House Calendar
Monday, March 18, 2019
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:30 AM)
TO AMEND THE LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE USED AS A WRECKER OR TOW VEHICLE.
TO AMEND THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-GENERAL CONTRACTOR METHOD OF PROCUREMENT PILOT PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PAYMENT DURING AN ASSESSMENT APPEAL PROCESS.
TO AMEND THE LAW PERTAINING TO MUNICIPAL ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION TAXES.
CONCERNING CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR THEFT OF OIL AND GAS EQUIPMENT AND PETROLEUM-RELATED PROPERTY; AND TO MAKE ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
TO PROTECT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING AMOUNTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE THAT GRADUATES OF AN ARKANSAS PUBLIC OR PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL WHO HAVE RESIDED IN ARKANSAS FOR A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF TIME RECEIVE IN-STATE TUITION AND FEES AT A STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
CONCERNING THE OFFERING OF AN ACADEMIC STUDY OF THE BIBLE COURSE IF STUDENTS REQUEST THAT THE COURSE BE OFFERED.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO REIMBURSE FOR RIDESHARING APPLICATIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND TO EXCLUDE CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS FROM GROSS INCOME USED FOR ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION.
TO CREATE A TWO-YEAR LICENSE OPTION; AND TO REQUIRE FOUR HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION PER YEAR OF LICENSURE INCLUDING PERSONAL SAFETY, CURRENT MARKETING TRENDS AND REAL ESTATE COMPLIANCE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FEES COLLECTED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS TO SET ADEQUATE RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REDETERMINATION OF BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH THE EVERY ARKANSAN RETIREMENT PLAN OPPORTUNITY ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROCESS OF PROVIDING REDEMPTION DEEDS BY THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS; AND TO EXPAND THE FORMS OF ACCEPTABLE PAYMENT.
TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS FOR THE REDEMPTION OF LAND CERTIFIED TO THE STATE.
TO ESTABLISH THE LIFE CHOICES LIFELINE PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING GUARDIANSHIP SUBSIDIES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "CASH ASSISTANCE"; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COURT-ORDERED CHILD PLACEMENTS.
TO REVISE THE FAMILY SUPPORT CHART TO REFLECT PAYOR AND RECIPIENT INCOME.
TO CREATE THE ATV TOURISM AND TRAIL EXPANSION STUDY.
CONCERNING FIREARMS; CONCERNING FIREARM NOISE SUPPRESSORS AND MACHINE GUNS; AND CONCERNING COMPLIANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT.
TO CREATE THE PARENT-CHILD INTRASTATE RELOCATION ACT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING WHETHER OR NOT A CHANGE OF PRINCIPAL PLACE OF RESIDENCE OF A CHILD IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD.
TO CREATE THE MENTAL HEALTH FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING BILL OF RIGHTS ACT.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(8:30 AM)
TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES CUSTODIAL, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND RENOVATION MANUAL; AND TO REQUIRE THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS CONDUCT ROUTINE INSPECTIONS OF ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT.
Bills for Consideration
(1:30 PM)
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ARKANSAS WATERWAYS COMMISSION AND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPROVEMENT, AND EXPANSION OF RIVER TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES WITHIN THE MCCLELLAN-KERR ARKANSAS RIVER NAVIGATION SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR UNSUPERVISED VISITATION; AND TO ADDRESS THE TIMELY ENTRY OF ORDERS UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EVIDENCE PRESENTED DURING PROBABLE CAUSE HEARINGS HELD UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989.
CONCERNING THE DISPOSITION OF A SEIZED AND FORFEITED FIREARM.
TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING SOCIAL WORK LICENSING; TO CLARIFY THE LICENSING EXEMPTION FOR STUDENTS; AND TO CHANGE THE TERM "RECIPROCITY" TO "ENDORSEMENT".
TO AMEND THE ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO RECOGNIZE MAYOR GEORGE MCGILL FOR HIS ACCOMPLISHMENT AND SERVICE TO THE STATE.
TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF ORGAN DONATION TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE ORGAN DONATION AND AWARENESS.
CONCERNING SCHOOL SAFETY.
TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN THE INTEGRITY OF JUDICIAL ELECTIONS; AND TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL REPORTING AND TRANSPARENCY OF INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES IN RELATED CAMPAIGNS.
TO AMEND THE MINIMUM WAGE ACT OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION TO THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYER"; AND TO AMEND THE MINIMUM WAGE ACT OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 5 OF 2018.
TO AMEND THE MINIMUM WAGE ACT OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE TELEMEDICINE ACT; TO ENSURE THAT TELEMEDICINE IS THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE METHOD TO DELIVER HEALTHCARE SERVICES REMOTELY; AND TO EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF "PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP".
TO ENSURE THAT PERSONS LICENSED TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES OR ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT RESCUE SERVICES MAINTAIN CONTINUAL NATIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CERTIFICATION.
TO AMEND THE MINIMUM WAGE ACT OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION TO THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYEE"; AND TO AMEND THE MINIMUM WAGE ACT OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 5 OF 2018.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN PROCEDURES OF IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A CITY ATTORNEY IN CERTAIN MAYOR-COUNCIL CITIES.
REQUIRING THE STUDY OF ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MOTOR CARRIERS; AND TO CLARIFY A DRIVER'S WORKER STATUS IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING THE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE.
TO CLARIFY THE INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR SERVICE PAY OR ALLOWANCES RECEIVED BY ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
TO TOLL THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR TAX COLLECTION IN THE EVENT OF A BANKRUPTCY FILING; AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS RELATE BACK TO THE DATE OF A TAX ASSESSMENT.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFSET OF A STATE TAX REFUND AGAINST AN EXISTING TAX DEBT FOR WHICH A NOTICE OF FINAL ASSESSMENT HAS BEEN ISSUED.
TO REPEAL UNUSED PROVISIONS OF THE TAX CODE; TO REPEAL THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A CIGARETTE RECEPTACLE; AND TO REPEAL A PROVISION CONCERNING INTEREST ON ESTATE TAX DEFICIENCIES AND OVERPAYMENTS.
TO ESTABLISH THE DIRECTED TRUST ACT.
CONCERNING A VETERAN WHO VOLUNTARILY SOUGHT MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT AND WHO SUBSEQUENTLY SEEKS TO OBTAIN A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "MARITAL PROPERTY" FOR PURPOSES OF DIVISION OF PROPERTY IN AN ACTION FOR DIVORCE.
CONCERNING THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF FURNISHING, POSSESSING, OR USING PROHIBITED ARTICLES.
CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF AN ARREST WARRANT BY A JUDGE OR MAGISTRATE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989; AND CONCERNING SCHOOL NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN OFFENSES FOR WHICH A MINOR IS ADJUDICATED OR CONVICTED.
TO AUTHORIZE INDIVIDUALS WITH PRIOR DRUG-RELATED OFFENSES TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AS PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS OR SIMILAR POSITIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO INCREASE COVERAGE FOR MEDICATIONS APPROVED BY THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION FOR TOBACCO CESSATION IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING SALES OF RAW MILK TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF RAW SHEEP MILK.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD; AND TO AMEND THE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTORS.
TO PROVIDE FOR A MARCH PRIMARY ELECTION ON YEARS IN WHICH THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES WILL BE VOTED ON; AND TO AMEND THE TIME FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO MEET IN FISCAL SESSION.
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT TO AUTHORIZE A LIAISON UNDER THE FEDERAL MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS ASSISTANCE ACT TO CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR A HOMELESS MINOR; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE SPECIAL ANNUAL FEE FOR A TROUT SPECIAL PERMIT; TO AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE FOR THE SPECIAL ANNUAL FEE FOR A TROUT SPECIAL PERMIT AND THE FEE FOR A LIFETIME TROUT STAMP AND LIFETIME COMBINATION TROUT AND STATE DUCK STAMP.
TO MODIFY THE SMALL BUSINESS ENTITY TAX PASS THROUGH ACT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A TEMPORARY LIEN AT THE TIME A CHARGING APPLICATION IS FILED.
TO PROVIDE FOR CONSISTENCY IN THE REIMBURSEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL COSTS FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE PLACED IN A RESIDENTIAL OR INPATIENT FACILITY THAT IS LOCATED IN A BORDERING STATE.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION ACT.
TO ENACT THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT'S GENERAL OMNIBUS.
TO ESTABLISH AN EXPEDITED MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE PROCESSING SERVICE; TO CREATE AN EXPEDITED TITLE PROCESSING SERVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR THE SERVICE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN TITLE FEES.
TO ALLOW THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY PREPRINTED PAPER BUYER'S TAGS FOR TRAILERS AND SEMITRAILERS.
TO AMEND THE OFFENSE OF BATTERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE WOMAN'S RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT; AND TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON REVERSING THE EFFECTS OF ABORTION-INDUCING DRUGS.
CONCERNING THE DISSEMINATION OF A PERSON'S CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION.
Bills for Consideration
(1:35 PM)
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PAYMENT DURING AN ASSESSMENT APPEAL PROCESS.