House Calendar
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30 AM)
TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX FOR UTILITIES USED BY QUALIFYING AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES AND QUALIFYING AQUACULTURE AND HORTICULTURE EQUIPMENT.
TO ESTABLISH THE ADVANCED PLACEMENT TRAINING AND INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
TO REPEAL CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATING TO EDUCATION BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
AN ACT FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE - PUBLIC NOTICE CALENDAR AND BROADBAND SERVICES ENHANCEMENTS AND APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2013-2014 FISCAL YEAR.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE PRIORITY OF DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE STATE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FUND; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO CLARIFY THE FUND.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING RECOUPMENT OF PAYMENTS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO DEDICATE SALES AND USE TAX REVENUE FROM THE SALES OF NEW AND USED VEHICLES AND ROAD-USER ITEMS AND SERVICES FOR ROADWAY MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, AND RECONSTRUCTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE MOTORISTS TO MOVE OVER FOR AN AUTHORIZED VEHICLE DISPLAYING A FLASHING OR WARNING LIGHT AT THE SCENE OF A STOP.
TO PROMOTE LOCAL MILK PRODUCTS; TO ALLOW THE INCIDENTAL SALE OF WHOLE MILK THAT IS NOT PASTEURIZED; AND TO ALLOW THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH TO MAKE RULES FOR THE SALES.
TO PROMOTE ADOPTION IN ARKANSAS BY PROTECTING THE PRIVACY OF THE RELINQUISHING PARENT.
TO ALLOW A COUNTY SHERIFF TO ISSUE DEBIT CARDS TO RELEASED INMATES IN ORDER TO CLEAR THE INMATE'S COMMISSARY TRUST ACCOUNT.
TO ESTABLISH PRE-ADJUDICATION PROBATION PROGRAMS.
TO PREVENT THE USE OF CERTAIN ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN THE POLLING PLACE.
TO CLARIFY THE REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PHYSICIAN OFFICE-BASED SURGERY BY ASSIGNING THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY TO THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD.
TO REDUCE THE SALES AND USE TAX ON NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRICITY USED BY MANUFACTURERS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE UNCLAIMED CREMATED REMAINS OF A VETERAN MAY BE INTERRED.
TO AMEND DEFINITIONS UNDER THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD TUITION INCENTIVE PROGRAM
TO PROVIDE AUTHORITY FOR ADDITIONAL STUDENT ABSENCES FOR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS BETWEEN GRADES ELEVEN AND TWELVE FOR COMPLETION OF BASIC TRAINING.
TO ALLOW THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD TO UTILIZE READINESS CENTER RENTAL INCOME FOR EXPENSE RECOVERY AND UNIT MORALE, WELFARE, AND RECREATION EVENTS.
THE SALVAGE VEHICLE CONSUMER SAFETY AND DISCLOSURE ACT.
CONCERNING BAND AND MUSIC CREDITS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL.
TO REQUIRE BIRTHING FACILITIES TO PERFORM PULSE OXIMETRY SCREENINGS FOR CRITICAL CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE ON NEWBORNS BEFORE DISCHARGE.
TO ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENHANCED INTRASTATE COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS OPPORTUNITIES, AND INCREASED COMMUNITY AND PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT.
TO PHASE IN CHANGES TO THE INCOME TAX LEVIED ON INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATES; TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX RATES AND BRACKETS OVER THREE YEARS; AND TO ADJUST THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN CERTAIN INCOME TAX BRACKETS.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(08:30 AM)
TO CREATE THE HEALTHCARE FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE ACT.
Bills for Consideration
(01:30 PM)
TO CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK'S DAY AND TO HONOR THE IRISH CULTURAL SOCIETY OF ARKANSAS FOR ITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO EDUCATING ARKANSANS ABOUT THEIR RICH IRISH CULTURE AND HERITAGE.
CONCERNING VICTIMS OF THE OFFENSE OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING; CONCERNING POSTING A NOTICE OF THE NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING RESOURCE CENTER HOTLINE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPUNGEMENT OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS.
TO REQUIRE A MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDER TO WARN AN INTENDED VICTIM AND A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OF A CREDIBLE THREAT BY A PATIENT.
TO INCLUDE AGRICULTURE IN THE LIST OF RESERVED USES OF WATER BEFORE ALLOCATION.
TO AMEND THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO AMEND THE DIGITAL PRODUCT AND MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2009.
TO CLARIFY DISABILITY RETIREMENT REQUIREMENTS AND ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMINISTRATION IN THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT A VOTER PROVIDE PROOF OF IDENTITY WHEN VOTING AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A VOTER IDENTIFICATION CARD.
TO ENSURE CONTINUED BROADBAND EXPANSION IN RURAL AREAS WITHIN THE STATE; TO PROVIDE 911 EMERGENCY SERVICE TO RURAL AREAS WITHIN THE STATE; TO ENHANCE THE 911 EMERGENCY SYSTEM AND ASSIST ITS FUNDING; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO INCLUDE VETERANS OF OPERATION URGENT FURY AS VETERANS ENTITLED TO A REDUCED-FEE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE.