PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE
Referred Bills
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013
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CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE BY SCHOOL PERSONNEL TO CHILDREN EXPERIENCING A LIFE-THREATENING ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION DUE TO FOOD ALLERGIES.
TO REQUIRE PERSONS AND ENTITIES TO COMPLY WITH ARKANSAS TAX LAW IN ORDER TO QUALIFY AS MEDICAID PROVIDERS.
TO CREATE THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
TO PROHIBIT AN EMPLOYER FROM REQUIRING OR REQUESTING A CURRENT OR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE FROM DISCLOSING HIS OR HER USERNAME OR PASSWORD FOR A SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT.
TO PROHIBIT SEX OFFENDERS FROM PROVIDING SERVICES THROUGH THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
Friday, April 12, 2013
TO ESTABLISH THE WHOLE CHILD - WHOLE COMMUNITY RECOGNITION PROGRAM.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
TO ESTABLISH TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPENSATED IN-HOME CAREGIVERS.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION AND THE LAW REGARDING OPTOMETRY.
TO CLARIFY THAT ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES IS PERMITTED.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
TO REQUIRE THAT IN-HOME CAREGIVERS WHO ARE PAID THROUGH MEDICAID BE TESTED FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE AND UNDERGO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.
TO PROVIDE PARITY FOR MAMMOGRAPHY SERVICES REIMBURSEMENT.
TO BAR THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS BY THE STATE TO CERTAIN ENTITIES.
Monday, April 8, 2013
TO ADJUST WEEKLY UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT AMOUNTS TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE FEDERAL NONREDUCTION RULE ON BENEFITS.
TO REQUIRE THAT APPLICANTS FOR AND RECIPIENTS OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS BE TESTED FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE.
TO ADDRESS LONG-TERM CARE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.
TO REQUIRE A MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDER TO WARN A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OF A CREDIBLE THREAT BY A PATIENT.
TO BE KNOWN AS CARTER’S LAW; AND TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF EDUCATION REGARDING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 11-10-210 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION SYSTEM.
TO REGULATE PHYSICIAN DISPENSING OF LEGEND DRUGS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE MEDICAL BOARD TO REGULATE PHYSICIAN DISPENSING OF LEGEND DRUGS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LICENSING OF THE STATE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS.
TO ENSURE THAT VULNERABLE CITIZENS RECEIVE MEDICATIONS FOR LIFE-ALTERING ILLNESS; AND TO CREATE THE CONTINUITY OF CARE ACT OF 2013.
Friday, April 5, 2013
TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSED QUALIFIED INTERPRETERS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF, DEAFBLIND, HARD OF HEARING, OR ORAL DEAF.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
TO CREATE THE HEALTHCARE QUALITY AND PAYMENT POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL SALE OF BEDDING.
TO REQUIRE THAT THE UNEMPLOYMENT STABILIZATION TAX SHALL BE CREDITED TO THE SEPARATE ACCOUNT OF EACH EMPLOYER; AND TO AMEND THE STABILIZATION TAX RATES FOR THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPUTATION OF FUTURE CONTRIBUTION RATES FOR EMPLOYERS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
TO REGULATE MOTOR CARRIERS IN RELATION TO WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAWS.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LICENSING BY THE COSMETOLOGY TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
TO REGULATE PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS' MAINTENANCE AND USE OF MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LISTS FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
TO CLARIFY THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND THE ARKANSAS POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO THE ADOPTION OF STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLANS.
TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR DISQUALIFICATION FROM UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AFTER DISCHARGE FOR MISCONDUCT.
TO ESTABLISH TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPENSATED IN-HOME CAREGIVERS.
Monday, April 1, 2013
TO REQUIRE BIRTHING FACILITIES TO PERFORM PULSE OXIMETRY SCREENINGS FOR CRITICAL CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE ON NEWBORNS BEFORE DISCHARGE.
TO AMEND THE FIREWORKS LAWS; AND TO CLARIFY AND MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE FIREWORKS LAWS.
TO ALLOW THE MEDICAL BOARD TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO CREDENTIALING ORGANIZATIONS FOR HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR WORKING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO REMAIN IN THE WORKFORCE; AND TO REMOVE THE EARNED INCOME LIMIT ON MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY FOR WORKING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
CONCERNING INFORMATION RELEASED FROM THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES DATABASE.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
TO CLARIFY THE PENALTIES FOR MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS IN APPLICATIONS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES TO TRACK FALSE STATEMENTS AND TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
Friday, March 22, 2013
TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO DONATE PROPERTY TO COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CLINICS AND CENTERS.
TO AMEND THE MEDICAID FAIRNESS ACT TO STRENGTHEN DUE PROCESS FOR PROVIDERS WHO DELIVER SERVICES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSED QUALIFIED INTERPRETERS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF, DEAFBLIND, HARD OF HEARING, OR ORAL DEAF.
TO CREATE THE TITLE OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE; AND TO ESTABLISH THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSING.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
TO CLARIFY THE DUTY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES REGARDING UNEMPLOYMENT INELIGIBILITY FOR FAILURE TO ACCEPT OR SEEK SUITABLE WORK; AND TO REQUIRE QUARTERLY REPORTS TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF A CHILD SAFETY CENTER; AND TO ESTABLISH ACCESS FOR SPECIALIZED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
TO AMEND UNCODIFIED SECTION 1 OF ACT 274 OF 2013 TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN DRUGS FROM THE DEFINITION OF THERAPEUTIC CLASS.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS PEER REVIEW FAIRNESS ACT.
TO REGULATE FEES CHARGED BY THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN COUNSELING.
Friday, March 15, 2013
TO REQUIRE AN INTERIM STUDY TO IMPROVE SWIMMING POOL WATER QUALITY AND REDUCE RECREATIONAL WATER ILLNESSES.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE CURRENT RESOURCE OR ASSET LIMITS FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) AND THE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF).
CONCERNING CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROVIDERS.
TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT LOW VOLTAGE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS BE PLACED IN NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HOMES.
TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO BE APPROPRIATELY REIMBURSED FOR MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND SERVICES PROVIDED.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND STABILITY OF ARKANSAS FAMILIES; TO STRENGTHEN VOLUNTARY HOME VISITATION PROGRAMS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO AWARD GRANTS FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES RELATING TO ASBESTOS ABATEMENT, STABILIZATION, AND REMEDIATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
SUPPORTING THE MODERNIZATION OF THE FEDERAL TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT OF 1976.
AN ACT TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES RULES BE SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR.
TO MANAGE EXPANSION OF MEDICAID-COVERED EARLY INTERVENTION DAY TREATMENT SERVICES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE WAITING PERIOD FOR AN ABORTION.
THE TRANSPARENCY IN HEALTH CARE CREDENTIALS ACT.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING FUND ACT.
TO CREATE A PRESUMPTION THAT FIREFIGHTERS WHO DEVELOP CERTAIN FORMS OF CANCER DEVELOPED THOSE CANCERS THROUGH THEIR WORK AS FIREFIGHTERS.
TO AMEND CERTAIN LAWS CONCERNING WATER QUALITY STANDARDS; TO IMPROVE THE PROCESS FOR REFINING AND REVISING WATER QUALITY STANDARDS; AND TO CREATE COST-EFFECTIVE ATTAINMENT STRATEGIES.
CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS TO SERVE AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS.
TO MAKE CERTAIN REVISIONS TO THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.
TO AVOID UNNECESSARY EXPANSION IN MEDICAID COSTS AND SERVICES RELATED TO EARLY INTERVENTION DAY TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF WOMEN AND FAMILIES IN ARKANSAS.
TO MAKE CERTAIN REVISIONS TO REFORM THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION AND THE LAW REGARDING OPTOMETRY.
TO GOVERN THE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE OF CERTAIN MEDICAID PROVIDERS.
AN ACT REGARDING THE ALZHEIMER'S ADVISORY COUNCIL.
TO CLARIFY THE RIGHT OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND AN OWNER OR OPERATOR TO ACCESS PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF INVESTIGATION, SITE ASSESSMENT, OR CORRECTIVE ACTION.
TO PROPOSE AN INTERIM STUDY OF THE EFFECTS OF REPEALING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATES OF NEED AND PERMITS OF APPROVAL FOR NURSING HOMES.
TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATES OF NEED AND PERMITS OF APPROVAL FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, EXCEPT NURSING HOMES AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES.
TO TRANSFER THE DUTIES OF THE HEALTH SERVICES PERMITTING AGENCY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE COST OF WORK REQUIRING A CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS COMMITTEE; AND TO AMEND THE NAME OF THE RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS COMMITTEE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING A HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE AND MEDICAID EXPANSION.
Monday, March 11, 2013
TO EXEMPT ORGANIZED CAMPS AND RELIGIOUS AND NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTERS FROM THE DEFINITION OF EMPLOYEE UNDER THE MINIMUM WAGE LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
SUPPORTING TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY REGARDING MATERIALS COLLECTED FOR RECYCLING.
TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT MASSAGE THERAPY SCHOOL STUDENTS BE TESTED FOR TUBERCULOSIS.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD TO ISSUE UNRESTRICTED LICENSES TO PRACTICE MEDICINE TO CERTAIN UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES FACULTY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LICENSING OF TATTOO ARTISTS.
TO ALLOW A SCHOOL NURSE TO ADMINISTER AUTO-INJECTABLE EPINEPHRINE TO A PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO REQUIRE FULL PAYMENT OF WAGES AFTER TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT.
TO AMEND THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW ENACTED BY INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948; AND TO REGULATE FINAL SETTLEMENTS OF CLAIMS INVOLVING JOINT PETITIONS.
TO CREATE THE HEALTHCARE REFORM ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE THAT RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS MAKE EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
TO RESTRICT THE PRESCRIBING OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES BY EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PHYSICIANS.
TO ADDRESS LONG-TERM CARE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.
TO ENHANCE THE COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE FEES RESULTING FROM THE STATE MANDATE FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE.
TO AMEND THE FIREWORKS LAWS; AND TO CLARIFY AND MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE FIREWORKS LAWS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO THE PROMULGATION OF WATER QUALITY STANDARDS; TO IMPROVE THE PROCESS FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING WATER QUALITY STANDARDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROHIBIT AN EMPLOYER FROM REQUIRING OR REQUESTING A CURRENT OR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE FROM DISCLOSING HIS OR HER USERNAME OR PASSWORD FOR A SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT.
TO CREATE THE HEALTHCARE FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE ACT.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS COMMITTEE.
TO CLARIFY THE REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PHYSICIAN OFFICE-BASED SURGERY BY ASSIGNING THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY TO THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD.
CONCERNING INSURANCE FRAUD BY CERTAIN PERSONS; AND CONCERNING CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN PRACTICES AND THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS.
CONCERNING FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
TO REVIEW THE LAW REGARDING THE STATE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
TO CREATE THE MEDICAID MENTAL HEALTH RESTRUCTURING ACT.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING RECOUPMENT OF PAYMENTS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Friday, March 8, 2013
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TRUST FUND.
TO REPEAL THE EXEMPTION OF REAL ESTATE AGENTS FROM THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE; AND TO ENSURE THAT PEER REVIEW COMMITTEES FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS ARE AFFORDED CONFIDENTIALITY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REINSTATE THE MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS CONCERNING BODY ARTISTS AND TO CLARIFY THE NATURE AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF LAWS AND RULES REGARDING BODY ARTISTS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS RELATING TO MUNICIPAL SEWAGE SYSTEMS.
TO REQUIRE REVOCATION OF THE LICENSE OF A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A SEX CRIME; AND TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF PATIENTS OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS BY REQUIRING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.
TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE TO ENFORCE SAFETY ON ALL PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS.
TO INCREASE THE INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL PERMIT FEE.
TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR TUBERCULOSIS TESTING OF HOME HEALTH WORKERS.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
TO REQUIRE A MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDER TO WARN A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OF A CREDIBLE THREAT BY A PATIENT.
TO CLARIFY THE LAWS REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF WATER POLLUTION PERMITS; TO CLARIFY THE FINANCIAL ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR NONMUNICIPAL DOMESTIC SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS; AND TO CREATE THE WATER PERFORMANCE BOND FUND.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
AMEND THE LAW REGARDING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO A VARIETY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICE PROVIDERS.
TO STREAMLINE THE PROCESS FOR REVIEW OF CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND THE ARKANSAS POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY COMMISSION; AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
TO STREAMLINE THE PROCESS FOR REVIEW OF CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND THE ARKANSAS POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY COMMISSION; AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
TO REMOVE PROOF OF FREEDOM FROM CONTROL FROM THE EXCEPTIONS TO THE DEFINITION OF EMPLOYEE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
Friday, March 1, 2013
TO CLARIFY INSPECTION AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR RIDES AND ATTRACTIONS OWNED AND OPERATED BY NONPROFIT, RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, OR FAIR ORGANIZATIONS.
THE ARKANSAS NIGHTTIME ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT.
TO CREATE THE MEDICAID PRIMARY CARE CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SHARED-SAVINGS PILOT PROGRAM.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPANSION OF TESTING OF NEWBORN INFANTS FOR GENETIC DISORDERS.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING THE VALIDITY OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-COUNTY REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT THAT HAS LESS THAN THE POPULATION REQUIRED FOR THE CREATION OF A REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT.
TO ALLOW SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS TO ADMINISTER GLUCAGON TO STUDENTS FOR ANY TYPE OF DIABETES; AND TO CLARIFY AN INTERNAL REFERENCE.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
TO BE KNOWN AS CARTER’S LAW; AND TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF EDUCATION REGARDING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME.
TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR WORKING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO REMAIN IN THE WORKFORCE; AND TO REMOVE THE EARNED INCOME LIMIT ON MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY FOR WORKING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Monday, February 25, 2013
TO CREATE THE TRUTH IN HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONER ADVERTISING ACT.
TO REQUIRE BIRTHING FACILITIES TO PERFORM PULSE OXIMETRY SCREENINGS FOR CRITICAL CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE ON NEWBORNS BEFORE DISCHARGE.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PROSTHETIC DEVICE BE PRESCRIBED BY A PHYSICIAN.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
TO RAISE THE ARKANSAS STATE MINIMUM WAGE FOR EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN PART-TIME STUDENT EMPLOYEES.
TO AMEND THE PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK TRUST FUND ACT.
TO CLARIFY THE RIGHT OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND AN OWNER OR OPERATOR TO ACCESS PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF INVESTIGATION, SITE ASSESSMENT, OR CORRECTIVE ACTION.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HUMAN HEARTBEAT PROTECTION ACT; TO PROTECT UNBORN CHILDREN.
Monday, February 18, 2013
AN ACT TO CREATE THE PAIN-CAPABLE UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Friday, February 15, 2013
TO REQUIRE THAT IN-HOME CAREGIVERS WHO ARE PAID THROUGH MEDICAID BE TESTED FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE AND UNDERGO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
TO CLARIFY THE IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR ACTIVE DUTY PERSONNEL TO PURCHASE PSEUDOEPHEDRINE AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE LAWS REGARDING MEDICARE WAIVERS.
AN ACT TO MODERNIZE REFERENCES TO THE NATIONAL AND STATE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS.
TO ALLOW APPLICANTS FOR NURSING LICENSURE TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY TO SIT FOR A LICENSING EXAMINATION BEFORE ENTERING A NURSING PROGRAM.
TO REQUIRE REVOCATION OF THE LICENSE OF A CHIROPRACTOR CONVICTED OF A SEX CRIME; TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF PATIENTS OF CHIROPRACTORS FOUND GUILTY OF SEX CRIMES BY REQUIRING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HUMAN HEARTBEAT PROTECTION ACT; TO PROTECT UNBORN CHILDREN.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
AN ACT TO PROVIDE LOCAL CONTROL OVER FLUORIDE LEVELS IN WATER SYSTEMS.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR FILING AND FINALIZING ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OF DETERMINATIONS BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FRAUD PREVENTION PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF A MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FRAUD PREVENTION PROGRAM.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HUMAN HEARTBEAT PROTECTION ACT; TO PROTECT UNBORN CHILDREN.
TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING THE USE OF THE MONEY IN THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING FUND; AND TO ELIMINATE THE GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING FUND ACT.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
TO CLARIFY THE LAWS REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF WATER POLLUTION PERMITS; TO CLARIFY THE FINANCIAL ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR NONMUNICIPAL DOMESTIC SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS; AND TO CREATE THE WATER PERFORMANCE BOND FUND.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENTS FOR NURSING PROFESSIONALS.
Monday, January 28, 2013
TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS BY REMOVING SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE ROLE OF PHARMACISTS WITH REGARD TO AND TO IMPROVE THE PROCESS FOR IDENTIFYING PURCHASERS OF EPHEDRINE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, OR PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE.
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF PRESCRIPTION UNDER THE PHARMACY ACT.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY TO DETERMINE AND PREPARE A LIST OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS THAT ARE CONSIDERED SPECIALTY DRUGS BY A PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE MASSAGE THERAPY ACT.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING MEDICAID PAYMENTS TO CHIROPRACTORS FOR CHIROPRACTIC CARE.
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE LAW CONCERNING THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY.
TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS PREVAILING WAGE LAW AND TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY TO CITIES AND COUNTIES FOR CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
TO CLARIFY THE LAWS GOVERNING LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
TO CREATE THE HEALTH CARE INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE LAWS REGARDING HEALTH PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE BENEFITS.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE POLICIES FROM OFFERING COVERAGE FOR ABORTIONS EXCEPT THROUGH A SEPARATE RIDER.
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "CHILD" UNDER THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO PROTECT CERTAIN WATER SYSTEMS AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN CITIES FROM CHEMICAL ADDITIVE REQUIREMENTS.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE PAIN-CAPABLE UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ENACT THE REUSABLE SHOPPING BAG ACT; TO PROHIBIT A STORE FROM PROVIDING A SINGLE-USE CARRYOUT BAG TO A CUSTOMER; AND TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF REUSABLE BAGS.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES TO CONDUCT REEMPLOYMENT INTERVIEWS TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
Monday, January 14, 2013
TO SPECIFY THE CALCULATION PROCESS FOR MAXIMUM UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
AN ACT TO INCLUDE HOMEMADE SALSA AMONG COTTAGE FOODS EXEMPT FROM REGULATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
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