House Calendar
Monday, March 13, 2017
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30:00 AM)
CONCERNING THE ENROLLMENT OR RE-ENROLLMENT OF A HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENT IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION.
TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS HERITAGE TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CIVIL WAR MUSEUM IN ARKANSAS.
CONCERNING INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENTS; AND CONCERNING WHO IS PERMITTED TO MAKE THE DECISION TO INVOLUNTARILY COMMIT ANOTHER PERSON.
TO LEVY WHOLESALE SALES TAXES ON GASOLINE AND DIESEL; AND TO USE THE WHOLESALE SALES TAX REVENUES TO PAY BONDS FOR HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS IF APPROVED BY THE PEOPLE.
CONCERNING THE POSTING OF BOND TO RELEASE A PERSON FROM JAIL; AND CONCERNING THE POSTING OF BOND BY A MINOR TO RELEASE A PERSON FROM JAIL.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PEER REVIEW FAIRNESS ACT TO ASSURE DUE PROCESS FOR PHYSICIANS AND TO PROTECT PATIENTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FILING DEADLINES FOR ELECTIONS INVOLVING AN INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE.
CONCERNING THE PROCESS FOR REPORTING POTENTIAL CONFLICTS BY MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE ARKANSAS CODE THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1988; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(08:30:00 AM)
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF FORGERY; AND CONCERNING THE FORGERY OF GOVERNMENT CHECKS AND WARRANTS.
TO CREATE A REBATE OF SALES TAX FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PURCHASED BY THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AND USED FOR PUBLIC ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; AND TO CREATE A USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS.
TO REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION FEE FOR ALTERNATIVE FUEL AND HYBRID MOTOR VEHICLES.
Bills for Consideration
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CONCERNING A PERSON LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT THAT INVOLVES DAMAGE ONLY TO THE VEHICLE OR TO THE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF ANOTHER PERSON.
CONCERNING DISTRICT COURTS; TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; TO REPEAL UNNECESSARY STATUTES; AND TO CLARIFY STATUTES.
TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF HIGHWAY REVENUES FOR THE PAVING OF MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING PROPOSED MEASURES AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS CONSIDERED BY VOTERS AT AN ELECTION.
COMMENDING DR. MARY PARKER-REED AND HER COMMITMENT AND SERVICE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
HONORING AND REMEMBERING THE INTEGRATION OF HOXIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN 1955.
TO ENCOURAGE THE GOVERNOR TO SUBMIT A STATE PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO COVERAGE FOR MIGRANT CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN FROM THE COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION ISLANDS.
TO CLARIFY ARKANSAS LAW RELATED TO NOTARIES PUBLIC.
TO CONVERT THE HOSPITAL REIMBURSEMENT SYSTEMS UNDER THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO DIAGNOSIS-RELATED GROUP METHODOLOGY.
TO IMPLEMENT A SURVEY OF EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AS AN ASSESSMENT TOOL TO BE USED BY ALL STATE AGENCIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A PROPERTY OWNER'S BILL OF RIGHTS.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ANIMAL ABUSE REGISTRY.
TO GRANT VISITATION RIGHTS TO GRANDPARENTS WHEN A PARENT OF A CHILD IS DECEASED, MISSING, OR IN A PERMANENT VEGETATIVE STATE.
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 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.
CONCERNING THE RIGHTS OF GRANDPARENTS INVOLVED WITH FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION CASES.
CONCERNING VISITATION WITH AN ENDANGERED ADULT, AN IMPAIRED ADULT, OR A WARD.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ALLOCATION OF REVENUE WITHIN A COUNTY COMPOSED OF JUDICIAL DISTRICTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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.
PERMITTING THE ARKANSAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS AND TRAINING TO MAKE ADDITIONAL SALARY PAYMENTS ABOVE THE BASIC CERTIFICATE LEVEL.
CONCERNING URBAN RENEWAL AGENCIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FIRE DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF MEAL TIPS FOR MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES.
REGARDING ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS BY CITIES OF THE SECOND CLASS AND INCORPORATED TOWNS.
TO AMEND THE EFFECTIVE DATE PROVISION OF ACTS 2017, NO. 141, FOR CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE ACT.
TO AMEND AND MODERNIZE THE LAW CONCERNING THE APPORTIONMENT OF INCOME DERIVED FROM MULTISTATE OPERATIONS; TO CHANGE THE METHOD FOR SOURCING OF RECEIPTS FOR SERVICES AND INTANGIBLES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DRIVER'S LICENSE REINSTATEMENT FEES.
THE ARKANSAS PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT FOR EDUCATION CHOICE ACT OF 2017.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING OR BOATING WHILE INTOXICATED; AND CONCERNING THE DISPOSITION OF A DEFENDANT CONVICTED OF DRIVING OR BOATING WHILE INTOXICATED.
CONCERNING INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS BY A PERSON WHO OWES COURT COSTS, FINES, OR RESTITUTION TO A CIRCUIT COURT.
TO CREATE THE HELPING OUR PEOPLE EXCEL (H.O.P.E.) ACT OF 2017.
TO AMEND AND CLARIFY THE DISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1993.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING PREMARITAL AGREEMENTS.
CONCERNING A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER ON THE CAMPUS OF A PRIVATE SCHOOL.
CLARIFYING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF SEXUAL EXTORTION; INCLUDING SEXUAL EXTORTION AS A DISQUALIFYING OFFENSE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT OR LICENSURE; AND TO INCLUDE SEXUAL EXTORTION AS AN OFFENSE REQUIRING REGISTRATION AS A SEX OFFENDER.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 12 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO CLARIFY SHORT-TERM ACTIVITY AUTHORIZATIONS; TO ESTABLISH CONDITIONS FOR WAIVING THE FEE; AND TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO MODIFY THE FEE FOR A STATE AGENCY, BOARD, OR COMMISSION OR A MUNICIPALITY, CITY, OR COUNTY.
TO AUTHORIZE A REGISTERED NURSE EMPLOYED BY HOSPICE TO SIGN THE MEDICAL CERTIFICATION OF DEATH AND PRONOUNCE DEATH FOR A PATIENT WHO IS RECEIVING HOSPICE SERVICES AND WHO DIES AS A HOSPICE PATIENT IN A HOSPITAL.
TO CREATE THE PALLIATIVE CARE AND QUALITY OF LIFE INTERDISCIPLINARY TASK FORCE.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY CHANGES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY CHANGE ACTIONS.
TO AMEND THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERS OR OWNERS OF A PASS-THROUGH ENTITY.
TO CLARIFY THE ABILITY OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO CANCEL OR REFUSE TO ISSUE, EXTEND, OR REINSTATE A LICENSE, PERMIT, OR REGISTRATION UNDER STATE TAX LAW.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS UNDER THE ARKANSAS TAX PROCEDURE ACT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ERRONEOUSLY PAID REFUNDS ARE CONSIDERED UNDERPAYMENTS OF TAX AND ARE SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENT.
TO AMEND THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR SALES OF CERTAIN AIRCRAFT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION BOND ACT OF 2017.
CONCERNING BAIL, BAIL BOND COMPANIES, AND THE PROFESSIONAL BAIL BOND COMPANY AND PROFESSIONAL BAIL BONDSMAN LICENSING BOARD; AND CONCERNING BAIL BONDSMEN EDUCATION AND TRAINING.
TO CREATE THE MEDICAID PROVIDER-LED ORGANIZED CARE ACT; TO DESIGNATE THAT A RISK-BASED PROVIDER ORGANIZATION IS AN INSURANCE COMPANY FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES UNDER ARKANSAS LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A DIGITAL COPY OF AN ARKANSAS DRIVER'S LICENSE.
AN APPLICATION TO CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "MARRIAGE".
AN APPLICATION TO CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION PROVIDING THAT EVERY HUMAN BEING IS ENTITLED TO THE RIGHT TO LIFE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A MEMBER'S CESSATION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MAXIMUM PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES.
CONCERNING COUNTY RECORD RETENTION; AND TO IMPLEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR RECORD RETENTION CONVERSION REVIEW.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TRANSFER AND INVESTMENT DUTIES OF THE TREASURER OF STATE; TO AMEND THE TIME REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN TRANSFERS OF STATE FUNDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF THE SECTION 529 PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE AND THE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE SENTENCING OF A PERSON UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND ESTABLISHING THE FAIR SENTENCING OF MINORS ACT OF 2017.
TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO SHARE IMMUNIZATION REGISTRY DATA WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL JURISDICTIONS.