House Calendar
Monday, March 29, 2021
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:30 AM)
CONCERNING THE USE OF STUDENT RESTRAINTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS OR EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS.
TO ALLOW A CONTIGUOUS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO CONSOLIDATE WITH AN AFFECTED DISTRICT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 98, ALSO KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016"; AND TO MODIFY REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING A PHARMACIST CONSULTANT.
TO ENABLE THE ARKANSAS RACING COMMISSION TO REQUIRE CERTAIN EMPLOYEES AND SERVICE INDUSTRY PERSONNEL TO APPLY FOR A LICENSE AND BE SUBJECT TO BACKGROUND CHECKS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON SUNDAY; AND TO ALLOW THE GOVERNING BODY OF A CITY OR COUNTY TO CALL A REFERENDUM ELECTION FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON SUNDAY.
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR A TEACHER’S QUALIFIED CLASSROOM INVESTMENT EXPENSE.
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REIMBURSEMENT RATES IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM FOR VAGUS NERVE STIMULATION THERAPY SYSTEM DEVICES.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ARKANSAS DISTILLERIES; TO AUTHORIZE SELF-DISTRIBUTION; TO AUTHORIZE OUT-OF-STATE DIRECT TO CONSUMER SHIPMENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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.
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "PERSON" IN THE ARKANSAS CRIMINAL CODE.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE STUDY ON MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.
TO CREATE THE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE PATHWAY PILOT PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE RESOURCE ACT; AND TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OFFICER, ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS CITED, AND THE JUDICIAL VENUE WHERE CITATIONS ARE FILED.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ABSENTEE BALLOTS; TO AMEND ELECTION LAW; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SPOILED BALLOTS.
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 AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING OWNERSHIP AND POSSESSION OF REAL PROPERTY.
CONCERNING SEXUAL ACTS WITH A MINOR; CONCERNING THE AGE AT WHICH A MINOR MAY LAWFULLY CONSENT TO A SEXUAL ACT.
CONCERNING INSURANCE PROCEEDS OF LIFE, HEALTH, ACCIDENT, AND DISABILITY POLICIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO MODIFY THE ARKANSAS CREDIT FOR REINSURANCE LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS STUDENT PROTECTION ACT.
TO TRANSFER THE OUACHITA RIVER COMMISSION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM; AND TO CREATE AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL STATE ENTITY TRANSFER.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2001; TO MODIFY THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; AND TO MODIFY NET-METERING FACILITIES FOR JUST COMPENSATION TO ARKANSAS CUSTOMERS.
TO PROVIDE FOR MEDICAL SPECIALIST EXAMINATIONS AND FORENSIC ASSESSMENTS DURING A CHILD MALTREATMENT INVESTIGATION.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(8:30 AM)
CONCERNING THE RECORDING OF INTERVIEWS OF ALLEGED OFFENDERS UNDER THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
CONCERNING NOTICE TO ALLEGED OFFENDERS OF THE RIGHT TO REQUEST AN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW UNDER THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM; TO ENSURE A SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM OF HEALTH BENEFITS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Bills for Consideration
(1:00 PM)
TO REMOVE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE SALESPERSON AND A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SALESPERSON; AND TO CREATE THE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIST EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM AND FUND.
TO CODIFY EXECUTIVE ORDERS 20-18 AND 20-34 TO ENSURE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO COMBAT COVID-19; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO THE DISPOSAL OF FOWL CARCASSES.
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 SCHOOL START DATE; TO ALLOW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS OF DIRECTORS TO ELECT TO IMPLEMENT AN ALTERNATE SCHOOL CALENDAR; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF A SCHOOL DAY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING OCCUPATIONAL CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS; AND TO ENSURE THAT LICENSEES WHO WERE LICENSED PRIOR TO THE ENACTMENT OF ACTS 2019, NO. 990, ARE ALLOWED TO MAINTAIN THEIR LICENSES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INDEMNIFICATION BY THE STATE FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS.
TO CREATE THE SMALL TOWN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SICK LEAVE FOR MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS.
TO PROMOTE SUCCESSFUL FAMILIES IN PUBLIC HOUSING.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REFERENCES IN THE ARKANSAS CODE TO FEDERAL LAW CONCERNING RELOCATION ASSISTANCE BY THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BICYCLE SAFETY; AND TO CLARIFY THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF A PERSON OPERATING A BICYCLE.
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS OF ARKANSAS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING OVERTAKING A BICYCLE.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS STUDENT-ATHLETE PUBLICITY RIGHTS ACT.
TO MAKE CHILDREN OF MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP UNDER THE SUCCEED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
TO ABOLISH THE ALLOCATION OF ENROLLMENT POSITIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE BASED ON CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AND ARKANSAS RESIDENCY.
ALLOWING A SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT TO INFORM A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER OF THE SUSPENSION OF A TEACHER OR A RECOMMENDATION FOR THE TERMINATION OF A TEACHER.
TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE; TO ALLOW CAMPAIGN FUNDS TO PAY CHILDCARE EXPENSES; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
TO CREATE THE LOGGING AND WOOD FIBER TRANSPORTATION JOB CREATION INCENTIVE ACT; AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS WOOD ENERGY PRODUCTS AND FOREST MAINTENANCE INCOME TAX CREDIT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CAPITOL ZONING DISTRICT COMMISSION; AND CONCERNING THE APPEAL PROCESS OF A CAPITOL ZONING DISTRICT COMMISSION ACTION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS AND OUTSIDE VENDORS.
TO AMEND THE FAIR MORTGAGE LENDING ACT.
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM MONEY SERVICES ACT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES ACT.
TO MODIFY THE DUE DATE FOR SEMIANNUAL REPORTS OF BURIAL ASSOCIATIONS.
TO ESTABLISH THE ONLINE MARKETPLACE CONSUMER INFORM ACT; TO REQUIRE THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION BY ONLINE MARKETPLACES TO BETTER INFORM CONSUMERS; TO REGULATE ONLINE MARKETPLACES TO STOP ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS MILITARY AFFAIRS COUNCIL ACT; TO ESTABLISH THE MILITARY AFFAIRS GRANT PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE HIGHER EDUCATION CONSUMER GUIDE ACT.
TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL OR A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO OFFER A HUNTING SAFETY COURSE AS PART OF ITS CURRICULUM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING HOLDING OFFICE IF CONVICTED OF A PUBLIC TRUST CRIME.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE AND RENEWAL OF A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE TO PROMOTE THE BUFFALO RIVER AND SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN SEARCY COUNTY.
TO REVERSE CHANGES MADE UNDER ACT 819 OF 2019 AND RETURN THE ADMINISTRATION AND COLLECTION OF THE FRANCHISE TAX TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND TITLE 23 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO ENSURE THE STABILITY OF THE INSURANCE MARKET IN ARKANSAS; AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTH AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ME ACT OF 2021 AND THE ARKANSAS HEALTH AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ME PROGRAM.