House Calendar
Monday, March 9, 2015
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30:00 AM)
TO PERMIT AN ELECTED OFFICIAL WHO IS A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSEE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN THE COURTHOUSE THAT CONTAINS THE ELECTED PERSON'S PRIMARY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT.
AN ACT FOR THE STATE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.
TO REDUCE THE FEE FOR A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSE; AND TO CREATE A LIFETIME CONCEALED CARRY LICENSE.
TO PROMOTE VOTER TURNOUT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW TO LIMIT THE DATES ON WHICH CERTAIN SPECIAL ELECTIONS CAN BE HELD.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE PROCESS FOR SELECTING A JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT; AND AMENDING PROVISIONS CONCERNING SERVICE ON THE SUPREME COURT.
TO ALLOCATE A PORTION OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES AWARDS TO THE STATE; AND TO CREATE THE TAX RELIEF FUND.
TO CLARIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FROM THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE JUDICIAL BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT.
Bills for Consideration
(01:30:00 PM)
TO COMMEND ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC., FOR ITS SERVICE WORK AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO ITS COMMUNITIES; AND TO DESIGNATE MARCH 12, 2015, AS ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA DAY AT THE ARKANSAS STATE CAPITOL.
TO RECOGNIZE COLLEEN NICK AND THE MORGAN NICK FOUNDATION FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN THE PREVENTION OF MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN AND IN APPRECIATION OF THEIR ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES OF MISSING CHILDREN.
TO DECLARE APRIL 2015 AS ORGAN DONATION MONTH IN ARKANSAS.
TO RECOGNIZE THE MONTH OF MARCH AS NATIONAL COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS RAIL DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM; TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS RAIL DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM FUND; AND TO DEDICATE CERTAIN PROPERTY TAXES TO RAIL DEVELOPMENT.
CONCERNING THE PROFESSIONAL BAIL BOND COMPANY AND PROFESSIONAL BAIL BONDSMAN LICENSING BOARD; AND REGARDING INVESTIGATORS BEING SPECIALIZED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
CONCERNING THE PROSECUTION OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED CASES.
TO DEFINE THE TERM "PENDING CHARGE" AS IT PERTAINS TO THE OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO APPEAR.
TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO BE GRANTED THE SAME WAIVERS THAT ARE GRANTED TO AN OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL THAT DRAWS STUDENTS FROM THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS MILITARY HERITAGE PROTECTION ACT.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE STATE PARKS, RECREATION, AND TRAVEL COMMISSION.
TO REQUIRE THAT CAPTURED FERAL HOGS BE KILLED; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF FEES AND FINES RELATED TO FERAL HOGS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A RESIDENT DEPREDATION PERMIT TO HUNT AND TRAP FERAL HOGS.
TO CREATE A DRIVER MONITORING PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF DRIVER SERVICES; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE OFFICE OF DRIVER SERVICES TO FURNISH DRIVER MONITORING REPORTS.
TO CHANGE THE TITLE OF "ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER" FOR THE ARKANSAS POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY COMMISSION TO "ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE".
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN FEES UNDER THE ARKANSAS HAZMAT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT.
TO ENHANCE THE UTILIZATION OF THE IMMUNIZATION REGISTRY.
TO INCLUDE THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS PROVIDER AND OTHER FACILITIES IN THE PERMIT PROCESS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY.
CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF A DNA SAMPLE FROM A PERSON ARRESTED FOR A FELONY OFFENSE; AND CONCERNING REMOVAL AND DESTRUCTION OF A DNA RECORD AND DNA SAMPLE.
CONCERNING THE CARRYING OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN BY A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSEE INTO A POLLING PLACE.
CONCERNING THE LIMITATIONS PERIOD FOR INTENTIONAL TORTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AN AFFIDAVIT TO COLLECT A SMALL ESTATE.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYER" AND THE HATE OFFENSE AND RETALIATION PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1993.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DEPUTY DISTRICT COURT CLERK EMPLOYMENT AND COMPENSATION.
CONCERNING MANDATORY COURT FOR DEPARTMENTS OF A DISTRICT COURT.
CONCERNING ON-CAMPUS STANDARDS FOR ACCREDITATION OF ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS REVIEWS.
TO PROMOTE TRANSPARENCY IN LOTTERIES CONDUCTED BY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.
TO REPEAL PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW THAT REQUIRE TESTING OF HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS.
TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT THE OPTION OF ALLOWING ADVERTISING ON SCHOOL BUSES.
TO PROHIBIT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT FROM ACQUIRING, HOLDING, BUYING, RENTING, OR LEASING REAL PROPERTY LOCATED OUTSIDE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING NONMUNICIPAL DOMESTIC SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS; AND TO REPEAL THE FINANCIAL ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR NONMUNICIPAL DOMESTIC SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS.
TO CREATE THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE REPORTING ACT.
TO AMEND THE MAXIMUM BENEFIT PERIOD AND WEEKLY BENEFIT AMOUNT UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PAYABLE ON DEATH DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REVISE THE USAGE FEE LIMITATION AT CUSTOMER-BANK COMMUNICATION TERMINALS.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS SAVINGS PROMOTION ACT.
TO REVISE AND UPDATE LAWS FOR THE EFFICIENT OPERATION OF THE ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE EXEMPTIONS OF PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH NONHUMAN PRIMATES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABANDONED PROPERTY; AND TO ALTER THE METHOD BY WHICH NOTICE OF THE ABANDONMENT OF PROPERTY IS PUBLISHED.
TO CLARIFY WHO MAY VIEW CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
TO ALLOW THE ARKANSAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS AND TRAINING TO AWARD THE SERVICE PISTOL CARRIED BY A CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO THE OFFICER OR HIS OR HER SPOUSE UPON THE OFFICER'S RETIREMENT OR DEATH.
TO FOCUS THE LAW REGARDING THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT ON THOSE KEPT BY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.
TO CREATE PROCEDURES FOR OVERSIGHT OF FOSSIL-FUEL-FIRED ELECTRIC GENERATING UNITS; TO REGULATE CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS; AND TO CREATE PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL OF THE STATE PLAN BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
CONCERNING FIREFIGHTER SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES; TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION ON THE ISSUANCE OF FIREFIGHTER LICENSE PLATES; AND TO REDIRECT THE REMITTANCE OF THE ADDITIONAL MONTHLY FEE.
TO AMEND THE 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 AMEND THE LAW REGARDING LOCAL OPTION ELECTIONS IN DEFUNCT VOTING DISTRICTS THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1942; AND TO SET THE PETITION SIGNATURE LEVEL AT FIFTEEN PERCENT OF QUALIFIED VOTERS.
TO REQUIRE REPORTING OF CERTAIN TOWING RATES; AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN GOVERNMENT ENTITIES TO MAINTAIN TOWING RATE RECORDS.
PLACING THE SALARIES OF PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE INDEPENDENT CITIZENS COMMISSION; AMENDING ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 19, SECTION 31; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
TO ENSURE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT CAN DONATE BUILDINGS OR REAL PROPERTY TO AN INCORPORATED TOWN.
TO REQUIRE AN ECONOMIC SECURITY REPORT OF EMPLOYMENT AND EARNINGS OUTCOMES FOR DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES EARNED AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION; AND TO ALLOW STUDENTS AND PARENTS TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL RECOGNITION AND REWARD PROGRAM.
TO PERMIT A PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OR A DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TO HAVE HIS OR HER POST OFFICE BOX LISTED AS HIS OR HER ADDRESS ON HIS OR HER DRIVER'S LICENSE.
TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX REFUND CHECK-OFF PROGRAM FOR THE ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH FOUNDATION; AND TO ELIMINATE THE INCOME TAX REFUND CHECK-OFF PROGRAM FOR THE UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE PROGRAM.
TO PROHIBIT THE ESTABLISHMENT THROUGH STATE LAW OF A STATE-BASED HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE IN THIS STATE UNDER THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AND THE HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATION RECONCILIATION ACT OF 2010.
TO CREATE THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE HEADQUARTERS FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT FINANCING ACT; TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE PROCUREMENT OF SERVICES; TO AMEND THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE PROCUREMENTS; AND TO MAKE RELATED CHANGES.
TO REGULATE AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVIDERS OF WATER AND SEWER SERVICE.