JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
Sponsor
Status
Monday, April 26, 2021
Status
TO REDUCE THE SENTENCE CLASSIFICATIONS FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES FROM A FELONY TO A MISDEMEANOR.
Thursday, April 22, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO PAY OR FAILURE TO APPEAR; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A RESTRICTED DRIVER'S PERMIT ISSUED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
REQUIRING A PERSON IN THE CUSTODY OF A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY TO USE FUNDS FROM FEDERAL RELIEF OR STIMULUS PROGRAMS TO FIRST PAY OUTSTANDING FINES, FEES, COSTS, OR RESTITUTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ENCOURAGE THE COLLECTION OF ALL OUTSTANDING RESTITUTION, FINES, FEES, AND COURT COSTS OWED BY INCARCERATED PERSONS; TO CREATE A TASK FORCE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE AVAILABLE SENTENCES FOR CERTAIN SEX OFFENSES INVOLVING A CHILD.
TO AMEND 18-15-104(4) AND 18-15-1802(C)(2) AS AMENDED BY SB334 OF 2021; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN BY A STATE AGENCY.
TO CREATE THE FRESH START ACT OF 2021; AND TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH CRIMINAL RECORDS REENTER AND MOVE TO THE WORKFORCE AND STAY OUT OF PRISON.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN BY A STATE AGENCY; AND TO ADD NEW DEFINITIONS UNDER EMINENT DOMAIN.
Monday, April 19, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE WITHDRAWAL OF CONSENT TO ADOPTION.
CONCERNING VENOUS BLOOD DRAWS IN CONNECTION WITH A CRIMINAL OFFENSE; AND TO AMEND § 5-65-204.
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "PHYSICALLY HELPLESS" AS THAT TERM IS USED IN REGARD TO SEXUAL OFFENSES IN THE ARKANSAS CRIMINAL CODE.
CONCERNING PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH EXPENSES.
CONCERNING THE EXECUTION OF A JUDGMENT; AND TO REPEAL OBSOLETE LANGUAGE.
TO ESTABLISH SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING; AND TO ESTABLISH AN AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE.
CONCERNING RIOT OFFENSES AND PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION OFFENSES; CONCERNING OFFENSES COMMITTED AGAINST FIRST RESPONDERS; CONCERNING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY OFFENSES; AND CONCERNING PROCEDURES UPON ARREST.
TO REQUIRE A FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLICANT TO SUBMIT TO A BACKGROUND CHECK.
TO BE KNOWN AS THE "JUSTICE FOR VULNERABLE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE ACT".
Thursday, April 15, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POSTHUMOUSLY CONCEIVED CHILDREN AS IT RELATES TO INTESTATE SUCCESSION.
TO BE KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS SECOND AMENDMENT LIBERTIES SAFEGUARDS ACT"; TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND PUBLIC OFFICERS TO DISREGARD UNCONSTITUTIONAL OVERREACHES OF POWER; AND TO PROTECT THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF ARKANSANS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS CHILD ABUSE/RAPE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMISSION; CONCERNING NOTICE OF SEVERE MALTREATMENT REPORTS; AND CONCERNING CERTAIN ANNUAL REPORTS SUBMITTED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS.
TO AMEND THE STATUTORY FORECLOSURE ACT OF 1987.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
TO DEFINE "VEHICLE" AS AN EXTENSION OF A PERSON'S HOME; AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "JOURNEY" ACROSS ALL APPLICABLE LAWS.
CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF FINES ORDERED TO BE PAID BY A PERSON CONVICTED OF A FELONY.
TO ENACT THE UNIFORM FIDUCIARY INCOME AND PRINCIPAL ACT; AND TO REPEAL THE UNIFORM PRINCIPAL AND INCOME ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS CHILD ABUSE/RAPE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMISSION; CONCERNING NOTICE OF SEVERE MALTREATMENT REPORTS; AND CONCERNING CERTAIN ANNUAL REPORTS SUBMITTED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORDERS OF PROTECTION; AND CONCERNING COURSE OF CONTROL.
CONCERNING THE SEALING OF A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE OF DRIVING OR BOATING WHILE INTOXICATED.
Monday, April 12, 2021
CONCERNING THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES OF FENTANYL AND HEROIN.
TO BE KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS PHOENIX ACT OF 2021"; CONCERNING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES; AND CONCERNING THE TRAINING GIVEN TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FOR SITUATIONS IN WHICH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS SUSPECTED.
CONCERNING INSURANCE PROCEEDS OF LIFE, HEALTH, ACCIDENT, AND DISABILITY POLICIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE "QUINCY'S LAW"; AND TO PROVIDE FOR CONSIDERATION OF A DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS IN AN INVESTIGATION INVOLVING ABUSE UNDER THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
CONCERNING THE TAKING OF FINGERPRINTS, A DNA SAMPLE, AND PHOTOGRAPH FOR A PERSON ARRESTED FOR A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR.
TO REQUIRE A FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLICANT TO SUBMIT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.
TO BE KNOWN AS THE "JUSTICE FOR VULNERABLE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE ACT".
TO AMEND THE STATUTORY FORECLOSURE ACT OF 1987.
TO AMEND ACTS 2021, NO. 558, TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO REMAIN AT THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT THAT RESULTS IN DEATH OR PHYSICAL INJURY.
Thursday, April 8, 2021
CONCERNING THE USE OF AUDIO MEDIA, VISUAL MEDIA, AND AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, DISPATCH CENTERS, PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINTS, JAILS, AND DETENTION CENTERS.
CONCERNING THE SENTENCING OF A PERSON WHO COMMITTED AN OFFENSE BEFORE HE OR SHE TURNED TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE.
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OR STORAGE OF A PERSON'S FIREARM WHEN A PERSON LEAVES HIS OR HER FIREARM INSIDE OF HIS OR HER CAR IN HIS OR HER EMPLOYER'S PARKING LOT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RIGHT OF A JUVENILE TO REMAIN IN FOSTER CARE AFTER REACHING THE AGE OF MAJORITY.
CONCERNING THE COMMENCEMENT OF A PROSECUTION AND CONCERNING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSES OF DOMESTIC BATTERING IN THE SECOND DEGREE AND DOMESTIC BATTERING IN THE THIRD DEGREE.
CONCERNING THE PENALTIES FOR THE OFFENSE OF STALKING.
TEMPORARILY EXTENDING THE STATUTES OF LIMITATION FOR ALL CIVIL ACTIONS DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19) PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
TO AMEND THE PROFESSIONAL BAIL BOND COMPANY AND PROFESSIONAL BAIL BONDSMAN LICENSING BOARD.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT PETITIONS, HEARINGS, AND THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AS IT RELATES TO A PUTATIVE PARENT UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD IN CERTAIN HEARINGS HELD UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PARENT" UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RIGHT TO COUNSEL UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989; AND CONCERNING A PUTATIVE PARENT'S RIGHT TO COUNSEL UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989.
TO PROVIDE FOR VOLUNTARY POST-ADOPTION CONTACT AGREEMENTS.
TO ENCOURAGE THE COLLECTION OF ALL OUTSTANDING RESTITUTION, FINES, FEES, AND COURT COSTS OWED BY INCARCERATED PERSONS; TO CREATE A TASK FORCE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS COURT SECURITY ACT; TO ADDRESS COURTS THAT LACK PROPER SECURITY; TO CREATE THE COURT SECURITY FEE.
Monday, April 5, 2021
CONCERNING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE ON BAIL FOR PERSONS ARRESTED FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING-RELATED OFFENSES.
TO COMBAT SEX TRAFFICKING OF MINORS; AND TO PROTECT THE CHILDREN OF ARKANSAS FROM SEXUAL PREDATORS AND PEDOPHILES.
CONCERNING THE VIOLATION OF A NO CONTACT ORDER ISSUED BY A COURT IN RELATION TO CERTAIN OFFENSES, INCLUDING SEX TRAFFICKING-RELATED AND TERRORISTIC THREATENING OFFENSES.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS TRUST CODE CONCERNING CREDITOR CLAIMS AGAINST PROPERTY HELD IN SPENDTHRIFT AND DISCRETIONARY TRUSTS.
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "PERSON" IN THE ARKANSAS CRIMINAL CODE.
TO BE KNOWN AS THE "SAFE TRAILS ACT"; TO PRESERVE, PROMOTE, AND SUSTAIN AN EXCELLENT QUALITY OF LIFE.
TO AMEND § 5-73-122; AND CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "FACILITY" AS IT IS USED IN REGARD TO THE POSSESSION OF A FIREARM.
TO AMEND THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1997; AND TO ADD TO THE LIST OF SEX OFFENDERS OR PERSONS CHARGED WITH A SEX OFFENSE SUBJECT TO ELECTRONIC MONITORING.
Thursday, April 1, 2021
DELAYING RELEASE FROM PRISON FOR CERTAIN OFFENDERS UNTIL THE OFFENDER HAS SERVED AT LEAST EIGHTY PERCENT (80%) OF HIS OR HER SENTENCE; CREATING PENALTIES FOR FALSE REPORTING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT; AND CREATING A REGISTRY.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A TRUST; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A POWER OF ATTORNEY AS IT RELATES TO THE CREATION AND VALIDITY OF A TRUST.
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Monday, March 29, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION.
CONCERNING THE SENTENCING PROCEDURE DURING A CAPITAL MURDER TRIAL IN THE EVENT OF ERROR OCCURRING DURING THE SENTENCING PHASE OF THE TRIAL.
CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS THAT NEED TO BE MET BEFORE A SEX OFFENDER CAN HAVE HIS OR HER OBLIGATION TO REGISTER TERMINATED.
TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL PERMANENT DISQUALIFYING OFFENSE ON CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS CHILD ABUSE/RAPE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMISSION; CONCERNING NOTICE OF SEVERE MALTREATMENT REPORTS; AND CONCERNING CERTAIN ANNUAL REPORTS SUBMITTED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS.
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REMOVAL OF AN OFFENDER'S NAME FROM THE CHILD MALTREATMENT CENTRAL REGISTRY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN FEES, EXPENSES, AND OTHER COSTS IMPOSED ON A JUVENILE OR THE PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR CUSTODIAN OF A JUVENILE.
Monday, March 22, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PENALTY FOR A DRIVER WHO FAILS TO REMAIN AT THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT THAT RESULTS IN DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSES OF VOYEURISM AND VIDEO VOYEURISM.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF AGGRAVATED ASSAULT UPON A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR AN EMPLOYEE OF A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSES OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE SECOND DEGREE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE THIRD DEGREE WHEN COMMITTED BY A MINOR.
CONCERNING DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION, OR VANDALISM TO BUILDINGS AND OBJECTS ON THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS, ON THE CAPITOL MALL, AND AT THE GOVERNOR'S MANSION,
TO ALLOW A PARENT TO APPOINT A TEMPORARY GUARDIAN FOR HIS OR HER MINOR CHILD IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OF THE PARENT.
CONCERNING THE MODIFICATION OF A CHILD CUSTODY OR VISITATION ORDER.
CONCERNING THE SENTENCING OF A PERSON WHO COMMITTED AN OFFENSE BEFORE HE OR SHE TURNED TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE.
CONCERNING THE RETURN OF STOLEN PROPERTY IN THE POSSESSION OF A PAWNBROKER TO THE RIGHTFUL OWNER.
Thursday, March 18, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RIGHTS OF INCAPACITATED PERSONS; CONCERNING TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIPS, INCAPACITY HEARINGS, AND INCAPACITY DETERMINATIONS; AND TO REPEAL THE LAW CONCERNING THE RIGHTS OF RELATIVES.
TO MAKE AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1993.
ELIMINATING THE COURT AUTOMATION FEE REQUIRED TO BE PAID WHEN A PERSON IS PAYING HIS OR HER COURT FINES ON AN INSTALLMENT BASIS.
CONCERNING THE COMPREHENSIVE CRIMINAL RECORD SEALING ACT OF 2013; AND CONCERNING SEALING A FELONY CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE CONVICTION.
PROHIBITING PAROLE FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF THE OFFENSE OF POSSESSION OF A FIREARM BY CERTAIN PERSONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
CONCERNING RETIRED DISTRICT COURT JUDGES; AND CONCERNING APPOINTED SPECIAL JUDGES.
CONCERNING THE SCHEDULING OF A SCHEDULE VI CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DELETION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE FROM SCHEDULE VI.
CONCERNING THE POSSESSION AND USE OF PEPPER SPRAY OR TEAR GAS.
CONCERNING A SEX OFFENDER'S ABILITY TO RESIDE WITH A MINOR.
TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO CERTAIN PERSONS WHEN A SEX OFFENDER IS ON THE PREMISES OF A CHILDCARE FACILITY; AND CONCERNING THE PRESENCE OF A SEX OFFENDER ON THE PREMISES OF A CHILDCARE FACILITY.
CONCERNING THE SENTENCING OF A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CHARGED AND IS BEING SENTENCED AS AN ADULT FOR AN OFFENSE HE OR SHE COMMITTED AS A MINOR.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REMOVAL OF AN OFFENDER'S NAME FROM THE CHILD MALTREATMENT CENTRAL REGISTRY.
TO BE KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE REFORM ACT OF 2021".
PROHIBITING THE DENIAL OF MEDICAL CARE TO A PERSON IN CUSTODY; TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL AND CRIMINAL ACTIONS FOR DENYING MEDICAL CARE TO A PERSON IN CUSTODY; AND TO REQUIRE TRAINING.
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OR STORAGE OF A PERSON'S FIREARM WHEN A PERSON LEAVES HIS OR HER FIREARM INSIDE OF HIS OR HER CAR IN HIS OR HER EMPLOYER'S PARKING LOT.
EXPANDING THE PERMITTED USE OF A CERTIFIED FACILITY DOG FOR VULNERABLE WITNESSES.
REQUIRING A PERSON IN THE CUSTODY OF A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY TO USE FUNDS FROM FEDERAL RELIEF OR STIMULUS PROGRAMS TO FIRST PAY OUTSTANDING FINES, FEES, COSTS, OR RESTITUTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING OFFENSES COMMITTED AGAINST CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSES OF FERTILITY TREATMENT ABUSE AND FERTILITY TREATMENT FRAUD; AND TO CREATE THE CIVIL ACTION OF CIVIL FERTILITY FRAUD.
CONCERNING THE USE OF AUDIO MEDIA, VISUAL MEDIA, AND AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, DISPATCH CENTERS, PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINTS, JAILS, AND DETENTION CENTERS.
Monday, March 15, 2021
TO ADOPT THE UNIFORM CIVIL REMEDIES FOR UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF INTIMATE IMAGES ACT.
CONCERNING HABITUAL OFFENDERS; AND REQUIRING A PERSON CONVICTED AS A HABITUAL OFFENDER TO SERVE A PERIOD OF TIME IN PRISON.
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "TARGET GROUP" AS IT APPLIES TO COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
CONCERNING THE SALARIES OF DISTRICT COURT JUDGES AND PERSONNEL FOR CERTAIN DISTRICT COURTS; AND TO REPEAL OBSOLETE LANGUAGE.
CONCERNING VICTIM IMPACT PANEL ATTENDANCE REQUIRED FOR PERSONS WHO COMMIT ALCOHOL-RELATED OFFENSES.
CONCERNING BUSINESS LIABILITY FOR A PERSON EXPOSED TO CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19); AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING SOLITARY CONFINEMENT OR RESTRICTIVE HOUSING FOR PREGNANT OR RECENTLY PREGNANT INMATES OR DETAINEES IN THE DIVISION OF CORRECTION, IN A LOCAL OR REGIONAL DETENTION FACILITY, OR IN A JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BENEFICIARY DEEDS; AND TO PROHIBIT THE RECOVERY OF BENEFITS AGAINST AN INTEREST ACQUIRED FROM A DECEASED RECIPIENT BY A GRANTEE OF A BENEFICIARY DEED IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO PAY OR FAILURE TO APPEAR; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A RESTRICTED DRIVER'S PERMIT ISSUED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
CONCERNING THE USE OF AUDIO MEDIA, VISUAL MEDIA, AND AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, DISPATCH CENTERS, PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINTS, JAILS, AND DETENTION CENTERS.
PROHIBITING PAROLE FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF THE OFFENSE OF POSSESSION OF A FIREARM BY CERTAIN PERSONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, March 11, 2021
CONCERNING THE RETURN OF STOLEN PROPERTY IN THE POSSESSION OF A PAWNBROKER TO THE RIGHTFUL OWNER.
CONCERNING ATTORNEY AD LITEM PROGRAMS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING GUARDIANS AD LITEM AND ATTORNEYS AD LITEM.
REQUIRING THE STATE TO OFFER A VICTIM OF SEXUAL ASSAULT THE CHOICE TO REQUIRE THE PERSON ACCUSED OF COMMITTING A SEXUAL ASSAULT ON THE VICTIM TO TAKE AN HIV TEST.
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
CONCERNING THE APPLICATION OF THE OFFENSE OF POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA IN REGARDS TO THE HABITUAL OFFENDER SENTENCE ENHANCEMENT; AND CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA.
TO AMEND THE OFFENSES OF BATTERY IN THE SECOND DEGREE AND DOMESTIC BATTERING IN THE SECOND DEGREE.
CONCERNING THE GARLAND COUNTY DISTRICT COURT; AND TO REPEAL OBSOLETE STATUTORY LANGUAGE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONSENT TO ADOPTION AND RELINQUISHMENT OF PARENTAL RIGHTS DURING THE ADOPTION PROCESS; AND CONCERNING THE REPORT OF EXPENDITURES RELATED TO AN ADOPTION.
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING THE WITHDRAWAL OF CONSENT TO ADOPT BY A MINOR.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS IN-LIFE PHOTOGRAPH ACT; AND PERMITTING THE IN-LIFE PHOTOGRAPH OF A CRIME VICTIM TO BE DISPLAYED AT THE TRIAL OF A PERSON ACCUSED OF COMMITTING THE HOMICIDE.
CONCERNING OFFENSES COMMITTED AGAINST CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO PAY OR FAILURE TO APPEAR; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A RESTRICTED DRIVER'S PERMIT ISSUED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
CONCERNING THE SUPERVISION FEE FOR PROBATION AND PAROLE.
CONCERNING THE USE OF AUDIO MEDIA, VISUAL MEDIA, AND AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, DISPATCH CENTERS, PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINTS, JAILS, AND DETENTION CENTERS.
Monday, March 8, 2021
TO CREATE "CARMACK'S LAW"; AND CONCERNING THE ABILITY OF A DISTRIBUTEE OF A SMALL ESTATE TO MAKE BANK DEPOSITS ON BEHALF OF A DECEASED PERSON'S ESTATE.
CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE.
CONCERNING QUALIFIED IMMUNITY; AND TO AMEND § 21-9-301.
Thursday, March 4, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EVICTION PROCEEDINGS; TO ALLOW THE COURT TO SEAL CERTAIN COURT RECORDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY BY POWER OF ATTORNEY.
TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSES OF FERTILITY TREATMENT ABUSE AND FERTILITY TREATMENT FRAUD; AND TO CREATE THE CIVIL ACTION OF CIVIL FERTILITY FRAUD.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
CONCERNING THE UNLAWFUL USE OF A PERSON'S BOOKING PHOTOGRAPH ON A PUBLISH-FOR-PAY WEBSITE.
TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE CRIMINAL RECORD SEALING ACT OF 2013.
CONCERNING INDIGENT PERSONS AND THE USE OF A PUBLIC DEFENDER.
CONCERNING PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN A CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT MEMBER AND AN EMERGENCY RESPONDER.
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "SEXUAL CONTACT" AS IT PERTAINS TO CERTAIN SEXUAL OFFENSES.
PROHIBITING PAROLE FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF THE OFFENSE OF POSSESSION OF A FIREARM BY CERTAIN PERSONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN FEES, EXPENSES, AND OTHER COSTS IMPOSED ON A JUVENILE OR THE PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR CUSTODIAN OF A JUVENILE.
TO CREATE THE GENDER INTEGRITY REINFORCEMENT LEGISLATION FOR SPORTS (GIRLS) ACT; AND TO CREATE A LEGAL CAUSE OF ACTION FOR A VIOLATION OF THE GENDER INTEGRITY REINFORCEMENT LEGISLATION FOR SPORTS (GIRLS) ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION UNDER THE CHILD WELFARE AGENCY LICENSING ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN DISCLOSURES OF INFORMATION PERMITTED UNDER THE CHILD WELFARE AGENCY LICENSING ACT; AND CONCERNING FOSTER YOUTH TRANSITIONS.
Monday, March 1, 2021
CONCERNING VOLUNTARY PRESUMPTIVE SENTENCING STANDARDS OF A PERSON'S CRIMINAL HISTORY SCORE.
TO INCREASE THE LOOKBACK PERIOD FOR PRIOR CONVICTIONS OF BOATING OR DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SENTENCE ENHANCEMENT.
PROHIBITING A PERSON REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER FROM ENTERING CERTAIN LOCATIONS DESIGNED FOR PUBLIC AQUATIC ACTIVITIES.
PERMITTING A PERSON CONVICTED OF AN ANTITRUST VIOLATION OR OTHER UNLAWFUL BUSINESS PRACTICE TO LAWFULLY POSSESS A FIREARM UNDER STATE LAW.
PERMITTING A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSEE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN A MUNICIPALLY OWNED OR MAINTAINED PARK.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INDIVIDUALS LISTED AS MANDATED REPORTERS UNDER THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
REQUIRING THE STATE TO OFFER A VICTIM OF SEXUAL ASSAULT THE CHOICE TO REQUIRE THE PERSON ACCUSED OF COMMITTING A SEXUAL ASSAULT ON THE VICTIM TO TAKE AN HIV TEST.
Thursday, February 25, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INDIVIDUALS LISTED AS MANDATED REPORTERS UNDER THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
PROHIBITING THE DENIAL OF MEDICAL CARE TO A PERSON IN CUSTODY; TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL AND CRIMINAL ACTIONS FOR DENYING MEDICAL CARE TO A PERSON IN CUSTODY; AND TO REQUIRE TRAINING.
CONCERNING THE USE OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENA BY THE DIVISION OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE IN AN INVESTIGATION CONCERNING AN INTERNET CRIME AGAINST A MINOR.
TO PROHIBIT THE UNLAWFUL DOXXING OF A MINOR ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
Monday, February 22, 2021
CONCERNING THE USE OF AUDIO MEDIA, VISUAL MEDIA, AND AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, DISPATCH CENTERS, PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINTS, JAILS, AND DETENTION CENTERS.
TO ENCOURAGE THE COLLECTION OF ALL OUTSTANDING RESTITUTION, FINES, FEES, AND COURT COSTS OWED BY INCARCERATED PERSONS; TO CREATE A TASK FORCE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE THEFT OF A POSTAL PACKAGE DELIVERED TO A PERSON'S RESIDENCE AND LEFT WITHIN THE CURTILAGE OF THE RESIDENCE; TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN BY A LOCAL GOVERNMENT; AND TO ADD NEW DEFINITIONS UNDER EMINENT DOMAIN.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN BY A STATE AGENCY; AND TO ADD NEW DEFINITIONS UNDER EMINENT DOMAIN.
CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS COURT SECURITY ACT; TO ADDRESS COURTS THAT LACK PROPER SECURITY; TO CREATE THE COURT SECURITY FEE.
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
CONCERNING PROBATION AND PAROLE; AND CONCERNING TECHNICAL VIOLATIONS AND LENGTH OF SANCTIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN DISCLOSURES OF INFORMATION PERMITTED UNDER THE CHILD WELFARE AGENCY LICENSING ACT; AND CONCERNING FOSTER YOUTH TRANSITIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION UNDER THE CHILD WELFARE AGENCY LICENSING ACT.
REQUIRING THE STATE TO OFFER A VICTIM OF SEXUAL ASSAULT THE CHOICE TO REQUIRE THE PERSON ACCUSED OF COMMITTING A SEXUAL ASSAULT ON THE VICTIM TO TAKE AN HIV TEST.
CONCERNING THE PENALTIES FOR THE OFFENSE OF FLEEING IN A VEHICLE OR CONVEYANCE.
PERMITTING A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSEE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN A MUNICIPALLY OWNED OR MAINTAINED PARK.
Monday, February 8, 2021
PROHIBITING PAROLE FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF THE OFFENSE OF POSSESSION OF A FIREARM BY CERTAIN PERSONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING FIREARM POSSESSION FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF A FEDERAL NONVIOLENT FELONY OFFENSE.
EXCUSING MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM PARTICIPATING ON A JURY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO PERMIT CERTAIN OLDER ARKANSANS TO DECLINE JURY SERVICE.
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
CONCERNING THE DRAWING OF A PERSON'S BLOOD WHEN A PERSON WAS OPERATING OR IN ACTUAL PHYSICAL CONTROL OF A MOTORBOAT OR MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED.
CONCERNING THE USE OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENA BY THE DIVISION OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE IN AN INVESTIGATION CONCERNING AN INTERNET CRIME AGAINST A MINOR.
TO ESTABLISH RECOVERY OF DAMAGES FOR NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE, TREATMENT, OR SERVICES RENDERED.
Monday, February 1, 2021
TO PERMIT A JUROR TO DONATE HIS OR HER PER DIEM COMPENSATION AND MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT TO AN ELIGIBLE NONPROFIT ENTITY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INDIVIDUALS LISTED AS MANDATED REPORTERS UNDER THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
CONCERNING THE SUPERVISION FEE FOR PROBATION AND PAROLE.
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
CONCERNING THE POSITIONS AND SALARIES OF SUPREME COURT LAW CLERKS AND COURT OF APPEALS LAW CLERKS.
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
CONCERNING NONCRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUESTS SUBMITTED TO THE DIVISION OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE.
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE" IN REGARDS TO THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL USE OF AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM.
TO CREATE A STUDY OF THE BEST PRACTICES FOR REDUCING THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.
Monday, January 25, 2021
TO REFORM THE CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE PROCESS; CONCERNING PROPERTY USED IN THE COMMISSION OF AN OFFENSE THAT IS SEIZED AND FORFEITED AS A RESULT OF A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION.
TO REMOVE A DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION AS AN AVAILABLE PENALTY FOR OFFENSES NOT RELATED TO DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE.
TO REQUIRE THE STUDY OF DISPARITIES IN THE TREATMENT OF MOTHERS AND FATHERS IN CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION CASES; AND TO REQUIRE A STUDY ON THE IMPACT THAT FALSE REPORTS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT HAVE ON THE PARTIES TO THE CASE.
TO PERMIT A JUROR TO DONATE HIS OR HER PER DIEM COMPENSATION AND MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT TO AN ELIGIBLE NONPROFIT ENTITY.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
CONCERNING UNLAWFUL IMPAIRMENT OF OR DISRUPTION TO THE OPERATION OF A VITAL PUBLIC FACILITY OR TO ESSENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
CONCERNING THE JUDICIAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSFER OF AN INMATE TO THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
CONCERNING THE FIRST AND SECOND DISTRICTS OF THE STATE DISTRICT COURT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE INTRASTATE TRANSFER OF A SPECIALTY COURT PROGRAM PARTICIPANT TO ANOTHER SPECIALTY COURT PROGRAM; TO CREATE A VETERANS TREATMENT SPECIALTY COURT PROGRAM; AND TO CREATE A DWI/BWI SPECIALTY COURT PROGRAM.
CONCERNING THE REGISTRATION OF AN OUT-OF-STATE SEX OFFENDER.
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE" IN REGARDS TO THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL USE OF AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM.
TO PROHIBIT THE UNLAWFUL DOXXING OF A MINOR ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
TO PROVIDE FOR POST-ADOPTION CONTACT AGREEMENTS.
TO ALLOW CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS TO ATTEND HEARINGS CONCERNING MATTERS HEARD UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
TO MAKE RAPE OF A CHILD BY FORCIBLE COMPULSION A CAPITAL OFFENSE.
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
TO PERMIT A JUROR TO DONATE HIS OR HER PER DIEM COMPENSATION AND MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT TO AN ELIGIBLE NONPROFIT ENTITY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC GUARDIAN FOR ADULTS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN FOR ADULTS.
Monday, January 11, 2021
TO CLARIFY THE CRIMINAL OFFENSES THAT WOULD CAUSE THE DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF THE LICENSURE OF A MASSAGE THERAPIST.
TO MAKE TRAFFICKING FENTANYL A CAPITAL OFFENSE; CONCERNING CAPITAL OFFENSES; AND CONCERNING FENTANYL OFFENSES.
TO MAKE RAPE OF A CHILD BY FORCIBLE COMPULSION A CAPITAL OFFENSE.
CONCERNING THE DEFENSE OF A PERSON WITH THE USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE OR DEADLY PHYSICAL FORCE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION.
CREATING A SENTENCE ENHANCEMENT FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES COMMITTED AGAINST A PERSON DUE TO THE PERSON'S ATTRIBUTES; AND TO REQUIRE AN ANNUAL REPORT CONCERNING THE COMMISSION OF HATE CRIMES IN ARKANSAS.
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