House Calendar
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:30 AM)
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RENTAL VEHICLE TAX; AND TO AMEND THE DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE RENTAL VEHICLE TAX.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE BIRD; AND TO CHANGE THE STATE BIRD.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(8:30 AM)
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE STUDY ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT-ATHLETE PUBLICITY RIGHTS.
TO AMEND THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR RAPE.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE ALLOCATION OF PRODUCTION AND COST FOLLOWING AN INTEGRATION ORDER; AND TO DEFINE "PROCEEDS".
TO ESTABLISH THE WATER AND SEWER TREATMENT FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM; TO TRANSFER FUNDING FROM THE SECURITIES RESERVE FUND; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REORGANIZE THE STANDING COMMITTEES AND THE SUBJECT MATTER INTERIM COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; TO RENAME THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND THE JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEE ON ENERGY.
Bills for Consideration
(1:00 PM)
TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR SPECIAL EVENTS TO ALLOW CERTAIN NEW MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND NEW MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS OR DISTRIBUTORS TO DISPLAY AND SELL CERTAIN VEHICLES AT CERTAIN SPECIAL EVENTS.
TO AMEND THE USED TIRE RECYCLING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT; TO REPEAL RIM REMOVAL FEES AND IMPOSE A TIRE RECYCLING FEE; TO ESTABLISH TIRE ACCOUNTABILITY ZONES; TO TRANSFER REIMBURSEMENT AUTHORITY; 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 PROCLAIM APRIL AS AARP™ MONTH AT THE STATE CAPITOL AND TO PROCLAIM APRIL 5, 2023, AS AARP™ DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL.
TO RECOGNIZE THE BIGELOW HIGH SCHOOL PANTHERS BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2023 CLASS 2A STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
TO COMMEND THE SALEM HIGH SCHOOL LADY GREYHOUNDS TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2023 CLASS 3A GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
TO RECOGNIZE CEI ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES FOR FIFTY (50) YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO RECOGNIZE THAT ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF CHILDREN IS A SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM; TO COMMEND THE IMPORTANT WORK BEING DONE TO COMBAT THIS PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM; AND TO PROCLAIM APRIL 11, 2023, AS "CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER DAY".
TO RECOGNIZE THAT FEES FOR REGISTRY IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR QUALIFYING PATIENTS CAUSE A FINANCIAL STRAIN FOR PERSONS AND TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMULGATE RULES TO EASE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN.
TO RECOGNIZE THE MAGNOLIA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS SWIM AND DIVE TEAMS FOR THEIR MANY SUCCESSES THROUGHOUT THE YEARS AND TO RECOGNIZE THE MAGNOLIA COMMUNITY FOR ITS SUPPORT OF THE SWIM AND DIVE TEAMS.
TO CREATE THE UNIVERSAL NEWBORN SCREENING ACT; AND TO ENSURE THAT NEWBORNS ARE SCREENED FOR CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
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.
CONCERNING IMPLICIT BIAS TRAINING REQUIRED BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL OR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO CLARIFY THAT A COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE AGREEMENT IS UNENFORCEABLE FOR CERTAIN LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS.
TO AMEND THE RATE AT WHICH INTEREST FOR CHILD SUPPORT THAT IS DUE AND UNPAID ACCRUES.
TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO STORM SHELTERS FOR ESSENTIAL FACILITIES UNDER THE ARKANSAS FIRE PREVENTION CODE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL JUSTICE, OR GOVERNANCE SCORES; AND TO CLARIFY THE SOURCES OF INFORMATION USED IN REGULATING ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL JUSTICE, OR GOVERNANCE SCORES.
CONCERNING STUDENT ATTENDANCE DAYS APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION FOR THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF INSTRUCTION.
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 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.
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 ALLOW FULL INDEPENDENT PRACTICE AUTHORITY FOR CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALISTS; AND TO ALLOW EXPERIENCE IN ANOTHER STATE TO QUALIFY.
CONCERNING THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OF A CONSERVATION DISTRICT; AND TO AMEND THE PROCEDURE FOR THE ELECTION OF A DIRECTOR OF A CONSERVATION DISTRICT.
TO ALLOW MUNICIPALITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO STATE BY RESOLUTION THAT THEY HAVE A PRO-LIFE POLICY.
TO AMEND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOND ACT OF 1985; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF A PUBLIC NATURE" TO INCLUDE CEMETERY FACILITIES AND APPARATUS.
TO CREATE THE "ARKANSAS ROCKS! MINING AND MINERAL TRAIL".
TO CONSOLIDATE AGRICULTURE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; TO ABOLISH CERTAIN BOARDS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; TO TRANSFER THE DUTIES OF CERTAIN BOARDS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE RURAL VETERINARY STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM; TO CREATE THE AGRI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; AND TO CREATE THE AGRI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FUND WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
TO REQUIRE ENERGY PRODUCED FROM CERTAIN SOURCES BE CONSIDERED CARBON NEUTRAL; AND TO REQUIRE ENERGY PRODUCED FROM CERTAIN SOURCES IN CONJUNCTION WITH CARBON CAPTURE TECHNOLOGIES BE CONSIDERED CARBON NEGATIVE.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS PRESCRIBED BURNING ACT.
TO ABOLISH THE ARKANSAS GEOLOGICAL SURVEY; TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF THE STATE GEOLOGIST AND TRANSFER THE AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF THE ARKANSAS GEOLOGICAL SURVEY TO THE OFFICE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING LOCAL OPTION ELECTIONS IN DEFUNCT TOWNSHIPS THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1942.
REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS SOLD BY THE HOLDER OF A LIQUOR PERMIT.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; TO CLARIFY THE VIOLATION REGARDING THE SALE OF CONTROLLED BEVERAGES BY VENDING MACHINE; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE THROUGH A DISPENSING MACHINE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO AUTHORIZE A STATE PARK TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION WITHOUT OBTAINING A PERMIT FROM THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL DIVISION.
TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS CONCERNING ADOPTION; AND TO AMEND CERTAIN ADOPTION LAWS TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN MINOR AND ADULT ADOPTIONS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ATTENDANCE AT REGIONAL OR NATIONAL CONFERENCES BY MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO PROVIDE CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR IN-STATE INTERNET AUCTION SALES AND ESTATE SALES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUCTIONEERS LICENSING BOARD; AND TO AMEND THE AUCTIONEER'S LICENSING LAW.
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 AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING REPORTS OF IMPROPER OR ILLEGAL PRACTICES.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR APPOINTMENTS AND CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING BALLOTS AND THE TABULATION OF UNOPPOSED RACES ON THE BALLOT; AND TO AMEND ELECTION PROCEDURES.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ABSENTEE VOTER INTEGRITY ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COUNTING ABSENTEE BALLOTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE DATA AND TRANSPARENCY PANEL; AND TO DEVELOP A SHARED SERVICES DATA HUB FOR STATEWIDE DATA SHARING.
TO CREATE THE SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY ACT; TO REQUIRE AGE VERIFICATION FOR USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA; AND TO CLARIFY LIABILITY FOR FAILURE TO PERFORM AGE VERIFICATION FOR USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND ILLEGAL RETENTION OF DATA.
TO PREVENT STATE-FUNDED MEDICAL SCHOOLS IN THIS STATE FROM SPENDING STATE GENERAL REVENUE FUNDS FROM TAX DOLLARS ON THE NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS OF A STUDENT-ATHLETE UNDER THE ARKANSAS STUDENT-ATHLETE PUBLICITY RIGHTS ACT.
TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION OR PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT BY THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND OTHER PUBLIC ENTITIES.
TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC ENTITIES FROM CONTRACTING WITH COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT ENERGY, FOSSIL FUEL, FIREARMS, AND AMMUNITION INDUSTRIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE TO A MILITARY LICENSEE.
TO REGULATE GROUND TRANSPORTATION AT MUNICIPAL AIRPORTS AND REGIONAL AIRPORTS; TO REGULATE PEER-TO-PEER CAR-SHARING PROGRAMS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE PEER-TO-PEER CAR-SHARING PROGRAM ACT.
TO AMEND ACTS 2023, NO. 264; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSES OF THEFT OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND UNAUTHORIZED POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF AN AUTOMATED ENFORCEMENT DEVICE.
TO AMEND THE LAW TO REQUIRE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF STATE HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION PERFORM ADDITIONAL DUTIES.
TO CREATE A DATA REPOSITORY TO COLLECT, REPORT, TRACK, AND TREND DATA REGARDING NURSING EDUCATION AND NURSING WORKFORCES IN ARKANSAS.
TO CREATE THE CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATION PORTAL.
TO CREATE THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; AND TO AMEND THE LIFE CHOICES LIFELINE PROGRAM TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE AND ENSURE PROPER ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO STUDY AND REPORT ON THE STATUS OF NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS IN ARKANSAS AND OTHER STATES.
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 CREATE THE POSITION OF DEMENTIA SERVICES COORDINATOR WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BODY ART; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COSMETOLOGY TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS FAMILY PLANNING ACT; AND TO MODIFY THE LEGISLATIVE DECLARATION WITHIN THE ARKANSAS FAMILY PLANNING ACT.
TO AMEND THE ABORTION-INDUCING DRUGS SAFETY ACT; AND TO ADD REVOCATION OF A PHYSICIAN’S MEDICAL LICENSE TO THE PROFESSIONAL SANCTIONS AUTHORIZED FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABORTION-INDUCING DRUGS SAFETY ACT.
TO REPEAL THE ELECTRONIC WASTE COLLECTION, RECYCLING, AND REUSE ACT.
TO AMEND THE CIVIL PENALTIES AND ESTABLISH CRIMINAL PENALTIES RELATED TO CHILD LABOR VIOLATIONS; AND TO CLARIFY THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW RELATED TO CHILD LABOR RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY COMMISSION.
TO AMEND THE RIGHT-TO-KNOW-AND-SEE ACT; AND TO REQUIRE AN ABORTION PROVIDER WHO KNOWINGLY PERFORMS OR REFERS A PATIENT FOR AN ABORTION TO COMPLY WITH THE RIGHT OF A PATIENT TO VIEW ULTRASOUND IMAGES BEFORE AN ABORTION.
TO ALLOW FOR AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR NOTARIZATION OF REQUESTS FOR ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT REGISTRY CHECKS AND CHILD MALTREATMENT REGISTRY CHECKS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE NO PATIENT LEFT ALONE ACT; AND TO SET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS REGARDING CLERGY MEMBER VISITATION.
TO AMEND THE SALES AND USE TAX LAWS CONCERNING EXEMPTIONS RELATED TO CERTAIN MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT; AND TO ALLOW A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT PLACED IN INVENTORY.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "QUALIFIED STEEL SPECIALTY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING FACILITY" FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR WASTE REDUCTION, REUSE, OR RECYCLING EQUIPMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REPEAL AN OBSOLETE REPORTING REQUIREMENT REGARDING PROPERTY TAX REVENUE.
TO EXTEND THE SUNSET DATE FOR THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA SPECIAL PRIVILEGE TAX ACT OF 2017; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES REQUIRED TO MANDATE THE ELECTRONIC FILING OF ANNUAL WITHHOLDING STATEMENTS AND TO REDUCE THE METHODS BY WHICH AN EMPLOYER CAN FILE ANNUAL WITHHOLDING STATEMENTS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HISTORIC REHABILITATION INCOME TAX CREDIT ACT; AND TO AMEND THE AMOUNT OF THE ARKANSAS HISTORIC REHABILITATION INCOME TAX CREDIT.
TO EXTEND THE APPLICATION PERIOD FOR THE ARKANSAS MAJOR HISTORIC REHABILITATION INCOME TAX CREDIT ACT.
TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX ACT OF 1929; AND TO PROVIDE AN APPORTIONMENT FORMULA FOR THE INCOME OF RAILROADS.
TO REDUCE THE INCOME TAX RATES APPLICABLE TO INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, AND CORPORATIONS.
TO AMEND THE DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE GENERAL REVENUE FUND ACCOUNT; AND TO TRANSFER REVENUES TO THE RESTRICTED RESERVE FUND TO BE USED TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY AND HEALTH NEEDS.
TO CREATE THE IMAGINATION LIBRARY OF ARKANSAS PROGRAM; AND TO CREATE THE IMAGINATION LIBRARY OF ARKANSAS PROGRAM FUND.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL; AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXCUSED ABSENCE FOR A STUDENT WHO ACCOMPANIES THE STUDENT'S PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN TO VOTE.
TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH WITHIN TWO YEARS OF ITS ASSUMPTION OF AUTHORITY OVER A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL BE RETURNED TO LOCAL CONTROL.
TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2015; AND TO AMEND THE ELIGIBILITY OF CHILDREN OF ACTIVE DUTY UNIFORMED SERVICES PERSONNEL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MILITARY CHILD SCHOOL TRANSITIONS ACT OF 2021.
TO ESTABLISH THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A PUBLIC SCHOOL THAT OPERATES PRIMARILY AS A VIRTUAL SCHOOL MAY OFFER A STATEWIDE STUDENT ASSESSMENT IN A VIRTUAL SETTING.
CONCERNING CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
TO AMEND THE JUSTICE FOR VULNERABLE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE ACT; TO REMOVE THE AGE LIMITATION FOR A VULNERABLE VICTIM TO BRING A CIVIL ACTION; AND TO AMEND THE COMMENCEMENT DATE FOR A CIVIL ACTION.
REGARDING THE TERMINATION OF THE OBLIGATION TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER; AND TO REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO A VICTIM OF A SEX OFFENDER'S APPLICATION TO TERMINATE AN OBLIGATION TO REGISTER.
AMENDING THE LAW CONCERNING VIOLENT FELONY OFFENSES FOR PURPOSES OF PAROLE; AND TO CLARIFY THAT RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY IS CONSIDERED A VIOLENT FELONY FOR OFFENSES COMMITTED ON OR AFTER APRIL 1, 2015.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE COMMISSION FOR PARENT COUNSEL.
TO AMEND THE LIMITATIONS PERIOD FOR WHEN A PETITION FOR AN INITIAL ORDER OF CHILD SUPPORT MAY BE SOUGHT AND THE PERIOD OF TIME FOR WHICH RETROACTIVE CHILD SUPPORT MAY BE AWARDED.
TO AMEND THE PERIOD OF LIMITATIONS FOR WHEN AN ACTION FOR PATERNITY MAY BE BROUGHT.
CONCERNING THE REORGANIZATION OF LOCAL DISTRICT COURTS TO CREATE THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE DISTRICT COURT SYSTEM.
CONCERNING ACCESS TO MEDICAL RECORDS FOR A LEGAL PROCEEDING; AND CONCERNING FEES CHARGED FOR DUPLICATION OF ELECTRONICALLY STORED MEDICAL RECORDS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EXTENDED JUVENILE JURISDICTION DESIGNATION UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PARTICIPATING IN A DRAG RACE ON A PUBLIC HIGHWAY.
TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION ON ADOPTION AWARENESS.
TO AMEND THE COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION ADVANCEMENT ACT OF 2021; AND TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO EMPLOY A COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHER AT EACH HIGH SCHOOL.
TO CREATE A MEANS BY WHICH STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR REDUCED-PRICE MEALS AT SCHOOL RECEIVE FREE MEALS AT SCHOOL.
TO AMEND THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF NEW OR ADDITIONAL POSITIONS AND THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES FOR CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO AMEND THE COMPOSITION OF THE GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION RESIDENCY EXPANSION BOARD.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS STUDENT PROTECTION ACT; AND TO INCLUDE OFFERING OR PROVIDING ABORTION REFERRALS AS A PROHIBITED TRANSACTION BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL OR OPEN-ENROLLMENT CHARTER SCHOOL.
CONCERNING FREE SPEECH RIGHTS AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO ESTABLISH A MEANS BY WHICH A PUBLIC SCHOOL MAY AWARD A STUDENT A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA BEFORE THE STUDENT GRADUATES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ACTS 2023, NO. 237; AND TO AMEND THE LIMITATION ON THE FUNDS A PARTICIPATING STUDENT MAY RECEIVE UNDER THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING CAREER EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE PROFESSIONAL OR LABOR ORGANIZATIONS.
TO CREATE THE COACH SAFELY ACT; AND TO REQUIRE YOUTH INJURY MITIGATION AND INFORMATION COURSES FOR ATHLETICS PERSONNEL AND COACHES.
Bills for Consideration
(1:01 PM)
TO ENSURE THAT CERTAIN FUNDS FROM THE HIGHER EDUCATION GRANTS FUND ACCOUNT ARE EXPENDED ON STUDENTS ENROLLED IN A TECHNICAL INSTITUTE OR A VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL INSTITUTE.
TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR USE OF INTRAVENOUS IMMUNOGLOBULIN TO TREAT CERTAIN PEDIATRIC DISORDERS CAUSED BY INFECTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO REQUIRE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS TO BE PUBLISHED ONLINE.
TO CREATE THE PROTECT ARKANSAS ACT; TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING SENTENCING AND PAROLE; TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES; AND TO CREATE THE LEGISLATIVE RECIDIVISM REDUCTION TASK FORCE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AGRICULTURAL PROMOTION BOARDS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT AND CONFIRMATION OF MEMBERS OF AGRICULTURAL PROMOTION BOARDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS" UNDER ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 12, § 5; AND TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR RETAIL FACILITIES THAT QUALIFY AS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR SPECIAL EVENTS TO ALLOW CERTAIN NEW MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND NEW MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS OR DISTRIBUTORS TO DISPLAY AND SELL CERTAIN VEHICLES AT CERTAIN SPECIAL EVENTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TERMINATION OF PAROLE FOR A PERSON WHO WAS A MINOR WHEN HE OR SHE COMMITTED AN OFFENSE.
TO REDUCE VIOLENT CRIME IN ARKANSAS; TO ESTABLISH THE VIOLENT CRIME CLEARANCE GRANT FUND; TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WITH RESOURCES TO COMBAT VIOLENT CRIME; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "SERIOUS HARM" UNDER THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2013.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN ON A JOURNEY.
TO CLARIFY THE PURPOSE OF THE STATUTES AUTHORIZING A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN; AND TO CLARIFY THAT A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IS NOT REQUIRED TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN THIS STATE.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS AFFORDABLE ENERGY ACT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING RETIREMENT REVIEW.
TO MODIFY THE LAW CONCERNING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS; TO CLARIFY CONTRIBUTIONS OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS; AND TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN BEQUESTS AND TESTAMENTARY DISTRIBUTIONS FROM TRUSTS FROM CONTRIBUTIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ANNUAL DISCLOSURES FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING NAME AVAILABILITY; AND TO AMEND THE ANNUAL REPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN BUSINESS ENTITIES FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
CONCERNING PUBLIC UTILITY CONTRACTS FOR INTERRUPTIBLE SERVICE.
TO AMEND THE DUTIES AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES BOARD; TO ABOLISH THE STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE REGIONAL AIRPORT ACT; AND TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR ANNEXATION AND DETACHMENT.
TO REQUIRE RECORDS CUSTODIANS TO RESPOND IN WRITING IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
TO EXTEND MATERNITY LEAVE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CATASTROPHIC LEAVE PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS TOURISM DEVELOPMENT ACT.
TO AMEND THE BUILDING AUTHORITY DIVISION ACT; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "UNPAVED TRAIL PROJECT".
Bills for Consideration
(1:03 PM)
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 TRANSFER CERTAIN ENTITIES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; AND TO TRANSFER AGRICULTURAL PROMOTIONAL BOARDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BY A CABINET-LEVEL DEPARTMENT TRANSFER; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Bills for Consideration
(1:04 PM)
TO AMEND THE USED TIRE RECYCLING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT; TO REPEAL RIM REMOVAL FEES AND IMPOSE A TIRE RECYCLING FEE; TO ESTABLISH TIRE ACCOUNTABILITY ZONES; TO TRANSFER REIMBURSEMENT AUTHORITY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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.