PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE
Referred Bills
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
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TO REQUIRE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY BOARD MEMBERSHIP ON THE GOVERNING BODY OF A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
Monday, April 6, 2009
RECOGNIZING THE URGENT NEED FOR HEALTH CARE FOR AMERICA NOW.
TO PROVIDE THAT EACH STATE HEALTH-RELATED AGENCY, BOARD, AND COMMISSION REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF THE STATE.
TO TRANSFER THE ARKANSAS WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD TO THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES, AND TO BRING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD INTO COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAW.
TO STUDY VARIOUS ASPECTS OF ASTHMA MEDICATION USE AND REIMBURSEMENT WITHIN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
TO MAKE VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE ARKANSAS PHYSICAL THERAPY ACT.
AN ACT TO IMPROVE THE INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT PROGRAM UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE MASSAGE THERAPY ACT.
Friday, April 3, 2009
AN ACT TO REGULATE RADIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS AND RADIOLOGY PRACTITIONER ASSISTANTS.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
TO AMEND THE CONSUMER-PATIENT RADIATION HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS CONCERNING HEALTH PROFESSIONS TO PROCURE AND REPORT DEMOGRAPHIC DATA REGARDING THE HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE.
CONCERNING THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE MEDICAL BOARD.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT ACUPUNCTURISTS FROM ADMINISTERING, DISPENSING, OR PRESCRIBING LEGEND DRUGS.
Monday, March 30, 2009
TO PERMIT THE USE OF LANDFILL GAS IN THE CREATION OR PRODUCTION OF ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF ENERGY.
AN ACT TO PROTECT CHILDREN IN CHILD CARE FACILITIES DURING EMERGENCIES AND TO REQUIRE CHILD CARE FACILITIES TO FILE WRITTEN PLANS FOR EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
CONCERNING THE CERTIFICATION STANDARDS OF FIREFIGHTERS.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 8 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
THE HEALTH CARE STUDENTS SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT POPULATIONS ACT.
Monday, March 23, 2009
TO IMPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES AT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO BETTER PROTECT CLIENTS BY CONSOLIDATING THE VARIOUS PROCESSES FOR CONDUCTING CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS FOR DIVERSE SERVICE.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION RELATED TO CHILD FATALITIES OR NEAR-FATALITIES AND THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE DIVISION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES.
TO ESTABLISH THE PARAMETERS OF THE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON FATALITIES AND NEAR FATALITIES IN CHILD MALTREATMENT MATTERS.
CONCERNING INVOLUNTARY ADMISSIONS OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS.
TO AMEND THE TERM OF OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.
THE COLORECTAL CANCER PREVENTION, EARLY DETECTION, AND TREATMENT ACT OF 2009.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE STIPEND FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF NURSING.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE UNPAID BREAK TIME AND REASONABLE LOCATIONS FOR EXPRESSING BREAST MILK.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
AN ACT TO PROTECT PERSONS SUSCEPTIBLE TO SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTIFICATION OF PERSONS TRAINED TO ADMINISTER EMERGENCY TREATMENT FOR SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTIONS.
TO PROVIDE FORFEITURE OF OR DISQUALIFICATION FROM PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT ON CONVICTION OF AN OFFENSE RELATED TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
TO MODIFY THE ARKANSAS MINORITY HEALTH COMMISSION AND TO EXPAND AND CLARIFY THE DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE PHYSICIANS AND PODIATRISTS TO DELEGATE THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME SIMPLE PROCEDURES TO EMPLOYEES.
Monday, March 9, 2009
TO AMEND THE HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY ACT TO ADJUST THE EXPENDITURE LIMIT FOR ALTERATIONS OR RENOVATIONS.
TO PROVIDE HEALTH BENEFIT COVERAGE FOR AN ORTHOTIC DEVICE, AN ORTHOTIC SERVICE, A PROSTHETIC DEVICE, AND A PROSTHETIC SERVICE.
AN ACT TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT FEE ON HOSPITALS TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOR THE CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO CREATE "THE ANTONY HOBBS III ACT" AND TO CREATE SCHOOL-BASED AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR AND CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION PROGRAMS.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PERMIT AND INSPECT CONCESSION STANDS, BOTH STATIONARY AND MOBILE.
TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL TENANTS RELIEF FROM FORECLOSURE AND EVICTION PROCEEDINGS.
TO CLARIFY WHEN EMPLOYEES OF NURSING FACILITIES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO INITIATE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION FOR UNWITNESSED DEATHS.
WALT'S LAW: TO ALLOW FOR THE CRYOGENIC TREATMENT THE HYPOGYCGOUDOLEBOISM SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF THE DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MENTAL HEALTH PARITY ACT, 23-99-501 ET SEQ. AND TO MAKE CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE ACT CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL LAW.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE HOSPITAL CHARITY CARE TRANSPARENCY AND TO PROHIBIT UNFAIR DEBT COLLECTIONS BY HOSPITALS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY AUDIT BILL OF RIGHTS.
TO PROVIDE FOR ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS, ELEVATOR LOAD TESTS, AND FEES FOR ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS AND ELEVATOR LOAD TESTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MONETARY LIMIT BEFORE A CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IS REQUIRED.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF CONTRACTORS ON CERTAIN PROJECTS.
AN ACT TO EXTEND THE TIME UNDER WHICH ACTION ON A LIEN MAY BE TAKEN UNDER THE MEDICAL, NURSING, HOSPITAL, AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LIEN ACT.
TO REGULATE THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC SIGNS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION AND LICENSING OF PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC SIGNS.
TO REQUIRE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED TO THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD'S CREDENTIALING INFORMATION SYSTEM.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES HAVE EMERGENCY GENERATORS.
AN ACT TO ADD TWO BOARD MEMBERS TO THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF ACUPUNCTURE AND RELATED TECHNIQUES.
TO EXPAND THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARKANSAS CITIZENS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED CARE WAIVER UNDER THE STATE MEDICAID PROGRAM.
TO ENCOURAGE A NATIONAL SOLUTION TO HEALTHCARE REFORM FOR AMERICA.
TO CREATE PHYSICIAN PROFILING PROGRAMS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT TO ADOPT RULES FOR PHYSICIAN PROFILING PROGRAMS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM.
TO REESTABLISH FAIRNESS, TRANSPARENCY, AND COMPETITION IN THE BIDDING PRACTICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLICLY FUNDED BUILDINGS, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND FACILITIES.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REGARDING SEPTIC SYSTEMS.
TO AMEND THE CEMETERY ACT FOR PERPETUALLY MAINTAINED CEMETERIES, § 20-17-1001 ET SEQ.
TO PROTECT EMERGENCY RESPONSE WORKERS THROUGH EVALUATIONS OF INDIVIDUALS SUSPECTED OF INFECTING AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE WORKER WITH A LIFE-THREATENING DISEASE.
TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT DEPOSITS INTO A CEMETERY COMPANY'S PERMANENT MAINTENANCE FUND AND TO DEFINE A LAWN CRYPT.
TO CREATE THE HEALTH CARE COST STABILIZATION ACT OF 2009.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS EARTHQUAKE PROGRAM BY INCREASING DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
Friday, March 6, 2009
TO EXEMPT EMPLOYER AND TRADE ASSOCIATION TRAINING FROM THE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE BOARD OF PRIVATE CAREER EDUCATION.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE HOSPICE LICENSURE WITHOUT A PERMIT OF APPROVAL TO SERVE BORDER CITY HOSPICE PATIENTS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS OF LAW REGARDING THE DISTRIBUTION OF DRUG SAMPLES.
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF MOBILE DENTAL FACILITIES UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS.
TO CLARIFY AN LIABILITIES REGARDING FAILURE TO RECEIVE WRITTEN APPROVAL BEFORE DISPOSING OF FUNDS THAT SHOULD BE HELD FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF MEDICAID COSTS.
THE HEALTH CARE STUDENTS SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT POPULATIONS ACT.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSIGNMENT AND RECOVERY OF THIRD-PARTY LIABILITY FOR MEDICAID COSTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE AN INTERIM STUDY OF WAYS TO ENCOURAGE PHYSICIANS TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN RURAL AREAS OF ARKANSAS.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
TO REQUIRE A NEGATIVE EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA TEST ON A ONE-YEAR BASIS FOR THE SALE, BARTER, TRADE, OR GIFT OF AN EQUIDAE.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE MASSAGE THERAPY ACT.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE COMMUNITY MATCH INCOME INCENTIVE PROGRAM THROUGH THE ARKANSAS RURAL MEDICAL PRACTICE STUDENT LOAN AND SCHOLARSHIP BOARD.
TO AMEND THE PROCEDURES FOR REMOVAL OF A PERSON'S NAME FROM THE CHILD MALTREATMENT CENTRAL REGISTRY.
AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT PATIENTS CAN BE TRANSPORTED TO THE FACILITY OF CHOICE WITHOUT REGARD TO SERVICE AREA RESTRICTIONS.
TO ASSIST INSOLVENT PERPETUAL CARE CEMETERIES AND TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE INSOLVENT PERPETUAL CARE CEMETERIES.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PROVIDER FEE FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 11 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED, SOME PORTIONS OF WHICH RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1949.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 20 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 5-60-201 TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF HUMAN OR SYNTHETIC URINE.
TO REQUIRE A HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN TO OFFER COVERAGE FOR HEARING AIDS IN AN AMOUNT OF NOT LESS THAN ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,400) PER EAR EVERY THREE (3) YEARS.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD TO DISCIPLINE PHYSICIANS FOR ETHICAL VIOLATIONS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY CERTAIN TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THE PATIENT PROTECTION ACT OF 1995.
TO PLACE REASONABLE RESTRICTIONS ON YOUTHFUL CONSUMERS WHO UTILIZE TANNING FACILITIES.
TO PROHIBIT UNFAIR METHODS OF COMPETITION AND UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES BY SELLERS OF PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS CONTRACTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RIGHTS TO CONTROL THE FINAL DISPOSITION OF A DECEASED PERSON.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
TO ESTABLISH A UNIFIED HEALTH CARE BENEFIT PROGRAM FOR ALL PUBLICLY FUNDED EMPLOYEES AND RETIRED EMPLOYEES.
AMENDING PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, FIXED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS, AND FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.
AN ACT TO MODERNIZE THE ALLOWANCE FOR FURNISHING BOARD, LODGING, APPAREL, ETC., UNDER THE MINIMUM WAGE LAW.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
AN ACT TO LIMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE SPRINKLERS IN HOME CONSTRUCTION.
Monday, March 2, 2009
TO CREATE THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY WORKFORCE SYSTEM TASK FORCE.
TO CLARIFY THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND ANY WILLING PROVIDER LAWS; TO REQUIRE THE STATE EMPLOYEE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL PERSONNEL HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS TO COMPLY WITH ARKANSAS'S PATIENT PROTECTION AND ANY WILLING PROVIDER LAWS.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH TO ALLOW THE USE OF A HARVESTED RAINWATER SYSTEM FOR A NONPOTABLE PURPOSE.
AN ACT TO CONFRONT DISPARITIES IN HEALTH AND LENGTH OF LIFE AMONG CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO EXEMPT FROM LICENSURE THOSE ADULT DAY CARE CENTERS THAT CARE FOR IMPAIRED ADULTS FOR PERIODS OF FOUR (4) OR LESS HOURS PER DAY.
TO CLARIFY THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND ANY WILLING PROVIDER LAWS; TO REQUIRE THE STATE EMPLOYEE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL PERSONNEL HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS TO COMPLY WITH ARKANSAS'S PATIENT PROTECTION AND ANY WILLING PROVIDER LAWS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PROVIDER FEE FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF FOSTER PARENTS AND PREADOPTIVE PARENTS REGARDING CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
TO CLARIFY THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND ANY WILLING PROVIDER LAWS; TO REQUIRE THE STATE EMPLOYEE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL PERSONNEL HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS TO COMPLY WITH ARKANSAS'S PATIENT PROTECTION AND ANY WILLING PROVIDER LAWS.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
TO IMPROVE THE INVESTIGATION AND CERTIFICATION OF DEATH IN ARKANSAS.
Monday, February 23, 2009
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 18-44-101 ET SEQ. CONCERNING THE PERFECTION, FILING, AND ENFORCEMENT OF MECHANIC'S AND MATERIALMEN'S LIENS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT EMPLOYER-REQUIRED DRUG TESTS ARE TO BE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO EMPLOYEES.
TO REQUIRE ONLY ANNUAL REPORTS TO THE INTERIM COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND LABOR REGARDING THE TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
TO ADJUST FOR INFLATION THE AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY REGARDING WAGE DISPUTES HEARD AND DECIDED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.
AN ACT TO PROSCRIBE UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT BY PHYSICIANS WITH REGARD TO ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY SERVICES.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ADULT MALTREATMENT CUSTODY ACT.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT ACT.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS TASK FORCE ON PREMATURITY AND INFANT MORTALITY.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF MOBILE DENTAL FACILITIES UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS.
TO PROVIDE THAT THE BUREAU OF LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH SHALL AVOID ALL REFERENCES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE UNPAID BREAK TIME AND REASONABLE LOCATIONS FOR EXPRESSING BREAST MILK.
TO LIMIT THE VALIDITY PERIOD FOR IDENTIFICATION CARDS ISSUED TO APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 23-99-411 TO DECREASE THE AMOUNT OF TIME ALLOWED FOR PROCESSING APPLICATIONS OF PROVIDERS.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
TO AUTHORIZE OPTOMETRISTS OR OPHTHALMOLOGISTS TO SELL OR DISPENSE PRESCRIPTION CONTACT LENSES THAT ARE MEDICATED WITH LEGEND DRUGS THAT ARE AUTHORIZED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION.
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF A COMMERCIAL OR RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION JOB REQUIRING A CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM OF COORDINATED SERVICES TO FACILITATE AND UNITE DIAGNOSTIC, INTERVENTION, AND TRANSITION EFFORTS TO HELP INFANTS AND CHILDREN WITH PERMANENT HEARING LOSS.
Monday, February 16, 2009
TO IMPROVE THE LOCAL CONTROL OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BY ALLOWING FOR AN ALTERNATIVE FORMATION OF A SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
AN ACT TO AMEND THE MINIMUM WAGE TO PARALLEL THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE LAW.
TO MODIFY THE FINANCIAL ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR NONMUNICIPAL DOMESTIC SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS AND FACILITIES.
Friday, February 13, 2009
TO AMEND THE JOB CLASSIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEES OF STATE AGENCIES OR DEPARTMENTS WHO PROVIDE FAMILY SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICES, OR ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE SALE AND LICENSURE OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES.
AN ACT TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF VULNERABLE ARKANSANS AND TO CREATE A GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SERVICES BY CHARITABLE CLINICS.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
TO PROTECT NURSING HOME RESIDENTS FROM THE THREAT OF FIRE; TO PROHIBIT TAMPERING WITH SMOKE DETECTORS AND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IN NURSING HOMES WHEN AN EMERGENCY HAS BEEN SOUNDED.
AN ACT TO ELIMINATE ANNUAL SELF-AUDIT REPORTING FOR REGULATED STORAGE TANK OWNERS AND OPERATORS.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RIGHTS TO CONTROL THE FINAL DISPOSITION OF A DECEASED PERSON.
THE UNIFORM EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER HEALTH PRACTITIONERS ACT.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
TO REQUIRE ONE (1) COMPREHENSIVE EYE AND VISION EXAMINATION BY A LICENSED OPTOMETRIST OR OPHTHALMOLOGIST FOR CHILDREN ENTERING A PUBLIC SCHOOL OR A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE FIRST YEAR IN PRE-K, KINDERGARTEN, OR GRADE ONE.
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE JOINDER OF THIS STATE IN THE INTERSTATE PEST CONTROL COMPACT.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE OF ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS AND THE REGISTRATION OF CLINICAL ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELOR SUPERVISORS.
AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE EXPERTISE OF AND TO REDEFINE THE FOCUS OF THE CERVICAL CANCER TASK FORCE.
TO ADJUST THE JOB ORDER CONTRACTING BID AWARD AMOUNTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INCREASE IN THE COST OF BUILDING MATERIALS AND PETROLEUM-BASED PRODUCTS.
TO IMPROVE DENTAL HEALTH AMONG PATIENTS AND TO CLARIFY THE DUTIES OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS IN FACILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION OR DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
AN ACT TO MODERNIZE THE ROLE OF THE COUNTY HEALTH OFFICERS.
Monday, February 2, 2009
AN ACT TO ALLOW BLOOD DONATIONS BY SIXTEEN (16) YEAR OLDS WITH PARENTAL PERMISSION.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE ALL PERSONS RECEIVING BENEFITS THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO UNDERGO RANDOM TESTING FOR ILLEGAL DRUGS.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
TO AMEND THE JOB CLASSIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEES OF STATE AGENCIES OR DEPARTMENTS WHO PROVIDE FAMILY SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICES, OR ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE LAW REGARDING PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES AND TO CLARIFY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS, AND PEDORTHICS PRACTICE ACT OF 2007.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
AN ACT TO CREATE THE LONG-TERM CARE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACT.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD AND THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF NURSING TO DEVELOP A JOINT APPLICATION FOR COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN COLLABORATING PHYSICIANS AND ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES.
AN ACT TO REPEAL ARKANSAS CODE 20-76-107 CONCERNING THE INDEPENDENT EVALUATOR FOR THE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES PROGRAM.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
RECOGNIZING JANUARY AS CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH.
Friday, January 16, 2009
TO ALLOW THE INCIDENTAL SALE OF WHOLE MILK THAT IS NOT PASTEURIZED AND TO ALLOW THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH TO MAKE RULES FOR THE SALE OF WHOLE MILK THAT IS NOT PASTEURIZED.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
AN ACT TO ENSURE THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH POSSESSES SUBPOENA POWER.
AN ACT TO PREVENT PHYSICIANS FROM REFERRING PATIENTS TO MEDICAL IMAGING ENTITIES IN WHICH THE PHYSICIANS HAVE A FINANCIAL INTEREST.
Monday, January 12, 2009
AN ACT TO REQUIRE HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS TO PROVIDE PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING FOR MEN FORTY (40) YEARS OF AGE AND OVER.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE NURSING STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM AND TO PROMOTE TEACHING IN NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
TO REPEAL ARKANSAS CODE § 23-85-137, MANDATING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR IN VITRO FERTILIZATION.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE TASK FORCE ON THE EFFECT OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IN ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE INCLUSION OF PHYSICIANS, NURSES, AND OTHER MEDICAL PERSONNEL IN THAT CLASSIFICATION OF MEDICAL PERSONNEL WHO CAN USE EMERGENCY FLASHING LIGHTS ON THEIR VEHICLES IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.
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