Senate Calendar
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:00 AM)
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING PLUMBING; AND TO REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF TRACER WIRE WITH THE INSTALLATION OF NEW WATER LINES.
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.
Bills for Consideration
(12:00 PM)
TO PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF MAY AS BIKE MONTH IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
CONGRATULATING VINCENT C. HENDERSON II, ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE BUREAU OF LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH AND CODE REVISOR, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AND COMMENDING HIM FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO RECOGNIZE THAT ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF CHILDREN IS A SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM; TO COMMEND THE IMPORTANT WORK BEING DONE TO COMBAT THIS PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM; AND TO PROCLAIM APRIL 11, 2023, AS "CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER DAY".
TO PROCLAIM APRIL AS AARP™ MONTH AT THE STATE CAPITOL AND TO PROCLAIM APRIL 5, 2023, AS AARP™ DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL.
TO AMEND THE COMMERCIAL DRIVER ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING ACT TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS.
TO TRANSFER THE DUTIES OF CERTAIN BOARDS TO THE STATE BOARD OF APPRAISERS, ABSTRACTERS, AND HOME INSPECTORS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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 PROCUREMENT LAW; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN COMMODITIES AND SERVICES UNDER THE ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW.
TO PROHIBIT PEDESTRIANS ON A CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING STIPENDS FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF CORRECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING STIPENDS FOR MEMBERS OF STATE BOARDS.
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 REQUIRE CONSENT TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS TO A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER; AND TO MANDATE NOTICE TO AN ENROLLEE OF THE ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS TO A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE AND RENEWAL OF A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE ARKANSAS DYSLEXIA SUPPORT ARKANSAS DYSLEXIA SUPPORT GROUP; AND TO REPEAL THE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1973; AND TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS NATURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "DESIGN PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT" IN RELATION TO THE PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND CONSULTANT SERVICES CONTRACTS.
TO AMEND ELEMENTS OF THE FUN PARKS GRANTS PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CIVIL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY MOTOR VEHICLES OPERATED ON CERTAIN PUBLIC BRIDGES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RECORDS TO BE POSTED ON A WEBSITE BY THE PAROLE BOARD; TO PERMIT THE USE OF A MOBILE APPLICATION FOR POSTING INFORMATION CONCERNING PAROLE; AND TO CREATE THE "SAFE ARKANSAS APP".
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OVER INTERSTATE RATES, CHARGES, CLASSIFICATIONS, AND OTHER ACTIONS; AND TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT RECOVERABLE FROM AN AFFECTED UTILITY.
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT; AND TO REVISE CHARGING ORDERS UNDER THE UNIFORM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT.
TO MODIFY THE LAW CONCERNING RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN FIREFIGHTERS.
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 CREATE THE ARKANSAS BEHAVIOR ANALYST LICENSURE ACT.
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 AMEND THE STATE FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION AMOUNT BY USING THE BASIC PROJECT COST PER SQUARE FOOT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
TO EXPAND HEALTH BENEFIT COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN POLICE OFFICER RETIREES OF MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES.
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 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 EXEMPTIONS OF LIFE INSURANCE PROCEEDS FROM ACTIONS BY CREDITORS AND REPRESENTATIVES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VEHICLE HEADLAMP REQUIREMENTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ARKANSAS'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE NATIONAL STATUARY HALL COLLECTION IN THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL.
TO ENSURE THAT HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ARE PROPERLY REIMBURSED BY THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM FOR PROVIDING LONG-ACTING REVERSIBLE CONTRACEPTION IMMEDIATELY AND DURING POSTPARTUM.
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 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 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 CREATE CHARLIE'S LAW; AND TO REQUIRE AN ELECTRONIC CHILD SAFETY ALARM SYSTEM BE INSTALLED IN A SCHOOL BUS.
TO CREATE THE ELECTION INTEGRITY UNIT WITHIN THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE; TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VIOLATIONS OF ELECTION LAW.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RETAIL WATER PROVIDERS AND RELATED SERVICE.
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 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 PROHIBIT CERTAIN TYPES OF LOCAL REGULATION OF UNDERGROUND GAS STORAGE FACILITIES, FUEL RETAILERS, AND RELATED TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE.
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 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 AMEND THE PROCEDURES FOR REGISTRATION OF POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES; TO AMEND CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
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 AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POSTMORTEM EXAMINATIONS; AND TO REQUIRE OR RECOMMEND THAT THE STATE MEDICAL EXAMINER CONDUCT A POSTMORTEM EXAMINATION IN CERTAIN CASES.
TO TRANSFER THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STATE PLANT BOARD REGARDING CATFISH PROCESSORS AND COMMERCIAL BAIT AND ORNAMENTAL FISH TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
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 AUTHORIZE REVENUE BONDS TO BE ISSUED FOR A WATER SYSTEM, SEWER SYSTEM, OR COMBINED WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM FOR WHICH A RECEIVER HAS BEEN APPOINTED.
TO SPECIFY THE CULPABLE MENTAL STATE FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "REBATES" AS USED IN THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING TOKEN GIFTS IN THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE.
TO AMEND THE LAW GOVERNING PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF AD VALOREM TAXES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE BILLING AND COLLECTION OF CERTAIN PAYMENTS RELATED TO CERTAIN LEASED OR PURCHASED PROPERTY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS STUDENT-ATHLETE PUBLICITY RIGHTS ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE SALE OF EVENT TICKETS; TO CREATE THE EVENT TICKETING AND RESALE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE OF SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFTS MANUFACTURED OR ASSEMBLED BY A COVERED FOREIGN ENTITY.
TO EXEMPT THE SALE OF VETERINARY DRUGS AND MEDICINE IF BASED ON A PRESCRIPTION OF A LICENSED VETERINARIAN FROM THE LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR A PHARMACIST AND A PHARMACY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SETTLEMENT FUNDS HELD BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING FARM MEDIATION; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INITIAL MEDIATION MEETING.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING CERTAIN DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES AND TESTING RELATED TO ANIMALS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CANINE BRUCELLOSIS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING LIVESTOCK; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING FENCING; AND TO REPEAL THE LAW REGARDING FENCING DISTRICTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING RETURN TO SERVICE BY ESSENTIAL SEASONAL STAFF MEMBERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBER" USED IN THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LEAVE TIME FOR DEPUTY SHERIFFS, MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS, AND FIREFIGHTERS; AND TO ADD MILITARY LEAVE FOR FULL-TIME DEPUTY SHERIFFS, MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS, AND FIREFIGHTERS.
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 AMEND THE ARKANSAS SOIL NUTRIENT APPLICATION AND POULTRY LITTER UTILIZATION ACT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS AND POULTRY LITTER MANAGEMENT PLANS ARE NOT PUBLIC RECORDS.
TO ESTABLISH THE RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN PERMITS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT TO CERTAIN DISTILLERS, MANUFACTURERS, OR SMALL FARM WINERIES IN A DRY AREA.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LEGAL TENDER ACT; AND TO REAFFIRM GOLD AND SILVER COIN AS LEGAL TENDER.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING LEGAL TENDER; TO PROHIBIT THE TRACKING OF AN INDIVIDUAL THROUGH THE USE OF DIGITAL CURRENCY EXCEPT FOR LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO CLARIFY THE USE OF DIGITAL CURRENCY.
TO NAME A LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST AS A MANDATED REPORTER UNDER THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO AMEND THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO NONMANDATORY STATE CONTRACTS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.