House Calendar
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:30 AM)
TO BE KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS PHOENIX ACT OF 2021"; CONCERNING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES; AND CONCERNING THE TRAINING GIVEN TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FOR SITUATIONS IN WHICH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS SUSPECTED.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR'S LIEN NOTICE REQUIREMENT.
TO REGULATE THE AUDIO RECORDING AND PERMITTED ATTENDEES AT CERTAIN EXECUTIVE SESSIONS HELD BY MUNICIPALITIES; AND TO REQUIRE MUNICIPALITIES TO REIMBURSE PLAINTIFFS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT GRANT PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS TRUST FUND ACT.
CONCERNING CHILD SUPPORT OWED BY A NONCUSTODIAL PARENT WHO IS INCARCERATED.
TO PROVIDE FOR JURISDICTIONAL COOPERATION REGARDING ARRESTS, SEARCHES, AND SEIZURES BY FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.
TO REQUIRE EMPLOYEES OF CERTAIN HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO HAVE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK; AND TO CREATE A RAPBACK PROGRAM UNDER THE DIVISION OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE.
TO CONGRATULATE THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FAYETTEVILLE MEN'S ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR QUALIFYING FOR THE ELITE EIGHT TOURNAMENT FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1995 AND FOR AN INCREDIBLE SEASON.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE TAX INFORMATION THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED TO A CITY OR COUNTY BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION.
TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS LEGAL INSURANCE ACT.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(8:30 AM)
CONCERNING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF LEGAL FEES INCURRED BY ELECTED STATE OFFICIALS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ENCOURAGE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REVIEW ISSUES RELATED TO DAIRY PRODUCTS AND MAKE CHANGES TO IMPROVE FEDERAL MILK MARKETING ORDERS IN ORDER TO BETTER SUPPORT DAIRY FARMERS.
TO ALLOW AN ELECTED STATE OFFICIAL TO OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT FOR LEGAL FEES AND COSTS; TO AMEND A PROVISION OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION AND PORTIONS OF LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE CLIMATE REGULATORY ARKANSAS PLUMBING ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Bills for Consideration
(1:00 PM)
CONCERNING THE IDENTIFICATION AND ELIMINATION OF UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY POSITIONS FROM THE BUDGETS OF STATE AGENCIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO RECOGNIZE THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GLAMS PROGRAM.
TO RECOGNIZE THE LEE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONS.
TO RECOGNIZE THE HARRISON LADY GOBLINS BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONS.
TO RECOGNIZE THAT ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF CHILDREN IS A SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM; TO COMMEND THE IMPORTANT WORK BEING DONE TO COMBAT THE PROBLEM; AND TO PROCLAIM APRIL 11, 2021, AS “CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER DAY”.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING FERAL HOGS.
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 LAW CONCERNING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORDERS OF PROTECTION; AND CONCERNING COURSE OF CONTROL.
CONCERNING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION, TRANSPORTATION, AND USE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A TOW BUSINESS TO GIVE PUBLIC NOTICE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO ALLOW PUBLIC NOTICE TO BE GIVEN ON A WEBSITE.
TO SPECIFY THE TYPES OF FLAGS THAT MAY BE FLOWN ON PUBLIC SCHOOL CAMPUSES.
TO PROHIBIT REQUIRING PUBLIC SCHOOL AND INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION EMPLOYEES FROM ADDRESSING A STUDENT BY A TERM THAT IDENTIFIES A STUDENT AS MALE OR FEMALE AND THAT IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE STUDENT'S BIOLOGICAL SEX.
TO CREATE THE RELIGIOUS VIEWPOINT ANTIDISCRIMINATION ACT.
TO AUTHORIZE THE HVACR LICENSING BOARD TO ESTABLISH CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR A SPECIFIC CLASS OF LICENSE.
TO REQUIRE TRAINING CONCERNING A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S DUTY TO INTERVENE WHEN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OBSERVES THE USE OF EXCESSIVE FORCE BY ANOTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
TO AMEND ELECTION PROCEDURES; TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTION OFFICIALS; TO AMEND THE LOCATION OF POLLING PLACES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE VOTER REGISTRATION LIST.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW; AND TO PROVIDE CLARITY, EQUITY, AND CONSISTENCY IN THE PROCUREMENT LAWS.
TO ESTABLISH A PROPERTY OWNER'S RIGHT TO REPAIR ANY DEFECT OR DISREPAIR ON THE PREMISES.
TO PROHIBIT A CHANGE TO A DESIGNATED OR NAMED BENEFICIARY OF A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY OR ANNUITY CONTRACT THROUGH A WILL.
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 AMEND THE LAW REGARDING MICROBREWERY-RESTAURANT PRIVATE CLUBS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ADVERTISING BY MICROBREWERY-RESTAURANT PRIVATE CLUBS.
TO AMEND THE AUTHORITY OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION.
CONCERNING THE FEE CHARGED FOR A PHONE CALL BY AN INMATE IN A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.
TO ALLOW A LIMITED EXEMPTION FOR RULE PROMULGATION FOR ENTITIES NOT SUBJECT TO THE ARKANSAS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT; AND TO ALLOW AN ALTERNATIVE PROCESS FOR FILING A RULE.
CONCERNING THE USE OF AUDIO MEDIA, VISUAL MEDIA, AND AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, DISPATCH CENTERS, PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINTS, JAILS, AND DETENTION CENTERS.
CREATING A CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST A COMMERCIAL WEBSITE OPERATOR THAT POSTS INCORRECT OR INACCURATE BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT A PERSON.
TO PROVIDE RELIEF FOR RESTAURANTS; TO ALLOW RESTAURANTS TO EXPAND OUTDOOR DINING; TO DELAY THE PAYMENT OF RESTAURANT SALES TAXES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH A FAIR-FUNDING PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; TO REPEAL EXISTING LAW REGARDING LIVESTOCK SHOWS AND FAIRS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE AGRI FAIR FUND.
TO ALLOW CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS TO ATTEND HEARINGS CONCERNING MATTERS HEARD UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989.
TO ALLOW A PARENT TO APPOINT A TEMPORARY GUARDIAN FOR HIS OR HER MINOR CHILD IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OF THE PARENT.