House Calendar
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Own Bill/Own Amendment
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THE VAN ACCESSIBLE PARKING ACT.
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.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIVISION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.
AN ACT FOR THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.
TO PROHIBIT RE-HOMING OF AN ADOPTED CHILD.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PERSON" IN THE ARKANSAS CRIMINAL CODE; TO PROVIDE THAT ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES AGAINST A PERSON CAN BE COMMITTED AGAINST AN UNBORN CHILD.
TO ESTABLISH THE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT ENHANCEMENT ACT; AND TO REPEAL THE PARENTAL NOTIFICATION PROVISIONS.
TO AMEND THE ALTERNATIVE FUELS TAX LAW; TO AMEND THE EXCISE TAX LEVIED ON ALTERNATIVE FUELS; TO CREATE A FAIR AND EQUITABLE METHOD OF MAINTAINING THE ROADS IN THE STATE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ENSURE THAT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION OF STUDENTS IS PROTECTED.
TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND REDUCE HEALTHCARE COSTS; TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF TELEMEDICINE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ADOPT THE STUDENT ONLINE PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION OF A QUORUM COURT.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES IN LIVESTOCK.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE HANDLING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BY A MINOR.
TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM; TO COORDINATE VARIOUS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS; TO CREATE AN OFFICE OF SKILLS DEVELOPMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AN ONLINE MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE VERIFICATION SYSTEM; TO ENHANCE COMPLIANCE WITH AND THE ENFORCEMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE YEARS OF SERVICE REQUIREMENT TO AUTHORIZE EMPLOYMENT OF A FORMER COUNTY SHERIFF FOR EMPLOYMENT AS A MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ASSESSMENTS IN SUBURBAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
TO REPEAL MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER SERVICE AND HANDLING FEES.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
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TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF VARIOUS STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; AND TO REQUIRE THE ELECTION OF SOME MEMBERS OF THE STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Bills for Consideration
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TO CLARIFY NOTICE PROCEDURES FOR THE SALE OF TAX DELINQUENT LANDS THAT ARE CLAIMED AS A HOMESTEAD.
TO CLARIFY THE REDEMPTION RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES, MINORS, AND MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES TO LAND SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES.
CONCERNING THE MAINTENANCE OF TAX-DELINQUENT REAL PROPERTY; AND TO PROTECT THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS FROM LIABILITY FOR THE CONDITION OF THE PREMISES.
TO PROTECT THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS FROM LIABILITY FOR ACTIONS TAKEN BY A CITY OR TOWN TO CORRECT, REMOVE, OR ABATE CERTAIN CONDITIONS CONCERNING TAX-DELINQUENT LAND.
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE LAWS CONCERNING THE REDEMPTION OF TAX-DELINQUENT LAND.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE TENDER OF PAYMENT TO SET ASIDE THE SALE OF TAX-DELINQUENT LAND.
TO RECOGNIZE THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF THE ARKANSAS 4-H PROGRAM ON OUR YOUTH AND TO CELEBRATE 4-H DAY ON FEBRUARY 24, 2015.
TO SUPPORT THE ARKANSAS RUN FOR THE FALLEN 5K ON MARCH 22, 2015, AS WE HONOR ARKANSAS SERVICE MEMBERS WHO FOUGHT AND DIED DURING THE GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM.
TO CONGRATULATE LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL AS A "HIGH-ACHIEVING OVERALL SCHOOL" AND AS RECIPIENT OF AN ARKANSAS SCHOOL RECOGNITION PROGRAM AWARD.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF DUES FOR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN TO ADDRESS THE PREVENTION OF UNPLANNED PREGNANCY.
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 REQUIRE ELECTRIC UTILITIES TO COMPENSATE NET-METERING CUSTOMERS FOR NET EXCESS GENERATION CREDITS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO ALLOW OWNERS OF PROPERTY ADJOINING AN ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY TO INSTALL, USE, AND MAINTAIN A SPRINKLER SYSTEM.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING METAL TRANSPORTER PLATES ISSUED UNDER ARKANSAS CODE § 27-14-1806.
TO AMEND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF A CHILD IN A CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY SEAT.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX; AND TO CLARIFY THE LAWS CONCERNING THE REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX.
CONCERNING THE PARTICIPATION OF A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHEN THE MEMBER IS NOT PHYSICALLY PRESENT AT THE MEETING.
TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT DETACHMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH THE BUILDING BETTER FUTURES HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM.
TO CLARIFY THAT THE TEACHER COMPENSATION SCHEDULE, NOT THE STATE GRADE CLASSIFICATION SCALE, AND LOW-INCOME SCHOOL STATUS ARE APPLICABLE TO THE C-STEP PROGRAM AND THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC EDUCATION.
TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH A MAXIMUM ONE-WAY TRANSPORTATION TIME FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
TO PROMOTE EFFICIENCY IN REPORTING BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT OR PUBLIC SCHOOL.
AN ACT TO INCLUDE DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS IN THE CURRICULUM FOR HEALTH.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE REPARATION OF LANDFILLS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO USE LANDFILL CLOSURE FUNDS FOR THE CLOSURE OF WASTE TIRE FACILITIES
TO EXEMPT THE BOWEN THERAPY OR BOWEN TECHNIQUE FROM LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY.
TO ALLOW EMPLOYER REFERENCES TO BE DELIVERED IN VARIOUS MEDIA; AND TO CLARIFY THE TIMELINESS OF AN EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CONSENT FORM FOR AN EMPLOYEE WHO REMAINS WITH AN EMPLOYER FOR LESS THAN SIX MONTHS.
TO CLARIFY ARKANSAS LAWS CONCERNING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT.
TO DETERMINE A TIME FRAME FOR A PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE TO OPT IN OR OPT OUT OF MEMBERSHIP IN A LABOR ORGANIZATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM.
TO INCREASE PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN IN DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT CASES; TO KEEP SIBLINGS IN FOSTER CARE TOGETHER; AND TO PROVIDE AUTHORITIES AND ATTORNEYS AD LITEM WITH BETTER TOOLS FOR RESOLVING DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT CASES.
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING THE VICTIM INFORMATION PROVIDED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT IN CASES INVOLVING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF "LAURA'S CARD".
CONCERNING THE AWARD OF ALIMONY AND MODIFICATION OF AN AWARD OF ALIMONY IN A DIVORCE CASE WHERE DOMESTIC ABUSE HAS OCCURRED.
TO CLARIFY THE EFFECT OF ACT 1333 OF 2013 ON DISPOSAL FEES, FUNDS, AND REPORTS REGARDING APPROVED COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT RECYCLING PROGRAMS.
TO CLARIFY THE EFFECT OF ACT 1333 OF 2013 ON DISPOSAL FEES, FUNDS, AND REPORTS REGARDING APPROVED COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT RECYCLING PROGRAMS.
TO ALLOW DEALERS TO PURCHASE SCRAP METAL FROM CERTAIN MINORS.
CONCERNING THE PROFESSIONAL BAIL BOND COMPANY AND PROFESSIONAL BAIL BONDSMAN LICENSING BOARD; AND REGARDING INVESTIGATORS BEING SPECIALIZED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
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 REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO COUNTY PURCHASES OF USED MOTOR VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, AND MACHINERY.
TO GRANT CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATORS ACCESS TO THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM TO ENHANCE INVESTIGATIVE CAPABILITY.
TO AMEND THE DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN FEES, PENALTIES, AND FINES RELATING TO ELECTRONIC GAMES OF SKILL; TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR LAND-GRANT MATCH PAYMENTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ENACT THE PERSONAL RIGHTS PROTECTION ACT; AND TO PROTECT THE PROPERTY RIGHTS OF AN INDIVIDUAL TO THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S NAME, VOICE, SIGNATURE, AND LIKENESS.
CONCERNING AUTHORIZATION FOR THE RELEASE OF MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD INFORMATION BY THE OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW TO INCREASE THE WIDTH OF MANUFACTURED HOME AUTHORIZED FOR TRANSPORT ON A STATE HIGHWAY BY THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT.
Own Bill/Own Amendment
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TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES, PER DIEM, AND MILEAGE COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO ENSURE THAT POST-ADOPTIVE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO PREVENT RE-HOMING OF ADOPTED CHILDREN.
REGARDING THE SALARIES OF PERSONNEL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF VARIOUS DISTRICT COURTS.
TO ALLOW PUBLIC ACCESS TO CERTAIN CRIMINAL RECORDS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CRIMINAL RECORDS IN ARKANSAS.
Bills for Consideration
(02:00:00 PM)
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES, PER DIEM, AND MILEAGE COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.