House Calendar
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30 AM)
TO PROVIDE FOR PERMANENT NO CONTACT ORDERS UPON A CONVICTION FOR CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES.
TO ALLOW HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING CREATION OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BY DETACHING TERRITORY FROM AN EXISTING SCHOOL DISTRICT.
TO REDUCE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF MONEY IN THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING FUND THAT THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MAY USE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PURPOSES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE INCOME TAX ON CAPITAL GAINS.
TO REVISE AND SIMPLIFY THE TRACKING OF AND ACCOUNTING FOR INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC PROGRAMS AND INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITY PROGRAM FUNDS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC EMPLOYEES AND THE ARKANSAS WHISTLE-BLOWER ACT, ARKANSAS CODE § 21-1-601 ET SEQ.
THE LANDOWNER NOTIFICATION ACT.
TO PROMOTE THE RIGHTS GUARANTEED BY THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION; TO PROTECT A CITIZEN'S RIGHT TO OBSERVE AND RECORD PUBLIC EVENTS.
THE HEALTH CARE ACCESS IMPROVEMENT ACT.
TO ESTABLISH MAXIMUM STUDENT TRANSPORTATION TIME.
TO DEDICATE SALES AND USE TAX REVENUE FROM THE SALES OF NEW AND USED VEHICLES IN PART FOR ROADWAY MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, AND RECONSTRUCTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
COMMENDING THE NORTH LITTLE ROCK HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 7A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE 7A/6A EAST CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS TASK FORCE FOR THE PREVENTION THROUGH EDUCATION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE.
CONCERNING THE AGENDA OF A REGULAR MEETING OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING SICK LEAVE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS.
REGARDING PROTECTION OF AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT AND IMPLEMENTS; AND TO REGULATE TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING CERTAIN METALS ASSOCIATED WITH AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION.
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.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(08:30 AM)
TO REGULATE PRODUCTION CONTRACTS; TO PROTECT GROWERS FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN PRODUCTION CONTRACTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REGULATE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE YOUTH SERVICES OR OTHER SERVICES.
TO REVIEW THE LAW REGARDING THE STATE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
TO CREATE THE MEDICAID MENTAL HEALTH RESTRUCTURING ACT.
TO CREATE A CIVIL ACTION FOR A SEARCH AND SEIZURE OF A FIREARM OR AMMUNITION OWNED OR POSSESSED BY A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS AND WHO IS CONSIDERED AN IMMEDIATE DANGER TO HIMSELF OR HERSELF OR TO OTHERS.
Bills for Consideration
(01:30 PM)
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW REVENUES FROM THE TEMPORARY SALES AND USE TAX LEVIED UNDER AMENDMENT 91 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO BE PLEDGED TO RETIRE LOCAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS ISSUED FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS.
TO ALIGN ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTIONS WITH GENERAL ELECTIONS; TO AMEND OTHER PROVISIONS OF LAW CONCERNING BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
TO ADDRESS THE PROTECTION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY.
TO AUTHORIZE SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DISCLOSE EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION WITH OR WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF A CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEE.
TO COMMEND ABATE, THE ARKANSAS BIKERS AIMING TOWARDS EDUCATION NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, FOR ITS PROMOTION OF RIDER SAFETY, PUBLIC AWARENESS, RIDER EDUCATION, AND CHARITABLE EFFORTS.
EXTENDING TO THE ARKANSAS LOG A LOAD FOR KIDS CAMPAIGN HEARTFELT APPRECIATION AND BEST WISHES FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS.
CONCERNING THE SALE OF UNCLAIMED SEIZED FIREARMS.
CONCERNING FEES FOR BAIL BONDS.
TO ALLOW OWNER CHOICE OF TOWING COMPANY WHEN RECLAIMING A VEHICLE; AND TO REQUIRE COMPLIANCE WITH ARKANSAS'S RECIPROCITY REQUIREMENTS.
TO CREATE A ROTARY INTERNATIONAL LICENSE PLATE.
TO AUTHORIZE FOR CREATION AND ISSUANCE AN ARKANSAS FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA ASSOCIATION MOTOR VEHICLE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE.
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.
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MEASURES TO COLLECT DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES, PENALTIES, AND INTEREST ON MINERAL RIGHTS.
TO AMEND TUITION WAIVERS FOR NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIERS AND AIRMEN.
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 ABOLISH ANY COMMON LAW PRESUMPTION THAT A FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN ACCIDENT OR NATURAL CAUSES.
CONCERNING EVIDENCE OF A DEFENDANT'S CONFESSION.
TO ALLOW ATTORNEY'S FEES IN ACTIONS ARISING FROM CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYMENT.
TO CLARIFY THE MEANING OF THE UNIFORM CONTRIBUTION AMONG TORTFEASORS ACT.
TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF CYBERBULLYING, § 5-71-217.
TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYEE OF A DETENTION FACILITY MAY CARRY A FIREARM; AND TO REQUIRE FIREARM TRAINING.
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 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 ADDRESS LONG-TERM CARE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.
TO AVOID UNNECESSARY EXPANSION IN MEDICAID COSTS AND SERVICES RELATED TO EARLY INTERVENTION DAY TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE ACCESS TO CARE ACT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION ACT.
TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION FOR WORK DONE TO TAX-DELINQUENT LANDS TO PREVENT DETERIORATION OR TO COMPLY WITH CODE REQUIREMENTS.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A SECOND LICENSE PLATE FOR ELIGIBLE MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS UPON PAYMENT OF REGULAR LICENSING FEES.
TO AUTHORIZE FOR ISSUANCE A CONSTABLE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE.
TO AMEND THE MEDICAID FAIRNESS ACT TO STRENGTHEN DUE PROCESS FOR PROVIDERS WHO DELIVER SERVICES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO BE APPROPRIATELY REIMBURSED FOR MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND SERVICES PROVIDED.
TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT LOW VOLTAGE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS BE PLACED IN NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HOMES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING A MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
Bills for Consideration
(03:00 PM)
TO CLARIFY THE ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT ACT; AND TO ADD DEFINITIONS AND TO DESCRIBE THE PROCEDURES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
TO AUTHORIZE A LIMITED LICENSE FOR SELF-SERVICE STORAGE INSURANCE.
AN ACT CONCERNING A GUARDIANSHIP SUBSIDY; AND THE ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES IN CERTAIN GUARDIANSHIP CASES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP LAW; TO REQUIRE THE CONSENT OF THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN BEFORE APPOINTMENT; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE EMPLOYMENT OF DEPUTY PUBLIC GUARDIANS.
TO CLARIFY THE ADULT MALTREATMENT CUSTODY ACT; AND TO ADD DEFINITIONS AND DESCRIBE THE PROCESS FOR LESS-THAN-CUSTODY ORDERS.
REGARDING THE OFFENSE OF STALKING AND TO ESTABLISH CIVIL LIABILITY FOR STALKING.
AMEND THE LAW REGARDING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO A VARIETY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICE PROVIDERS.
TO REQUIRE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION INSTRUCTION IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH AND SAFETY CLASSES.
TO AMEND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH SCHOOL DISTRICTS MAY EXPEND NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH STATE CATEGORICAL FUNDING.
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.
TO AMEND DEFINITIONS UNDER THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD TUITION INCENTIVE PROGRAM
CONCERNING QUALIFYING REPORTS TO THE CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE OF CERTAIN TYPES OF CHILD MALTREATMENT.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
CONCERNING MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION FOR A PERSON IN THE CUSTODY OF A COUNTY JAIL.
EXTENDING THE PROBATIONARY PERIOD FOR PROSPECTIVE CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
TO AMEND THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT; AND TO MAKE INVESTIGATORS OF THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN FEES UNDER THE ARKANSAS HAZMAT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT.
TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO THE DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.
TO REMOVE THE OFFICE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG THE FOLLOWING: ABUSE PREVENTION FROM THE ARKANSAS CODE.
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 AN 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 AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LICENSING OF POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS.
TO ENACT THE BUY AMERICAN IN STATE PUBLIC WORKS ACT AND TO FOSTER THE PURCHASE AND USE OF AMERICAN-MADE METALS AND PRODUCTS IN STATE PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS.
TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR FILING FOR OFFICE BY A NONPARTISAN JUDICIAL CANDIDATE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PERMITTING OF SPIRITUOUS LIQUOR AND VINOUS LIQUOR SUPPLIERS AND THE REGISTRATION OF BRAND LABELS; TO ESTABLISH THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL FUND; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON SICKLE CELL DISEASE; AND TO EXTEND THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON SICKLE CELL DISEASE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TRANSPORT OF SPARKLING WINE IN ARKANSAS.
TO PROTECT THE IDENTITIES OF CHILDREN FROM BEING DISCLOSED TO THE PUBLIC IN MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND INVESTIGATION REPORTS.