Senate Calendar
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:00 AM)
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING ADMINISTRATIVE RULES PROMULGATED BY STATE AGENCIES.
AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE, CONCERNING EDUCATION LAW.
CONCERNING THE FEE ASSOCIATED WITH AN APPLICATION FOR A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSE; PROVIDING FOR A REDUCED FEE FOR CERTAIN PERSONS IN ORDER TO ALLOW MORE ARKANSANS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROTECT THEMSELVES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "EXEMPT COMMODITIES AND SERVICES" IN THE ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW.
AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO EXEMPT ORGANIZED CAMPS AND RELIGIOUS AND NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTERS FROM THE DEFINITION OF EMPLOYEE UNDER THE MINIMUM WAGE LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO TAXES LEVIED ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS; TO CLARIFY THAT CURRENT LAW IMPOSES AN EXCISE TAX ON ALL TOBACCO PRODUCTS OFFERED FOR SALE IN THE STATE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - PARTNERS FOR INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES - SICKLE CELL ANEMIA TASK FORCE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - GRANTS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO ESTABLISH TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPENSATED IN-HOME CAREGIVERS.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - GRANTS TO AKRANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
Bills for Consideration
(01:30 PM)
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF THE REVEREND DR. HERMAN LEE LEWELLEN, AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS HE MADE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS SUGAR BEARS VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR AN OUTSTANDING 2012 SEASON.
TO ADOPT THE JOINT RULES OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EIGHTY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION ACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO AUTHORIZE INVESTMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS IN ADDITIONAL INVESTMENTS INSURED BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 2, CONCERNING AGRICULTURE LAW.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ALTERNATIVE COUNTY BOOKKEEPING METHODS.
TO ADDRESS THE PROTECTION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY.
TO CHANGE THE POPULATION RATIO TO SELL VINOUS, SPIRITUOUS, OR MALT LIQUOR OFF-PREMISES.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF LUMP-SUM SERVICE FOR PURPOSES OF THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO SUPPORT OR OPPOSE BALLOT MEASURES.
TO CLARIFY THE LAWS REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF WATER POLLUTION PERMITS; TO CLARIFY THE FINANCIAL ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR NONMUNICIPAL DOMESTIC SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS; AND TO CREATE THE WATER PERFORMANCE BOND FUND.
CONCERNING THE FILING PERIOD FOR CITY OFFICES IN A CITY ADMINISTRATOR FORM OF GOVERNMENT.
TO ALLOW A CITY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT TO APPROVE NEW WARD BOUNDARIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS.
TO ALLOW AN ALTERNATE METHOD OF DISBURSEMENT OF SERVICE CHARGES FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE AREAS.
TO AMEND THE APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CERTIFIED WATER WELL DRILLER OR A CERTIFIED PUMP INSTALLER; AND TO REPEAL OBSOLETE LANGUAGE FROM THE ARKANSAS WATER WELL CONSTRUCTION ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE PARTIES QUALIFIED TO HOLD A PERMIT ISSUED TO A PUBLICLY TRADED CORPORATION OR TO A CORPORATION THAT HOLDS MULTIPLE PERMITS; TO REQUIRE THAT AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR DIRECTOR BE IDENTIFIED.
TO REPEAL CERTAIN OUTDATED LAWS CONCERNING COUNTY BRIDGES.
TO AMEND THE MEETING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS BOARD.