House Calendar
Monday, March 16, 2015
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30:00 AM)
CONCERNING THE USE OF DEADLY PHYSICAL FORCE IN DEFENSE OF A PERSON; AND CONCERNING CIVIL LIABILITY PROTECTION.
TO ADJUST THE POST-CLOSURE TRUST FUND.
TO REGULATE THE IMPORTATION OF WINE FROM STATES THAT IMPOSE CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION STANDARDS ON ARKANSAS PRODUCERS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS THAT ARE IMPORTED INTO THOSE STATES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS ALCOHOL LAWS TO ALLOW CERTAIN MANAGING AGENTS TO SERVE AS AN EXCEPTION TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS.
TO PROHIBIT PRIVATE TRANSFERS OF ADOPTED CHILDREN EXCEPT TO RELATIVES.
CONCERNING THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY UNDER MUNICIPAL TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION.
TO HONOR FORMER SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE AND WORLD WAR II VETERAN LLOYD MCCUISTON, JR.
TO PROMOTE THE FREE MARKET COMPETITION OF STUDENT COURSE MATERIALS; AND TO PROHIBIT THE COST OF STUDENT COURSE MATERIALS FROM BEING ADDED TO A STUDENT'S BILLING ACCOUNT.
TO CREATE THE RIGHT TO WAGES EARNED ACT.
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF A THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR USED BY MULTIPLE EMPLOYER TRUSTS AND SELF-INSURED PLANS.
TO ADOPT YEAR-ROUND STANDARD TIME AND ELIMINATE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME IN ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE FIRE PREVENTION ACT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FIRE PREVENTION.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING LOAD LIMITS FOR VEHICLES HAULING CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE LAW REGARDING LICENSURE OF SOCIAL WORKERS.
CONCERNING THE ROLE OF A PROSECUTING ATTORNEY REGARDING THE RELEASE OF REPORTS AND ANALYTICAL WORK PERFORMED BY THE STATE CRIME LABORATORY.
TO REQUIRE THAT ISOLATED FUNDING AND ISOLATED SPECIAL NEEDS FUNDING ARE CONSIDERED A PART OF ADEQUACY AND ARE GIVEN THE SAME INFLATIONARY ADJUSTMENT.
TO REPEAL ACT 1204 OF 2007.
TO ESTABLISH A MAXIMUM TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE.
TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; AND TO RELEASE AN EXTENDED JUVENILE JURISDICTION OFFENDER UPON REACHING THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE.
TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR DRAWING DNA SAMPLES FROM JUVENILES ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS NEW JOBS TRAINING PROGRAM.
PERMITTING A PROCESS SERVER TO ACCESS CERTAIN UTILITY COMPANY OR UTILITY SYSTEM INFORMATION.
ALLOWING FOR INCREASING THE RANGE OF SENTENCING FOR TRAFFIC OFFENSES AND INSURING FAIRNESS FOR COMMERCIAL DRIVERS.
TO CREATE THE RIGHT TO KNOW YOUR PAY ACT.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO EXEMPT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY DISASTER RECOVERY SYSTEMS FROM THE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
IN SUPPORT OF THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION; AND TO RECOGNIZE ADVOCACY DAY 2015 AT THE ARKANSAS STATE CAPITOL.
TO CREATE THE CHILD DEATH AND NEAR FATALITY MULTIDISCIPLINARY REVIEW COMMITTEE.
CREATING THE PARENTS’ BILL OF RIGHTS; PROHIBITING CERTAIN ACTIONS; SPECIFYING RIGHTS; CLARIFYING THE OBLIGATIONS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS; AND PROHIBITING CERTAIN ACTIONS WITHOUT CONSENT OF A PARENT OR CUSTODIAN.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS ACT.
TO ALLOW A COUNTY OR CITY GOVERNING BODY IN A DRY TERRITORY TO DENY THE ISSUANCE OF PRIVATE CLUB LIQUOR LICENSES WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF THE CITY OR COUNTY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED WHEN A VOTER REQUIRES ASSISTANCE IN CASTING HIS OR HER BALLOT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DECLARATION OF A COMMON NUISANCE.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS CONCERNING USE OF A HANDHELD WIRELESS DEVICE IN A SCHOOL ZONE AND USE OF A HANDHELD WIRELESS DEVICE IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE.
TO RECOGNIZE THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA IN BRYANT, ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES.
TO ALLOW A REVIEW OF A DECISION BY AN ADVISORY ORGANIZATION; AND TO PROVIDE THE AUTHORITY FOR THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL ENFORCEMENT SECTION TO ASSIST THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER IN REVIEWING RATE FILINGS.
TO REQUIRE A STUDENT ENTERING INTO A MEDICAL PROFESSION EDUCATION PROGRAM TO UNDERGO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS AND BEFORE LICENSURE.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ALTERNATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS.
TO AMEND THE TEACHER EXCELLENCE AND SUPPORT SYSTEM.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(08:30:00 AM)
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING MUNICIPAL ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION TAXES AND COMMISSIONS; AND TO ALLOW A CITY TO LEVY AN ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION TAX WITHOUT CREATING A COMMISSION IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR ADDRESSING UNDULY BURDENSOME REQUESTS FOR DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
Bills for Consideration
(01:30:00 PM)
CONGRATULATING THE MANILA HIGH SCHOOL LIONS AS CLASS 3A BOYS' DISTRICT AND REGIONAL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS.
TO CREATE A GOOD SAMARITAN LAW FOR ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS; AND TO PROVIDE PROTECTION TO CERTAIN ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS PROVIDING VOLUNTEER SERVICES.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN TO ADDRESS THE PREVENTION OF UNPLANNED PREGNANCY.
CONCERNING THE AWARD OF MERITORIOUS GOOD TIME CREDITS TO AN INMATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE UP TO TEN (10) LEGISLATIVE DAYS PER SCHOOL YEAR PER SCHOOL DISTRICT.
TO ALLOW A BURIAL ASSOCIATION WITH EXCESS ACCOUNT FUNDS TO PAY A MEMBER MORE THAN THE FACE VALUE OF THE BURIAL POLICY.
CONCERNING PRISON INDUSTRIES, PRISON-MADE GOODS, AND DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION PROCUREMENT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY LINE AND ANNEXATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE AN EMPLOYEE OF A NONPROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION TO REPORT CHILD MALTREATMENT.
TO CLARIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FROM THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO LIMIT SMOKING IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES; AND TO ADD THE DEFINITION OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY TO THE ARKANSAS CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT OF 2006.
TO ALLOW LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO LEVY TAXES ON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY BY STATE AGENCIES; AND TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO CONSULT THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION'S BUILDING AND SITES DATABASE.
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 REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO REPORT TUITION AND MANDATORY FEES, INCLUDING CHANGES, FOR EACH STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO CREATE THE 2015 SCHOOL SAFETY ACT.
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION TAX RECORDS FROM BEING RELEASED UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
TO AMEND THE COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE AGREEMENT STRUCTURE OF A PHYSICIAN AND AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE.
CONCERNING RESTITUTION TO THE DEPENDENTS OF A VICTIM OF A FELONY INVOLVING VIOLENCE.
CONCERNING WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO BE AN EXECUTOR OF A WILL OR AN ADMINISTRATOR OF AN ESTATE.
TO BE KNOWN AS “THE COURTHOUSE DOGS CHILD WITNESS SUPPORT ACT”.
CONCERNING COUNTY JAIL REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE HOUSING OF INMATES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION OR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE OF DAMAGE AND REPAIR ON A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.
TO AMEND THE PROCEDURES RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF REGISTRATION AND TITLE TO MOTOR VEHICLES ACQUIRED BY OPERATION OF LAW; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO MAKE USE OF A HANDHELD WIRELESS TELEPHONE WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE IN A SCHOOL ZONE A PRIMARY OFFENSE.
REPEALING THE REDUCTION IN A FINE FOR A PERSON WHO IS WEARING A SEAT BELT.
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING THE DISPOSITION OF FEES AND PENALTIES ASSESSED FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE ON A STATE HIGHWAY THAT EXCEEDS AUTHORIZED SIZE AND WEIGHT REGULATIONS.
TO ALLOW OWNERS OF PROPERTY ADJOINING AN ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY TO INSTALL, USE, AND MAINTAIN A SPRINKLER SYSTEM.
CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS GOVERNING THE USE OF PUBLIC ROADS BY ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES; AND TO PERMIT ENFORCEMENT BY ARKANSAS WILDLIFE OFFICERS.
CONCERNING THE USE OF DEADLY PHYSICAL FORCE IN DEFENSE OF A PERSON.
CONCERNING THE STATE DISTRICT COURT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE EXEMPTION OF A STUDENT, INTERN, OR RESIDENT PRACTICING MEDICINE IN AN OSTEOPATHIC RESIDENCY FROM LICENSURE UNDER THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL PRACTICES ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING AMOUNTS; TO ESTABLISH ENHANCED TRANSPORTATION FUNDING; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY LAWS CONCERNING VACANCIES ON A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
TO PROVIDE A RIGHT OF COUNSEL FOR STUDENTS DURING DISCIPLINARY APPEAL PROCEEDINGS AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO REQUIRE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MINIMUM STANDARD FOR THE STRUCTURE OF A PLACE OF BUSINESS FOR THE OPERATION OF A TOW COMPANY.
TO REGULATE TOWING IN ARKANSAS BY A WRECKER OR SIMILAR TOW VEHICLE LICENSED IN ANOTHER STATE.
CONCERNING FOSTER YOUTH TRANSITIONS.
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "DEPENDENT JUVENILE" IN THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE.
CONCERNING THE JURISDICTION OF A CIRCUIT COURT OVER JUVENILE MATTERS.
TO REQUIRE NOTICE OF A CHILD MALTREATMENT ALLEGATION BE GIVEN TO A PRIVATE SCHOOL OR A PARENT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO VERIFY HOW RESPOND TO A SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM.
TO AUTHORIZE PHYSICIAN DISTRIBUTION OF ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION INFORMATION WHEN AN UNBORN FETUS IS DIAGNOSED WITH A FATAL FETAL CONDITION AND AT THE TIME OF DEATH OF A CHILD PREVIOUSLY DIAGNOSED WITH A FATAL FETAL CONDITION.
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 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 CLARIFY THE DURATION OF JUDGMENT LIENS ON REAL ESTATE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT.
CONCERNING THE DISPOSITION OF SEIZED PROPERTY.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS UNPAVED ROADS PROGRAM ACT; TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO COUNTIES FOR UNPAVED ROAD PROJECTS; AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS UNPAVED ROADS PROGRAM FUND.
CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO REFINANCE OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS.
TO REGULATE FOUNDATION REPAIR CONTRACTS.
TO IMPROVE INTRASTATE COMMERCE; TO REGULATE THE PRACTICES OF THE MOTOR CARRIER INDUSTRY; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO COUNTY PURCHASES OF USED MOTOR VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, AND MACHINERY.
TO PROVIDE FOR ESCHEATMENT OF A UNITED STATES SAVINGS BOND.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HISTORIC REHABILITATION INCOME TAX CREDIT ACT; TO EXTEND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ARKANSAS HISTORIC REHABILITATION INCOME TAX CREDIT ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW FREEDOM OF PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS IN ARKANSAS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FEES CHARGED FOR NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RENEWAL OF THE COMMISSIONS OF NOTARIES PUBLICS.
TO PROVIDE A VALUATION METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE MARKET VALUE OF OFF-PREMISES ADVERTISING SIGNS; TO PREVENT ADMINISTRATIVE TAX INCREASES; AND TO RESERVE WITHIN LEGISLATIVE BODIES THE POWER TO SET TAX RATES.
TO EXTEND SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS TO PERSONS LEGALLY RESIDING IN ARKANSAS; CONCERNING RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
TO CLARIFY THE MEANING OF THE WORD "MALICIOUS" WITHIN THE RECREATIONAL USE STATUTE.
CONCERNING THE USE OF A VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT DURING AN INMATE'S PAROLE DETERMINATION.
CONCERNING PAROLE RULES AND THE AWARD OF PAROLE; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
TO MODIFY THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PERSON TO SERVE AS THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE FAIR AND OPEN COMPETITION IN GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRUCTION ACT; TO ENSURE FAIRNESS IN GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
CONCERNING ACTIONS TO CONFIRM OR QUIET TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY AND THE TIME TO REDEEM OR CHALLENGE TAX DEEDS TO REAL PROPERTY.
TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION FROM MEMBERS FOR MEMBERS OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
TO GRANT CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATORS ACCESS TO THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM TO ENHANCE INVESTIGATIVE CAPABILITY.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS GRAIN DEALERS ACT; TO REGULATE GRAIN DEALERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE FIRE PREVENTION ACT CONCERNING SECURITY DEVICES.
TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROCESS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION FOR A VIOLATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE REGULATION BY A DRIVER ON A MILITARY RESERVATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.