Senate Calendar
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30 AM)
AN ACT FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS - COUNTY REIMBURSEMENT FOR JURORS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2007-2009 BIENNIUM.
PROHIBIT OR REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF MERCURY IN CHILDHOOD VACCINES.
AN ACT FOR THE STATE MILITARY DEPARTMENT - PURCHASE OF LAND - CABOT NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION - SUPPORT TO THE NORTH LITTLE ROCK BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS TO BURNS PARK AND COLLEGE STATION PARK GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - ARKANSAS ENTAINERS HALL OF FAME ACQUISITIONS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
THE RESIDENT'S RIGHT TO NOTIFICATION ACT.
AN ACT TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES INFORMATION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR TEACHER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION AND TO EQUALIZE TEACHER SALARIES IN HIGH-PRIORITY SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH SURROUNDING HIGHER PAYING SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
AN ACT TO PREVENT FORCED ABORTIONS.
AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ARKANSAS TASK FORCE ON RACIAL PROFILING.
Bills for Consideration
(01:00 PM)
CONGRATULATING THE GREENE COUNTY TECH GOLDEN EAGLES ON THEIR CLASS 5A BOYS' STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
DESIGNATING "STARS OF LIFE DAY" AND RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF CERTAIN EMS PROFESSIONALS.
TO CONTINUE THE TASK FORCE ON SUSTAINABLE BUILDING DESIGN AND PRACTICES.
TO AMEND THE STATUTORY FORECLOSURE ACT.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE FOSTER PARENT SUPPORT AND FOSTER CHILDREN PROTECTION ACT OF 2007.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING NONCONSENT TOWING AND RECOVERY OF VEHICLES.
TO PROHIBIT IMPROPERLY INFLUENCING AN APPRAISER AND TO INCREASE PENALTIES UNDER THE ARKANSAS APPRAISER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION ACT.
AN ACT TO ACCELERATE THE PROCESS OF ENSURING THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ACADEMIC FACILITIES ARE ADEQUATE.
TO MAKE VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES PROGRAM.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 6 CONCERNING THE ACADEMIC FACILITIES NEEDS OF HIGH-GROWTH SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK AND THE ARKANSAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL TO COOPERATE TO AWARD GRANTS FOR THE TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALARIES OF JUDGES AND OTHER PERSONNEL OF THE VARIOUS DISTRICT COURTS.
TO CLARIFY THE APPLICABILITY OF VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING EXPUNGEMENT AND SEALING OF RECORDS OF CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS.
TO STREAMLNE AND STRENGTHEN NONFERROUS SCRAP METAL RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS AND TO ASSIST LAW ENFORCEMENT IN INVESTIGATING THEFTS.
AN ACT TO PROTECT WOMEN WHO BREAST-FEED CHILDREN AND TO CREATE A CAUSE OF ACTION TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE WITH THE BREASTFEEDING OF A CHILD.
TO PROTECT THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF JUVENILE RECORDS.
TO UPDATE AND MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS INSURANCE CODE, TO CONFORM THE EXAMINATION OF INSURERS AND OTHER MATTERS TO CURRENT INSURANCE PRACTICES, AND TO ADDRESS VARIOUS OTHER INSURANCE ISSUES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO REVISE THE MINIMUM WAGE LAW ALLOWANCE FOR GRATUITIES.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE PER DIEM RATE PAYABLE TO A PROGRAM PROVIDER OF INDIGENT MENTAL HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE AND TO REQUIRE ACCREDITATION FOR CERTAIN PROGRAM PROVIDERS.
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.
TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT PROVISIONS AFFECTING THE RECORDS AND MEETINGS OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS.
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE SALE OF TAX DELINQUENT LANDS.
AN ACT TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR FILING A PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER'S CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY CLERK.
TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO USE NET ATHLETIC EVENT GATE RECEIPTS TO PURCHASE AWARDS FOR STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL ATHLETIC EVENTS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS TRAVELING TEACHER PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RETAIL BEER TAX.
TO INCREASE THE PENALTY CLASSIFICATION FOR BATTERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE IF THE VICTIM IS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER ACTING IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
TO INCREASE THE PENALTY CLASSIFICATION FOR THE OFFENSE OF BATTERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPOSIT OF RENT INTO THE REGISTRY OF THE COURT PENDING THE DETERMINATION OF A FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER COMPLAINT OR UNLAWFUL DETAINER COMPLAINT.
AN ACT TO ADJUST THE AMOUNT OF TAX CREDIT UNDER THE "ARKANSAS TOURISM DEVELOPMENT ACT.
TO ESTABLISH A MINIMUM TWO-YEAR WAITING PERIOD FOR RECONSIDERATION BY THE PAROLE BOARD OF A TRANSFER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION FOR CERTAIN OFFENDERS.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS RISK CAPITAL MATCHING FUND.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE TASK FORCE FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY.
TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF EMINENT DOMAIN POWER TO PROTECT PROPERTY OWNERS RIGHTS.
AN ACT TO PROMOTE FREE TRADE AMONG IN-STATE AND OUT-OF-STATE SMALL WINERIES AND TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE PROCESS FOR ABSENTEE VOTING AND EARLY VOTING.
AN ACT TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW PERTAINING TO THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF VOTER REGISTRATION FROM COUNTY TO COUNTY.
AN ACT CONCERNING DISCLOSURE BY A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHEN ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH A STATE AGENCY.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE PROCEDURES OF THE ARKANSAS HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TO PERMIT THE DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS RAILROAD TRACK AND MATERIAL BY DONATION.
AN ACT TO SIMPLIFY THE PROCESS FOR OPERATING COUNTY HOSPITALS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE EXISTING WORKFORCE TRAINING ACT.
AN ACT TO EXTEND THE TIME A WASTEWATER OPERATOR'S LICENSE IS VALID.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT OF 1993 TO REQUIRE AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE INFORMATION.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 16-60-111 CONCERNING VENUE.
AN ACT CLARIFY THAT AN ADMINISTRATIVE SUSPENSION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE MAY BE CONSIDERED A CONVICTION FOR DETERMINING THE SUSPENSION OF A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE.
TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE TO RELEASE CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION TO AGENTS OF EMPLOYERS OR PERSONS WITH WRITTEN CONSENT.
TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM COMPENSATION FOR ELECTED COUNTY OFFICERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE AMOUNT OF TIME TO CERTIFY THE RESULTS OF AN ANNEXATION ELECTION.
TO CLARIFY ARKANSAS CODE 16-20-407 CONCERNING COUNTY CLERKS.
AN ACT TO ADD SECONDARY AREA TECHNICAL CENTERS TO THE PROGRAMS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HOUSING CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM SUPPORTED BY THE BUILDING TRADES REVOLVING FUND.
TO REORGANIZE THE PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL INSURANCE FUND AND THE SCHOOL VEHICLE INSURANCE RESERVE TRUST FUND INTO ONE (1) FUND AND TO PROVIDE GREATER FINANCIAL STABILITY AND FLEXIBILITY TO THE FUNDS.
AN ACT TO ASSIST SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO CONSTRUCT NEW BUILDINGS WITHOUT BEING IDENTIFIED AS A DISTRICT IN FISCAL DISTRESS.
THE RAIL ABANDONMENT ACT OF 2007.
TO CLARIFY THAT OTHER PUBLIC ENTITIES MAY OBTAIN SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE USED FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR AN INTERNET BROADCAST OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE.
AN ACT TO PROTECT PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS FROM FIRE HAZARDS AND TO ENSURE REGULAR FIRE INSPECTIONS FOR ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT TOWING OPERATIONS ARE AFFORDED THE SAME SAFETY PROTECTIONS AS OTHER EMERGENCY VEHICLES.
AN ACT TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 1989.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON HIGHER EDUCATION REMEDIATION, RETENTION, AND GRADUATION RATES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ITS MEMBERS; TO DESCRIBE ITS MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 26-36-303 CONCERNING COUNTY TAX COLLECTORS OR TREASURERS.
TO AMEND STATUTES DEALING WITH COUNTY PLANNING BOARDS AND ZONING BOARDS OF ADJUSTMENT.
TO ADOPT THE UNIFORM REAL PROPERTY ELECTRONIC RECORDING ACT.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ALTERNATIVE FUELS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND THE ARKANSAS ALTERNATIVE FUELS DEVELOPMENT FUND AND TO REPEAL OBSOLETE SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATED TO ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND WEATHERIZATION.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY TO SUPPORT A RESEARCH ALLIANCE FOR THE PURPOSES OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
AN ACT TO CREATE A SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH FUND.
TO MAKE CLARIFICATIONS TO THE EMERGENCY PETROLEUM SET-ASIDE ACT.
CONCERNING CENTRAL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
TO IMPROVE THE VALUATION PROCESS FOR AGRICULTURAL LAND, PASTURE LAND, AND TIMBER LAND IN ORDER TO MORE ACCURATELY REFLECT PROPERTY VALUE AND TO PRODUCE ADDITIONAL REVENUES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND COUNTIES.
AN ACT TO TRANSFER AQUACULTURE BUSINESS ENTERPRISES FROM THE ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY TO THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT.
TO ADD CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS OF SUPERVISION AND TRUST TO THE OFFENSE OF SEXUAL INDECENCY WITH A CHILD
"THE DELTA GEOTOURISM INCENTIVE ACT OF 2007."
AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT THIRD PARTIES THAT ARE LIABLE FOR MEDICAID COSTS PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT TO THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.
TO CREATE THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES TRAINING TRUST FUND AND THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION FUND.
TO REPEAL CONFLICTING LANGUAGE IN ARKANSAS LAW PERTAINING TO SALES TAX ON LEASES OR RENTALS OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
TO MODIFY RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY AUDIT BILL OF RIGHTS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN EQUITY INVESTMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS OPTIONS COUNSELING FOR LONG-TERM CARE PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE ISSUANCE OF ALCOHOL PERMITS.
TO INCREASE THE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR MANUFACTURING, DELIVERING, OR POSSESSING WITH INTENT TO MANUFACTURE OR DELIVER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES IN SCHEDULE VI UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR THE OFFENSE OF KEEPING A GAMBLING HOUSE.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY CUSTODY OF DEFENDANTS ACQUITTED BY REASON OF MENTAL DISEASE OR DEFECT AND JUVENILES JUDGED UNFIT.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 17-95-101 CONCERNING CIVIL IMMUNITY OF PERSONS RENDERING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES UNDER THE "GOOD SAMARITAN" LAW.
TO LIMIT THE INAPPLICABILITY OF THE ARKANSAS APPRAISER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION ACT TO REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND REAL ESTATE SALES PERSONS AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN USES OF THE TERMS "APPRAISAL" AND "MARKET VALUE".
TO EXEMPT FROM SALES AND USE TAX THE NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRICITY USED IN THE MANUFACTURING OF TIRES.
AN ACT TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ARKANSANS; TO LIST TRAMADOL AS A SCHEDULE IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
TO AMEND THE MINIMUM WAGE AND OVERTIME LAW TO PARALLEL CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE AND OVERTIME LAW.