Senate Calendar
Friday, March 31, 2017
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(08:00:00 AM)
AN ACT TO REQUIRE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, A HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY TEST, OR ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES TOWARD A HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY TEST WHILE RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
TO AMEND THE REPAYMENT PROVISIONS REGARDING LOANS MADE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION FROM THE BUDGET STABILIZATION TRUST FUND.
TO REQUIRE A HEALTH INSURER TO REIMBURSE FOR MEDICAL SERVICES AND MEDICAL DEVICES THAT THE FEDERAL MEDICARE PROGRAM HAS DETERMINED ARE NO LONGER EXPERIMENTAL OR INVESTIGATIONAL IN NATURE.
TO CREATE A SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS ORGANIZATION.
TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL OF A PLAN FOR EXCESS FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR A BURIAL ASSOCIATION.
CONCERNING THE RULES OF CONDUCT OF EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROPER HANDLING OF HUMAN REMAINS WITH DIGNITY.
TO AMEND THE EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS LAW.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PREFERENTIAL AND GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR SALES TO CHURCHES.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS BY REMOVING SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS.
Bills for Consideration
(09:00:00 AM)
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING PROPOSED MEASURES AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS CONSIDERED BY VOTERS AT AN ELECTION.
TO CREATE THE WATER PROVIDER LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE.
TO PROTECT ACCESS TO PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT, RIGHTS OF WAY, PRIVATE REAL PROPERTY, AND PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE.
TO EXEMPT ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATIONS AND ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
TO PROVIDE CONSISTENCY AND EFFICIENCY OF CHIROPRACTIC COVERAGE IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM; AND TO ALLOW MEDICAID RECIPIENTS DIRECT ACCESS TO A CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN WITHOUT REFERRAL FROM A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN.
TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF FUND BALANCES A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY MAINTAIN.
TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC GUIDANCE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
ACT TO PERMIT THE OPERATION OF MOBILE SALONS; AND TO CREATE A LICENSING PROCEDURE CONCERNING MOBILE SALONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PRIMARY ELECTIONS, RUNOFF ELECTIONS, AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
TO AUTHORIZE A REGISTERED NURSE EMPLOYED BY HOSPICE TO SIGN THE MEDICAL CERTIFICATION OF DEATH AND PRONOUNCE DEATH FOR A PATIENT WHO IS RECEIVING HOSPICE SERVICES AND WHO DIES AS A HOSPICE PATIENT IN A HOSPITAL.
CONCERNING THE CONCEALED CARRY OF A HANDGUN BY A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSEE INSIDE A COURTHOUSE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN POWERS OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION'S AUTHORITY OVER ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AND MEASURES.
TO REQUIRE COOPERATION BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT REGARDING SNAP ELIGIBILITY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016; AND TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN SECURITY AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CULTIVATION FACILITIES LICENSED IN THIS STATE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CASUALTY INSURANCE COVERAGE AND MORTGAGE LIEN PROTECTION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR A LONG-TERM CARE EMPLOYEE TO CLARIFY THAT EXPUNGED, PARDONED, OR OTHERWISE SEALED OFFENSES WILL NOT DISQUALIFY AN INDIVIDUAL FROM EMPLOYMENT IN A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY.
CONCERNING FRAUDULENT TRANSFERS AND VOIDABLE TRANSACTIONS.
TO ADOPT THE FEDERAL RESOURCE LIMITS FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP).
CONCERNING THE NEW BUSINESS RULE AND THE ABILITY OF A BUSINESS TO RECOVER LOST PROFITS IN LITIGATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TRANSPORTATION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
CONCERNING THE PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION ACT; AND TO DEFINE "ENCRYPTION" IN THE PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION ACT.