House Calendar
Monday, April 5, 2021
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:30 AM)
TO PROVIDE FOR VOLUNTARY POST-ADOPTION CONTACT AGREEMENTS.
TO SUPPORT ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMUNITY SCHOOL APPROACH.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONTRIBUTIONS TO AN ABLE ACCOUNT UNDER THE ACHIEVING A BETTER LIFE EXPERIENCE PROGRAM ACT.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS AFFORDABLE ENERGY ACT.
TO CLARIFY AND EXPAND THE PRESCRIPTION LIMITATIONS IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
TO CREATE THE REBOOT PILOT PROGRAM; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR BUSINESSES THAT HIRE CERTAIN FORMER OFFENDERS
CONCERNING CHILD SUPPORT OWED BY A NONCUSTODIAL PARENT WHO IS INCARCERATED.
TO CREATE THE BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PILOT PROGRAM FOR STATE-SUPPORTED TWO-YEAR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HEALTHCARE DECISIONS ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN BY A LOCAL GOVERNMENT; AND TO ADD NEW DEFINITIONS UNDER EMINENT DOMAIN.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF STATE TAX RECORDS AND OTHER REVENUE INFORMATION; AND TO ALLOW THE BUREAU OF LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH TO HAVE DIRECT ACCESS TO STATE TAX RECORDS AND OTHER REVENUE INFORMATION.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING MEDICATION ASSISTIVE PERSONS; AND TO ALLOW EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES IN CERTAIN FACILITIES.
Bills for Consideration
(1:00 PM)
CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OR STORAGE OF A PERSON'S FIREARM WHEN A PERSON LEAVES HIS OR HER FIREARM INSIDE OF HIS OR HER CAR IN HIS OR HER EMPLOYER'S PARKING LOT.
TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOL SAFETY AWARENESS TO REDUCE PREVENTABLE ACCIDENTAL DROWNING DEATHS OF CHILDREN WHO ARE UNDER FIVE (5) YEARS OF AGE IN RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOLS.
TO PROCLAIM APRIL 2021 AS AUTISM AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE MONTH IN ARKANSAS.
TO ENSURE THAT REIMBURSEMENT IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED VIA TELEMEDICINE CONTINUES AFTER THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSES OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE SECOND DEGREE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE THIRD DEGREE WHEN COMMITTED BY A MINOR.
CONCERNING THE SUPERVISION FEE FOR PROBATION AND PAROLE.
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 PERMIT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967 TO CONSIDER CERTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; AND TO PERMIT A GOVERNING BODY'S ATTORNEY TO ATTEND CERTAIN EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RIGHT OF A JUVENILE TO REMAIN IN FOSTER CARE AFTER REACHING THE AGE OF MAJORITY.
TO BE KNOWN AS THE "SAFE TRAILS ACT"; TO PRESERVE, PROMOTE, AND SUSTAIN AN EXCELLENT QUALITY OF LIFE.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS TRUST CODE CONCERNING CREDITOR CLAIMS AGAINST PROPERTY HELD IN SPENDTHRIFT AND DISCRETIONARY TRUSTS.
CONCERNING THE VIOLATION OF A NO CONTACT ORDER ISSUED BY A COURT IN RELATION TO CERTAIN OFFENSES, INCLUDING SEX TRAFFICKING-RELATED AND TERRORISTIC THREATENING OFFENSES.
TO COMBAT SEX TRAFFICKING OF MINORS; AND TO PROTECT THE CHILDREN OF ARKANSAS FROM SEXUAL PREDATORS AND PEDOPHILES.
CONCERNING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE ON BAIL FOR PERSONS ARRESTED FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING-RELATED OFFENSES.
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "POLICY CANCELLATION"; AND TO CLARIFY THE MINIMUM NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY AND CASUALTY POLICIES.
CONCERNING CRITICAL INCIDENT DEBRIEFING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
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 AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CAMPAIGN SIGNS AND MATERIALS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CAMPAIGN FINANCE; TO REPEAL THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING CARRYOVER FUNDS; TO MODIFY THE USE OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ARKANSAS DISTILLERIES; TO AUTHORIZE SELF-DISTRIBUTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS TO USE FUNDING TO PROVIDE FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS AT NO CHARGE IN EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL AND OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL.
TO REQUIRE EMPLOYEES OF CERTAIN HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO HAVE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.
TO AMEND THE RESTRICTED LIFETIME MASTER ELECTRICIAN LICENSE; AND TO CREATE A RESTRICTED LIFETIME JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN LICENSE.
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 CREATE THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE STUDY ON MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.
TO AMEND § 5-73-122; AND CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "FACILITY" AS IT IS USED IN REGARD TO THE POSSESSION OF A FIREARM.
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "PERSON" IN THE ARKANSAS CRIMINAL CODE.
TO ESTABLISH ARKANSAS AS A SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUARY STATE; CONCERNING THE RIGHTS OF A PERSON WHO POSSESSES A FIREARM; AND TO REQUIRE RATIFICATION TO RECOGNIZE FEDERAL FIREARMS LAWS.
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 AUTHORIZE OCCUPATIONAL OR PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.
TO ENSURE THAT ALL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ARE REIMBURSED FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES BY THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
TO MODERNIZE AND STRENGTHEN NURSING FACILITY STAFFING STANDARDS AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
TO AMEND THE DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY; AND TO REPEAL THE PENALTY FOR THE KNOWING REFUSAL OF RIGHT OF ENTRY AND INSPECTION TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PERSONNEL.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COVERAGE FOR COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING.
TO AMEND CERTAIN LAWS REGARDING APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING PROGRAMS AND RELATED DUTIES; TO AMEND AND ESTABLISH APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEES; AND TO AMEND THE USE OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CRAFT TRAINING TRUST FUND.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE 2015 SCHOOL SAFETY ACT; AND TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS CENTER FOR SCHOOL SAFETY OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE INSTITUTE ADVISORY BOARD.
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 THE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING VISUAL ART, MUSIC, AND PERFORMING ARTS REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES FIVE (5) AND SIX (6) ENROLLED IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS THAT ARE NOT CONFIGURED AS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
CONCERNING RULEMAKING AUTHORITY UNDER THE SCHOOL COUNSELING IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2019.
TO REQUIRE HOLOCAUST EDUCATION BE TAUGHT IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO AMEND TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING MINORITY TEACHER AND MINORITY ADMINISTRATOR RECRUITMENT PLANS; AND TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE EQUITY ASSISTANCE CENTER.
TO MANDATE THAT THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM COVER A CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR FOR AN INDIVIDUAL WITH DIABETES.
TO AMEND THE DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW RELATED TO THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION.
TO AUTHORIZE OFF-LABEL USE OF DRUG TREATMENTS TO TREAT MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES WITH PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME AND PEDIATRIC AUTOIMMUNE NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTION.
TO ENSURE THAT BENEFICIARIES OF THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM HAVE ACCESS TO NEW PRODUCTS AND LABEL EXPANSIONS APPROVED BY THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION.
TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD; AND TO AMEND THE SUPERVISION AND PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.
TO PROHIBIT VIDEOTAPING OR SHARING PHOTOGRAPHS OR VIDEO OF RESIDENTS OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES WITHOUT THEIR CONSENT TO THE INTERNET.
TO ENSURE THAT THE SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE EMPLOYS INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH VETERANS.
REQUIRING THE STATE TO OFFER A VICTIM OF SEXUAL ASSAULT THE CHOICE TO REQUIRE THE PERSON ACCUSED OF COMMITTING A SEXUAL ASSAULT ON THE VICTIM TO TAKE AN HIV TEST.
PERMITTING A PERSON CONVICTED OF AN ANTITRUST VIOLATION OR OTHER UNLAWFUL BUSINESS PRACTICE TO LAWFULLY POSSESS A FIREARM UNDER STATE LAW.
CONCERNING QUALIFIED IMMUNITY; AND TO AMEND § 21-9-301.
TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSES OF FERTILITY TREATMENT ABUSE AND FERTILITY TREATMENT FRAUD; AND TO CREATE THE CIVIL ACTION OF CIVIL FERTILITY FRAUD.
PERMITTING A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSEE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN A MUNICIPALLY OWNED OR MAINTAINED PARK.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW REGARDING STATE EMISSION PLANS FOR FOSSIL-FUEL-FIRED ELECTRIC GENERATING UNITS.