Senate Calendar
Monday, April 19, 2021
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:00 AM)
TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO IMPLEMENT RAILROAD SAFETY MEASURES DURING A NATIONAL PANDEMIC; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO BE KNOWN AS THE "JUSTICE FOR VULNERABLE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE ACT".
CONCERNING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION, TRANSPORTATION, AND USE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA.
TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES ON HOW REBATES ARE OFFERED BY A PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURER THAT SELLS INSULIN IN THIS STATE.
TO AMEND THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS INTERVENTION PROTOCOL ACT OF 2017.
Bills for Consideration
(1:00 PM)
TO CONGRATULATE MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL FOR WINNING THE CLASS 4A BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
TO REMEMBER DETECTIVE KEVIN COLLINS AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS SERVICE TO THE STATE.
TO ESTABLISH LILA'S LAW; AND TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES REGARDING ACCESS TO ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS.
CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OR STORAGE OF A PERSON'S FIREARM WHEN A PERSON LEAVES HIS OR HER FIREARM INSIDE OF HIS OR HER CAR IN HIS OR HER EMPLOYER'S PARKING LOT.
TO REQUIRE THAT APPORTIONMENT OF WARDS BE CONDUCTED BY THE COUNTY BOARDS OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DESIGNATION OF WARDS IN MUNICIPALITIES.
TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF CORPORAL PUNISHMENT ON A CHILD WHO HAS AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM.
CONCERNING THE RETURN OF STOLEN PROPERTY IN THE POSSESSION OF A PAWNBROKER TO THE RIGHTFUL OWNER.
TO AMEND THE UNFAIR CIGARETTE SALES ACT.
TO PROHIBIT THE REQUIREMENT OF VACCINE PASSPORTS IN ARKANSAS.
TO REQUIRE WRITTEN CONSENT OF A PATIENT TO TRANSFER A PRESCRIPTION FROM A PHARMACY; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN DISCLOSURES OF OWNERSHIP INTEREST OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST; AND TO PROHIBIT DATA MINING OF PATIENT INFORMATION.
TO EXTEND THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR MEDICAL DEBT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING WATERCRAFTS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW TO ALLOW A MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY TO FINANCE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH STORMS AND RELATED PERILS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO UPDATE THE VOLUNTEER HEALTH CARE ACT; AND TO INCLUDE THERAPISTS, ADDICTION SPECIALISTS, AND COUNSELORS IN THE VOLUNTEER HEALTHCARE PROGRAM.
TO ALLOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS TO USE FUNDING TO PROVIDE FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS AT NO CHARGE IN EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL AND OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BICYCLE SAFETY; AND TO CLARIFY THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF A PERSON OPERATING A BICYCLE.
TO COMBAT SEX TRAFFICKING OF MINORS; AND TO PROTECT THE CHILDREN OF ARKANSAS FROM SEXUAL PREDATORS AND PEDOPHILES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MEMBERS OF A PUBLIC FACILITIES BOARD.
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 LAW CONCERNING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING COUNTY BOARDS OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; TO AMEND HOW COUNTY BOARDS OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS TAKE THE OATH; AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS.
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.
PERMITTING THE REMOTE TESTIMONY OF A CHILD.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE ACCEPTANCE OF CERTAIN FEDERAL BENEFITS PROMOTING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS MILITARY CHILD SCHOOL TRANSITIONS ACT OF 2021; AND TO ADVANCE ACHIEVEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN OF MILITARY FAMILIES.
TO AUTHORIZE OFF-LABEL USE OF DRUG TREATMENTS TO TREAT PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME AND PEDIATRIC AUTOIMMUNE NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTION.
TO AMEND THE PROFESSIONAL BAIL BOND COMPANY AND PROFESSIONAL BAIL BONDSMAN LICENSING BOARD.
TO AMEND THE ASSET LIMITS FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REQUEST A BROAD-BASED CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY WAIVER.
TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF A VISITING QUALIFYING PATIENT REGISTRY IDENTIFICATION CARD FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE NORTHEAST ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, INC.
TO MODIFY AND DEFER THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES CONCERNING THE HOSPITALS WITHOUT WALLS PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS ACT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW AUTHORIZING LOCAL STANDARDS FOR SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY".
TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL PERMANENT DISQUALIFYING OFFENSE ON CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS.
TO ESTABLISH ARKANSAS AS A SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUARY STATE; CONCERNING THE RIGHTS OF A PERSON WHO POSSESSES A FIREARM; AND TO REQUIRE RATIFICATION TO RECOGNIZE FEDERAL FIREARMS LAWS.
TO CREATE PAISLEY'S LAW; TO AMEND THE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX LAWS; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR A STILLBORN CHILD.
CONCERNING THE GARLAND COUNTY DISTRICT COURT; AND TO REPEAL OBSOLETE STATUTORY LANGUAGE.
EXPANDING THE PERMITTED USE OF A CERTIFIED FACILITY DOG FOR VULNERABLE WITNESSES.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF VIDEO VOYEURISM.
CONCERNING HABITUAL OFFENDERS; AND REQUIRING A PERSON CONVICTED AS A HABITUAL OFFENDER TO SERVE A PERIOD OF TIME IN PRISON.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS STUDENT PROTECTION ACT.
CONCERNING COURT REPORTERS AND TRANSCRIPT FEES.
CONCERNING RETIRED DISTRICT COURT JUDGES; AND CONCERNING APPOINTED SPECIAL JUDGES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REVOCATION OF A CHARTER OF A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING LOCATIONS FOR AND GEOGRAPHIC AREAS OF A HOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES AGENCY.
CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF A FAMILY IN NEED OF SERVICES CASE.
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REIMBURSEMENT RATES IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM FOR VAGUS NERVE STIMULATION THERAPY SYSTEM DEVICES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RIGHT TO COUNSEL UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989; AND CONCERNING A PUTATIVE PARENT'S RIGHT TO COUNSEL UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD IN CERTAIN HEARINGS HELD UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PARENT" UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT PETITIONS, HEARINGS, AND THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AS IT RELATES TO A PUTATIVE PARENT UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989.
TO CREATE THE EARN AND LEARN ACT; AND TO ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO WORK AND EARN A PAYCHECK WHILE ALSO FULFILLING LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND GAINING THE SKILLS TO FILL THE NEEDS OF AN EXPANDING WORKFORCE.