Senate Calendar
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:00 AM)
TO CONTINUE A LEVY OF A ONE-HALF PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX FOR THE STATE’S HIGHWAY SYSTEM, COUNTY ROADS, AND CITY STREETS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DEPOSITS IN THE TEACHER DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN; TO REPEAL CERTAIN PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE TEACHER DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND TRANSPORTATION FEES.
Bills for Consideration
(1:00 PM)
TO REMEMBER MR. DON ZIMMERMAN AND TO COMMEMORATE HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MUNICIPALITIES AND STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO RECOGNIZE NATIONAL FFA WEEK.
TO ENCOURAGE LAW ENFORCEMENT TO SUSPEND CONTACT AND OUTREACH WITH THE COUNCIL ON AMERICAN-ISLAMIC RELATIONS.
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REVENUE FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF HIGHWAYS, STREETS, AND BRIDGES IN THE STATE.
TO PERMIT THE REOPENING OF A CIRCUIT COURT CASE WITHOUT THE PAYMENT OF A FILING FEE IN ORDER TO ENFORCE A MONETARY JUDGMENT.
TO ENSURE THE FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION OF A STUDENT JOURNALIST AT A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING DISTRACTED DRIVING; AND TO MAKE A VIOLATION OF THE DISTRACTED DRIVING LAW A SECONDARY OFFENSE.
TO AMEND THE LICENSURE OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONS LICENSED BY THE ARKANSAS BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN COUNSELING.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS BY REMOVING SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS.
TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE IN WHICH A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MAY CARRY AN OPEN OR CONCEALED HANDGUN BOTH WHILE ON DUTY AND OFF DUTY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY LAW REGARDING OUT-OF-STATE PHYSICIANS WHO PRACTICE PATIENT CARE SERVICES INITIATED IN THIS STATE THROUGH THE USE OF ANY MEDIUM.
TO ALLOW A STUDENT IN GRADE NINE (9) TO EARN CREDIT IN A COURSE THAT INCLUDES PERSONAL AND FAMILY FINANCE STANDARDS.
TO PROHIBIT UNLAWFUL FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION OF A MINOR; TO PROVIDE FOR A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION; AND TO CREATE AWARENESS PROGRAMS CONCERNING AND STATISTICAL TRACKING OF UNLAWFUL FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION.
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT TO AUTHORIZE A LIAISON UNDER THE FEDERAL MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS ASSISTANCE ACT TO CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR A HOMELESS MINOR; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ALIMONY SUPPORT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FILING OF A MECHANIC'S OR MATERIALMAN'S LIEN.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF A SEX OFFENDER.
TO REQUIRE EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL TO PROVIDE THAT BLEEDING CONTROL TRAINING BE TAUGHT TO STUDENTS IN GRADES NINE THROUGH TWELVE (9-12).
TO AMEND THE REVIEW AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE CONTRACTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VEHICLE LEASES BY STATE AGENCIES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRACKING AND REPORTING OF CONTRACTS PROCURED BY STATE AGENCIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CONTENT, TERM, AND REVIEW OF CONTRACTS PROCURED BY THE STATE; TO REQUIRE THE USE OF PERFORMANCE-BASED CONTRACTS; AND TO AMEND VENDOR PERFORMANCE REPORT REQUIREMENTS.
TO AMEND THE DELEGATION AUTHORITY OF THE STATE PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROTESTS OF SOLICITATIONS AND AWARDS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING STATE CONTRACTS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COOPERATIVE PURCHASING.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DISTRACTED DRIVING; AND TO MAKE THE USE OF A HANDHELD WIRELESS TELEPHONE IN A SCHOOL ZONE A PRIMARY OFFENSE.
TO CREATE THE KEEP ARKANSANS WORKING ACT OF 2019; AND TO ENSURE THAT DEFAULT OR DELINQUENT STUDENT LOANS OR SCHOLARSHIPS DO NOT RESULT IN SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A LICENSE.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS TEACHER OF THE YEAR ACT.
TO AMEND LAWS RELATED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.