House Calendar
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30:00 AM)
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN TO ADDRESS THE PREVENTION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT.
TO MAKE FOSTER CHILDREN ELIGIBLE FOR A SCHOLARSHIP IN THE SUCCEED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REPEAL ARCHAIC LANGUAGE IN TITLE 2 OF ARKANSAS CODE; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES.
TO TRANSFER VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES TO THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT THROUGH A TYPE 4 TRANSFER.
TO CREATE THE LOCAL FOOD, FARMS, AND JOBS ACT.
TO INCREASE PENALTIES UNDER THE STATE PLANT BOARD; TO LIMIT THE USES OF PENALTIES ABOVE ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000); AND TO DIRECT MONEYS TO SCHOLARSHIPS AND TRAINING OF PERSONNEL.
TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST A PHYSICIAN FOR A DECISION TO NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY FORM OF MAINTENANCE OF LICENSURE OR MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION.
CONCERNING THE RIGHTS OF GRANDPARENTS INVOLVED WITH FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION CASES.
CONCERNING VISITATION WITH AN INCAPACITATED PERSON OR A WARD; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DECISIONS MADE BY APPOINTED GUARDIANS ON BEHALF OF WARDS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ALLOCATION OF REVENUE WITHIN A COUNTY COMPOSED OF DUAL JUDICIAL DISTRICTS.
CONCERNING A CIVIL ACTION INVOLVING A DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE; AND TO DEFINE THE MEASURE OF DAMAGES IN A CASE INVOLVING A DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE.
TO CREATE A LAYOUT CENTER PERMIT PROGRAM FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE MERCHANDISE PLANNING.
TO REQUIRE AN OFF-PREMISE CATERER TO REGISTER WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE; AND TO AMEND THE INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR AN OFF-PREMISE CATERER'S PERMIT.
TO REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR REGENERATIVE INJECTION THERAPY USED AS A NONSURGICAL TREATMENT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE INJURIES.
TO ESTABLISH A FOOD PANTRY MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO ALLOW CONTRIBUTIONS BY AN ARKANSAS TAXPAYER TO A TAX-DEFERRED TUITION SAVINGS PROGRAM ESTABLISHED BY ANOTHER STATE TO BE DEDUCTED FROM A TAXPAYER'S INCOME TAX.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING SCHOOL CHOICE FOR FOSTER CHILDREN.
TO AMEND THE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN PRODUCTS USED BY MANUFACTURERS; AND TO REDUCE THE SALES AND USE TAX APPLICABLE TO COAL USED BY MANUFACTURERS.
AMENDING THE BURDEN OF PROOF REQUIRED DURING THE SENTENCING PHASE OF A TRIAL WHEN THE STATE SEEKS THE DEATH PENALTY.
RECOGNIZING THE CHICKAMAUGA CHEROKEE PEOPLE'S UNIQUE HERITAGE AND IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
CONCERNING THE BASIC LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO REGULATE BREEDING OF DOGS AND CATS; AND TO PROTECT CONSUMERS AND ANIMALS FROM PUPPY AND KITTEN MILLS.
TO AMEND ACTS 2017, NO. 313.
TO MANDATE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CASUALTY INSURANCE COVERAGE AND MORTGAGE LIEN PROTECTION.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(08:30:00 AM)
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SCHOOL DISTRICT WAIVERS.
TO ADOPT THE REVISED UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT IN ARKANSAS.
Bills for Consideration
(01:30:00 PM)
TO EXEMPT ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATIONS AND ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF JUSTICE DONALD CORBIN AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY.
SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF THE BIBLE AS THE STATE BOOK.
COMMENDING DR. MARY PARKER-REED AND HER COMMITMENT AND SERVICE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
TO AMEND THE ELIGIBILITY OF FAMILY MEMBERS WHO MAY APPLY FOR A GOLD STAR LICENSE PLATE.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS DENTAL PRACTICE ACT; TO CREATE ADDITIONAL EXEMPTIONS TO THE PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY AND DENTAL HYGIENE; AND TO MODIFY DENTISTRY SPECIALTY LICENSES.
TO REQUIRE A SURVEY BY A LICENSED SURVEYOR IF A NEW RETAIL LIQUOR BUSINESS WILL BE LOCATED NEAR THE STATUTORY BOUNDARY FROM CHURCHES AND SCHOOLHOUSES.
TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT AND AN OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE USE OF AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF INSTRUCTION TO BE USED ON DAYS WHEN SCHOOL IS CANCELLED.
TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT AND AN OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE USE OF AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF INSTRUCTION TO BE USED ON DAYS WHEN SCHOOL IS CANCELLED.
TO AMEND THE MINORITY BUSINESS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT TO INCLUDE WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A PROPERTY OWNER'S BILL OF RIGHTS.
TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EMPLOYERS WITH THE OPTION TO PAY A SURCHARGE FOR EMBEDDED EMPLOYEES IN LIEU OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS TOWING AND RECOVERY BOARD; AND TO AMEND CERTAIN DEFINITIONS USED IN THE REMOVAL OR IMMOBILIZATION OF UNATTENDED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES.
TO IMPROVE THE FAIRNESS OF PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION AND APPEALS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A TOW VEHICLE LICENSED IN ANOTHER STATE.
CONCERNING THE TRACKING OF AND ACCUMULATION OF DATA CONCERNING THE FAMILIAL OR RESIDENTIAL STATUS OF A VICTIM OF A SEX OFFENSE.
REMOVING REFERENCES IN THE ARKANSAS CODE TO JURY COMMISSIONERS, WHICH NO LONGER EXIST.
CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR IS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR.
TO CHANGE THE DATE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION REPORTS TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
TO REPEAL A SECTION IN THE ARKANSAS CODE THAT GRANTS FREE TUITION TO STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR WORLD WAR I VETERANS.
CONCERNING THE AWARDING OF SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
TO AMEND GRANDPARENTS' RIGHTS IN CUSTODY AND VISITATION MATTERS; AND TO GRANT VISITATION RIGHTS TO GRANDPARENTS WHEN A PARENT OF A CHILD IS DECEASED.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ANIMAL ABUSE REGISTRY.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A LANDLORD'S LIEN ON CROPS.
TO AMEND THE EXCEPTION TO A CRITICAL GROUNDWATER COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD'S AUTHORITY TO LEVY A CONSERVATION FEE REGARDING THE SPARTA AQUIFER.
TO GRANT VISITATION RIGHTS TO GRANDPARENTS WHEN A PARENT OF A CHILD IS DECEASED, MISSING, OR IN A PERMANENT VEGETATIVE STATE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PROCEDURES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FIRE PROTECTION AND WASHER-EXTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ANNEXATION BY ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) PETITION.
CONCERNING PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES FOR MUNICIPAL SEWAGE SYSTEMS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COUNTY COURT FILING FEES.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DELIVERY AND STORAGE OF BALLOT STUBS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' MEMORIAL.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES.
TO TRANSFER THE ARKANSAS FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION TO THE ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY.
TO PROVIDE STATUTORY GUIDANCE CONCERNING INTERSTATE CONVENTIONS UNDER THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE V.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION AND PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING.
TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND CERTAIN STATE-SUPPORTED ENTITIES TO SUBMIT TO ITS BOARD A MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT.
TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "PAID SOLICITOR" AS IT RELATES TO SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING NOTICE REQUIRED FOR ABANDONED PROPERTY.
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM MONEY SERVICES ACT.
TO AMEND VARIOUS STATE SECURITIES LAWS; AND TO REGULATE SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS.
TO AMEND THE FAIR MORTGAGE LENDING ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DATA MAINTENANCE AND 911 ADDRESSES.
TO AMEND THE EXCISE TAX RATE REGARDING HARD CIDER; TO EQUALIZE THE EXCISE TAX RATES OF BEER AND HARD CIDER.
TO CREATE THE CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRY FREEDOM ACT OF 2017.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS IN THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE MULTIPLIER RATE UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW ON CONTRIBUTION RATE ADJUSTMENTS BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; TO PERMIT CONTRIBUTION RATE ADJUSTMENTS BASED ON ACTUARIAL SOUNDNESS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW MEMBERS WITH RECIPROCAL SERVICE TO RETIRE UPON A DETERMINATION OF DISABILITY; TO AMEND DISABILITY RETIREMENT PROCEDURES; TO ENCOURAGE DISABILITY RETIREES TO RETURN TO EMPLOYMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING APPOINTMENTS TO CERTAIN BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES.
CONCERNING EXCEPTIONS UNDER § 16-22-211 FOR AN INSTRUMENTALITY OF GOVERNMENT AND GOVERNMENTAL SELF-FUNDING GROUPS AND SELF-INSURANCE RISK POOLS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT OF 1987; AND TO AUTHORIZE CORPORATIONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES TO PROVIDE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO SHAREHOLDERS BY ELECTRONIC MAIL.
TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS BANKING CODE OF 1997; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SENATE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2017-2018 FISCAL YEAR.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A DIGITAL COPY OF AN ARKANSAS DRIVER'S LICENSE.