House Calendar
Monday, March 25, 2013
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30 AM)
TO ADDRESS LONG-TERM CARE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF “FERAL HOG”; TO REGULATE THE CAPTURING, KILLING, AND TRANSPORTING OF FERAL HOGS; AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR RELEASING HOGS INTO THE WILD.
COMMENDING OFFICER MICHAEL NEAL ON HIS SELECTION AS A MEDAL OF VALOR RECIPIENT.
TO AMEND THE UNFAIR CIGARETTE SALES ACT TO SIMPLIFY THE APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE ACT.
CONCERNING FEES FOR BAIL BONDS.
TO REVISE THE LAW ON REIMBURSEMENT TO FIRE DEPARTMENTS FOR CERTAIN SERVICES PROVIDED.
TO AMEND THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT.
IMPOSING AN ADDITIONAL FINE ON ALL PERSONS CONVICTED OF A CRIMINAL OFFENSE INVOLVING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITH THE PROCEEDS FUNDING CRISIS CENTERS.
TO REQUIRE HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS TO PROVIDE FOR CORRECTIVE SURGERY FOR CRANIOFACIAL ANOMALY.
TO ESTABLISH THE CERTIFIED NATURAL GAS SCHOOL BUS PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION PRECINCTS AND BALLOT REPORTING; TO DEFINE "PRECINCT"; TO LIMIT PRECINCT SIZE TO THREE THOUSAND (3,000) REGISTERED VOTERS.
TO ESTABLISH THE COLLEGE AND CAREER COACHES PROGRAM; AND TO ASSURE ACCESS TO A COLLEGE AND CAREER COACH FOR ALL STUDENTS.
TO REQUIRE LICENSED CHILD CARE FACILITIES AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO FILE A COPY OF THEIR FACILITIES' FLOOR PLANS WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT.
URGING SUPPORT FOR THE DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE ACT.
TO REQUIRE SMOKE DETECTORS IN RENTAL PROPERTY.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENTS FOR NURSING PROFESSIONALS.
TO PROVIDE TAX INCENTIVES FOR CERTAIN MANUFACTURERS RELATING TO LIGNITE; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED LIGNITE-TO-SYNCRUDE MANUFACTURERS.
JOINING THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES AND ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL IN RECOGNIZING AND ACKNOWLEDGING THE PASSING OF DR. BETTY ANN LOWE AND TO CELEBRATE HER ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN IMPROVING PEDIATRIC
TO AMEND THE PROPERTY LAWS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO PROHIBIT PROPERTY RIGHTS FROM BEING ACQUIRED THROUGH THE UNLAWFUL KILLING OF ANOTHER PERSON.
TO ALLOW COUNTY CLERKS TO USE ELECTRONIC POLL BOOKS; TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO MAINTAIN AN ELECTRONIC VOTER REGISTRATION LIST; TO ALLOW COUNTY CLERKS ACCESS TO THE ELECTRONIC LIST.
TO ALLOW A COUNTY WITH ELECTRONIC VOTER REGISTRATION RECORDS TO DESIGNATE VOTE CENTERS; AND TO ALLOW VOTERS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES TO VOTE IN ONE SITE REGARDLESS OF PRECINCT.
TO CREATE STATUTORY CHARITABLE IMMUNITY FOR CHURCHES OR OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
AMEND THE LAW REGARDING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO A VARIETY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICE PROVIDERS.
TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS OF CANDIDATES BEFORE ELECTIONS; AND TO ALLOW CANDIDATES TO PROVIDE THEIR BACKGROUND CHECKS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING EMINENT DOMAIN.
TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYEE OF A DETENTION FACILITY MAY CARRY A FIREARM; AND TO REQUIRE FIREARM TRAINING.
TO BE KNOWN AS THE NONPARTISAN LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2013.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(08:30 AM)
TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX FOR FOOD AND FOOD INGREDIENTS PURCHASED BY A STATE ENTITY AND USED FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.
Bills for Consideration
(01:30 PM)
TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR THE CREATION AND GOVERNANCE OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
TO PERMIT A QUORUM COURT TO ENACT CERTAIN ORDINANCES CONCERNING ANIMALS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN PROCEDURAL DATES IN ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN PETITIONS.
TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND THE NEVADA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE CLASS 1A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON.
COMMENDING THE MEMORY PROJECT TEAM AT LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENT IN PUBLISHING "MAPPING THE ROAD TO CHANGE".
IN SUPPORT OF PRAYER IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO DIRECT CERTAIN COMMITTEES TO CONDUCT AN INTERIM STUDY TO EVALUATE THE CURRENT PROCEDURE FOR NATURAL GAS ROYALTY PAYMENTS AND TO RESEARCH POTENTIAL CHANGES TO IMPROVE ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.
CONCERNING THE MENTAL EVALUATION OF A CRIMINAL DEFENDANT.
CONCERNING INSURANCE FRAUD BY CERTAIN PERSONS; AND CONCERNING CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN PRACTICES AND THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS.
TO REQUIRE MUNICIPALITIES TO MAINTAIN RECORDS REGARDING CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICES.
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF AN UNBORN CHILD IN THE CRIMINAL CODE AND IN WRONGFUL DEATH ACTIONS.
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF AN UNBORN CHILD IN THE CRIMINAL CODE AND IN WRONGFUL DEATH ACTIONS.
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF AN UNBORN CHILD IN THE CRIMINAL CODE AND IN WRONGFUL DEATH ACTIONS.
TO ENACT THE "MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT FAIRNESS ACT".
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING RULE MAKING BY AGENCIES; TO REQUIRE FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENTS BE FILED WITH ALL RULES; AND TO REQUIRE WRITTEN FINDINGS FROM THE AGENCY WHEN A SUBSTANTIAL FINANCIAL IMPACT EXISTS.
THE NEW MARKETS JOBS ACT OF 2013.
TO PROVIDE EXPANDED CHARITABLE IMMUNITY FOR CHURCHES OR OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP THAT ALSO ARE POLLING SITES ON THOSE DAYS WHEN THE CHURCH OR OTHER PLACE OF WORSHIP IS USED AS A POLLING SITE.
TO ALLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO USE AN ALTERNATIVE OR SECONDARY ADDRESS TO RECEIVE LETTERS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM STATE AGENCIES.
TO ENSURE SMOKING TOBACCO IS PROHIBITED IN AND ON THE GROUNDS OF ALL MEDICAL FACILITIES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING TEMPORARY PREPRINTED PAPER BUYER'S TAGS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
ACT TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING A HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITING AGENCY IN ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF A LOCAL BOARD OF A TECHNICAL INSTITUTE AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING BAND, MUSIC, AND VISUAL ARTS CREDITS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL.
TO REQUIRE WHOLESALERS TO REPORT CERTAIN INFORMATION TO THE ARKANSAS TOBACCO CONTROL BOARD; AND TO PROTECT INFORMATION IN THE REQUIRED REPORT FROM DISCLOSURE.
CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS; TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS TOBACCO PRODUCTS TAX ACT OF 1977; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.
CONCERNING THE SHARING OF CERTAIN INVESTIGATORY INFORMATION BY AUTHORIZED ENTITIES; AND AMENDING A PORTION OF ARKANSAS LAW RESULTING FROM AN INITIATED ACT.
TO CLARIFY THE REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PHYSICIAN OFFICE-BASED SURGERY BY ASSIGNING THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY TO THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD.
TO ALLOW A SCHOOL NURSE TO ADMINISTER AUTO-INJECTABLE EPINEPHRINE TO A PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
ESTABLISHING A LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE TO REVIEW TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS FOR AND OTHER ISSUES REGARDING REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS ON PROBATION OR PAROLE.
CONCERNING THE SALE OF UNCLAIMED SEIZED FIREARMS.
REGARDING CERTAIN COMMUNICATIONS MADE TO A CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT MEMBER BY AN EMERGENCY RESPONDER.
REGARDING THE FORM OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ADDRESSING DEFECTS IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF RECORDED INSTRUMENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING APPEALS TO CIRCUIT COURT IN CERTAIN MUNICIPAL PLANNING MATTERS.
MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN AND OTHER WEAPONS IN CERTAIN PLACES.
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 PHASE OUT ISOLATED SCHOOL FUNDING UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
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 REPEAL CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATING TO EDUCATION BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
TO ENHANCE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS AND POSTSECONDARY COMPLETION IN ARKANSAS.
TO REQUIRE SCHOOL BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CERTAIN SALARY INCREASES.
TO PROVIDE FOR A TYPE 3 TRANSFER OF THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WAP); AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE TIME AND METHOD OF THE PAYMENT OF PROCEEDS OF SALES OF OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION.
CONCERNING PLANNING FOR AN ABSENTEE MAYOR IN CITIES OF THE FIRST CLASS, CITIES OF THE SECOND CLASS, AND INCORPORATED TOWNS.
TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SURETY COMPANIES THAT ISSUE BONDS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION.
GRANTING REPRESENTATIVE AUTHORITY TO THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION FOR GOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION WITH WILDLIFE PURPOSES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PETITIONS FOR AN ELECTION ON ALDERMANIC FORM OF GOVERNMENT IN A CITY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT.
CONCERNING REFORMS TO THE CURRENT ALIMONY AND CHILD SUPPORT STATUTES.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE UNCLAIMED CREMATED REMAINS OF A VETERAN MAY BE INTERRED.
TO AUTOMATE THE REVIEW OF ABUSE REGISTRIES MAINTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
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.
TO CREATE A STANDARD CONCERNING ALCOHOL DONATIONS; TO AMEND THE RULES FOR HANDLING ALCOHOL; TO AMEND A PERMIT REQUIREMENT; TO PERMIT THE SALE OF MALT LIQUOR; TO PERMIT A CLUB TO ADVERTISE; AND TO REPEAL AN UNLAWFUL PRACTICE.
TO AMEND THE DISTRIBUTION OF STATE FUNDING TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS BASED ON 98% OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ASSESSMENT FOR THE UNIFORM RATE OF TAX.
CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF DELIVERY OF A SCHEDULE VI CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
CONCERNING VARIOUS AMOUNT THRESHOLDS IN THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES CRIMINAL OFFENSE STATUTES; CONCERNING THE OFFENSES OF TRAFFICKING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AND POSSESSION OF A COUNTERFEIT SUBSTANCE.
TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND STABILITY OF ARKANSAS FAMILIES; TO STRENGTHEN VOLUNTARY HOME VISITATION PROGRAMS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE CURRENT RESOURCE OR ASSET LIMITS FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) AND THE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF).
TO AMEND THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LAW CONCERNING LOCAL OPTION ELECTIONS FOR A TERRITORIAL SUBDIVISION THAT IS LOCATED IN A WET COUNTY AND WAS VOTED DRY BY A DEFUNCT VOTING DISTRICT FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1942.
TO AMEND UNCODIFIED SECTION 1 OF ACT 274 OF 2013 TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN DRUGS FROM THE DEFINITION OF THERAPEUTIC CLASS.
TO LIMIT THE USE OF A RECIPROCAL SYSTEM'S CALCULATION OF FINAL AVERAGE SALARY FOR AN ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM MEMBER; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF A CHILD SAFETY CENTER; AND TO ESTABLISH ACCESS FOR SPECIALIZED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
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 AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND FOR OTHER STAFF OF THE ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS CLEAN-BURNING MOTOR FUEL DEVELOPMENT ACT; AND TO CREATE THE CLEAN-BURNING MOTOR FUEL DEVELOPMENT FUND.