Senate Calendar
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:00 AM)
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW TO IMPOSE PENALTIES ON STATE AND COUNTY ELECTION OFFICIALS WHO FAIL TO PERFORM STATUTORY DUTIES; AND TO ALLOW INVESTIGATION OF ELECTION LAW VIOLATIONS BY THE DIVISION OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE.
TO CREATE THE UNIFY ARKANSAS COMMISSION; TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICIAL OBSERVANCE OF THE NATIONAL DAY OF RACIAL HEALING IN THE STATE; AND TO ENCOURAGE THE CREATION OF A COMMUNITY REMEMBRANCE COMMITTEE IN EACH COUNTY.
TO ALLOW DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO BE SET OFF AGAINST STATE TAX REFUNDS IN WHOLE OR IN PART; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FEE CHARGED FOR SETTING OFF DEBTS AGAINST STATE TAX REFUNDS.
Bills for Consideration
(1:00 PM)
TO REMEMBER DETECTIVE KEVIN COLLINS AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS SERVICE TO THE STATE.
TO ENCOURAGE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO INTERNATIONAL RECIPROCITY AGREEMENTS FOR MEDICATIONS.
TO ENCOURAGE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REVIEW ISSUES RELATED TO DAIRY PRODUCTS AND MAKE CHANGES TO IMPROVE FEDERAL MILK MARKETING ORDERS IN ORDER TO BETTER SUPPORT DAIRY FARMERS.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO CONVENE ITSELF IN EXTRAORDINARY SESSION.
TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX FOR COINS, CURRENCY, AND BULLION.
TO EXEMPT HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT-QUALIFIED HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES FROM CERTAIN INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS; AND TO CLARIFY THE COVERAGE OF DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATIONS FOR BREAST CANCER UNDER CERTAIN PLANS.
TO PROMOTE SUCCESSFUL FAMILIES IN PUBLIC HOUSING.
TO ESTABLISH A PROPERTY OWNER'S RIGHT TO REPAIR ANY DEFECT OR DISREPAIR ON THE PREMISES.
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 WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT 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 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 AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING WATERCRAFTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE NORTHEAST ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, INC.
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 AMEND THE SALES TAX LAWS CONCERNING SPECIAL EVENTS; AND TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS FROM THE SALES TAX LAWS REGULATING SPECIAL EVENTS.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DESIGNATED ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT IN AN AREA WITH ENTITIES AUTHORIZED TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
TO AMEND THE WATER RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES ACT.
TO ESTABLISH THE EVERY ARKANSAN RETIREMENT PLAN OPPORTUNITY ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AUTHORIZED TO OPERATE ON A STATE HIGHWAY.
TO UPDATE THE VOLUNTEER HEALTH CARE ACT; AND TO INCLUDE THERAPISTS, ADDICTION SPECIALISTS, AND COUNSELORS IN THE VOLUNTEER HEALTHCARE PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF STATE TAX RECORDS AND OTHER REVENUE INFORMATION; AND TO ALLOW THE BUREAU OF LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH TO HAVE DIRECT ACCESS TO STATE TAX RECORDS AND OTHER REVENUE INFORMATION.
TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHO WORK COLD CASES FOR THE DIVISION OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE.
TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL CAP ON AND EXTEND THE SUNSET DATE OF THE ARKANSAS HISTORIC REHABILITATION INCOME TAX CREDIT; AND TO AMEND THE USE OF FEES COLLECTED UNDER THE ARKANSAS HISTORIC REHABILITATION INCOME TAX CREDIT ACT.
TO REQUIRE ELECTRIC UTILITIES TO HAVE AN EMERGENCY PLAN IN PLACE DURING CERTAIN WEATHER EVENTS; AND TO REQUIRE AN ELECTRIC UTILITY TO DIRECTLY NOTIFY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS OF CERTAIN EMERGENCY MEASURES TO REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION.
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "TARGET GROUP" AS IT APPLIES TO COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
CONCERNING INSURANCE PROCEEDS OF LIFE, HEALTH, ACCIDENT, AND DISABILITY POLICIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW THE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR SALES FOR RESALE TO APPLY TO ITEMS SOLD FOR USE IN PRINTING; AND TO AMEND THE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT.
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.
CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS THAT NEED TO BE MET BEFORE A SEX OFFENDER CAN HAVE HIS OR HER OBLIGATION TO REGISTER TERMINATED.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONTRIBUTIONS TO AN ABLE ACCOUNT UNDER THE ACHIEVING A BETTER LIFE EXPERIENCE PROGRAM ACT.
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 ESTABLISH THE PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT IN ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF HIGHWAY REVENUE INTEREST INCOME; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FUTURE TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH FUND AND THE TRANSPORTATION-RELATED GRANT PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RECORDERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE UNIFORM FEE FOR RECORDING INSTRUMENTS.
TO CLARITY THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES IS REQUIRED TO PROMULGATE RULES TO ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY FOR LONG-TERM CARE NURSING FACILITY PLACEMENT.
TO CREATE THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER ACT.
TO REQUIRE THAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS OBSERVE A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOLLOWING THE DAILY RECITATION OF THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE; AND TO REQUIRE THAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS RECITE THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AT SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES AND SPORTING EVENTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING MICROBREWERY-RESTAURANT PRIVATE CLUBS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ADVERTISING BY MICROBREWERY-RESTAURANT PRIVATE CLUBS.
TO PROHIBIT REQUIRING CERTAIN REFERRALS FROM A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER IN ORDER FOR A BENEFICIARY IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO RECEIVE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING.
CONCERNING THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES OF FENTANYL AND HEROIN.