Senate Calendar
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Bills for Consideration
(12:00 PM)
TO RECOGNIZE THE VAN BUREN POINTERS WRESTLING TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2023 CLASS 5A STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP.
TO RECOGNIZE THE NORTH LITTLE ROCK HIGH SCHOOL CHARGING WILDCATS CHEERLEADERS FOR WINNING THE 2022 6A ALL-GIRL STATE CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP.
TO PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF APRIL AS SCHOOL LIBRARY MONTH IN ARKANSAS.
TO CELEBRATE STONE COUNTY AND RECOGNIZE ITS 150TH ANNIVERSARY.
TO RECOGNIZE THE MANILA HIGH SCHOOL LIONS BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2023 CLASS 3A BOYS STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF SEXUAL INDECENCY WITH A CHILD.
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.
CONCERNING THE PARTICIPATION OF HOMESCHOOLED STUDENTS IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT; AND TO REVISE CHARGING ORDERS UNDER THE UNIFORM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS BEHAVIOR ANALYST LICENSURE ACT.
CONCERNING VEHICLES, BOATS, OR FARMING EQUIPMENT WITH A REMOVED, DAMAGED, MUTILATED, OR DEFACED SERIAL NUMBER OR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF AGGRAVATED TRESPASS; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING UNUSED OR UNDERUTILIZED PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO PURCHASE OR LEASE A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ACADEMIC FACILITY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2015; AND TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT.
TO AMEND THE REGIONAL AIRPORT ACT; AND TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR ANNEXATION AND DETACHMENT.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW TO ALLOW A VOTER APPEARING IN PERSON AT A DESIGNATED VOTE CENTER TO REQUEST A PAPER BALLOT.
TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS STATE COUNCIL FOR THE INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR ADULT OFFENDER SUPERVISION.
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE ARKANSAS PORT, INTERMODAL, AND WATERWAY DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM FUND; AND TO CREATE A WATERWAYS INVESTMENT INCOME TAX CREDIT.
REGARDING RICE PROMOTION; TO AMEND THE ASSESSMENTS ON GROWN RICE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE STUDENT DATA VENDOR SECURITY ACT.
TO TRANSFER CERTAIN ENTITIES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; AND TO TRANSFER AGRICULTURAL PROMOTIONAL BOARDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BY A CABINET-LEVEL DEPARTMENT TRANSFER; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE CRITERIA CONSIDERED IN A SCHOOL DISTRICT'S REDUCTION-IN-FORCE POLICY.
CONCERNING SCHOOL DISTRICT PERSONNEL POLICIES; AND CONCERNING A SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL POLICIES.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE LAW THAT RELATE TO TOPICS COVERED BY, THE COMPOSITION OF, AND THE MEETING REQUIREMENTS FOR A SCHOOL DISTRICT'S COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL POLICIES FOR CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES.
TO CREATE THE VULNERABLE PERSON PROTECTION ACT; AND TO EXPAND PROTECTION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF VULNERABLE PERSONS IN THIS STATE BY ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
TO CLARIFY NONCRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUESTS SUBMITTED TO THE DIVISION OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE.
CONCERNING THE TAKING OF A DNA SAMPLE FOR A PERSON ARRESTED FOR A FELONY; AND TO CLARIFY THE RETENTION OF A DNA SAMPLE FOR A PERSON ARRESTED FOR A FELONY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS OF DIRECTORS AND SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE DATE ON WHICH AN ELECTION OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS HELD.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS OF DIRECTORS AND AMENDING A PORTION OF LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE AS IT PERTAINS TO REFERENCES TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF HIGHER EDUCATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE FIRE PREVENTION ACT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW RELATING TO FIRE DRILLS AND EXTERIOR DOORS AT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
TO CREATE THE RELIGIOUS VIEWPOINT ANTIDISCRIMINATION ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INCARCERATION OF A PARENT WHO WAS ORDERED TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT AND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2015.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE TO CLARIFY WHICH INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE PROFICIENCY IN KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF SCIENTIFIC READING INSTRUCTION.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING SCHOOL EMPLOYEE MISCONDUCT AND BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR REGISTERED VOLUNTEERS.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC EDUCATION.
TO ESTABLISH THE NONEMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION RIDESHARE EXPANSION STUDY WORKGROUP TO STUDY EXPANDING RIDESHARE SERVICES COVERED BY THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM AND INSURANCE POLICIES TO REIMBURSE FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED IN CERTAIN SETTINGS.
TO REGULATE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES; AND TO CLARIFY SUPERVISION OF VOLUNTARY PRODUCTS UNDER THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO CLARIFY THE LAW ON PRIVATE CLUB ADVERTISING.
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 MODIFY THE ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE CONSUMER ACT; AND TO REQUIRE COVERAGE FOR PROSTHETIC DEVICES FOR ATHLETICS OR RECREATION AND PROSTHETIC DEVICES FOR SHOWERING OR BATHING.
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 AMEND THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS THAT PROVIDE CERTAIN HEALTHCARE SERVICES FROM PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS.
TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE PAYOR IDENTIFICATION CARD ACT; AND TO DEFINE SHORT-TERM, LIMITED-DURATION INSURANCE.
TO MODIFY THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO AMEND THE APPEAL PROCESS FOR A DENIAL UNDER THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT.
TO REGULATE ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS; AND TO PROHIBIT A HEALTHCARE PAYOR THAT HAS ELECTRONIC ACCESS TO MEDICAL RECORDS FROM REQUESTING MEDICAL RECORDS IN A DIFFERENT FORMAT FROM A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE USE OF RESPECTFUL LANGUAGE WHEN REFERRING TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
TO AMEND THE EXEMPTIONS OF LIFE INSURANCE PROCEEDS FROM ACTIONS BY CREDITORS AND REPRESENTATIVES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VEHICLE HEADLAMP REQUIREMENTS.
TO REQUIRE PUBLIC ENTITIES TO CREATE A POLICY CONCERNING THE AUTHORIZED USE OF TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES AND A CYBER SECURITY POLICY; AND TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE STATE CYBER SECURITY OFFICE.
TO ENSURE THAT HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ARE PROPERLY REIMBURSED BY THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM FOR PROVIDING LONG-ACTING REVERSIBLE CONTRACEPTION IMMEDIATELY AND DURING POSTPARTUM.
TO CREATE THE UNIFORM EASEMENT RELOCATION ACT.
TO ADOPT THE UNIFORM COMMUNITY PROPERTY DISPOSITION AT DEATH ACT.
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 LIFETIME LICENSES UNDER THE COSMETOLOGY ACT.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF A HOMESTEAD FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAXATION; AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN DWELLINGS OWNED BY A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY QUALIFY AS A HOMESTEAD.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING YOUTHS IN FOSTER CARE; AND TO CERTIFY UNACCOMPANIED HOMELESS YOUTHS.
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 PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE OF OR ACQUISITION OF TITLE TO AGRICULTURAL LAND BY A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA OR CERTAIN ENTITIES CONNECTED WITH THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR NATIONAL HISTORIC SITES IN ARKANSAS; AND TO CREATE THE LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING WHEN A PROSECUTION IS COMMENCED.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF OPERATING A CHOP SHOP; AND TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF DEALING IN STOLEN OR FORGED MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS.
TO CREATE CHARLIE'S LAW; AND TO REQUIRE AN ELECTRONIC CHILD SAFETY ALARM SYSTEM BE INSTALLED IN A SCHOOL BUS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RETAIL WATER PROVIDERS AND RELATED SERVICE.
TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PARTNER WITH A BUSINESS TO ALLOW FOR THE PROVISION OF A SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERT; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR BUSINESSES THAT LOAN SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERTS TO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
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 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 DEFINE "LOADED FIREARM" FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE STATUTE CONCERNING POSSESSION AND USE OF A WEAPON.
TO REGULATE MEETINGS, INTERNAL POLICIES AND GUIDELINES, AND REPORTS TO ADDRESS A CYBERSECURITY INCIDENT INVOLVING, OR A CYBERATTACK ON, A PUBLIC ENTITY.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING REPORTS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT WITH ALLEGED VICTIMS WHO ARE EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER; TO PROHIBIT ANONYMOUS REPORTING OF CHILD MALTREATMENT; AND TO AMEND PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO REPORT CHILD MALTREATMENT.
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 THE NALOXONE ACCESS ACT; TO INCREASE AVAILABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF AN OPIOID ANTAGONIST; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE STUDY ON MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.
TO SUPPORT POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN THROUGH THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM; AND TO ESTABLISH SUPPLEMENTAL REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR PREVENTIVE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS REEMPLOYMENT ACT.
TO ESTABLISH THE CREATING A RESPECTFUL AND OPEN WORLD FOR NATURAL HAIR (CROWN) ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION ACT.
TO EXEMPT COSMETOLOGISTS FROM LICENSING RESTRICTIONS BASED ON CRIMINAL RECORDS.
TO CLARIFY THE APPLICABILITY OF THE ARKANSAS RETAIL PET STORE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 1991; AND TO PREEMPT CERTAIN LAWS CONCERNING RETAIL PET STORES.
TO AMEND THE DIGITAL PRODUCT AND MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2009.
TO CREATE A SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS ORGANIZATION.
TO REQUIRE THAT A PETITION OF A STUDENT TO TRANSFER FROM ONE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ANOTHER SCHOOL DISTRICT BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
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.
TO PERMIT A LOCAL BOARD OF A COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL ZONES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "REVENUE" UNDER THE ARKANSAS SPEED TRAP LAW
TO CLARIFY THAT MEMBERSHIP DUES PAID TO HUNTING OR FISHING CLUBS ARE EXEMPT FROM SALES TAX.
TO AMEND THE RABIES CONTROL ACT RELATED TO THE CONFINEMENT OF AN ANIMAL WHEN A PERSON IS BITTEN TO ALLOW AN OWNER TO CONFINE AN ANIMAL WHO HAS RECEIVED A CURRENT VACCINATION AGAINST RABIES.
TO SPECIFY THE CULPABLE MENTAL STATE FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBER" USED IN THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO NAME A LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST AS A MANDATED REPORTER UNDER THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
Bills for Consideration
(2:00 PM)
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EXPANSION OF OUTDOOR DINING AT RESTAURANTS TO INCLUDE BARS.
TO PERMIT A PROPERTY OWNER TO CHOOSE THE MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY THAT IS LOCATED WITHIN MORE THAN ONE MUNICIPALITY.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE AND RENEWAL OF A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE ARKANSAS DYSLEXIA SUPPORT GROUP; AND TO REPEAL THE LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE.
TO EXPAND ELIGIBILITY FOR COVERAGE UNDER THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM TO CERTAIN MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY POLICE OFFICERS; AND TO AMEND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF CERTAIN RETIREES.
TO OFFER AND ENSURE COVERAGE OF TRAUMATIC EVENT LICENSED COUNSELING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES; AND TO REQUIRE A STUDY OF AVAILABILITY FOR PEER SUPPORT ACCESS FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ARKANSAS'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE NATIONAL STATUARY HALL COLLECTION IN THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL.
REGARDING LIQUID ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS; AND TO TRANSFER THE AUTHORITY RELATED TO LIQUID ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
TO ALLOW A PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM FORMED UNDER THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT TO BECOME A PARTICIPATING PUBLIC EMPLOYER AND FOR ITS EMPLOYEES TO BECOME MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1973; AND TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS NATURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION.
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT; AND TO REVISE CHARGING ORDERS UNDER THE UNIFORM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS BEHAVIOR ANALYST LICENSURE ACT.