Senate Calendar
Monday, March 25, 2013
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:00 AM)
CONCERNING THE FILING FOR A MUNICIPAL OFFICE.
TO CHANGE THE BOUNDARIES OF BOONE COUNTY AND CARROLL COUNTY.
TO REQUIRE THAT A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF MONEYS IN THE AD VALOREM TAX FUND BE USED TO SUPPORT THE ASSESSMENT COORDINATION DEPARTMENT.
TO BAR THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS BY THE STATE TO CERTAIN ENTITIES.
TO REQUIRE THAT THE UNEMPLOYMENT STABILIZATION TAX SHALL BE CREDITED TO THE SEPARATE ACCOUNT OF EACH EMPLOYER; AND TO AMEND THE STABILIZATION TAX RATES FOR THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND.
TO AMEND THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW; TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITIONS UNDER ARKANSAS CODE § 11-10-210.
TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF THE MEDICAID INSPECTOR GENERAL; AND TO DEVELOP AND TEST NEW METHODS OF MEDICAID CLAIMS AND UTILIZATION REVIEW.
TO AMEND THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT OR RULES, REGULATIONS, OR ORDERS OF THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION.
TO MAKE POLLING SITES EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO ALL CITIZENS; TO INCREASE VOTER TURNOUT; AND TO ALLOW POLLING SITES TO BE DESIGNATED AT RETAIL STORES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VOTER IDENTIFICATION CARDS; AND TO REQUIRE MAGNETIC STRIPS ON VOTER IDENTIFICATION CARDS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DELINQUENT LEVIES IN LEVEE AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
TO INCREASE THE LENGTH LIMITATION FOR OILFIELD TRAILERS OPERATED ON STREETS, ROADS, AND HIGHWAYS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPUTATION OF FUTURE CONTRIBUTION RATES FOR EMPLOYERS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
TO REGULATE THE BUSINESS PRACTICES OF A CREDIT CARD COMPANY AND TO PROHIBIT UNFAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES BY A CREDIT CARD COMPANY IN THIS STATE.
THE TORT REFORM AMENDMENT OF 2013.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING CIVIL CLAIMS AND COURT PROCEDURES.
Bills for Consideration
(01:30 PM)
TO COMMEMORATE THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND THE NEVADA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE CLASS 1A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON.
TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR REMITTING FUNDS ASSOCIATED WITH UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE ACTIVITY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM PETITIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REGULATE STATE TREASURY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRUDENT INVESTMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF STATE TREASURY FUNDS.
THE ANNEXATION AND DETACHMENT TRANSPARENCY ACT.
TO PROVIDE A SAFE HARBOR FOR VICTIMS OF CERTAIN SEX TRAFFICKING AND COMMERCIAL SEX OFFENSES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF CRIMINAL TRESPASS; AND TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF REMOVAL OF AN ANIMAL'S TRANSMITTAL DEVICE.
TO SUBSUME VARIOUS CAUSES OF ACTION FOR HEALTH CARE INJURIES UNDER A SINGLE REMEDY.
TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING A MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING A GUARDIANSHIP SUBSIDY; AND THE ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES IN CERTAIN GUARDIANSHIP CASES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RECORDS MAINTAINED DURING EARLY VOTING.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 26 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING TAXATION.
TO AID THE ADMINISTRATION, SALE, AND CONVEYANCE OF TAX-DELINQUENT LANDS.
TO CLARIFY THE PENALTIES FOR MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS IN APPLICATIONS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES TO TRACK FALSE STATEMENTS AND TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ANNEXATION OF SURROUNDED LANDS.
TO CREATE CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES RELATING TO SOFTWARE AND OTHER DEVICES AND MECHANISMS THAT MODIFY OR FALSIFY ELECTRONIC RECORDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVADING TAXES.
TO AMEND THE DEADLINE FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S PROCLAMATION REGARDING CORPORATE CHARTER FORFEITURES.
TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY WITH RESPECT TO INITIATED ACTS; AND TO REQUIRE MORE COMPLETE DISCLOSURE BY BALLOT QUESTION COMMITTEES AND LEGISLATIVE QUESTION COMMITTEES.
TO IMPLEMENT THE STATUTORY CHANGES RECOMMENDED BY THE TASK FOR ON ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN.
TO ADOPT RECENT CHANGES TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE INCOME TAX LAWS.
TO ALLOW THE EXTENSION OF THE PERIOD DURING WHICH A COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX LEVIED FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF A COMMUNITY COLLEGE MAY BE LEVIED AND SHALL NOT BE REPLACED OR REDUCED.
TO EXTEND THE AUTHORITY TO COUNTIES TO REGULATE THE MANNER A PROPERTY OWNER OR OTHER PERSON CONTROLLING THE PROPERTY REMOVES A VEHICLE, IMPLEMENT, OR PIECE OF MACHINERY.
CONCERNING THE RECOGNITION OF OTHER STATES' LICENSES TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
TO REVISE THE CORPORATE FRANCHISE TAX FILING AND REMITTANCE DEADLINE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY,
CONCERNING CHILD CUSTODY PRESUMPTIONS IN DIVORCE CASES.
TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE HIGH-TECHNOLOGY, KNOWLEDGE-BASED JOBS; TO RESTRUCTURE CERTAIN PROGRAMS AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS TO FOSTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.
TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF E-CIGARETTES ON PUBLIC SCHOOL PROPERTY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AMBULANCE SERVICE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL SALE OF BEDDING.
TO ESTABLISH THE COMMERCIAL TRUCK SAFETY AND EDUCATION FUND; AND TO PROVIDE SPECIAL REVENUES FOR THE FUND.
TO ENSURE THAT CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE ARE QUALIFIED; TO REQUIRE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CANDIDATES BEFORE THE ELECTION; AND TO PREVENT CANDIDATES CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES FROM RUNNING FOR PUBLIC OFFICE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING VIOLATIONS OF ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OR CONFERENCE REGULATIONS.
TO ALLOW A RETALIATORY TAX CREDIT FOR TAXES PAID TO OTHER STATES BY A DOMESTIC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURER.
CONCERNING ANNEXATION OF UNINCORPORATED LAND IF THE LAND IS CURRENTLY PERMITTED BY A COUNTY FOR A CONSTRUCTION OR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE USE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES FOR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES; AND TO PROMOTE THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF SCHOOL COMMUNITIES.
TO AMEND THE ALTERNATIVE FUELS TAX LAW; TO AMEND THE EXCISE TAX LEVIED ON ALTERNATIVE FUELS; TO CREATE A FAIR AND EQUITABLE METHOD OF MAINTAINING THE ROADS IN THE STATE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND TITLE 23, CHAPTER 68, OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE REHABILITATION AND LIQUIDATION OF INSURANCE COMPANIES.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF ATTEMPTING TO OBTAIN A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE BY FRAUD.
TO AMEND THE PENALTIES FOR THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO APPEAR.
CONCERNING AN ALTERNATIVE SYSTEM OF ASSESSMENTS BY A LEVEE DISTRICT INCLUDING MORE THAN TWO (2) COUNTIES.
TO AMEND THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO AMEND SALES AND USE TAX LAWS TO CONFORM TO THE STREAMLINED SALES AND USE TAX AGREEMENT.
TO IMPROVE TRAINING FOR COUNTY CLERKS; CIRCUIT CLERKS, COUNTY TREASURERS, COUNTY COLLECTORS, AND CORONERS; AND TO ESTABLISH A CORONER'S TRAINING FUND.
TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF A PROSECUTING ATTORNEY AND HIS OR HER DESIGNATED DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS TO CARRY A FIREARM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE AMUSEMENT RIDE AND AMUSEMENT ATTRACTION SAFETY INSURANCE ACT.
TO REGULATE THE MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION OF RECORDS OF THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS; TO ESTABLISH THE "ADOPT A DOCUMENT PROGRAM".
TO REVISE AND EXTEND THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO ENTER INTO DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS.
CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF BODY ARMOR.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEE" FOR ARKANSAS STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION DEATH BENEFITS.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING APPEALS TO A COUNTY COURT FROM A COUNTY EQUALIZATION BOARD; AND TO PROHIBIT A COUNTY COURT CLERK FROM CHARGING A FEE FOR FILING AN APPEAL FROM A COUNTY EQUALIZATION BOARD.
CONCERNING CENTRAL REGISTRY CHECKS, DISQUALIFYING OFFENSES, AND OTHER CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS REQUIRED UNDER SOME EMPLOYMENT TERMS.
ACT CONCERNING WHO IS REQUIRED TO CONSENT TO AN ADOPTION AND WHO IS ENTITLED TO A NOTICE THAT AN ADOPTION PROCEEDING HAS BEEN INITIATED.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CHANGES OF POLLING SITES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP LAW; TO REQUIRE THE CONSENT OF THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN BEFORE APPOINTMENT; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE EMPLOYMENT OF DEPUTY PUBLIC GUARDIANS.
TO CLARIFY THE ADULT MALTREATMENT CUSTODY ACT; AND TO ADD DEFINITIONS AND DESCRIBE THE PROCESS FOR LESS-THAN-CUSTODY ORDERS.
TO CLARIFY THE ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT ACT; AND TO ADD DEFINITIONS AND TO DESCRIBE THE PROCEDURES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF THEFT BY RECEIVING.
TO AUTHORIZE A LIMITED LICENSE FOR SELF-SERVICE STORAGE INSURANCE.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD TO ISSUE UNRESTRICTED LICENSES TO PRACTICE MEDICINE TO CERTAIN UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES FACULTY.
TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT MASSAGE THERAPY SCHOOL STUDENTS BE TESTED FOR TUBERCULOSIS.