INSURANCE & COMMERCE - SENATE
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Friday, October 1, 2021
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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
TO ALLOW CERTAIN ELECTRIC UTILITY CONSUMERS TO TRANSFER SERVICES TO ANOTHER UTILITY PROVIDER IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO ESTABLISH THE TRANSFER OF ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICES BY A LANDOWNER ACT.
Thursday, April 22, 2021
CONCERNING THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE; AND TO CLARIFY CONTROL OF VIRTUAL CURRENCY UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT ACT OF 2007; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR UNLAWFUL DETAINER AND FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
TO AUTHORIZE OFF-LABEL USE OF DRUG TREATMENTS TO TREAT PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME AND PEDIATRIC AUTOIMMUNE NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTION.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
TO ESTABLISH THE 340B DRUG PRICING NONDISCRIMINATION ACT.
CREATING A CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST A COMMERCIAL WEBSITE OPERATOR THAT POSTS INCORRECT OR INACCURATE BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT A PERSON.
Monday, April 19, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MULTIPLE EMPLOYER WELFARE ARRANGEMENTS.
Thursday, April 15, 2021
TO ENABLE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO MAKE APPROPRIATE BILLING DECISIONS THAT ARE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF PATIENTS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE BILLING IN THE BEST INTEREST OF PATIENTS ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONSUMER PROTECTION OF SENIORS FROM PREDATORY PRACTICES; AND SAFEGUARDING AGAINST FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF RETIREES FOR ARKANSANS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING SCRAP METAL DEALERS; AND TO REQUIRE BUYERS OF USED CATALYTIC CONVERTERS TO MAINTAIN RECORDS.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
TO REQUIRE FAIR MARKET PAY FOR AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, April 12, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR'S LIEN NOTICE REQUIREMENT.
TO REQUIRE FAIR MARKET PAY FOR AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING AN INSURER'S RIGHT TO SUBROGATION AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL BENEFITS.
TO MODIFY THE STATUTES CONCERNING COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE AGREEMENTS.
Thursday, April 8, 2021
TO ESTABLISH A PROPERTY OWNER'S RIGHT TO REPAIR ANY DEFECT OR DISREPAIR ON THE PREMISES.
TO PROHIBIT A CHANGE TO A DESIGNATED OR NAMED BENEFICIARY OF A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY OR ANNUITY CONTRACT THROUGH A WILL.
TO EXEMPT HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT-QUALIFIED HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES FROM CERTAIN INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS; AND TO CLARIFY THE COVERAGE OF DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATIONS FOR BREAST CANCER UNDER CERTAIN PLANS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT ACT OF 2007; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR UNLAWFUL DETAINER AND FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
TO REQUIRE ELECTRIC UTILITIES TO HAVE AN EMERGENCY PLAN IN PLACE DURING CERTAIN WEATHER EVENTS; AND TO REQUIRE AN ELECTRIC UTILITY TO DIRECTLY NOTIFY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS OF CERTAIN EMERGENCY MEASURES TO REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION.
TO AMEND BUSINESS CORPORATION LAW; TO MODIFY THE ARKANSAS BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT OF 1987; AND TO ENSURE FAIR WORKER REPRESENTATION ON A CORPORATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
TO REGULATE THE POLITICAL ACTIVITY OF A CORPORATION.
TO AMEND THE FORMULA RATE REVIEW ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COVERAGE FOR COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING UNFAIR PRACTICES RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE REPAIR CONTRACTS; AND TO PROHIBIT A PROMISE TO PAY OR TO REBATE AN INSURANCE POLICY DEDUCTIBLE UNDER A RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE REPAIR CONTRACT.
TO AUTHORIZE OFF-LABEL USE OF DRUG TREATMENTS TO TREAT PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME AND PEDIATRIC AUTOIMMUNE NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTION.
TO AMEND THE FORMULA RATE REVIEW ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, April 5, 2021
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "POLICY CANCELLATION"; AND TO CLARIFY THE MINIMUM NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY AND CASUALTY POLICIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, April 1, 2021
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY AUDIT BILL OF RIGHTS; AND TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER LICENSURE ACT.
TO MODIFY THE ARKANSAS CREDIT FOR REINSURANCE LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
TO MODIFY THE LAW CONCERNING CRANIOFACIAL COVERAGE; TO ESTABLISH WENDELYN'S CRANIOFACIAL LAW — CRANIOFACIAL COVERAGE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, March 29, 2021
TO PROMOTE SUCCESSFUL FAMILIES IN PUBLIC HOUSING.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING A HEALTHCARE INSURER'S CONTRACTING WITH A TEMPORARY HOSPITAL FACILITY; AND TO REGULATE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTS TO REQUIRE GOOD-FAITH COOPERATION.
TO MODIFY THE LAW CONCERNING CRANIOFACIAL COVERAGE; TO ESTABLISH WENDELYN'S CRANIOFACIAL LAW — CRANIOFACIAL COVERAGE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REPEAL THE SMALL BUSINESS ENTITY
TAX PASS THROUGH ACT; AND TO ESTABLISH
THE UNIFORM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
ACT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT ACT OF 2007; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR UNLAWFUL DETAINER AND FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER.
TO AUTHORIZE UTILITIES TO RECOVER THE COST OF RESTORATION OF DAMAGES AND EXTRAORDINARY NATURAL GAS, FUEL, OR PURCHASED POWER COSTS CAUSED BY STORMS THROUGH SECURITIZATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, March 22, 2021
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT ACT OF 2007; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR UNLAWFUL DETAINER AND FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AUTHORIZE UTILITIES TO RECOVER THE COST OF RESTORATION OF DAMAGES AND EXTRAORDINARY NATURAL GAS, FUEL, OR PURCHASED POWER COSTS CAUSED BY STORMS THROUGH SECURITIZATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REGULATE PEER-TO-PEER CAR-SHARING PROGRAMS; AND TO CREATE THE PEER-TO-PEER CAR-SHARING PROGRAM ACT.
Thursday, March 18, 2021
TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS LIFELINE INDIVIDUAL VERIFICATION EFFORT CORPORATION ACT.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS FAIRNESS IN COST SHARING ACT.
TO AMEND THE STATUTES CONCERNING PROCURERS; AND TO REGULATE THE USE OF A PROCURER BY A LICENSED CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN.
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
TO MODIFY THE MINIMUM REQUIRED NONFORFEITURE RATE FOR INDIVIDUAL DEFERRED ANNUITIES UNDER THE STANDARD NONFORFEITURE LAW FOR INDIVIDUAL DEFERRED ANNUITIES.
TO CONTINUE CARE FOR THE PROTECTION OF CANCER SURVIVORS.
Monday, March 15, 2021
TO REGULATE PEER-TO-PEER CAR-SHARING PROGRAMS; AND TO CREATE THE PEER-TO-PEER CAR-SHARING PROGRAM ACT.
Thursday, March 11, 2021
TO AMEND THE FORMULA RATE REVIEW ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A BROKER OF A SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FOREIGN SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS.
TO AMEND THE FORMULA RATE REVIEW ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, March 8, 2021
TO AMEND THE FORMULA RATE REVIEW ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, March 4, 2021
TO REMOVE THE PRELICENSURE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS EXEMPTION FOR AN INSURANCE ADJUSTER; TO REQUIRE A NONRESIDENT INSURANCE PRODUCER, ADJUSTER, OR CONSULTANT TO MAINTAIN A LICENSE IN GOOD STANDING IN THE LICENSEE'S HOME STATE.
TO AMEND THE LAW GOVERNING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY; AND TO MODIFY THE MANNER IN WHICH THE AUTHORITY DISTRIBUTES CERTAIN TAX CREDITS AND HIRES CERTAIN PERSONS.
TO REGULATE THE NUMBER, COMPOSITION, AND APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY; AND TO MODIFY THE MANNER IN WHICH AUTHORITY DISTRIBUTES CERTAIN TAX CREDITS.
TO ESTABLISH THE ONLINE MARKETPLACE CONSUMER INFORM ACT; TO REQUIRE THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION BY ONLINE MARKETPLACES TO BETTER INFORM CONSUMERS; TO REGULATE ONLINE MARKETPLACES TO STOP ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN LONG-TERM CARE INSURERS TO FILE MARKET CONDUCT ANNUAL STATEMENTS.
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COVERAGE FOR COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING.
TO ESTABLISH THE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATION SELF-REGULATION ACT OF 2021.
Monday, March 1, 2021
TO CLARIFY THE APPLICABILITY OF STEP THERAPY PROTOCOLS; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN" TO INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL QUALIFIED HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "CLAIMANT AGENCY" AS USED IN THE STATUTES CONCERNING COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES.
TO ENACT THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT'S GENERAL OMNIBUS.
TO AMEND TITLE 23 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO ENSURE THE STABILITY OF THE INSURANCE MARKET IN ARKANSAS; AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTH AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ME ACT OF 2021 AND THE ARKANSAS HEALTH AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ME PROGRAM.
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
CONCERNING COVERAGE OF DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATIONS FOR BREAST CANCER UNDER CERTAIN HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
CREATING A CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST A COMMERCIAL WEBSITE OPERATOR THAT POSTS INCORRECT OR INACCURATE BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT A PERSON.
Monday, February 22, 2021
TO REGULATE PEER-TO-PEER CAR-SHARING PROGRAMS; AND TO CREATE THE PEER-TO-PEER CAR-SHARING PROGRAM ACT.
TO EXTEND THE PILOT PROGRAM ON COVERAGE FOR MORBID OBESITY DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT UNDER THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COVERAGE FOR COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING.
TO ESTABLISH THE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATION SELF-REGULATION ACT OF 2021.
Thursday, February 4, 2021
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN LONG-TERM CARE INSURERS TO FILE MARKET CONDUCT ANNUAL STATEMENTS.
TO MODIFY THE CEMETERY ACT FOR PERPETUALLY MAINTAINED CEMETERIES; AND TO AMEND THE INSOLVENT CEMETERY GRANT FUND ACT.
CONCERNING COVERAGE OF DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATIONS FOR BREAST CANCER UNDER CERTAIN HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS.
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF AN EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION FACTOR IN CERTAIN CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF THE ENERGY SOURCE OF A UTILITY SERVICE.
TO MODIFY GAS RATES TO DETERMINE THE LOWEST OR MOST ADVANTAGEOUS MARKET FOR PIPELINE COMPANIES.
TO ALLOW ARKANSAS CORPORATIONS AND ARKANSAS BANKS TO HOLD ANNUAL OR SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS REMOTELY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, February 1, 2021
TO ESTABLISH THE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATION SELF-REGULATION ACT OF 2021.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
TO MODIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR COLLECTION OF SURCHARGES TO FUND THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT FUND.
TO ENHANCE THE 911 SYSTEM IN ARKANSAS; TO MODIFY THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONEYS IN THE ARKANSAS HIGH COST FUND; AND TO MODIFY THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONEYS IN THE ARKANSAS 911 RURAL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FUND.
TO CLARIFY THE MINIMUM LEVELS FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFIT STOP-LOSS INSURANCE.
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
TO MODIFY THE DUE DATE FOR SEMIANNUAL REPORTS OF BURIAL ASSOCIATIONS.
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALE AND REMOVAL PROCEDURE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM A SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS INSURANCE BUSINESS TRANSFER ACT.
TO ESTABLISH THE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATION SELF-REGULATION ACT OF 2021.
Monday, January 25, 2021
TO ESTABLISH THE PATIENT CREDIT PROTECTION ACT.
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE LANGUAGE CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS HOME INSPECTOR REGISTRATION BOARD.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
TO MODIFY THE EXEMPTIONS OF CERTAIN ENTITIES FROM INSURANCE REGULATION.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF THE ENERGY SOURCE OF A UTILITY SERVICE.
TO MODIFY GAS RATES TO DETERMINE THE LOWEST OR MOST ADVANTAGEOUS MARKET FOR PIPELINE COMPANIES.
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
CONCERNING SUITABILITY IN ANNUITY CONTRACT TRANSACTIONS.
Monday, January 11, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW PROHIBITING SPOOFING; TO REGULATE MUNICIPAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH THE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATION SELF-REGULATION ACT OF 2021.
TO ALLOW ARKANSAS CORPORATIONS AND ARKANSAS BANKS TO HOLD ANNUAL OR SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS REMOTELY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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