Senate Calendar
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30 AM)
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS TRAVELING TEACHER PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY SCHOOL FACILITIES LAW FOR HIGH-GROWTH SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE ACADEMIC FACILITIES EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO LEVY AN EXCISE TAX ON LIQUOR, BEER, AND WINE AND TO PROVIDE AN ARKANSAS SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS TRUST FUND.
TO LEVY A TAX ON GAMING WINNINGS PAID BY ELECTRONIC GAMES OF SKILL; TO PROVIDE FOR WITHHOLDING AND REPORTING TAX ON WINNINGS AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO CREDIT SHALL BE ALLOWED FOR THE TAX COLLECTED.
AN ACT FOR VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR ARKANSAS DELTA TRAINING AND EDUCATION CONSORTIUM GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATIONS.
PROHIBIT OR REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF MERCURY IN CHILDHOOD VACCINES.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW TO CLARIFY A SCHOOL DISTRICT S USE OF NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH ACT STUDENT FUNDING FOR TEACHER S SALARIES.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE REVISED UNIFORM ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT TO PROVIDE A UNIFORM PROGRAM FOR POST-MORTEM DONATIONS OF ALL OR PART OF A HUMAN BODY.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES - TRUCKING, TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS FIELDS TUITION FORGIVENESS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
THE ARKANSAS TEACHER COMPENSATION EQUITY ACT.
ENCOURAGING THE ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION TO USE REVENUES GENERATED BY THE FAYETTEVILLE SHALE PLAY TO INCREASE HUNTING ACCESSIBILITY FOR HANDICAPPED ARKANSANS AND TEACH SAFE HUNTING PRACTICES TO CHILDREN.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A GRAIN ASSESSMENT TO PROMOTE GRAIN PRODUCTION THROUGH BIOFUEL INCENTIVES.
Bills for Consideration
(11:00 AM)
TO COMMEND TROY BUCK ON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURAL HALL OF FAME.
REQUESTING THAT THE HOUSE AND SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEES ON EDUCATION CONDUCT A STUDY ON REQUIRING PARITY IN STIPENDS AND SUPPLEMENTAL PAY AMONG CERTIFIED PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES.
REQUESTING A STUDY TO DETERMINE WHETHER THERE ARE SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF CERTIFIED TEACHERS AVAILABLE IN THE JOB MARKET TO MEET SCHOOL DISTRICT NEEDS FOR SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS.
REQUESTING THAT THE HOUSE AND SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEES ON EDUCATION REVIEW ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH POSSIBLE CHANGES IN THE ALLOWABLE USES OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE TRUST FUND PROCEEDS.
REQUESTING A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE NEEDS FOR STATE FOUNDATION FUNDING FOR A SCHOOL DISTRICT'S GROWTH IN AVERAGE DAILY MEMBERSHIP, WHAT LEVEL OF FUNDING MAY BE NEEDED, AND ON WHAT BASIS THE STATE SHOULD PROVIDE THE FUNDING.
REQUESTING A STUDY IN COOPERATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP MORE DETAILED, UNIFORM REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR FUND BALANCES AND FUND BALANCES FOR CATEGORICAL FUNDING.
REQUESTING A STUDY TO DETERMINE WHETHER FUNDING FOR INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITATORS SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM FOUNDATION FUNDING AND INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITATORS FUNDED SEPARATELY THROUGH CATEGORICAL FUNDING.
REQUESTING THAT THE HOUSE AND SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEES ON EDUCATION CONDUCT A STUDY TO IDENTIFY BEST PRACTICES AMONG ALTERNATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS IN ARKANSAS AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTING THOSE PRACTICES STATEWIDE.
REQUESTING THAT THE HOUSE AND SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEES ON EDUCATION STUDY THE IMPACT OF REMOVING PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE FUNDING FROM FOUNDATION FUNDING AND TRANSFERRING THAT OBLIGATION TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT THE FINDINGS OF THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN AND TO PROTECT CHILD VICTIMS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT THROUGH NEW AND EXPANDED PROGRAMS.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE QUALIFICATIONS AND REIMBURSEMENT OF PROVIDERS OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT PERSONS AND TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR THE ADMISSION OF INDIGENT PERSONS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE JUVENILE CODE RELATED TO CASES ARISING UNDER DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT, FAMILIES IN NEED OF SERVICES, AND DELINQUENCY.
CONCERNING AGGRAVATED CRUELTY TO DOGS, CATS, AND HORSES.
TO REVISE THE MINIMUM WAGE LAW ALLOWANCE FOR GRATUITIES.
TO EXPAND DRUG COURT PROGRAMS; TO CREATE A DIVISION OF DRUG COURT PROGRAMS WITHIN THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS; AND TO CREATE THE DRUG COURT ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES OVERSIGHT BOARD AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE MEDICAID FAIRNESS ACT TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS.
AN ACT TO EXTEND THE TEMPORARY LICENSING OF ELECTRICIANS AND TO REGISTER APPRENTICES.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE TASK FORCE ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION.
TO AMEND THE "REVISED UNIFORM ADOPTION ACT" AND THE "STREAMLINE ADOPTION ACT".
TO CLARIFY ARKANSAS CODE 16-20-407 CONCERNING COUNTY CLERKS.
AN ACT TO AMEND PORTIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW RELATED TO DAMAGED MOTOR VEHICLES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS TO BE KEPT BEHIND BLINDER RACKS.
AN ACT TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ARKANSANS; TO LIST TRAMADOL AS A SCHEDULE IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
TO CHANGE THE NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT-EAST FROM A DIVISION A TO A DIVISION B JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
TO PROVIDE UP TO TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY- FIVE (275) ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARSHIPS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FREE TUITION AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN OF DISABLED VETERANS.
TO AMEND THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE A FACT OF DEATH RECORD TO BE FILED WITH THE DIVISION OF VITAL RECORDS AND TO ENSURE THE TIMELY RECEIPT OF DEATH INFORMATION.
TO INCLUDE CONSIDERING CHANGES IN EITHER PARENT'S ABILITY TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR CHILD SUPPORT MODIFICATION PURPOSES AND TO REQUIRE WITHHOLDING FROM LUMP-SUM PAYMENTS OWED TO A PARENT WHO OWES PAST DUE CHILD SUPPORT.
TO REQUIRE REFERRALS FOR THE CRIMINAL PROSECUTION OF CERTAIN CASES OF NONPAYMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT.
AN ACT AMENDING ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING PROCEDURES AND DEADLINES FOR ELECTIONS.
TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO REVISE THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN.
TO REALLOCATE A PORTION OF THE BAIL BOND FEES UNDER ARKANSAS CODE 17-19-101 ET SEQ.
AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNITY CORRECTION TRANSFER ELIGIBILITY FOR OFFENDERS TRANSFERRED BACK TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REASONS.
AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE UNDER THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.
TO CHANGE THE MAILING PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN NOTICES FROM SUBURBAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
TO AUTHORIZE THE SECTION 529 PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE TO CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM TO BE KNOWN AS THE ASPIRING SCHOLARS MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM .
AN ACT TO AMEND THE FUNDING FORMULA MODEL FOR TWO-YEAR COLLEGES.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE TASK FORCE ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES.
TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF ROADS AND HIGHWAYS IN THE STATE BY ADDRESSING ISSUES RELATED TO THE LICENSING OF BEGINNING OR YOUTHFUL DRIVERS.
AN ACT TO REPEAL ARKANSAS LAW THAT ALLOWS ISSUING COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSES TO RESIDENTS OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE SEPARATE OFFICES OF SHERIFF AND TAX COLLECTOR IN CROSS COUNTY.
TO EXTEND THE OBLIGATION TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
AN ACT TO ENSURE EFFICIENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS INVOLVED IN DESEGREGATION LITIGATION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR PERSONS SELLING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AT OR NEAR SCHOOL BUS STOPS.
TO GIVE A SOLE PROPRIETOR, 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.
TO INCREASE THE FILING FEE IN CERTAIN ACTIONS FILED IN THE SUPREME COURT OR THE COURT OF APPEALS.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO RECONCILE INCONSISTENCIES REGARDING THE MINIMUM AGE TO MARRY.
TO ADOPT REVISED ARTICLE 7 OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE CONCERNING DOCUMENTS OF TITLE AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES TO EXISTING LAW.
TO AMEND THE UTILITY FACILITY ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC PROTECTION ACT AND THE ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT OF 2003.
TO AMEND 6-11-101 TO CLARIFY THE COMPOSITION OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 21-4-505 ALLOWING TWO-YEAR COLLEGES TO COMPENSATE ALL EMPLOYEES FOR UNUSED SICK LEAVE AT RETIREMENT.
AN ACT AMENDING ARKANSAS ELECTION LAW CONCERNING BALLOT BEARERS, AUTHORIZED AGENTS, AND ADMINISTRATORS.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE SURPLUS POULTRY LITTER REMOVAL INCENTIVES ACT AND TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES FOR POULTRY LITTER REMOVAL.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE EARLY LITERACY SKILLS OF ARKANSAS CHILDREN BY CREATING A LITERACY SKILLS COMPONENT TO THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-18-203 TO FURTHER DEFINE SCHOOL CHOICE FOR CHILDREN OF DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION EMPLOYEES.
TO INCREASE THE FINE FOR FAILURE TO YIELD TO AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE.
TO CREATE AN OFFENSE PROHIBITING REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS FROM OBTAINING OR POSSESSING IDENTIFICATION CARDS OR DRIVER'S LICENSES WITH INCORRECT PHYSICAL ADDRESSES.
AN ACT TO FASTTRACK ADOPTIONS OF CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT.
TO TRANSFER THE STREET ROD SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE LAW TO THE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 AND MODIFY THE LAW BECAUSE OF INDUSTRY ADVANCEMENT AND RISING POPULARITY OF STREET RODS AND CUSTOM VEHICLES.
TO ALLOW RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES TO OBTAIN A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE FOR THE FEE REQUIRED BY LAW FOR THE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF A MOTOR VEHICLE.