Senate Calendar
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30 AM)
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - CANCER RESEARCH CENTER CONSTRUCTION AND ENDOWMENT MATCHING APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2007-2009 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF COUNTY OPERATIONS - ASSISTANCE TO VARIOUS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - GRANTS FOR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS FOR CITIES AND COUNTIES AND FOR COUNTY AND CITY ROADS, BRIDGES, RAIL AND PORTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RICE RESEARCH AND PROMOTION ACT.
Bills for Consideration
(01:30 PM)
CONGRATULATING THE JONESBORO HIGH SCHOOL HURRICANE AS CLASS 6A BOYS' STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF ELECTION OFFICIALS AND ELECTION OFFICERS.
AN ACT TO CREATE ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTERS TO IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN CONSOLIDATED AND ANNEXED SCHOOLS.
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.
TO REQUIRE THE INCLUSION OF TORNADO AND STORM SHELTERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF ALL NEW PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES.
RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD TENANT ACT OF 2007.
TO AMEND THE DISCLOSURES ACT FOR PUBLIC INITIATIVES, REFERENDA AND MEASURES REFERRED TO VOTERS.
TO PROMOTE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND TO PROTECT THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FROM INSURANCE POLICY LIMITATIONS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE REVIEW OF TECHNICAL AND GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACTS BY THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN DISCLOSURES ON CREDIT CARD PROCESSING SERVICE CONTRACTS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO MAKE REQUIRED DISCLOSURES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT CERTAIN LARGE ATTENDANCE FACILITIES.
TO REALLOCATE A PORTION OF THE BAIL BOND FEES UNDER ARKANSAS CODE 17-19-101 ET SEQ.
AN ACT TO STREAMLINE THE PROCESS FOR ARKANSAS NONTRADITIONAL LICENSURE CERTIFICATION FOR TEACHERS.
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.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH IRLEN SYNDROME WHEN ADMINISTERING A STATE-MANDATED ASSESSMENT.
TO AMEND 16-123-107 TO ADD DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE STATUS AS AN OFFENSE.
TO PROVIDE FOR A MISCELLANEOUS FUND FOR UNCLAIMED GIFT CERTIFICATES, UNCLAIMED STORE GIFT CARDS, OR UNCLAIMED GENERAL USE PREPAID CARDS.
AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ARKANSAS TASK FORCE ON RACIAL PROFILING.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE POWERS OF THE GOVERNOR AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS DURING A STATE OF INSURRECTION OR EMERGENCY.
RELATING TO FUNDING OF PUBLIC ART IN STATE FUNDED FACILITIES.
TO CLARIFY THAT A HABITUAL OFFENDER MAY BE SENTENCED TO PAY ANY FINE AUTHORIZED BY LAW.
TO RESTRICT THE ELIGIBILITY FOR PAROLE OR COMMUNITY CORRECTION TRANSFER OF PERSONS SENTENCED TO ENHANCED PENALTIES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP OF INCAPACITATED ADULTS.
AN ACT TO HELP ENSURE THE PROPER ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS BY REQUIRING THE PRESENCE OF ADMINISTRATORS AND SCHOOL EMPLOYEES AT SCHOOL FACILITIES UNLESS USING PERSONAL LEAVE OR ABSENT ON SCHOOL BUSINESS.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-21-403 OF THE FREE TEXT BOOK ACT.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 6-17-811 CONCERNING INCENTIVES FOR TEACHER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION IN HIGH- PRIORITY DISTRICTS.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 6 CONCERNING PUBLIC EDUCATION.
TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION TO REVIEW STATUTES, RULES, AND REGULATIONS FOR ENERGY-RELATED CONTENT.
AN ACT TO EQUALIZE FOUNDATION FUNDING FOR SPECIAL NEEDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
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.
CONCERNING SPEED LIMITS AND TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES ON COUNTY ROADS.
TO INCREASE THE RELIEF AVAILABLE FOR THE FAILURE TO PAY BONA FIDE LOSS CLAIMS.
TO ASSIST RESIDENTIAL TENANTS THAT ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE, SEX CRIMES, OR STALKING.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE SAFE PASSING OF BICYCLES BY MOTOR VEHICLES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO AMEND THE TASK FORCE ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES.
CONCERNING BAIL BONDSMEN.
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO CLARIFY POSSESSION OF HANDGUNS AND CONCEALED HANDGUNS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECT ASSESSMENT OF LIQUOR AND WINE EXCISE TAXES.
TO COMPLY WITH STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2005 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE NATURE OF ALTERNATIVE MOTOR FUELS UNDER ARKANSAS TAX LAW.
TO ENCOURAGE A LANDOWNER TO MAKE LAND AND WATER AREAS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR RECREATIONAL USE AND TO LIMIT THE LIABILITY OF A LANDOWNER WHO ALLOWS THE PUBLIC TO USE THE LANOWNER'S PROPERTY FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES.
CONCERNING PROTECTION OF WATER RESOURCES.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS STATE PARKS RECREATION AND TRAVEL COMMISSION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY.
AN ACT CONCERNING PETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW POLITICAL PARTIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE MANNER OF CHOOSING AND ELECTION OF ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE PERTAINING TO ELECTIONS.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING VOTING PROCEDURES.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING VOTING MACHINES.
AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT MINORITY BUSINESSES ARE OWNED BY A MINORITY.
AN ACT TO UPDATE THE DUTIES OF THE BUREAU OF LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH WITH REGARD TO LIBRARY SERVICES TO RECOGNIZE THAT MANY MATERIALS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AS DIGITAL MEDIA OR THROUGH THE INTERNET.
TO AUTHORIZE AN ELECTION IN A MUNICIPALITY WITH A CITY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT TO INCREASE THE AUTHORITY OF THE MAYOR.
AN ACT TO REVISE MEMBERSHIP AND MEETING TIMES OF THE ARKANSAS YOUNG AND BEGINNING FARMER ADVISORY BOARD.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE UNIFORM STATE FERTILIZER PREEMPTION ACT.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE MINIMUM AMOUNT OF UNSATISFIED JUDGMENT REQUIRED FOR LICENSE SUSPENSION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 5-1-110 CONCERNING THE PROSECUTION OF CONDUCT CONSTITUTING MORE THAN ONE (1) OFFENSE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 5-26-303 CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF DOMESTIC BATTERING IN THE FIRST DEGREE.
TO TRANSFER THE REGULATION OF TITLE INSURANCE TO THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT AND TO ENACT THE ARKANSAS TITLE INSURANCE ACT.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS ACT.
TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE SUSPENSION OF DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR THE OFFENSE OF POSSESSION OF FRAUDULENT OR ALTERED PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO REGULATE THE INSPECTION OR INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICITY IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF INTERFERENCE WITH CUSTODY AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES IN CASES INVOLVING THE OFFENSE OF INTERFERENCE WITH CUSTODY.
AN ACT TO EXPAND THE TYPES OF ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGIES AVAILABLE FOR COMPUTER-ASSISTED MASS APPRAISAL SYSTEMS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE LEAVE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES TO PARTICIPATE IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
TO CLARIFY THAT CIVIL IMMUNITY IS EXTENDED TO STUDENTS OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS WHO RENDER VOLUNTARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES AT FREE OR LOW COST HEALTH CARE CLINICS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF LICENSED PERSONNEL.
TO REQUIRE FULL DISCLOSURE REGARDING WHICH ENTITIES HAVE ACCESS TO PROVIDER NETWORKS.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSING BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE.