House Calendar
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:30 AM)
TO EXEMPT THE SALE OF VETERINARY DRUGS AND MEDICINE IF BASED ON A PRESCRIPTION OF A LICENSED VETERINARIAN FROM THE LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR A PHARMACIST AND A PHARMACY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
TO AMEND THE LAW RELATING TO PUBLIC MEETINGS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT AND THE ARKANSAS UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT TO ADD AN EXCEPTION FOR A PREGNANCY THAT IS THE RESULT OF INCEST.
TO CLARIFY THAT A MAYOR OF A CITY OF THE FIRST CLASS IS ENTITLED TO COUNT PREVIOUS OR SUBSEQUENT YEARS OF SERVICE IN EMPLOYMENT WITH THE SAME CITY TOWARD THE MAYOR'S RETIREMENT.
TO CREATE THE STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PROTECTION ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW TO CLARIFY WHICH MUNICIPALITIES MAY ESTABLISH RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INITIATIVE PETITIONS; TO CREATE A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE CONCERNING INITIATIVE PETITION SIGNATURES; AND TO ESTABLISH THE DEFINITION OF AND REGULATE PAID PETITION BLOCKERS.
TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS BY REPEALING THE THROWBACK RULE.
CONCERNING REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS.
TO CREATE THE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT; AND TO AMEND THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE; TO ALLOW THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE ON A WEBSITE; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES AND PUBLICATION; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS.
TO REGULATE THE BUSINESS OF TAXICAB, AUTOMOBILE, OR SIMILAR VEHICLE ENGAGED IN CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO CREATE THE "ARKANSAS TAXPAYER BILL OF RIGHTS".
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING LIVESTOCK; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING FENCING; AND TO REPEAL THE LAW REGARDING FENCING DISTRICTS.
TO REGULATE CERTAIN GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAMS; TO CREATE THE WORK PROTECTION ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT A PUBLIC ENTITY FROM ENFORCING OR ENACTING CERTAIN UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME PROGRAMS.
TO DISQUALIFY FRAUDULENT ACTORS FROM UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE PROHIBITING FRAUDULENT ACTORS FROM COLLECTING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS ACT OF 2023.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LEAVE TIME FOR DEPUTY SHERIFFS, MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS, AND FIREFIGHTERS; AND TO ADD MILITARY LEAVE FOR FULL-TIME DEPUTY SHERIFFS, MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS, AND FIREFIGHTERS.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(8:30 AM)
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF VARIOUS PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS.
TO REGULATE THE REIMBURSEMENT RATE OF A BIRTH UNDER AN INSURANCE POLICY IN THIS STATE; AND TO ESTABLISH THE REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR A BIRTH TO BE AT LEAST THE SAME AS THE REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR A BIRTH BY CESAREAN SECTION.
TO MODIFY THE INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS OF A SCOOTER-SHARE OPERATOR UNDER THE ELECTRIC MOTORIZED SCOOTER ACT.
TO ESTABLISH THE RIGHT TO START PILOT PROGRAM FOR HEALTHCARE PORTABILITY.
TO ENCOURAGE THE UNITED STATES TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF NATIONS.
AN ACT TO OBSERVE STANDARD TIME YEAR ROUND IN ARKANSAS; AND TO ELIMINATE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME IN ARKANSAS.
Bills for Consideration
(1:30 PM)
TO PROCLAIM MARCH AS NATIONAL SPEECH AND DEBATE EDUCATION MONTH IN ARKANSAS.
TO RECOGNIZE LITTLE ROCK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY WARRIORS FOR WINNING THE CLASS 4A STATE BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES APPROVED FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING JOB ORDER CONTRACTING; AND TO INCREASE THE CAP ON JOB ORDER CONTRACTING BID AWARDS FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO AMEND THE RABIES CONTROL ACT RELATED TO THE CONFINEMENT OF AN ANIMAL WHEN A PERSON IS BITTEN TO ALLOW AN OWNER TO CONFINE AN ANIMAL WHO HAS RECEIVED A CURRENT VACCINATION AGAINST RABIES.
TO ESTABLISH THE CREATING A RESPECTFUL AND OPEN WORLD FOR NATURAL HAIR (CROWN) ACT.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE USE OF RESPECTFUL LANGUAGE WHEN REFERRING TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 24 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ANNUITIES UNDER THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS MANUFACTURED HOME COMMISSION; AND TO REQUIRE CIVIL PENALTIES ASSESSED BY THE ARKANSAS MANUFACTURED HOME COMMISSION TO BE ESTABLISHED BY RULE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROCEDURE FOR THE SALE OF PROPERTY POSSESSED BY CERTAIN LIENHOLDERS.
THE LIZA FLETCHER ACT.
TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS; AND TO AID IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE'S BARBER LAWS.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS CHALLENGE PLUS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR IN-STATE TUITION FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL AND DEPENDENTS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.