INSURANCE & COMMERCE - SENATE
Referred Bills
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
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TO ENACT THE ARKANSAS HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE ACT; TO PROMOTE COMPETITION AMONG HEALTH INSURANCE CARRIERS; TO DECREASE THE COST OF HEALTH INSURANCE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Friday, April 12, 2013
TO ESTABLISH A LICENSE FOR A LIMITED LINES TRAVEL INSURANCE PRODUCER.
TO REGULATE THE PRACTICES OF CREDIT CARD ISSUERS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE TERMS TO BE USED IN CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE.
Monday, April 8, 2013
CONCERNING PAWN SHOPS, PAWNBROKERS, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL ENTITIES THAT ACQUIRE PRECIOUS METALS THROUGH PURCHASE OR OTHER MEANS; AND CONCERNING THE DISPOSITION OF PRECIOUS METALS.
TO REGULATE RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE REPAIR PRACTICES AND CONTRACTS.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
TO CLARIFY THE CALCULATION OF INTEREST AND APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN EXTENSIONS OF CREDIT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PRECIOUS METAL DEALER LICENSING AND THE PURCHASE OF GOLD, SILVER, AND OTHER PRECIOUS METALS.
Friday, April 5, 2013
TO REQUIRE HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS TO PROVIDE FOR CORRECTIVE SURGERY AND TREATMENT FOR CRANIOFACIAL ANOMALY.
TO REGULATE THE PRACTICES OF HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES; AND TO PROHIBIT THE ACCUMULATION OF EXCESS INCOME, RESERVES, CAPITAL, CAPITAL SURPLUS, OR INVESTMENT SAVINGS IN THE COURSE OF PROVIDING HEALTH INSURANCE.
TO ENCOURAGE A HOMEOWNER TO MAINTAIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERSHIP FOR AN INSURER TO APPLY A RATE CREDIT OR REDUCED RATE ON HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE PREMIUMS.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY; TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS CREDIT RESERVE PROGRAM; TO ALLOW ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF PAYING FEES UNDER THE ARKANSAS CAPITAL ACCESS PROGRAM FOR SMALL BUSINESS.
TO REGULATE THE PRACTICES OF CREDIT CARD ISSUERS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE TERMS TO BE USED IN CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS.
TO SPECIFY AN APPROPRIATE INTEREST RATE ON CONTRACTS WHEN NONE IS SPECIFIED.
TO ALLOW A LIMITED AMOUNT OF NET EXCESS GENERATION CREDIT TO ROLL OVER TO A NET-METERING CUSTOMER'S ACCOUNT AT THE CLOSE OF AN ANNUAL BILLING CYCLE; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
TO ENCOURAGE A HOMEOWNER TO MAINTAIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERSHIP FOR AN INSURER TO APPLY A RATE CREDIT OR REDUCED RATE ON HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE PREMIUMS.
Monday, April 1, 2013
Thursday, March 28, 2013
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT; AND TO MAKE INVESTIGATORS OF THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE ON LOCAL 911 SYSTEMS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
TO INCREASE THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITIES TRANSPORTING THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SURETY COMPANIES THAT ISSUE BONDS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION.
REGARDING THE ADVERTISING AND PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES.
Monday, March 25, 2013
TO REGULATE THE PROCEDURES FOR AN INSURANCE ADJUSTER LICENSE.
TO ALLOW THE GOVERNMENTAL BONDING BOARD TO SEEK CIVIL REMEDIES ON BEHALF OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, OFFICER, OR EMPLOYEE AND TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING THE AVAILABLE REMEDIES AND THE GOVERNMENTAL BONDING BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
TO PERMIT THE ELECTRONIC DISPLAY OF PROOF OF WATERCRAFT LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PROOF OF INSURANCE AND REGISTRATION PURPOSES.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS BENEFIT CORPORATION ACT.
TO REGULATE THE BUSINESS PRACTICES OF A CREDIT CARD COMPANY AND TO PROHIBIT UNFAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES BY A CREDIT CARD COMPANY IN THIS STATE.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
TO AUTHORIZE A LIMITED LICENSE FOR SELF-SERVICE STORAGE INSURANCE.
TO ADOPT THE INTERSTATE INSURANCE PRODUCT REGULATION COMPACT.
TO AMEND TITLE 23, CHAPTER 68, OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE REHABILITATION AND LIQUIDATION OF INSURANCE COMPANIES.
TO CLARIFY THE INSURANCE PREMIUM RATE APPROVAL PROCESS; AND TO ALLOW INSURERS TO COLLECT RATE INCREASES UNDER BOND.
TO REGULATE STATE TREASURY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRUDENT INVESTMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF STATE TREASURY FUNDS.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
TO REGULATE EVERGREEN CLAUSES OR AUTOMATIC RENEWALS IN CERTAIN LEASE AGREEMENTS.
TO INCREASE THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITIES TRANSPORTING THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Monday, March 18, 2013
TO AUTHORIZE A LIMITED LICENSE FOR SELF-SERVICE STORAGE INSURANCE.
TO REGULATE STATE TREASURY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRUDENT INVESTMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF STATE TREASURY FUNDS.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
TO CLARIFY THE JURISDICTION AND REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION; TO REGULATE TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING RESALE TIMESHARE PROPERTY.
TO ASSIST THE ADMINISTRATION AND COLLECTION OF 911 EMERGENCY PHONE SYSTEM CHARGES; AND TO REGULATE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PREPAID WIRELESS PHONE USERS.
Monday, March 11, 2013
TO REGULATE PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS CONTRACTS AND INVESTMENTS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS LAW.
CONCERNING THE HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE NAVIGATOR PROGRAMS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TRANSMISSION OF ELECTRIC ENERGY IN ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
TO ADOPT THE INTERSTATE INSURANCE PRODUCT REGULATION COMPACT.
TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE BUSINESSES IN THIS STATE TO SHOP ARKANSAS FIRST; TO PROMOTE BUSINESS AMONG ARKANSAS COMPANIES.
TO REGULATE THE BUSINESS PRACTICES OF A CREDIT CARD COMPANY AND TO PROHIBIT UNFAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES BY A CREDIT CARD COMPANY IN THIS STATE.
TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS DO NOT REQUIRE AN OWNER TO SECURE THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED ARCHITECT.
TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE POOL ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORDERLY CESSATION OF OPERATIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND TITLE 23, CHAPTER 68, OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE REHABILITATION AND LIQUIDATION OF INSURANCE COMPANIES.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITIES.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR AWARDING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS; AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE PROCUREMENT OF CONTRACTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
TO CLARIFY THE INSURANCE PREMIUM RATE APPROVAL PROCESS; AND TO ALLOW INSURERS TO COLLECT RATE INCREASES UNDER BOND.
PROVIDING FOR THE RETURN OF STOLEN PROPERTY HELD BY A PAWN SHOP TO THE TRUE OWNER.
TO ALLOW A RETALIATORY TAX CREDIT FOR TAXES PAID TO OTHER STATES BY A DOMESTIC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURER.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE.
CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF TITLE INSURANCE, TITLE INSURANCE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES, AND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANIES, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES.
TO ALLOW THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO ENGAGE IN A STUDY WITH NEIGHBORING STATES TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMMERCE.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE ON LOCAL 911 SYSTEMS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE.
REGARDING THE ADVERTISING AND PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES.
TO EXEMPT SMALL WATER SYSTEMS AND SMALL SEWAGE SYSTEMS FROM REGULATION BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE TICKET RESALE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT.
TO REGULATE EVERGREEN CLAUSES OR AUTOMATIC RENEWALS IN CERTAIN LEASE AGREEMENTS.
TO CLARIFY THAT LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF DEATH OR BODILY INJURY ARE UNENFORCEABLE IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
TO EXEMPT SMALL WATER SYSTEMS AND SMALL SEWAGE SYSTEMS FROM REGULATION BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
Friday, March 8, 2013
TO ENCOURAGE A HOMEOWNER TO MAINTAIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERSHIP FOR AN INSURER TO APPLY A RATE CREDIT OR REDUCED RATE ON HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE PREMIUMS.
TO REQUIRE THAT DENIALS OF DENTAL CLAIMS BE DECIDED BY LICENSED DENTISTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ENCOURAGE A HOMEOWNER TO MAINTAIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERSHIP FOR AN INSURER TO APPLY A RATE CREDIT OR REDUCED RATE ON HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE PREMIUMS.
TO CLARIFY THE JURISDICTION AND REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION; TO REGULATE TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING RESALE TIMESHARE PROPERTY.
TO AMEND THE HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN OPTIONS THAT MAY BE OFFERED BY INSURERS.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCE OF A HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO STOP COPPER THEFT IN ARKANSAS AND TO IMPOSE AND ENFORCE RULES ON BUYERS OF COPPER.
TO INCREASE THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITIES TRANSPORTING THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS VIDEO SERVICES ACT.
TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT LOW VOLTAGE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS BE PLACED IN NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HOMES.
TO REGULATE STATE TREASURY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRUDENT INVESTMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF STATE TREASURY FUNDS.
TO CREATE CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES RELATING TO SOFTWARE AND OTHER DEVICES AND MECHANISMS THAT MODIFY OR FALSIFY ELECTRONIC RECORDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVADING TAXES.
CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
TO REQUIRE FULL PAYMENT OF PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS FUNDED BY A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Monday, March 4, 2013
AN ACT TO REQUIRE A PRIOR APPROVAL PROCESS FOR EXPERIMENTAL AND INVESTIGATIONAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES AND MEDICAL DEVICES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL PUBLIC FINANCE MATTERS.
TO REQUIRE PAWN SHOPS AND PAWNBROKERS TO ELECTRONICALLY UPLOAD RECORDS TO ASSIST THE INVESTIGATION OF CRIMES.
TO EXEMPT SMALL WATER SYSTEMS AND SMALL SEWAGE SYSTEMS FROM REGULATION BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
TO AMEND VARIOUS STATE SECURITIES LAWS; AND TO REGULATE SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS AND CLARIFY THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PARTIES TO SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
TO AUTHORIZE INVESTMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS IN ADDITIONAL INVESTMENTS INSURED BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
TO ASSIST THE ADMINISTRATION AND COLLECTION OF 911 EMERGENCY PHONE SYSTEM CHARGES; AND TO REGULATE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PREPAID WIRELESS PHONE USERS.
Monday, February 25, 2013
TO REQUIRE PROOF OF A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION ACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO REVISE THE CEMETERY ACT FOR PERPETUALLY MAINTAINED CEMETERIES.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS VIDEO SERVICE ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
TO REVISE NOTIFICATION AND STORAGE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR SELF-STORAGE FACILITIES.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS VIDEO SERVICE ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
TO REVISE NOTIFICATION AND STORAGE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR SELF-STORAGE FACILITIES.
Monday, February 18, 2013
AN ACT TO EXEMPT HEALTH CARE SHARING MINISTRIES FROM THE INSURANCE LAWS OF ARKANSAS.
TO REQUIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES TO PAY COMPARABLE REIMBURSEMENT TO PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS, AND PHYSICIANS.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
TO ENACT THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT'S GENERAL OMNIBUS BILL.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE COLLECTION OF CREDIT CARD SURCHARGES.
Monday, February 11, 2013
TO REQUIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES TO PAY COMPARABLE REIMBURSEMENT TO PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS, AND PHYSICIANS.
TO CLARIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FROM THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE.
TO AMEND THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ON VENDORS OF PORTABLE ELECTRONICS INSURANCE POLICIES; TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF INSURERS REGARDING CHANGES TO A PORTABLE ELECTRONICS INSURANCE POLICY.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
TO CLARIFY THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR REMITTING PREMIUM TAXES APPLICABLE TO DOMESTIC SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS VIDEO SERVICE ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
TO CLARIFY THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR REMITTING PREMIUM TAXES APPLICABLE TO DOMESTIC SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Monday, January 28, 2013
TO REVISE THE USAGE FEE FOR BRANCHES OF AN ARKANSAS BANK LOCATED OUT OF STATE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS VIDEO SERVICE ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
TO AUTHORIZE FOREIGN MEDICAL CORPORATIONS TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION IN ARKANSAS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, January 14, 2013
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT AUTHORITY FOR MUNICIPAL CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE TRUST FUNDS.
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