House Calendar
Friday, March 22, 2013
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30 AM)
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSOLIDATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE TRUST FUND.
TO AMEND THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT.
TO ESTABLISH AN ARTS-INFUSED CURRICULUM IN ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
CONCERNING IMPROPER LANE USAGE ON CERTAIN MULTILANE HIGHWAYS.
TO PROHIBIT AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION FROM REQUIRING OR REQUESTING A CURRENT OR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE OR STUDENT FROM DISCLOSING HIS OR HER USERNAME OR PASSWORD FOR A SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT.
TO PROHIBIT AN EMPLOYER FROM REQUIRING OR REQUESTING A CURRENT OR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE FROM DISCLOSING HIS OR HER USERNAME OR PASSWORD FOR A SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO CLARIFY THE RIGHT OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND AN OWNER OR OPERATOR TO ACCESS PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF INVESTIGATION, SITE ASSESSMENT, OR CORRECTIVE ACTION.
TO COMMEND ABATE, THE ARKANSAS BIKERS AIMING TOWARDS EDUCATION NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, FOR ITS PROMOTION OF RIDER SAFETY, PUBLIC AWARENESS, RIDER EDUCATION, AND CHARITABLE EFFORTS.
CONCERNING MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION FOR A PERSON IN THE CUSTODY OF A COUNTY JAIL.
TO PHASE OUT ISOLATED SCHOOL FUNDING UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF CYBERBULLYING, § 5-71-217.
TO ABOLISH ANY COMMON LAW PRESUMPTION THAT A FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN ACCIDENT OR NATURAL CAUSES.
REMEMBERING OFFICER WILLIAM MCGARY AND COMMENDING HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY AND THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO PERMIT CERTAIN PERSONS TO POSSESS A FIREARM IN A RETAIL LIQUOR STORE THAT SELLS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR OFF-PREMISES CONSUMPTION; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FIREARMS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAX TREATMENT OF CERTAIN MODES OF TRANSPORTATION.
TO REGULATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF REAL PROPERTY OF THE STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW RELATING TO THE RENTS, FEES, AND CHARGES OF A REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT OR BOARD.
TO ADD A TAX RATE FOR CERTAIN INCOME LEVELS; TO ADJUST THE INCOME LEVELS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN INCOME TAX RATES; AND TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PERSONS ENTITLED TO USE THE LOW-INCOME TAX TABLES.
Bills for Consideration
(10:00 AM)
TO PERMIT HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO REGISTER FICTITIOUS NAMES WITH THE CIRCUIT CLERK.
TO ALLOW OWNER CHOICE OF TOWING COMPANY WHEN RECLAIMING A VEHICLE; AND TO REQUIRE COMPLIANCE WITH ARKANSAS'S RECIPROCITY REQUIREMENTS.
TO CLARIFY FOR PARENTS THE PUBLIC SCHOOL RATING SYSTEM ON ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT CARDS.
TO LIMIT BODY ART PROCEDURES.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS CONCERNING BODY ARTISTS AND TO CLARIFY THE NATURE AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF LAWS AND RULES REGARDING BODY ARTISTS.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS PEER REVIEW FAIRNESS ACT.
TO ADOPT THE JOINT RULES OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EIGHTY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
COMMENDING AND HONORING MR. RANDY DAVIS FOR HIS IMPACT ON AND SERVICE TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COMMUNITY AND FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO RECOGNIZE THE MONTH OF MARCH AS NATIONAL COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF STATE AGENCY PUBLICATIONS.
CONCERNING THE PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING OR CANCELING THE TITLE TO A MOBILE HOME OR MANUFACTURED HOME.
TO CREATE A MECHANISM FOR TRANSFERRING BACK TO ARKANSAS ANY ARKANSAS CITIZEN WHO HAS BEEN DETAINED IN A PRIVATE HOSPITAL IN ANOTHER STATE FOR THE TREATMENT OF MENTAL ILLNESS.
TO STREAMLINE THE PROCESS FOR REVIEW OF CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND THE ARKANSAS POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY COMMISSION; AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
TO PERMIT THE ELECTRONIC DISPLAY OF PROOF OF WATERCRAFT LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PROOF OF INSURANCE AND REGISTRATION PURPOSES.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS BENEFIT CORPORATION ACT.
TO REGULATE THE PROCEDURES FOR AN INSURANCE ADJUSTER LICENSE.
REGARDING SETTLEMENT DISPOSITION IN CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWSUITS BROUGHT BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE LICENSURE OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS.
TO PREVENT THE USE OF CERTAIN ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN THE POLLING PLACE.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION SYSTEM.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE NAMING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, OR FACILITIES.
TO ASSIST NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS; AND TO ALLOW NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PURCHASE SURPLUS PUBLIC COMMODITIES.
TO AMEND THE DEADLINE FOR A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO COMPLETE REZONING FOLLOWING A DECENNIAL CENSUS.
TO ALLOW THE GOVERNMENTAL BONDING BOARD TO SEEK CIVIL REMEDIES ON BEHALF OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, OFFICER, OR EMPLOYEE AND TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING THE AVAILABLE REMEDIES AND THE GOVERNMENTAL BONDING BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR ADOPTION OF RULES AND AMENDMENTS AND THE REPEAL OF RULES; TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR PUBLISHING "THE ARKANSAS REGISTER".
TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR COUNTING AND REPORTING VOTING RESULTS BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
TO PREVENT ELECTION MISCONDUCT; AND TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR ABSENTEE VOTING.
TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR EARLY VOTING.
TO AMEND THE CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE STATUTES REGARDING ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR SPOUSES.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE INTERSTATE COMPACT ON THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE JUVENILE CODE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMMISSIONERS OF WATERWORKS COMMISSIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL POLICE CHIEFS.
TO REVISE THE LAW ON REIMBURSEMENT TO FIRE DEPARTMENTS FOR CERTAIN SERVICES PROVIDED.
CONCERNING SALARIES FOR COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE ALLOCATION OF WATER; TO AMEND THE RESERVED USES OF WATER BEFORE ALLOCATION; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRIORITY OF USES IN ALLOCATING WATER.
CONCERNING THE OWNERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION, AND REGULATION OF ISLANDS, SUBMERGED LANDS, AND PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE ISLANDS OF SUBMERGED LANDS.
CONCERNING AN ARKANSAS BOVINE ANIMAL DISEASE PROGRAM AND THE USE OF THE LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY COMMISSION DISEASE AND PEST CONTROL FUND; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM TO AUTHORIZE USE OF MOTORIZED SCOOTERS WITHIN STATE PARKS; AND TO DEFINE MOTORIZED SCOOTERS
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING REPORTING BY A POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE AND AMENDING A PORTION OF ARKANSAS LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
TO REQUIRE THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO ESTABLISH THE PEOPLE FIRST ADVISORY LEGISLATIVE SESSION CONCERNING DISABILITY ISSUES.
TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A CITY OR TOWN HAVE A REFERENDUM ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROHIBIT THE TRANSFER OF E-CIGARETTES AND OTHER NICOTINE PRODUCTS TO MINORS; AND TO PROHIBIT MINORS FROM POSSESSING OR BUYING E-CIGARETTES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN APPOINTMENTS BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE.
TO ENACT THE "MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT FAIRNESS ACT".
TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM JOB ORDER CONTRACTING BID AWARD AMOUNT.
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM MONEY SERVICES ACT.
CONCERNING EXEMPTIONS FOR INSURANCE PRODUCERS.
TO PROVIDE LIFETIME HUNTING LICENSES AND FISHING LICENSES TO CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS.
TO AMEND THE GUARANTEED ENERGY COST SAVINGS ACT AND TO ALLOW STATE AGENCIES TO USE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS FOR DEBT SERVICE RELATED TO A GUARANTEED ENERGY COST SAVINGS CONTRACT.
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "SALARY" UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; TO CLARIFY THE CALCULATION OF SERVICE CREDIT AND BENEFITS PAID TO A MEMBER OF THE SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND CERTAIN BENEFIT PROGRAMS.
REGARDING VICTIMS' RIGHTS IN CAPITAL PUNISHMENT CASES.
TO RESOLVE ISSUES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE ARKANSAS FIRE AND POLICE PENSION REVIEW BOARD.