STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS- HOUSE
Referred Bills
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
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TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS FIRE PROTECTION LICENSING BOARD AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THAT THE ARKANSAS STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION HAS NO JURISDICTION OVER CLAIMS AGAINST THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR ACTS COMMITTED BY JUVENILES.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
CONCERNING CERTAIN VOTING PROCEDURES AND VOTER PRIVACY.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
CONCERNING EXEMPTIONS TO THE PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES ACT.
Friday, April 12, 2013
TO CREATE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE TAXATION OF NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
TO ALLOW A COUNTY WITH ELECTRONIC VOTER REGISTRATION RECORDS TO DESIGNATE VOTE CENTERS; AND TO ALLOW VOTERS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES TO VOTE IN ONE SITE REGARDLESS OF PRECINCT.
GRANTING REPRESENTATIVE AUTHORITY TO THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION FOR GOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION WITH WILDLIFE PURPOSES.
TO PROMOTE HONESTY AND INTEGRITY IN COUNTY BOARDS OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR THE REMOVAL OF A MEMBER OF A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS UPON PUBLIC COMPLAINT.
TO CREATE THE VOTER INTEGRITY UNIT WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE; TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE AND THOROUGH INVESTIGATIONS OF ALLEGED ELECTION MISCONDUCT; AND TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF ELECTIONS.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE LICENSING OF VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
CONCERNING CERTAIN VOTING PROCEDURES AND VOTER PRIVACY.
Monday, April 8, 2013
TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR FILING FOR OFFICE BY A NONPARTISAN JUDICIAL CANDIDATE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PETITIONS FOR AN ELECTION ON ALDERMANIC FORM OF GOVERNMENT IN A CITY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN ELECTION CRIMES.
TO CREATE THE VOTER INTEGRITY UNIT WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE; TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE AND THOROUGH INVESTIGATIONS OF ALLEGED ELECTION MISCONDUCT; AND TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF ELECTIONS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ASSISTANCE TO DISABLED VOTERS.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
TO REVISE THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1985; TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 12-10-318.
TO REQUIRE THE FILING OF CERTAIN INFORMATION CONCERNING REAPPORTIONMENT WITH THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE AND SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES BOARD AND THE ARKANSAS FIRE TRAINING ACADEMY.
TO ALLOW THE GOVERNMENTAL BONDING BOARD TO SEEK CIVIL REMEDIES ON BEHALF OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, OFFICER, OR EMPLOYEE AND TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING THE AVAILABLE REMEDIES AND THE GOVERNMENTAL BONDING BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
TO REQUIRE SUPERVISOR APPROVAL FOR CIVILIAN PASSENGERS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT PATROL VEHICLES.
TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF THE MEDICAID INSPECTOR GENERAL AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PROCUREMENT LAWS AS THEY RELATE TO MINORITY VENDORS.
TO RESTRICT A MEMBER OF A CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSION FROM SEEKING ANOTHER CIVIL OFFICE DURING THE MEMBER'S TERM OF SERVICE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION; TO EXPAND THE TYPES OF SPORTS UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION.
TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES BOARD.
Monday, April 1, 2013
CONCERNING THE REENTRY INTO SOCIETY BY A PERSON IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION OR OTHER CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
TO ALLOW CERTAIN EMPLOYEES TO DONATE ACCRUED SICK LEAVE OR ACCRUED ANNUAL LEAVE TO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHO IS EMPLOYED BY THE SAME STATE EMPLOYER AND HAS A SEVERE ILLNESS OR HAS AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER WHO IS SEVERELY ILL.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RECORDS MAINTAINED DURING EARLY VOTING.
TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING A MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
TO PREVENT ELECTION MISCONDUCT; TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING ABSENTEE BALLOTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING A MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
TO ENSURE THAT CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE ARE QUALIFIED; TO REQUIRE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CANDIDATES BEFORE THE ELECTION; AND TO PREVENT CANDIDATES CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES FROM RUNNING FOR PUBLIC OFFICE.
TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY WITH RESPECT TO INITIATED ACTS; AND TO REQUIRE MORE COMPLETE DISCLOSURE BY BALLOT QUESTION COMMITTEES AND LEGISLATIVE QUESTION COMMITTEES.
TO AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM PETITIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR REMITTING FUNDS ASSOCIATED WITH UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE ACTIVITY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN PERSONS MAKING A WHISTLEBLOWER CLAIM.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE OLD STATE HOUSE COMMISSION AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM COMMISSION AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING A MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
TO PROVIDE A FRANCHISE TAX PENALTY AND INTEREST AMNESTY PROGRAM.
Monday, March 18, 2013
TO ALIGN ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTIONS WITH GENERAL ELECTIONS; TO AMEND OTHER PROVISIONS OF LAW CONCERNING BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF CORRECTIONS.
TO ALLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO USE AN ALTERNATIVE OR SECONDARY ADDRESS TO RECEIVE LETTERS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM STATE AGENCIES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN VOTING PROCEDURES; AND TO PROTECT THE BALLOT SECRECY AND PRIVACY OF VOTERS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE A CONTRACTOR WHO BIDS ON A PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO MAINTAIN RECORDS; TO PERMIT THE INSPECTION OF RECORDS; AND TO IMPOSE A CIVIL PENALTY.
TO ADDRESS SPECIAL ELECTIONS, MILLAGE ELECTIONS, AND SCHOOL ELECTIONS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN ELECTIONS.
TO PROTECT A LAST VOTE; TO ALLOW A VOTE CAST BY ABSENTEE BALLOT BEFORE THE DEATH OF A VOTER TO BE COUNTED; AND TO REPEAL A PORTION OF THE ABSENTEE BALLOT LAW.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF STATE AGENCY PUBLICATIONS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
CONCERNING THE APPLICATION OF ARKANSAS LAW AND UNITED STATES LAW.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PETITIONS FOR AN ELECTION ON ALDERMANIC FORM OF GOVERNMENT IN A CITY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE NAMING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, OR FACILITIES.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES TO FOLLOW THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT.
TO REGULATE PROCEDURES FOR SALES OF TAX-DELINQUENT LANDS; TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF THE LAND COMMISSIONER TO ACCEPT AND REJECT BIDS.
TO PROMOTE THE RIGHTS GUARANTEED BY THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION; TO PROTECT A CITIZEN'S RIGHT TO OBSERVE AND RECORD PUBLIC EVENTS.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF WASTE AND FRAUD DATA-MINING SERVICES, CONSULTANT SERVICES, AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES; AND TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF WASTE AND FRAUD IN THE STATE'S SOCIAL SERVICE SPENDING PROGRAMS.
TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES INSPECTOR GENERAL.
TO PROVIDE EXPANDED CHARITABLE IMMUNITY FOR CHURCHES OR OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP THAT ALSO ARE POLLING SITES ON THOSE DAYS WHEN THE CHURCH OR OTHER PLACE OF WORSHIP IS USED AS A POLLING SITE.
TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF THE MEDICAID INSPECTOR GENERAL; AND TO DEVELOP AND TEST NEW METHODS OF MEDICAID CLAIMS AND UTILIZATION REVIEW.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW REGARDING THE COLLECTION OF DATA PERTAINING TO CERTAIN TASK FORCES AND COMMISSIONS.
TO PROTECT STATE EMPLOYEES FROM A HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING GRIEVANCES FILED BY STATE EMPLOYEES; AND TO AMEND THE PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN APPEALS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING CANDIDATES FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICES.
TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
CONCERNING THE FEE ASSOCIATED WITH AN APPLICATION FOR A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSE; PROVIDING FOR A REDUCED FEE FOR CERTAIN PERSONS IN ORDER TO ALLOW MORE ARKANSANS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROTECT THEMSELVES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, March 11, 2013
TO CLARIFY ARKANSAS LAW RELATED TO NOTARIES PUBLIC.
AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF CORRECTION TO IMPLEMENT A COPAY CHARGE FOR INMATE-INITIATED HEALTH CARE REQUESTS.
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "EXEMPT COMMODITIES AND SERVICES" IN THE ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW.
TO AMEND THE GUARANTEED ENERGY COST SAVINGS ACT AND TO ALLOW STATE AGENCIES TO USE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS FOR DEBT SERVICE RELATED TO A GUARANTEED ENERGY COST SAVINGS CONTRACT.
REGARDING SETTLEMENT DISPOSITION IN CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWSUITS BROUGHT BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE CAPITOL ZONING DISTRICT COMMISSION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN PROCEDURES FOR ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PERFORMANCE OF CERTAIN ELECTION DUTIES; TO REQUIRE THE COUNTY CLERK PERFORM CERTAIN ELECTION DUTIES INSTEAD OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE LAW; TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF PAPER BALLOTS OR ELECTRONIC VOTING MACHINES IN SCHOOL ELECTIONS.
TO PREVENT ELECTION MISCONDUCT; AND TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR ABSENTEE VOTING.
TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR COUNTING AND REPORTING VOTING RESULTS BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR ADOPTION OF RULES AND AMENDMENTS AND THE REPEAL OF RULES; TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR PUBLISHING "THE ARKANSAS REGISTER".
TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR FILING FOR OFFICE BY A NONPARTISAN JUDICIAL CANDIDATE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES BOARD AND THE ARKANSAS FIRE TRAINING ACADEMY.
TO CREATE THE STATE AND FEDERAL RELATIONS JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN PROCEDURAL DATES IN ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN PETITIONS.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING INDEPENDENT MUNICIPAL CANDIDATES; TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES AND INDEPENDENT MUNICIPAL CANDIDATES.
TO ASSIST NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS; AND TO ALLOW NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PURCHASE SURPLUS PUBLIC COMMODITIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING RULE MAKING BY AGENCIES; TO REQUIRE FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENTS BE FILED WITH ALL RULES; AND TO REQUIRE WRITTEN FINDINGS FROM THE AGENCY WHEN A SUBSTANTIAL FINANCIAL IMPACT EXISTS.
TO BE KNOWN AS THE NONPARTISAN LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2013.
TO ENCOURAGE OVERSIGHT OF STATE AGENCIES; TO REQUIRE PERIODIC REVIEW OF ALL STATE AGENCIES; AND TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO STATE AGENCIES TO PREVENT WASTE.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION SYSTEM.
TO ALLOW COUNTY CLERKS TO USE ELECTRONIC POLL BOOKS; TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO MAINTAIN AN ELECTRONIC VOTER REGISTRATION LIST; TO ALLOW COUNTY CLERKS ACCESS TO AN ELECTRONIC LIST.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE LICENSURE OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS.
TO PROVIDE FAIRNESS IN BIDDING FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS.
PERTAINING TO THE DIVISION OF COUNTY OPERATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING INFRINGEMENTS OF THE CONSTITUTIONALLY PROTECTED RIGHTS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS OR ITS CITIZENS VIA A FEDERAL ACT DEEMED TO BE UNCONSTITUTIONAL; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND PROFESSIONAL SURVEYORS TO IMPOSE FEES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RUNOFF ELECTIONS FOR COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL OFFICERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONEERING; AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN ELECTIONEERING PRACTICES.
TO ALLOW CERTAIN EMPLOYEES TO DONATE ACCRUED SICK LEAVE OR ACCRUED ANNUAL LEAVE TO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHO IS EMPLOYED BY THE SAME STATE EMPLOYER AND HAS A SEVERE ILLNESS OR HAS AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER WHO IS SEVERELY ILL.
TO ALLOW THE GOVERNMENTAL BONDING BOARD TO SEEK CIVIL REMEDIES ON BEHALF OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, OFFICER, OR EMPLOYEE AND TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING THE AVAILABLE REMEDIES AND THE GOVERNMENTAL BONDING BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN FEES UNDER THE ARKANSAS HAZMAT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT.
TO CLARIFY THAT THE ARKANSAS STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION HAS NO JURISDICTION OVER CLAIMS AGAINST THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR ACTS COMMITTED BY JUVENILES.
TO ESTABLISH THE TEAM ARKANSAS SYSTEM; TO AUTHORIZE AN AWARD TO A STATE EMPLOYEE OR GROUP OF STATE EMPLOYEES WHO MAKES A SUGGESTION THAT RESULTS IN SAVINGS TO THE STATE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO ALLOW A COUNTY WITH ELECTRONIC VOTER REGISTRATION RECORDS TO DESIGNATE VOTE CENTERS; AND TO ALLOW VOTERS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES TO VOTE IN ONE SITE REGARDLESS OF PRECINCT.
TO PROVIDE INCREASED ACCESSIBILITY TO STATE GOVERNMENT REGULATORY DATA; AND TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A DATABASE OF REGULATORY DATA FOR EACH STATE AGENCY.
TO ENCOURAGE THE EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION OF STATE AGENCIES; AND TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO REVIEW OLD RULES.
TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF PROSECUTING ATTORNEY AS A NONPARTISAN OFFICE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DATES OF CERTAIN ELECTIONS.
Friday, March 8, 2013
CONCERNING EXEMPTIONS TO THE PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES ACT.
TO MAKE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS HERITAGE A NONVOTING EX OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE ARKANSAS HISTORY COMMISSION.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
REQUIRING CERTAIN DATA TO BE COLLECTED FROM PERSONS IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
TO ENSURE THAT A RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS BE USED TO DETERMINE POPULATION FOR APPORTIONMENT PURPOSES; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION TO COLLECT AND MAINTAIN RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS INFORMATION OF INCARCERATED PERSONS.
TO REMOVE FROM THE GOVERNOR'S DISASTER EMERGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES THE POWER TO SUSPEND OR LIMIT THE SALE, DISPENSING, OR TRANSPORTATION OF FIREARMS.
TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO CREATE A COMPENSATION EQUALITY POLICY; AND TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO BE TRANSPARENT CONCERNING EQUAL COMPENSATION FOR EQUAL SERVICES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE LICENSING OF VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LICENSING OF POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS.
TO PREVENT CANDIDATES FROM RUNNING FOR MORE THAN ONE (1) OFFICE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO REQUIRE THAT CONTRACTS FOR NONEMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION BE AWARDED BY COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS AND SUBMITTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CHANGES OF POLLING SITES.
GRANTING REPRESENTATIVE AUTHORITY TO THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION FOR GOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION WITH WILDLIFE PURPOSES.
TO AMEND THE ELECTION PROCESS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTOR POSITIONS.
TO AMEND THE PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF PAPER BALLOTS OR ELECTRONIC VOTING MACHINES IN A SCHOOL ELECTION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN ELECTION ADMINISTRATION DUTIES; AND TO REQUIRE THE COUNTY CLERK TO PERFORM CERTAIN ELECTION DUTIES IN LIEU OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
TO ESTABLISH AN OPEN BLANKET PRIMARY TO ENSURE THE ELECTION OF THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATE; AND TO REFORM ELECTION LAWS AND PROCEDURES TO PRESERVE PUBLIC MONEY AND RESOURCES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION PRECINCTS AND BALLOT REPORTING; TO DEFINE "PRECINCT"; TO LIMIT PRECINCT SIZE TO THREE THOUSAND (3,000) REGISTERED VOTERS.
CONCERNING CERTAIN VOTING PROCEDURES AND VOTER PRIVACY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BALLOTS IN CERTAIN ELECTIONS.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM JOB ORDER CONTRACTING BID AWARD AMOUNT.
TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL OFFENSES REGARDING ELECTIONS.
Monday, March 4, 2013
TO REGULATE THE MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION OF RECORDS OF THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS; TO ESTABLISH THE "ADOPT A DOCUMENT PROGRAM".
Friday, March 1, 2013
TO PERMIT THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO THREE (3) IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR A PERSON FIVE (5) TO THIRTEEN (13) YEARS OF AGE.
TO ESTABLISH A WEB PAGE TO PROVIDE A MENU OF LINKS TO EMPLOYER- RELATED STATE WEB APPLICATIONS FOR REQUIRED REPORTING.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CANDIDATES; AND TO REQUIRE THAT A CANDIDATE HAVING CRIMINAL HISTORY BE GIVEN NOTICE PRIOR TO THE ELECTION THAT HE OR SHE IS NOT QUALIFIED TO HOLD OFFICE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING QUALIFICATIONS FOR CERTAIN PERSONS CONDUCTING ELECTIONS; AND TO REQUIRE TRAINING FOR ALL COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONERS, POLL WORKERS, AND CERTIFIED ELECTION MONITORS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTIFIED ELECTION MONITORS; AND TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ELECTION MONITORS FOR ELECTIONS.
TO EXEMPT THE CAPITOL HILL APARTMENT BUILDING FROM THE ELEVATOR SAFETY LAW.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FILLING OF VACANCIES IN COUNTY ELECTIVE OFFICES.
TO CLARIFY THE FEE STRUCTURE FOR THE ARKANSAS SOCIAL WORK LICENSING BOARD; AND TO MAKE CERTAIN FEES NONREFUNDABLE.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
TO REMOVE THE OFFICE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG THE FOLLOWING: ABUSE PREVENTION FROM THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO THE DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.
TO REVISE THE DUTIES OF THE ARKANSAS ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COORDINATING COUNCIL.
TO SAVE GOVERNMENT MONEY; AND TO CREATE AN INTERNET PUBLIC NOTICE CALENDAR TO BE VIEWED BY ALL PERSONS FREE OF CHARGE.
TO SAVE GOVERNMENT MONEY; AND TO CREATE AN INTERNET PUBLIC NOTICE CALENDAR TO BE VIEWED BY ALL PERSONS FREE OF CHARGE.
TO SAVE GOVERNMENT MONEY; AND TO CREATE AN INTERNET PUBLIC NOTICE CALENDAR TO BE VIEWED BY ALL PERSONS FREE OF CHARGE.
TO CREATE THE MEDICAID PRIMARY CARE CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SHARED-SAVINGS PILOT PROGRAM.
Monday, February 25, 2013
TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR A MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS TO FILE CERTAIN REPORTS; AND TO DECLARE A DEADLINE FOR FILING CERTAIN REPORTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RECORDS MAINTAINED DURING EARLY VOTING.
CONCERNING THE FILLING OF VACANCIES IN CERTAIN MUNICIPAL ELECTIVE OFFICES.
TO AMEND A MUNICIPAL POLITICAL SERVICE STATUTE.
Friday, February 22, 2013
TO ALLOW THE USE OF A HUNTER EDUCATION CERTIFICATE IN AN ACCEPTABLE ELECTRONIC FORMAT IN LIEU OF A PAPER CERTIFICATE.
TO PERMIT ELECTRONIC PROOF OF CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSURE.
TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING A MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT A VOTER PROVIDE PROOF OF IDENTITY WHEN VOTING AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A VOTER IDENTIFICATION CARD.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS; TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN OFFICES AS NONPARTISAN; AND TO SET UNIFORM ELECTION DATES FOR NONPARTISAN OFFICES.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
TO AMEND THE MEETING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS BOARD.
Monday, February 18, 2013
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CAPITOL ZONING DISTRICT COMMISSION.
CONCERNING THE MINIMUM BID AMOUNT UNDER CONTRACTS FOR STATE AID ROADS.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
TO PROMOTE VOTER TURNOUT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW TO LIMIT THE DATES ON WHICH AN ELECTION CAN BE HELD.
CONCERNING THE MEDICAL CARE AFFORDED INMATES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO HOLD A CIVIL OFFICE.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING EXTRAORDINARY SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO AMEND AMENDMENT 82 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING OBLIGATION BONDS FOR LARGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
CONCERNING THE FEE ASSOCIATED WITH AN APPLICATION FOR A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSE; PROVIDING FOR A REDUCED FEE FOR CERTAIN PERSONS IN ORDER TO ALLOW MORE ARKANSANS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROTECT THEMSELVES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT OF STATE GOVERNMENT.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO CLARIFY SUBSTANTIVE AND PROCEDURAL LAW AND RIGHTS UNDER AMENDMENT 80 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT OF STATE GOVERNMENT.
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO AMEND AMENDMENT 80 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION AND OTHER CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING CIVIL LITIGATION.
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR AMENDING THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
THE ARKANSAS ELECTED OFFICIALS ETHICS, TRANSPARENCY, AND FINANCIAL REFORM AMENDMENT OF 2014.
TO GRADUALLY DEDICATE OVER TEN YEARS GENERAL REVENUES FROM CERTAIN SALES AND USE TAXES FOR CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION,AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAYS, COUNTY ROADS,AND CITY STREETS WHEN CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO DETERMINE THE MANNER OF PUBLISHING NOTICES REQUIRED BY VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES TO APPEAR BEFORE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR ALL CONTRACTS AND CONTRACT CHANGES; TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO BE GIVEN BEFORE CHANGES TO COMMUNITY-BASED PROVIDER CONTRACTS ARE MADE.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
AMENDING THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW A COUNTY TO ABOLISH THE TOWNSHIP OFFICE OF CONSTABLE IF APPROVED BY A VOTE OF THE PEOPLE.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING POLLING PLACES FOR CITY ELECTIONS.
CONCERNING COUNTY TREASURERS AND CERTAIN ELECTION MATERIALS.
CONCERNING THE LEASE OR RENTAL OF LAND OWNED BY THE STATE AND USED BY THE BOARD OF CORRECTIONS.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE PROCESS FOR SELECTING A JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT AND AMENDING PROVISIONS CONCERNING SERVICE ON THE SUPREME COURT.
Monday, February 11, 2013
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT NO. 42 TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION BY POPULAR VOTE.
Friday, February 8, 2013
TO PROTECT A LAST VOTE; TO ALLOW A VOTE CAST BY ABSENTEE BALLOT BEFORE THE DEATH OF A VOTER TO BE COUNTED; AND TO REPEAL A PORTION OF THE ABSENTEE BALLOT LAW.
CONCERNING THE FILING PERIOD FOR CITY OFFICES IN A CITY ADMINISTRATOR FORM OF GOVERNMENT.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
TO REVISE THE NUMBER OF FLAGS PROVIDED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE.
TO SUPPORT WESTERN STATES AND THE FEDERAL TRANSFER OF PUBLIC LANDS TO THE WESTERN STATES.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF "EMPLOYEE" AND "EMPLOYER" UNDER THE DIVISION OF STATE NEW HIRE REGISTRY.
TO REGULATE PROGRAM INTEGRITY, INVESTIGATION, OVERSIGHT, AND AUDIT FUNCTIONS OF THE STATE AS THEY RELATE TO THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF VOTING SYSTEMS.
Monday, February 4, 2013
TO AMEND THE DEADLINE FOR A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO COMPLETE REZONING FOLLOWING A DECENNIAL CENSUS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DECLARATION OF EMERGENCIES UNDER THE ARKANSAS EMERGENCY SERVICES ACT.
Friday, February 1, 2013
CONCERNING TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR CANINE LAW ENFORCEMENT UNITS.
TO REPEAL CERTAIN POSITIONS THAT NO LONGER EXIST FROM THE STATE POLICE ADDITIONAL SALARY PAYMENT PROVISIONS.
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE REQUIREMENTS FOR REPORTING AND RETAINING RECORDS OF STOLEN AND RECOVERED VEHICLES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
TO ALLOW A CITY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT TO APPROVE NEW WARD BOUNDARIES.
TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS FOR THE STATE PARKS, RECREATION, AND TRAVEL COMMISSION.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF STATE AGENCY PUBLICATIONS.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
CONCERNING THE FILING PERIOD FOR CITY OFFICES IN A CITY ADMINISTRATOR FORM OF GOVERNMENT.
CONCERNING STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCES AND POSSIBLE RELIEF FOR GRIEVANCES.
Monday, January 28, 2013
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO SUPPORT OR OPPOSE BALLOT MEASURES.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
TO AMEND ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW; TO REGULATE THE PROCUREMENT OF PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRUCKS; AND TO ALLOW CERTAIN STATE ENTITIES TO PURCHASE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRUCKS FROM A SOURCE OUTSIDE OF A STATE CONTRACT.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
TO REVISE THE STATE BOARD STIPENDS FOR CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT NO. 73, SECTION 2, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO LIMIT THE TOTAL NUMBER OF YEARS A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY SERVE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW TO PERMIT A REWARD TO A STATE EMPLOYEE WHEN A COMMUNICATION UNDER THE ARKANSAS WHISTLE-BLOWER ACT RESULTS IN A SAVINGS OF STATE FUNDS.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
TO ENCOURAGE THE PRESERVATION OF RIGHTS GUARANTEED BY THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS.
Monday, January 14, 2013
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO CREATE THE RAINY DAY TRUST FUND.
TO ENACT THE BUY AMERICAN IN STATE PUBLIC WORKS ACT AND TO FOSTER THE PURCHASE AND USE OF AMERICAN-MADE METALS AND PRODUCTS IN STATE PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS.
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