House Calendar
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:30 AM)
TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING REPORTS THAT ARE RECEIVED BY THE CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE CONCERNING ALLEGED VICTIMS WHO ARE EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER; AND TO PROHIBIT ANONYMOUS REPORTING TO THE CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE.
TO MODIFY THE ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE CONSUMER ACT; AND TO REQUIRE COVERAGE FOR PROSTHETIC DEVICES FOR ATHLETICS OR RECREATION AND PROSTHETIC DEVICES FOR SHOWERING OR BATHING.
TO MODIFY THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO AMEND THE APPEAL PROCESS FOR A DENIAL UNDER THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT.
TO EXEMPT ANTIPSYCHOTIC PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FROM REGULATION UNDER STEP THERAPY PROTOCOLS.
TO AMEND THE DIGITAL PRODUCT AND MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2009.
TO AMEND "QUINCY'S LAW" CONCERNING PHYSICAL EXAMS AND OTHER TESTING IN AN INVESTIGATION INVOLVING ALLEGED ABUSE UNDER THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW GOVERNING STATE SALES AND USE TAXES REGARDING WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE MOTOR VEHICLES.
TO ESTABLISH A PATH TO RESTORATION OF THE RIGHT TO POSSESS A FIREARM; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISCHARGE, DISMISSAL, AND SEALING OF A NONVIOLENT FELONY CONVICTION.
TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON THE REGULATION OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF A STUDENT UNDER THE ARKANSAS CONCURRENT CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(8:30 AM)
TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS.
Bills for Consideration
(1:00 PM)
TO PROCLAIM MARCH 13-17, 2023, AS AMERICORPS WEEK IN ARKANSAS.
TO RECOGNIZE THE RED CROSS FOR THEIR COUNTLESS HOURS OF SERVICE.
TO RECOGNIZE REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAM LARRY PRATER FOR HIS SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO CELEBRATE AND RECOGNIZE WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO CALL ON THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO DECLARE FENTANYL TO BE A WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION AND TO DESIGNATE THE MEXICAN DRUG CARTELS AS FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS.
CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL JUSTICE, OR GOVERNANCE SCORES; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TREASURER OF STATE TO DIVEST CERTAIN INVESTMENTS OR OBLIGATIONS DUE TO CERTAIN FACTORS.
TO CREATE THE GIVEN NAME ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT REQUIRING EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO USE A PERSON'S PREFERRED PRONOUN, NAME, OR TITLE WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABUSE OF AN ATHLETIC CONTEST OFFICIAL.
TO CREATE THE UNIFORM EASEMENT RELOCATION ACT.
TO ADOPT THE UNIFORM COMMUNITY PROPERTY DISPOSITION AT DEATH ACT.
TO AMEND THE CEMETERY ACT FOR PERPETUALLY MAINTAINED CEMETERIES; AND TO MODIFY THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, CEMETERIES, AND BURIAL SERVICES.
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 MODIFY THE COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHED UNDER ACT 161 OF 2023; AND TO PROHIBIT A VETERINARY TECHNICIAN SPECIALIST FROM RECEIVING COMPENSATION FOR PERFORMING SPECIALIZED VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MILITARY-TYPE CANTEENS AND EXCHANGES.
TO REGULATE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES; AND TO CLARIFY SUPERVISION OF VOLUNTARY PRODUCTS UNDER THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE PAYOR IDENTIFICATION CARD ACT; AND TO DEFINE SHORT-TERM, LIMITED-DURATION INSURANCE.
TO REGULATE ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS; AND TO PROHIBIT A HEALTHCARE PAYOR THAT HAS ELECTRONIC ACCESS TO MEDICAL RECORDS FROM REQUESTING MEDICAL RECORDS IN A DIFFERENT FORMAT FROM A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RETAIL WATER PROVIDERS AND RELATED SERVICE.
REGARDING THE SUSPENSION OF PERMITS FOR A RETAILER'S FAILURE TO PAY A WHOLESALER OR MANUFACTURER FOR TOBACCO PRODUCTS, VAPOR PRODUCTS, ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS, OR E-LIQUIDS.
TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO PROMULGATE CERTAIN RULES CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS FUNDED WITH STATE FUNDS AND LOTTERY PROCEEDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO OBSERVE STANDARD TIME YEAR ROUND IN ARKANSAS; AND TO ELIMINATE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME IN ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE PROCEDURES FOR REGISTRATION OF POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES; TO AMEND CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
TO MODIFY THE DISBURSEMENT OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS AT THE CONCLUSION OF A CAMPAIGN; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CAMPAIGN FINANCE; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONTRIBUTION LIMITS TO POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES; TO AMEND CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW; TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
TO REPEAL THE LAW CONCERNING THE DISPLAY OF CAMPAIGN LITERATURE ON VEHICLES OF CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE OR PUBLIC OFFICIALS WHILE ON STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS.
TO ALLOW FULL INDEPENDENT PRACTICE AUTHORITY FOR CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALISTS; AND TO ALLOW EXPERIENCE IN ANOTHER STATE TO QUALIFY.
TO CREATE THE AUTOMATIC OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSURE ACT.
TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO STORM SHELTERS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES UNDER THE ARKANSAS FIRE PREVENTION CODE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO MODIFY THE ARKANSAS CORPORATE FRANCHISE TAX ACT OF 1979; AND TO CREATE THE SECRETARY OF STATE BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM SPECIAL FUND.
TO ADD CERTAIN GAS PIPELINE FACILITIES AS AN EXEMPTION UNDER THE UTILITY FACILITY ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC PROTECTION ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY WHEN PARENTS' RIGHTS NO LONGER ATTACH REGARDING SAFE HAVEN INFANTS AND TO AMEND DEFINITIONS UNDER THE LAWS REGARDING SAFE HAVEN.
TO PROMOTE PERMANENCY AND TO STRENGTHEN KINSHIP PLACEMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.
TO PROMOTE CHILD SAFETY WHILE REDUCING CHILD WELFARE AGENCY INVOLVEMENT IN THE LIVES OF ARKANSAS RESIDENTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS; AND TO REVISE THE DUE DATE FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSES UNDER THE LAW REGARDING EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS LAW; TO REGULATE PREPAID BENEFITS CONTRACTS; AND TO ENHANCE THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS LAW.
TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF A COLLECTION AGENCY; AND CONCERNING APPOINTMENTS, REMOVAL, AND VACANCIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF COLLECTION AGENCIES.
TO AMEND THE LIABILITY OF THIRD PARTIES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM CLAIMS.
TO AMEND THE COMPENSATION OF A MEMBER OF A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; AND TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF A MEMBER OF A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS CAPITOL GROUNDS MONUMENT AND MEMORIAL PRESERVATION FUND; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND UPKEEP OF MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS AREAS ON STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS.
TO ABOLISH INACTIVE STATE ENTITIES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REPORTING OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.