Senate Calendar
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:00 AM)
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1985 AND TO INCREASE RATES.
THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE VISITOR PLACEMENT ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION ACT.
TO INCREASE ACCESS TO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION.
TO REQUIRE CLEAR EXIT STANDARDS FOR ALL REMEDIAL COURSES TAKEN AT STATE- SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TO IMPROVE THE TEACHING TECHNIQUES OF REMEDIAL COURSES.
Bills for Consideration
(01:30 PM)
TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE EIGHTY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO PROVIDE FOR A RECESS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
RECOMMENDING THAT A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BE COMMITTED TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAY 67 IN ARKANSAS.
CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS, AND MOURNING THE PASSING OF, JOHN MILES LEWIS.
TO REQUIRE TEMPORARY CARDBOARD VEHICLE BUYER'S TAGS TO BE LEGIBLE AND VISIBLE.
CONCERNING THE PAYMENT OF COURT FINES AND COSTS WITH A CREDIT CARD THROUGH A THIRD-PARTY ENTITY.
TO AMEND AND MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE RURAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ACT, 23-17-201 ET SEQ.
TO CREATE THE TECHNOLOGY ACCELERATION FUND.
TO CHANGE THE STANDARD OF PROOF CONCERNING CLAIMS FOR EXEMPTIONS, DEDUCTIONS, AND CREDITS AND TO SET THE STANDARD FOR REVIEW ON APPEAL.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 8 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
TO UPDATE THE REFERENCES IN THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATED TO THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
CONCERNING ENTRIES INTO THE JUDGMENT BOOK.
TO HELP TO ENSURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF CHILDREN BY MODERNIZING AND UPDATING THE LAW RELATED TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT.
TO UPDATE THE PROCEDURE FOR ACQUIRING AN ACCESS EASEMENT.
CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION OF A LIBRARY PATRON.
THE HEALTH CARE STUDENTS SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT POPULATIONS ACT.
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT OF 1991.
TO ALLOW ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS BY CERTAIN WATER SYSTEMS FOR PAYMENT OF DEBTS.
TO CODIFY THE DUTY AND THE OBLIGATION OF A MINERAL LESSEE TO A MINERAL LESSOR AND TO ALLOW THE PARTIES TO AN OIL AND GAS LEASE TO STIPULATE THE PRUDENT OPERATOR STANDARD.
TO AMEND THE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 TO ALLOW RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES TO OBTAIN SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR NOMINAL FEES.
TO CLARIFY THAT AN OWNER OF A BOAT LIVERY SHALL RECORD THE REGISTRATION NUMBER OF A MOTORBOAT; TO REQUIRE AN OWNER OF A BOAT LIVERY TO NOT ALLOW A VESSEL TO DEPART FROM THE PREMISES WITHOUT THE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BY LAW.
TO CLARIFY THE USE OF AN ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE BY A PERSON WITH A SERIOUS WALKING HANDICAP.
TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE GOLD STAR FAMILY SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE STATE BY EXEMPTING FROM THE STATE SALES TAX FUEL AND ENERGY USED OR CONSUMED IN MANUFACTURING.
TO CREATE THE ANIMAL RESCUE AND SHELTER TRUST FUND AND TO PROVIDE FOR AND ISSUE A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE FOR THE SUPPORT OF ANIMAL RESCUE AND SHELTERS.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TO ANALYZE WRONG-WAY CRASHES ON INTERSTATES AND OTHER FREEWAYS THAT ARE A PART OF THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM.
TO AUTHORIZE ELECTRIC UTILITIES TO RECOVER THE COST OF RESTORATION OF DAMAGES CAUSED BY STORMS AND RELATED PERILS THROUGH SECURITIZATION OF SUCH STORM RESTORATION AND RELATED COSTS.
TO CLARIFY THE DISTRIBUTION OF FINES COLLECTED RELATED TO UNLAWFUL TOWING OPERATIONS.
TO ADJUST FOR INFLATION THE AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY REGARDING WAGE DISPUTES HEARD AND DECIDED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.
CONCERNING WRITTEN CONTRACTS FOR THE SOLICITATION OF ADVERTISING.
THE ELECTRIC AUTOCYCLE ACT.
TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO BE GIVEN TO A MOTOR VEHICLE LIENHOLDER BEFORE THE ISSUANCE OF A DUPLICATE MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE.
AN ACT TO DESIGNATE THE PECAN AS THE OFFICIAL NUT OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO ENSURE INSURANCE PROTECTION FOR RAILROAD EMPLOYEES TRANSPORTED BY CONTRACT CARRIERS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS INFORMATION SYSTEMS ACT OF 1997, § 25-4-101 ET SEQ.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - STAFF APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2009-2010 FISCAL YEAR.
INCREASING THE FELONY CLASSIFICATION FOR NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE AND PROVIDING FOR A LICENSE SUSPENSION AND DWI ENHANCEMENT FOR A CONVICTION FOR NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE CLOSING OF UNLICENSED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR CRIMINAL OFFENDERS; AND TO ALLOW CIVIL PENALTIES FOR OPERATION OF UNLICENSED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING.
Retirement Calendar
(02:00 PM)
TO AMEND THE CALCULATION OF DEFERRED ANNUITIES, ALLOW EXTRA TIME FOR MEMBERS TO SELECT CONTRIBUTORY SERVICE, INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF REDUCED ANNUITY, AND AMEND THE RETIREMENT MEMBERSHIP OF DISTRICT COURT CLERKS.
TO INCREASE THE MULTIPLIER USED BY THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND TO FUND THE INCREASED MULTIPLIER BY AN INCREASE IN THE MEMBER'S CONTRIBUTION.
TO ENCOURAGE JUDICIAL SERVICE AND RETENTION OF JUDGES THROUGH RETIREMENT INCENTIVES.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF COMPENSATION UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO INCLUDE A BONUS PAID TO A COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE.