Senate Calendar
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:00:00 AM)
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 17 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES.
CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
CONCERNING THE ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN PARTICIPATING EMPLOYERS IN THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REDUCE THE SALES AND USE TAX ON THE PARTIAL REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF CERTAIN MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT USED IN MANUFACTURING; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAWS RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF OPHTHALMIC DISPENSERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REASSESSMENTS FOR SUBURBAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
TO ENCOURAGE CHARITABLE GIVING AND ELIMINATE PERVERSE AND ABSURD TAXES AND DISINCENTIVES ON CHARITABLE GIVING; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN WITHDRAWALS OF STOCK FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING NET METERING; AND TO ALLOW COMMUNITY NET METERING.
TO BE KNOWN AS THE PUBLIC SAFETY TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2015; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A RETAIL OFF-PREMISES PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF WINE AT GROCERY STORES AND TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC STIMULUS TO THE FRUIT GROWERS IN THE STATE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 9 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING FAMILY LAW.
TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING SCREENING FOR DYSLEXIA; AND TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO SCREEN STUDENTS FOR DYSLEXIA.
TO CREATE THE HEALTHY ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTH INSURANCE INNOVATION ACT OF 2015; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE VALUATION PROCEDURES USED FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXES; AND TO PROVIDE A VALUATION METHOD FOR NATURAL GAS PIPING AND EQUIPMENT USED IN A NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION.
TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND REDUCE HEALTHCARE COSTS; TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF TELEMEDICINE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REVISE THE PAROLE STATUTES FOR REPEAT AND VIOLENT OFFENDERS; CONCERNING PAROLE REVOCATION; AND CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF AN ARREST WARRANT BY THE PAROLE BOARD
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING INITIATIVES, REFERENDA, AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONTROLLED BURNS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 27, CHAPTER 24, TO CREATE A NEW SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE.
CONCERNING THE USE OF AN IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AUTHORITY TO ARREST; AND TO GRANT CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS PEACE OFFICER STATUS.
TO IMPROVE THE INSURANCE PANEL PARTICIPATION PROCESS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING A SYSTEM-WIDE ASSESSMENT OF UNDERSERVED GEOGRAPHIC AREAS.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO EXPAND THE CAPACITY OF THE ARKANSAS AUTISM PARTNERSHIP.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING LOCAL 911 SYSTEMS; AMENDING ARKANSAS LAW PERTAINING TO OVERSIGHT, COORDINATION, REPORTING, AND TRAINING OF LOCAL 911 SYSTEMS AND DISPATCHERS.
TO REGULATE THE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES OF THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD.
TO AMEND THE ACCESS TO CARE ACT, ACTS 2013, NO. 1352; AND TO LOWER THE COST OF CARE AND INCREASE ACCESS TO CARE FOR MEDICAID PATIENTS.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE OR DECAL TO HONOR THE SERVICE OF VETERANS OF THE LEBANON CONFLICT AND TO REPEAL PORTIONS OF THE LAW CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN LICENSE PLATES.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING COSMETOLOGISTS, MANICURISTS, AND AESTHETICIANS.
TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL RATE INCREASES FOR PRIVATE INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WITH FIFTEEN (15) BEDS OR FEWER.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES, PER DIEM, AND MILEAGE COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO REDUCE THE THEFT OF MOBILE DEVICES; TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF VICTIMS OF THEFTS OF MOBILE DEVICES; AND TO REQUIRE ANTITHEFT FUNCTIONALITY ON MOBILE DEVICES.
Bills for Consideration
(01:30:00 PM)
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ANNEXATIONS BY ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) PETITION.
TO RESTRICT THE ABILITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND OTHER ENTITIES TO REGULATE PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS UNDERGROUND FACILITIES DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RURAL FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE OF THE ARKANSAS FORESTRY COMMISSION.
TO ELIMINATE DUPLICATIVE ATTORNEY TITLE INSURANCE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS; TO TRANSFER REGULATION OF TITLE INSURANCE, TITLE INSURANCE AGENCIES, TITLE INSURANCE AGENTS, AND ABSTRACTERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COMMISSIONS DERIVED FROM CERTAIN PRISONER SERVICES.
TO ALLOW TRADITIONAL STUDENTS TO BE PART-TIME STUDENTS UNDER THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM — PART 2.
TO REGULATE PROCUREMENTS FOR WATER, WASTEWATER, AND STORM WATER DRAINAGE PROJECTS.
TO REGULATE CERTAIN WATERWORKS COMMISSIONS; TO REGULATE THE TERMS AND QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE WATERWORKS COMMISSIONS.
TO CREATE A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE FOR SUPPORT OF HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE AND REPEALING THE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE FOR PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS.
TO REGULATE PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS CONTRACTS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS LAW; TO DEFINE A NONGUARANTEED PREPAID CONTRACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ELECTION LAWS CONCERNING ELECTION EQUIPMENT, TESTING PROCEDURES, ELECTION PROCESSES, AND ELECTION PROCEDURES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING REGISTRATION AND REPORTING BY APPROVED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES; AND AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF MARRIAGE LICENSES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ACCOUNTANTS AND LICENSE RENEWALS.
TO REGULATE THE ABANDONMENT OF UNPAVED ROAD EASEMENTS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRED PRIOR TO UNDERTAKING NEW CONSTRUCTION OR OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT FOR SUPPLYING A PUBLIC SERVICE.
TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR A LESSEE OF AN INTERMODAL AUTHORITY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF DUES FOR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH THE ABORTION-INDUCING DRUGS SAFETY ACT.
TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE MARKETING AND REDISTRIBUTION LAWS FOR THE SALE OF PLANTS, ANIMALS, AND COMMODITIES OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO ALLOW THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO SETTLE CERTAIN CORPORATE FRANCHISE TAX DISPUTES.
TO AMEND CIVIL SERVICE LAW WITH REGARD TO THE UNIFORMED SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ACT.
TO ADOPT RECENT CHANGES TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS TAX-DEFERRED TUITION SAVINGS PROGRAM; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE INCOME TAX LAWS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF A MUNICIPAL TREASURER.
TO INCLUDE IN-LAWS IN THE DEFINITION OF “FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS" FOR THE DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT OF 1991.