Senate Calendar
Monday, March 28, 2011
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:30 AM)
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS; TO PROTECT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS FROM CERTAIN LIABILITIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ETHICS VIOLATIONS BY ARKANSAS EDUCATORS.
Bills for Consideration
(01:00 PM)
CONCERNING TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS BY A BOARD OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS.
TO REVISE AND SIMPLIFY THE MINIMUM LIABILITY INSURANCE LAW FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND THE LAW RELATED TO THE REMOVAL OF UNATTENDED AND ABANDONED VEHICLES.
CONCERNING TRANSPORTATION FUNDING THAT AMENDS THE STATE AID STREETS LAW.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE AWARD OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS BY THE ARKANSAS BUILDING AUTHORITY.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING FINANCIAL REFORM FOR COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE STATUTE REGARDING INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS FOR FINES.
REGARDING A MENTAL HEALTH EXAMINATION OF A DEFENDANT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS URBAN HOMESTEAD ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PAWNBROKERS, PRECIOUS METAL DEALER LICENSING, AND THE PURCHASE OF GOLD, SILVER, AND OTHER PRECIOUS METALS.
TO PRESERVE THE PROFESSIONAL INDEPENDENCE OF A PHARMACIST AND A PHARMACY; TO PROHIBIT INTERFERENCE WITH THE PHARMACIST-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP OR THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT CONCERNING SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNTS AND MANAGEMENT OF CERTAIN CAPITAL ASSETS OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY COMMISSION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO FULLY FINANCE THE EXPENDITURES AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE STATE CENTRAL SERVICES FUND AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING COLD WAR VETERAN SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
TO CLARIFY THE LIGHT TRANSMISSION LEVELS FOR WINDOW TINTING ON CHAUFFEUR-DRIVEN SEDANS.
TO EXEMPT THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS FROM THE ELEVATOR SAFETY LAW.
CONCERNING PRIMARY ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL ALLOCATIONS OF PRIVATE ACTIVITY AND GOVERNMENTAL VOLUME CAP AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF A MUNICIPAL PORT AUTHORITY AND 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.
TO MODERNIZE CERTAIN PROCEDURES FOR COUNTIES.
TO EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES OWNED AND FINANCED BY THE ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY AND TO PROVIDE FOR AGREEMENTS FOR PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES AS TO THESE INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES.
TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR CONVERTING THE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO OPERATE ON COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS.
TO AMEND THE STATUTES REGARDING THE TAXATION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION RELATING TO TOBACCO SALES AND TAXATION; AND TO CREATE THE TOBACCO PRODUCTS REPORTING ACT.
REGARDING THE PROHIBITION AGAINST A SEX OFFENDER WORKING WITH CHILDREN.
AN ACT CONCERNING AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS FOR SALES AND USE TAX.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT AT LEAST FIVE MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY.
TO KEEP ARKANSAS COMPETITIVE BY PROMOTING FUNDING FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES TO FUND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE EQUITY INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT.
TO ADD THE DEFINITION OF INVOLUNTARY ADMISSION TO THE LAWS ON COMMITMENT AND TREATMENT AND TO CLARIFY WHO MAY REQUEST ADDITIONAL PERIODS OF INVOLUNTARY TREATMENT.
TO PROHIBIT A LEVEL 3 OR LEVEL 4 SEX OFFENDER FROM BEING AT A WATER PARK OWNED OR OPERATED BY A LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE MILITARY CODE OF ARKANSAS TO MAKE WRONGFUL USE OR POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE PUNISHABLE BY COURT-MARTIAL.
AN ACT TO EXEMPT ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT CENTERS FROM HEALTH FACILITIES SERVICES LICENSING.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS TEACHER LICENSURE AND RECIPROCITY LAWS.
TO EXTEND THE TAX CREDIT FOR THE REHABILITATION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES LOCATED IN ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT.
TO AMEND THE STATUTES RELATING TO THE COLLECTION, PAYMENT, AND ENFORCEMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES; TO AMEND THE INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PROVISIONS FOR PROPERTY TAXES; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
TO GIVE PRIORITY FOR AN ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP TO A STUDENT WHOSE PARENT WAS A MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES AND WAS KILLED WHILE PERFORMING MILITARY DUTY.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING FUND ACT.
TO AMEND THE UTILITY FACILITY ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC PROTECTION ACT; TO CLARIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR UTILITY FACILITIES; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
REGARDING THE CARE OF PETS UNDER THE DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE ALL PUBLIC POOLS TO BE MAINTAINED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OR DIRECTION OF A CERTIFIED POOL OPERATOR.
TO EXEMPT HORSESHOEING, TRAINING, SEMEN SERVICES, SELLING MEDICINES FOR TREATMENT OF ANIMAL DISEASES, AND NONSURGICAL ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION FROM THE ARKANSAS VETERINARY MEDICAL PRACTICE ACT.
TO INCLUDE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF "CLAIMANT AGENCIES" FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING A SETOFF OF STATE INCOME TAX REFUNDS FOR DEBTS OWED TO THE STATE.
AN ACT TO ALLOW APPEALS REGARDING INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS TO BE HEARD BY THE INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
TO ALLOW THE ISSUANCE OF PUBLIC LIQUOR BY THE DRINK PERMITS WITHOUT A REFERENDUM ELECTION.
TO ALLOW THE SALE OF DISTILLED SPIRITS PRODUCTS AT ARKANSAS-BASED DISTILLERIES.
TO MANDATE AN ADDITIONAL FINE FOR ANY PERSON CONVICTED OF A FELONY SEX OFFENSE.
TO ALLOW A PURCHASER OF AN ASSEMBLED MOTOR VEHICLE TO OBTAIN A TITLE TO THE ASSEMBLED MOTOR VEHICLE ONLY THROUGH THE BONDED TITLE PROCESS.