House Calendar
Monday, April 3, 2023
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:30 AM)
TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC ENTITIES FROM PAYING A RANSOM FOR A CYBERATTACK; AND TO REQUIRE PUBLIC ENTITIES TO CREATE A POLICY TO PROHIBIT PAYMENT OF A RANSOM FOR A CYBERATTACK.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS; AND TO REQUIRE PRICING INFORMATION FOR LIGHTING COMPONENTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS.
TO AMEND THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-GENERAL CONTRACTOR METHOD OF PROCUREMENT PILOT PROGRAM.
TO CREATE THE FAIR REIMBURSEMENT AND ASSISTED LIVING COST REPORTING ACT OF 2023.
TO CREATE THE RIGHT TO PLAY ACT; AND CONCERNING THE PARTICIPATION OF STUDENTS IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES.
TO REQUIRE THAT OVERDOSE RESCUE KITS BE LOCATED ON EACH CAMPUS OF EACH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL AND STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
CREATING THE FENTANYL ENFORCEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2023; CONCERNING FENTANYL AND OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; TO ESTABLISH INCREASED PENALTIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF KNOWINGLY EXPOSING ANOTHER PERSON TO FENTANYL.
TO PROHIBIT INDUSTRIAL HEMP THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN DELTA TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL SUBSTANCES; TO INCLUDE CERTAIN TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL IN THE LIST OF SCHEDULE VI CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO INFORM THE PUBLIC OF HEALTH RISKS CAUSED BY VAPOR PRODUCTS, E-LIQUID PRODUCTS, AND ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS; AND TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF ARKANSAS YOUTH.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS ETHICS COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RURAL MEDICAL PRACTICE STUDENT LOANS AND SCHOLARSHIPS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW TO INCLUDE STUDENTS ENROLLED IN ADDITIONAL MEDICAL PROGRAMS AS ELIGIBLE FOR RECEIPT OF RURAL MEDICAL PRACTICE LOANS.
TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS BY PHASING OUT THE THROWBACK RULE.
TO ABOLISH THE STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION; TO AMEND THE DUTIES AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES BOARD; TO CREATE THE POSITION OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW FULL INDEPENDENT PRACTICE AUTHORITY FOR CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALISTS; AND TO ALLOW EXPERIENCE IN ANOTHER STATE TO QUALIFY.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE PROPERTY OWNER'S RIGHT TO ALLOW FIREARMS ACT.
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 AMEND THE ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE CONSUMER ACT; AND TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT AND BENEFITS FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS THAT ARE DELIVERED THROUGH A PSYCHIATRIC COLLABORATIVE CARE MODEL.
TO PROVIDE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR DATA CENTERS; AND TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR DATA CENTER EQUIPMENT, DATA CENTER COSTS, CERTAIN SERVICES PROVIDED TO A DATA CENTER, AND ELECTRICITY USED BY A DATA CENTER.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE AS THEY RELATE TO TEACHER LICENSURE.
TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING ACT OF 2003; AND TO CREATE THE COMPREHENSIVE INVESTMENT IN STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT ACT.
TO CREATE THE PARENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS.
TO REQUIRE AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS AT CERTAIN SCHOOL-SPONSORED SPORTING EVENTS AND ON CAMPUSES OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO CREATE THE PSYCHOLOGICAL AND NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING WORKFORCE SCHOLARSHIP, STIPEND, AND INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(8:30 AM)
TO CREATE AND ISSUE A DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH A FIREARM DESIGNATION; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FEES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE.
Bills for Consideration
(1:30 PM)
TO REPEAL THE PROHIBITION ON LICENSING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; TO REPEAL CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO WHOLESALERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF STEM CELL DONOR MATCH TESTING AND STEM CELL DONORS IN COMBATTING ACUTE LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA.
TO DESIGNATE APRIL 30, 2023, AS THERAPY ANIMAL DAY IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO RECOGNIZE THE FIREHOUSE MUSEUM & HOSTEL OF ARKANSAS.
TO RECOGNIZE FORMER UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE TOMMY FRANKLIN ROBINSON FOR HIS LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO RECOGNIZE NANCY JO SMITH FOR OVER FIFTY (50) YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES, TO HER PATIENTS, AND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO RECOGNIZE THE GENTRY HIGH SCHOOL PIONEERS ESPORTS TEAM FOR THEIR HARD WORK AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
TO COMMEND THE VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND.
TO URGE ARKANSAS INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO RELOCATE CHINESE-LANGUAGE PROGRAMS FROM MAINLAND CHINA TO TAIWAN.
TO ENACT THE ARKANSAS TRIAGE, TREAT, AND TRANSPORT TO AN ALTERNATIVE DESTINATION ACT; AND TO MANDATE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AN AMBULANCE SERVICE TO TRIAGE, TREAT, AND TRANSPORT A PATIENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE DESTINATION.
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.
CONCERNING THE SALARIES OF VARIOUS DISTRICT COURT PERSONNEL.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW RELATED TO THE CODE REVISOR; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SETTLEMENT FUNDS HELD BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING IMPLIED CONSENT FOR TESTS TO DETERMINE A PERSON'S BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION FOR A PERSON WHO DRIVES A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AMOUNT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE TO A VEHICLE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT REQUIRES AN ACCIDENT REPORT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RESTRICTIONS ON A DRIVER WHEN OVERTAKING AND PASSING A VEHICLE ON THE LEFT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PENALTIES IMPOSED ON A USED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER FOR A VIOLATION OF THE REQUIRED LICENSING LAWS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CIVIL ACTION TO ELIMINATE THE AVAILABILITY OF PREMISES USED CONTINUALLY IN CRIMINAL OFFENSES.
TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN TYPES OF LOCAL REGULATION OF UNDERGROUND GAS STORAGE FACILITIES, FUEL RETAILERS, AND RELATED TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE.
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.
TO OFFER AND ENSURE COVERAGE OF TRAUMATIC EVENT LICENSED COUNSELING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES; AND TO REQUIRE A STUDY OF AVAILABILITY FOR PEER SUPPORT ACCESS FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS.
TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATION ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT A HEALTHCARE INSURER FROM LEASING A HEALTHCARE CONTRACT OR PROVIDER NETWORK.
TO CLARIFY THAT A COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE AGREEMENT IS UNENFORCEABLE FOR CERTAIN LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS.
CONCERNING THE SALE OF EVENT TICKETS; TO CREATE THE EVENT TICKETING AND RESALE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF "CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT" AND "POLITICAL SUBDIVISION" FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING LEGAL TENDER; TO PROHIBIT THE TRACKING OF AN INDIVIDUAL THROUGH THE USE OF DIGITAL CURRENCY EXCEPT FOR LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO CLARIFY THE USE OF DIGITAL CURRENCY.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LEGAL TENDER ACT; AND TO REAFFIRM GOLD AND SILVER COIN AS LEGAL TENDER.
TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STATE AUDIT PROCESS CONCERNING QUALIFIED PAYMENT AMOUNTS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP A STATE AUDIT PROCESS CONCERNING QUALIFIED PAYMENT AMOUNTS.
TO EXCLUDE ANTIPSYCHOTIC PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FROM STEP THERAPY.
TO CREATE THE ELECTION INTEGRITY UNIT WITHIN THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE; TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VIOLATIONS OF ELECTION LAW.
TO PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE OF SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFTS MANUFACTURED OR ASSEMBLED BY A COVERED FOREIGN ENTITY.
TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR MORTALITY COMPOSTING DEVICES SOLD TO A COMMERCIAL LIVESTOCK OR POULTRY PRODUCER.
TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR A TEACHER'S CLASSROOM EXPENSES; AND TO INCREASE THE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR A TEACHER'S CLASSROOM EXPENSES.
TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BUSINESS VEHICLE BY A FOOD PANTRY; AND TO CREATE A ONE-TIME REBATE OF STATE SALES AND USE TAX FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BUSINESS VEHICLE IN 2022 BY A FOOD PANTRY.
TO AMEND PAISLEY'S LAW; AND TO AMEND THE STILLBORN CHILD INCOME TAX CREDIT.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A TOW BUSINESS TO GIVE PUBLIC NOTICE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS TOWING AND RECOVERY BOARD TO ESTABLISH RULES NECESSARY FOR THE TOWING, RECOVERY, AND STORAGE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SPEED TRAP LAW.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF A PROHIBITED AIRCRAFT; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "AIRCRAFT".
TO REGULATE THE BUSINESS OF TAXICAB, AUTOMOBILE, OR SIMILAR VEHICLE ENGAGED IN CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING SOLID WASTE; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE LANDFILL POST-CLOSURE TRUST FUND; TO REQUIRE REIMBURSEMENT TO THE FUND; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE HEART ATTACK TASK FORCE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE HEART ATTACK TASK FORCE.
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PERSONS SERVED BY A DAYCARE CENTER THAT IS EXEMPT FROM THE DEFINITION OF "FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT".
TO TRANSFER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE TELEMEDICINE ACT TO CLARIFY THAT A PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES SHALL BE ESTABLISHED ONLY BY AN IN-PERSON EXAMINATION.
TO AMEND THE MECHANISM BY WHICH SCHOOL NURSES ARE COMPENSATED.
TO AMEND THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE REQUIRED FOR LICENSED SCHOOL PERSONNEL; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF A "BASIC CONTRACT" UNDER THE TEACHER COMPENSATION PROGRAM OF 2003.
TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS OFFER CERTAIN COURSES TO EXPELLED STUDENTS.
TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL TO ADMINISTER A GRADE-LEVEL PLACEMENT TEST TO A STUDENT WHO IS REENTERING THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING THE GRADE LEVEL APPROPRIATE FOR THE STUDENT.
TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CONSOLIDATE GRIEVANCES INTO A GROUP GRIEVANCE IF MULTIPLE SCHOOL EMPLOYEES HAVE FILED INDIVIDUAL GRIEVANCES THAT ARE THE SAME GRIEVANCE FOR PURPOSES OF AN APPEAL.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS ADULT DIPLOMA PROGRAM ACT.
CONCERNING A VACANCY ON A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
CONCERNING COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DRUG CRIME SPECIAL ASSESSMENT; AND THE USE OF GRANTS FUNDED BY THE DRUG CRIME SPECIAL ASSESSMENT.
TO CREATE THE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT; AND TO AMEND THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF FLEEING BY MEANS OF A VEHICLE OR CONVEYANCE.
TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNOR TO DENY AN APPLICATION FOR PARDON, COMMUTATION OF SENTENCE, AND REMISSION OF FINES AND FORFEITURES WITH PREJUDICE.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF OFFENSIVE RELATIONS WITH A CHILD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO REPEAL THE LIMITATION ON THE ISSUANCE OF WHOLESALER PERMITS.
TO AMEND THE WOOD ENERGY PRODUCTS AND FOREST MAINTENANCE INCOME TAX CREDIT; AND TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR WOOD ENERGY PRODUCTS AND FOREST MAINTENANCE EXPANSION PROJECTS.
TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS; AND TO INCREASE THE INCOME TAX CREDIT ALLOWED FOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROJECTS ELIGIBLE FOR THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR SURFACE WATER CONVERSION UNDER THE WATER RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES ACT TO INCLUDE PROJECTS IN CHICOT COUNTY.
TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES RELATED TO ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING; AND TO EXEMPT ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES FROM SALES AND USE TAX.
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 REQUIRE WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TO EDUCATE, COMMUNICATE, AND PROVIDE DUE PROCESS FOR LICENSED PROFESSIONALS BEFORE LIMITING OR TERMINATING SALES OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE PATIENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT.
TO AMEND THE COMPOSITION OF THE GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION RESIDENCY EXPANSION BOARD.
TO REQUIRE INFORMED CONSENT BEFORE SURGICAL MESH IMPLANTATION.
TO CLARIFY THE PERFORMANCE OF AN ABORTION TO SAVE THE LIFE OF A PREGNANT WOMAN IN A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RULE AGAINST PERPETUITIES.
TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN PERSONS TO CARRY A WEAPON ON DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS PROPERTY; TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT OF 1991; TO ALLOW FOR REMOTE APPEARANCES AND EXPEDITED HEARINGS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES IN AN ORDER OF PROTECTION CASE; AND TO CREATE A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONCEALED HANDGUNS; AND TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO OBTAIN A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMMERCIAL BURGLARY; AND TO CREATE AN ENHANCED PENALTY FOR COMMERCIAL BURGLARY OF A PHARMACY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC BATTERY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING WHAT MAY CONSTITUTE A SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES FOR REVIEW OR MODIFICATION OF AN ORDER FOR ALIMONY; AND TO LIMIT THE DURATION OF AN AWARD OF ALIMONY.
TO AMEND THE RATE AT WHICH INTEREST FOR CHILD SUPPORT THAT IS DUE AND UNPAID ACCRUES.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE STUDY ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT-ATHLETE PUBLICITY RIGHTS.
TO REPEAL THE PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE ACT OF 1981; AND TO AMEND THE EDUCATION SERVICE COOPERATIVE ACT OF 1985.
TO CREATE THE SUSTAINABLE BUILDING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING AMOUNTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING DEADLINES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO SUBMIT THE RATE OF TAX FOR A SCHOOL ELECTION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS OF DIRECTORS AND SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE DATE ON WHICH AN ELECTION OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS HELD.
TO REQUIRE THE PERILS OF COMMUNISM AND AUTOCRATIC GOVERNMENTS BE TAUGHT IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO CREATE THE STUDENT DATA VENDOR SECURITY ACT.
TO AMEND THE MINIMUM TEACHER COMPENSATION SCHEDULE UNDER THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING ACT OF 2003 TO INCLUDE OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING STUDENT RESTRAINTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS OR EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS.
TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP AND THE CALLING OF MEETINGS OF AND A QUORUM FOR THE STATE PARKS, RECREATION, AND TRAVEL COMMISSION; TO ELIMINATE COMMISSIONER EMERITUS POSITIONS; AND TO AMEND THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER PARKWAY COMMISSION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING DRAFTING REQUESTS AND INFORMATION REQUESTS TO LEGISLATIVE EMPLOYEES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING OWNERSHIP AND POSSESSION OF REAL PROPERTY.
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN NONPROFIT AGRICULTURAL MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS FROM INSURANCE REGULATION.
TO CREATE AN ELECTION INTEGRITY REVIEW PROCESS; TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION LAW VIOLATIONS.
TO ADD THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD, RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS COMMITTEE, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND LICENSING TO THE LIST OF CLAIMANT AGENCIES FOR PURPOSES OF THE SETOFF AGAINST STATE TAX REFUNDS.
TO FACILITATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF BOILER INSPECTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH NURSING EARN-TO-LEARN PROGRAMS; AND TO AUTHORIZE A NURSING STUDENT TO EARN DIRECT PATIENT CARE CLINICAL CREDIT HOURS FOR WORKING IN A HEALTHCARE FACILITY IN CERTAIN JOBS.
Bills for Consideration
(1:31 PM)
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EXTENDED JUVENILE JURISDICTION DESIGNATION UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS CHEMICAL ABORTIONS BAN ACT.
TO AMEND THE POWERS OF A COUNTY QUORUM COURT.
TO REMEMBER SENATOR ROY C. “BILL” LEWELLEN, JR. AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS DEDICATED SERVICE AND INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND TO HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ANIMALS; AND TO ESTABLISH LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES FROM A DOG BITE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS; AND TO REQUIRE PRICING INFORMATION FOR LIGHTING COMPONENTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS.
TO AMEND THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-GENERAL CONTRACTOR METHOD OF PROCUREMENT PILOT PROGRAM.
TO CREATE THE FAIR REIMBURSEMENT AND ASSISTED LIVING COST REPORTING ACT OF 2023.
TO CREATE THE RIGHT TO PLAY ACT; AND CONCERNING THE PARTICIPATION OF STUDENTS IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES.
TO REQUIRE THAT OPIOID OVERDOSE RESCUE KITS BE LOCATED ON EACH CAMPUS OF EACH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL AND STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
CREATING THE FENTANYL ENFORCEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2023; CONCERNING FENTANYL AND OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; TO ESTABLISH INCREASED PENALTIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF KNOWINGLY EXPOSING ANOTHER PERSON TO FENTANYL.
TO INFORM THE PUBLIC OF HEALTH RISKS CAUSED BY VAPOR PRODUCTS, E-LIQUID PRODUCTS, AND ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS; AND TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF ARKANSAS YOUTH.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS ETHICS COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
TO ABOLISH THE STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION; TO AMEND THE DUTIES AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES BOARD; TO CREATE THE POSITION OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE PROPERTY OWNER'S RIGHT TO ALLOW FIREARMS ACT.
TO ESTABLISH A PATH TO RESTORATION OF THE RIGHT TO POSSESS A FIREARM.
TO PROVIDE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR DATA CENTERS; AND TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR DATA CENTER EQUIPMENT, DATA CENTER COSTS, CERTAIN SERVICES PROVIDED TO A DATA CENTER, AND ELECTRICITY USED BY A DATA CENTER.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE AS THEY RELATE TO TEACHER LICENSURE.
TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING ACT OF 2003; AND TO CREATE THE COMPREHENSIVE INVESTMENT IN STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT ACT.
TO CREATE THE PARENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS.
TO REQUIRE AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS AT CERTAIN SCHOOL-SPONSORED SPORTING EVENTS AND ON CAMPUSES OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO CREATE THE PSYCHOLOGICAL AND NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING WORKFORCE SCHOLARSHIP, STIPEND, AND INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING A MUNICIPAL WATER PROVIDER THAT PROVIDES WATER TO ANOTHER MUNICIPALITY; AND TO AUTHORIZE A MUNICIPAL WATER PROVIDER TO SHUT OFF THE WATER SUPPLY TO ANOTHER MUNICIPALITY FOR NONPAYMENT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE POWER OF A MUNICIPALITY TO VACATE A PUBLIC STREET OR ALLEY; AND TO ALLOW A MUNICIPALITY TO VACATE AND ABANDON A STREET OR ALLEY WHEN ALL PROPERTY ABUTTING THE STREET OR ALLEY IS OWNED BY A MUSEUM.
Bills for Consideration
(1:32 PM)
TO ALLOW CERTAIN SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL BUSINESSES TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES UNDER THE ARKANSAS BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY ACCELERATOR ACT AND THE CONSOLIDATED INCENTIVE ACT OF 2003.
TO ESTABLISH MAXIMUM FEES FOR A YOUTH LIFETIME HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE FOR RESIDENTS TEN (10) YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER; AND TO AUTHORIZE A TRANSACTION FEE FOR CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS FOR HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EGG MARKETING; AND TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS EGG MARKETING ACT OF 1969.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING HUNTING AND FISHING REGULATIONS; AND TO MAKE VARIOUS VIOLATIONS OF WILDLIFE REGULATIONS CRIMINAL AND PUNISHABLE AS FELONIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW TO SUBSTITUTE "GAME WARDEN" FOR "WILDLIFE OFFICER".
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS POULTRY FEEDING OPERATIONS REGISTRATION ACT; AND TO TRANSFER DUTIES FROM THE ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PLANT ACT OF 1917; TO REQUIRE THE STATE PLANT BOARD TO CONSIDER CERTAIN DATA RELATED TO DICAMBA AND TO SET A CUTOFF DATE FOR THE USE OF DICAMBA WITHIN A SPECIFIC DATE RANGE.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS DATA CENTERS ACT OF 2023; AND TO CLARIFY THE REGULATION OF THE DIGITAL ASSET MINING BUSINESS.
CONCERNING CYBERSECURITY INSURANCE; TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS SELF-FUNDED CYBER RESPONSE PROGRAM AND THE ARKANSAS CYBER RESPONSE BOARD; AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS SELF-FUNDED CYBER RESPONSE PROGRAM TRUST FUND.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SICK LEAVE; AND TO CREATE FOSTER CARE LEAVE.
TO RECOGNIZE ARKANSAS MUSICIANS; AND TO AMEND THE MUSICIANS HONORED ON ARKANSAS MUSIC APPRECIATION DAY.