House Calendar
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:30 AM)
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ETHNIC AND RACIAL EQUALITY ACT.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE LAW RELATED TO THE GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION RESIDENCY EXPANSION BOARD.
TO CREATE BROADBAND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF THE OFFENSE OF RACING A VEHICLE ON A PUBLIC HIGHWAY.
TO ABATE OR ELIMINATE THE COLLECTION OF OUTSTANDING MISDEMEANOR FINES, FEES, AND COSTS ORDERED TO BE PAID BY A PERSON WHO IS IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; TO CREATE A TASK FORCE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
REQUIRING A PERSON IN THE CUSTODY OF A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY TO USE FUNDS FROM FEDERAL RELIEF OR STIMULUS PROGRAMS TO FIRST PAY OUTSTANDING FINES, FEES, COSTS, OR RESTITUTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
PROHIBITING PAROLE FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF THE OFFENSE OF POSSESSION OF A FIREARM BY CERTAIN PERSONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO PAY OR FAILURE TO APPEAR; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A RESTRICTED DRIVER'S PERMIT ISSUED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO BE KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE REFORM ACT OF 2021".
CONCERNING PLACES WHERE A PERSON MAY POSSESS AND CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN WITH A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
TO CLARIFY THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES IS THE AGENCY THAT REGULATES LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES; AND TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO THE OFFICE OF LONG-TERM CARE.
TO AUTHORIZE OFF-LABEL USE OF DRUG TREATMENTS TO TREAT PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME AND PEDIATRIC AUTOIMMUNE NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTION.
TO CREATE THE FOOD FREEDOM ACT; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PRODUCERS OF HOMEMADE FOOD OR DRINK PRODUCTS FROM LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND INSPECTION.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(8:30 AM)
TO CREATE THE FOOD FREEDOM ACT; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PRODUCERS OF HOMEMADE FOOD OR DRINK PRODUCTS FROM LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND INSPECTION.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO REVISE THE DUTIES OF CERTAIN CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF CERTAIN CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS.
TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF SEXUAL INDECENCY WITH A CHILD.
TO EXEMPT THE PURCHASE OF DIGITAL BOOKS AND ELECTRONIC SUBSCRIPTIONS FROM SALES AND USE TAX WHEN PURCHASED BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL OR LIBRARY.
Bills for Consideration
(1:00 PM)
TO CONGRATULATE THE MELBOURNE HIGH SCHOOL LADY BEARKATZ FOR WINNING THE CLASS 2A BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
TO PROCLAIM APRIL 2021 DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH.
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 AMEND THE ARKANSAS RURAL MEDICAL PRACTICE STUDENT LOAN AND SCHOLARSHIP BOARD.
TO AMEND ACTS 2021, NO. 328 TO EXEMPT CERTAIN TYPES OF VEHICLES FROM THE REQUIRED ADDITIONAL FEE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND HYBRID VEHICLES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALE OF SURPLUS HIGHWAY PROPERTY; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF ROAD MILLINGS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION ACT.
CONCERNING THE AVAILABLE SENTENCES FOR CERTAIN SEX OFFENSES INVOLVING A CHILD.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ANNUAL AUDITS AND PROCEDURES OF WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS.
TO AMEND THE TYPES OF STUDENTS FOR WHICH A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL NOT IMPOSE OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS AND EXPULSIONS.
TO CREATE THE GENDER INTEGRITY REINFORCEMENT LEGISLATION FOR SPORTS (GIRLS) ACT; AND TO CREATE A LEGAL CAUSE OF ACTION FOR A VIOLATION OF THE GENDER INTEGRITY REINFORCEMENT LEGISLATION FOR SPORTS (GIRLS) ACT.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS TUTORING CORPS ACT; TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A SUSTAINABLE TUTORING PROGRAM IN RESPONSE TO LEARNING LOSS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT HAS EXPERIENCED A DECLINE IN AVERAGE DAILY MEMBERSHIP TO RECEIVE BOTH DECLINING ENROLLMENT FUNDING AND SPECIAL NEEDS ISOLATED FUNDING.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S INSTRUCTION PERMIT BY THE DIVISION OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE.
TO RECOGNIZE A LIABILITY SHARING ORGANIZATION AS AN INSURER FOR MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE PURPOSES.
PERMITTING AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN TO POSSESS AND CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN WITHOUT A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REDUCED SALES AND USE TAX RATE FOR UTILITIES USED BY MANUFACTURERS; AND TO APPLY A REDUCED SALES AND USE TAX RATE TO SALES OF COAL FOR USE IN MANUFACTURING.
TO CREATE A TAX CREDIT FOR ELIGIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO A SPONSOR-GRANTING ORGANIZATION UNDER THE PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT IN ARKANSAS KIDS PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF “INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS” FOR PURPOSES OF THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS PURCHASED BY A SCHOOL; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALES TAX HOLIDAY; TO EXEMPT CERTAIN ELECTRONIC DEVICES DURING THE SALES TAX HOLIDAY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF “PROJECT COSTS” UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED INCENTIVE ACT OF 2003; AND TO EXTEND THE TIME PERIOD DURING WHICH PROJECT COSTS MAY BE INCURRED FOR CERTAIN RETENTION TAX CREDIT PROJECTS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW TO ALLOW A MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY TO FINANCE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH STORMS AND RELATED PERILS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS ACT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW AUTHORIZING LOCAL STANDARDS FOR SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY".
Bills for Consideration
(2:00 PM)
CONCERNING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS THAT ARE RELATED TO RACE AND ETHNICITY.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE LAW RELATED TO THE GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION RESIDENCY EXPANSION BOARD.
TO CREATE BROADBAND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF THE OFFENSE OF RACING A VEHICLE ON A PUBLIC HIGHWAY.
TO ENCOURAGE THE COLLECTION OF ALL OUTSTANDING RESTITUTION, FINES, FEES, AND COURT COSTS OWED BY INCARCERATED PERSONS; TO CREATE A TASK FORCE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
REQUIRING A PERSON IN THE CUSTODY OF A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY TO USE FUNDS FROM FEDERAL RELIEF OR STIMULUS PROGRAMS TO FIRST PAY OUTSTANDING FINES, FEES, COSTS, OR RESTITUTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
PROHIBITING PAROLE FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF THE OFFENSE OF POSSESSION OF A FIREARM BY CERTAIN PERSONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO PAY OR FAILURE TO APPEAR; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A RESTRICTED DRIVER'S PERMIT ISSUED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO BE KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE REFORM ACT OF 2021".
CONCERNING PLACES WHERE A PERSON MAY POSSESS AND CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN WITH A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
TO CLARIFY THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES IS THE AGENCY THAT REGULATES LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES; AND TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO THE OFFICE OF LONG-TERM CARE.
TO AUTHORIZE OFF-LABEL USE OF DRUG TREATMENTS TO TREAT PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME AND PEDIATRIC AUTOIMMUNE NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTION.
TO CREATE THE FOOD FREEDOM ACT; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PRODUCERS OF HOMEMADE FOOD OR DRINK PRODUCTS FROM LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND INSPECTION.