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JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE


Referred Bills



Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
Sponsor
Status
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
BILL: SB575
Sponsor: M. Johnson
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RECORDS TO BE POSTED ON A WEBSITE BY THE PAROLE BOARD; TO PERMIT THE USE OF A MOBILE APPLICATION FOR POSTING INFORMATION CONCERNING PAROLE; AND TO CREATE THE "SAFE ARKANSAS APP".
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
BILL: SB562
Sponsor: A. Clark
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INCARCERATION OF A PARENT WHO WAS ORDERED TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT.
BILL: SB526
Sponsor: J. Petty
CONCERNING THE TAKING OF A DNA SAMPLE FOR A PERSON ARRESTED FOR A FELONY; AND TO CLARIFY THE RETENTION OF A DNA SAMPLE FOR A PERSON ARRESTED FOR A FELONY.
BILL: SB524
Sponsor: J. Petty
TO CLARIFY NONCRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUESTS SUBMITTED TO THE DIVISION OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE.
BILL: SB519
Sponsor: Irvin
TO CREATE THE VULNERABLE PERSON PROTECTION ACT; AND TO EXPAND PROTECTION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF VULNERABLE PERSONS IN THIS STATE BY ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS STATE COUNCIL FOR THE INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR ADULT OFFENDER SUPERVISION.
BILL: SB238
Sponsor: A. Clark
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF AGGRAVATED TRESPASS; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
BILL: SB237
Sponsor: A. Clark
CONCERNING VEHICLES, BOATS, OR FARMING EQUIPMENT WITH A REMOVED, DAMAGED, MUTILATED, OR DEFACED SERIAL NUMBER OR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.
Monday, April 3, 2023
BILL: SB495
Sponsor: Gilmore
TO CREATE THE PROTECT ARKANSAS ACT; TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING SENTENCING AND PAROLE; TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES; AND TO CREATE THE LEGISLATIVE RECIDIVISM REDUCTION TASK FORCE.
BILL: SB480
Sponsor: B. King
TO CLARIFY THE PURPOSE OF THE STATUTES AUTHORIZING A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN; AND TO CLARIFY THAT A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IS NOT REQUIRED TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN THIS STATE.
BILL: SB469
Sponsor: C. Tucker
TO REDUCE VIOLENT CRIME IN ARKANSAS; TO ESTABLISH THE VIOLENT CRIME CLEARANCE GRANT FUND; TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WITH RESOURCES TO COMBAT VIOLENT CRIME; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB96
Sponsor: D. Wallace
REGARDING THE TERMINATION OF THE OBLIGATION TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER; AND TO REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO A VICTIM OF A SEX OFFENDER'S APPLICATION TO TERMINATE AN OBLIGATION TO REGISTER.
BILL: HB1839
Sponsor: D. Hodges
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AGAINST A PUBLIC TRANSIT EMPLOYEE.
BILL: HB1686
Sponsor: Long
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS CHEMICAL ABORTIONS BAN ACT.
BILL: HB1834
Sponsor: Long
TO AMEND THE ABORTION INDUCING DRUGS SAFETY ACT TO INCREASE THE CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND CLARIFY THE CIVIL PENALTIES.
BILL: HB1832
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO AMEND THE PERMISSIBLE INVESTMENTS A GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE MAY MAKE ON BEHALF OF A WARD.
BILL: HB1828
Sponsor: Lundstrum
TO AMEND THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR RAPE.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN ON A JOURNEY.
BILL: SB448
Sponsor: C. Penzo
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "SERIOUS HARM" UNDER THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2013.
BILL: SB444
Sponsor: G. Leding
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TERMINATION OF PAROLE FOR A PERSON WHO WAS A MINOR WHEN HE OR SHE COMMITTED AN OFFENSE.
BILL: HB1822
Sponsor: Burkes
TO REQUIRE A PLAINTIFF'S VERDICT IN A TORT ACTION TO BE REDUCED DUE TO PAYMENT BY A COLLATERAL SOURCE.
BILL: HB1819
Sponsor: C. Cooper
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DISORDERLY CONDUCT.
BILL: HB1810
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INCARCERATION OF A PARENT WHO WAS ORDERED TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT.
BILL: HB1809
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO REQUIRE CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS TO BE USED FOR THE BENEFIT OF A MINOR CHILD; AND TO ALLOW A COURT TO ORDER A PERSON RECEIVING CHILD SUPPORT TO FURNISH AN ACCOUNTING OF EXPENSES PAID WITH CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS.
BILL: HB1797
Sponsor: McCullough
TO CREATE THE "ARKANSAS RED FLAG LAW"; AND TO CREATE AN EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDER AND WARRANT.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CIVIL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY MOTOR VEHICLES OPERATED ON CERTAIN PUBLIC BRIDGES.
BILL: SB406
Sponsor: K. Hammer
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EXTENDED JUVENILE JURISDICTION DESIGNATION UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989.
BILL: HB1794
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO AMEND THE RATE AT WHICH INTEREST FOR CHILD SUPPORT THAT IS DUE AND UNPAID ACCRUES.
BILL: HB1793
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO EXPAND UPON THE GUIDELINES THAT THE FAMILY SUPPORT CHART SHOULD PROVIDE.
BILL: HB1792
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING WHAT MAY CONSTITUTE A SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES FOR REVIEW OR MODIFICATION OF AN ORDER FOR ALIMONY; AND TO LIMIT THE DURATION OF AN AWARD OF ALIMONY.
BILL: HB1790
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC BATTERY.
BILL: HB1784
Sponsor: Pilkington
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONCEALED HANDGUNS; AND TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO OBTAIN A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
BILL: HB1769
Sponsor: McNair
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSE FOR A RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
BILL: HB1522
Sponsor: Dalby
CONCERNING THE SALARIES OF VARIOUS DISTRICT COURT PERSONNEL.
BILL: HB1427
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW RELATED TO THE CODE REVISOR; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
BILL: SB8
Sponsor: B. King
TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF VACCINE HARM.
BILL: SB7
Sponsor: B. King
TO ADD THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG HARM OR HOMICIDE.
BILL: HB1761
Sponsor: D. Garner
TO ESTABLISH UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR THE PURPOSES OF PURCHASING, RECEIVING, OR TRANSFERRING A FIREARM.
BILL: HB1758
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMMERCIAL BURGLARY; AND TO CREATE AN ENHANCED PENALTY FOR COMMERCIAL BURGLARY OF A PHARMACY.
BILL: HB1753
Sponsor: Gonzales
TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE PROFESSIONAL BAIL BOND COMPANY AND PROFESSIONAL BAIL BONDSMAN LICENSING BOARD; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BAIL BONDSMEN.
BILL: HB1750
Sponsor: Unger
TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN PERSONS TO CARRY A WEAPON ON DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS PROPERTY; TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1745
Sponsor: Unger
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL REMOVAL OR FAILURE TO CHARGE AN ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE PROPERTY OWNER'S RIGHT TO ALLOW FIREARMS ACT.
Monday, March 27, 2023
BILL: HB1701
Sponsor: Womack
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DIVISION OF PROPERTY TO PROVIDE THAT PROPERTY THAT ACCUMULATES IN AN INTEREST-BEARING ACCOUNT OWNED BY ONE PARTY AFTER THE INITIATION OF A DIVORCE PROCEEDING IS CONSIDERED SEPARATE PROPERTY.
BILL: HB1699
Sponsor: L. Fite
TO STREAMLINE MODIFICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT WHEN A PAYOR PARENT IS RELEASED FROM INCARCERATION; AND TO FACILITATE A RECENTLY INCARCERATED PARENT'S PROMPT PAYMENT TOWARD THE SUPPORT OF HIS OR HER MINOR CHILD.
BILL: HB1696
Sponsor: Vaught
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ANIMALS; AND TO ESTABLISH LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES FROM A DOG BITE.
BILL: HB1694
Sponsor: V. Flowers
CONCERNING THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY ON A DEFENDANT WITH A SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS.
BILL: HB1693
Sponsor: V. Flowers
CONCERNING THE RELEASE FROM CUSTODY OF A PERSON ON BAIL OR BY THE ISSUANCE OF A CITATION.
BILL: HB1684
Sponsor: D. Garner
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "MEDICAL EMERGENCY" WITHIN THE ARKANSAS HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT AND THE ARKANSAS UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT; AND TO ADD AN EXCEPTION TO SAVE THE HEALTH OF THE MOTHER.
BILL: HB1683
Sponsor: Duffield
TO CLARIFY THE PURPOSE OF THE STATUTES AUTHORIZING A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN; AND TO CLARIFY THAT A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IS NOT REQUIRED TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN THIS STATE.
BILL: HB1678
Sponsor: Beaty Jr.
TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNOR TO DENY AN APPLICATION FOR PARDON, COMMUTATION OF SENTENCE, AND REMISSION OF FINES AND FORFEITURES WITH PREJUDICE.
Thursday, March 16, 2023
CONCERNING ACCESS TO MEDICAL RECORDS FOR A LEGAL PROCEEDING; AND CONCERNING FEES CHARGED FOR DUPLICATION OF ELECTRONICALLY STORED MEDICAL RECORDS.
BILL: HB1672
Sponsor: Pearce
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CIVIL ACTION TO ELIMINATE THE AVAILABILITY OF PREMISES USED CONTINUALLY IN CRIMINAL OFFENSES.
BILL: HB1670
Sponsor: Hudson
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT AND THE ARKANSAS UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT TO ADD AN EXCEPTION FOR A PREGNANCY THAT IS THE RESULT OF INCEST.
BILL: HB1666
Sponsor: Gazaway
CONCERNING THE PREPARED SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY ORDERED WHEN A JUDGMENT CALLS FOR PROPERTY SUBJECT TO EXECUTION.
BILL: HB1665
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER ENTERING UPON A SCHOOL CAMPUS.
BILL: HB1664
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF COUNTY LAW LIBRARY BOARDS.
BILL: HB1663
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF KNOWINGLY EXPOSING ANOTHER PERSON TO FENTANYL.
BILL: HB1651
Sponsor: Crawford
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF AGGRAVATED ASSAULT IN A PUBLIC CHANGING FACILITY.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
BILL: SB312
Sponsor: A. Clark
TO AMEND THE PERIOD OF LIMITATIONS FOR WHEN AN ACTION FOR PATERNITY MAY BE BROUGHT.
BILL: HB1647
Sponsor: Rose
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF OFFENSIVE RELATIONS WITH A CHILD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1637
Sponsor: A. Collins
TO SPECIFY THE CULPABLE MENTAL STATE FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES.
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
BILL: SB401
Sponsor: G. Leding
THE LIZA FLETCHER ACT.
BILL: SB373
Sponsor: Caldwell
CONCERNING THE REORGANIZATION OF LOCAL DISTRICT COURTS TO CREATE THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE DISTRICT COURT SYSTEM.
BILL: SB366
Sponsor: J. Bryant
AMENDING THE LAW CONCERNING VIOLENT FELONY OFFENSES FOR PURPOSES OF PAROLE; AND TO CLARIFY THAT RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY IS CONSIDERED A VIOLENT FELONY FOR OFFENSES COMMITTED ON OR AFTER APRIL 1, 2015.
BILL: HB1623
Sponsor: Tosh
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF FLEEING BY MEANS OF A VEHICLE OR CONVEYANCE.
Monday, March 13, 2023
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS STATUTORY THRESHOLDS FOR SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS INVOLVING MINORS ACT.
BILL: SB311
Sponsor: A. Clark
TO AMEND THE LIMITATIONS PERIOD FOR WHEN A PETITION FOR AN INITIAL ORDER OF CHILD SUPPORT MAY BE SOUGHT AND THE PERIOD OF TIME FOR WHICH RETROACTIVE CHILD SUPPORT MAY BE AWARDED.
BILL: SB266
Sponsor: A. Clark
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE COMMISSION FOR PARENT COUNSEL.
BILL: HB1615
Sponsor: Lundstrum
TO CREATE THE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT; AND TO AMEND THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT.
BILL: HB1613
Sponsor: Underwood
TO AMEND THE DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT OF 1991; TO ALLOW FOR REMOTE APPEARANCES AND EXPEDITED HEARINGS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES IN AN ORDER OF PROTECTION CASE; AND TO CREATE A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM.
BILL: HB1603
Sponsor: Bentley
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DRUG CRIME SPECIAL ASSESSMENT; AND THE USE OF GRANTS FUNDED BY THE DRUG CRIME SPECIAL ASSESSMENT.
BILL: HB1208
Sponsor: Dalby
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROBATIONER AND PAROLEE RESTRICTED DRIVING PERMITS.
Thursday, March 9, 2023
BILL: HB1327
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DISPOSITION OF CONTRABAND AND SEIZED PROPERTY; AND TO ALLOW FORFEITED FIREARMS TO BE TRADED TO FEDERALLY LICENSED FIREARMS DEALERS.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
BILL: HB1577
Sponsor: Lundstrum
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SEXUAL OFFENSES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE APPLICABLE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR AND THE INVESTIGATION OF CERTAIN SEXUAL OFFENSES.
BILL: HB1576
Sponsor: Scott
TO ESTABLISH THE CREATING A RESPECTFUL AND OPEN WORLD FOR NATURAL HAIR (CROWN) ACT.
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
BILL: SB270
Sponsor: J. Payton
TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF SEXUAL INDECENCY WITH A CHILD.
BILL: HB1564
Sponsor: Unger
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SEXUAL SOLICITATION; AND TO CHANGE THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE OFFENSE OF SEXUAL SOLICITATION.
Monday, March 6, 2023
BILL: SB263
Sponsor: Hester
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROCEDURE FOR THE SALE OF PROPERTY POSSESSED BY CERTAIN LIENHOLDERS.
BILL: HB1561
Sponsor: C. Fite
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PENALTIES FOR MOVING VIOLATIONS IN HIGHWAY WORK ZONES; AND TO CREATE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH OF CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL.
BILL: HB1550
Sponsor: Unger
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RESTITUTION PAYMENTS; AND TO REQUIRE RESTITUTION TO BE PAID BEFORE COURT COSTS AND FINES.
Thursday, March 2, 2023
BILL: SB282
Sponsor: Irvin
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
BILL: HB1547
Sponsor: Duffield
TO DEFINE "LOADED FIREARM" FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE STATUTE CONCERNING POSSESSION AND USE OF A WEAPON.
BILL: HB1542
Sponsor: Vaught
TO PROHIBIT ANONYMOUS REPORTING TO THE CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE; TO AMEND PENALTIES AND THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR FAILURE TO REPORT CHILD MALTREATMENT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING WHO IS A MANDATED REPORTER.
BILL: HB1536
Sponsor: Vaught
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE; TO PERMIT AN INTOXICATED DRIVER OR OPERATOR OF AN AIRCRAFT WHO CAUSES THE DEATH OF A PERSON TO BE CHARGED WITH MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE; AND TO CREATE VON'S LAW.
BILL: HB1530
Sponsor: Maddox
TO ALLOW FOR THE AWARD OF ATTORNEY'S FEES IN ILLEGAL EXACTION CASES; AND TO CLARIFY THE DISPOSITION OF RESIDUAL FUNDS IN ILLEGAL EXACTION CASES.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
BILL: HB1522
Sponsor: Dalby
CONCERNING THE SALARIES OF VARIOUS DISTRICT COURT PERSONNEL.
BILL: HB1521
Sponsor: Wing
TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF DISARMING AN OFFICER.
Monday, February 27, 2023
BILL: HB1503
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF OPERATING A CHOP SHOP; AND TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF DEALING IN STOLEN OR FORGED MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS.
BILL: HB1502
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF SEXUAL SOLICITATION OF A MINOR; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM SUPPORT FUND; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SAFE HARBOR FUND FOR SEXUALLY EXPLOITED CHILDREN.
BILL: HB1501
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING WHEN A PROSECUTION IS COMMENCED.
Thursday, February 23, 2023
BILL: SB271
Sponsor: M. Johnson
TO AMEND THE OFFENSE OF LOITERING.
BILL: HB1496
Sponsor: Hawk
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABUSE OF AN ATHLETIC CONTEST OFFICIAL.
BILL: HB1494
Sponsor: Gramlich
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FEES RELATED TO MARRIAGE LICENSES.
BILL: HB1493
Sponsor: Gramlich
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FEE CHARGED BY A COURT OF THE CLERK TO FILE A WILL FOR SAFEKEEPING.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
BILL: SB211
Sponsor: Irvin
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CARRYING A CONCEALED HANDGUN ON PROPERTY OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
BILL: SB81
Sponsor: D. Sullivan
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LIBRARIES AND OBSCENE MATERIALS; TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF FURNISHING A HARMFUL ITEM TO A MINOR; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING OBSCENE MATERIALS LOANED BY A LIBRARY.
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
CONCERNING MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AND GENDER TRANSITION IN MINORS; AND TO CREATE THE PROTECTING MINORS FROM MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACT OF 2023.
BILL: HB1474
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CRIMINAL CODE; AND TO ADD AN UNDERGROUND STORAGE FACILITY TO THE DEFINITION OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
BILL: HB1473
Sponsor: Dalby
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROCEDURE FOR A NAME CHANGE; TO REQUIRE A NAME CHANGE PETITION TO BE VERIFIED; AND TO ENSURE CONTENTS OF A NAME CHANGE COURT FILE ARE REDACTED.
BILL: HB1472
Sponsor: Dalby
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DELINQUENCY CASES FOR WHICH RECORDS MUST BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TIME.
BILL: HB1470
Sponsor: C. Fite
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONDITIONS FOR CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND CHILD SEX VICTIMS.
Monday, February 20, 2023
BILL: HB1467
Sponsor: Cozart
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING APPEALS OF DECISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION.
BILL: HB1459
Sponsor: C. Fite
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND RELATED OFFENSES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FINES FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
BILL: HB1456
Sponsor: Gazaway
CREATING THE FENTANYL ENFORCEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2023; CONCERNING FENTANYL AND OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; TO ESTABLISH INCREASED PENALTIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1455
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 17 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES.
Thursday, February 16, 2023
BILL: SB204
Sponsor: D. Wallace
TO AMEND THE JUSTICE FOR VULNERABLE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE ACT; TO REMOVE THE AGE LIMITATION FOR A VULNERABLE VICTIM TO BRING A CIVIL ACTION; AND TO AMEND THE COMMENCEMENT DATE FOR A CIVIL ACTION.
BILL: HB1448
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO MODERNIZE PROBATE PROCEEDINGS; AND TO AMEND AND UPDATE THE LAW CONCERNING ADOPTIONS, GUARDIANSHIPS, AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF DECEDENTS' ESTATES; AND TO AMEND THE PROBATE CODE.
BILL: HB1443
Sponsor: C. Fite
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RIGHTS OF VICTIMS OF CRIME; AND TO PROVIDE THAT VICTIMS OF MISDEMEANOR CRIMES HAVE RIGHTS.
BILL: HB1018
Sponsor: S. Meeks
TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF A MUNICIPAL FIRE DEPARTMENT BOMB SQUAD TO LAWFULLY CARRY A WEAPON IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
BILL: HB1434
Sponsor: Vaught
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING AGRICULTURE; AND TO PLACE THE BURDEN OF PROOF ON THE PARTY BRINGING AN ACTION AGAINST AN AGRICULTURAL OPERATION AS A NUISANCE.
BILL: HB1431
Sponsor: Lundstrum
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS TRUST CODE TO ALLOW FOR THE DECANTING OF TRUSTS.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
BILL: HB1427
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW RELATED TO THE CODE REVISOR; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1426
Sponsor: Duffield
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING FEES FOR ISSUING SUMMONS OR SUBPOENAS.
BILL: HB1424
Sponsor: Maddox
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COURT PROCEEDINGS FOR UNLAWFUL DETAINER.
Monday, February 13, 2023
BILL: HB1418
Sponsor: Richmond
TO ESTABLISH RECOVERY OF DAMAGES FOR NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE, TREATMENT, OR SERVICES RENDERED.
BILL: HB1414
Sponsor: Lundstrum
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATEWIDE INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF FINES, PENALTIES, FEES, COSTS, AND RESTITUTION.
BILL: HB1409
Sponsor: M. Brown
TO ADOPT THE UNIFORM COMMUNITY PROPERTY DISPOSITION AT DEATH ACT.
BILL: HB1408
Sponsor: M. Brown
TO CREATE THE UNIFORM EASEMENT RELOCATION ACT.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
BILL: HB1394
Sponsor: Maddox
TO UPDATE THE LAW ON SPENDTHRIFT TRUSTS; AND TO ALLOW FOR THE CREATION OF A DOMESTIC ASSET PROTECTION TRUST.
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
BILL: SB118
Sponsor: J. Dotson
TO DEFINE THE TERM "ANTISEMITISM" WHEN REVIEWING, INVESTIGATING, OR DETERMINING WHETHER THERE HAS BEEN A VIOLATION OF LAW OR POLICY PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATORY ACTS OR PRACTICES BASED ON RACE, RELIGION, ETHNICITY, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.
TO AMEND THE LAW WITH RESPECT TO CIRCUMSTANCES THAT JUSTIFY THE USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE UPON ANOTHER PERSON.
BILL: HB1367
Sponsor: Painter
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROCESS OF JURY SELECTION.
Monday, February 6, 2023
BILL: SB100
Sponsor: J. Boyd
TO AMEND THE LAW PERMITTING A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO TRANSPORT A PERSON IN CRISIS TO A SOBERING CENTER.
BILL: HB1355
Sponsor: Beaty Jr.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING JURY SERVICE; TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FROM JURY SERVICE FOR PERSONS SEVENTY (70) YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER; AND TO CREATE LYNA GAYLE'S LAW.
BILL: HB1352
Sponsor: Dalby
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SEALING OF A RECORD OF A FELONY CONVICTION OF DRIVING OR BOATING WHILE INTOXICATED.
Thursday, February 2, 2023
BILL: HB1339
Sponsor: Lundstrum
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RULE AGAINST PERPETUITIES.
Monday, January 30, 2023
BILL: HB1327
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DISPOSITION OF CONTRABAND AND SEIZED PROPERTY; AND TO ALLOW FORFEITED FIREARMS TO BE TRADED TO FEDERALLY LICENSED FIREARMS DEALERS.
Thursday, January 26, 2023
BILL: SB48
Sponsor: M. Johnson
TO AMEND THE "GOOD SAMARITAN" LAW TO INCLUDE TO CERTAIN PERSONS AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHO PROVIDE SUICIDE PREVENTION INTERVENTIONS.
BILL: HB1296
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE USE OF RESPECTFUL LANGUAGE WHEN REFERRING TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
BILL: HB1295
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ARKANSAS REHABILITATION SERVICES.
BILL: HB1294
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 26 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING TAXATION.
BILL: HB1293
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 25 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING STATE GOVERNMENT; AND TO REPEAL THE SUBCHAPTER CONCERNING RULES PERTAINING TO MILK AND CATTLE PRODUCTION.
BILL: HB1291
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 23 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES.
BILL: HB1290
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 22 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC PROPERTY.
BILL: HB1289
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 21 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
BILL: HB1288
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 20 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE.
BILL: HB1287
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 16 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND THE COURTS.
BILL: HB1286
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 15 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
BILL: HB1285
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 14 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
BILL: HB1284
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 12 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS.
BILL: HB1283
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 10 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
BILL: HB1282
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 9 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING FAMILY LAW.
BILL: HB1281
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 8 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL LAW.
BILL: HB1280
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING EDUCATION.
BILL: HB1279
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 5 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL CODE.
BILL: HB1278
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 4 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LAW.
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
BILL: HB1245
Sponsor: Dalby
TO REQUIRE A LEGISLATIVE STUDY OF FINANCIAL MATTERS RELATED TO THE COURT SYSTEM; AND TO REQUIRE CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION NECESSARY TO ADDRESS ISSUES IDENTIFIED DURING THE STUDY.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
BILL: HB1236
Sponsor: Womack
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING GARNISHMENT AGAINST THE STATE OR A SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE; AND TO ALLOW FOR INCOME TAX REFUNDS TO BE SUBJECT TO GARNISHMENT BY JUDGMENT CREDITORS.
BILL: HB1208
Sponsor: Dalby
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROBATIONER AND PAROLEE RESTRICTED DRIVING PERMITS.
Thursday, January 19, 2023
BILL: HB1174
Sponsor: Womack
TO ADD PROTECTIONS FOR UNBORN CHILDREN BY ALLOWING PROSECUTION WHEN A PERSON CAUSES THE DEATH OF AN UNBORN CHILD; TO REPEAL LAWS THAT MAY ALLOW A PERSON TO PRESSURE A PREGNANT WOMAN TO GET AN ABORTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
BILL: HB1165
Sponsor: Nicks
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT OF THE STATE DISTRICT COURT SYSTEM.
BILL: HB1159
Sponsor: M. Berry
TO PROHIBIT HAZING AT THE ARKANSAS LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ACADEMY; TO DEFINE HAZING; AND TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR HAZING.
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
BILL: HB1151
Sponsor: Vaught
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SEXUALLY GROOMING A CHILD; TO AMEND THE MAXIMUM AGE FOR A VICTIM FOR THE OFFENSE OF SEXUALLY GROOMING A CHILD; AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR SEXUALLY GROOMING A CHILD.
BILL: HB1144
Sponsor: Dalby
TO CREATE A SPECIALTY COURT PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES INVOLVED IN A DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT PROCEEDING THAT ARE AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS OR MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS.
BILL: HB1141
Sponsor: Lundstrum
TO DEFINE THE TERM "CONSENT" REGARDING SEXUAL OFFENSES WITHIN THE ARKANSAS CRIMINAL CODE.
Thursday, January 12, 2023
BILL: HB1131
Sponsor: Hawk
TO PROVIDE FOR RESTITUTION FOR A HOMICIDE VICTIM'S SURVIVING DEPENDENT CHILD WHEN THE DEFENDANT WAS DRIVING OR BOATING WHILE INTOXICATED AT THE TIME OF THE HOMICIDE; AND TO ESTABLISH BENTLEY'S LAW.
BILL: HB1125
Sponsor: Evans
TO PROHIBIT A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER FROM PURCHASING, OWNING, POSSESSING, USING, OR OPERATING AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT FOR PRIVATE USE.
BILL: HB1124
Sponsor: Vaught
TO PROVIDE THAT SEXUAL INTERCOURSE OR DEVIATE SEXUAL ACTIVITY WITH CERTAIN MINORS CONSTITUTES SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE SECOND DEGREE.
BILL: HB1123
Sponsor: Vaught
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING CONCEALED CARRY PERMITS; AND TO AUTHORIZE AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS SOUGHT VOLUNTARY MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT TO OBTAIN A CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT AFTER A CERTAIN TIME PERIOD.
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
BILL: HB1107
Sponsor: Rye
TO PROVIDE FOR REASONABLE CHILD SUPPORT FOR ANY SURVIVING DEPENDENT CHILD OF A HOMICIDE VICTIM WHEN THE DEFENDANT WAS DRIVING OR BOATING WHILE INTOXICATED WHEN THE HOMICIDE OFFENSE OCCURRED.
Rye
Monday, January 9, 2023
BILL: HB1098
Sponsor: J. Mayberry
TO CLARIFY THAT A VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT MAY OPERATE A NEWBORN SAFETY DEVICE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS UNDER THE SAFE HAVEN ACT.
BILL: HB1088
Sponsor: M. Berry
TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS USED IN RELATION TO THE OFFENSE OF THREATENING A JUDICIAL OFFICIAL OR JUROR.
BILL: HB1043
Sponsor: M. Berry
TO AMEND PENALTIES FOR OFFENSES INVOLVING FENTANYL; AND TO ENHANCE SENTENCES FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES INVOLVING FENTANYL.
BILL: HB1029
Sponsor: S. Meeks
TO AUTHORIZE DELAYED RELEASE FROM PRISON FOR CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS UNTIL THE SEX OFFENDER HAS SERVED AT LEAST EIGHTY PERCENT (80%) OF HIS OR HER SENTENCE.
BILL: HB1019
Sponsor: Maddox
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A SPENDTHRIFT TRUST; TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS SPENDTHRIFT TRUST ACT; AND TO AMEND THE UNIFORM STATUTORY RULE AGAINST PERPETUITIES.
BILL: HB1018
Sponsor: S. Meeks
TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF A MUNICIPAL FIRE DEPARTMENT BOMB SQUAD TO LAWFULLY CARRY A WEAPON IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
BILL: HB1013
Sponsor: V. Flowers
TO ESTABLISH A PATH TO RESTORATION OF THE RIGHT TO POSSESS A FIREARM.
BILL: HB1004
Sponsor: Ray
TO AMEND THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1997 TO INCLUDE DISCLOSURE OF A SEX OFFENDER'S ADDRESS TO THE PUBLIC; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Ray