE JUSTICE RESPONSIBILITY ACT.
AN ACT TO CREATE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS OF A CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER.
AN ACT TO EXTEND THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON SEXUAL OFFENSES.
AN ACT TO INCLUDE SCHOOL PRINCIPALS, ATHLETIC COACHES, AND COUNSELORS AMONG PERSONS WHO ARE GUILTY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE SECOND DEGREE FOR SEXUAL CONTACT WITH A STUDENT LESS THAN TWENTY-ONE (21) YEARS OF AGE.
TO AMEND THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO REGULATE COVERAGE OF IN VITRO FERTILIZATION PROCEDURES.
TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING THE PURCHASE OR POSSESSION OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR, WINE, OR BEER BY A MINOR.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS AND TEACHERS WHO TEACH STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.
TO CREATE THE TASK FORCE ON RECRUITING AND HOSTING NUCLEAR FACILITIES IN ARKANSAS.
TO REDUCE THE COST OF PREPARING A CASE RECORD ON APPEAL.
CONCERNING THE INCLUSION OF SERVICE SINKS IN CERTAIN BUILDINGS.
TO ASSURE DUE PROCESS AND PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION IN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES ADJUDICATIONS.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 25 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING STATE GOVERNMENT.
TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 22 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING PUBLIC PROPERTY.
CONCERNING THE HIRING PRACTICES OF CONTRACTORS FOR THE STATE.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(03:30 PM)
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO SUPPORT OR OPPOSE BALLOT MEASURES.
TO GRADUALLY REDUCE THE SALES AND USE TAX ON UTILITIES THAT ARE USED BY QUALIFYING AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES AND QUALIFYING AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND AQUACULTURE EQUIPMENT.
AN ACT CONCERNING SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY, AND SUPPLIES.
TO GRADUALLY REDUCE THE SALES AND USE TAX LEVIED ON NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRICITY USED BY MANUFACTURERS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE STATEWIDE WIRETAP AUTHORITY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.
TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO KEEP ANY EXCESS UNIFORM RATE OF TAX COLLECTION REVENUES THAT REMAIN AFTER FULLY FUNDING STUDENT FOUNDATION FUNDING FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FROM THE UNIFORM RATE OF TAX COLLECTION.
THE ARKANSAS FIREARMS FREEDOM ACT.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORFEITURE OF A PERSON'S VEHICLE AFTER A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT CONVICTION FOR DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED OR FOR DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE DUE TO DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED.
TO INCREASE THE SENTENCES FOR REPEAT DWI OFFENDERS AND TO PROVIDE FOR FORFEITURE OF A PERSON'S VEHICLE AFTER A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE OR FOR DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE DUE TO DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED.
TO ENACT THE AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE ACT.
TO ENACT THE MANDATED HEALTH BENEFITS REVIEW ACT.
REGARDING THE JUDICIAL DISTRICTS OF CARROLL COUNTY.
REGARDING THE USE OF FORCE TO DEFEND PERSONS OR PROPERTY WITHIN THE HOME.
TO ADDRESS ISSUES SURROUNDING SUBORDINATE SERVICE DISTRICTS IN A COUNTY.
CONCERNING POSTSECONDARY REMEDIATION OF STUDENTS.
TO AMEND THE TAX ON DYED DISTILLATE SPECIAL FUELS USED FOR OFF-ROAD PURPOSES.
TO PROVIDE A CONSISTENT METHOD FOR DETERMINING SCHOOL DISTRICT WEALTH.
TO REGULATE THE BOARD OF APPORTIONMENT, APPORTIONMENT, AND REDISTRICTING AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO TEMPORARY TAGS ISSUED TO THE PURCHASERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES.