Senate Calendar
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Bills for Consideration
(10:30 AM)
TO COMMEND THE VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND.
TO PROCLAIM APRIL AS AARP™ MONTH AT THE STATE CAPITOL AND TO PROCLAIM APRIL 5, 2023, AS AARP™ DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL.
TO RECOGNIZE THAT FEES FOR REGISTRY IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR QUALIFYING PATIENTS CAUSE A FINANCIAL STRAIN FOR PERSONS AND TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMULGATE RULES TO EASE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN.
CONGRATULATING W. ELLIS ARNOLD III, PRESIDENT OF HENDRIX COLLEGE, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AND COMMENDING HIM FOR HIS THIRTY-THREE YEARS OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIGHER EDUCATION, HENDRIX COLLEGE, AND THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INITIATIVE PETITIONS; TO CREATE A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE CONCERNING INITIATIVE PETITION SIGNATURES; AND TO ESTABLISH THE DEFINITION OF AND REGULATE PAID PETITION BLOCKERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING OWNERSHIP AND POSSESSION OF REAL PROPERTY.
TO CREATE THE SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY ACT; TO REQUIRE AGE VERIFICATION FOR USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA; AND TO CLARIFY LIABILITY FOR FAILURE TO PERFORM AGE VERIFICATION FOR USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND ILLEGAL RETENTION OF DATA.
TO PROHIBIT PEDESTRIANS ON A CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAY.
TO REQUIRE MEDICAID COVERAGE AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR DEPRESSION SCREENING FOR PREGNANT WOMEN.
TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS BY PHASING OUT THE THROWBACK RULE.
TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR MORTALITY COMPOSTING DEVICES SOLD TO A COMMERCIAL LIVESTOCK OR POULTRY PRODUCER.
TO REPEAL THE PROHIBITION ON LICENSING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINERS.
TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATION ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT A HEALTHCARE INSURER FROM LEASING A HEALTHCARE CONTRACT OR PROVIDER NETWORK.
TO EXCLUDE ANTIPSYCHOTIC PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FROM STEP THERAPY.
TO ESTABLISH THE TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT MANAGER ACT; TO REGULATE CONTRACTS OF CERTAIN AMBULANCE PROVIDERS; AND TO REGULATE CLAIMS AND PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN AMBULANCE SERVICES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RULE AGAINST PERPETUITIES.
TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STATE AUDIT PROCESS CONCERNING QUALIFIED PAYMENT AMOUNTS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP A STATE AUDIT PROCESS CONCERNING QUALIFIED PAYMENT AMOUNTS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM CONCERNING APPROVED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION; AND CONCERNING THE HIGHER EDUCATION GRANTS FUND ACCOUNT.
TO RESTRICT THE USE BY A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR MEDICAL, EMERGENCY MEDICAL, AND AMBULANCE SERVICES.
TO PROVIDE STATE OVERSIGHT OF QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN IN PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES AND OTHER REGULATED FACILITIES.
CREATING THE FENTANYL ENFORCEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2023; CONCERNING FENTANYL AND OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; TO ESTABLISH INCREASED PENALTIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES APPROVED FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING DEADLINES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO SUBMIT THE RATE OF TAX FOR A SCHOOL ELECTION.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF SEXUAL SOLICITATION OF A MINOR; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM SUPPORT FUND; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SAFE HARBOR FUND FOR SEXUALLY EXPLOITED CHILDREN.
TO AMEND THE PUBLIC EDUCATION REORGANIZATION ACT; TO AMEND THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL BE ADMINISTRATIVELY CONSOLIDATED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE THAT OPIOID OVERDOSE RESCUE KITS BE LOCATED ON EACH CAMPUS OF EACH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL AND STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF DISARMING AN OFFICER.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS ADULT DIPLOMA PROGRAM ACT.
TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL TO ADMINISTER A GRADE-LEVEL PLACEMENT TEST TO A STUDENT WHO IS REENTERING THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING THE GRADE LEVEL APPROPRIATE FOR THE STUDENT.
TO AMEND THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR THE OSTEOPATHIC RURAL MEDICAL PRACTICE STUDENT LOAN AND SCHOLARSHIP BOARD.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PERIOD OF TIME CERTAIN DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO WAIT TO COMPLETE THE DRIVER'S EXAMINATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING JOB ORDER CONTRACTING; AND TO INCREASE THE CAP ON JOB ORDER CONTRACTING BID AWARDS FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT IMPLEMENTS AN ALTERNATE SCHOOL CALENDAR TO USE ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF INSTRUCTION FOR PURPOSES OF MAKING UP A MISSED SCHOOL DAY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DRUG CRIME SPECIAL ASSESSMENT; AND THE USE OF GRANTS FUNDED BY THE DRUG CRIME SPECIAL ASSESSMENT.
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 CREATE THE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT; AND TO AMEND THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT.
TO CREATE THE HEART ATTACK TASK FORCE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE HEART ATTACK TASK FORCE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF FLEEING BY MEANS OF A VEHICLE OR CONVEYANCE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROJECTS ELIGIBLE FOR THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR SURFACE WATER CONVERSION UNDER THE WATER RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES ACT TO INCLUDE PROJECTS IN CHICOT COUNTY.
CONCERNING THE SELF-INSURED FIDELITY BOND PROGRAM; TO MODIFY THE SELF-INSURED FIDELITY BOND PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN PARTICIPATING GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES" FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING MOTOR VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS FOR STATE AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF OFFENSIVE RELATIONS WITH A CHILD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF "CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT" AND "POLITICAL SUBDIVISION" FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
TO ENCOURAGE STATE AGENCIES TO AWARD A PORTION OF STATE CONTRACTS TO ARKANSAS BUSINESSES THAT HAVE BEEN IN OPERATION FOR LESS THAN FIVE (5) YEARS.
TO REQUIRE A REPORT CONCERNING FUNDS SUPPORTING PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS STARTING NEW BUSINESSES OR BUSINESSES ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE PREVIOUS FIVE YEARS.
TO ENCOURAGE THE AWARD OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FUNDING TO NEW BUSINESSES AND BUSINESSES THAT HAVE BEEN IN OPERATION FOR LESS THAN FIVE YEARS.
TO REQUIRE A REPORT CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDING SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS OR PROGRAMS FOR NEW BUSINESSES OR BUSINESSES ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE PREVIOUS FIVE YEARS.
TO ENCOURAGE THE AWARD OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDING TO NEW BUSINESSES AND BUSINESSES ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE PREVIOUS FIVE YEARS.
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.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF KNOWINGLY EXPOSING ANOTHER PERSON TO FENTANYL.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF COUNTY LAW LIBRARY BOARDS.
CONCERNING THE PREPARED SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY ORDERED WHEN A JUDGMENT CALLS FOR PROPERTY SUBJECT TO EXECUTION.
TO CREATE THE FAIR REIMBURSEMENT AND ASSISTED LIVING COST REPORTING ACT OF 2023.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CIVIL ACTION TO ELIMINATE THE AVAILABILITY OF PREMISES USED CONTINUALLY IN CRIMINAL OFFENSES.
TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNOR TO DENY AN APPLICATION FOR PARDON, COMMUTATION OF SENTENCE, AND REMISSION OF FINES AND FORFEITURES WITH PREJUDICE.
TO REGULATE CERTAIN GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAMS; TO CREATE THE WORK PROTECTION ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT A PUBLIC ENTITY FROM ENFORCING OR ENACTING CERTAIN UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME PROGRAMS.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING AMOUNTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CONSOLIDATE GRIEVANCES INTO A GROUP GRIEVANCE IF MULTIPLE SCHOOL EMPLOYEES HAVE FILED INDIVIDUAL GRIEVANCES THAT ARE THE SAME GRIEVANCE FOR PURPOSES OF AN APPEAL.
TO AMEND THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-GENERAL CONTRACTOR METHOD OF PROCUREMENT PILOT PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ANIMALS; AND TO ESTABLISH LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES FROM A DOG BITE.
TO AMEND THE SELF-INSURED FIDELITY BOND PROGRAM.
TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES RELATED TO ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING; AND TO EXEMPT ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES FROM SALES AND USE TAX.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF A PROHIBITED AIRCRAFT; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "AIRCRAFT".
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PERSONS SERVED BY A DAYCARE CENTER THAT IS EXEMPT FROM THE DEFINITION OF "FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT".
TO REQUIRE WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TO EDUCATE, COMMUNICATE, AND PROVIDE DUE PROCESS FOR LICENSED PROFESSIONALS BEFORE LIMITING OR TERMINATING SALES OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE RIGHT TO PLAY ACT; AND CONCERNING THE PARTICIPATION OF STUDENTS IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES.
TO AMEND THE PATIENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT.
CONCERNING A VACANCY ON A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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 TRANSFER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE SUSTAINABLE BUILDING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING SOLID WASTE; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE LANDFILL POST-CLOSURE TRUST FUND; TO REQUIRE REIMBURSEMENT TO THE FUND; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW CERTAIN SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL BUSINESSES TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES UNDER THE ARKANSAS BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY ACCELERATOR ACT AND THE CONSOLIDATED INCENTIVE ACT OF 2003.
TO CREATE THE STUDENT DATA VENDOR SECURITY ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMMERCIAL BURGLARY; AND TO CREATE AN ENHANCED PENALTY FOR COMMERCIAL BURGLARY OF A PHARMACY.
TO ESTABLISH MAXIMUM FEES FOR A YOUTH LIFETIME HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE FOR RESIDENTS TEN (10) YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER; AND TO AUTHORIZE A TRANSACTION FEE FOR CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS FOR HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES.
TO ABOLISH THE STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION; TO AMEND THE DUTIES AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES BOARD; TO CREATE THE POSITION OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING GROUND AMBULANCE SERVICES; AND TO ESTABLISH A MINIMUM ALLOWABLE REIMBURSEMENT FOR GROUND AMBULANCE SERVICES.
TO AMEND THE COMPOSITION OF THE GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION RESIDENCY EXPANSION BOARD.
TO AMEND THE WOOD ENERGY PRODUCTS AND FOREST MAINTENANCE INCOME TAX CREDIT; AND TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR WOOD ENERGY PRODUCTS AND FOREST MAINTENANCE EXPANSION PROJECTS.
CONCERNING CYBERSECURITY INSURANCE; TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS SELF-FUNDED CYBER RESPONSE PROGRAM AND THE ARKANSAS CYBER RESPONSE BOARD; AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS SELF-FUNDED CYBER RESPONSE PROGRAM TRUST FUND.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS FRANCHISE PRACTICES ACT.
TO CLARIFY THE PERFORMANCE OF AN ABORTION TO SAVE THE LIFE OF A PREGNANT WOMAN IN A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EGG MARKETING; AND TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS EGG MARKETING ACT OF 1969.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC BATTERY.
TO AMEND THE LAW TO SUBSTITUTE "GAME WARDEN" FOR "WILDLIFE OFFICER".
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE REVISED UNIFORM UNINCORPORATED NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION ACT.
TO ESTABLISH TRAINING GUIDELINES AND DEGREE REQUIREMENT FOR FIELD AUDITORS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS POULTRY FEEDING OPERATIONS REGISTRATION ACT; AND TO TRANSFER DUTIES FROM THE ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SEXUAL ASSAULT COLLECTION KITS AND ANONYMOUS KITS; AND TO REQUIRE A STATEWIDE ACCOUNTING OF ALL UNTESTED SEXUAL ASSAULT COLLECTION KITS AND UNSUBMITTED ANONYMOUS KITS.
TO REGULATE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS; AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WHO COMMIT FRAUD FROM COLLECTING UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS.