House Calendar
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Speaker's ReReferral of Bills
(8:30 AM)
TO TEMPORARILY EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF AN EXPIRED LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN DURING THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:30 AM)
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC EMPLOYEES; AND TO PROHIBIT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING INDUSTRIAL HEMP PRODUCTION; TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS INDUSTRIAL HEMP ACT; AND TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS INDUSTRIAL HEMP PRODUCTION ACT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT ACT OF 2007; TO CREATE A CIVIL EVICTION PROCESS; AND TO REQUIRE MINIMUM HABITABILITY STANDARDS FOR TENANTS OF RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING PROCEDURAL ENHANCEMENTS TO ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS OF THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS TOBACCO PRODUCTS TAX ACT OF 1977.
TO CREATE THE FOOD FREEDOM ACT; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PRODUCERS OF HOMEMADE FOOD OR DRINK PRODUCTS FROM LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND INSPECTION.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION; AND TO CLARIFY THE ALLOCATION OF PRODUCTION AND COST FOLLOWING AN INTEGRATION ORDER.
TO CREATE THE EARN AND LEARN ACT OF 2021; AND TO ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO WORK AND EARN A PAYCHECK WHILE ALSO FULFILLING LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND GAINING THE SKILLS TO FILL THE NEEDS OF AN EXPANDING WORKFORCE.
CONCERNING A DEFENDANT'S ABILITY OR INABILITY TO PAY A FINE OR FEE.
TO AMEND THE EXCEPTIONS TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE DISCLOSURE OF TAXPAYER INFORMATION; AND TO DESIGNATE THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION AS THE OFFICIAL CUSTODIAN OF CERTAIN RECORDS.
TO ADOPT RECENT CHANGES TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
TO AUTHORIZE THE WAIVER OF CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAXES ON UTILITIES AND CARRIERS; AND TO CREATE A STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON THE COLLECTION OF CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAXES ON UTILITIES AND CARRIERS.
CONCERNING THE RELEASE FROM CUSTODY OF A PERSON ON BAIL OR BY THE ISSUANCE OF A CITATION.
TO IMPROVE STUDENT OUTCOMES BY PROVIDING STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND GUIDANCE COUNSELORS WITH RELIABLE INFORMATION REGARDING THE COST OF COLLEGE AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN ARKANSAS.
Bills for Consideration
(1:00 PM)
TO AMEND THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE PARKS, RECREATION, AND TRAVEL COMMISSION RELATED TO FEES FOR SERVICES; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE PARKS DIVISION TO UTILIZE DYNAMIC PRICING FOR EVENTS, SERVICES, AND OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS.
TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN PERMIT HOLDERS TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DIRECTLY TO CONSUMERS TO BE CONSUMED OFF-PREMISES OR DELIVERED TO THE CONSUMER AT A LOCATION OFF-PREMISES.
PERMITTING A PERSON CONVICTED OF AN ANTITRUST VIOLATION OR OTHER UNLAWFUL BUSINESS PRACTICE TO LAWFULLY POSSESS A FIREARM UNDER STATE LAW.
TO REMEMBER REPRESENTATIVE CHARLIE STEWART AND TO HONOR HIS COMMITMENT TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
TO EMPHASIZE THE VALUE OF WATERFOWL AND WATERFOWL HABITAT IN ARKANSAS TO THE ECONOMY, RECREATION, HERITAGE, AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE STATE; AND TO SUPPORT EFFORTS THAT BOOST THIS CRITICAL PART OF THE STATE'S ECONOMY.
CALLING UPON THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO RESPECT AND HONOR CIVIL DISCOURSE IN THE INTEREST OF UNITING THE CITIZENS OF OUR STATE AND NATION.
TO CREATE A STATE MEAT INSPECTION PROGRAM; TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS INSPECTION ACT; TO TRANSFER AUTHORITY OVER MEAT INSPECTION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES.
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.
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 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.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MILK STABILIZATION BOARD ACT; TO AMEND POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ARKANSAS MILK STABILIZATION BOARD; AND TO SET THE PRICE TO BE PAID FOR MILK PRODUCED AND SOLD IN ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND LAWS RELATED TO PLANT INDUSTRIES REGARDING PESTICIDE CONTROL, FERTILIZER REGISTRATION, AND LIME VENDOR LICENSING.
TO AMEND THE STATUTES CONCERNING PROCURERS; AND TO REGULATE THE USE OF A PROCURER BY A LICENSED CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS FAIRNESS IN COST SHARING ACT.
TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS LIFELINE INDIVIDUAL VERIFICATION EFFORT CORPORATION ACT.
TO REQUIRE THAT CASINOS REPORT GAMBLING WINNINGS TO THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION AND WITHHOLD ARKANSAS INCOME TAX ON GAMBLING WINNINGS.
TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN RURAL AREAS OF ARKANSAS; AND TO EXPAND THE OPTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTING AND OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLE RACING FACILITIES IN CERTAIN RURAL AREAS.
TO ALLOW REVIEW OF PRESIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE ORDERS; TO ALLOW THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REVIEW PRESIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE ORDERS; AND TO ADDRESS IMPLEMENTATION OF A PRESIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE ORDER UNDER REVIEW.
TO AMEND THE LAW TO REQUIRE THAT PERSONNEL OF PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINTS OR DISPATCH CENTERS THAT OFFER PRE-ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CONDITIONS BE TRAINED IN TELEPHONE CPR.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF A REGULATORY DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, THE APPOINTMENT OF A REGULATORY ADMINISTRATOR, AND THE ASSIGNMENT OF ENFORCEMENT AGENTS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE REVIEW OF NEWLY ENACTED LAWS AND THE ADOPTION OF REQUIRED RULES.
TO AUTHORIZE THE HVACR LICENSING BOARD TO ESTABLISH CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR A SPECIFIC CLASS OF LICENSE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CAPITOL ARTS AND GROUNDS COMMISSION; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CAPITOL ARTS AND GROUNDS COMMISSION; AND TO ALLOW THE PROMULGATION OF RULES.
TO REPEAL THE ADOPT A DOCUMENT PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING WAREHOUSE FACILITIES AND MUNICIPAL PORT AUTHORITIES.
TO AMEND A MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER UTILITY STATUTORY REQUIREMENT TO BE CONSISTENT WITH MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY LAW.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HIGHWAY REVENUE DISTRIBUTION LAW; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF HIGHWAY REVENUE TO COUNTY AND CITY FUNDS.
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.
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.
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 TRANSFER THE GREAT RIVER ROAD DIVISION INTO THE TOURISM DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM.
TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS PAWNBROKER ACT.
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE LANGUAGE CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS HOME INSPECTOR REGISTRATION BOARD.
TO EXTEND THE SUNSET DATE FOR THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA SPECIAL PRIVILEGE TAX ACT OF 2017; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING REPRESENTATION OF A CORPORATE OR BUSINESS ENTITY IN A CLAIM OR ACTION FILED WITH THE ARKANSAS STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION.
TO AMEND THE AWARD PROCEDURE FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING THE TIME FOR SUBMITTING A PROTEST UNDER THE ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW; TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RETAIL WATER PROVIDERS AND RELATED SERVICE.
TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL AID FUND TO DISTRIBUTE MUNICIPAL AID TO NEWLY INCORPORATED MUNICIPALITIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND PURCHASING PROCEDURES FOR COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES.