House Calendar
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:30 AM)
TO COMMEND ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC., FOR ITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO DESIGNATE FEBRUARY 27, 2023, AS ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA DAY.
CONCERNING AGE AND RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTENDING PUBLIC SCHOOLS; AND TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS FOR WHOM PUBLIC SCHOOLS SHALL BE OPEN AND FREE.
Bills for Consideration
(11:00 AM)
TO RECOGNIZE ONE HUNDRED (100) YEARS OF ARKANSAS STATE PARKS AND PROCLAIM 2023 AS ARKANSAS STATE PARKS CENTENNIAL YEAR.
TO RECOGNIZE EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS A 2022 EXEMPLARY HIGH PERFORMING NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL.
TO RECOGNIZE THE HICKS FUNERAL HOME FOR EIGHTY-NINE YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE HOPE COMMUNITY.
TO PROVIDE CLARITY REGARDING THE CERTIFICATION OF A VETERINARY TECHNICIAN SPECIALIST; AND TO AUTHORIZE A COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN A VETERINARIAN AND A VETERINARY TECHNICIAN SPECIALIST.
TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO THE MANAGEMENT OF LANDS LOCATED OR CREATED WITHIN LAKES OR RIVERS BY THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS.
TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC HOUSING; AND TO CREATE THE HOUSING WELFARE REFORM ACT OF 2023.
TO AMEND THE DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ENACT THE DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES' GENERAL OMNIBUS ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
REGARDING EMPLOYMENT; AND TO REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE UNPAID LEAVE ON VETERANS DAY TO VETERAN EMPLOYEES.
TO CREATE THE UNIFORM REMOTE WORK POLICY ACT; AND TO ESTABLISH STATE AGENCY GUIDELINES FOR REMOTE WORK.
CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF CERTAIN BATTERY-CHARGED FENCES BY MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES.
TO AMEND THE EXEMPTIONS OF LIFE INSURANCE PROCEEDS FROM ACTIONS BY CREDITORS AND REPRESENTATIVES.
CONCERNING PAID ESPORTS TOURNAMENTS.
TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF "INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY" IN THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR NOTARIZATION FOR REQUESTS FOR CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR THE LICENSING OF CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO EXPAND THE AVAILABILITY OF SCREENED-OUT REPORTS OF ADULT MALTREATMENT OR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE DISCRETIONARY SUSPENSION OF INSPECTION AND REGISTRATION FEES.
TO AMEND THE CHARITABLE BINGO AND RAFFLES ENABLING ACT; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ELECTRONIC ADVERTISING OF RAFFLES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TERMINATION SEPARATION PERIOD UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Bills for Consideration
(11:01 AM)
TO COMMEND THE HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL BAND.