Senate Calendar
Monday, March 20, 2017
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:00:00 AM)
TO ALLOW REINSTATEMENT OF A VOLUNTARILY SURRENDERED, SUSPENDED, OR REVOKED EDUCATOR'S LICENSE UPON A SHOWING OF REHABILITATION AND FITNESS TO PERFORM THE DUTIES AUTHORIZED BY THE LICENSE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE NAMING OF PUBLIC FACILITIES.
TO EXPAND THE INCOME TAX CREDIT ALLOWED FOR EMPLOYING AN APPRENTICE IN AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM OR WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM.
TO REQUIRE THAT AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT (25%) OF LOTTERY PROCEEDS BE NET PROCEEDS AVAILABLE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS.
CONCERNING THE INTERROGATION OF A JUVENILE BY LAW ENFORCEMENT; AND CONCERNING JUVENILE CONFESSIONS.
TO CREATE THE VOLUNTARY ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM TO REWARD ORGANIZATIONS THAT USE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS AND DEMONSTRATE EXCEPTIONAL, SUSTAINED ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE.
TO AMEND THE LAWS TO IMPROVE CERTAIN BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND PROMOTION BOARDS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CHILD CUSTODY.
Bills for Consideration
(01:30:00 PM)
TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF HIGHWAY REVENUES FOR THE PAVING OF MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS.
CONCERNING A PERSON LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT THAT INVOLVES DAMAGE ONLY TO THE VEHICLE OR TO THE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF ANOTHER PERSON.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DRIVER RECORD INFORMATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE FALLEN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S BENEFICIARY FUND; TO CREATE THE COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS AND TRAINING FUND; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS PREVAILING WAGE LAW; AND TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY TO CITIES AND COUNTIES FOR CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
TO TRANSFER THE ARKANSAS STUDENT LOAN AUTHORITY TO THE ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY; TO AMEND THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE THE REPORTING OF A MOTOR VEHICLE ACQUIRED OR PURCHASED BY A JUNK YARD OR SALVAGE YARD.
TO CREATE THE MEDICAID PROVIDER-LED ORGANIZED CARE ACT; TO DESIGNATE THAT A RISK-BASED PROVIDER ORGANIZATION IS AN INSURANCE COMPANY FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES UNDER ARKANSAS LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE PALLIATIVE CARE AND QUALITY OF LIFE INTERDISCIPLINARY TASK FORCE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ETHICS VIOLATIONS BY CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICIALS; TO PROHIBIT CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS FROM SOLICITING OR ACCEPTING LOANS FROM LOBBYISTS; AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 19, SECTION 30.
TO REQUIRE MEDICAID PROVIDERS AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO DISCLOSE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 98, ALSO KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016" TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE ABILITY OF A DISPENSARY TO GROW MARIJUANA.
TO AMEND THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS TOBACCO CONTROL BOARD TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTIES; AND TO MODIFY CIVIL PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL SALES OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
CONCERNING THE TRAFFIC LAWS FOR A FUNERAL PROCESSION; TO GRANT A FUNERAL PROCESSION THE RIGHT-OF-WAY; AND TO PROHIBIT OTHER MOTOR VEHICLES FROM INTERFERING WITH A FUNERAL PROCESSION.
TO CREATE A LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE TO REVIEW TECHNICAL AND WORKFORCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND RECOMMEND WAYS TO ALIGN THE PROGRAMS TO PRODUCE AN EFFICIENT, TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED TECHNICAL AND WORKFORCE EDUCATION SYSTEM.
TO CLARIFY THAT ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS ARE EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.
TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO REPORT TO THE PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF EACH STUDENT THE READING LEVEL OF THE STUDENT.
TO CONTINUE TO REQUIRE HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR THE TREATMENT OF MORBID OBESITY; AND TO EXTEND THE PILOT PROGRAM ON COVERAGE FOR MORBID OBESITY DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT.
TO CREATE THE DYNASTY TRUST ACT.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
TO EXTEND THE AMOUNT OF RECESS TIME REQUIRED FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS; AND TO AMEND THE AMOUNT OF INSTRUCTIONAL TIME REQUIRED FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IN A SCHOOL DAY.
CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF A UNITED STATES POSTAL INSPECTOR TO MAKE AN ARREST IN THE STATE.
TO MODIFY INCENTIVE BONUSES FOR NATIONAL BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS CERTIFICATION.
CONCERNING THE APPEARANCE OF WITNESSES BEFORE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES.
TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT.
TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES TO USE THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION FUND FOR PERSONAL SERVICES.
CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF HIGHWAY REVENUE INTEREST INCOME; AND TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR REGIONAL INTERMODAL FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION-RELATED RESEARCH.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS PEER REVIEW FAIRNESS ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF ASSESSMENT GRANTS FOR POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATED SITES FOR THE FACILITATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT; AND CERTAIN RELATED TRUST FUNDS.
TO EXEMPT CRYSTAL QUARTZ MINING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY FROM THE ARKANSAS OPEN-CUT RECLAMATION ACT.
TO CREATE THE PARTNERSHIP FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACT; AND TO REGULATE PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF INTEREST INCOME EARNED ON HIGHWAY REVENUES.
TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY FOR EDUCATIONAL LICENSURE FOR PHYSICIANS IN ARKANSAS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HEALTHCARE DECISIONS ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PUBLICATION OF PUBLIC NOTICE OF BALLOT MEASURES; AND TO CREATE THE MANDATORY PUBLICATION REIMBURSEMENT FUND.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DATES FOR CERTAIN SPECIAL ELECTIONS; AND TO PROMOTE VOTER TURNOUT.
TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED UNDER THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION AND THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION; AND TO DECLARE AMERICAN LAWS FOR AMERICAN COURTS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016; AND TO ADD A LICENSURE PROCEDURE FOR TRANSPORTERS, DISTRIBUTERS, AND PROCESSERS TO THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016.
TO ALLOW THE SUPERINTENDENT OF A STUDENT'S RESIDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO WAIVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE STUDENT ATTEND PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR ONE (1) ACADEMIC YEAR TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SUCCEED SCHOLARSHIP.
PERMITTING THE ARKANSAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS AND TRAINING TO MAKE ADDITIONAL SALARY PAYMENTS ABOVE THE BASIC CERTIFICATE LEVEL.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF A LICENSE FOR DISPENSARIES AND CULTIVATION FACILITIES.
CONCERNING AN AUXILIARY LAW ENFORCEMENT OR A RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CARRYING A CONCEALED HANDGUN; AND CONCERNING RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016; AND TO AUTHORIZE REGULATION OF ADVERTISING, MARKETING, PACKAGING, AND PROMOTION OF DISPENSARIES AND CULTIVATION FACILITIES.
TO AMEND LAWS RELEVANT TO UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES, UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND UNEMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY.
TO CREATE THE SEX DISCRIMINATION BY ABORTION PROHIBITION ACT.
CONCERNING MERGERS OF TECHNICAL INSTITUTES AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES; TO SPECIFY THE PROCESS FOR A POSSIBLE MERGER OF CROWLEY'S RIDGE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE TO EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING PRIVATE REAL PROPERTY RIGHTS; TO PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES, AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES, AND HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS; TO DETER CRIMINAL ACTIVITY ON A PERSON'S REAL PROPERTY; AND CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF CRIMINAL TRESPASS.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING HOME SCHOOLS.
TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "PAID SOLICITOR" AS IT RELATES TO SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES.
CONCERNING PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES FOR MUNICIPAL SEWAGE SYSTEMS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE COLLECTION, DEPOSIT, AND USE OF AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR LANDFILL DISPOSAL FEES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' MEMORIAL.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING NOTICE REQUIRED FOR ABANDONED PROPERTY.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS NATURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DELIVERY AND STORAGE OF BALLOT STUBS.
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM MONEY SERVICES ACT.
TO AMEND VARIOUS STATE SECURITIES LAWS; AND TO REGULATE SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS.
TO AMEND THE FAIR MORTGAGE LENDING ACT.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE TREATMENT OF RABIES UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED MEASURE 1948, NO. 4.
TO CREATE THE LOCAL FOOD, FARMS, AND JOBS ACT.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY CHANGES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY CHANGE ACTIONS.
TO AMEND THE EXCEPTION TO A CRITICAL GROUNDWATER COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD'S AUTHORITY TO LEVY A CONSERVATION FEE REGARDING THE SPARTA AQUIFER.
TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM AND LOCAL ROADS BY REQUIRING THE INSPECTION OF TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REPORTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES TO CONFORM WITH FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE FIXING AMERICA'S SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ACT.