Senate Calendar
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:00 AM)
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RETIREMENT BENEFITS; AND TO PROHIBIT COLLECTION OF BENEFITS BY MEMBERS, RETIRANTS, OR BENEFICIARIES OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS WHO ARE CONVICTED OF CERTAIN OFFENSES.
TO CREATE AN ENHANCED MULTIPLIER FOR CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR.
TO CREATE THE CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATION PORTAL.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR.
TO ESTABLISH THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL BE RETURNED TO LOCAL CONTROL; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION ON ADOPTION AWARENESS.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS BROADBAND ADVISORY COUNCIL; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO BE KNOWN AS "MARSY'S LAW"; AND TO PROVIDE RIGHTS FOR VICTIMS OF CRIMINAL OFFENSES OR DELINQUENT ACTS.
Bills for Consideration
(1:00 PM)
TO PROCLAIM MARCH AS NATIONAL SPEECH AND DEBATE EDUCATION MONTH IN ARKANSAS.
TO RECOGNIZE THE NORTH LITTLE ROCK HIGH SCHOOL CHARGING WILDCATS CHEERLEADERS FOR WINNING THE 2022 6A ALL-GIRL STATE CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP.
TO COMMEND THE CONWAY HIGH SCHOOL LADY WAMPUS CATS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2023 CLASS 6A GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS SERGEANT JOSHUA CAUDELL.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LIBRARIES AND OBSCENE MATERIALS; TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF FURNISHING A HARMFUL ITEM TO A MINOR; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING OBSCENE MATERIALS LOANED BY A LIBRARY.
REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL LAW; TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO CERTAIN PERMITS; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING CERTAIN PERMIT FEES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING APPOINTMENTS ON THE LICENSING COMMITTEE RELATED TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL; AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXCUSED ABSENCE FOR A STUDENT WHO ACCOMPANIES THE STUDENT'S PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN TO VOTE.
TO ESTABLISH NURSING EARN-TO-LEARN PROGRAMS; AND TO AUTHORIZE A NURSING STUDENT TO EARN DIRECT PATIENT CARE CLINICAL CREDIT HOURS FOR WORKING IN A HEALTHCARE FACILITY IN CERTAIN JOBS.
TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS CONCERNING ADOPTION; AND TO AMEND CERTAIN ADOPTION LAWS TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN MINOR AND ADULT ADOPTIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CIVIL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY MOTOR VEHICLES OPERATED ON CERTAIN PUBLIC BRIDGES.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW RELATED TO THE CODE REVISOR; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE SALARIES OF VARIOUS DISTRICT COURT PERSONNEL.
TO ADD THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG HARM OR HOMICIDE.
TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF VACCINE HARM.
CONCERNING FREE SPEECH RIGHTS AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DURATION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE LICENSING REGULATIONS OF PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES UNDER THE CHILD WELFARE AGENCY LICENSING ACT.
TO CREATE THE POSITION OF DEMENTIA SERVICES COORDINATOR WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
TO REQUIRE DISCLOSURE BY AN INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE MONETARY AMOUNT OF A DEDUCTIBLE BASED ON A PERCENTAGE OF THE INSURED VALUE UNDER AN INSURANCE POLICY.
TO AMEND THE COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION ADVANCEMENT ACT OF 2021; AND TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO EMPLOY A COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHER AT EACH HIGH SCHOOL.
TO REQUIRE ENERGY PRODUCED FROM CERTAIN SOURCES BE CONSIDERED CARBON NEUTRAL; AND TO REQUIRE ENERGY PRODUCED FROM CERTAIN SOURCES IN CONJUNCTION WITH CARBON CAPTURE TECHNOLOGIES BE CONSIDERED CARBON NEGATIVE.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING CAREER EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS FAMILY PLANNING ACT; AND TO MODIFY THE LEGISLATIVE DECLARATION WITHIN THE ARKANSAS FAMILY PLANNING ACT.
TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2015; AND TO AMEND THE ELIGIBILITY OF CHILDREN OF ACTIVE DUTY UNIFORMED SERVICES PERSONNEL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE ABORTION-INDUCING DRUGS SAFETY ACT; AND TO ADD REVOCATION OF A PHYSICIAN’S MEDICAL LICENSE TO THE PROFESSIONAL SANCTIONS AUTHORIZED FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABORTION-INDUCING DRUGS SAFETY ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY COMMISSION.
TO AMEND ACTS 2023, NO. 278; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING BONDS OR ACCEPTABLE FINANCIAL SECURITY UNDER THE CUSTOMER PROTECTIONS FOR NET-METERING CUSTOMERS ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ENACT THE ARKANSAS TRIAGE, TREAT, AND TRANSPORT TO AN ALTERNATIVE DESTINATION ACT; AND TO MANDATE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AN AMBULANCE SERVICE TO TRIAGE, TREAT, AND TRANSPORT A PATIENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE DESTINATION.
TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO PROMULGATE CERTAIN RULES CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS FUNDED WITH STATE FUNDS AND LOTTERY PROCEEDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RIGHTS OF VICTIMS OF CRIME; AND TO PROVIDE THAT VICTIMS OF MISDEMEANOR CRIMES HAVE RIGHTS.
CONCERNING STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION RULES FOR A TIERED SYSTEM OF EDUCATOR LICENSURE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TYPE OF LICENSE ISSUED TO CERTAIN APPLICANTS IN AN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM.
TO REPEAL THE REDUNDANT REPORTING REQUIREMENT THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS OF DIRECTORS REVIEW AND APPROVE CERTAIN SALARY INCREASES.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CRIMINAL CODE; AND TO ADD AN UNDERGROUND STORAGE FACILITY TO THE DEFINITION OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABUSE OF AN ATHLETIC CONTEST OFFICIAL.
TO CREATE CHARLIE'S LAW; AND TO REQUIRE AN ELECTRONIC CHILD SAFETY ALARM SYSTEM BE INSTALLED IN A SCHOOL BUS.
TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN STUDENTS FROM INCLUSION IN A SCHOOL'S DROP OUT RATE FOR PURPOSES OF A SCHOOL PERFORMANCE REPORT.
TO REPEAL REQUIREMENTS PLACED ON SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT HAVE A TEN PERCENT (10%) OR GREATER MINORITY POPULATION OUT OF THE TOTAL POPULATION.
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN INFORMATION BE PROVIDED MONTHLY TO SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS OF DIRECTORS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PENALTIES FOR MOVING VIOLATIONS IN HIGHWAY WORK ZONES; AND TO CREATE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH OF CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL.