STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE
Referred Bills
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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION.
TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC ENTITIES FROM CONTRACTING WITH COMPANIES THAT BENEFIT FROM UYGHUR FORCED LABOR; AND TO REQUIRE A CERTIFICATION IN PUBLIC CONTRACTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INMATES OF STATE FACILITIES; TO ESTABLISH PARAMETERS REGARDING THE USE OF SEGREGATED CONFINEMENT; AND TO ESTABLISH ALTERNATIVE THERAPEUTIC AND REHABILITATIVE CONFINEMENT OPTIONS.
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC ENTITIES FROM CONTRACTING WITH COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT ENERGY, FOSSIL FUEL, FIREARMS, AND AMMUNITION INDUSTRIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL JUSTICE, OR GOVERNANCE SCORES; AND TO CLARIFY THE SOURCES OF INFORMATION USED IN REGULATING ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL JUSTICE, OR GOVERNANCE SCORES.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO REQUIRE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS TO BE PUBLISHED ONLINE.
TO REQUIRE REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE OF ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS; AND TO RESTRICT THE AMOUNT OF MONEY SPENT ON CAMPAIGN COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCED IN COORDINATION WITH A CANDIDATE FOR OFFICE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS ETHICS COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
TO PROHIBIT CONTRACTS WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING STATE CONTRACTS; AND TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF STATE PROCUREMENT.
TO RECOGNIZE ARKANSAS MUSICIANS; AND TO AMEND THE MUSICIANS HONORED ON ARKANSAS MUSIC APPRECIATION DAY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SICK LEAVE; AND TO CREATE FOSTER CARE LEAVE.
TO AMEND MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY; TO AMEND LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH THE LAW CONCERNING A CONVENTION CALLED UNDER ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
AUTHORIZING UNIFORM PURCHASES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO PURCHASE UNIFORMS FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SAFETY OFFICE.
CONCERNING PAPER BALLOTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PAPER BALLOTS AND THE MARKING AND COUNTING OF PAPER BALLOTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DECLARATION OF ELECTION RESULTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE AN ELECTION INTEGRITY REVIEW PROCESS; TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION LAW VIOLATIONS.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE THAT LOTTERY PROCEEDS MAY BE USED TO FUND OR PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS TO ARKANSAS CITIZENS ENROLLED IN VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTES.
REQUESTING THAT REPRESENTATIVE MEEKS BE AUTHORIZED TO PURSUE THE CONSIDERATION OF HJR 1002 AS A THIRD PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Monday, April 3, 2023
CONCERNING THE CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SETTLEMENT FUNDS HELD BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE.
TO PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE OF SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFTS MANUFACTURED OR ASSEMBLED BY A COVERED FOREIGN ENTITY.
TO CREATE THE ELECTION INTEGRITY UNIT WITHIN THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE; TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VIOLATIONS OF ELECTION LAW.
TO OFFER AND ENSURE COVERAGE OF TRAUMATIC EVENT LICENSED COUNSELING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES; AND TO REQUIRE A STUDY OF AVAILABILITY FOR PEER SUPPORT ACCESS FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ARKANSAS'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE NATIONAL STATUARY HALL COLLECTION IN THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL.
Friday, March 31, 2023
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "DESIGN PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT" IN RELATION TO THE PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND CONSULTANT SERVICES CONTRACTS.
CONCERNING THE SELF-INSURED FIDELITY BOND PROGRAM; TO MODIFY THE SELF-INSURED FIDELITY BOND PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN PARTICIPATING GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POSTMORTEM EXAMINATIONS; AND TO REQUIRE OR RECOMMEND THAT THE STATE MEDICAL EXAMINER CONDUCT A POSTMORTEM EXAMINATION IN CERTAIN CASES.
TO AMEND THE LAW RELATING TO PUBLIC MEETINGS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
TO AMEND THE PROCEDURES FOR REGISTRATION OF POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES; TO AMEND CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING RUNOFF ELECTIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR A RUNOFF ELECTION FOR CANDIDATES FOR THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TO AMEND THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO NONMANDATORY STATE CONTRACTS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO TRANSFER THE DUTIES OF CERTAIN BOARDS TO THE STATE BOARD OF APPRAISERS, ABSTRACTERS, AND HOME INSPECTORS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONEERING; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POLLING SITES AND VOTE CENTERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DESIGNATION OF POLLING SITES BY COUNTY BOARDS OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
TO EXTEND MATERNITY LEAVE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CATASTROPHIC LEAVE PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING STIPENDS FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF CORRECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING STIPENDS FOR MEMBERS OF STATE BOARDS.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO BE KNOWN AS THE VICTIM’S BILL OF RIGHTS; AND TO PROVIDE RIGHTS FOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENT AND SEXUAL CRIMINAL OFFENSES.
Monday, March 27, 2023
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION.
TO REQUIRE RECORDS CUSTODIANS TO RESPOND IN WRITING IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ABSENTEE VOTER INTEGRITY ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COUNTING ABSENTEE BALLOTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
Thursday, March 23, 2023
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW TO WAIVE OCCUPATIONAL OR PROFESSIONAL LICENSE FEES ASSESSED BY THE STATE FOR EMPLOYEES OF STATE AGENCIES.
Monday, March 20, 2023
TO CREATE THE BUDGET AND REVENUE ACCOUNTABILITY COUNCIL (BRAC) ACT.
CONCERNING BALLOTS AND THE TABULATION OF UNOPPOSED RACES ON THE BALLOT; AND TO AMEND ELECTION PROCEDURES.
Thursday, March 16, 2023
TO REPEAL THE LAW CONCERNING THE DISPLAY OF CAMPAIGN LITERATURE ON VEHICLES OF CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE OR PUBLIC OFFICIALS WHILE ON STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONTRIBUTION LIMITS TO POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES; TO AMEND CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW; TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MILITARY-TYPE CANTEENS AND EXCHANGES.
TO CREATE THE AUTOMATIC OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSURE ACT.
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
TO AMEND ELECTION LAW CONCERNING POLLING SITES; AND TO AMEND THE LOCATION OF VOTE CENTERS.
TO EXTEND MATERNITY LEAVE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CATASTROPHIC LEAVE PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE FILING FEES OF A CANDIDATE SEEKING NOMINATION BY A POLITICAL PARTY; AND TO ESTABLISH A RANGE FOR POLITICAL PARTY FILING FEES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REDISTRICTING OF PRECINCTS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REPORTING OF ELECTION RESULTS.
Monday, March 13, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ALLOCATION OF ELECTION EXPENSES; AND TO RESTRICT THE SOURCE OF ELECTION FUNDING.
TO AMEND THE METHOD OF VOTING ABSENTEE; AND TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF ABSENTEE BALLOT DROP BOXES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABSENTEE BALLOTS OF QUALIFIED ELECTORS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABSENTEE BALLOTS.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS POLL WATCHERS BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POLL WATCHERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION PROCEDURES.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR APPOINTMENTS AND CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONEERING; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POLLING SITES AND VOTE CENTERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DESIGNATION OF POLLING SITES BY COUNTY BOARDS OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
Thursday, March 9, 2023
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN RECORDS RELATED TO A CORONER'S INVESTIGATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT PROCUREMENTS.
TO AMEND THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT; AND TO ALLOW ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION DECISIONS TO BE SERVED ELECTRONICALLY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ATTENDANCE AT REGIONAL OR NATIONAL CONFERENCES BY MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
TO DEFINE "MEETING" UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO PUBLIC MEETINGS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REGULAR TRAINING OF PUBLIC GOVERNING BODIES.
TO REQUIRE RECORDS CUSTODIANS TO RESPOND IN WRITING IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING APPEALS OF DECISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONEERING; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POLLING SITES AND VOTE CENTERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DESIGNATION OF POLLING SITES BY COUNTY BOARDS OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO AMEND CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING APPORTIONMENT; AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS APPORTIONMENT COMMISSION.
TO TRANSFER THE DUTIES OF CERTAIN BOARDS TO THE STATE BOARD OF APPRAISERS, ABSTRACTERS, AND HOME INSPECTORS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DAMAGED BALLOTS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION PROCEDURES.
TO AMEND THE RESTRICTIONS ON EMPLOYMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AFTER LEAVING OFFICE; AND TO RESTRICT A CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER FROM CERTAIN TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR TWO YEARS.
Monday, March 6, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SPECIAL ELECTIONS ON MEASURES AND QUESTIONS.
TO CREATE THE BALLOT SECURITY ACT OF 2023; AND TO AMEND ELECTION LAW CONCERNING THE HANDLING OF ELECTION BALLOTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPLAINTS OF ELECTION LAW VIOLATIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
TO REQUIRE LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF NEW FEDERAL ELECTION GUIDANCE; AND TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
TO AMEND THE PROHIBITION ON THE DELIVERY OF UNSOLICITED ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS TO ELECTORS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABSENTEE BALLOTS.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF ELECTION MEDIA; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION UNDER ELECTION LAW.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING REPORTS OF IMPROPER OR ILLEGAL PRACTICES.
Thursday, March 2, 2023
TO ABOLISH INACTIVE STATE ENTITIES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REPORTING OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO TRANSFER THE DUTIES OF CERTAIN BOARDS TO THE STATE BOARD OF APPRAISERS, ABSTRACTERS, AND HOME INSPECTORS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING DRAFTING REQUESTS AND INFORMATION REQUESTS TO LEGISLATIVE EMPLOYEES.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FILING AS AN INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE.
TO TRANSFER THE CRIMINAL DETENTION FACILITY REVIEW COMMITTEES, AND THE OFFICE OF CRIMINAL DETENTION FACILITIES REVIEW COORDINATOR TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL JUSTICE, OR GOVERNANCE SCORES; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TREASURER OF STATE TO DIVEST CERTAIN INVESTMENTS OR OBLIGATIONS DUE TO CERTAIN FACTORS.
TO CREATE THE AUTOMATIC OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSURE ACT.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
TO REPEAL THE LAW CONCERNING A WRITTEN REPORT ON COSTS SAVINGS BY CABINET-LEVEL DEPARTMENTS.
TO CREATE THE AUTOMATIC OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSURE ACT.
Monday, February 27, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS CAPITOL GROUNDS MONUMENT AND MEMORIAL PRESERVATION FUND; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND UPKEEP OF MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS AREAS ON STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS.
TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION OR PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT BY THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND OTHER PUBLIC ENTITIES.
Thursday, February 23, 2023
TO TRANSFER THE CRIMINAL DETENTION FACILITY REVIEW COMMITTEES, AND THE OFFICE OF CRIMINAL DETENTION FACILITIES REVIEW COORDINATOR TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
TO CREATE THE ENSURING ACCESS FOR ALL ARKANSANS AND VOTER PROTECTION ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND THE PROCEDURE FOR THE FILING OF A BALLOT INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM PETITION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR THE RECALL OF CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICIALS.
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
TO AMEND ELECTION PROCEDURES CONCERNING BALLOT TABULATORS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RECOUNT OF BALLOTS; AND TO AMEND ELECTION PROCEDURES.
TO CREATE THE VOTER REGISTRATION AND SECURE VOTER RECORDS ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 51; AND TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
TO CREATE A MONUMENT TO THE UNBORN; TO CREATE A MONUMENT ON STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INITIATIVE PETITIONS AND REFERENDUM PETITIONS; TO REQUIRE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REVIEW AN INITIATIVE PETITION OR REFERENDUM PETITION BEFORE CIRCULATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, February 20, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CORRECTION OF ERRORS ON BALLOTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION PROCEDURES; AND TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDATE REVIEW OF BALLOTS.
TO AMEND THE COMPENSATION OF A MEMBER OF A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; AND TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF A MEMBER OF A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
TO AMEND THE LOCAL FISCAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY ACT; AND TO ALLOW THE LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING COMMITTEE TO REFER INVESTIGATIONS TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE RECEIVE REPORTS.
TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION OR PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT BY THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND OTHER PUBLIC ENTITIES.
Thursday, February 16, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ARKANSAS'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE NATIONAL STATUARY HALL COLLECTION IN THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPLAINTS FILED WITH THE ARKANSAS ETHICS COMMISSION; TO ALLOW ONLINE AND ELECTRONIC COMPLAINTS; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990.
CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL JUSTICE, OR GOVERNANCE SCORES; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TREASURER OF STATE TO DIVEST CERTAIN INVESTMENTS OR OBLIGATIONS DUE TO CERTAIN FACTORS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CREATION AND DUTIES OF THE ARKANSAS ETHICS COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
TO AMEND THE FILING PERIOD FOR POLITICAL PARTIES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POLITICAL PARTIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONEERING; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POLLING SITES AND VOTE CENTERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DESIGNATION OF POLLING SITES BY COUNTY BOARDS OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
TO AMEND ELECTION LAW CONCERNING POLLING SITES; AND TO AMEND THE LOCATION OF VOTE CENTERS.
TO CREATE AN ELECTION INTEGRITY REVIEW PROCESS; TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION LAW VIOLATIONS.
TO CREATE THE AUTOMATIC OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSURE ACT.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
TO TRANSFER THE CRIMINAL DETENTION FACILITY REVIEW COMMITTEES, AND THE OFFICE OF CRIMINAL DETENTION FACILITIES REVIEW COORDINATOR TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE ENSURING ACCESS FOR ALL ARKANSANS AND VOTER PROTECTION ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND THE PROCEDURE FOR THE FILING OF A BALLOT INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM PETITION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, February 13, 2023
TO STANDARDIZE THE HOURS EARLY VOTING IS AVAILABLE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EARLY VOTING.
TO AMEND THE LOCAL FISCAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY ACT; AND TO ALLOW THE LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING COMMITTEE TO REFER INVESTIGATIONS TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE RECEIVE REPORTS.
TO AMEND THE METHOD OF VOTING ABSENTEE; AND TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF ABSENTEE BALLOT DROP BOXES.
AN ACT TO ELIMINATE WRITE-IN CANDIDATES IN ELECTIONS; TO AMEND ELECTION PROCEDURES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DAMAGED BALLOTS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION PROCEDURES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PAPER BALLOTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MARKING AND COUNTING PAPER BALLOTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DECLARATION OF ELECTION RESULTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ALLOCATION OF ELECTION EXPENSES; AND TO RESTRICT THE SOURCE OF ELECTION FUNDING.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS STATE CAPITOL AND HISTORICAL MONUMENT PROTECTION ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO THE MANAGEMENT OF LANDS LOCATED OR CREATED WITHIN LAKES OR RIVERS BY THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
TO ALLOW ABSENTEE VOTING FOR A RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABSENTEE VOTING.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE REDUCTION OF CERTAIN REGULATORY FEES AND CHARGES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH JUNE 12 OF EACH YEAR AS WOMAN VETERANS DAY.
TO PROVIDE FOOD AND MEDICAL CARE TO A CANINE RETIRED FROM THE DIVISION OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO CREATE RINO'S LAW.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ABSENTEE VOTER INTEGRITY ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COUNTING ABSENTEE BALLOTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
TO CLARIFY, CREATE UNIFORMITY IN, AND SIMPLIFY THE ABSENTEE BALLOT PROCESS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE APPLICATION FORM AND MATERIALS FURNISHED TO QUALIFIED VOTERS WITH AN ABSENTEE BALLOT.
TO CLARIFY THE LENGTH OF TIME FOR WHICH AN APPLICATION FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IS EFFECTIVE; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO REPEAL THE OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE MANNER IN WHICH JUDICIAL ELECTIONS ARE CONDUCTED.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE INDEPENDENT CITIZENS COMMISSION.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE ETHICS REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN ELECTED STATE OFFICIALS.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PASSAGE OF INITIATED ACTS AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS REFERRED TO VOTERS.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 78, § 2, TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR THE FINANCING OF FIRE EQUIPMENT.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO LEGALIZE MARIJUANA FOR THE PURPOSES OF CRAFT OR HOME GROWING AND ADULT USE BY ARKANSAS RESIDENTS OF A CERTAIN AGE.
TO AMEND THE RESTRICTIONS ON EMPLOYMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AFTER LEAVING OFFICE; AND TO RESTRICT A CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER FROM CERTAIN TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR TWO YEARS.
TO EXPAND THE TIME FOR EARLY VOTING; TO REQUIRE THAT EMPLOYERS PROVIDE PAID TIME OFF TO VOTE; AND TO AMEND ELECTION LAWS.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO CREATE AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OF HABITABILITY AND PROVIDE PROTECTIONS TO ARKANSAS TENANTS.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CREATING THE BOARD OF PARDONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF GRANTING PARDONS AFTER CONVICTIONS.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO BE KNOWN AS THE VICTIM’S BILL OF RIGHTS; AND TO PROVIDE RIGHTS FOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENT AND SEXUAL CRIMINAL OFFENSES.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS GOVERNING STATE INSTITUTIONS.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO CREATE THE "ARKANSAS TAXPAYER BILL OF RIGHTS".
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE WAITING TIME TO VOTE; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION PROCEDURES; AND TO ALLOW A CITIZEN COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE WAITING TIME TO VOTE.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PERMITTING THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO BE SUED AS A DEFENDANT IN STATE COURT TO ENFORCE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OR AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY LAW.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO AUTHORIZE A COUNTY, CITY, TOWN, OR OTHER MUNICIPAL CORPORATION TO FUND AND ADMINISTER A WATER SYSTEM CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, February 6, 2023
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION REQUIRING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ESTABLISH BY LAW A REVISED ELECTION PROCESS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A VACANCY ON A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION PROVIDING THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SHALL NOT BE DENIED THE RIGHT TO CONDUCT A TRANSACTION BASED UPON HIS OR HER PERSONAL OPINIONS OR BELIEFS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR THE RECALL OF CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICIALS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EARLY VOTING ON COUNTY HOLIDAYS.
TO CREATE THE AUTOMATIC OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSURE ACT.
Thursday, January 26, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW TO ADOPT CERTAIN TERMS AND REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD.
TO SPECIFY THE TIME WITHIN WHICH ONE MAY SEEK AN OPINION FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ON WHETHER THE DECISION OF A PUBLIC-RECORDS CUSTODIAN REGARDING THE RELEASE OF CERTAIN PUBLIC RECORDS IS CONSISTENT WITH THE LAW.
TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO THE MANAGEMENT OF LANDS LOCATED OR CREATED WITHIN LAKES OR RIVERS BY THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CORRECTION OF ERRORS ARISING FROM THE ERRONEOUS SALE OF LANDS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS.
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO AMEND CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING APPORTIONMENT; AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS APPORTIONMENT COMMISSION.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS STATE CAPITOL AND HISTORICAL MONUMENT PROTECTION ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE FILING OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CANDIDATE CONTRIBUTION FILINGS; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
Monday, January 23, 2023
TO CREATE THE AUTOMATIC OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSURE ACT.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CODE OF ARKANSAS RULES.
Thursday, January 19, 2023
TO REQUIRE FLAGS PURCHASED WITH PUBLIC FUNDS TO BE MADE AND MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES.
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION OR PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT BY THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND OTHER PUBLIC ENTITIES.
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
TO ENCOURAGE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL TO REVIEW THE STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN; AND TO REVIEW THE INVESTIGATION AND TRIAL OF NAVY LIEUTENANT RIDGE ALKONIS.
TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC ENTITIES FROM CONTRACTING WITH COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT ENERGY, FOSSIL FUEL, FIREARMS, AND AMMUNITION INDUSTRIES.
Thursday, January 12, 2023
TO REGULATE THE USE OF SOCIAL CREDIT SCORES BASED ON ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL JUSTICE, OR GOVERNANCE SCORES OR METRICS; AND TO PROHIBIT A STATE AGENCY FROM ENGAGING IN DISCRIMINATION BASED ON THE USE OF A SOCIAL CREDIT SYSTEM.
Monday, January 9, 2023
TO PROHIBIT A PUBLIC ENTITY FROM USING THE TIKTOK APPLICATION OR VISITING THE TIKTOK WEBSITE ON A STATE-OWNED DEVICE OR STATE-LEASED EQUIPMENT.
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