House Calendar
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:30 AM)
TO CREATE THE UNIVERSAL LICENSING RECOGNITION ACT.
TO BE KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS SECOND AMENDMENT LIBERTIES SAFEGUARDS ACT"; TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND PUBLIC OFFICERS TO DISREGARD UNCONSTITUTIONAL OVERREACHES OF POWER; AND TO PROTECT THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF ARKANSANS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE LAWFUL DISPLAY OF A LICENSE PLATE; AND TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION ALLOWING CERTAIN DEVICES TO OBSCURE A LICENSE PLATE.
CONCERNING THE TAKING OF FINGERPRINTS, A DNA SAMPLE, AND PHOTOGRAPH FOR A PERSON ARRESTED FOR A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PENALTY FOR A DRIVER WHO FAILS TO REMAIN AT THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT THAT RESULTS IN DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORDERS OF PROTECTION; AND CONCERNING COERCIVE CONTROL.
CONCERNING THE RELEASE FROM CUSTODY OF A PERSON ON BAIL OR BY THE ISSUANCE OF A CITATION.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYER" UNDER THE ARKANSAS INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING ACT OF 1965.
TO AUTHORIZE THE OFFSET OF A TAX REFUND TOWARD A TAX DELINQUENCY WHEN A FINAL ASSESSMENT OF TAX HAS BEEN ISSUED.
TO MODIFY THE CURRICULUM OF MASSAGE THERAPY SCHOOLS; AND TO ALLOW REMOTE EDUCATION IN AN ONLINE FORMAT AND IN-PERSON TRAINING WITH A MASTER MASSAGE THERAPIST TO MEET THE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS.
TO MODIFY THE AUDITS AND DUTIES OF THE INTERNAL AUDIT SECTION; TO GRANT THE INTERNAL AUDIT SECTION SUBPOENA POWER; AND TO REQUIRE UNIFORMITY IN ALL AUDITS CONDUCTED IN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH.
TO PROHIBIT MANDATORY COVID-19 IMMUNIZATIONS OR VACCINATIONS FOR STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES AND A REQUIREMENT FOR A VACCINATION OR IMMUNIZATION FOR COVID-19 EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH THE HIGHLY QUALIFIED PROFESSOR AND TEACHER ACT.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL REGULATION OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING DESIGN.
CONCERNING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION, TRANSPORTATION, AND USE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW RELATED TO THE MANAGEMENT AND SALE OF TAX-DELINQUENT LANDS BY THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS.
TO CREATE THE INDEPENDENT TAX APPEALS COMMISSION ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE HEARING AND APPEAL OF STATE TAX DISPUTES; AND TO PROVIDE CONFORMING CHANGES RELATED TO THE CREATION OF THE INDEPENDENT TAX APPEALS COMMISSION ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RIGHTS OF INCAPACITATED PERSONS; CONCERNING TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIPS, INCAPACITY HEARINGS, AND INCAPACITY DETERMINATIONS; AND TO REPEAL THE LAW CONCERNING THE RIGHTS OF RELATIVES.
Bills for Consideration
(1:00 PM)
TO CLARIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRY RECORDS CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR IN-HOME CAREGIVERS OF MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES.
TO DEFINE AND CLARIFY RECIPROCAL SERVICE CREDIT AMONG THE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RETIREMENT SYSTEMS GENERALLY; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RECIPROCAL SERVICE CREDIT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
CONCERNING VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT, DEFERRED RETIREMENT, EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS, THE BENEFIT MULTIPLIER, THE ELECTION TO PARTICIPATE, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AND SYSTEM COSTS.
TO CREATE THE PARENT-CHILD INTRASTATE RELOCATION ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE CODE CONCERNING STATE FOUNDATION FUNDING AID; TO CREATE THE TEACHER SALARY EQUALIZATION FUND; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING AMOUNTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS CHILD ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT ACT.
TO REQUIRE THE ASSESSMENT COORDINATION DIVISION TO ISSUE CERTAIN ANNUAL REPORTS; AND TO PROHIBIT NEW OR UPDATED ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES FROM BECOMING EFFECTIVE UNTIL THEY HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
CONCERNING THE POSSESSION AND USE OF PEPPER SPRAY OR TEAR GAS.
CONCERNING THE SCHEDULING OF A SCHEDULE VI CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DELETION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE FROM SCHEDULE VI.
CONCERNING A SEX OFFENDER'S ABILITY TO RESIDE WITH A MINOR.
TO RESTRICT THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A SEX OFFENDER MAY BE PERMITTED ON OR NEAR THE PREMISES OF A CHILDCARE FACILITY; AND TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO CERTAIN PERSONS WHEN A SEX OFFENDER IS ON THE PREMISES OF A CHILDCARE FACILITY.
CONCERNING COURT REPORTERS AND TRANSCRIPT FEES.
CONCERNING PAYMENT FOR A COURT TRANSCRIPT.
CONCERNING RETIRED DISTRICT COURT JUDGES; AND CONCERNING APPOINTED SPECIAL JUDGES.
CONCERNING A CURRENT OR FORMER JUDGE'S ABILITY TO LAWFULLY CARRY A HANDGUN WHERE CARRYING A HANDGUN WOULD OTHERWISE BE PROHIBITED.
CONCERNING THE COMPREHENSIVE CRIMINAL RECORD SEALING ACT OF 2013; AND CONCERNING SEALING A FELONY CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE CONVICTION.
TO ALLOW PHARMACISTS TO TREAT CERTAIN HEALTH CONDITIONS; TO MODIFY PHYSICIAN DISPENSING; AND TO ALLOW DELEGATION OF PHYSICIAN DISPENSING.
TO CREATE THE INFORMED CONSENT FOR CHEMICAL ABORTION ACT.
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING CONTRACTS, REPORTS, AND RECORDS OF PEST CONTROL SERVICES.
TO UPDATE THE VOLUNTEER HEALTH CARE ACT; AND TO INCLUDE THERAPISTS, ADDICTION SPECIALISTS, AND COUNSELORS IN THE VOLUNTEER HEALTHCARE PROGRAM.
TO CREATE THE COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION ADVANCEMENT ACT OF 2021.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT; AND TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2015.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE COLLEGE AND CAREER COACHES PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FOR PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES; AND TO ALLOW PRIVATE SCHOOLS TO ESTABLISH AND APPOINT AN INSTITUTIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE RIGHT TO READ ACT.
TO REQUIRE EARTHQUAKE SAFETY DRILLS IN CERTAIN AREAS; AND TO TRANSFER THE REQUIREMENT TO CONDUCT TORNADO SAFETY DRILLS FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TO THE DIVISION OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION.
RENAMING THE CORRECTIONAL SCHOOL SYSTEM OPERATED BY THE DIVISION OF CORRECTION THE "ARKANSAS CORRECTIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT".
CONCERNING MANDATORY CONTRIBUTORY MEMBER DESIGNATION FOR EMPLOYEES UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ADD AN EXCEPTION FROM NURSING LICENSURE TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES OF A CITY OR COUNTY DETENTION CENTER TO DRAW AND MEASURE GLUCAGON OR INSULIN FOR A PERSON WHO IS INCARCERATED OR IN CUSTODY.
TO AMEND THE ASSESSMENT FEE AND PROGRAM ON MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS WITHIN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO MODIFY THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR CERTIFICATION TO PRACTICE AS AN ORTHOTIC ASSISTANT, ORTHOTIC/PROSTHETIC ASSISTANT, OR PROSTHETIC ASSISTANT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING NONMUNICIPAL DOMESTIC SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.