House Calendar
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:30 AM)
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD; AND TO AMEND THE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTORS.
TO AUTHORIZE AND CLARIFY THE METHOD OF RELEASING CLAIMS AND ENROLLMENT DATA BY HEALTH INSURERS THAT PROVIDE HEALTHCARE COVERAGE TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS IN THE ARKANSAS WORKS PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CITY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT.
TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967 TO PROTECT THE IDENTITY OF CERTAIN PERSONS ASSISTING IN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS; AND TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION OT THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
CONCERNING THE INVESTIGATION INTO A MISSING OR UNIDENTIFIED PERSON; AND CONCERNING THE NATIONAL MISSING AND UNIDENTIFIED PERSONS SYSTEM.
TO STRENGTHEN VOTER TRUST IN THE ELECTION PROCESS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION PROCESS AND ADMINISTRATION.
TO STREAMLINE THE GRIEVANCE PROCESS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROCEDURES, FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED, AND STANDARD OF REVIEW FOR GRIEVANCES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DUAL OFFICE HOLDING.
TO AMEND THE QUALIFICATIONS OF A GUARDIAN.
TO DESIGNATE WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS, AS THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE BOWIE KNIFE, ARKANSAS HERITAGE SITE.
TO PROVIDE FOR INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR TREATMENT OF PEDIATRIC AUTOIMMUNE NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTION AND PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PERMITS FOR THE HAULING OF AGRONOMIC OR HORTICULTURAL CROPS IN THEIR NATURAL STATE.
TO PROMOTE HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM; TO ESTABLISH AREAS OF A CITY OR TOWN THAT HIGHLIGHT RESTAURANT, ENTERTAINMENT, AND HOSPITALITY OPTIONS; TO ESTABLISH TEMPORARY OR PERMANENTLY DESIGNATED ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS.
TO ADD RESTRICTIONS REGARDING ADVERTISING OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND USE OF CERTAIN SYMBOLS.
THE ARKANSAS TERM LIMITS AMENDMENT.
CONCERNING THE USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE IN SELF-DEFENSE OR IN THE DEFENSE OF OTHERS.
TO EXPAND ACCESS TO ASSOCIATION HEALTH PLANS THAT ALLOW MORE SMALL BUSINESSES TO BAND TOGETHER TO PURCHASE INSURANCE.
TO PLACE RESTRICTIONS ON THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT WHEN OPERATING THE ARKANSAS HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE; AND TO AMEND THE PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES FOR NAVIGATORS, GUIDES, AND CERTIFIED APPLICATION COUNSELORS.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(8:30 AM)
TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS BY WHICH RECORDS OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES ARE AUTOMATICALLY REMOVED AFTER A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME; AND CONCERNING THE RECORDS OF A PERSON'S CRIMINAL HISTORY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A LESSOR'S OR A LESSEE'S RIGHTS WHEN GOODS BECOME ACCESSIONS.
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REPORTING REGARDING THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO DESIGNATE A TIME EACH WEEK FOR INDIVIDUAL PLANNING TIME; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF "NONINSTRUCTIONAL DUTIES" AND "INSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSES" WITH RESPECT TO PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS
Bills for Consideration
(1:30 PM)
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CATASTROPHIC LEAVE FOR MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES.
TO REGULATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF REAL PROPERTY OF THE STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SERVICE OF A PETITION TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS.
TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE AND NEED FOR QUICK ACCESS TO AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS.
TO COMMEND THE ARKANSAS SUPREME COURT'S ADOPTION OF RULE XVII OF THE RULES GOVERNING ADMISSION TO THE BAR OF ARKANSAS.
TO CONGRATULATE THE FORT SMITH NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL TEAMS.
TO CONGRATULATE THE IZARD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL COUGARS FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS.
TO COMMEND THE MISS HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION.
TO CONGRATULATE THE MARION HIGH SCHOOL PATRIOTS FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS.
TO ENCOURAGE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO APPROVE THE UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT (USMCA) TO ENSURE CONTINUITY IN TRADE BETWEEN THE THREE NORTH AMERICAN ECONOMIC PARTNERS.
TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE IMPORTANCE AND NEED FOR AN INSURER TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR ADEQUATE TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT UNTIL AN INSURED'S DAMAGED MOTOR VEHICLE IR REPAIRED.
TO CELEBRATE AND RECOGNIZE WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO ESTABLISH A CHIROPRACTIC STUDENT PRECEPTORSHIP PROGRAM.
TO REQUIRE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE AUDIT TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF SELECTED POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND TRANSACTIONS OF REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COUNTY OFFICIALS AND CIVIL OFFICE-HOLDING.
TO CREATE THE GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2019.
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 CREATE A BILL OF RIGHTS FOR MUNICIPAL FIREFIGHTERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES ON PUBLIC STREETS AND HIGHWAYS.
TO PROMOTE THE PURCHASE OF HEALTHY PRODUCTS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS.
CRUMP'S LAW.
CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES AT RAILROAD CROSSINGS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE DISTRICT COURTS OF INDEPENDENCE, FULTON, AND IZARD COUNTIES.
TO CREATE THE GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION RESIDENCY EXPANSION BOARD; TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO DISTRIBUTE PLANNING GRANTS TO CERTAIN ENTITIES IN ORDER TO EXPAND FIRST-YEAR RESIDENCY PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS.
TO PROHIBIT THE REQUIREMENT THAT A STUDENT PARTICIPATING IN AN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY, INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITY, OR ORGANIZED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PAY FOR INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP INSTRUCTION.
TO ESTABLISH THE EMPOWER INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS ACT OF 2019; TO AMEND PORTIONS OF THE LAW IMPACTING INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948; AND TO AMEND DEFINITIONS OF "EMPLOYEE", "EMPLOYMENT", AND "EMPLOYMENT STATUS" WITHIN TITLE 11.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING OPEN BURNING OF VEGETATIVE STORM DEBRIS.
TO AMEND THE MINIMUM WAGE ACT OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND TO AMEND THE MINIMUM WAGE RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 5 OF 2018.
TO REQUIRE REPORTING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OF PATIENT TRANSFERS FROM A LAY MIDWIFE.
TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF TELEMEDICINE CREDENTIALING IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE USED TIRE RECYCLING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT; AND TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT LAW.
TO AMEND THE LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE USED AS A WRECKER OR TOW VEHICLE.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION; AND TO EXEMPT PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING FROM REGULATION BY THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ANNUAL CAREER SERVICE RECOGNITION PAYMENTS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES.
TO AMEND CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
TO PROVIDE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS ACCESS AND INFORMATION CONCERNING STATE-SPONSORED LIFE INSURANCE.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS FRANCHISE PRACTICES ACT; AND TO CLARIFY CHOICE OF LAW CLAUSES IN A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT.
TO AMEND THE RENTAL PURCHASE ACT.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
TO ESTABLISH THE SMALL WIRELESS FACILITY DEPLOYMENT ACT.
TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO EXEMPT SECURITY PLANS RELATED TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA FACILITIES.
TO ALLOW FOR CASINO GAMING IN POPE COUNTY, JOHNSON COUNTY, OR CONWAY COUNTY; TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 100; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "HOME-BREWED BEER"; AND TO AUTHORIZE A MANUFACTURER OF HOME-BREWED BEER TO REMOVE HOME-BREWED BEER FROM THE MANUFACTURER'S PREMISES FOR PERSONAL OR FAMILY USE.
TO EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967 AND KEEP CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS AND INFORMATION CONCERNING A LOTTERY WINNER.
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 AMEND THE STATUTES CONCERNING THE LIMITATIONS ON FINANCIAL PENALTIES IN ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT SYSTEMS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING LOCAL GOVERNMENT BONDS; AND TO ALLOW A MUNICIPALITY'S OR COUNTY'S PORTION OF THE NET CASINO GAMING RECEIPTS TAX REVENUES TO BE PLEDGED FOR THE REPAYMENT OF CERTAIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT BONDS.
CONCERNING A SUSPENSION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR POSSESSING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
CONCERNING THE REEMPLOYMENT OF CERTAIN RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS TAX REFORM ACT OF 2019; AND TO REFORM THE SALES TAX, INCOME TAX, PROPERTY TAX, AND FRANCHISE TAX LAWS OF THE STATE.
CONCERNING PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO MINORS IN A STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY; CONCERNING PAROLE DISCHARGE FOR OFFENDERS WHO ARE MINORS; AND CONCERNING THE REINSTATEMENT OF CERTAIN RIGHTS FOR MINORS WHO ARE OFFENDERS.
TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT; TO MAINTAIN FUNDING FOR CURRENT PROPERTY TAX RELIEF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE EXCESS FUNDS IN THE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF TRUST FUND; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING PERMANENCY GOALS THAT ARE AUTHORIZED BY THE COURT AT A PERMANENCY PLANNING HEARING.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE CODE WITH RESPECT TO OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AND TRADITIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL WAIVERS; AND TO AMEND PROVISIONS CONCERNING SCHOOLS OF INNOVATION.
TO AMEND THE EDUCATIONAL LICENSES ISSUED BY THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND TRANSPORTATION FEES.
TO REPEAL THE EXEMPTION TO CERTAIN LAWS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT RECOGNIZE IN THEIR POLICIES ORGANIZATIONS THAT REPRESENT TEACHERS IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF NEGOTIATING EDUCATIONAL MATTERS.
TO REQUIRE PHYSICIANS TO HAVE CERTAIN QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM ABORTIONS; AND TO REPEAL THE PRESUMPTION OF VIABILITY OF A FETUS AT THE TWENTY-FIFTH WEEK OF PREGNANCY.
TO MODIFY THE STATUTES CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF A FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AMENDING THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION; TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING APPLICATIONS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE V.
TO REGULATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS AND THIRD-PARTY SPOOFING PROVIDERS.
TO ALLOW FOR AFFILIATE TRANSFER BETWEEN INSURERS.
TO AMEND THE STATUTES CONCERNING THE BOOKS AND RECORDS REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE ARKANSAS INSURANCE CODE; AND TO MODIFY THE TRADE PRACTICES ACT UNDER THE ARKANSAS INSURANCE CODE.
CONCERNING THE PUBLIC POLICY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS UNDER THE INSURANCE LAWS OF THIS STATE.
TO DESIGNATE THE SHOTGUN AS THE OFFICIAL STATE FIREARM.
TO TRANSFER THE ARKANSAS WIRELESS INFORMATION NETWORK TO THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH A HARD CIDER MANUFACTURING PERMIT; TO AMEND EXISTING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMITS TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF HARD CIDER; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF THE LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1942.
TO BAN USE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN FOOD AND DRINK EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING A DISTILLER OR MANUFACTURER PERMIT; TO AUTHORIZE OFF-PREMISES SALES OF VINOUS LIQUOR; TO AUTHORIZE ON-PREMISES SALES OF VINOUS LIQUOR BY THE DRINK; AND TO AUTHORIZE A VINOUS LIQUOR TASTING EVENT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN FINANCIAL PROCEDURES OF A FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT.
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 AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT TO PROMULGATE RULES REGARDING LABELING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND TO RECEIVE AND INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS; AND TO AUTHORIZE A CIVIL PENALTY.
TO REQUIRE A HEALTHCARE PAYOR TO DISCLOSE ON A MEMBER IDENTIFICATION CARD WHETHER A HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN IS INSURED OR SELF-FUNDED; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW A MANUFACTURER TO SPONSOR AND PROVIDE ADVERTISING MATERIALS TO A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION HOLDING A LARGE ATTENDANCE FACILITY PERMIT.