House Calendar
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30:00 AM)
TO ALLOW A UTILITY TO ENTER INTO A POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING APPOINTMENTS TO AND MEMBERSHIP ON CERTAIN BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES; AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING INITIATIVES, REFERENDA, AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
TO AMEND THE ELECTION LAWS CONCERNING ELECTION EQUIPMENT, TESTING PROCEDURES, ELECTION PROCESSES, AND ELECTION PROCEDURES.
TO AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO THE MARKETING, LABELING, AND IDENTIFICATION OF CATFISH AND CATFISH-LIKE SPECIES AND PRODUCTS.
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN FOR ADULTS.
TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF "CHURCH" FOR PURPOSES OF RETAIL LIQUOR PERMITS.
TO REQUIRE REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE OF ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS.
TO CREATE A UNIFORM DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM TO LOCATE VETERANS IN ARKANSAS TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES.
CONCERNING THE METHOD AND TIMEFRAME IN WHICH A COUNTY JAIL IS REIMBURSED FOR HOUSING INMATES WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(08:30:00 AM)
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS PHYSICIAN ORDER FOR LIFE-SUSTAINING TREATMENT ACT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF A PHYSICIAN ORDER FOR LIFE-SUSTAINING TREATMENT FORM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPENSATION FOR UNUSED SICK LEAVE; AND TO REPEAL THE CAP ON A PAYOUT OF UNUSED SICK LEAVE.
TO PROHIBIT A HEALTH CARRIER FROM DENYING COVERAGE FOR HEALTHCARE SERVICES DUE TO AN INJURY SUSTAINED BY AN INSURED WHILE THE INSURED IS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
TO REQUIRE THAT THE SUBROGATION AND REIMBURSEMENT RIGHTS OF PARTIES TO AN INSURANCE CONTRACT ARE TO BE DEFINED BY THE CONTRACT; TO CLARIFY WHEN AN INSURED IS MADE WHOLE.
Bills for Consideration
(01:00:00 PM)
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE COLLECTION, DEPOSIT, AND USE OF GAS ASSESSMENT FEES; TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN GAS ASSESSMENT FEES AS GENERAL REVENUE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PERMIT A DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATOR TO DETERMINE A REPORT OF CHILD ABUSE HAS NO MERIT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REPORT OF A DEATH OF A CHILD.
TO URGE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROPOSE THE REGULATION FREEDOM AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.
TO SUPPORT INCREASING DIVERSITY IN CLINICAL TRIAL PARTICIPATION.
TO REGULATE THE BRANDING AND MARKING OF LIVESTOCK; AND TO ALLOW THE ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY COMMISSION TO CONTRACT WITH A PRIVATE ENTITY TO ADMINISTER THE REQUIREMENTS FOR BRANDING AND MARKING LIVESTOCK.
THE ELECTION COMMISSIONS INTEGRITY ACT.
TO ESTABLISH THE SUCCEED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.
CONCERNING A SCHOOL DISTRICT'S ANTIBULLYING POLICY AND THE RELEASE OF THE NAME OF THE SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT HOLDER WHO BULLIED ANOTHER STUDENT THROUGH AN ELECTRONIC ACT OVER SOCIAL MEDIA.
CONCERNING SCENIC HIGHWAY DESIGNATIONS AND TO REDESIGNATE THE GREAT RIVER ROAD.
TO CREATE THE ACHIEVING A BETTER LIFE EXPERIENCE PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE NEW AVENUES FOR FINANCIAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR ARKANSANS WITH DISABILITIES.
TO EXEMPT FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX CERTAIN SERVICES AND PARTS RELATED TO COMMERCIAL JET AIRCRAFT; TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR SALES OF CERTAIN AIRCRAFT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE TAX TREATMENT OF CERTAIN FOOD PRODUCTS.
TO ALLOW A TAXPAYER TO CLAIM A REFUND OR CREDIT FOR AN OVERPAYMENT OF A STATE TAX DURING THE SAME PERIOD OF TIME THAT THE STATE MAY ASSESS OVERDUE TAXES.
TO REGULATE EMBALMING, CREMATING, FUNERAL DIRECTING, TRANSPORTING HUMAN REMAINS, THE OPERATION OF FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENTS, CREMATORIUMS, TRANSPORT SERVICES, AND THE STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF A LETHAL INJECTION AT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AWARD OF ATTORNEY'S FEES IN ILLEGAL EXACTION LAWSUITS.
TO AUTHORIZE A SHERIFF TO DELIVER A STATE INMATE TO THE NEAREST STATE PRISON OR CORRECTIONAL UNIT.
CONCERNING THE SENTENCING OF A PERSON UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE; ESTABLISHING THE FAIR SENTENCING FOR MINORS ACT OF 2015.
CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF PERJURY AND CREATING THE OFFENSE OF CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION IN AN ELECTION.
TO PRESERVE COMPETITION IN SELLING GROUP INSURANCE POLICIES TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING DUTY-FREE LUNCH PERIODS FOR CLASSIFIED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES.
PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF A BAIL BOND FORFEITURE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM; CONCERNING THE FORFEITURE OF A BAIL BOND WHEN A DEFENDANT FAILS TO APPEAR IN COURT; AND CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF THE BAIL BOND INDUSTRY.
CONCERNING A STATEWIDE ACCOUNTING OF ALL UNSUBMITTED RAPE KITS.
CONCERNING THE SENTENCING OF A CRIMINAL DEFENDANT; CONCERNING ALTERNATIVE SENTENCES; AND CONCERNING PREADJUDICATION AND POSTADJUDICATION PROBATION PROGRAMS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE FILING OF CERTAIN REPORTS WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
TO REGULATE COLLECTION ACTIVITIES AND THE PRACTICES OF COLLECTION AGENCIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION OF A QUORUM COURT.
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE LAW REGARDING LICENSURE OF SOCIAL WORKERS.
TO ELIMINATE EXCESSIVE GOVERNMENT REGULATION; TO CREATE SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF OLD RULES; TO PREVENT RULES FROM BECOMING ANTIQUATED; AND TO REQUIRE APPROVAL OF OLD RULES BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
TO AMEND THE WAY THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM — PART 2 AWARD AMOUNTS ARE DISTRIBUTED.
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 MODIFY THE INSOLVENT CEMETERY GRANT FUND ACT; AND TO REVISE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE A GRANT FOR THE CARE AND IMPROVEMENT OF AN INSOLVENT OR FINANCIALLY DISTRESSED PERPETUAL CARE CEMETERY.
TO CREATE THE HEALTHY ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ANNEXATIONS BY ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) PETITION.
TO BAR THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS BY THE STATE TO CERTAIN ENTITIES.
TO IDENTIFY WHO MAY TAKE A JUVENILE INTO CUSTODY; TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO AN ATTORNEY AD LITEM WHEN A JUVENILE IS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY.
CONCERNING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF AN ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION REGULATION.
TO CLARIFY THE RIGHTS OF PUTATIVE PARENTS IN PROCEEDINGS REGARDING JUVENILES WHO ARE THE SUBJECTS OF PUTATIVE PARENT CLAIMS.
PROVIDE FOR A VALIDATED RISK AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT IN A JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PROCEEDING.
TO IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM; AND TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE OVERSIGHT OF COMMITMENT REDUCTION SERVICES.
TO CREATE ADDITIONAL FORMS OF CUSTODY IN JUVENILE DELINQUENCY CASES.
TO PROVIDE FOR EXTENDED SUPERVISION FOR CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS WHO WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR PAROLE, RELEASED FROM PROBATION, OR WILL BE RELEASED FROM THE ARKANSAS STATE HOSPITAL.
TO EXPAND THE ARKANSAS COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PLANNING PROGRAM BY ALLOWING PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO USE THE ASPIRE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE ACT EXPLORE AND ACT PLAN OR PSAT.
TO REGULATE THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURE FOR TREATMENT OF A TERMINAL ILLNESS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
TO ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO USE CERTAIN CATEGORICAL FUNDS FOR PARTNERSHIPS WITH STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO OFFER CONCURRENT COURSES OR OTHER TECHNICAL EDUCATION OPTIONS.
ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS BIKEWAYS COMMISSION.
TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO INCREASE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT CONTRIBUTION TO EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE BY THE SAME AMOUNT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT INCREASES AN EMPLOYEE’S SALARY.
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION TO A TEACHER IN GRADES SEVEN THROUGH TWELVE (7-12) WHO ELECTS TO TEACH MORE THAN THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS PERMITTED.
TO ALLOW LICENSED TEACHERS, INCLUDING LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS AND RETIRED TEACHERS ACTING AS SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS, TO SERVE AS PROCTORS DURING THE ADMINISTRATION OF STATEWIDE TESTS OR ASSESSMENTS.
CONCERNING COURT COSTS IN THE CLEBURNE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.
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 AMEND THE MEANING OF THE WORD "MALICIOUS" WITHIN THE RECREATIONAL USE STATUTE.
TO MODIFY THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - PART 2; AND TO CLARIFY FUNDING AMOUNTS AND PROVISIONS.
TO ENACT THE ARKANSAS TEEN DRIVER AND PARENTAL EDUCATION ACT OF 2015.
TO CREATE THE JOSHUA ASHLEY-PAULEY ACT.
TO ENHANCE THE EMERGENCY SERVICES OF FIRST RESPONDERS; TO CREATE THE NALOXONE ACCESS ACT; AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FOR PRESCRIBING, DISPENSING, AND ADMINISTERING NALOXONE AND OTHER OPIOID ANTAGONISTS.
TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL FINE FOR A CRIMINAL OFFENSE IN WHICH A CHILD WAS THE VICTIM OR THAT WAS COMMITTED IN THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD.
CONCERNING THE USE OF AN IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TAX APPLICABLE TO COIN-OPERATED AMUSEMENT DEVICES; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO COIN-OPERATED AMUSEMENT DEVICES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY; AND TO TRANSFER THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING COSMETOLOGISTS, MANICURISTS, AND AESTHETICIANS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS RELATING TO THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF NURSING.
TO AMEND THE LIST OF OFFENSES THAT PROHIBIT NURSING LICENSURE.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO EXPAND THE CAPACITY OF THE ARKANSAS AUTISM PARTNERSHIP.
TO AMEND THE REIMBURSEMENT FOR CERTAIN MEDICAL SUPPLIES OR SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; AND TO PRESERVE THE IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REASSESSMENTS FOR SUBURBAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
TO ENSURE THE SAFETY, RELIABILITY, AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY SERVICES; AND TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FOR THE STATE'S RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COST OF WORK AND MATERIALS REQUIRING A GENERAL CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ACCOUNTANTS AND LICENSE RENEWALS.
TO MODIFY THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER AND PATIENT RIGHTS REGARDING PAYMENT FOR PHARMACISTS SERVICES.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LAY CAREGIVER ACT.
TO REGULATE THE INVESTMENT PRACTICES OF A GUARDIAN OF AN ESTATE; AND TO MODIFY THE UNIFORM VETERANS' GUARDIANSHIP ACT.
TO AMEND THE NURSING HOME RESIDENT AND EMPLOYEE IMMUNIZATION ACT OF 1999.
TO AMEND THE REIMBURSEMENT FOR CERTAIN MEDICAL SUPPLIES OR SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; AND TO PRESERVE THE IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
TO UPDATE THE MILITARY CODE OF ARKANSAS.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ACCEPT EDUCATIONAL NEGLECT REPORTS AND TO ASSESS THE SAFETY OF ALL CHILDREN REGARDING ACCEPTED MALTREATMENT REPORTS.
TO ALLOW PATIENTS TO RECEIVE THEIR MEDICAL RECORDS IN EITHER PAPER OR DIGITAL FORMATS; AND TO ESTABLISH A FEE FOR DIGITAL MEDICAL RECORDS.
TO PROHIBIT ADVERTISEMENT OF THE RESULTS OF A SURVEY, INSPECTION, OR INVESTIGATION OF A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION ACT.
TO CLARIFY THE PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS OF A STATE EMPLOYEE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REPORTS AND INVESTIGATIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING LEARNER’S PERMITS.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS APPRAISER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION BOARD TO CONDUCT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS TO ENHANCE THE ENFORCEMENT OF APPRAISER QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS.
Bills for Consideration
(01:45:00 PM)
TO ALLOW A UTILITY TO ENTER INTO A POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING APPOINTMENTS TO AND MEMBERSHIP ON CERTAIN BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES; AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES.
TO AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO THE MARKETING, LABELING, AND IDENTIFICATION OF CATFISH AND CATFISH-LIKE SPECIES AND PRODUCTS.
TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF "CHURCH" FOR PURPOSES OF RETAIL LIQUOR PERMITS.
TO REQUIRE REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE OF ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS.
TO CREATE A UNIFORM DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM TO LOCATE VETERANS IN ARKANSAS TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES.
TO ESTABLISH A STATE BUSINESS PORTAL WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE; AND TO PROMOTE EFFICIENT INTERACTIONS BETWEEN BUSINESS AND STATE GOVERNMENT.