Senate Calendar
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30 AM)
TO MAKE VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE EDUCATION CODE IN ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 6.
AN ACT TO PROTECT PROPERTY OWNERS FROM CONTAMINATION BY MANUFACTURING OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND TO CREATE A PROGRAM FOR REMEDIATION AND NOTIFICATION OF CONTAMINATED PROPERTY.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE RATE OF PAYMENT FOR TEACHERS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULED OUTSIDE OF THE NORMAL BASE CONTRACT PERIOD.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE FUNDING FORMULA MODEL FOR TWO-YEAR COLLEGES.
AN ACT TO EQUALIZE WINE LICENSING LAWS FOR NATIVE AND OUT-OF-STATE WINERIES AND TO CREATE A DIRECT WINE SHIPPER S PERMIT.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2007-2009 BIENNIUM.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING FEES, MONEYS, OR FUNDS RELATED TO OIL, GAS, OR OTHER MINERALS IN AND UNDER LANDS OWNED BY THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION.
TO AMEND PORTIONS OF THE REGIONAL WATER DISTRIBUTION DISTRICT ACT, ACT 114 OF 1957, 14-116-101 ET SEQ., AND TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH REGULAR AND UNIFORM WAGE POLICIES FOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES.
Bills for Consideration
(01:30 PM)
PROCLAIMING ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA DAY.
ENCOURAGING HEALTH PROVIDERS, POLICE DEPARTMENTS, SHERIFFS' DEPARTMENTS, SCHOOLS, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND CHURCHES TO MAKE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN A PRIORITY.
RECOGNIZING JOE AND JO ELLEN FORD AND THANKING THEM FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP, SERVICE, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF ARKANSAS.
CONCERNING BUREAU OF LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMUNICATION BY ELECTRONIC MAIL WITH MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE SALE OF TAX DELINQUENT LANDS.
AN ACT AMENDING ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING PROCEDURES AND DEADLINES FOR ELECTIONS.
TO REALLOCATE A PORTION OF THE BAIL BOND FEES UNDER ARKANSAS CODE 17-19-101 ET SEQ.
TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO REVISE THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN.
AN ACT TO IMPROVE THE COLLEGE REMEDIATION RATE AND ENSURE A GENERAL, SUITABLE, AND EFFICIENT SYSTEM OF COLLEGE AND WORKFORCE READINESS FOR ALL STUDENTS.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE PROCUREMENT LAWS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
AN ACT AMENDING ARKANSAS ELECTION LAW CONCERNING BALLOT BEARERS, AUTHORIZED AGENTS, AND ADMINISTRATORS.
TO GIVE A PARTNER, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBER, OR LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY MEMBER THE SAME RIGHT TO WAIVE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE AS A SOLE PROPRIETOR AND A CORPORATE OFFICER.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 8-6-412 TO GIVE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS THE POWER TO ENFORCE LAWS GOVERNING DISCARDED ITEMS ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE EXEMPTIONS TO THE DEFINITION OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A REFUND OF CERTAIN FEES.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 17-95-101 TO ENSURE IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ACTING AS GOOD SAMARITANS.
TO WAIVE THE COMMERICAL DRIVER'S LICENSE SKILLS TEST FOR TRANSFERRED MILITARY LICENSES.
AN ACT TO ASSIST THE ADMINISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE TITLES AND TO EXPEDITE THE RELEASE AND TRANSFER OF MOTOR VEHICLE TITLES.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF RESEARCH PARK AUTHORITIES FOR THE PURPOSES OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION FEE TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR LEGAL AID.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO USE OR PERMIT THE USE OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES NO LATER THAN JUNE 20, 2008.
TO PROVIDE PENALTIES AND ENSURE FAIRNESS IN CHECK-CASHING UNDER THE CHECK-CASHERS ACT.
AN ACT TO ALLOW MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS TO EXCHANGE PROPERTY.
AN ACT TO REVISE THE CAP ON REIMBURSEMENT TO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS FOR SERVICES PROVIDED AND TO EXTEND THE TIME PERIOD REQUIRED FOR NOTICE TO BE GIVEN TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY.
TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF ROADS AND HIGHWAYS IN THE STATE BY ADDRESSING ISSUES RELATED TO THE LICENSING OF BEGINNING OR YOUTHFUL DRIVERS.
CONCERNING NOTES OR BONDS OF A SUBURBAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.
TO AMEND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOND ACT, 14-164-302 ET SEQ.
TO AMEND THE INTERSTATE COMPACT ON THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN.
AN ACT TO REPEAL ARKANSAS LAW THAT ALLOWS ISSUING COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSES TO RESIDENTS OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO ADOPT A POLICY PROHIBITING THE INTEGRATION OF HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR PERIPHERALS WITHOUT THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE STATE AGENCY.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH SILAS HUNT DAY.
TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CRITERIA FOR GRANTING OR WITHDRAWING AUTHORIZATION FOR MUNICIPAL POLICE TO PATROL CONTROLLED-ACCESS FACILITIES.
TO CLARIFY AN INSURANCE PRODUCER S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER A CRIMINAL ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST THE PRODUCER.
TO PROHIBIT AN INSURANCE PRODUCER FROM PERMITTING AN UNLICENSED PERSON TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE ON BEHALF OF THE INSURANCE PRODUCER.
TO AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION COMMISSIONS TO PURCHASE AND OWN PROPERTY.
TO REVISE THE REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY ACT.
TO AMEND CURRENT LAW TO LIMIT THE POSSESSORY LIEN OF A TOWING AND STORAGE FIRM TO THE VEHICLE ONLY.
TO PROVIDE FOR TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE IF CERTAIN EX OFFICIO POSITIONS HAVE NOT BEEN FILLED ON THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, THE LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING COMMITTEE, AND THE JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE DISABLED VETERANS TO PARK IN AREAS DESIGNATED ONLY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
TO PERMIT PLACING A SECURITY FREEZE ON A PERSON'S CONSUMER REPORT, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE PLACEMENT AND REMOVAL OF THE SECURITY FREEZE, AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF THE RIGHT TO OBTAIN A SECURITY FREEZE.
TO AUTHORIZE THE AWARD OF THE PISTOL CARRIED BY A MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICER UPON RETIREMENT AND TO ALLOW A RETIRING MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICER TO PURCHASE HIS OR HER DUTY SHOTGUN.
TO ESTABLISH THE PRIORITY OF PRIMARY MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE.