PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
Sponsor
Status
Monday, March 30, 2015
Status
TO ENHANCE THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM ACT; AND TO CREATE THE COMBATING PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE ACT.
TO ESTABLISH THE DRUG SCREENING AND TESTING ACT OF 2015.
TO PERMIT A DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATOR TO DETERMINE A REPORT OF CHILD ABUSE HAS NO MERIT.
Friday, March 27, 2015
TO ENHANCE THE EMERGENCY SERVICES OF FIRST RESPONDERS; TO CREATE THE NALOXONE ACCESS ACT; AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FOR PRESCRIBING, DISPENSING, AND ADMINISTERING NALOXONE AND OTHER OPIOID ANTAGONISTS.
TO IMPROVE THE LEVEL OF INSURANCE FOR HEALTH CARE IN ARKANSAS; AND TO REQUIRE THAT HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION REGARDING THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM BE PROVIDED TO ENROLLEES OF THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM.
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE LAW REGARDING LICENSURE OF SOCIAL WORKERS.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
TO REGULATE EMBALMING, CREMATING, FUNERAL DIRECTING, TRANSPORTING HUMAN REMAINS, THE OPERATION OF FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENTS, CREMATORIUMS, TRANSPORT SERVICES, AND THE STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
CONCERNING A STATEWIDE ACCOUNTING OF ALL UNSUBMITTED RAPE KITS.
TO REQUIRE A HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN TO DISCLOSE CERTAIN DRUG FORMULARY INFORMATION.
TO PERMIT PAID MATERNITY LEAVE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
TO REPEAL AND REPLACE THE WOMAN'S RIGHT TO KNOW ACT OF 2001; AND TO PROVIDE FOR VOLUNTARY AND INFORMED CONSENT FOR AN ABORTION.
TO CLARIFY THE EFFECT OF ACT 1333 OF 2013 ON DISPOSAL FEES, FUNDS, AND REPORTS REGARDING APPROVED COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT RECYCLING PROGRAMS.
TO REQUIRE A STUDENT ENTERING INTO A MEDICAL PROFESSION EDUCATION PROGRAM TO UNDERGO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS AND BEFORE LICENSURE.
TO CREATE THE CHILD DEATH AND NEAR FATALITY MULTIDISCIPLINARY REVIEW COMMITTEE.
TO AMEND THE PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY OF AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE; AND TO CREATE AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE SUBCOMMITTEE IN THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF NURSING.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
TO MAKE A RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR PERSONAL CARE SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
Monday, March 23, 2015
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS GRADUATE REGISTERED PHYSICIAN ACT.
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE LAW REGARDING MASSAGE THERAPISTS.
TO ALLOW A NONPROFIT HOSPITAL TO OPERATE A DENTAL CLINIC.
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE LAW REGARDING HEARING INSTRUMENT DISPENSERS.
TO PROTECT THE IDENTITY AND CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILDREN; AND TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION TO FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.
TO DETERMINE A TIME FRAME FOR A PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE TO OPT IN OR OPT OUT OF MEMBERSHIP IN A LABOR ORGANIZATION.
TO ESTABLISH THE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT ENHANCEMENT ACT; AND TO REPEAL THE PARENTAL NOTIFICATION PROVISIONS.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE REPARATION OF LANDFILLS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO USE LANDFILL CLOSURE FUNDS FOR THE CLOSURE OF WASTE TIRE FACILITIES
TO ALLOW EMPLOYER REFERENCES TO BE DELIVERED IN VARIOUS MEDIA; AND TO CLARIFY THE TIMELINESS OF AN EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CONSENT FORM FOR AN EMPLOYEE WHO REMAINS WITH AN EMPLOYER FOR LESS THAN SIX MONTHS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM.
TO EXEMPT THE BOWEN THERAPY OR BOWEN TECHNIQUE FROM LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY.
TO IMPLEMENT THE FINDINGS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S TASK FORCE ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
TO REGULATE PEDIATRIC DENTAL BENEFITS; AND TO CLARIFY REASONABLE ASSURANCE FOR OFF-EXCHANGE PEDIATRIC DENTAL-ESSENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING UNLAWFUL ABORTIONS; TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING THE PROCEDURE OF DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF A HEALTH FACILITIES SERVICE LICENSE; AND TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING ABORTION CLINICS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REPORTS AND INVESTIGATIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS GRADUATE REGISTERED PHYSICIAN ACT.
TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL RATE INCREASES FOR PRIVATE INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WITH FIFTEEN (15) BEDS OR FEWER.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING COSMETOLOGISTS, MANICURISTS, AND AESTHETICIANS.
TO AMEND THE ACCESS TO CARE ACT, § 20-77-129; AND TO LOWER THE COST OF CARE AND INCREASE ACCESS TO CARE FOR MEDICAID PATIENTS.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO EXPAND THE CAPACITY OF THE ARKANSAS AUTISM PARTNERSHIP.
TO IMPROVE THE INSURANCE PANEL PARTICIPATION PROCESS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS.
TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND REDUCE HEALTHCARE COSTS; TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF TELEMEDICINE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAWS RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF OPHTHALMIC DISPENSERS.
Monday, March 16, 2015
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "DEPENDENT JUVENILE" IN THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE.
TO AUTHORIZE PHYSICIAN DISTRIBUTION OF ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION INFORMATION WHEN AN UNBORN FETUS IS DIAGNOSED WITH A FATAL FETAL CONDITION AND AT THE TIME OF DEATH OF A CHILD PREVIOUSLY DIAGNOSED WITH A FATAL FETAL CONDITION.
TO AMEND THE EXEMPTION OF A STUDENT, INTERN, OR RESIDENT PRACTICING MEDICINE IN AN OSTEOPATHIC RESIDENCY FROM LICENSURE UNDER THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL PRACTICES ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE AGREEMENT STRUCTURE OF A PHYSICIAN AND AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE.
TO LIMIT SMOKING IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES; AND TO ADD THE DEFINITION OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY TO THE ARKANSAS CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT OF 2006.
TO REQUIRE AN EMPLOYEE OF A NONPROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION TO REPORT CHILD MALTREATMENT.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO EXPAND THE CAPACITY OF THE ARKANSAS AUTISM PARTNERSHIP.
TO ALLOW THE AWARD OF FLAGS UPON THE DEATH OF AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES LICENSEE.
TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO WAIVE LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATORS OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES; AND TO AUTHORIZE WITHDRAWAL OF THE WAIVERS FOR JUST CAUSE.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING APPLICATIONS, GRANTS AND GRANT FUNDS FOR THE WASTE TIRE PROGRAM.
TO AMEND CERTAIN SALES LIMITATIONS OF EPHEDRINE AND OTHER NONPRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LAY CAREGIVER ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REPORTS AND INVESTIGATIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
TO ESTABLISH THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY IN USE OF PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT.
TO ENSURE THE PROVISION OF INDIVIDUALIZED CARE IN THE PROGRAM FOR INDIGENT MEDICAL CARE.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
TO ALLOW PATIENTS TO RECEIVE THEIR MEDICAL RECORDS IN EITHER PAPER OR DIGITAL FORMATS; AND TO ESTABLISH A FEE FOR DIGITAL MEDICAL RECORDS.
TO EXPAND PUBLIC ACCESS TO AUTO-INJECTABLE EPINEPHRINE; AND TO EXPAND IMMUNITY TO INCLUDE AN AUTHORIZED ENTITY THAT PROVIDES PRESCRIBED AUTO-INJECTABLE EPINEPHRINE.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND REDUCE HEALTHCARE COSTS; TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF TELEMEDICINE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, March 9, 2015
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LAY CAREGIVER ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE UNDER THE COSMETOLOGY TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING UNLAWFUL ABORTIONS; TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING THE PROCEDURE OF DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF A HEALTH FACILITIES SERVICE LICENSE; AND TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING ABORTION CLINICS.
TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL RATE INCREASES FOR PRIVATE INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WITH FIFTEEN (15) BEDS OR FEWER.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REPORTS AND INVESTIGATIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT.
TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN DISCLOSURE OF NONCONFIDENTIAL HOSPITAL DATA AND RECORDS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING COSMETOLOGISTS, MANICURISTS, AND AESTHETICIANS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AN INVESTIGATION OF CHILD MALTREATMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO AMEND THE ACCESS TO CARE ACT, § 20-77-129; AND TO LOWER THE COST OF CARE AND INCREASE ACCESS TO CARE FOR MEDICAID PATIENTS.
CONCERNING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS TO CHILDREN OF ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, OR BOTH.
TO IMPLEMENT THE FINDINGS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S TASK FORCE ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
TO MAKE A RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR PERSONAL CARE SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
TO REMOVE THE MORATORIUM ON RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL CARE FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS.
TO AMEND THE MAXIMUM BENEFIT PERIOD AND WEEKLY BENEFIT AMOUNT UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING NONMUNICIPAL DOMESTIC SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS; AND TO REPEAL THE FINANCIAL ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR NONMUNICIPAL DOMESTIC SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS.
TO INCLUDE THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS PROVIDER AND OTHER FACILITIES IN THE PERMIT PROCESS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY.
TO ENHANCE THE UTILIZATION OF THE IMMUNIZATION REGISTRY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN FEES UNDER THE ARKANSAS HAZMAT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT.
TO CHANGE THE TITLE OF "ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER" FOR THE ARKANSAS POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY COMMISSION TO "ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE".
TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE STATE KIDNEY DISEASE COMMISSION.
CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND QUALIFICATIONS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SERVICES.
TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE LAW REGARDING THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS STROKE CENTER DESIGNATION ACT.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO EXPAND THE CAPACITY OF THE ARKANSAS AUTISM PARTNERSHIP.
TO LIMIT THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ISSUE OR ADOPT RULES CONCERNING TRANSPORTATION OF MEDICAL WASTE THAT ARE MORE STRINGENT OR LIMITING THAN FEDERAL LAW.
TO IMPROVE THE LEVEL OF INSURANCE FOR HEALTH CARE IN ARKANSAS; AND TO REQUIRE THAT HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION REGARDING THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM BE PROVIDED TO ENROLLEES OF THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM.
TO IMPROVE THE INSURANCE PANEL PARTICIPATION PROCESS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS.
TO REGULATE PEDIATRIC DENTAL BENEFITS; AND TO CLARIFY REASONABLE ASSURANCE FOR OFF-EXCHANGE PEDIATRIC DENTAL-ESSENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS.
TO INCREASE HEALTHCARE TRANSPARENCY IN ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYMENT" UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
TO PROHIBIT ADVERTISEMENT OF THE RESULTS OF A SURVEY, INSPECTION, OR INVESTIGATION OF A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY.
TO ENHANCE THE EMERGENCY SERVICES OF FIRST RESPONDERS; TO CREATE THE NALOXONE ACCESS ACT; AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FOR PRESCRIBING, DISPENSING, AND ADMINISTERING NALOXONE AND OTHER OPIOID ANTAGONISTS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING CHILD SAFETY CENTERS.
TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND REDUCE HEALTHCARE COSTS; TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF TELEMEDICINE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO EXEMPT SERVICES PROVIDED BY CERTAIN LEGALLY ADMITTED ALIENS FROM THE DEFINITION OF EMPLOYMENT UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
TO LIMIT FINANCIAL PENALTIES ON PHYSICIANS IN ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT SYSTEMS.
TO ENHANCE THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM ACT; AND TO CREATE THE COMBATING PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE ACT.
Thursday, March 5, 2015
TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTERS IN ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CODE TO COMPLY WITH THE ARKANSAS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S STATE TASK FORCE ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO TRANSFER ELIGIBILITY FOR PAYMENT FOR CORRECTIVE ACTIONS REGARDING PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS WHEN NO OWNER IS KNOWN.
TO ESTABLISH THE ABORTION-INDUCING DRUGS SAFETY ACT.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS GRADUATE REGISTERED PHYSICIAN ACT.
TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF MEDICAL SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO DETERMINE THAT A MEDICAID PROVIDER IS OUT OF BUSINESS AND THAT A MEDICAID OVERPAYMENT CANNOT BE COLLECTED.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID FALSE CLAIMS ACT OF 2015.
TO ENHANCE THE PUBLIC INTEGRITY OF THE MEDICAID FAIRNESS ACT; AND TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE MEDICAID FAIRNESS ACT.
TO AMEND THE REIMBURSEMENT FOR CERTAIN MEDICAL SUPPLIES OR SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; AND TO PRESERVE THE IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
TO AMEND THE NURSING HOME RESIDENT AND EMPLOYEE IMMUNIZATION ACT OF 1999.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ACCEPT EDUCATIONAL NEGLECT REPORTS AND TO ASSESS THE SAFETY OF ALL CHILDREN REGARDING ACCEPTED MALTREATMENT REPORTS.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
CONCERNING THE ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN RETIRED STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT; TO REPEAL THE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES OVERSIGHT BOARD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
TO PERMIT A DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATOR TO DETERMINE A REPORT OF CHILD ABUSE HAS NO MERIT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REPORT OF A DEATH OF A CHILD.
TO KEEP CHILDREN IN THE FAMILY HOME BY INVOLVING THE WHOLE FAMILY IN DECISION MAKING.
TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES SHALL APPLY FOR FEDERAL GRANTS TO ESTABLISH PARENTING COURSES.
TO AMEND THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT; AND TO REQUIRE INVESTIGATIVE INTERVIEWS WITH A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER INVOLVED WITH A CHILD MALTREATMENT REPORT.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TRAINING AND LICENSURE OF ELECTRICIANS.
TO REQUIRE A HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN TO DISCLOSE CERTAIN DRUG FORMULARY INFORMATION.
TO BAR THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS BY THE STATE TO CERTAIN ENTITIES.
TO REGULATE THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURE FOR TREATMENT OF A TERMINAL ILLNESS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF SMOKING AND TOBACCO TO TREAT E-CIGARETTES SIMILARLY TO OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF TELEMEDICINE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LIST OF OFFENSES THAT PROHIBIT NURSING LICENSURE.
TO AMEND THE LAWS RELATING TO THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF NURSING.
Monday, March 2, 2015
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE REAL-TIME ELECTRONIC LOGBOOK; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ENHANCE THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM ACT; AND TO CREATE THE COMBATING PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE ACT.
TO LIMIT FINANCIAL PENALTIES ON PHYSICIANS IN ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT SYSTEMS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING DISPOSITION OF HUMAN AND FETAL TISSUE.
TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR LICENSURE UNDER THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY.
TO NOTIFY ENROLLEES OF THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM OF ITS TERMINATION DATE.
TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING WATER QUALITY REGULATIONS AND WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS; AND TO AUTHORIZE NUTRIENT WATER QUALITY TRADING, CREDITS, OFFSETS, AND COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LISTS; AND TO CREATE ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICING.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
TO CREATE A PROGRAM FOR LICENSURE OF COMMUNITY PARAMEDICS.
TO AMEND THE LIST OF OFFENSES THAT PROHIBIT NURSING LICENSURE.
TO AMEND THE LAWS RELATING TO THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF NURSING.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
TO ESTABLISH THE DRUG SCREENING AND TESTING ACT OF 2015.
TO BAR THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS BY THE STATE TO CERTAIN ENTITIES.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
CONCERNING TERMINALLY ILL PATIENT ACCESS TO INVESTIGATIONAL DRUGS, BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, OR DEVICES; AND TO CREATE THE RIGHT TO TRY ACT.
TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER CITIZENS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OLDER WORKER COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS OF CURRENT AND PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE LOCAL CONTROL OVER FLUORIDE LEVELS IN WATER SYSTEMS.
Monday, February 23, 2015
TO AMEND THE DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF TOBACCO MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FUNDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
TO CREATE PROCEDURES FOR OVERSIGHT OF FOSSIL-FUEL-FIRED ELECTRIC GENERATING UNITS; TO REGULATE CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS; AND TO CREATE PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL OF THE STATE PLAN BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
TO REQUIRE A HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN TO DISCLOSE CERTAIN DRUG FORMULARY INFORMATION.
TO AMEND THE LAWS RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF OPHTHALMIC DISPENSERS.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF SMOKING AND TOBACCO TO TREAT E-CIGARETTES SIMILARLY TO OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
TO CREATE THE NATURAL HAIR BRAIDING PROTECTION ACT.
TO CREATE THE FAIR AND OPEN COMPETITION IN GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRUCTION ACT; TO ENSURE FAIRNESS IN GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
TO EXTEND THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN UNTIL 2017.
TO AMEND THE PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS; TO EXTEND PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY TO HYDROCODONE COMBINATION PRODUCTS IF EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED BY A PHYSICIAN.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
TO CREATE A DIABETES ACTION PLAN FOR THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO EXPAND PUBLIC ACCESS TO AUTO-INJECTABLE EPINEPHRINE; AND TO EXPAND IMMUNITY TO INCLUDE AN AUTHORIZED ENTITY THAT PROVIDES PRESCRIBED AUTO-INJECTABLE EPINEPHRINE.
TO AMEND THE DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF TOBACCO MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FUNDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
TO END ENROLLMENT IN THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM; TO RESTORE MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAMS PREVIOUSLY ENDED DUE TO THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM.
TO ELIMINATE PHYSICIAN SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS IN ANESTHESIA ADMINISTRATION; AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
TO PROHIBIT THE ESTABLISHMENT THROUGH STATE LAW OF A STATE-BASED HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE IN THIS STATE UNDER THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AND THE HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATION RECONCILIATION ACT OF 2010.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
TO ESTABLISH THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY IN USE OF PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT.
TO REGULATE THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURE FOR TREATMENT OF A TERMINAL ILLNESS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
TO REVISE THE HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT ALLOWED FOR CHILDREN UNDER SEVENTEEN (17) YEARS OF AGE AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO END ENROLLMENT IN THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM; TO RESTORE MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAMS PREVIOUSLY ENDED DUE TO THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM.
TO ENSURE THE PROVISION OF INDIVIDUALIZED CARE IN THE PROGRAM FOR INDIGENT MEDICAL CARE.
TO REGULATE THE USE OF CERTAIN DRUGS USED TO INDUCE AN ABORTION; AND TO PROVIDE FOR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS FOR ABORTIONS PERFORMED IN VIOLATION OF THIS ACT.
Monday, February 9, 2015
TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOL ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE USE OF ATHLETIC TRAINERS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR COACHES.
TO REPEAL OUTCOME MEASURES TESTING WITHIN THE DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
TO CREATE PROCEDURES FOR OVERSIGHT OF FOSSIL-FUEL-FIRED ELECTRIC GENERATING UNITS; TO REGULATE CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS; AND TO CREATE PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL OF THE STATE PLAN BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
TO MODIFY THE INSOLVENT CEMETERY GRANT FUND ACT; AND TO REVISE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE A GRANT FOR THE CARE AND IMPROVEMENT OF AN INSOLVENT OR FINANCIALLY DISTRESSED PERPETUAL CARE CEMETERY.
TO REGULATE THE USE OF CERTAIN DRUGS USED TO INDUCE AN ABORTION; AND TO PROVIDE FOR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS FOR ABORTIONS PERFORMED IN VIOLATION OF THIS ACT.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
TO CREATE PROCEDURES FOR OVERSIGHT OF FOSSIL-FUEL-FIRED ELECTRIC GENERATING UNITS; TO REGULATE CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS; AND TO CREATE PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL OF THE STATE PLAN BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
TO CREATE THE GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY COMMISSION ON NATIONAL SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERISM.
TO REGULATE THE USE OF CERTAIN DRUGS USED TO INDUCE AN ABORTION; AND TO PROVIDE FOR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS FOR ABORTIONS PERFORMED IN VIOLATION OF THIS ACT.
Monday, February 2, 2015
TO AMEND THE LICENSURE OF A MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER, DISTRIBUTOR, JOBBER, RETAILER, OR SHOOTER OF FIREWORKS.
TO CREATE PROCEDURES FOR OVERSIGHT OF FOSSIL-FUEL-FIRED ELECTRIC GENERATING UNITS; TO REGULATE CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS; AND TO CREATE PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL OF THE STATE PLAN BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
TO END ENROLLMENT IN THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM; TO RESTORE MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAMS PREVIOUSLY ENDED DUE TO THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING TERMINALLY ILL PATIENT ACCESS TO INVESTIGATIONAL DRUGS, BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, OR DEVICES; AND TO CREATE THE RIGHT TO TRY ACT.
Thursday, January 29, 2015
TO REGULATE THE USE OF CERTAIN DRUGS USED TO INDUCE AN ABORTION; AND TO PROVIDE FOR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS FOR ABORTIONS PERFORMED IN VIOLATION OF THIS ACT.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
TO PERMIT FOR GOOD CAUSE AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR BOILER INSPECTIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO AMEND THE FINANCIAL ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RENEWAL OF WATER POLLUTION PERMITS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TRAINING AND LICENSURE OF PLUMBERS.
TO ALLOW PATIENTS TO RECEIVE THEIR MEDICAL RECORDS IN EITHER PAPER OR DIGITAL FORMATS; AND TO ESTABLISH A FEE FOR DIGITAL MEDICAL RECORDS.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTH REFORM ACT OF 2015; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY; AND TO TRANSFER THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY.
TO TERMINATE THE MEDICAID EXPANSION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE “PRIVATE OPTION”; TO TERMINATE ARKANSAS’S PARTICIPATION IN MEDICAID EXPANSION; AND TO REPEAL THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 2013.
TO CLARIFY THE LAWS GOVERNING DENTAL PRACTICE.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ATHLETIC TRAINERS ACT.
TO REGULATE THE USE OF CERTAIN DRUGS USED TO INDUCE AN ABORTION; AND TO PROVIDE FOR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS FOR ABORTIONS PERFORMED IN VIOLATION OF THIS ACT.
Monday, January 26, 2015
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTH REFORM ACT OF 2015; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING TERMINALLY ILL PATIENT ACCESS TO INVESTIGATIONAL DRUGS, BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, OR DEVICES; AND TO CREATE THE RIGHT TO TRY ACT.
TO PROMOTE OVERALL EFFICIENCY AND DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES OF THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF TELEMEDICINE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTH REFORM ACT OF 2015; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, January 22, 2015
TO REGULATE THE USE OF CERTAIN DRUGS USED TO INDUCE AN ABORTION; AND TO PROVIDE FOR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS FOR ABORTIONS PERFORMED IN VIOLATION OF THIS ACT.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE AND NONPROFIT SUPPORT.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
TO ELIMINATE PHYSICIAN SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS IN ANESTHESIA ADMINISTRATION; AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Thursday, January 15, 2015
TO REGULATE THE USE OF CERTAIN DRUGS USED TO INDUCE AN ABORTION; AND TO PROVIDE FOR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS FOR ABORTIONS PERFORMED IN VIOLATION OF THIS ACT.
Monday, January 12, 2015
CONCERNING TERMINALLY ILL PATIENT ACCESS TO INVESTIGATIONAL DRUGS, BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, OR DEVICES; AND TO CREATE THE RIGHT TO TRY ACT.
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