Senate Calendar
Monday, February 23, 2009
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:00 AM)
AN ACT TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATING TO ETHICS.
TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRESENCE OF CERTAIN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES IN A PERSON'S BODY IS A VIOLATION OF THE OMNIBUS DWI ACT OR THE UNDERAGE DUI LAW.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO APPEAR.
TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS MAKE SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO ALLOW FOR THE EXTENSION OF A LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE VOTERS OF THE MUNICIPALITY.
AN ACT TO CONFRONT DISPARITIES IN HEALTH AND LENGTH OF LIFE AMONG CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS.
TO ALLOW PERSONS WITH A BIRTH-THROUGH-KINDERGARTEN TEACHING LICENSE TO TEACH IN ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL OR EDUCATION SERVICE COOPERATIVE PREKINDERGARTEN AND KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS.
TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT ON A RICE SALE; TO REQUIRE THE BUYER TO COLLECT AND REMIT THE ASSESSMENT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ASSESSMENT'S USE AND CONSIDERATION OF PRODUCER PREFERENCES.
AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS "RACHEL'S BILL" FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING PERSONAL WATERCRAFT SAFETY.
THE FREEDOM TO FARM ACT.
Bills for Consideration
(01:30 PM)
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION.
TO ALLOW FOR THE EXTENSION OF A COUNTY-WIDE SALES AND USE TAX UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE VOTERS OF THE COUNTY.
TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR THE MONTHLY FERTILIZER TONNAGE REPORTS AND TO CLARIFY THAT THE FEES ARE TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE, SOIL TESTING AND RESEARCH FUND.
TO REPEAL ARKANSAS CODE 15-59-101 - 15-59-115.
CONCERNING REQUIRED STATEMENTS IN BROADCAST POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY STANDARDS FOR INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CANCER AND OTHER MEDICATIONS AND TO PROVIDE DISCRETION IN THE CHOICE OF STANDARDS.
TO PROVIDE A PARENT WITH AN OPTION TO WAIVE THE NUMBER OF DAYS FROM TEN TO FIVE TO WITHDRAW CONSENT OR RELINQUISHMENT OF PARENTAL RIGHTS FOR AN ADOPTION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE ARKANSAS REPORTS.
TO INCREASE IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION; TO PERMIT PLACEMENT OF A SECURITY FREEZE PRIOR TO BECOMING A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT; AND TO REDUCE THE FEES CHARGED FOR THE PLACEMENT, REMOVAL, OR TEMPORARY LIFTING OF A SECURITY FREEZE.
TO AMEND THE MILITARY CODE OF ARKANSAS TO CLARIFY THE GOVERNOR S POWER TO ORDER THE ORGANIZED MILITIA INTO ACTIVE SERVICE TO RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES OR DISASTERS.
CONCERNING THE RUNNING WATER LEVEE DISTRICT.
TO AUTHORIZE THE BANK COMMISSIONER TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO DEAL WITH EMERGENCIES.
TO CHANGE THE SUBMISSION DATE FOR THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION'S ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR TO THE MONTH OF JUNE.