House Calendar
Monday, April 12, 2021
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:30 AM)
TO REQUIRE SCHOOL NURSES TO PARTICIPATE IN NURSING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; TO REQUIRE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL NURSES; AND TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN A HEALTH SERVICES SURVEY.
TO PROHIBIT VIDEOTAPING OR SHARING PHOTOGRAPHS OR VIDEO OF RESIDENTS OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES WITHOUT THEIR CONSENT TO THE INTERNET.
CONCERNING VOICE STRESS EXAMINERS.
TO REQUIRE A PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURER OR A WHOLESALE PHARMACY DISTRIBUTOR THAT SELLS OR DISTRIBUTES INSULIN TO OFFER ENTITIES IN THIS STATE THE LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICE FOR INSULIN.
TO PHASE OUT THE SOFT DRINK TAX; AND TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO OFFSET THE REVENUE REDUCTION RESULTING FROM THE PHASEOUT OF THE SOFT DRINK TAX.
TO GOVERN MANDATORY COVID-19 IMMUNIZATIONS OR VACCINATIONS FOR STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR A VACCINATION OR IMMUNIZATION FOR COVID-19 EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY
TO CREATE THE HEALTHY ACTIVE ARKANSAS SCHOOLS ACT.
CONCERNING CRITICAL INCIDENT DEBRIEFING FOR FIREFIGHTERS.
TO CREATE A NETWORK OF CERTIFIED ACADEMIC LANGUAGE THERAPISTS TO PROVIDE A SPECIALIZED DYSLEXIA INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA OR RELATED READING AND WRITTEN-LANGUAGE DIFFICULTIES.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HEALTHCARE DECISIONS ACT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PHYSICIAN ORDER FOR LIFE-SUSTAINING TREATMENT ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN CLASSES OF COUNTY ROADS.
CONCERNING RIOT OFFENSES AND PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION OFFENSES; CONCERNING OFFENSES COMMITTED AGAINST FIRST RESPONDERS; CONCERNING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY OFFENSES; AND CONCERNING PROCEDURES UPON ARREST.
Bills for Consideration
(1:00 PM)
TO RECOGNIZE THE HARRISON LADY GOBLINS BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONS.
TO CONGRATULATE THE MELBOURNE HIGH SCHOOL LADY BEARKATZ FOR WINNING THE CLASS 2A BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
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 CONGRATULATE THE ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM ON AN INCREDIBLE SEASON AND QUALIFYING FOR THE NCAA TOURNAMENT.
CONCERNING RETIRED PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS CARRYING A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
CONCERNING OFFENSES COMMITTED AGAINST CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORDERS OF PROTECTION; AND CONCERNING COURSE OF CONTROL.
TO SPECIFY THE TYPES OF FLAGS THAT MAY BE FLOWN ON PUBLIC SCHOOL CAMPUSES.
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 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.
CONCERNING THE IDENTIFICATION AND ELIMINATION OF UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY POSITIONS FROM THE BUDGETS OF STATE AGENCIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE "QUINCY'S LAW"; AND TO PROVIDE FOR CONSIDERATION OF A DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS IN AN INVESTIGATION INVOLVING ABUSE UNDER THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
CONCERNING THE TAKING OF FINGERPRINTS, A DNA SAMPLE, AND PHOTOGRAPH FOR A PERSON ARRESTED FOR A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR.
CONCERNING INSURANCE PROCEEDS OF LIFE, HEALTH, ACCIDENT, AND DISABILITY POLICIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES OF FENTANYL AND HEROIN.
TO CREATE THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER ACT.
TO REQUIRE THAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS OBSERVE A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOLLOWING THE DAILY RECITATION OF THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE; AND TO REQUIRE THAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS RECITE THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AT SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES AND SPORTING EVENTS.
TO CLARITY THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES IS REQUIRED TO PROMULGATE RULES TO ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY FOR LONG-TERM CARE NURSING FACILITY PLACEMENT.
TO ESTABLISH THE PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT IN ARKANSAS.
TO PROHIBIT REQUIRING CERTAIN REFERRALS FROM A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER IN ORDER FOR A BENEFICIARY IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO RECEIVE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING.
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REIMBURSEMENT RATES IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM FOR VAGUS NERVE STIMULATION THERAPY SYSTEM DEVICES.
TO CREATE THE EARN AND LEARN ACT; 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.
TO INCREASE THE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR A USED MOTOR VEHICLE.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING CONTRACTORS; TO REQUIRE REGISTRATION OF ROOFING CONTRACTORS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS COMMITTEE TO ISSUE ROOFING CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES.
CREATING A CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST A COMMERCIAL WEBSITE OPERATOR THAT POSTS INCORRECT OR INACCURATE BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT A PERSON.
ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT GRANT PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS TRUST FUND ACT.
CONCERNING THE PENALTIES FOR THE OFFENSE OF FLEEING IN A VEHICLE OR CONVEYANCE.
TO EXPAND THE REVIEW OF LICENSE APPLICATIONS FOR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES; TO ELIMINATE ANNUAL RENEWAL FOR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY LICENSES; AND TO REQUIRE NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES IN LONG-TERM CARE MANAGEMENT.
TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING ABORTION REPORTING AND INSPECTIONS OF ABORTION FACILITIES; AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN DOCUMENTATION BE PRESENTED BEFORE PERFORMING AN ABORTION WHEN THE PREGNANCY IS A RESULT OF RAPE OR INCEST.
TO AUTHORIZE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION FOR BARBER SCHOOLS AND COSMETOLOGICAL SCHOOLS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING ABORTION FACILITIES.
TO CREATE THE WORKFORCE EXPANSION ACT OF 2021.
DELAYING RELEASE FROM PRISON FOR CERTAIN OFFENDERS UNTIL THE OFFENDER HAS SERVED AT LEAST EIGHTY PERCENT (80%) OF HIS OR HER SENTENCE; CREATING PENALTIES FOR FALSE REPORTING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT; AND CREATING A REGISTRY.