Senate Calendar
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Bills for Consideration
(11:00 AM)
HONORING JIM GASTON AS THE ARKANSAS BUSINESS EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR AND FOR HIS PENDING INDUCTION INTO THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MOUNTAIN HOME TROUT HALL OF FAME.
IN RECOGNITION OF THE ARKANSAS MILITARY VETERANS HALL OF FAME.
REGARDING THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC DEFENDER COMMISSION.
MAKING CERTAIN TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 16.
TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 16 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING THE COURTS.
TO AMEND THE STATUTE REGARDING INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS FOR FINES.
TO CREATE THE UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND FINANCING ACT OF 2011 AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
A TEMPORARY ONE-HALF PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX FOR STATE HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES AND COUNTY AND CITY ROADS, BRIDGES AND OTHER SURFACE TRANSPORTATION WITH STATE REVENUES SECURING FOUR-LANE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS
TO INCREASE THE SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENTS FOR RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS OR THEIR SURVIVORS UNDER THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH A LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO REVIEW CHANGES TO THE STATE MEDICAID PROGRAM AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE SALES AND USES TAXES FOR MATERIALS USED TO BALE, PACKAGE, TIE, WRAP, OR SEAL ANIMAL FEED PRODUCTS.
TO EXTEND CERTAIN POWERS GRANTED TO CITIES OF THE FIRST CLASS TO ALL MUNICIPALITIES.
TO ABOLISH THE COMMON-LAW DOCTRINE OF NECESSARIES.
TO ESTABLISH THE TEACHER EXCELLENCE AND SUPPORT SYSTEM AND ALIGN CURRENT LAW CONCERNING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TEACHER FAIR DISMISSAL WITH THE SYSTEM.
TO CLARIFY THE INTERPRETATION OF TERMS RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.
TO CLARIFY HOW A SCHOOL COUNSELOR'S TIME SHALL BE SPENT DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR.
TO REQUIRE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK BY A PRIVATE BUSINESS THAT PROVIDES SHORT-TERM CHILD CARE FACILITIES FOR ITS PATRONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF TEAR GAS OR PEPPER SPRAY.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT ALL FACILITIES THAT PERFORM TEN OR MORE ABORTIONS EACH MONTH SHALL BE LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
TO MAKE THE MILITARY CODE OF ARKANSAS CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL LAW CONCERNING DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT ACTIONS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING FUNDS FOR VOTING SYSTEMS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING DEADLINES APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN ELECTIONS.
TO PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION.
RELATING TO THE LEAVES OF ABSENCE AND REEMPLOYMENT OF MILITARY PERSONNEL CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY.
AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE PUBLIC INTEGRITY OF CERTAIN REGULATORY AGENCIES.
CONCERNING THE JUVENILE CODE AND JUVENILE COURT PROCEDURES.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING THE LOWERING OF STATE FLAGS WHEN A MEMBER OF THE ARMED SERVICES IS KILLED IN ACTION.
AN ACT REGARDING THE FUNDING OF PUBLIC DEFENDERS.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "CHILD" IN CERTAIN CHILD EXPLOITATION STATUTES.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING ACCESS TO INFORMATION HELD BY THE ARKANSAS CRIME INFORMATION CENTER.
TO CLARIFY THE OFFENSE OF INTERFERENCE WITH CUSTODY.
REGARDING FIRST-TIME OFFENDER PROBATIONERS.
REGARDING THE ARKANSAS DISTRICT COURTS ACCOUNTING LAW.
Bills for Consideration
(03:00 PM)
TO REQUIRE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK BY A PRIVATE BUSINESS THAT PROVIDES SHORT-TERM CHILD CARE FACILITIES FOR ITS PATRONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF TEAR GAS OR PEPPER SPRAY.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT ALL FACILITIES THAT PERFORM TEN OR MORE ABORTIONS EACH MONTH SHALL BE LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
TO MAKE THE MILITARY CODE OF ARKANSAS CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL LAW CONCERNING DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT ACTIONS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING FUNDS FOR VOTING SYSTEMS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING DEADLINES APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN ELECTIONS.
TO PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION.
RELATING TO THE LEAVES OF ABSENCE AND REEMPLOYMENT OF MILITARY PERSONNEL CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY.
AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE PUBLIC INTEGRITY OF CERTAIN REGULATORY AGENCIES.
CONCERNING THE JUVENILE CODE AND JUVENILE COURT PROCEDURES.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING THE LOWERING OF STATE FLAGS WHEN A MEMBER OF THE ARMED SERVICES IS KILLED IN ACTION.
AN ACT REGARDING THE FUNDING OF PUBLIC DEFENDERS.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "CHILD" IN CERTAIN CHILD EXPLOITATION STATUTES.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING ACCESS TO INFORMATION HELD BY THE ARKANSAS CRIME INFORMATION CENTER.
TO CLARIFY THE OFFENSE OF INTERFERENCE WITH CUSTODY.
REGARDING FIRST-TIME OFFENDER PROBATIONERS.
REGARDING THE ARKANSAS DISTRICT COURTS ACCOUNTING LAW.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "NEW FULL-TIME PERMANENT EMPLOYEE" TO INCLUDE EMPLOYEES WHO WORK AT HOME, AS THAT DEFINITION APPLIES TO BUSINESS INCENTIVES.
REGARDING SCRAP METAL DEALERS AND SALES.
TO PROVIDE STATE SUPPORT FOR THE ELECTRICAL ENERGY ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
REGARDING THE THEFT OF UTILITY PROPERTY.
TO CREATE THE NON-LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON THE STUDY OF LANDLORD-TENANT LAWS.
CONCERNING WEBSITES TO ASCERTAIN THE EXPENDITURE DATA OF STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
MAKING CERTAIN TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 16.