INSURANCE & COMMERCE - SENATE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
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Monday, April 6, 2009
Status
TO ALLOW FOR THE CREATION OF A LOW- PROFIT LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING NOTARY PUBLIC BONDS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS TITLE INSURANCE ACT, 23-103-401 ET SEQ. AND TO AMEND THE LAWS AFFECTING TITLE INSURANCE AND TITLE INSURANCE AGENTS AND COMPANIES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 23-89-216, AS ENACTED BY ACT 485 OF 2009, AND TO ADDRESS ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE POOL PROGRAM.
Monday, March 30, 2009
CONCERNING DEATH BENEFITS FOR COVERED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
TO CLARIFY THAT A CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY DOES NOT CONVEY AN INTEREST IN THE MINERAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE REAL PROPERTY UNTIL THE REAL PROPERTY IS CONVEYED BY DEED OR UNLESS AGREED OTHERWISE IN WRITING.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CRANIOFACIAL RECONSTRUCTION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
TO ENACT THE LIFE SETTLEMENTS ACT BASED UPON THE MODEL LEGISLATION OF THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF INSURANCE LEGISLATORS AND TO REPEAL THE VIATICAL SETTLEMENTS ACT, ARKANSAS CODE 23-81- 601 ET SEQ.
TO ENCOURAGE INVESTMENT IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES IN RURAL AREAS, TO ASSIST LOW INCOME TELECOMMUNICATIONS CUSTOMERS, AND TO PROVIDE AN EMERGENCY EFFECTIVE DATE.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
TO ESTABLISH POLICIES ADDRESSING THE SELECTION AND USE OF TEXTBOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO PROMOTE PROMPT NOTICE OF TEXTBOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS SELECTED FOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1985 AND TO INCREASE RATES.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1985 AND TO INCREASE RATES.
Monday, March 23, 2009
TO AMEND THE FAIR MORTGAGE LENDING ACT, 23-39-501 ET SEQ.; TO REVISE BONDING, REPORTING, RECORDS, PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES, PENALTIES, AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ACT.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
THE ARKANSAS APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY REGISTRATION ACT.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CRANIOFACIAL RECONSTRUCTION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
TO ENSURE INSURANCE PROTECTION FOR RAILROAD EMPLOYEES TRANSPORTED BY CONTRACT CARRIERS.
TO CODIFY THE DUTY AND THE OBLIGATION OF A MINERAL LESSEE TO A MINERAL LESSOR AND TO ALLOW THE PARTIES TO AN OIL AND GAS LEASE TO STIPULATE THE PRUDENT OPERATOR STANDARD.
TO CODIFY THE DUTY AND THE OBLIGATION OF A MINERAL LESSEE TO A MINERAL LESSOR AND TO ALLOW THE PARTIES TO AN OIL AND GAS LEASE TO STIPULATE THE PRUDENT OPERATOR STANDARD.
TO ENACT THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT GENERAL OMNIBUS BILL TO UPDATE AND MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS INSURANCE LAWS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY FOR SECTION 20 OF THIS ACT.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
TO ALLOW ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS BY CERTAIN WATER SYSTEMS FOR PAYMENT OF DEBTS.
TO AUTHORIZE ELECTRIC UTILITIES TO RECOVER THE COST OF RESTORATION OF DAMAGES CAUSED BY STORMS AND RELATED PERILS THROUGH SECURITIZATION OF SUCH STORM RESTORATION AND RELATED COSTS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1985 AND TO INCREASE RATES.
Monday, March 16, 2009
CONCERNING WRITTEN CONTRACTS FOR THE SOLICITATION OF ADVERTISING.
CONCERNING EXEMPTIONS FROM THE JURISDICTION OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION WITH REGARD TO LOANS MADE OR GUARANTEED BY CERTAIN LISTED ENTITIES.
TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE REGARDING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
AN ACT REGARDING STATE FUNDED PHARMACY BENEFIT PLANS.
TO CODIFY THE DUTY AND THE OBLIGATION OF A MINERAL LESSEE TO A MINERAL LESSOR AND TO ALLOW THE PARTIES TO AN OIL AND GAS LEASE TO STIPULATE THE PRUDENT OPERATOR STANDARD.
TO BROADEN THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER'S CEASE AND DESIST POWERS.
TO PROHIBIT ABUSES IN THE REPLACEMENT OF LIFE INSURANCE.
TO INCLUDE SPECIFIED DISEASE, HOSPITAL INDEMNITY, OR OTHER LIMITED BENEFIT HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND TO REVISE PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING PREMIUM RATES FOR A CLOSED BLOCK OF BUSINESS.
TO REQUIRE GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE ASSOCIATIONS TO REGISTER WITH THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER.
TO ENCOURAGE MORTGAGE LENDERS TO IMPOSE A NINETY-DAY MORATORIUM ON ALL RESIDENTIAL FORECLOSURE ACTIONS IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
TO PROHIBIT UNFAIR METHODS OF COMPETITION AND UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES BY SELLERS OF PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS CONTRACTS.
Monday, March 9, 2009
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING PAYMENTS BY PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS FOR PHARMACISTS' SERVICES.
TO REGULATE THE ARBITRATION OR OTHER RESOLUTION OF CREDIT CARD DISPUTES.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO PERMIT STORM COST RESERVE ACCOUNTING FOR ELECTRIC PUBLIC UTILITIES WHEN REQUESTED.
TO UPDATE AND MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES ACT, § 23-42-101 ET SEQ.
TO REPEAL ARKANSAS CODE § 23-37-511 CONCERNING THE ASSIGNMENT OF SAVINGS ACCOUNTS IN LIEU OF POSTING BOND.
TO ALLOW THE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER TO SET BOND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMISSIONER'S LICENSEES.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES ACT, § 23-42-101 ET SEQ., AND TO REGULATE SECURITIES LAW ADMINISTRATION, REGISTRATION, SANCTIONS, BOND REQUIREMENTS, AND EXAMINATION FEES.
TO REPEAL THE INVESTOR PROTECTION TAKEOVER ACT, § 23-43-101 et seq.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO CERTAIN BUSINESS ENTITY STATUTES AND THE MODEL REGISTERED AGENTS ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DESIGNATED OFFICES AND SERVICE UPON A FOREIGN ENTITY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING DISTRICTS WITHIN COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CRANIOFACIAL RECONSTRUCTION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
AN ACT TO REVISE THE CAP ON REIMBURSEMENT TO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS FOR SERVICES PROVIDED.
TO ESTABLISH POLICIES ADDRESSING THE SELECTION AND USE OF TEXTBOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO REQUIRE THE REPORTING AND PUBLICATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION COSTS FOR TEXTBOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS.
TO PROMOTE PROMPT NOTICE OF TEXTBOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS SELECTED FOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
TO ADD A LAY MEMBER TO THE PROFESSIONAL BAIL BONDSMAN LICENSING BOARD.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1985 AND TO INCREASE RATES.
AN ACT TO REGULATE THE LICENSING, EDUCATION, AND LICENSE TRANSFERS OF BAIL BONDSMAN.
TO EXEMPT THE CASH SURRENDER VALUE OF A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY FROM THE CLAIMS OF CREDITORS.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 18-15-301 AND TO MODIFY THE PROCEDURES CONCERNING A CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR MUNICIPALLY OWNED ELECTRIC UTILITIES FROM THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO § 4-115-101 ET SEQ., CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF CREDIT CARD PROCESSING SERVICES.
TO ENACT THE UNIFORM LIMITED COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION ACT (2007).
TO INCREASE PENALTIES UNDER THE ARKANSAS APPRAISER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION ACT AND TO PROHIBIT IMPROPERLY INFLUENCING AN APPRAISER.
TO PROHIBIT UNFAIR DISCRIMINATION IN THE INSURANCE OF VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE.
CONCERNING THE EMERGENCY ARKANSAS RESIDENT HOMEOWNERS LOAN EQUALIZATION ACT OF 2009.
TO AMEND AND MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE RURAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ACT, 23-17-201 ET SEQ.
TO ENCOURAGE INVESTMENT IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES IN RURAL AREAS, TO ASSIST LOW INCOME TELECOMMUNICATIONS CUSTOMERS, AND TO PROVIDE AN EMERGENCY EFFECTIVE DATE.
TO ENACT THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT GENERAL OMNIBUS BILL TO UPDATE AND MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS INSURANCE LAWS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY FOR SECTION 20 OF THIS ACT.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
ACT CONCERNING CONTRACTS FOR THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
TO ALLOW THE MERGER OR CONVERSION OF ANY FORM OF A BUSINESS ENTITY INTO ANY OTHER BUSINESS ENTITY.
TO PROMOTE COMPETITION AMONG BOOKSTORES AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Monday, March 2, 2009
TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE FOR MODIFYING THE RATES AND CHARGES OF A GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION COOPERATIVE AND A MEMBER COOPERATIVE.
TO ALLOW UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS A VENDOR TO REPORT MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE POLICIES AND POLICY CANCELLATIONS.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE AMOUNTS FOR THE SURETY BOND AND CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE TO BE POSTED WITH THE STATE PLANT BOARD FOR APPLICANTS FOR A TERMITE AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD PESTS LICENSE.
THE ENERGY COST SAVINGS PROJECTS FINANCING ACT OF 2009.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
AN ACT REGARDING STATE FUNDED PHARMACY BENEFIT PLANS.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING WORKERS' COMPENSATION PAYMENTS THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 4 of 1948 AND TO ENSURE THAT LICENSED CONTRACTORS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE.
AN ACT REGARDING STATE FUNDED PHARMACY BENEFIT PLANS.
Monday, February 23, 2009
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING SECURITY DEPOSITS FOR THE LEASE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM MONEY SERVICES ACT, § 23-55-101 ET SEQ.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
TO CHANGE THE SUBMISSION DATE FOR THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION'S ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR TO THE MONTH OF JUNE.
TO AUTHORIZE THE BANK COMMISSIONER TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO DEAL WITH EMERGENCIES.
Monday, February 16, 2009
TO INCREASE IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION; TO PERMIT PLACEMENT OF A SECURITY FREEZE PRIOR TO BECOMING A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT; AND TO REDUCE THE FEES CHARGED FOR THE PLACEMENT, REMOVAL, OR TEMPORARY LIFTING OF A SECURITY FREEZE.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF CASUALTY INSURANCE TO INCLUDE MORTGAGE LIEN PROTECTION.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY STANDARDS FOR INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CANCER AND OTHER MEDICATIONS AND TO PROVIDE DISCRETION IN THE CHOICE OF STANDARDS.
TO ALLOW UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS A VENDOR TO REPORT MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE POLICIES AND POLICY CANCELLATIONS.
Monday, February 9, 2009
TO CLARIFY THE RIGHTS OF PARTIES TO JEWELRY THAT IS UNCLAIMED FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR BY ITS OWNER OR CONSIGNOR.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
TO ENACT THE UNIFORM PRUDENT MANAGEMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS ACT (2006).
Monday, January 26, 2009
TO MAKE THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE GOVERNOR.
TO EXEMPT THE CASH SURRENDER VALUE OF A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY FROM THE CLAIMS OF CREDITORS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 23-17-405 TO ALLOW AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER TO USE ADDITIONAL METHODS TO PROVIDE UNIVERSAL SERVICES.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT OF 1993.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 23 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
TO CLARIFY THE RIGHTS OF PARTIES TO JEWELRY THAT IS UNCLAIMED FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR BY ITS OWNER OR CONSIGNOR.
TO MAKE THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE GOVERNOR.
Monday, January 12, 2009
TO REQUIRE A CHECK FOR MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE PROCEEDS TO INCLUDE THE HOLDER OF A LIEN UPON THE MOTOR VEHICLE AS A PAYEE OF THE CHECK.
AN ACT CONCERNING LETTERS OF CREDIT OR CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT FILED WITH THE PROFESSIONAL BAIL BOND COMPANY AND PROFESSIONAL BAIL BONDSMAN LICENSING BOARD.
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