Senate Calendar
Monday, March 18, 2019
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:00 AM)
TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE OR A HYBRID VEHICLE.
TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT AND AUDIT OF THE CULTURE AND CLIMATE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
TO REVISE THE METHOD BY WHICH THE ACADEMIC FACILITIES WEALTH INDEX IS CALCULATED.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING CIRCULATION, SUBMISSION, AND CHALLENGES TO THE SUFFICIENCY OF INITIATIVES AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING CIRCULATION, SUBMISSION, AND CHALLENGES TO THE SUFFICIENCY OF INITIATIVES AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
THE ARKANSAS TERM LIMITS AMENDMENT.
Bills for Consideration
(1:00 PM)
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DISQUALIFICATION OF JUDGES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PENALTIES RELATED TO ADMINISTRATIVE INSPECTION WARRANTS EXECUTED BY THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COURT REPORTS THAT ARE REQUIRED UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989.
TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS TO OBTAIN CONSISTENCY REGARDING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS AND DISQUALIFYING OFFENSES FOR LICENSURE.
CONCERNING A SUSPENSION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR POSSESSING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING LIQUID LIVESTOCK LITTER UTILIZATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLICATION OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE COUNTY.
CONCERNING THE TREATMENT OF FEMALE INMATES AND DETAINEES IN CORRECTIONAL OR DETENTION FACILITIES; AND CONCERNING PREGNANT INMATES AND DETAINEES.
TO CREATE THE DOWN SYNDROME DISCRIMINATION BY ABORTION PROHIBITION ACT.
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING ABORTION FACILITIES AND ABORTION REPORTING; TO AMEND THE BORN-ALIVE INFANT PROTECTION LAWS; AND TO REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT UNDER THE WOMAN'S RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND TRANSPORTATION FEES.
TO BAN USE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN FOOD AND DRINK EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO ADD RESTRICTIONS REGARDING ADVERTISING OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND USE OF CERTAIN SYMBOLS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INVESTMENT OF FUNDS IN THE STATE TREASURY; AND TO AMEND THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF FINANCE IN RELATION TO THE CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER OF THE TREASURER OF STATE'S OFFICE.
TO TRANSFER THE ARKANSAS WIRELESS INFORMATION NETWORK TO THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE A HEALTH INSURER TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IF THE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IS PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN MEDICARE, MEDICAID, OR ANY OTHER FEDERAL HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING WATER AND WASTEWATER PROVIDERS AND RELATED SERVICE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INVESTMENT OF GUARDIANSHIP FUNDS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SUBURBAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE COLLECTION, DEPOSIT, AND USE OF GAS ASSESSMENT FEES; TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN GAS ASSESSMENT FEES AS GENERAL REVENUE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DISTRACTED DRIVING TO COMPLY WITH DISTRACTED DRIVING REQUIREMENTS UNDER FEDERAL LAW; TO AMEND THE MANDATORY SEAT BELT USE LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN FINANCIAL PROCEDURES OF A FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT.
TO ALLOW CERTAIN PART-TIME PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
AMENDING THE LAW ON THE CONTRIBUTION OF MEMBERS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO REQUIRE A CANDIDATE TO USE HIS OR HER SURNAME ON A BALLOT IN AN ELECTION; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BALLOTS.
TO ENSURE THE ARKANSAS ETHICS COMMISSION HAS SUFFICIENT TIME AND RESOURCES TO COMPLETE CERTAIN ONGOING INVESTIGATIONS; AND TO ADDRESS ADMINISTRATIVE LIMITATIONS ON THE ARKANAS ETHICS COMMISSION.
TO AMEND THE MAXIMUM AVERAGE DAILY MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT ARE SUBJECT TO MINIMUM AREA AND ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS.
TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF BURIAL SERVICES BY THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN FOR ADULTS; AND TO CLARIFY THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN FOR ADULTS AFTER THE DEATH OF A WARD.
TO DEEM A STUDENT WITH AN INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE PLAN ELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SUCCEED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
CONCERNING MANDATED REPORTERS UNDER THE ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT ACT AND THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT; AMENDING THE LAW ON PROTECTIVE CUSTODY; AND TO AMEND THE LAW ON INVESTIGATIVE DETERMINATIONS.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE WITH RESPECT TO PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING PROHIBITED ELECTIONEERING; AND TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF ELECTIONEERING.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INSPECTION OF BALLOTS BY ELECTION OFFICIALS.
TO ALLOW FOR THE PAYMENT OF MANDATORY FEES FOR SOLDIERS AND AIRMEN WHOSE TUITION AT AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IS FREE.
TO AMEND LAWS GOVERNING BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR LICENSED AND CLASSIFIED SCHOOL PERSONNEL.
TO AMEND THE EQUITY INVESTMENT INCENTIVE ACT OF 2007; AND TO CLARIFY THE TIME PERIOD DURING WHICH A TAX CREDIT UNDER THE EQUITY INVESTMENT INCENTIVE ACT OF 2007 MAY BE SOLD.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENT OF MINERAL RIGHTS FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAXES; AND TO REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF A DIVISION ORDER OR DECLARATION OF INTEREST TO THE COUNTY ASSESSOR.
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE-DESIGNATED CANCER CENTER IN THE STATE THROUGH CHANGES IN THE LAWS RELATING TO THE SALE AND TAXATION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, CIGARETTE PAPER, AND E-CIGARETTES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPENSATION OF ELECTION OFFICIALS; AND TO PERMIT ELECTION OFFICIALS TO WORK AS VOLUNTEERS.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS CYCLING ACTIVITIES ACT.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS REGARDING THE ASSESSMENTS A PERSON MUST PASS IN ORDER TO OBTAIN A TEACHING LICENSE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUTATIVE PARENTS UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989; TO AMEND THE LAW ON THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING TRIAL HOME PLACEMENTS.
TO AMEND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS REGARDING AN APPLICANT FOR THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP TO INCLUDE THE APPLICANT'S SUPERSCORE ON THE ACT.
TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE STATE BOARD OF COLLECTION AGENCIES.
TO AMEND THE STATUTES CONCERNING OBTAINING A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FROM THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.