Senate Calendar
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30 AM)
TO EXPAND THE AVAILABILITY AND OPTIONS FOR INSURANCE ON PORTABLE ELECTRONICS.
THE CLEAN ENERGY ACT OF 2011.
TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN INQUIRIES INTO A PERSON'S BACKGROUND ON AN APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
TO GRANT THE AUTHORITY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ENERGY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS THAT WILL FUND LOANS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS AND CLEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS.
TO PROTECT UNBORN CHILDREN.
TO ALLOW TRAINED AND LICENSED STAFF AND FACULTY TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN ON A UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE, OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO REVIEW CHANGES TO SYSTEMS OF DELIVERY UNDER THE STATE MEDICAID PROGRAM.
TO CREATE THE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
CREATE A STUDY TO EXPLORE HOW TO USE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, RURAL SERVICES, PUBLIC AGENCIES, AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS IN ADDRESSING QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN UNDERSERVED AREAS.
TO ENACT THE FALSE MEDICAID CLAIMS ACT; TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST THE RECOVERY OF MONEYS FRAUDULENTLY RECEIVED FROM THE MEDICAID PROGRAM; TO INCREASE THE STATE'S PORTION OF FUNDS RECOVERED; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP REVENUE STABILIZATION ACT.
TO PROVIDE FOR PROGRAMS FOR THE PREVENTION, EDUCATION, AND TREATMENT OF PROBLEM GAMBLING DISORDERS AND COMPULSIVE GAMBLING DISORDERS.
Bills for Consideration
(01:30 PM)
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING RULES PROMULGATED UNDER THE ARKANSAS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF A STATE AGENCY TO IMPOSE FEES AND PENALTIES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING EMERGENCY RULES PROMULGATED UNDER THE ARKANSAS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT.
TO FULLY FINANCE THE EXPENDITURES AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE STATE CENTRAL SERVICES FUND AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION ACT.
TO PROHIBIT TOWING OF VEHICLES BY CHAIN, ROPE, OR CABLE.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR RESCISSION OF LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES.
REGARDING SUBSTANCES IN SCHEDULE I AND SCHEDULE VI AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY ARKANSAS ETHICS LAWS.
TO REQUIRE THAT SCHOOL ELECTIONS ARE HELD ON THE SAME DATE AS GENERAL ELECTIONS AND AMEND THE TERM FOR A SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 6 CONCERNING PUBLIC EDUCATION.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ENERGY REORGANIZATION AND POLICY ACT AS IT PERTAINS TO THE PROMULGATION OF RULES BY THE ARKANSAS ENERGY OFFICE.
TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES IN BUILDINGS OWNED BY PUBLIC AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO CLARIFY FUNDING FOR ISOLATED SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
TO CREATE THE TASK FORCE ON RECRUITING AND HOSTING NUCLEAR FACILITIES IN ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING THE VESTING OF HUNTING OR FISHING RIGHTS IN LEASED FARMLANDS.
TO ALLOW A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE TO BE ISSUED FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE THAT WAS MANUFACTURED IN THIS STATE BY A SMALL VOLUME MANUFACTURER.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2004.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 6 CONCERNING ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION.
TO ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PLANS.
TO EXPAND THE OBJECTIVES OF TEACHERS' PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS.
AN ACT TO CREATE A CULTURAL COMPETENCE INTERIM STUDY.
TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC ADJUSTING BY PROVIDING INSURANCE CONSUMERS THE RIGHT TO EMPLOY THEIR OWN INSURANCE ADJUSTER.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE TRANSMISSION OF ELECTION INFORMATION.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE PARENTAL MONITORS ON SCHOOL BUSES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO UPDATE SCHOOL POLICIES WHEN A LAW REGARDING CHILD ABUSE IS AMENDED OR IS ADDED TO THE ARKANSAS CODE.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS FOR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR RECIPROCAL SERVICE CREDITS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE GROUNDS AND PROCEDURES FOR SETTING ASIDE A SALE OF TAX-DELINQUENT LANDS.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE INTERSTATE RECIPROCITY FOR LICENSURE OF PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 25 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING STATE GOVERNMENT.
TO AMEND THE PROCESS FOR EVALUATING ARKANSAS PRESCHOOL AND PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY FUNDING FORMULA CALCULATIONS FOR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INCOME TAX RELIEF TO HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD TAXPAYERS WITH TWO (2) OR MORE DEPENDENTS.
TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE DELTA GEOTOURISM INCENTIVE ACT OF 2007 AND TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM GEOTOURISM INCOME TAX CREDIT.
TO CREATE A SALES TAX HOLIDAY FOR CLOTHING, CLOTHING ACCESSORIES OR EQUIPMENT, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, SCHOOL ART SUPPLIES, AND SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING WASTE TIRES.
TO ESTABLISH ARKANSAS COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS STANDARDS; TO DEVELOP CRITERIA TO EVALUATE, SUPPORT, PROMOTE, AND FUND ARKANSAS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS TO DEVELOP AND CLARIFY ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
TO EXEMPT THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS FROM THE ELEVATOR SAFETY LAW.
THE JASON FLATT ACT.
TO EXTEND THE TIME IN WHICH CERTAIN LANDS MAY BE DETACHED AFTER AN ANNEXATION PROCEEDING.
CONCERNING PRIMARY ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL ALLOCATIONS OF PRIVATE ACTIVITY AND GOVERNMENTAL VOLUME CAP AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
TO AUTHORIZE THE AGENT OF AN INSURANCE COMPANY TO MOVE A TOTAL-LOSS VEHICLE FROM A STORAGE FACILITY.
CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF A MUNICIPAL PORT AUTHORITY AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENT USE OF WATER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE OF ARKANSAS.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTRONIC FILING OF REPORTS TO ENTITIES OF THE STATE BY STATE AGENCIES.
REGARDING THE AWARD OF MERITORIOUS GOOD TIME TO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION INMATES.
JONATHAN'S LAW: TO ESTABLISH SAFETY STANDARDS FOR ANCHORING SOCCER GOALS ON PLAYGROUNDS AND OTHER RECREATION AREAS.
TO REQUIRE MOTORCYCLES TO HAVE TURN SIGNALS.
TO REQUIRE NOTICE AND THE RECORDING OF A DEED FOR A DISTRIBUTEE TO COLLECT A SMALL ESTATE.
REGARDING WHICH LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ARE ALLOWED TO PATROL CONTROLLED-ACCESS FACILITIES.
TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATING A RULE OF THE STATE PARKS, RECREATION, AND TRAVEL COMMISSION.
TO CLARIFY THAT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES OWNED BUT NOT OPERATED BY COUNTIES SHALL HAVE EQUAL TREATMENT AS HOSPITALS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM LAWS; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE NOTICE REQUIRED BEFORE FILING A MECHANIC'S OR MATERIALMAN'S LIEN.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, FIXED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS, AND FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - STAFF APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2011-2012 FISCAL YEAR.