House Calendar
Monday, March 6, 2023
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:30 AM)
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND RELATED OFFENSES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FINES FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
CONCERNING STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION RULES FOR A TIERED SYSTEM OF EDUCATOR LICENSURE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TYPE OF LICENSE ISSUED TO CERTAIN APPLICANTS IN AN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM.
TO SET MINIMUM DEMENTIA TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR STAFF MEMBERS WHO ARE EMPLOYED BY AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COUNTY COLLECTORS' TAX BILLS AND RECEIPTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING YOUTHS IN FOSTER CARE; AND TO CERTIFY UNACCOMPANIED HOMELESS YOUTHS.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR NATIONAL HISTORIC SITES IN ARKANSAS; AND TO CREATE THE LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE.
TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON THE REGULATION OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS.
TO AMEND THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS THAT PROVIDE CERTAIN HEALTHCARE SERVICES FROM PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS.
TO AMEND THE NO PATIENT LEFT ALONE ACT; TO REQUIRE OUTPATIENT FACILITIES TO COMPLY WITH VISITATION AND SUPPORT PERSON REQUIREMENTS; AND TO ADD PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF THE NO PATIENT LEFT ALONE ACT.
TO MANDATE TRAUMATIC EVENT LICENSED COUNSELING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES; AND TO REQUIRE A STUDY OF AVAILABILITY FOR PEER SUPPORT ACCESS FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS.
TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF DISARMING AN OFFICER.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(8:30 AM)
TO PROHIBIT HAZING AT THE ARKANSAS LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ACADEMY; TO DEFINE HAZING; AND TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR HAZING.
Bills for Consideration
(1:30 PM)
REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL LAW; TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO CERTAIN PERMITS; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING CERTAIN PERMIT FEES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING APPOINTMENTS ON THE LICENSING COMMITTEE RELATED TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS.
TO RECOGNIZE THE TRINITY CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE BOWL TEAM FOR WINNING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE BOWL REGIONAL COMPETITION.
TO RECOGNIZE THE LINKS, INCORPORATED FOR ITS SERVICE TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALE AND REDEMPTION OF TAX-DELINQUENT PROPERTY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE OF OR ACQUISITION OF TITLE TO AGRICULTURAL LAND BY A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA OR CERTAIN ENTITIES CONNECTED WITH THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2001; TO PREVENT COST-SHIFTING AND ENSURE FAIRNESS TO ALL RATEPAYERS; TO CREATE THE CUSTOMER PROTECTIONS FOR NET-METERING CUSTOMERS ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS VIDEO SERVICE ACT; AND TO PROVIDE CLARITY CONCERNING THE USE OF A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY.
TO CREATE THE HEALTHCARE INSURER SHARE THE SAVINGS ACT; AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER SHARE THE SAVINGS ACT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES ACT; AND TO MODIFY CERTAIN ACTIONS AGAINST A REGISTRATION UNDER THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES ACT.
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM MONEY SERVICES ACT.
TO MODIFY THE FAIR MORTGAGE LENDING ACT; TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS OF SPONSORSHIP UNDER THE FAIR MORTGAGE LENDING ACT; AND TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE UNDER THE FAIR MORTGAGE LENDING ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RETENTION OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF BANK FACILITIES.
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT; AND TO REVISE CHARGING ORDERS UNDER THE UNIFORM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT.
TO AMEND THE FORMULA RATE REVIEW ACT; AND TO MODIFY THE TERM OF A FORMULA RATE REVIEW APPROVED BY THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF ELECTION MEDIA; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION UNDER ELECTION LAW.
TO REQUIRE LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF NEW FEDERAL ELECTION GUIDANCE; AND TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPLAINTS OF ELECTION LAW VIOLATIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
TO AMEND THE PROHIBITION ON THE DELIVERY OF UNSOLICITED ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS TO ELECTORS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABSENTEE BALLOTS.
TO AMEND THE ELECTION PROCEDURES OF MUNICIPALITIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING TASTING EVENTS.
TO REQUIRE A SERVICE INDUSTRY LICENSE FOR CERTAIN PERSONS OR ENTITIES RELATED TO CASINO GAMING; AND TO REQUIRE BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR SERVICE INDUSTRY LICENSEES EMPLOYED BY A FRANCHISE HOLDER OR CASINO LICENSEE.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO THE SELLING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITH FOOD PURCHASE FOR DELIVERY OR TO BE CONSUMED OFF-PREMISES.
TO CREATE THE BALLOT SECURITY ACT OF 2023; AND TO AMEND ELECTION LAW CONCERNING THE HANDLING OF ELECTION BALLOTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SPECIAL ELECTIONS ON MEASURES AND QUESTIONS.
TO CREATE THE SEIZURE SAFE SCHOOLS ACT.
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS NUCLEAR RECYCLING PROGRAM.
TO REQUIRE HOSPITALS IN THIS STATE TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL HOSPITAL PRICING TRANSPARENCY REGULATIONS; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL HOSPITAL PRICING TRANSPARENCY REGULATIONS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING APPEALS OF DECISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROCEDURE FOR A NAME CHANGE; TO REQUIRE A NAME CHANGE PETITION TO BE VERIFIED; AND TO ENSURE CONTENTS OF A NAME CHANGE COURT FILE ARE REDACTED.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN REGARDING SURVIVOR BENEFITS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND AND UPDATE LANGUAGE FOR THE PROPER ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CORRECT THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION RATE AND THE EXCEPTIONS TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST SUBJECTION OF ANNUITY RIGHTS TO LEGAL PROCESSES UNDER THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN REGARDING SURVIVOR BENEFITS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING TIMBER SALES; TO REVISE THE LAW REGARDING CO-OWNERS OR COHEIRS; TO DEFINE "UNKNOWN OR UNLOCATABLE CO-OWNERS OR COHEIRS"; AND TO AMEND REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO TIMBER SALE CONTRACTS.
TO ASSIST SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS TO FORM A LEGAL ENTITY IN THIS STATE; AND TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS USED FOR NAME AVAILABILITY FOR CERTAIN CORPORATIONS AND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ALLOCATION OF ELECTION EXPENSES; AND TO RESTRICT THE SOURCE OF ELECTION FUNDING.
TO CREATE THE PROTECTION OF MINORS FROM DISTRIBUTION OF HARMFUL MATERIAL ACT; TO ESTABLISH LIABILITY FOR THE PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS ON THE INTERNET; AND TO REQUIRE REASONABLE AGE VERIFICATION.
TO CLARIFY THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF FILING BY MAIL WITH THE TAX APPEALS COMMISSION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE OFFENSE OF LOITERING.