JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
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Friday, March 30, 2007
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TO RESTRICT THE ELIGIBILITY FOR PAROLE OR COMMUNITY CORRECTION TRANSFER OF PERSONS SENTENCED TO ENHANCED PENALTIES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO EXPAND DRUG COURT PROGRAMS; TO CREATE A DIVISION OF DRUG COURT PROGRAMS WITHIN THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS; AND TO CREATE THE DRUG COURT ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
AN ACT TO RECOGNIZE, HONOR, AND PROTECT ARKANSAS CITIZENS WHO ARE SUMMONED TO SERVE AS JURORS IN ARKANSAS STATE COURTS; TO INCREASE THE RATE OF JUROR COMPENSATION; AND TO REIMBURSE COUNTIES FOR THE COSTS OF JURIES.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF AGGRAVATED RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY.
THE ARKANSAS TAXPAYER AND CITIZEN PROTECTION ACT OF 2007.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 18-1-101 TO PROVIDE FOR THE NOTICE TO BE GIVEN A LIEN HOLDER IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH A LIEN'S FILING FORM REQUIREMENTS.
TO DESIGNATE THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC DEFENDER COMMISSION A NONCRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCY FOR PURPOSES OF ARKANSAS CRIME INFORMATION CENTER ACCESS.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR COUNTY JAILS AND TO AUTHORIZE A LEVY TO DEFRAY THE COST OF INCARCERATING COUNTY PRISONERS.
AN ACT CREATING THE STATE DRUG CRIME ENFORCEMENT AND PROSECUTION GRANT FUND.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF AUTOMATED TELEPHONE SOLICITATION FOR DEBT COLLECTION PURPOSES AND TO PROHIBIT COLLECTION CALLS TO PERSONS OTHER THAN A DEBTOR.
Friday, March 23, 2007
TO MAKE LICENSES TO CARRY CONCEALED HANDGUNS VALID FOR FIVE (5) YEARS.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
CONCERNING THE SALE AND USE OF ROTATING, FLASHING, OR OSCILLATING BLUE LIGHTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
TO PROHIBIT IMPROPERLY INFLUENCING AN APPRAISER AND TO INCREASE PENALTIES UNDER THE ARKANSAS APPRAISER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION ACT.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 5-1-110 CONCERNING THE PROSECUTION OF CONDUCT CONSTITUTING MORE THAN ONE (1) OFFENSE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 5-26-303 CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF DOMESTIC BATTERING IN THE FIRST DEGREE.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
TO MAKE LICENSES TO CARRY CONCEALED HANDGUNS VALID FOR FIVE (5) YEARS.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 9-9-209 (b) AND 9-9-220(b) TO PROVIDE A PARENT WITH AN OPTION TO WAIVE THE NUMBER OF DAYS FROM TEN (10) TO FIVE (5) TO WITHDRAW CONSENT OR RELINQUISHMENT OF PARENTAL RIGHTS FOR AN ADOPTION.
AN ACT CONCERNING CRUELTY TO ANIMALS AND RELATED OFFENSES AND CONCERNING ANIMAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.
TO ASSIST RESIDENTIAL TENANTS THAT ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE, SEX CRIMES, OR STALKING.
TO REQUIRE THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO CITIES AND COUNTIES IN THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL COURT SECURITY PLANS AND THE PROVISION OF COURT SECURITY FOR CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT COURTS.
TO COMPLY WITH STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2005 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS.
TO ENHANCE THE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT THE FINDINGS OF THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN AND TO PROTECT CHILD VICTIMS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT THROUGH NEW AND EXPANDED PROGRAMS.
Monday, March 19, 2007
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 12-41-505 TO PROVIDE FOR COLLECTION OF POST-CONVICTION EXPENSES OF INCARCERATION FOR MISDEMEANORS AND VIOLATIONS.
TO INCREASE THE RELIEF AVAILABLE FOR THE FAILURE TO PAY BONA FIDE LOSS CLAIMS.
TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS PERSONNEL TO RESPOND TO A SUBPOENA ISSUED IN A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION OR CRIMINAL PROSECUTION AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FOR COMPLYING WITH THE SUBPOENA.
TO EXPAND DRUG COURT PROGRAMS AND TO CREATE A DIVISION OF DRUG COURT PROGRAMS WITHIN THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS.
TO CLASSIFY THEFT OF BUILDING MATERIAL FROM A PERMITTED CONSTRUCTION SITE AS A CLASS B FELONY.
TO AMEND THE PENALTY PROVISIONS RELATING TO DELIVERY OF WORTHLESS CHECKS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE MINIMUM AMOUNT OF UNSATISFIED JUDGMENT REQUIRED FOR LICENSE SUSPENSION.
TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS FROM RESIDING NEAR PUBLIC PARKS OR YOUTH CENTERS.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
TO CLARIFY THE APPLICABILITY OF VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING EXPUNGEMENT AND SEALING OF RECORDS OF CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS.
TO MAKE LICENSES TO CARRY CONCEALED HANDGUNS VALID FOR FIVE (5) YEARS.
AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT THE FINDINGS OF THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN AND TO PROTECT CHILD VICTIMS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT THROUGH NEW AND EXPANDED PROGRAMS.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 9-9-209 (b) AND 9-9-220(b) TO PROVIDE A PARENT WITH AN OPTION TO WAIVE THE NUMBER OF DAYS FROM TEN (10) TO FIVE (5) TO WITHDRAW CONSENT OR RELINQUISHMENT OF PARENTAL RIGHTS FOR AN ADOPTION.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPOSITING OF WILLS WITH THE COURT.
AN ACT TO PROTECT WOMEN WHO BREAST-FEED CHILDREN AND TO CREATE A CAUSE OF ACTION TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE WITH THE BREASTFEEDING OF A CHILD.
AN ACT TO PROTECT PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN FROM REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
TO PROTECT THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF JUVENILE RECORDS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY CUSTODY OF DEFENDANTS ACQUITTED BY REASON OF MENTAL DISEASE OR DEFECT AND JUVENILES JUDGED UNFIT.
TO ESTABLISH THE "ARKANSAS SUBSIDIZED GUARDIANSHIP ACT" OF 2007.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPOSIT OF RENT INTO THE REGISTRY OF THE COURT PENDING THE DETERMINATION OF A FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER COMPLAINT OR UNLAWFUL DETAINER COMPLAINT.
Monday, March 12, 2007
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 9-10-113 CONCERNING THE CUSTODY OF A CHILD BORN OUTSIDE OF MARRIAGE.
AN ACT CONCERNING RECORD RETENTION OF DISTRICT COURTS AND CITY COURTS.
TO ADD CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS OF SUPERVISION AND TRUST TO THE OFFENSE OF SEXUAL INDECENCY WITH A CHILD
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 5-65-206 CONCERNING EVIDENCE IN THE PROSECUTION OF A PERSON CHARGED WITH THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED.
TO STREAMLNE AND STRENGTHEN NONFERROUS SCRAP METAL RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS AND TO ASSIST LAW ENFORCEMENT IN INVESTIGATING THEFTS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 5-13-201 CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF BATTERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY CLASSIFICATION FOR BATTERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE IF THE VICTIM IS FOUR (4) YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER.
TO PROVIDE THAT A CONVICTION FOR OPERATING A MOTORBOAT WHILE INTOXICATED WILL COUNT AS A PREVIOUS OFFENSE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF PREVIOUS OFFENSES UNDER THE OMNIBUS DWI ACT.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF INTERFERENCE WITH CUSTODY AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES IN CASES INVOLVING THE OFFENSE OF INTERFERENCE WITH CUSTODY.
TO RESTRICT THE ELIGIBILITY FOR PAROLE OR COMMUNITY CORRECTION TRANSFER OF PERSONS SENTENCED TO ENHANCED PENALTIES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO INCREASE THE PENALTY CLASSIFICATION FOR BATTERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE IF THE VICTIM IS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER ACTING IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR THE OFFENSE OF KEEPING A GAMBLING HOUSE.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING PRIOR ALCOHOL-RELATED DRIVING OFFENSES AND TO TREAT CONVICTIONS IN OTHER STATES AS IF THEY WERE ARKANSAS CONVICTIONS.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
AN ACT CLARIFY THAT AN ADMINISTRATIVE SUSPENSION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE MAY BE CONSIDERED A CONVICTION FOR DETERMINING THE SUSPENSION OF A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE.
TO CREATE AN OFFENSE PROHIBITING REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS FROM OBTAINING OR POSSESSING IDENTIFICATION CARDS OR DRIVER'S LICENSES WITH INCORRECT PHYSICAL ADDRESSES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 5-2-316 CONCERNING THE CONDITIONAL RELEASE OF PERSONS ACQUITTED OF A CRIME BY REASON OF MENTAL DISEASE OR DEFECT.
Monday, March 5, 2007
TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE CIVIL JUSTICE REFORM ACT OF 2003.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ARKANSAS DRUG COURTS AND TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 2000.
TO ENSURE THE FAIR TREATMENT OF LITIGANTS IN ARKANSAS COURTS.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPOSIT OF RENT INTO THE REGISTRY OF THE COURT PENDING THE DETERMINATION OF A FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER COMPLAINT OR UNLAWFUL DETAINER COMPLAINT.
TO INCREASE THE PENALTY CLASSIFICATION FOR THE OFFENSE OF BATTERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE.
TO INCREASE THE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR MANUFACTURING, DELIVERING, OR POSSESSING WITH INTENT TO MANUFACTURE OR DELIVER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES IN SCHEDULE VI UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
CONCERNING THE SALE AND USE OF ROTATING, FLASHING, OR OSCILLATING BLUE LIGHTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF INVESTIGATORS FOR THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 16-60-111 CONCERNING VENUE.
AN ACT TO MAKE GENERAL REFORMS TO THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND TO REVISE VARIOUS LAWS CONCERNING OFFENSES, SENTENCING, ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING, AND FINES.
AN ACT TO ACT TO REVISE VARIOUS LAWS CONCERNING OFFENSES, SENTENCING, ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING, FINES, AND GENERAL REFORMS TO THE JUSTICE AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS.
TO ESTABLISH A MINIMUM TWO-YEAR WAITING PERIOD FOR RECONSIDERATION BY THE PAROLE BOARD OF A TRANSFER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION FOR CERTAIN OFFENDERS.
TO CHANGE THE NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT-EAST FROM A DIVISION A TO A DIVISION B JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 4-86-102 TO CLARIFY THE LIABILITY OF SUPPLIERS.
TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE OF ARKANSAS' PRODUCT LIABILITY LAW.
TO CLARIFY THE EFFECT OF A PROBATE ORDER AND THE PURPOSE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE THRESHOLD AGE OF CHILDREN PROTECTED UNDER THE OFFENSE OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE FOURTH DEGREE.
AN ACT CONCERNING A MERGER OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF THE ASHLEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF A DNA SAMPLE FOLLOWING AN ARREST OR CRIMINAL CHARGE FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE COLLECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND DISSEMINATION OF DNA SAMPLES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 16 TO CREATE JUVENILE DRUG COURTS AND TO ESTABLISH JUVENILE DRUG COURT PROGRAMS.
AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE UNDER THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.
AN ACT CONCERNING DISCRETIONARY TRANSFER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION BY THE PAROLE BOARD.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION IN A PETITION FOR AN ORDER OF PROTECTION.
TO REQUIRE A CHEMICAL TEST OF THE BLOOD, BREATH, OR URINE OF THE DRIVER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT RESULTING IN A DEATH BASED ON REASONABLE SUSPICION.
TO RESTRICT THE ELIGIBILITY FOR PAROLE OR COMMUNITY CORRECTION TRANSFER OF PERSONS SENTENCED TO ENHANCED PENALTIES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING PRIOR ALCOHOL-RELATED DRIVING OFFENSES AND TO TREAT CONVICTIONS IN OTHER STATES AS IF THEY WERE ARKANSAS CONVICTIONS.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE JUVENILE CODE RELATED TO CASES ARISING UNDER DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT, FAMILIES IN NEED OF SERVICES, AND DELINQUENCY.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF AUTOMATED TELEPHONE SOLICITATION FOR DEBT COLLECTION PURPOSES AND TO PROHIBIT COLLECTION CALLS TO PERSONS OTHER THAN A DEBTOR.
TO LIMIT THE LOCATION OF ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES IN PROXIMITY TO LOCATIONS FREQUENTED BY CHILDREN.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALARIES OF JUDGES AND OTHER PERSONNEL OF THE VARIOUS DISTRICT COURTS.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO RECONCILE INCONSISTENCIES REGARDING THE MINIMUM AGE TO MARRY.
TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY FOR COURTS IN MODIFYING ORDERS OF CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION FOR PARENTS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND WHO ARE MILITARY MOBILIZED.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE DISTRICT COURT RESOURCE ASSESSMENT BOARD; TO CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM OF FULL-TIME DISTRICT COURT JUDGES THAT ARE EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; TO CONSOLIDATE CITY COURTS WITH DISTRICT COURTS.
TO REQUIRE REFERRALS FOR THE CRIMINAL PROSECUTION OF CERTAIN CASES OF NONPAYMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT.
TO INCLUDE CONSIDERING CHANGES IN EITHER PARENT'S ABILITY TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR CHILD SUPPORT MODIFICATION PURPOSES AND TO REQUIRE WITHHOLDING FROM LUMP-SUM PAYMENTS OWED TO A PARENT WHO OWES PAST DUE CHILD SUPPORT.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS TO BE KEPT BEHIND BLINDER RACKS.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNITY CORRECTION TRANSFER ELIGIBILITY FOR OFFENDERS TRANSFERRED BACK TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REASONS.
AN ACT CONCERNING CRUELTY TO ANIMALS AND RELATED OFFENSES AND CONCERNING ANIMAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.
TO INCREASE THE FILING FEE IN CERTAIN ACTIONS FILED IN THE SUPREME COURT OR THE COURT OF APPEALS.
TO ENHANCE THE PENALTIES FOR OBSCENITY OFFENSES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR PERSONS SELLING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AT OR NEAR SCHOOL BUS STOPS.
TO ADOPT REVISED ARTICLE 7 OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE CONCERNING DOCUMENTS OF TITLE AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES TO EXISTING LAW.
TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE SUSPENSION OF DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR THE OFFENSE OF POSSESSION OF FRAUDULENT OR ALTERED PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS TO BE KEPT BEHIND BLINDER RACKS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING PRIOR ALCOHOL-RELATED DRIVING OFFENSES AND TO TREAT CONVICTIONS IN OTHER STATES AS IF THEY WERE ARKANSAS CONVICTIONS.
TO PROHIBIT IMPROPERLY INFLUENCING AN APPRAISER AND TO INCREASE PENALTIES UNDER THE ARKANSAS APPRAISER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION ACT.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
CONCERNING AGGRAVATED CRUELTY TO DOGS, CATS, AND HORSES.
TO ADDRESS COUNTY PROBLEMS WITH BURN BANS AND LOCAL DISASTER EMERGENCIES.
TO AMEND THE "REVISED UNIFORM ADOPTION ACT" AND THE "STREAMLINE ADOPTION ACT".
Monday, February 26, 2007
TO REQUIRE A COPY OF CERTAIN ORDERS REGARDING COMMITMENT TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE ARKANSAS CRIME INFORMATION CENTER.
TO INCREASE THE PENALTY CLASSIFICATION FOR DEFACING OBJECTS OF PUBLIC RESPECT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO INCREASE THE PENALTY CLASSIFICATION FOR THE OFFENSE OF DESTRUCTION OR REMOVAL OF A CEMETERY MARKER OR GRAVE MARKER.
TO CREATE A CRIMINAL OFFENSE PROHIBITING SEX OFFENDERS FROM LIVING NEAR VICTIMS OR CONTACTING VICTIMS AND TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1997.
TO INCREASE THE PENALTY CLASSIFICATION FOR BATTERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE IF THE VICTIM IS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER ACTING IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
AN ACT TO ALLOW EXAMINATIONS OF ALLEGED OFFENDERS WHILE INVESTIGATING CHILD MALTREATMENT.
TO ADOPT THE UNIFORM STATUTORY RULE AGAINST PERPETUITIES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS TO BE KEPT BEHIND BLINDER RACKS.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE DISTRICT COURT RESOURCE ASSESSMENT BOARD; TO CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM OF FULL-TIME DISTRICT COURT JUDGES THAT ARE EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; TO CONSOLIDATE CITY COURTS WITH DISTRICT COURTS.
TO EXPAND DRUG COURT PROGRAMS; TO CREATE A DIVISION OF DRUG COURT PROGRAMS WITHIN THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS; AND TO CREATE THE DRUG COURT ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE STATUTORY PROVISIONS IN THE OMNIBUS DWI ACT.
AN ACT TO REPEAL ARKANSAS CODE 16-12- 102(c) AND 16-13-104 CONCERNING THE ELIGIBILTY OF AN APPOINTED COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE OR CIRCUIT JUDGE TO BE A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTION TO ANOTHER JUDGESHIP WHILE HOLDING OFFICE.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL DOG ATTACK AND TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF 16-21-2701 CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF INVESTIGATORS FOR THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF SEX OFFENSE IN THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1997.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE JUVENILE CODE RELATED TO CASES ARISING UNDER DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT, FAMILIES IN NEED OF SERVICES, AND DELINQUENCY.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT ACT.
Monday, February 19, 2007
TO AMEND THE JURISDICTION OF JUVENILE COURTS TO ENSURE THAT A FELONY OR MISDEMEANOR THAT IS COMMITTED BY A JUVENILE BEFORE THE JUVENILE IS EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE MAY BE PROSECUTED IN THE JUVENILE DIVISION OF CIRCUIT COURT.
TO FURTHER DEFINE THE ACT OF VOYEURISM.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
AN ACT CONCERNING ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED AND CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION.
AN ACT TO CREATE FIVE (5) ADDITIONAL CIRCUIT JUDGESHIPS.
TO EXTEND THE OBLIGATION TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
AN ACT CONCERNING SELF-SERVICE DISPLAYS OF CIGARETTE PRODUCTS.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE DISTRICT COURT RESOURCE ASSESSMENT BOARD; TO CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM OF FULL-TIME DISTRICT COURT JUDGES THAT ARE EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; TO CONSOLIDATE CITY COURTS WITH DISTRICT COURTS.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT THE FINDINGS OF THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN AND TO PROTECT CHILD VICTIMS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT THROUGH NEW AND EXPANDED PROGRAMS.
TO IMPROVE THE ENFORCEMENT OF ADULT PROTECTION LAWS BY AMENDING THE ADULT MALTREATMENT CUSTODY ACT AND THE ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO IMPROVE THE ENFORCEMENT OF ADULT PROTECTION LAWS BY AMENDING THE ADULT MALTREATMENT CUSTODY ACT AND THE ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT ACT.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE FOR REVIEW OF SEX OFFENSES INVOLVING MINORS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ITS MEMBERS; AND TO DESCRIBE ITS MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE DISTRICT COURT RESOURCE ASSESSMENT BOARD; TO CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM OF FULL-TIME DISTRICT COURT JUDGES THAT ARE EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; TO CONSOLIDATE CITY COURTS WITH DISTRICT COURTS.
TO PROVIDE THAT NONVIOLENT FELONY SEX OFFENDERS AWAITING TRANSFER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION OR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION SHALL NOT BE TEMPORARILY RELEASED FROM THE CUSTODY OF A SHERIFF.
TO REQUIRE THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO CITIES AND COUNTIES IN THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL COURT SECURITY PLANS AND THE PROVISION OF COURT SECURITY FOR CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT COURTS.
Monday, February 12, 2007
TO INCREASE THE PENALTY CLASSIFICATION FOR AND TO CLARIFY THE OFFENSE OF TRANSPORTATION OF MINORS FOR PROHIBITED SEXUAL CONDUCT.
TO PERMIT CONCURRENT JURISDICTION OF EVICTION PROCEEDINGS IN DISTRICT COURT.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING BENEFICIARY DEEDS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECOVERY OR DISCLAIMER OF REIMBURSEMENT OF BENEFITS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
TO CLARIFY THAT A HABITUAL OFFENDER MAY BE SENTENCED TO PAY ANY FINE AUTHORIZED BY LAW.
AN ACT TO PROTECT ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR DISTURBING ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSES OF INTERFERENCE WITH EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION IN THE FIRST DEGREE AND INTERFERENCE WITH EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION IN THE SECOND DEGREE.
Thursday, February 8, 2007
TO PROVIDE AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES TO LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS PROVIDERS IN ACTIONS FOR CIVIL LIABILITY.
TO STANDARDIZE THE TIME PERIODS FOR FILING CLAIMS AGAINST AN ESTATE.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT ACT.
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 5-64-101(14) TO INCLUDE ALL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES IN THE DEFINITION OF CERTAIN DRUG PARAPHERNALIA OBJECTS.
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO ENHANCE THE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Monday, February 5, 2007
AN ACT TO INCLUDE "IMPAIRED PERSON" IN THE DEFINITION OF "INCAPACITATED PERSON" FOR GUARDIANSHIPS.
TO INCREASE THE PENALTY CLASSIFICATION FOR OBSTRUCTING GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO ENHANCE THE PENALTY FOR FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF NONFINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD; AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 5-37-227.
AN ACT TO ALLOW A CIRCUIT COURT TO EXTEND THE DURATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION.
AN ACT TO MAKE THE COMMON LAW DOCTRINE OF NECESSARIES GENDER NEUTRAL BETWEEN A HUSBAND AND A WIFE.
AN ACT TO REMOVE THE DUTY TO RETREAT PRIOR TO THE USE OF DEADLY PHYSICAL FORCE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Thursday, February 1, 2007
TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO USE IN DETERMINING THE PREDOMINANT AGGRESSOR IN CASES OF DOMESTIC ABUSE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ARREST.
TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF "IMMINENT DANGER TO HEALTH OR SAFETY" IN THE ADULT MALTREATMENT CUSTODY ACT.
AN ACT REGARDING THE RETENTION AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN COURT RECORDS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT THE ENHANCED PROSPECTIVE JUROR LIST BE USED IN THE SELECTION OF ALL PROSPECTIVE JURORS IN ALL CIRCUIT COURT DIVISIONS.
AN ACT TO REDUCE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF TIME THAT PETIT JURORS ARE REQUIRED TO SERVE.
AN ACT TO RECOGNIZE, HONOR, AND PROTECT ARKANSAS CITIZENS WHO ARE SUMMONED TO SERVE AS JURORS IN ARKANSAS STATE COURTS; TO INCREASE THE RATE OF JUROR COMPENSATION; AND TO REIMBURSE COUNTIES FOR THE COSTS OF JURIES.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE DISTRICT COURT RESOURCE ASSESSMENT BOARD; TO CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM OF FULL-TIME DISTRICT COURT JUDGES THAT ARE EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; TO CONSOLIDATE CITY COURTS WITH DISTRICT COURTS.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
TO REPEAL ARKANSAS CODE 5-73-121 CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF CARRYING A KNIFE AS A WEAPON.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF THE STATUS OF A COURT PROCEEDING RELATED TO A MALTREATMENT ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
TO PROVIDE THAT NONVIOLENT FELONY SEX OFFENDERS AWAITING TRANSFER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION OR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION SHALL NOT BE TEMPORARILY RELEASED FROM THE CUSTODY OF A SHERIFF.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE CERTIFICATION OF RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
CONCERNING SUBMISSION OF FUNDS OR REPORTS TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FUND.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOGNITION OF OUT-OF-STATE CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSES.
Monday, January 29, 2007
TO ESTABLISH A WAITING PERIOD OF SIX (6) YEARS FOR PERSONS SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT PAROLE FOR FILING A NEW APPLICATION FOR EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY AND TO ALLOW THE PAROLE BOARD TO WAIVE THE WAITING PERIOD.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE VISITATION RIGHTS TO STEP-GRANDPARENTS AND FORMER STEP-GRANDPARENTS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO ADOPT THE UNIFORM STATUTORY RULE AGAINST PERPETUITIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOGNITION OF OUT-OF-STATE CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSES.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
TO CLARIFY THE LAW ON CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGES OWED BY A NONBIOLOGICAL FATHER.
TO CLARIFY THAT CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION SHALL NOT BE DISSEMINATED FOR NONCRIMINAL JUSTICE PURPOSES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO REQUIRE A COPY OF CERTAIN ORDERS REGARDING COMMITMENT TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE ARKANSAS CRIME INFORMATION CENTER.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS TO BE KEPT BEHIND BLINDER RACKS.
Monday, January 22, 2007
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT AN AWARD OF CHILD CUSTODY OR VISITATION TO A SEX OFFENDER EXCEPT UNDER LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
TO REQUIRE THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO CITIES AND COUNTIES IN THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL COURT SECURITY PLANS AND THE PROVISION OF COURT SECURITY FOR CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT COURTS.
TO CLARIFY THE LOCATION OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF THE PHILLIPS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PENALTY CLASSIFICATION OF THE OFFENSES OF INDECENT EXPOSURE AND INTERNET STALKING OF A CHILD UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO ALLOW LEGAL HOLDERS OF A CURRENT ARKANSAS CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE STATUTE CONCERNING POSSESSION OF A LOADED CENTER-FIRE WEAPON IN CERTAIN AREAS.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
AN ACT TO REVISE THE BOUNDARIES FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY DISTRICT COURTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF METHAMPHETAMINE IN THE PRESENCE OF CERTAIN PERSONS.
Monday, January 8, 2007
TO EXPAND DRUG COURT PROGRAMS; TO CREATE A DIVISION OF DRUG COURT PROGRAMS WITHIN THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS; AND TO CREATE THE DRUG COURT ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR PROTECTING A CHILD WITNESS IN A SEX OFFENSE CASE FROM TRAUMATIC CROSS- EXAMINATION BY AN ATTORNEY PRO SE.
AN ACT TO REMOVE THE DUTY TO RETREAT PRIOR TO THE USE OF DEADLY PHYSICAL FORCE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.