House Calendar
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:30 AM)
TO PROVIDE CLARITY REGARDING THE CERTIFICATION OF A VETERINARY TECHNICIAN SPECIALIST; AND TO AUTHORIZE PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR A VETERINARY TECHNICIAN SPECIALIST IN A COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE AGREEMENT WITH A VETERINARIAN.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING EMPLOYMENT; AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE PAID MATERNITY LEAVE.
TO REQUIRE SCREENING FOR DEPRESSION OF BIRTH MOTHERS AT THE TIME OF BIRTH; AND TO MANDATE THAT INSURANCE POLICIES COVER SCREENING FOR DEPRESSION OF BIRTH MOTHERS AT THE TIME OF BIRTH.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HIGHWAY REVENUE DISTRIBUTION LAW CONCERNING DISTRIBUTIONS TO COUNTY AID FUNDS AND MUNICIPAL AID FUNDS.
TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL MEMBER TO THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA ADVISORY COUNCIL.
TO CREATE A SPECIALTY COURT PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES INVOLVED IN A DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT PROCEEDING THAT ARE AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS OR MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS.
TO TRANSFER THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL ENFORCEMENT SECTION TO THE OFFICE OF FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE UNIVERSAL NEWBORN HOME NURSE VISITATION PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HOME VISITATION SERVICES FOR A NEWBORN INFANT AND THE PARENTS OF A NEWBORN INFANT.
TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM SALES TAX FOR ALL PURCHASES BY A NONPROFIT THAT WORKS WITH ARKANSAS CITIZENS WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(8:30 AM)
REGARDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO RESTORE OR REIMBURSE FOR STOLEN BENEFITS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO CREATE THE CLIENT OVERPAYMENT FUND.
TO PROVIDE THAT SEXUAL INTERCOURSE OR DEVIATE SEXUAL ACTIVITY WITH CERTAIN MINORS CONSTITUTES SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE SECOND DEGREE.
TO PERMIT A MICROBREWERY-RESTAURANT PRIVATE CLUB PERMITTEE TO STORE AND SELL SPIRITUOUS LIQUOR TO MEMBERS FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION.
Bills for Consideration
(1:30 PM)
TO RECOGNIZE THE WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL BEARS BASEBALL TEAM AS THE 2A STATE CHAMPIONS.
PROVIDING THAT THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY RECESS ON THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023, AND RECONVENE ON MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2023.
TO ESTABLISH THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT IN ARKANSAS.
TO PROHIBIT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FROM ENACTING AN INCOME TAX.
TO ENHANCE COVERAGE OF PROSTATE CANCER SCREENINGS BY HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS.
TO ELIMINATE OBSOLETE MAPPING REQUIREMENTS FOR PREMIUM TAX REVENUES TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO A CITY, TOWN, OR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RELIEF AND PENSION FUNDS.
TO AMEND THE AGE IN WHICH MEMBERS OF CERTAIN PLANS UNDER THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS BEGIN TO RECEIVE FUND DISTRIBUTIONS.