House Calendar
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30:00 AM)
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING RETAIL LIQUOR STORE PERMITS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE OPERATIONS OF RETAIL LIQUOR STORES AND LIQUOR DISTRIBUTORS.
AN APPLICATION TO CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "MARRIAGE".
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(08:30:00 AM)
TO PROVIDE FOR ARKANSAS AGRITOURISM SIGNS AT STATE WELCOME CENTERS AND TOURIST INFORMATION CENTERS THROUGH THE ARKANSAS WINE COUNTRY TRAILS PROGRAM.
TO LIMIT THE PRACTICE OF ATHLETIC TRAINING IN A NONCLINICAL SETTING.
TO CREATE THE HEALTHCARE FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE ACT.
CONCERNING THE CREDIT SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS ACT OF 1987.
Bills for Consideration
(01:30:00 PM)
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE BOATER TRAINING AND BOATER SAFETY PROGRAM.
TO EXEMPT OWNER-OPERATORS AND CONTRACTED DRIVERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES FROM THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYMENT" FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
TO REQUIRE THE PREPARATION OF A RACIAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR CERTAIN BILLS FILED WITH THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
CONCERNING POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN ON THE PREMISES AND ON THE GROUNDS OF A TEACHING HOSPITAL AND OTHER LOCATIONS; AND CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN AT A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY OR PRIVATE COLLEGE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DATES FOR CERTAIN SPECIAL ELECTIONS; AND TO PROMOTE VOTER TURNOUT.
CONGRATULATING EMILY RICHEY AS A RECIPIENT OF A PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD.
RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE EFFORTS OF LAURA RHEA WITH ARKANSAS RICE DEPOT.
RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JUNIOR AUXILIARIES, INC., AND PROCLAIMING "ARKANSAS JUNIOR AUXILIARY DAY".
CONCERNING STATE OR NATIONAL HIGHWAYS OR ISSUES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION.
TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN ENTITIES TO CONTRACT WITH A TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY.
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 LAW CONCERNING SPEED LIMITS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF A STATE HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY.
TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED UNDER THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION AND THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION; AND TO DECLARE AMERICAN LAWS FOR AMERICAN COURTS.
CONCERNING AN AUXILIARY LAW ENFORCEMENT OR A RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CARRYING A CONCEALED HANDGUN; AND CONCERNING RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
CONCERNING OFFENSES INVOLVING INTERFERENCE WITH EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL OR FIRST RESPONDERS; AND ESTABLISHING CIVIL LIABILITY.
TO ESTABLISH THE STOLEN VALOR ACT.
CONCERNING THE REGISTRATION OF CONVICTED SEX OFFENDERS ON THE ARKANSAS SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY; CONCERNING REQUIRED INFORMATION ON THE ARKANSAS SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY; AND CONCERNING IN-PERSON REPORTING.
CONCERNING A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER ON THE CAMPUS OF A PRIVATE SCHOOL.
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 VOLUNTEER HEALTH CARE ACT.
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 MAKE FOSTER CHILDREN ELIGIBLE FOR A SCHOLARSHIP IN THE SUCCEED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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.
TO EXEMPT FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967 PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS THAT IS IN THE POSSESSION OF THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF POSSESSION OF A FIREARM WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FILING DEADLINES FOR ELECTIONS INVOLVING AN INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE.
TO REQUIRE ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES TO USE THEIR OWN MEDICAID PROVIDER NUMBER OR A MODIFIER TO A MEDICAL CODE WHEN BILLING THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR HEALTHCARE SERVICES.
TO AMEND THE LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1988 CONCERNING STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL INTEREST BY STATE OFFICIALS.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "SCHOOLHOUSE" WITH REGARD TO ALL BUSINESSES REGULATED BY THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD.
TO AMEND TITLE 3 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING PERMITS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE BUSINESSES.
TO CREATE THE VOTER PROTECTION ACT OF 2017; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS AND VOTING.
TO REQUIRE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS LICENSEES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF TITLE 23 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY TICKET SALES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL DEMOGRAPHIC DATA REPORT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AMBULANCE LICENSING.
TO REQUIRE WATER PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE WATER SERVICE WITHIN THEIR WATER SERVICE TERRITORIES FAIRLY AND EQUITABLY.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO COIN-OPERATED AMUSEMENT DEVICES.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016; AND TO REQUIRE REPORTING OF QUALIFYING PATIENTS AND MARIJUANA DISPENSING DATA TO THE ARKANSAS ALL-PAYER CLAIMS DATABASE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PUBLICATION OF PUBLIC NOTICE OF BALLOT MEASURES; AND TO CREATE THE MANDATORY PUBLICATION REIMBURSEMENT FUND.
TO ESTABLISH AN EXPEDITED MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE PROCESSING SERVICE AND TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPOSITION OF AN ADDITIONAL FEE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN TITLE FEES.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE, RENEWAL, AND REPLACEMENT OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT QUAIL FOREVER.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING TEMPORARY PREPRINTED PAPER BUYER'S TAGS.
TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE OF HEALTHCARE FRAUD; AND TO UPDATE THE MEDICAID FRAUD ACT AND THE MEDICAID FRAUD FALSE CLAIMS ACT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HEALTHCARE DECISIONS ACT.
TO CREATE THE DYNASTY TRUST ACT.
CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF A UNITED STATES POSTAL INSPECTOR TO MAKE AN ARREST IN THE STATE.
TO AUTHORIZE ELEVATOR SAFETY TESTS TO BE WITNESSED BY PRIVATE SECTOR LICENSED INSPECTORS; TO ELIMINATE THE SEMI-ANNUAL INSPECTIONS; AND TO IMPROVE ENFORCEMENT OF ELEVATOR SAFETY LAWS.
TO PROTECT ACCESS TO PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT, RIGHTS OF WAY, PRIVATE REAL PROPERTY, AND PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PEER REVIEW FAIRNESS ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH AN AMBULANCE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND TIMELINESS OF MEDICAL TRANSPORTS IN ARKANSAS.
TO EXPAND THE INCOME TAX CREDIT ALLOWED FOR EMPLOYING AN APPRENTICE IN AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM OR WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM.
TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY FOR EDUCATIONAL LICENSURE FOR PHYSICIANS IN ARKANSAS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR MASSAGE THERAPISTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING IN-STATE TUITION FOR VETERANS, MILITARY PERSONNEL, AND DEPENDENTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SUPERVISION OF APPRENTICE PLUMBERS IN THE FINAL YEAR OF AN APPRENTICESHIP.
TO INCREASE TEACHERS IN HIGH NEEDS SUBJECT AREAS; AND TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TEACHERS WHO AGREE TO TEACH IN THE HIGH NEEDS SUBJECT AREAS.
TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PUBLIC SCHOOL OR SCHOOL DISTRICT PROVIDE A DUTY-FREE LUNCH PERIOD FOR FULL-TIME NONEXEMPT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE PUBLIC SCHOOL STATE ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION.
TO AMEND OR REPEAL OBSOLETE LAWS CONCERNING PUBLIC EDUCATION.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES.
TO ESTABLISH THE PARENTAL CHOICE PILOT PROGRAM.
TO PERMIT A PUBLIC DEFENDER TO USE A PERSONAL POST OFFICE BOX AS THE ADDRESS DISPLAYED ON HIS OR HER DRIVER'S LICENSE.
TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR TRAINING.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROFESSION OF COSMETOLOGY; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SCHOOLS OF COSMETOLOGY; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COSMETOLOGY LICENSING.
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 CLARIFY THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN A FRANCHISOR AND FRANCHISEE REGARDING THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYEE".
TO ALLOW A WET COUNTY TO AUTHORIZE BY ORDINANCE THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A DIGITAL LEARNING TASK FORCE; TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING DIGITAL LEARNING COURSES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING BONDED DEBT ASSISTANCE; TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY IN THE PROVISION OF BONDED DEBT ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DISCOUNT AVAILABLE TO TAXPAYERS FOR PROMPT SUBMISSION OF SALES TAX RETURNS AND PAYMENTS.
CONCERNING CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD "SKIMMING"; AND AMENDING THE OFFENSE OF FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HEALTHCARE TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE ACT OF 2015; AND TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HEALTHCARE TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE FUND.
TO CREATE THE VOLUNTARY ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM TO REWARD ORGANIZATIONS THAT USE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS AND DEMONSTRATE EXCEPTIONAL, SUSTAINED ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE.