Senate Calendar
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30 AM)
TO AMEND THE PROCEDURES FOR THE SALE OF COUNTY PROPERTY.
TO CHANGE THE FOUR CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS AS A RESULT OF THE MOST RECENT FEDERAL CENSUS DATA.
TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES IN BUILDINGS OWNED BY PUBLIC AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO AMEND THE ACADEMIC FACILITIES PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM AND THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES PROGRAM.
TO ESTABLISH THE QUALIFICATIONS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS.
Bills for Consideration
(01:30 PM)
COMMENDING HUGH MCCLAIN ON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE HALL OF FAME.
TO CREATE THE UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND FINANCING ACT OF 2011 AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REGULATE INSURANCE CONSULTANT FEES.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
TO ALLOW THE MULTIYEAR REGISTRATION OF PERSONAL-USE MOTOR VEHICLES.
TO PREVENT TRAINS FROM BLOCKING HIGHWAYS FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME AND TO ENSURE THAT RAILROADS DO NOT INTERFERE WITH HIGHWAY TRAFFIC.
TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION TO GOVERN THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION IN THE SAME MANNER AS ALL OTHER STATE AGENCIES AND TO GOVERN THE APPROPRIATION OF LOTTERY FUNDS.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING FINANCIAL REFORM FOR COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES.
TO REGULATE THE ISSUANCE OF CLOSING PROTECTION LETTERS.
TO PERMIT HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO REGISTER FICTITIOUS NAMES.
AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT CONSUMERS ARE NOTIFIED WHEN HAMBURGER MEAT IS NOT HEATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH STANDARDS.
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD MAKE QUARTERLY REPORTS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEES REGARDING INFORMATION PROVIDED TO CREDENTIALING ORGANIZATIONS.
AN ACT TO MAKE CONSISTENT THE LAW REGARDING LICENSURE FOR PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES AND ADVERSE ACTIONS.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE STIPEND FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY.
AN ACT TO IMPROVE ENROLLMENT OF ARKANSAS CHILDREN IN THE ARKIDS FIRST A AND B MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR THE TREATMENT OF MORBID OBESITY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT TO INCLUDE NATURAL GAS PUBLIC UTILITIES; TO ALLOW BIOFUEL TO SATISFY THE PUBLIC UTILITY'S ENERGY EFFICIENCY OR CONSERVATION GOALS.
CONCERNING THE REGISTRATION OF SEX OFFENDERS; TO REQUIRE REGISTRATION PAYMENTS TO BE MADE.
TO AUTHORIZE A LIVING WILL DESIGNATION TO BE PLACED ON A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD.
TO AMEND THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO PAY FINES OR MAKE INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS TO THE ARKANSAS TOWING AND RECOVERY BOARD.
TO AUTHORIZE TWO-YEAR COLLEGES TO ISSUE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR FUND-RAISING PURPOSES.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD TO COLLECT DATA FROM LICENSEES.
AN ACT TO CREATE A STUDY OF ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING.
TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 16 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING THE COURTS.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 4 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING BUSINESS AND COMMERCE.
TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 23 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES.
AN ACT TO LIMIT FORENSIC EXAMINATIONS OF ALLEGEDLY ABUSED CHILDREN TO CHILD SAFETY CENTERS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE TO ACCEPT REPORTS OF INJURY TO A CHILD'S INTELLECTUAL, EMOTIONAL, OR PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT FROM A GUIDANCE COUNSELOR LICENSED AS A TEACHER.
AN ACT TO RAISE THE AGE OF CHILDREN FOR WHOM SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN MOTOR VEHICLES.
AN ACT TO EXTEND THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON SEXUAL OFFENSES.
AN ACT TO CREATE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS OF A CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER.
TO ENSURE THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF NOTICE AND TO REQUIRE THAT PUTATIVE FATHERS BE PROVIDED NOTICE BEFORE AN ADOPTION IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ADOPTION CODE.
TO ALLOW LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENTS TO NEGOTIATE WITH COMMERCIAL INTERESTS SEEKING MASS COPYING OF PUBLIC RECORDS.
TO PROHIBIT TOWING OF VEHICLES BY CHAIN, ROPE, OR CABLE.
TO CLARIFY THE RIGHT OF OWNER'S PREFERENCE IN REMOVAL OF A DISABLED OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLE.
AN ACT REPEALING THE LEAD-BASED PAINT-HAZARD ACT OF 1997 AND CREATING THE ARKANSAS LEAD-BASED PAINT-HAZARD ACT OF 2011.
TO PROVIDE THAT THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURAL MARKETING GRANTS FUND SHALL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO VITICULTURE AND ENOLOGY PROGRAMS AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE VITICULTURE AND ENOLOGY FUND TO BE USED FOR THE RESEARCH AND PROMOTION OF VITICULTURE AND ENOLOGY IN ARKANSAS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT AND TO REGULATE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE AND PROCESSING CENTERS.
CONCERNING THE FORM OF PAPER BALLOTS.
TO PROVIDE FOR ADULT ABUSE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REPORTING.
CONCERNING VOLUNTEERS IN A MUNICIPALITY WITH A CITY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REGULATE THE RELEASE OF HOGS INTO THE WILD; AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR RELEASING A HOG INTO THE WILD.
TO CLARIFY THAT A REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY MAY ENTER INTO PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS FOR RAIL, WATERWAYS, AND TRAIL PROJECTS.
AN ACT REPEAL THE ARKANSAS MOLD INVESTIGATOR LICENSING ACT.
CONCERNING MUNICIPAL REGULATION OF FARMERS' MARKETS.
TO CLARIFY THE PURPOSES, DUTIES, AND OPERATIONS OF THE ARKANSAS STUDENT LOAN AUTHORITY.
TO CREATE CONSISTENCY IN NOMINATING PETITIONS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
TO AMEND THE CHILD WELFARE AGENCY LICENSING ACT; TO CLARIFY WHOM THE ACT APPLIES TO; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ENACT THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT’S GENERAL OMNIBUS BILL.
TO REMOVE INSURANCE RESTRICTIONS ON NONCOVERED DENTAL SERVICES AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE SURPLUS REQUIREMENT FOR FARMERS' MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATIONS.
REGARDING WHICH LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ARE ALLOWED TO PATROL CONTROLLED-ACCESS FACILITIES.
CONCERNING THE RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL ENTITIES.
TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CAPITOL ZONING DISTRICT COMMISSION.