House Calendar
Monday, March 30, 2015
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30:00 AM)
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(08:30:00 AM)
TO ESTABLISH AN INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX CREDIT OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR TUITION PAYMENTS FOR DEPENDENTS WITH CERTAIN DISABILITIES.
TO ALLOW THE NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS DISTRICT FAIR BOARD TO DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF THE NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS DISTRICT FAIR AND LIVESTOCK SHOW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO EXTEND THE NET OPERATING LOSS CARRY-FORWARD PERIOD FOR CALCULATING ARKANSAS INCOME TAX; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.
TO AMEND THE NET OPERATING LOSS CARRY-FORWARD PERIOD FOR CALCULATING ARKANSAS INCOME TAX; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE SHIPPING OF WINE.
TO ALLOW A NONPROFIT HOSPITAL TO OPERATE A DENTAL CLINIC.
Bills for Consideration
(01:30:00 PM)
TO TRANSFER THE INTERNAL AUDIT SECTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO THE DIVISION OF LEGISLATIVE AUDIT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONTROLLED BURNS.
TO REGULATE VAPOR PRODUCTS, ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS, AND E-LIQUID PRODUCTS; TO AMEND CERTAIN LAWS CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE 5, SECTION 42, OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
TO PROMOTE HONESTY AND INTEGRITY IN COUNTY BOARDS OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR THE REMOVAL OF A MEMBER OF A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS UPON PUBLIC COMPLAINT.
IN SUPPORT OF THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION; AND TO RECOGNIZE ADVOCACY DAY 2015 AT THE ARKANSAS STATE CAPITOL.
TO ALLOW A BURIAL ASSOCIATION WITH EXCESS ACCOUNT FUNDS TO PAY A MEMBER MORE THAN THE FACE VALUE OF THE BURIAL POLICY.
TO REGULATE AN INSURER THAT OFFERS VISION CARE PLANS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE VISION CARE PLAN ACT OF 2015.
TO PROVIDE THAT NO ELECTION MAY BE HELD FOR CERTAIN UNOPPOSED OFFICES; AND TO PROVIDE A NEW ELECTION PROCEDURE.
TO PROMOTE THE RIGHTS GUARANTEED BY THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION; AND TO PROTECT A CITIZEN'S RIGHT TO OBSERVE AND RECORD PUBLIC EVENTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BALLOT QUESTIONS; AND TO ADD CLARITY TO THE FORMAT OF A BALLOT QUESTION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION OFFICIALS AND ELECTION DEADLINES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
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.
TO ENSURE THAT THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE FLAG OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS IS FLOWN AT EACH STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
REQUIRING THE PREPARATION OF A CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUE ASSESSMENT FOR CERTAIN BILLS FILED WITH THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REASSESSMENTS FOR SUBURBAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
TO REGULATE THE INVESTMENT PRACTICES OF A GUARDIAN OF AN ESTATE; AND TO MODIFY THE UNIFORM VETERANS' GUARDIANSHIP ACT.
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 AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS APPRAISER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION BOARD TO CONDUCT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS TO ENHANCE THE ENFORCEMENT OF APPRAISER QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS.
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 PROHIBIT ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYMENT" UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
TO ESTABLISH THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY IN USE OF PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE INCENTIVE ACT; AND TO AMEND THE VALUATION METHODS AND TAXATION OF CERTAIN INTANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY.
TO EXEMPT FROM SALES AND USE TAXES SAND AND OTHER PROPPANTS USED DIRECTLY IN CERTAIN MANUFACTURING PROCESSES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAXES APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN SERVICES; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN SOLID WASTE SERVICES FROM SALES AND USE TAXES.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 18 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PROPERTY RIGHTS AND INTERESTS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 15 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 10 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 21 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 16 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 11 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 1 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING GENERAL PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW.
MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 5 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 20 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 27 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING TRANSPORTATION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING EDUCATION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 4 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE, CONCERNING BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 12 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS; AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO TITLE 20 CONCERNING A REFERENCE TO TITLE 12.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 8 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 26 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING TAXATION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 23 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 24 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC RETIREMENT.
TO AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO TAXES LEVIED ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS; TO CLARIFY THAT CURRENT LAW IMPOSES AN EXCISE TAX ON ALL TOBACCO PRODUCTS SOLD IN THE STATE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAX APPLICABLE TO THE PARTIAL REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF CERTAIN MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT USED IN MANUFACTURING; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE DURATION OF JUDGMENT LIENS ON REAL ESTATE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TRAINING AND LICENSURE OF ELECTRICIANS.
TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR WASTE REDUCTION, REUSE, OR RECYCLING EQUIPMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE, RENEWAL, AND REPLACEMENT OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE ARKANSAS STATE CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION, INC.
TO EXEMPT SERVICES PROVIDED BY CERTAIN LEGALLY ADMITTED ALIENS FROM THE DEFINITION OF EMPLOYMENT UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
TO AUTHORIZE HOLDERS OF VESTED ALCOHOL PERMITS TO USE THE SAME NAME FOR EACH OF THE BUSINESSES OPERATED BY THE VESTED PERMIT HOLDER.
TO AUTHORIZE DISTILLERS AND MANUFACTURERS TO PRODUCE HARD CIDER.
TO MAKE THE PERMIT FEE FOR DISTILLERIES IDENTICAL TO THE PERMIT FEE FOR BEER PERMITS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF MARRIAGE LICENSES.
TO ADD AN OPTION FOR ISSUING A STANDARD TEACHING LICENSE FOR NONTRADITIONAL LICENSURE PROGRAMS.
TO MODIFY THE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES; AND TO REGULATE THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE REENGAGEMENT PROGRAM; TO INCREASE HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION THROUGH THE DIFFERENTIATED PATHWAY TO A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM.
TO EXPAND PUBLIC ACCESS TO AUTO-INJECTABLE EPINEPHRINE; AND TO EXPAND IMMUNITY TO INCLUDE AN AUTHORIZED ENTITY THAT PROVIDES PRESCRIBED AUTO-INJECTABLE EPINEPHRINE.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF LEASES AND PERMITS FOR NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE STATE AND THE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE; AND TO INCREASE PENALTIES FOR REMOVING NATURAL RESOURCES WITHOUT A PERMIT.
CONCERNING JUDICIAL, NONJUDICIAL, AND TAX SALES; AND TO REGULATE ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY.
TO REGULATE PEDIATRIC DENTAL BENEFITS; AND TO CLARIFY REASONABLE ASSURANCE FOR OFF-EXCHANGE PEDIATRIC DENTAL-ESSENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS.
PROVIDING FOR CIVIL LIABILITY FOR WRONGFUL DISSEMINATION OF AN ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION TO INFLUENCE A POLITICAL VOTE.
TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE ARKANSAS CODE TO HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SCHOOL OF INNOVATION.
TO CLARIFY COST REPORTS USED IN ASSESSMENTS.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE OR DECAL TO HONOR THE SERVICE OF VETERANS OF THE LEBANON CONFLICT AND TO REPEAL PORTIONS OF THE LAW CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN LICENSE PLATES.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM.
TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING CONSUMER COMPLAINTS REGARDING TOWING THAT ARE NOT FILED DIRECTLY WITH THE ARKANSAS TOWING AND RECOVERY BOARD.
TO ESTABLISH THE DRUG SCREENING AND TESTING ACT OF 2015.
TO PERMIT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION TO CONTRACT OR REACH AN AGREEMENT WITH A REGIONAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY TO HOUSE INMATES FROM THE DEPARTMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH ADULT EDUCATION CHARTER SCHOOLS.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING NORM-REFERENCED ASSESSMENTS.
TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIVE-DOLLAR FEE FOR TAKING THE DRIVER’S LICENSE EXAMINATION APPLIES TO ALL DRIVER'S LICENSE EXAMINATION TESTS TAKEN.
TO ESTABLISH THE WORKFORCE INITIATIVE ACT OF 2015.
TO ENHANCE THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM ACT; AND TO CREATE THE COMBATING PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE ACT.
TO AMEND THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT; AND TO REQUIRE INVESTIGATIVE INTERVIEWS WITH A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER INVOLVED WITH A CHILD MALTREATMENT REPORT.
TO IMPLEMENT THE FINDINGS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S TASK FORCE ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
TO MODIFY THE FINANCIAL AND REGULATORY INSURANCE LAWS IN THIS STATE.
TO AMEND THE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY LAW.
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING FIRE PROTECTION AND FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ADULT MALTREATMENT AND PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION OF A MALTREATED ADULT OR INDIVIDUAL RESIDING IN A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY.
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS MONUMENT DISPLAY ACT.
TO AMEND THE ACCESS TO CARE ACT, § 20-77-129; AND TO LOWER THE COST OF CARE AND INCREASE ACCESS TO CARE FOR MEDICAID PATIENTS.
TO ENACT THE UNIFORM DEPLOYED PARENTS CUSTODY AND VISITATION ACT.
TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING A TOW COMPANY FROM THE NON-CONSENT ROTATION LIST; AND TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN PERSONS TO ISSUE CITATIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE TOWING LAWS.
TO STUDY THE RESTRUCTURING OF VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES INTO PRINCIPAL DEPARTMENTS AND THE EFFICIENCY AND COST SAVINGS OF CONSOLIDATION OF THOSE AGENCIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO IMPROVE THE INSURANCE PANEL PARTICIPATION PROCESS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTHCARE TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE OF 2015; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(01:45:00 PM)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING ELECTED COUNTY OFFICIALS.
Bills for Consideration
(04:45:00 PM)
TO PROVIDE FOR COMPREHENSIVE INVESTIGATIONS OF ELECTION MISCONDUCT; TO CREATE A VOTER INTEGRITY UNIT ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE; AND TO ALLOW THE VOTER INTEGRITY UNIT TO PERFORM RECOUNTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS AND SECRET BALLOTS.
TO ESTABLISH ACCOUNTING MEASURES FOR FINES, COSTS, FEES, AND RESTITUTION ASSESSED BY THE CIRCUIT COURT IN A CRIMINAL CASE.