PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
Sponsor
Status
Friday, March 30, 2007
Status
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN APPLICANTS FROM DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO ISSUE A PERMIT-BY-RULE UNDER THE ARKANSAS WATER AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ACT.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
DIRECT THE DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO CREATE STANDARD PROTOCOLS, SUBMISSION AND EVALUATION OF REPORTS, AND MONITORING OF COMPLIANCE.
TO REGULATE THE INSPECTION OR INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICITY IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS.
AN ACT TO GUARANTEE SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS INFORMATION REGARDING EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION IN HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP OF INCAPACITATED ADULTS.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS REHABILITATION SERVICES LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM FOR COUNSELORS EMPLOYED BY ARKANSAS REHABILITATION SERVICES.
AN ACT TO PROTECT PROPERTY OWNERS FROM CONTAMINATION BY MANUFACTURING OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND TO CREATE A PROGRAM FOR REMEDIATION AND NOTIFICATION OF CONTAMINATED PROPERTY.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MANUFACTURED HOMES STANDARDS ACT TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL GUIDELINES.
Monday, March 26, 2007
AN ACT TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES INFORMATION.
TO AMEND THE TRAUMA SYSTEM ACT AND TO CREATE THE TRAUMA SYSTEM REVOLVING TRUST FUND.
Friday, March 23, 2007
AN ACT TO PROTECT WOMEN WHO BREAST-FEED CHILDREN AND TO CREATE A CAUSE OF ACTION TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE WITH THE BREASTFEEDING OF A CHILD.
TO CONTINUE THE TASK FORCE ON SUSTAINABLE BUILDING DESIGN AND PRACTICES.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
TO REVISE THE MINIMUM WAGE LAW ALLOWANCE FOR GRATUITIES.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
AN ACT TO STUDY THE CREATION OF THE ARKANSAS PATIENT CHOICE ACT; AND TO PROVIDE ARKANSAS PATIENTS MORE CHOICE IN THEIR PRESCRIPTION DRUG PURCHASES.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
AN ACT TO AMEND THE MEDICAID FAIRNESS ACT TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE REVISED ARKANSAS ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT TO PROVIDE A PROGRAM FOR POST-MORTEM DONATIONS OF ALL OR PART OF A HUMAN BODY.
REQUESTING THE DIVISION OF HEALTH OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE UNWED BIRTH PREVENTION STEERING COMMITTEE AND THE STEERING COMMITTEE ON ABSTINENCE EDUCATION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WITH THE POWER TO OBTAIN INFORMATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PURPOSES.
Monday, March 19, 2007
AN ACT TO CREATE THE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES OVERSIGHT BOARD AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
TO URGE CONGRESS AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO ADD CRITICAL PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTY SAFEGUARDS TO THE REAL ID ACT OF 2005 AND TO FULLY FUND OR SUSPEND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REAL ID ACT.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE TASK FORCE ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
AN ACT TO EXTEND THE TEMPORARY LICENSING OF ELECTRICIANS AND TO REGISTER APPRENTICES.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE TASK FORCE ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES.
AN ACT TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ARKANSANS; TO LIST TRAMADOL AS A SCHEDULE IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE A FACT OF DEATH RECORD TO BE FILED WITH THE DIVISION OF VITAL RECORDS AND TO ENSURE THE TIMELY RECEIPT OF DEATH INFORMATION.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 17-95-101 TO ENSURE IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ACTING AS GOOD SAMARITANS.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE HUMAN SERVICES WORKERS IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT OUT-OF-STATE TUITION PAID BY THE STATE OF ARKANSAS BE REPAID IF THE STUDENT DOES NOT RETURN TO THE STATE TO PRACTICE.
Monday, March 12, 2007
AN ACT TO ELIMINATE THE JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEE ON HEALTH INSURANCE AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY TO WAIVE PERMIT FEES FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIANS WORKING AS VOLUNTEERS IN CHARITABLE CLINICS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS BE GIVEN NOTICE AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO REPAIR.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW AND THE PROVISION THAT ESTABLISHED THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY SPECIAL FUND.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF VITAL RECORDS OF THE DIVISION OF HEALTH OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF BIRTH RESULTING IN STILLBIRTH.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
AN ACT TO CREATE A FUNDING MECHANISM TO SUPPORT A COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT RECYCLING PROGRAM.
TO PROTECT COMSUMERS BY PROHIBITING THE AUTOMATIC RENEWAL OF PROFESSIONAL HOME SECURITY SERVICES CONTRACTS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE LICENSURE AND INTERNSHIP PROCESS FOR THE ARKANSAS BOARD OF HEARING INSTRUMENT DISPENSERS AND TO INCREASE FEES FOR HEARING INSTRUMENT DISPENSER LICENSES.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
AN ACT REQUIRING USE OF RESPECTFUL LANGUAGE IN THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Monday, March 5, 2007
TO INCLUDE MEDICAL RECORDS FROM PHYSICIAN OFFICES AS SELF-AUTHENTICATING UNDER THE HOSPITAL RECORDS ACT AND TO PROVIDE A REASONABLE FEE FOR COPYING MEDICAL RECORDS.
TO REQUIRE COMPETITIVE BIDDING ON PUBLIC PROJECTS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE REGENERATIVE MEDICINE ENHANCEMENT ACT.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE NURSES TO PRONOUNCE DEATH FOR RESIDENTS OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING EQUITY IN STATE WAGES AND STATE CONTRACTS.
AN ACT TO EXPAND AND IMPROVE HEALTH CARE IN ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND ASBESTOS STATUTES CONCERNING DEFINITIONS AND RULE CHANGES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS IN HEALTH SPAS.
PROCLAIMING ORAL AND HEAD AND NECK CANCER AWARENESS DAY.
AN ACT TO CREATE A VOLUNTARY STATEWIDE HEALTHY DATA MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING SYSTEM.
REQUESTING THAT THE JOINT PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE STUDY THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF THE FAYETTEVILLE SHALE PLAY ON THE WATER SUPPLY OF THE FAYETTEVILLE SHALE REGION.
AN ACT TO CONTROL LITTER IN ARKANSAS; TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS JAIL INMATE ANTILITTER PROGRAM AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ANTILITTER FUND TO FUND THE ARKANSAS JAIL INMATE ANTILITTER PROGRAM BY IMPOSING AN ENVIRONMENTAL FEE.
TO PROMOTE THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF HANDICAPPED WORKERS BY ENSURING THE SOLVENCY OF THE SECOND INJURY FUND AND TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE ARKANSAS CODE WHICH RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948.
THE PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT CONSULTANT ACT.
TO CLARIFY THE APPLICABILITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS TO ARKANSAS BUSINESSES.
AN ACT TO INCLUDE WITH THE DEFINITION OF INFORMED CONSENT FOR ABORTIONS INFORMATION THAT NO PERSON CAN FORCE A WOMAN TO HAVE AN ABORTION.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE APPLICATION TO TAKE THE OPTOMETRIST EXAMINATION.
THE HEALTH FACILITY INFECTION DISCLOSURE ACT OF 2007.
TO INCLUDE DEMOLITION WORK UNDER THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING LAW.
TO REQUEST THAT THE JOINT PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE STUDY THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF THE FAYETTEVILLE SHALE PLAY ON THE WATER SUPPLY OF THE FAYETTEVILLE SHALE REGION.
TO DECREASE THE PERIOD OF TIME REQUIRED FOR A PLUMBER TO BE LICENSED AS A MASTER PLUMBER OR A JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER TO ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF PLUMBERS IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSING ACT OF 1983.
AN ACT TO ALLOW NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS TO OWN AND OPERATE COMMUNITY SEWER SYSTEMS.
TO AMEND THE PROCESS BY WHICH A LANDLORD EVICTS A TENANT.
TO MINIMIZE THE SPREAD OF THE INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF HEPATITIS B AND HEPATITIS C CARRIED BY INMATES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AND TO REQUIRE TESTING OR SCREENING OF INMATES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
DIRECT THE DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO CREATE STANDARD PROTOCOLS, SUBMISSION AND EVALUATION OF REPORTS, AND MONITORING OF COMPLIANCE.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MANUFACTURED HOMES STANDARDS ACT TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL GUIDELINES.
AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT PHYSICIANS RECEIVE FULL REIMBURSEMENT FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES PERFORMED BY A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL SELF-DISCLOSURE INCENTIVE ACT.
TO ESTABLISH A LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE REGULATION OF SERVICE CONTRACTS.
CONCERNING THE PREVENTION OF HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV), TO REDUCE THE SPREAD OF HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) TO CHILDREN AND TO REQUIRE A BLOOD TEST PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF MARRIAGE LICENSE.
CONCERNING CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES AND SUSPENSION, DISCHARGE, OR REDUCTION IN RANK OR COMPENSATION.
AN ACT AMENDING ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING FIRE PREVENTION.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE CRITERIA FOR INVOLUNTARY ADMISSION ORDERS FOR PERSONS IN NEED OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
AN ACT TO TRANSFER REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF RADIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS AND RADIOLOGY PRACTITIONER ASSISTANTS TO THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 11-9-525 CONCERNING COMPENSATION FOR SECOND INJURIES AND TO AMEND A PROTION OF THE ARKANSAS CODE WHICH RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 11-9-501 CONCERNING THE COMPENSATION RATE FOR DEATH AND DISABILITY AND TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE ARKANSAS CODE WHICH RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948.
TO CLARIFY THAT CIVIL IMMUNITY IS EXTENDED TO STUDENTS OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS WHO RENDER VOLUNTARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES AT FREE OR LOW COST HEALTH CARE CLINICS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF LICENSED PERSONNEL.
AN ACT TO CREATE A PROGRAM TO FORGIVE STUDENT LOANS TO EMPLOYEES OF THE ARKANSAS REHABILITATION SERVICES.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS REHABILITATION SERVICES LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM FOR COUNSELORS EMPLOYED BY ARKANSAS REHABILITATION SERVICES.
TO AMEND THE TASK FORCE ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES.
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN APPLICANTS FROM DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO ISSUE A PERMIT-BY-RULE UNDER THE ARKANSAS WATER AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ACT.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE EXEMPTIONS TO THE COUNSELOR LICENSING LAW.
TO REQUIRE FULL DISCLOSURE REGARDING WHICH ENTITIES HAVE ACCESS TO PROVIDER NETWORKS.
AN ACT TO REPEAL OBSOLETE LAWS REQUIRING SCREENING FOR SCOLIOSIS.
TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO SELL CANNED COMPRESSED AIR CONTAINING TETRAFLUOROETHANE TO A MINOR.
AN ACT TO CREATE AN ARKANSAS HIV-AIDS MINORITY TASKFORCE AND TO COORDINATE STATEWIDE EFFORTS TO COMBAT THE DEBILITATING EFFECTS OF HIV-AIDS ON MINORITY ARKANSANS.
TO PROTECT CITIZENS SUFFERING FROM MENTAL ILLNESS; TO LIMIT MEDICAID RESTRICTIONS ON MENTAL HEALTH MEDICATIONS.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS INCOME ENHANCEMENT AND ANTI-POVERTY PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING PERMITS OF APPROVAL FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE FINANCIAL ASSURANCE TO OPERATE NONMUNICIPAL DOMESTIC SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT BOARD AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT TO NEEDY FAMILIES FOR TEA CHILD-ONLY CASES.
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING OFFICIAL INSIGNIA OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
AN ACT TO REVISE THE LAW REGARDING THE STATE BOARD OF NURSING.
AN ACT TO INCREASE BY TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) THE AMOUNT THAT NURSING HOME PATIENTS MAY KEEP IN THE NURSING HOME.
TO CORRECT THE DISABILITY BENEFITS PAYABLE UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW FOR AN EMPLOYEE WHO SUSTAINS A PERMANENT COMPENSABLE INJURY.
TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AGAINST THE RELEASE OF PATIENT DATA.
TO CLARIFY THAT THE "MADE-WHOLE" DOCTRINE IS INAPPLICABLE TO A THIRD-PARTY CLAIM MADE BY AN EMPLOYEE CLAIMANT WHO MAY MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW.
AN ACT SPECIFYING THE ENTITIES TO WHICH A BILL OR DEMAND FOR PAYMENT FOR ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY SERVICES MAY BE PRESENTED.
CONCERNING THE USE OF HIGH EFFICIENCY LIGHTING BY STATE AGENCIES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT PRIVATE SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS ARE APPROVED FOR SIZING AND PERCOLATION BEFORE A TRANSFER OF TITLE IS COMPLETED.
AN ACT TO AMEND 11-9-113 TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPENSABILITY OF MENTAL INJURY OR ILLNESS AND TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE ARKANSAS CODE WHICH RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948.
TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCE UNDER WHICH THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION MAY ALLOW A CLAIMANT EMPLOYEE TO CHANGE PHYSICIANS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ON-LINE DISCLOSURE PROGRAM FOR PRIVATE SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR PRIVATE SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS THAT FAIL DURING THE FIRST YEAR AFTER INSTALLATION.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR PERMITTING AND INSPECTING ONSITE PRIVATE SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS.
AN ACT TO REESTABLISH FAIRNESS, TRANSPARENCY, AND COMPETITION IN THE BIDDING PRACTICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLICLY FUNDED BUILDINGS, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND FACILITIES.
TO ADOPT NEW STANDARDS FOR EXPANDING COMMUNITY-BASED DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES AND FOR IMPLEMENTING NEW DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES.
AN ACT TO GRANT IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY TO LICENSED MEDICAL AND DENTAL PROFESSIONALS DURING A DECLARED DISASTER.
TO REGULATE LICENSED AND UNLICENSED RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS, TO REQUIRE LICENSED AND NONLICENSED RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS TO POST BOND, AND TO IMPOSE FINES FOR VIOLATING BUILDING CODES.
TO SET "CLEAN CAR" STANDARDS TO REDUCE THE EFFECT OF GLOBAL WARMING; TO PROMOTE THE AVAILABILTY OF CARS THAT HAVE LOW EMISSION STANDARDS AND THAT USE BIOFUEL.
AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PREPARATION AND USE OF BACKGROUND CHECKS INCLUDING INTERNET BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR EMPLOYMENT PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE OPERATIONS OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEALTH ADEQUACY COMMITTEE.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE LICENSED VETERINARIANS A LIEN FOR PROFESSIONAL VETERINARY SERVICES.
TO PREQUALIFY BIDDERS FOR PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND TO ESTABLISH A FAIR PROCEDURE FOR AWARDING BIDS.
TO MANDATE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AUTISM AND RELATED DISORDERS.
AN ACT TO ALLOW A NONPROFIT, TAX-EXEMPT, OR GOVERNMENTALLY FUNDED HOSPITAL TO OBTAIN A PHARMACY PERMIT WITH CERTAIN LIMITATIONS.
Friday, March 2, 2007
TO REGULATE THE LABOR PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES BETWEEN CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS.
TO REGULATE THE INSPECTION OR INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICITY IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE NEWBORN UMBILICAL CORD BLOOD BANK FOR POSTNATAL TISSUE AND FLUID.
AN ACT TO PROTECT WOMEN WHO BREAST-FEED CHILDREN AND TO CREATE A CAUSE OF ACTION TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE WITH THE BREASTFEEDING OF A CHILD.
AN ACT TO SUSTAIN THE AUTONOMY OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS.
ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO ASSIST THE PEOPLE OF DUMAS, ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS MILK STABILIZATION BOARD.
TO PERMIT AN APOLOGY TO AN INJURED PATIENT BY A HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR, PHYSICIAN, OR HEALTH CARE WORKER TO BE EXCLUDED FROM EVIDENCE UNLESS THE APOLOGY MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS FOR AN EXCITED UTTERANCE.
AN ACT TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF PATIENTS AT THE ARKANSAS STATE HOSPITAL, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, AND COURT PERSONNEL.
AN ACT TO DISQUALIFY FROM UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AN INDIVIDUAL WHO TESTS POSITIVE FOR DRUGS WHEN APPLYING FOR NEW EMPLOYMENT.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 8-6-404 TO ADD A SURCHARGE TO THE FINES FOR LITTERING.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 23-99-411 TO DECREASE THE AMOUNT OF TIME ALLOWED FOR PROCESSING APPLICATIONS OF PROVIDERS.
AN ACT TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ARKANSANS; TO LIST TRAMADOL AS A SCHEDULE IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE LAWS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE HEALTH SERVICES PERMIT AGENCY.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE TASK FORCE ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS FROM LIVING NEAR A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY.
TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND TO CREATE THE METHAMPHETAMINE OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT OF 2007.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
AN ACT TO AMEND GARRETT'S LAW RELATING TO CHILD MALTREATMENT PREVENTION.
TO PROVIDE FOR A REAL-TIME ELECTRONIC LOGBOOK FOR A PHARMACY TO RECORD PURCHASES OF PSEUDOPHEDRINE AND OTHER SIMILAR SUBSTANCES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND ACCESS TO THE REAL-TIME ELECTRONIC LOGBOOK; AND FOR PENALTIES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO ESTABLISH MAXIMUM MERCURY LEVELS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHTING DEVICES THAT MAY BE PLACED IN A LANDFILL AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF ELECTRIC LIGHTING DEVICES THAT MAY NOT BE PLACED IN A LANDFILL.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY FOR HOSPITALS THAT HAVE PHARMACY PERMITS IN PURCHASING AND DISPENSING MEDICINES.
TO AUTHORIZE AND REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD TO PROMULGATE RULES PERTAINING TO THE ROLE OF PHYSICIANS IN COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENTS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO SEEK A MEDICAID WAIVER FOR THE TREATMENT OF PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
TO PROVIDE PAYMENT OF MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR WORK-RELATED INJURIES UNLESS CONTROVERTED BY THE EMPLOYER AND TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE ARKANSAS CODE WHICH RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948.
TO CONTROL THE DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN INGREDIENTS UTILIZED TO MANUFACTURE METHAMPHETAMINE.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE DOG OWNERS TO PAY FOR MEDICAL COSTS WHEN DOGS INJURE CHILDREN.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNOR TO CREATE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND TO TRANSFER THE POWERS, DUTIES, APPROPRIATIONS AND OPERATIONS OF THE DIVISION OF HEALTH OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
COMMENDING JACKIE AND GEORGE BINDERIM OF CABOT, ARKANSAS, FOR THEIR SERVICE TO THE HUNGRY IN LONOKE COUNTY.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE HEALTH SERVICES PERMIT AGENCY TO IMPOSE FINES AGAINST HEALTH CARE FACILITIES THAT FAIL TO PROVIDE REQUIRED HEALTH CARE DATA.
THE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR CHILD CARE FACILITIES ACT.
AN ACT TO DESIGNATE THE FIRST MONDAY IN MAY OF EACH YEAR "HEMOPHILIA AWARENESS DAY".
Monday, February 26, 2007
AN ACT TO CREATE A PRIORITY SYSTEM FOR IMMUNIZATIONS DURING A PANDEMIC.
AN ACT TO PLACE SCHOOL IMMUNIZATIONS UNDER THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH.
Friday, February 23, 2007
THE ARKANSAS FAIR TRADE PRACTICES FOR PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS ACT.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
AFFIRMING THE COMMITMENT OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO RECYCLING AS THE PRIMARY METHOD FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT, RESOURCE RECOVERY, AND PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 11-10-210 TO CLARIFY THE EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF A LOCUM TENENS PHYSICIAN.
TO AMEND THE MINIMUM WAGE AND OVERTIME LAW TO PARALLEL CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE AND OVERTIME LAW.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 18-44-101 ET SEQ. CONCERNING THE PERFECTION, FILING, AND ENFORCEMENT OF MECHANIC'S AND MATERIALMEN'S LIENS.
TO ENSURE THAT PUBLIC EMPLOYEE AND GOVERNMENT DISPUTES CAN BE RESOLVED USING DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESSES.
AN ACT TO EXEMPT NURSING FACILITIES THAT PROVIDE NURSING CARE EXCLUSIVELY UNDER LIFE-CARE FACILITY CONTRACTS FROM THE STATE'S QUALITY ASSURANCE FEE.
TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNOR TO CREATE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND TO TRANSFER THE POWERS, DUTIES, APPROPRIATIONS AND OPERATIONS OF THE DIVISION OF HEALTH OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
TO AMEND THE TRAUMA SYSTEM ACT AND TO CREATE THE TRAUMA SYSTEM REVOLVING TRUST FUND.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
AN ACT TO MAKE NURSING HOME STAFF POSTING AND RECORD-KEEPING CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL LAW.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 21-4-211 (6) TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO DIVISION OF HEALTH EMPLOYEES SEEKING A MASTER'S, DrPH, OR PhD DEGREE IN PUBLIC HEALTH.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT STATE AGENCIES FROM CONTRACTING WITH BUSINESSES THAT EMPLOY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL DOG ATTACK AND TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT THIRD PARTIES THAT ARE LIABLE FOR MEDICAID COSTS PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT TO THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT THE REQUIRED MEDICAID ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS IS A STATUTORY CLAIM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
Monday, February 12, 2007
AN ACT TO DEFINE THE ACCREDITING ORGANIZATION FOR HOSPITALS.
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE USE OF NEWER, MORE FLEXIBLE PLASTIC PIPE FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPING UNDER CONCRETE SLABS.
Friday, February 9, 2007
AN ACT TO REVISE THE AUTHORITY OF REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARDS.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 8-6-706 (a)(1) TO CLARIFY THAT APPLICANTS FOR A SOLID WASTE LANDFILL OR TRANSFER STATION PERMIT SHALL OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF NEED.
Thursday, February 8, 2007
AN ACT TO REQUIRE MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS TO BE KEPT BEHIND BLINDER RACKS.
TO MINIMIZE THE SPREAD OF THE COMMUNICABLE DISEASE OF HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) CARRIED BY INMATES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AND TO REQUIRE TESTING OR SCREENING.
AN ACT TO REVISE THE PROCESS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF NURSING.
AN ACT TO REVISE QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEDICATION ASSISTIVE PERSONS; TO REVISE PENALTIES FOR MEDICATION ASSISTIVE PERSONS; AND TO REVISE THE MEDICATION ASSISTIVE PERSON ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
AN ACT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF NURSING.
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT INTERNET SALES INTO ARKANSAS OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS IF THE PATIENT HAS NOT ACTUALLY CONSULTED A PRESCRIBING PRACTITIONER.
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DEATH BENEFITS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Monday, February 5, 2007
TO EXEMPT A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY, ADULT DETENTION FACILITY, OR MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY FROM THE SHIELDED OUTDOOR LIGHTING ACT.
Friday, February 2, 2007
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES OBTAIN PERMITS OF APPROVAL.
Thursday, February 1, 2007
TO RECOGNIZE DELTA SIGMA THETA, INC., A PRIVATE ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES SERVICES TO PROMOTE HUMAN WELFARE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 20-10-209 TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENTS.
TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF CARE OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENTS BY CREATING STAFFING STANDARDS FOR THOSE NURSING FACILITIES DESIGNATED OR CERTIFIED AS EDEN ALTERNATIVE OR GREEN HOUSE PROJECT NURSING FACILITIES.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
TO PROVIDE PAYMENT OF MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR WORK-RELATED INJURIES UNLESS CONTROVERTED BY THE EMPLOYER AND TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE ARKANSAS CODE WHICH RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948.
Monday, January 29, 2007
AN ACT TO PROTECT SHOPPERS FROM EXPOSURE TO GERMS, VIRUSES, BACTERIA, AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS.
AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT COMPETING RURAL COMMUNITIES IN NEED OF PHYSICIAN PRACTITIONERS HAVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO ATTRACT PHYSICIANS.
AN ACT TO PERMIT THE DISCIPLINING OF A PHYSICIAN, DENTIST, DENTAL HYGIENIST OR OPTOMETRIST IF THE PRACTITIONER IS FOUND IN VIOLATION OF A STATUTE OR REGULATION IN ANOTHER STATE.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE OF CHARLES O. CRANFORD, DDS, MPA.
AN ACT TO DESIGNATE THE FIRST MONDAY IN MAY OF EACH YEAR "HEMOPHILIA AWARENESS DAY".
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
TO INCLUDE DEMOLITION WORK UNDER THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING LAW.
TO IMPROVE THE PROCEDURES CONCERNING CORONER'S DEATH INVESTIGATIONS.
TO CLARIFY THAT CIVIL IMMUNITY IS EXTENDED TO DENTISTS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS WHO RENDER VOULUNTARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES AT FREE OR LOW-COST HEALTH CARE CLINICS.
Monday, January 22, 2007
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE INDEPENDENT PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY BY QUALIFIED PERSONS AT THE MASTER'S LEVEL.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS INFORMATION READING SERVICES FOR THE BLIND WITHIN THE DIVISION OF STATE SERVICES FOR THE BLIND OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
ARKANSAS ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS, AND PEDORTHICS PRACTICE ACT OF 2007.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE TIME FOR RECOUPMENT OF HEALTH CARE INSURANCE PAYMENTS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR REVIEWING COMPLAINTS CONCERNING SCOPE OF PRACTICE THAT INVOLVE MORE THAN ONE (1) BOARD OF THE HEALING ARTS.
Friday, January 12, 2007
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS OPTIONS COUNSELING FOR LONG-TERM CARE PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY.
AN ACT TO PROTECT PETS; TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR SERIOUSLY INJURING PETS.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
AN ACT TO DEFINE THE ACCREDITING ORGANIZATION FOR HOSPITALS.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
AN ACT TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE FEDERAL SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT AND TO INCREASE ANNUAL FEES FOR PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS.
ACT TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS LONG-TERM CARE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
Monday, January 8, 2007
AN ACT TO PROTECT SHOPPERS FROM EXPOSURE TO GERMS, VIRUSES, BACTERIA, AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT STATE AGENCIES FROM CONTRACTING WITH BUSINESSES THAT EMPLOY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS.
AN ACT TO CREATE HEALTH OPPORTUNITY ACCOUNTS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR MEDICAID SERVICES.