Senate Calendar
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:00 AM)
TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; TO DEFINE THE TERM "MEETING" UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS.
TO ESTABLISH A GATED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY LOGGING PERMIT; AND TO REQUIRE AN INDIVIDUAL LOGGING IN A GATED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY TO FOLLOW THE ARKANSAS FORESTRY COMMISSION'S BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.
TO CREATE THE TRANSPARENCY IN FOREIGN INVESTMENT ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH A PATH TO RESTORATION OF THE RIGHT TO POSSESS A FIREARM; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISCHARGE, DISMISSAL, AND SEALING OF A FELONY CONVICTION.
TO ESTABLISH A PATH TO RESTORATION OF THE RIGHT TO POSSESS A FIREARM; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISCHARGE, DISMISSAL, AND SEALING OF A FELONY CONVICTION.
Bills for Consideration
(1:00 PM)
TO COMMEND EUDORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON BEING NAMED A NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL.
TO CONGRATULATE THE MELBOURNE HIGH SCHOOL LADY BEARKATZ FOR WINNING THE CLASS 2A BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
TO CONGRATULATE THE JONESBORO GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL TEAMS FOR THEIR SUCCESS IN WINNING THE 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING EXTRAORDINARY SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS INSURANCE BUSINESS TRANSFER ACT.
TO REPEAL THE SMALL BUSINESS ENTITY TAX PASS THROUGH ACT; AND TO ESTABLISH THE UNIFORM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT.
TO AMEND ACTS 2021, NO. 558, TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO REMAIN AT THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT THAT RESULTS IN DEATH OR PHYSICAL INJURY.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS IN-LIFE PHOTOGRAPH ACT; AND PERMITTING THE IN-LIFE PHOTOGRAPH OF A CRIME VICTIM TO BE DISPLAYED AT THE TRIAL OF A PERSON ACCUSED OF COMMITTING THE HOMICIDE.
CONCERNING PAYMENT FOR A COURT TRANSCRIPT.
TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX FOR COINS, CURRENCY, AND BULLION.
TO SPECIFY TERMS REGARDING TERMINATION AND BUYOUT AGREEMENTS THAT A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT FOR A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT SHALL INCLUDE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SIGNS DESIGNATING THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE BOWIE KNIFE, ARKANSAS HERITAGE SITE.
TO PROHIBIT THE PROPAGATION OF DIVISIVE CONCEPTS; TO PROHIBIT STATE CONTRACTS WITH CONTRACTORS WHO PROPAGATE DIVISIVE CONCEPTS; AND TO REVIEW STATE ENTITY TRAINING MATERIALS.
TO AMEND THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1997; AND TO ADD TO THE LIST OF SEX OFFENDERS OR PERSONS CHARGED WITH A SEX OFFENSE SUBJECT TO ELECTRONIC MONITORING.
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 THE NORTHEAST ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, INC.
TO AMEND THE STATUTORY FORECLOSURE ACT OF 1987.
CONCERNING THE SEALING OF A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE OF DRIVING OR BOATING WHILE INTOXICATED.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MOTOR CARRIERS; AND TO REGULATE GROUND TRANSPORTATION AT MUNICIPAL AIRPORTS AND REGIONAL AIRPORTS.
TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AN ASYNCHRONOUS MODULE ON THE CONCEPTS OF PERSONAL FINANCE AND MACROECONOMICS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING CONTRACTS, REPORTS, AND RECORDS OF PEST CONTROL SERVICES.
TO ESTABLISH THE EVERY ARKANSAN RETIREMENT PLAN OPPORTUNITY ACT.
TO BE KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS SECOND AMENDMENT LIBERTIES SAFEGUARDS ACT"; TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND PUBLIC OFFICERS TO DISREGARD UNCONSTITUTIONAL OVERREACHES OF POWER; AND TO PROTECT THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF ARKANSANS.
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 "QUINCY'S LAW"; AND TO PROVIDE FOR CONSIDERATION OF A DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS IN AN INVESTIGATION INVOLVING ABUSE UNDER THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS CHILD ABUSE/RAPE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMISSION; CONCERNING NOTICE OF SEVERE MALTREATMENT REPORTS; AND CONCERNING CERTAIN ANNUAL REPORTS SUBMITTED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS.
TO PROHIBIT THE STATE FROM MANDATING A VACCINE OR IMMUNIZATION FOR CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19); TO GOVERN REQUIREMENTS FOR A VACCINE OR IMMUNIZATION FOR CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19); AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE EVALUATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF LICENSURE FEES RELATED TO THE PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY.
TO PROMOTE SUCCESSFUL FAMILIES IN PUBLIC HOUSING.
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "PERSON" IN THE ARKANSAS CRIMINAL CODE.
TO CLARIFY THAT DECISIONS OF A MUNICIPAL BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ARE APPEALED TO CIRCUIT COURT UNLESS THE GOVERNING BODY OF A MUNICIPALITY PROVIDES BY ORDINANCE THAT THE GOVERNING BODY SHALL HEAR APPEALS FIRST.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING PROCEDURAL ENHANCEMENTS TO ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS OF THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS TOBACCO PRODUCTS TAX ACT OF 1977.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BICYCLE SAFETY; AND TO CLARIFY THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF A PERSON OPERATING A BICYCLE.
TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES ON HOW REBATES ARE OFFERED BY A PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURER THAT SELLS INSULIN IN THIS STATE.
TO TRANSFER THE OUACHITA RIVER COMMISSION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CHILD SUPPORT.
TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICE IN PEDESTRIAN AREAS AND CERTAIN STREETS AND ROADS.
TO PROHIBIT A CHANGE TO A DESIGNATED OR NAMED BENEFICIARY OF A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY OR ANNUITY CONTRACT THROUGH A WILL.
TO ESTABLISH A PROPERTY OWNER'S RIGHT TO REPAIR ANY DEFECT OR DISREPAIR ON THE PREMISES.
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 AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POSTHUMOUSLY CONCEIVED CHILDREN AS IT RELATES TO INTESTATE SUCCESSION.
CONCERNING VOICE STRESS EXAMINERS.
TO AMEND THE ELIGIBILITY FOR LONG-TERM CARE MEDICAID ASSISTANCE; TO ENSURE THAT BENEFICIARIES ON THE LOW-INCOME DISABLED WORKING PERSON CATEGORY OF MEDICAID CAN TRANSITION TO OTHER CATEGORIES IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
TO SET STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIPTIONS DELIVERY.
CONCERNING CRITICAL INCIDENT DEBRIEFING FOR FIREFIGHTERS.
TO AMEND THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS INTERVENTION PROTOCOL ACT OF 2017.
TO CREATE THE BLUE RIBBON TASK FORCE TO END CHILD ABUSE.
TO DEFINE "VEHICLE" AS AN EXTENSION OF A PERSON'S HOME; AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "JOURNEY" ACROSS ALL APPLICABLE LAWS.
TO AMEND THE LIMITATIONS ON ACCESS TO A CULTIVATION FACILITY.