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PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE


Referred Bills



Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
Sponsor
Status
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
BILL: SB525
Sponsor: B. Sample
TO CREATE THE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB2056
Sponsor: Clemmer
TO REQUIRE HIV TESTING FOR ALL DEFENDANTS CHARGED WITH CERTAIN SEX OFFENSES.
BILL: SB843
Sponsor: Rapert
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HUMAN HEARTBEAT PROTECTION ACT AND TO PROTECT UNBORN CHILDREN.
BILL: SB839
Sponsor: Irvin
TO PROTECT PATIENTS BY ENSURING THAT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURES DO NOT INTRUDE ON THE PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP OR PUT COST SAVINGS AHEAD OF OPTIMAL PATIENT CARE.
BILL: HB1172
Sponsor: Hall
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES TO ENTER INTO COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTERS.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
BILL: SB807
Sponsor: J. Dismang
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATIONS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB638
Sponsor: Files
CONCERNING THE INCLUSION OF SERVICE SINKS IN CERTAIN BUILDINGS.
Monday, March 28, 2011
BILL: SB789
Sponsor: J. Key
TO PRESERVE THE PROFESSIONAL INDEPENDENCE OF A PHARMACIST AND A PHARMACY; TO PROHIBIT INTERFERENCE WITH THE PHARMACIST-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP OR THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
BILL: SB840
Sponsor: Irvin
THE ABORTION-INDUCING DRUGS SAFETY ACT.
BILL: SB791
Sponsor: P. Malone
AN ACT TO EXTEND THE OPERATIONS OF THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCES ON ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN AND ON SICKLE CELL DISEASE.
BILL: SB901
Sponsor: P. Malone
AN ACT TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH BY REGULATING THE PRIVATE OWNERSHIP OF NONHUMAN PRIMATES.
BILL: SB845
Sponsor: Rapert
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ABORTION PATIENTS’ ENHANCED SAFETY ACT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB839
Sponsor: Irvin
TO PROTECT PATIENTS BY ENSURING THAT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURES DO NOT INTRUDE ON THE PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP OR PUT COST SAVINGS AHEAD OF OPTIMAL PATIENT CARE.
BILL: SB550
Sponsor: Salmon
TO REQUIRE PETS ADOPTED THROUGH A POUND, SHELTER, HUMANE ORGANIZATION, OR ANIMAL RESCUE GROUP TO BE STERILIZED BEFORE THE ADOPTION IS COMPLETE.
BILL: HB1881
Sponsor: Leding
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF WAGES AFTER TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND TO PROHIBIT UNAUTHORIZED DEDUCTIONS FROM PAY.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
BILL: SB973
Sponsor: S. Harrelson
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE INTERSTATE RECIPROCITY FOR LICENSURE OF PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES.
BILL: SB958
Sponsor: Elliott
AN ACT TO CREATE A CULTURAL COMPETENCE INTERIM STUDY.
BILL: SB759
Sponsor: P. Malone
AN ACT TO AMEND THE INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS FOR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
JONATHAN'S LAW: TO ESTABLISH SAFETY STANDARDS FOR ANCHORING SOCCER GOALS ON PLAYGROUNDS AND OTHER RECREATION AREAS.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
BILL: SB328
Sponsor: P. Malone
AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT EACH WOMAN WHO GIVES BIRTH IN A MEDICAL FACILITY RECEIVES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS DESCRIBING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME BEFORE THE WOMAN IS DISCHARGED.
BILL: SB249
Sponsor: Madison
TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 20 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE.
BILL: SB244
Sponsor: Madison
TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 11 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS.
Monday, March 21, 2011
BILL: SB846
Sponsor: J. Dismang
TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO MEDICAID PERSONAL CARE SERVICES IN DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS.
BILL: HB1765
Sponsor: Wren
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE PRIORITY OF THE MEDICAID PROGRAM TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FROM THIRD PARTIES FOR CERTAIN MEDICAID COSTS.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
BILL: SB955
Sponsor: J. Key
TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK TRUST FUND ACT.
BILL: SB770
Sponsor: Crumbly
AN ACT TO DEFINE RED COUNTIES; TO REQUEST COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES AND TO REPORT ON COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES ESTABLISHED.
BILL: SB764
Sponsor: J. Key
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO ISSUE GENERAL PERMITS; TO CREATE PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE, REVIEW, RENEWAL, AND REVOCATION OF GENERAL PERMITS.
BILL: SB593
Sponsor: J. Dismang
AN ACT TO SPECIFY MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND TO AMEND REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR DISCHARGE FOR ABSENTEEISM, MISCONDUCT, AND FAILURE TO ACCEPT SUITABLE WORK.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
BILL: SB943
Sponsor: Bledsoe
AN ACT TO CREATE A STUDY OF ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING.
BILL: SB902
Sponsor: P. Malone
AN ACT TO MAKE CONSISTENT THE LAW REGARDING LICENSURE FOR PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES AND ADVERSE ACTIONS.
BILL: SB835
Sponsor: Burnett
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT AND TO REGULATE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE AND PROCESSING CENTERS.
BILL: SB833
Sponsor: J. Dismang
AN ACT REPEALING THE LEAD-BASED PAINT-HAZARD ACT OF 1997 AND CREATING THE ARKANSAS LEAD-BASED PAINT-HAZARD ACT OF 2011.
BILL: SB814
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD TO COLLECT DATA FROM LICENSEES.
BILL: SB716
Sponsor: P. Malone
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD MAKE QUARTERLY REPORTS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEES REGARDING INFORMATION PROVIDED TO CREDENTIALING ORGANIZATIONS.
BILL: SB408
Sponsor: P. Malone
AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT CONSUMERS ARE NOTIFIED WHEN HAMBURGER MEAT IS NOT HEATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH STANDARDS.
BILL: SB66
Sponsor: J. Jeffress
AN ACT TO REQUIRE HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR THE TREATMENT OF MORBID OBESITY.
BILL: SB65
Sponsor: J. Jeffress
AN ACT TO IMPROVE ENROLLMENT OF ARKANSAS CHILDREN IN THE ARKIDS FIRST A AND B MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
Monday, March 14, 2011
BILL: SB702
Sponsor: Luker
TO ASSURE DUE PROCESS AND PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION IN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES ADJUDICATIONS.
Friday, March 11, 2011
BILL: HB1905
Sponsor: Woods
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
BILL: SB803
Sponsor: Teague
TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH MAY PROMULGATE RULES TO ESTABLISH FEES TO SUSTAIN THE PROGRAM OPERATIONS OF THE STATE RADIATION CONTROL AGENCY MANDATED PROGRAMS.
BILL: SB598
Sponsor: J. Dismang
TO REVISE AND MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE CEMETERY ACT FOR PERPETUALLY MAINTAINED CEMETERIES; TO ENHANCE THE REGULATION OF CEMETERIES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR INFANT INTERMENT GARDENS.
BILL: SB381
Sponsor: J. Dismang
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR PER DIEM REIMBURSEMENT FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES.
BILL: SB213
Sponsor: J. Key
TO REGULATE COVERAGE OF IN VITRO FERTILIZATION PROCEDURES.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
BILL: SB559
Sponsor: Laverty
TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSFERABILITY OF CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS AND DETERMINATION LETTERS AMONG VARIOUS OPERATIONAL SECTIONS OF A SINGLE SERVICE PROVIDER.
TO REQUIRE CHILD-ONLY INDIVIDUAL HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB437
Sponsor: P. Malone
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE ROLE OF PHARMACISTS WITH REGARD TO EPHEDRINE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, OR PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE.
Monday, March 7, 2011
BILL: HB2218
Sponsor: Catlett
CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN RESPONDING TO HIGHWAY EMERGENCIES, THE RECOVERY OF COSTS IN RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES, AND CLARIFYING ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION.
BILL: HB2212
Sponsor: Powers
TO REGULATE MOTOR CARRIERS IN RELATION TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS.
BILL: HB2210
Sponsor: Murdock
REGULATE THE FAIRNESS AND COMPETITION IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT.
BILL: HB2204
Sponsor: Sanders
TO REGULATE THE PERFECTION, FILING, AND ENFORCEMENT OF MECHANIC'S AND MATERIALMEN'S LIENS; AND TO CLARIFY THE STATE'S LIEN LAWS.
BILL: HB2202
Sponsor: Sanders
AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE PUBLIC INTEGRITY OF CERTAIN REGULATORY AGENCIES.
BILL: HB2187
Sponsor: Patterson
TO REGULATE EXEMPTIONS OF THE REAL ESTATE LICENSING LAW.
BILL: HB2186
Sponsor: Wren
AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT AT LEAST FIVE MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY.
BILL: HB2171
Sponsor: Word
TO CREATE THE NON-LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON THE STUDY OF LANDLORD-TENANT LAWS.
BILL: HB2167
Sponsor: Allen
AN ACT TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS HIV-AIDS MINORITY TASK FORCE.
BILL: HB2161
Sponsor: Hobbs
AN ACT TO CREATE THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL.
BILL: HB2160
Sponsor: Biviano
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "NEW FULL-TIME PERMANENT EMPLOYEE" TO INCLUDE EMPLOYEES WHO WORK AT HOME, AS THAT DEFINITION APPLIES TO BUSINESS INCENTIVES.
TO ESTABLISH THE PREGNANT WOMAN'S PROTECTION ACT.
BILL: HB2152
Sponsor: Nickels
TO PROVIDE PROTECTION TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMANTS AGAINST RETALIATORY DISCRIMINATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
BILL: HB2141
Sponsor: Hyde
TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS REGARDING THE REGULATION OF UNSANITARY CONDITIONS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB2139
Sponsor: Hyde
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, FIXED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS, AND FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.
BILL: HB2136
Sponsor: Hyde
AN ACT TO REQUIRE ALL PUBLIC POOLS TO BE MAINTAINED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OR DIRECTION OF A CERTIFIED POOL OPERATOR.
BILL: HB2133
Sponsor: Powers
TO DEFINE THE RELATIONSHIP OF AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR WITH A TRUCKING COMPANY THAT HE OR SHE MAY HAVE A LEASE AGREEMENT AND ENSURE THAT THE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR HAS ACCESS TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE.
BILL: HB2132
Sponsor: Clemmer
AN ACT TO EXTEND THE THIRTY-DAY DISQUALIFICATION PERIOD FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AFTER DISCHARGE FOR MISCONDUCT.
BILL: HB2129
Sponsor: Hyde
TO REFORM THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LAWS OF THE STATE AND TO ASSIST THE FUNDING OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
BILL: HB2127
Sponsor: Clemmer
AN ACT TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR EMPLOYERS TO RESPOND TO APPLICATIONS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND TO PROVIDE FOR ONLINE NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
BILL: HB2114
Sponsor: Summers
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE ROLE OF PHARMACISTS WITH REGARD TO EPHEDRINE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, OR PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE.
BILL: HB2106
Sponsor: Wardlaw
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A MEDICAID PROVIDER FEE FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES.
BILL: HB2104
Sponsor: Woods
TO AUTHORIZE THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO ENFORCE THE FEDERAL AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AND TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE.
BILL: HB2100
Sponsor: Allen
AN ACT TO CREATE AN OPT-OUT HIV SCREENING PROGRAM.
BILL: HB2092
Sponsor: Shepherd
TO REQUIRE THE PURCHASE OF ARKANSAS PRODUCTS FOR BUILDING PROJECTS OF THE STATE OR ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
BILL: HB2091
Sponsor: Shepherd
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN PERSONS WORKING ON BUILDING PROJECTS OF THE STATE OR ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
BILL: HB2090
Sponsor: Shepherd
TO REQUIRE THAT CERTAIN PERSONS BE GIVEN NOTICE OF BIDS ON BUILDING PROJECTS OF THE STATE OR ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE.
BILL: HB2086
Sponsor: J. Burris
AN ACT TO MODERNIZE THE MINIMUM WAGE LAW CONCERNING BUSINESS SPECIFIC ADJUSTMENTS TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.
BILL: HB2080
Sponsor: Hobbs
TO PROMOTE COMPETITION, INCREASE QUALITY, AND DECREASE COSTS IN THE HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET.
BILL: HB2056
Sponsor: Clemmer
TO REQUIRE HIV TESTING FOR ALL DEFENDANTS CHARGED WITH CERTAIN SEX OFFENSES.
BILL: HB2028
Sponsor: Perry
TO ESTABLISH CONSISTENCY IN THE LAWS CONCERNING ENGINEERS.
BILL: HB2022
Sponsor: Nickels
TO BRING SOLVENCY TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND, THE UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND, AND THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY SPECIAL FUND; AND TO FUND CLAIMS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
BILL: HB2009
Sponsor: Hubbard
THE ARKANSAS LEGAL WORKER'S ACT.
BILL: HB1991
Sponsor: Cozart
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS COMMITTEE AND TO AMEND THE NAME OF THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS COMMITTEE.
BILL: HB1987
Sponsor: Allen
TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF CONSUMER CREDIT INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYMENT PURPOSES.
BILL: HR1023
Sponsor: Tyler
PROCLAIMING APRIL 13, 2011, AS ARKANSAS SHRM HUMAN RESOURCE DAY.
BILL: HB1985
Sponsor: Biviano
AN ACT TO CREATE A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT COMMITTEE WITHIN THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD.
BILL: HB1983
Sponsor: D. Meeks
AN ACT TO CREATE THE HEALTHCARE FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE ACT.
BILL: HB1979
Sponsor: Westerman
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT ABORTIONS IN STATE-OWNED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES.
BILL: HB1966
Sponsor: Leding
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING BURIAL FURNITURE ASSOCIATED WITH HUMAN SKELETAL BURIAL REMAINS.
BILL: HB1965
Sponsor: Leding
TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR TRANSITIONING SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED TO THE MOST INTEGRATED SETTINGS.
BILL: HB1943
Sponsor: Dale
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THE ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT AS OR APPOINT A RECEIVER FOR PUBLIC WATER OR SEWER SYSTEMS THAT FAIL TO COMPLY WITH PUBLIC HEALTH LAWS OR ADEQUATELY OPERATE THEIR SYSTEMS.
BILL: HB1940
Sponsor: Nickels
TO REESTABLISH FAIRNESS, TRANSPARENCY, AND COMPETITION IN THE BIDDING PRACTICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLICLY FUNDED BUILDINGS, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND FACILITIES.
BILL: HB1939
Sponsor: Nickels
TO ENHANCE THE REGULATION OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS; TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS THAT ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER.
BILL: HB1938
Sponsor: Nickels
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE JURISDICTION OF THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD.
BILL: HB1935
Sponsor: Summers
AN ACT TO EXEMPT ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT CENTERS FROM HEALTH FACILITIES SERVICES LICENSING.
BILL: HB1932
Sponsor: T. Thompson
TO MODIFY THE LAW CONCERNING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Friday, March 4, 2011
BILL: HB1915
Sponsor: Tyler
AN ACT TO REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR GASTRIC PACEMAKERS.
BILL: HB1905
Sponsor: Woods
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
BILL: HB1887
Sponsor: Mayberry
AN ACT TO CREATE THE PAIN-CAPABLE UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1882
Sponsor: Leding
AN ACT TO ENCOURAGE FINANCIAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG LOW-INCOME ARKANSANS.
BILL: HB1881
Sponsor: Leding
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF WAGES AFTER TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND TO PROHIBIT UNAUTHORIZED DEDUCTIONS FROM PAY.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS OF ARKANSAS CONCERNING ABORTION.
BILL: SB722
Sponsor: J. Key
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR RECOUPMENT OF COSTS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY AUDIT BILL OF RIGHTS.
BILL: SB459
Sponsor: Crumbly
AN ACT TO DEFINE ARKANSAS RED COUNTIES AND TO ESTABLISH A REPORTING SYSTEM.
BILL: HB1855
Sponsor: B. Wilkins
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT ALL FACILITIES THAT PERFORM TEN OR MORE ABORTIONS EACH MONTH SHALL BE LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
BILL: HB1852
Sponsor: J. Roebuck
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT CERTAIN HEALTH FACILITIES MAKE DATA ON INFECTIONS AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
BILL: HB1840
Sponsor: Rice
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW ENACTED BY INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948 TO RESTORE THE STATUTORY INTENT OF THE 79TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
BILL: HB1839
Sponsor: Nickels
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM OF MISCLASSIFYING EMPLOYEES AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND TO INDIRECTLY AMEND INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948.
BILL: HB1831
Sponsor: McLean
AN ACT TO ALLOW MEDICAID RECIPIENTS DIRECT ACCESS TO A CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN WITHOUT REFERRAL FROM A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN.
BILL: HB1830
Sponsor: McLean
AN ACT TO RESTORE THE WORKER’S COMPENSATION CONCESSION FOR CHIROPRACTIC TO THE PREVIOUS LEVEL.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
BILL: SB341
Sponsor: Laverty
TO ESTABLISH A MEDICAID PROVIDER FEE FOR SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THE ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES WAIVER ADMINISTERED BY DDS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB296
Sponsor: Teague
AN ACT TO DEFINE THE INDIVIDUALS WHO QUALIFY AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES FOR PURPOSES OF OBTAINING MEDICAL RECORDS.
BILL: SB496
Sponsor: J. Dismang
TO ELIMINATE DUPLICATION OF STATUTES REGARDING THE ADULT MALTREATMENT ACT AND THE MEDICAID FRAUD ACT.
BILL: SB437
Sponsor: P. Malone
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE ROLE OF PHARMACISTS WITH REGARD TO EPHEDRINE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, OR PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE.
BILL: SB386
Sponsor: D. Johnson
CONCERNING THE DESIGNATION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
BILL: SB345
Sponsor: P. Malone
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM.
JONATHAN'S LAW: TO ESTABLISH SAFETY STANDARDS FOR ANCHORING SOCCER GOALS ON PLAYGROUNDS AND OTHER RECREATION AREAS.
BILL: HB1808
Sponsor: Hyde
TO EXEMPT THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS FROM THE ELEVATOR SAFETY LAW.
BILL: HB1801
Sponsor: King
TO ENACT THE MANDATED HEALTH BENEFITS REVIEW ACT.
BILL: HB1800
Sponsor: King
TO ENACT THE AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE ACT.
BILL: HB1789
Sponsor: Tyler
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR RECOUPMENT OF COSTS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY AUDIT BILL OF RIGHTS.
BILL: HB1788
Sponsor: Harris
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 SALES.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
BILL: HB1778
Sponsor: Leding
THE JASON FLATT ACT.
BILL: HB1776
Sponsor: Tyler
AN ACT TO ALLOW APPEALS REGARDING INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS TO BE HEARD BY THE INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
BILL: SB379
Sponsor: J. Key
AN ACT TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS.
BILL: SB27
Sponsor: J. Key
TO MANDATE THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT BE NOTIFIED IN THE EVENT THAT A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER TREATS A BURN THAT REASONABLY COULD BE CONNECTED TO CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.
BILL: HB1765
Sponsor: Wren
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE PRIORITY OF THE MEDICAID PROGRAM TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FROM THIRD PARTIES FOR CERTAIN MEDICAID COSTS.
BILL: HB1764
Sponsor: Wren
AN ACT TO CREATE DEFINITIONS REGARDING THIRD-PARTY RECOVERY OF CERTAIN MEDICAID COSTS.
Monday, February 28, 2011
BILL: SB401
Sponsor: Burnett
TO REVISE THE REAL ESTATE LICENSEE LIEN ACT.
BILL: HB1741
Sponsor: Lindsey
CONCERNING MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR 911 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATION CENTER PERSONNEL.
BILL: HB1728
Sponsor: Carter
AN ACT TO SPECIFY MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND TO AMEND REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR DISCHARGE FOR ABSENTEEISM, MISCONDUCT, AND FAILURE TO ACCEPT SUITABLE WORK.
BILL: HB1317
Sponsor: Tyler
AN ACT TO EXPAND THE IMMUNIZATION REGISTRY TO BETTER PROTECT THE CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS.
BILL: HB1627
Sponsor: Lampkin
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING FUND ACT.
BILL: HB1623
Sponsor: T. Thompson
AN ACT TO STREAMLINE THE PROCESS FOR CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS.
BILL: HB1604
Sponsor: Murdock
AN ACT TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR SICKLE CELL ANEMIA IN ARKANSAS AND TO REDUCE OVERALL HEALTH CARE COSTS.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
BILL: SB359
Sponsor: D. Johnson
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN WATER SYSTEMS TO MAINTAIN A LEVEL OF FLUORIDE TO PREVENT TOOTH DECAY.
BILL: SB355
Sponsor: Laverty
TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE MAY RECEIVE A STIPEND NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED TEN DOLLARS.
BILL: HB1600
Sponsor: Hyde
TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS UNDER NINETEEN YEARS OF AGE.
BILL: HB1598
Sponsor: Ratliff
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO RECOVER COSTS OF MEDICAL SERVICES FROM CERTAIN THIRD PARTIES.
BILL: HB1594
Sponsor: Allen
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT.
BILL: HB1593
Sponsor: Allen
AN ACT TO AMEND THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
BILL: HB1555
Sponsor: T. Bradford
CONCERNING THE SALE OF AIR CONDITIONING PARTS TO SCRAP METAL RECYCLERS.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
BILL: HB1486
Sponsor: McLean
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING BURIAL ASSOCIATIONS.
BILL: HB1485
Sponsor: McLean
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING EMBALMERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, AND FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENTS.
BILL: HB1475
Sponsor: McLean
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE ASSISTANCE THAT CHIROPRACTIC AIDES PROVIDE TO LICENSED CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIANS.
Monday, February 21, 2011
BILL: HB1453
Sponsor: Allen
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS REGARDING OVERSIGHT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAMS BY THE OFFICE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION.
BILL: HB1445
Sponsor: Nickels
TO CREATE CRIMINAL PROCEDURES AND PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO PROVIDE WAGES, FINAL COMPENSATION, OR WAGE SUPPLEMENTS TO AN EMPLOYEE.
BILL: HB1444
Sponsor: Wright
AN ACT TO ELIMINATE A GROWING EPIDEMIC IN THE PURCHASE OF PSEUDOEPHEDRINE AND SIMILAR DRUGS.
BILL: HB1315
Sponsor: Lindsey
TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
BILL: HB1431
Sponsor: Ingram
CONCERNING NOTICE PROCEDURES UNDER THE ARKANSAS WATER AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ACT.
TO REQUIRE CHILD-ONLY INDIVIDUAL HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1425
Sponsor: Hickerson
TO REMOVE INSURANCE RESTRICTIONS ON NONCOVERED DENTAL SERVICES AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, February 14, 2011
BILL: SB130
Sponsor: P. Malone
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF PHARMACISTS TO PROVIDE VACCINES AND IMMUNIZATIONS AND TO ADMINISTER CERTAIN MEDICATIONS.
BILL: HB1398
Sponsor: B. Wilkins
AN ACT TO AMEND REQUIREMENTS FOR NOTICE OF CERTAIN INCIDENTS AT LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES; TO REMOVE FINES FOR VIOLATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
BILL: HB1385
Sponsor: Allen
AN ACT TO REQUIRE LOW VOLTAGE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS IN NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION.
Monday, February 7, 2011
BILL: SB43
Sponsor: D. Johnson
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE PHYSICIANS AND NURSES TO APPLY FLUORIDE VARNISH TO A CHILD'S TEETH AFTER APPROPRIATE TRAINING.
BILL: SB42
Sponsor: D. Johnson
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE DENTAL HYGIENISTS TO PERFORM DENTAL HYGIENE PROCEDURES FOR PERSONS IN PUBLIC SETTINGS WITHOUT THE SUPERVISION OF A DENTIST.
BILL: HR1011
Sponsor: Moore
TO DESIGNATE APRIL AS PARKINSON'S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH.
BILL: HB1325
Sponsor: Nickels
AN ACT TO ADDRESS THE PRACTICE OF MISCLASSIFYING EMPLOYEES AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS FOR PURPOSES OF WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND TO INDIRECTLY AMEND INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948.
BILL: HB1324
Sponsor: Nickels
THE EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION ACT.
BILL: HB1323
Sponsor: Benedict
AN ACT TO EXEMPT COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS, FARMERS' MARKETS, AND OTHER SIMILAR FOOD SALES ENTITIES FROM PERMITS REQUIREMENTS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
BILL: HB1321
Sponsor: Tyler
TO ALLOW INMATES IN REHABILITATIVE PROGRAMS TO BE HOUSED AT THE ARKANSAS HEALTH CENTER.
BILL: HB1317
Sponsor: Tyler
AN ACT TO EXPAND THE IMMUNIZATION REGISTRY TO BETTER PROTECT THE CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS.
BILL: HB1316
Sponsor: Catlett
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO UTILIZE RADIO ENCRYPTION TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIAL PATIENT DATA.
BILL: HB1315
Sponsor: Lindsey
TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
BILL: SB165
Sponsor: D. Johnson
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE LICENSURE PROCESS FOR DENTISTS AND REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENISTS AND TO REMOVE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE REGARDING LICENSURE TESTING.
BILL: SB77
Sponsor: J. Taylor
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE KIDNEY DISEASE COMMISSION TO HONOR PERSONS WHO HAVE PROVIDED LIVING KIDNEY DONATIONS TO ARKANSANS IN NEED OF KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION.
BILL: HB1308
Sponsor: Allen
AN ACT TO CREATE THE MEDICAID GENERIC DRUG COMPETITION AND SAVINGS ACT AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CREATE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS FOR GENERIC DRUGS FOR MEDICAID RECIPIENT.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
BILL: HB1301
Sponsor: Hyde
TO AUTHORIZE THE CODIFICATION OF ACT 755 OF 2003, THE ARKANSAS COMMISSION ON EYE AND VISION CARE OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1299
Sponsor: Lovell
TO REPEAL THE LAW CONCERNING HAZARDOUS DUTY COMPENSATION.
BILL: HR1010
Sponsor: Dale
COMMENDING CARE CAP CONNECTIONS COMMUNITY CANCER PROJECT FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR MARY L. PHILIPS.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
BILL: HB1293
Sponsor: Linck
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT PRESCRIPTION DRUGS DELIVERED BY MAIL OR PRIVATE DELIVERY SERVICE BE SIGNED FOR BY THE INDIVIDUAL FOR WHOM THE PRESCRIPTION WAS WRITTEN.
Monday, January 31, 2011
BILL: SB112
Sponsor: Bledsoe
AN ACT TO CLARIFY ARKANSAS’S RABIES CONTROL ACT.
BILL: HB1279
Sponsor: Leding
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PROTECT MALTREATED ADULTS.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
BILL: SB113
Sponsor: Bledsoe
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE POLICIES FROM OFFERING COVERAGE FOR ABORTIONS EXCEPT THROUGH A SEPARATE RIDER.
BILL: HB1249
Sponsor: D. Altes
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW CONCERNING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
BILL: HB1248
Sponsor: B. Wilkins
AN ACT TO REMOVE THE SUNSET PROVISION PERTAINING TO FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT FEES.
BILL: HB1247
Sponsor: B. Wilkins
AN ACT TO ENSURE THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF EXEMPTIONS FROM THE REQUIREMENTS TO TEST NEWBORN INFANTS AND FROM THE REQUIREMENTS TO IMMUNIZE NURSING HOME RESIDENTS.
Monday, January 24, 2011
BILL: HB1217
Sponsor: Tyler
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES TO BILL MEDICAID DIRECTLY FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
BILL: HB1211
Sponsor: Mayberry
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF A QUALIFYING DIAGNOSIS THAT ESTABLISHES CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES.
BILL: HB1205
Sponsor: Mauch
THE ARKANSAS WATER ADDITIVE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT.
BILL: HB1172
Sponsor: Hall
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES TO ENTER INTO COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTERS.
Monday, January 10, 2011
BILL: HB1058
Sponsor: D. Altes
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW CONCERNING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
BILL: HB1057
Sponsor: D. Altes
AN ACT TO REQUIRE EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND.
BILL: HB1054
Sponsor: D. Altes
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES TO CONDUCT REEMPLOYMENT INTERVIEWS TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
BILL: HB1053
Sponsor: D. Meeks
AN ACT TO ENSURE FREEDOM OF CHOICE IN HEALTH CARE FOR ALL ARKANSANS; AND TO PREVENT INVOLUNTARY ENROLLMENTS IN HEALTH CARE INSURANCE PROGRAMS.
BILL: HB1043
Sponsor: D. Altes
TO ENACT THE REUSABLE SHOPPING BAG ACT; TO PROHIBIT A STORE FROM PROVIDING A SINGLE-USE CARRYOUT BAG TO A CUSTOMER; TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF REUSABLE BAGS.
BILL: HB1029
Sponsor: D. Altes
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM.
BILL: HB1013
Sponsor: Nickels
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST A CONTRACTOR FOR KNOWINGLY EMPLOYING A WORKER WITHOUT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES.