Senate Calendar
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:00 AM)
TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION TO GRANT A PETITION FOR A WAIVER SUBMITTED BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IF AN OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE THE WAIVER.
CONCERNING MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AND GENDER TRANSITION IN MINORS; AND TO CREATE THE PROTECTING MINORS FROM MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACT OF 2023.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SCHOOL ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MEMBERS OF LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS OF DIRECTORS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROBATIONER AND PAROLEE RESTRICTED DRIVING PERMITS.
Bills for Consideration
(11:00 AM)
TO CLARIFY THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF FILING BY MAIL WITH THE TAX APPEALS COMMISSION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
TO CREATE THE SUPPORT FOR PREGNANT AND PARENTING STUDENTS ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE LIMITATION ON SCHOOL CHOICE TRANSFERS UNDER THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2015.
TO AMEND THE APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE FOR THE TAX APPEALS COMMISSION TO PROVIDE FOR THE FILLING OF VACANCIES ON THE COMMISSION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE FREQUENCY AT WHICH EACH COUNTY IS REQUIRED TO APPRAISE ALL REAL ESTATE AT ITS FULL FAIR MARKET VALUE.
TO AMEND THE JUSTICE FOR VULNERABLE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE ACT; TO REMOVE THE AGE LIMITATION FOR A VULNERABLE VICTIM TO BRING A CIVIL ACTION; AND TO AMEND THE COMMENCEMENT DATE FOR A CIVIL ACTION.
TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR NOTARIZATION FOR REQUESTS FOR CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR THE LICENSING OF CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO EXPAND THE AVAILABILITY OF SCREENED-OUT REPORTS OF ADULT MALTREATMENT OR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT.
TO ALLOW A STUDENT WHOSE PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN RELOCATES HIM OR HER TO A DIFFERENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO COMPLETE HIS OR HER REMAINING SCHOOL YEARS AT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WHICH HE OR SHE IS ENROLLED AT THE TIME OF RELOCATION.
TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF A MUNICIPAL FIRE DEPARTMENT BOMB SQUAD TO LAWFULLY CARRY A WEAPON IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO AMEND THE LICENSING FEES FOR SEPTIC TANK CLEANING LICENSEES; AND TO CLARIFY LICENSING FEES.
TO REQUIRE THAT THE PASSAGE OF A GED TEST BE TREATED THE SAME AS THE RECEIPT OF A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA.
CONCERNING A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT OR OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL POLICY RELATING TO A PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT'S SEX.
TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS REGARDING WATER SAFETY EDUCATION COURSES AND SWIMMING LESSONS.
TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL MEMBER TO THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA ADVISORY COUNCIL.
TO PROVIDE CLARITY REGARDING THE CERTIFICATION OF A VETERINARY TECHNICIAN SPECIALIST; AND TO AUTHORIZE A COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN A VETERINARIAN AND A VETERINARY TECHNICIAN SPECIALIST.
CONCERNING DISQUALIFICATION FOR UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS UNDER THE DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW; AND TO PROHIBIT A CLAIMANT FOR UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS FROM "GHOSTING" PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 4 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING EDUCATION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 8 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 9 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING FAMILY LAW.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SEALING OF A RECORD OF A FELONY CONVICTION OF DRIVING OR BOATING WHILE INTOXICATED.