House Calendar
Friday, March 29, 2019
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:30 AM)
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING; AND TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ONLINE INSURANCE VERIFICATION SYSTEM ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DIVISION OF PROPERTY IN AN ACTION FOR DIVORCE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL COMPUTER NETWORK.
TO REVISE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS REGARDING SITE SELECTION FOR A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITY TO INCLUDE A TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS.
TO REQUIRE THAT THE RESULTS OF AN APPLICANT'S BACKGROUND CHECK BE SENT TO THE EDUCATIONAL ENTITY TO WHICH THE APPLICANT IS APPLYING.
CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION.
CONCERNING A THREAT TO COMMIT AN ACT OF MASS VIOLENCE ON SCHOOL PROPERTY.
CONCERNING THE AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES TO A VIOLATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION; AND CREATING A DEFENSE TO A VIOLATION OF A NO CONTACT ORDER.
TO REQUIRE AN ELECTIVE JOURNALISM COURSE TO BE OFFERED EACH SCHOOL YEAR AT A PUBLIC SCHOOL THAT SERVES STUDENTS IN GRADES NINE THROUGH TWELVE (9-12).
TO CREATE AN EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT, AN INCREASED STANDARD DEDUCTION, AND AN INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX REDUCTION; AND TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR INCOME TAX REDUCTIONS THROUGH NEW TAXES ON CIGARETTES AND E-CIGARETTES.
TO CREATE A BILL OF RIGHTS FOR MUNICIPAL FIREFIGHTERS.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(8:30 AM)
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.
CONCERNING THE MODIFICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT WHEN A NONCUSTODIAL PARENT IS INCARCERATED.
TO MODIFY LABELING OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS; AND TO REQUIRE PHYSICIANS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COUNSELING WHEN PRESCRIBING MEDICATIONS.
TO REQUIRE A STATE-SUPPORTED TWO-YEAR OR FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO DESIGNATE FROM AMONGST CURRENT STAFF MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION A HOMELESS AND FOSTER STUDENT LIAISON.
TO AMEND THE LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE USED AS A WRECKER OR TOW VEHICLE.
Bills for Consideration
(11:00 AM)
TO CREATE THE PROHIBITION OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF HUMAN CLONING AND DESTRUCTIVE EMBRYO RESEARCH ACT.
TO CONGRATULATE THE MAGNOLIA HIGH SCHOOL PANTHERS FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PRACTICE OF PHARMACY" TO ALLOW VACCINES AND IMMUNIZATIONS TO BE GIVEN TO A PERSON FROM SEVEN (7) YEARS OF AGE TO EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE UNDER A GENERAL WRITTEN PROTOCOL.
TO CONGRATULATE THE MAGNOLIA HIGH SCHOOL PANTHERS BOYS SWIM TEAM FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS.
TO UPDATE THE COLORECTAL CANCER PREVENTION, EARLY DETECTION, AND TREATMENT ACT.
TO ALLOW A HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENT APPROVED TO PARTICIPATE IN AN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITY AT A PRIVATE SCHOOL TO BEGIN PARTICIPATING IN AN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITY IMMEDIATELY UPON BEING APPROVED.
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "MOTOR VEHICLE" UNDER THE OMNIBUS DWI OR BWI ACT; AND CONCERNING A TEST FOR BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT WHEN A MOTOR VEHICLE OR BOATING ACCIDENT OCCURS.
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 PROHIBIT THE REQUIREMENT THAT A STUDENT PARTICIPATING IN AN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY, INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITY, OR ORGANIZED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PAY FOR INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP INSTRUCTION.
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 AMEND THE ARKANSAS FRANCHISE PRACTICES ACT; AND TO CLARIFY CHOICE OF LAW CLAUSES IN A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
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 LAW CONCERNING THE CITY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT.
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 AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PERMITS FOR THE HAULING OF AGRONOMIC OR HORTICULTURAL CROPS IN THEIR NATURAL STATE.
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.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR APPLYING FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE.
TO AMEND THE PERMANENT AUTOMOBILE LICENSING ACT OF 1967; AND TO SUSPEND THE ANNUAL MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EYESIGHT TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE.
TO AMEND THE ACHIEVING A BETTER LIFE EXPERIENCE PROGRAM ACT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO A DISABILITY SAVINGS ACCOUNT.
TO CREATE THE ACADEMIC SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIP.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING AUDITS OF SCHOOLS.
TO REVISE THE FAMILY SUPPORT CHART TO REFLECT PAYOR AND RECIPIENT INCOME.
CONCERNING THE TRANSITION FROM LOCAL DISTRICT COURTS TO STATE DISTRICT COURTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF TRAFFICKING; TO CREATE AN OFFENSE FOR THE UNLAWFUL SOLICITATION FOR THE RELINQUISHMENT OF PARENTAL RIGHTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ADOPTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE FOR QUALIFIED SPOUSAL TRUSTS IN ARKANSAS.
CONCERNING THE REEMPLOYMENT OF CERTAIN RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO BAN USE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN FOOD AND DRINK EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD; AND TO AMEND THE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTORS.
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 PROMOTE HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM; TO ESTABLISH AREAS OF A CITY OR TOWN THAT HIGHLIGHT RESTAURANT, ENTERTAINMENT, AND HOSPITALITY OPTIONS; TO ESTABLISH TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DESIGNATED ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS.
TO ADD RESTRICTIONS REGARDING ADVERTISING OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND USE OF CERTAIN SYMBOLS.
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 AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PENALTIES RELATED TO ADMINISTRATIVE INSPECTION WARRANTS EXECUTED BY THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DISTRACTED DRIVING TO COMPLY WITH DISTRACTED DRIVING REQUIREMENTS UNDER FEDERAL LAW.
TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX REFUND FOR MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT USED TO MODIFY, REPLACE, OR REPAIR MOLDS AND DIES USED IN MANUFACTURING.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE SPACE ON INCOME TAX FORMS FOR AN INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYER TO DESIGNATE MORE THAN ONE (1) ACCOUNT FOR THE DIRECT DEPOSIT OF THE TAXPAYER'S REFUND.
CONCERNING THE FINES, FEES, AND COSTS THAT MAY BE ASSESSED FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS.
TO AUTHORIZE AND REQUIRE THE ISSUANCE OF A TITLE FOR A WATERCRAFT; AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS MOTORBOAT REGISTRATION AND TITLING ACT.