Senate Calendar
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:00 AM)
TO RECOGNIZE THE NORTH LITTLE ROCK BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE CLASS 6A STATE CHAMPIONS.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSES OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE SECOND DEGREE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE THIRD DEGREE WHEN COMMITTED BY A MINOR.
TO PROVIDE FOR AN ARKANSAS RETIREMENT PLAN PORTAL.
Bills for Consideration
(1:00 PM)
CONCERNING COVERAGE OF DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATIONS FOR BREAST CANCER UNDER CERTAIN HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RETAIL WATER PROVIDERS AND RELATED SERVICE.
TO BE KNOWN AS THE "INTRASTATE FIREARMS PROTECTION ACT"; AND TO PREVENT THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FROM REGULATING THE MANUFACTURE, ASSEMBLY, AND TRADE OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION WITHIN THE BORDERS OF ARKANSAS.
TO CREATE AN ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING PROGRAM AND A COLLECTION RECOVERY PLAN; AND TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGREEMENTS AND MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY.
TO CLARIFY THE TELEMEDICINE ACT; TO SPECIFY THAT THE HOME OF A PATIENT MAY BE AN ORIGINATING SITE FOR TELEMEDICINE AND THAT GROUP MEETINGS MAY BE PERFORMED VIA TELEMEDICINE; AND TO CLARIFY REIMBURSEMENT OF TELEMEDICINE SERVICES.
TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ADOPT AN APPROVED BILINGUAL PROGRAM OR DUAL-IMMERSION PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING FERAL HOGS.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSES OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE SECOND DEGREE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE THIRD DEGREE WHEN COMMITTED BY A MINOR.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE SUCCEED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF CAPITAL RAPE.
TO BE KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS SOVEREIGNTY ACT OF 2021"; CONCERNING THE RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND CONCERNING OTHER CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO PAY OR FAILURE TO APPEAR; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A RESTRICTED DRIVER'S PERMIT ISSUED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948; AND TO REGULATE A DIRECT SELLER AS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
TO BE KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE REFORM ACT OF 2021".
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REMOVAL OF AN OFFENDER'S NAME FROM THE CHILD MALTREATMENT CENTRAL REGISTRY.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF “PROJECT COSTS” UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED INCENTIVE ACT OF 2003; AND TO EXTEND THE TIME PERIOD DURING WHICH PROJECT COSTS MAY BE INCURRED FOR CERTAIN RETENTION TAX CREDIT PROJECTS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM; TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES AND FUNDING REQUIREMENTS TO CREATE OR AMEND SCHOLARSHIPS FUNDED WITH NET REVENUE AVAILABLE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO END MANDATORY FACE COVERING REQUIREMENTS IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "BEER" TO CHANGE THE ALCOHOLIC CONTENT AND TO INCLUDE MALT BEVERAGES; AND TO SET THE MINIMUM CONTAINER SIZE OF CERTAIN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE SOLD FOR OFF-PREMISES CONSUMPTION.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING A HEALTHCARE INSURER'S CONTRACTING WITH A TEMPORARY HOSPITAL FACILITY; AND TO REGULATE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTS TO REQUIRE GOOD-FAITH COOPERATION.
TO REQUIRE HEPATITIS C SCREENING DURING PREGNANCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BENEFICIARY DEEDS; AND TO PROHIBIT THE RECOVERY OF BENEFITS AGAINST AN INTEREST ACQUIRED FROM A DECEASED RECIPIENT BY A GRANTEE OF A BENEFICIARY DEED IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO CREATE THE SMALL TOWN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONSENT TO ADOPTION AND RELINQUISHMENT OF PARENTAL RIGHTS DURING THE ADOPTION PROCESS; AND CONCERNING THE REPORT OF EXPENDITURES RELATED TO AN ADOPTION.
TO CREATE THE WORKFORCE FREEDOM ACT OF 2021; TO ELIMINATE DUPLICATIVE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL; AND TO INCREASE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORKERS IN ARKANSAS.
CONCERNING BUSINESS LIABILITY FOR A PERSON EXPOSED TO CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19); AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PENALTY FOR A DRIVER WHO FAILS TO REMAIN AT THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT THAT RESULTS IN DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
CONCERNING THE POSSESSION AND USE OF PEPPER SPRAY OR TEAR GAS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING INDUSTRIAL HEMP PRODUCTION; TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS INDUSTRIAL HEMP ACT; AND TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS INDUSTRIAL HEMP PRODUCTION ACT.
TO AMEND LAWS RELATED TO PLANT INDUSTRIES REGARDING PESTICIDE CONTROL, FERTILIZER REGISTRATION, AND LIME VENDOR LICENSING.
TO PRESERVE PUBLIC PROPERTY; TO PRESERVE THE PINE TREE RESEARCH STATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL LAW CONCERNING AGRICULTURAL WATER RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT MEASURES; AND TO AMEND THE TIME PERIOD FOR COMPLETING PROJECTS UNDER THE WATER RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES ACT.