Senate Calendar
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Bills for Consideration
(1:00 PM)
TO RECOGNIZE IRMA HUNTER BROWN FOR HER SERVICE TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF MARCH AS NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINING MONTH.
TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF MARCH AS NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINING MONTH.
TO RECOGNIZE THE BENTON HIGH SCHOOL PANTHER GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM, THE BENTON HIGH SCHOOL PANTHER BOYS GOLF TEAM, THE BENTON HIGH SCHOOL PANTHER CHEERLEADING TEAM, AND BENTON HIGH SCHOOL PANTHER WRESTLER HAVEN OWENS.
TO MODIFY THE ARKANSAS CORPORATE FRANCHISE TAX ACT OF 1979; AND TO CREATE THE SECRETARY OF STATE BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM SPECIAL FUND.
TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS; AND TO AID IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE'S BARBER LAWS.
TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO STORM SHELTERS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES UNDER THE ARKANSAS FIRE PREVENTION CODE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF A NONINSTRUCTIONAL DUTY TO INCLUDE THE SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS DURING RECESS.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ABSENTEE VOTER INTEGRITY ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COUNTING ABSENTEE BALLOTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
TO REPEAL THE ELECTRONIC WASTE COLLECTION, RECYCLING, AND REUSE ACT.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "QUALIFIED STEEL SPECIALTY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING FACILITY" FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR WASTE REDUCTION, REUSE, OR RECYCLING EQUIPMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR IN-STATE INTERNET AUCTION SALES AND ESTATE SALES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUCTIONEERS LICENSING BOARD; AND TO AMEND THE AUCTIONEER'S LICENSING LAW.
TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH WITHIN TWO YEARS OF ITS ASSUMPTION OF AUTHORITY OVER A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL BE RETURNED TO LOCAL CONTROL.
TO REQUIRE RECORDS CUSTODIANS TO RESPOND IN WRITING IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION ON ADOPTION AWARENESS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MILITARY CHILD SCHOOL TRANSITIONS ACT OF 2021.
TO CONSOLIDATE AGRICULTURE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; TO ABOLISH CERTAIN BOARDS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; TO TRANSFER THE DUTIES OF CERTAIN BOARDS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ENSURE REASONABLE REGULATION OF AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE STATION ANTENNA STRUCTURES.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR APPOINTMENTS AND CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE REGIONAL AIRPORT ACT; TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR ANNEXATION AND DETACHMENT; TO LEVY A TAX ON RETAIL SALES ON PROPERTY OF AN AUTHORITY; AND CREATE A REGIONAL AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION.
TO EXTEND THE SUNSET DATE FOR THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA SPECIAL PRIVILEGE TAX ACT OF 2017; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE COACH SAFELY ACT; AND TO REQUIRE YOUTH INJURY MITIGATION AND INFORMATION COURSES FOR ATHLETICS PERSONNEL AND COACHES.
TO ESTABLISH THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A PUBLIC SCHOOL THAT OPERATES PRIMARILY AS A VIRTUAL SCHOOL MAY OFFER A STATEWIDE STUDENT ASSESSMENT IN A VIRTUAL SETTING.
TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES REQUIRED TO MANDATE THE ELECTRONIC FILING OF ANNUAL WITHHOLDING STATEMENTS AND TO REDUCE THE METHODS BY WHICH AN EMPLOYER CAN FILE ANNUAL WITHHOLDING STATEMENTS.
TO AMEND THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF NEW OR ADDITIONAL POSITIONS AND THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES FOR CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN ON A JOURNEY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS STUDENT PROTECTION ACT; AND TO INCLUDE OFFERING OR PROVIDING ABORTION REFERRALS AS A PROHIBITED TRANSACTION BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL OR OPEN-ENROLLMENT CHARTER SCHOOL.
CONCERNING CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO AUTHORIZE A STATE PARK TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION WITHOUT OBTAINING A PERMIT FROM THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL DIVISION.
CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE PROFESSIONAL OR LABOR ORGANIZATIONS.
TO CREATE A MEANS BY WHICH STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR REDUCED-PRICE MEALS AT SCHOOL RECEIVE FREE MEALS AT SCHOOL.
TO AMEND THE DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE GENERAL REVENUE FUND ACCOUNT; AND TO TRANSFER REVENUES TO THE RESTRICTED RESERVE FUND TO BE USED TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY AND HEALTH NEEDS.
TO REPEAL AN OBSOLETE REPORTING REQUIREMENT REGARDING PROPERTY TAX REVENUE.
TO ALLOW FOR AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR NOTARIZATION OF REQUESTS FOR ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT REGISTRY CHECKS AND CHILD MALTREATMENT REGISTRY CHECKS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE UNIVERSAL NEWBORN SCREENING ACT; AND TO ENSURE THAT NEWBORNS ARE SCREENED FOR CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
TO CLARIFY THAT A MAYOR OF A CITY OF THE FIRST CLASS IS ENTITLED TO COUNT PREVIOUS OR SUBSEQUENT YEARS OF SERVICE IN EMPLOYMENT WITH THE SAME CITY TOWARD THE MAYOR'S RETIREMENT.
TO CREATE THE STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PROTECTION ACT.
TO AMEND THE STATE FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION AMOUNT BY USING THE BASIC PROJECT COST PER SQUARE FOOT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ANNUITIES UNDER THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 24 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW TO CLARIFY WHICH MUNICIPALITIES MAY ESTABLISH RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODIES.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF A STUDENT UNDER THE ARKANSAS CONCURRENT CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT MUST BE ADOPTED FOR MUNICIPAL FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO THE SELLING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITH FOOD PURCHASE FOR DELIVERY OR TO BE CONSUMED OFF-PREMISES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROHIBITIONS AND LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF CERTAIN REFRIGERANTS; AND TO AMEND THE POWERS OF MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS AND THE HVACR LICENSING BOARD IN RELATION TO THE REGULATION OF CERTAIN REFRIGERANTS.
TO CREATE THE GIVEN NAME ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT REQUIRING EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO USE A PERSON'S PREFERRED PRONOUN, NAME, OR TITLE WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT.
TO SEPARATE THE OFFICES OF SHERIFF AND TAX COLLECTOR IN OUACHITA COUNTY; AND TO CONSOLIDATE THE OFFICES OF TAX COLLECTOR AND COUNTY TREASURER IN OUACHITA COUNTY.
TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN SALES BY NONPROFIT YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS.
TO REQUIRE A HEALTH AND SAFETY COURSE OFFERED BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT OR OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TO INCLUDE INFORMATION REGARDING BREASTFEEDING.
TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENT THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS GRANT EXCUSED ABSENCES TO STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN 4-H ACTIVITIES OR PROGRAMS.
TO AMEND THE LAW TO ALLOW QUALIFIED ELECTORS TO DETERMINE THE ISSUE AS TO WHETHER TO ELECT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM SINGLE-MEMBER ZONES, AT LARGE, OR A COMBINATION OF SINGLE-MEMBER ZONES AND AT LARGE.
TO INCREASE AMOUNTS PAID BY QUORUM COURTS FOR THE CONTINUING EDUCATION OF COUNTY OFFICIALS; AND TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX REVENUE DISTRIBUTED FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION OF COUNTY OFFICIALS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RESTITUTION PAYMENTS; AND TO REQUIRE RESTITUTION TO BE PAID BEFORE COURT COSTS AND FINES.
CONCERNING IMPLICIT BIAS TRAINING REQUIRED BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL OR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
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.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING AUDITS OF COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES.
TO CLARIFY THE APPLICABILITY OF THE ARKANSAS RETAIL PET STORE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 1991; AND TO PREEMPT CERTAIN LAWS CONCERNING RETAIL PET STORES.
REGARDING THE SUSPENSION OF PERMITS FOR A RETAILER'S FAILURE TO PAY A WHOLESALER OR MANUFACTURER FOR TOBACCO PRODUCTS, VAPOR PRODUCTS, ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS, OR E-LIQUIDS.
Bills for Consideration
(2:00 PM)
TO CREATE A DATA REPOSITORY TO COLLECT, REPORT, TRACK, AND TREND DATA REGARDING NURSING EDUCATION AND NURSING WORKFORCES IN ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BODY ART; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COSMETOLOGY TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
TO AMEND THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE OFFENSE OF POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN BY A MINOR.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TERMINATION OF PAROLE FOR A PERSON WHO WAS A MINOR WHEN HE OR SHE COMMITTED AN OFFENSE.
TO CREATE THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; AND TO AMEND THE LIFE CHOICES LIFELINE PROGRAM TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE AND ENSURE PROPER ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM.
TO REDUCE VIOLENT CRIME IN ARKANSAS; TO ESTABLISH THE VIOLENT CRIME CLEARANCE GRANT FUND; TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WITH RESOURCES TO COMBAT VIOLENT CRIME; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE PURPOSE OF THE STATUTES AUTHORIZING A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN; AND TO CLARIFY THAT A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IS NOT REQUIRED TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN THIS STATE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF AN AUTOMATED ENFORCEMENT DEVICE.
TO CREATE THE PROTECT ARKANSAS ACT; TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING SENTENCING AND PAROLE; TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES; AND TO CREATE THE LEGISLATIVE RECIDIVISM REDUCTION TASK FORCE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EXPANSION OF OUTDOOR DINING AT RESTAURANTS TO INCLUDE BARS.
TO CREATE THE FAST-TRACK PERMITS ACT.
TO REQUIRE HOSPITALS IN THIS STATE TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL HOSPITAL PRICING TRANSPARENCY REGULATIONS; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL HOSPITAL PRICING TRANSPARENCY REGULATIONS.
TO AMEND THE CEMETERY ACT FOR PERPETUALLY MAINTAINED CEMETERIES; AND TO MODIFY THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, CEMETERIES, AND BURIAL SERVICES.
Bills for Consideration
(3:00 PM)
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING LOCAL OPTION ELECTIONS IN DEFUNCT TOWNSHIPS THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1942.
TO CREATE A DATA REPOSITORY TO COLLECT, REPORT, TRACK, AND TREND DATA REGARDING NURSING EDUCATION AND NURSING WORKFORCES IN ARKANSAS.
TO CREATE THE CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATION PORTAL.
TO AMEND THE CIVIL PENALTIES AND ESTABLISH CRIMINAL PENALTIES RELATED TO CHILD LABOR VIOLATIONS; AND TO CLARIFY THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW RELATED TO CHILD LABOR RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BODY ART; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COSMETOLOGY TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2015; AND TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT.
TO AMEND THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE OFFENSE OF POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN BY A MINOR.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW TO ALLOW A VOTER APPEARING IN PERSON TO REQUEST A PAPER BALLOT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE TO A MILITARY LICENSEE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TERMINATION OF PAROLE FOR A PERSON WHO WAS A MINOR WHEN HE OR SHE COMMITTED AN OFFENSE.
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENTS 91 AND 101, TO PROVIDE THAT PROCEEDS MAY BE APPLIED TO MULTILANE HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "SERIOUS HARM" UNDER THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2013.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HISTORIC REHABILITATION INCOME TAX CREDIT ACT; AND TO AMEND THE AMOUNT OF THE ARKANSAS HISTORIC REHABILITATION INCOME TAX CREDIT.
TO EXTEND THE APPLICATION PERIOD FOR THE ARKANSAS MAJOR HISTORIC REHABILITATION INCOME TAX CREDIT ACT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS TOURISM DEVELOPMENT ACT.
TO REDUCE VIOLENT CRIME IN ARKANSAS; TO ESTABLISH THE VIOLENT CRIME CLEARANCE GRANT FUND; TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WITH RESOURCES TO COMBAT VIOLENT CRIME; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE A MEANS BY WHICH STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR REDUCED-PRICE MEALS AT SCHOOL RECEIVE FREE MEALS AT SCHOOL.
TO CLARIFY THE PURPOSE OF THE STATUTES AUTHORIZING A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN; AND TO CLARIFY THAT A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IS NOT REQUIRED TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN THIS STATE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF AN AUTOMATED ENFORCEMENT DEVICE.
TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX ACT OF 1929; AND TO PROVIDE AN APPORTIONMENT FORMULA FOR THE INCOME OF RAILROADS.
TO AMEND ACTS 2023, NO. 264; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSES OF THEFT OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND UNAUTHORIZED POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
TO AMEND THE LAW TO REQUIRE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF STATE HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION PERFORM ADDITIONAL DUTIES.
TO CREATE THE PROTECT ARKANSAS ACT; TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING SENTENCING AND PAROLE; TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES; AND TO CREATE THE LEGISLATIVE RECIDIVISM REDUCTION TASK FORCE.
TO AMEND THE DUTIES AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES BOARD; TO ABOLISH THE STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE BUILDING AUTHORITY DIVISION ACT; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "UNPAVED TRAIL PROJECT".
TO ESTABLISH A MEANS BY WHICH A PUBLIC SCHOOL MAY AWARD A STUDENT A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA BEFORE THE STUDENT GRADUATES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PARTICIPATING IN A DRAG RACE ON A PUBLIC HIGHWAY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EXPANSION OF OUTDOOR DINING AT RESTAURANTS TO INCLUDE BARS.
TO AMEND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOND ACT OF 1985; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF A PUBLIC NATURE" TO INCLUDE CEMETERY FACILITIES AND APPARATUS.
TO CREATE THE "ARKANSAS ROCKS! MINING AND MINERAL TRAIL".
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF A PART-TIME LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER BY A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.