Interim Study Proposals
An interim study proposal is a formal request by a legislator that a study by an interim committee or committees be conducted of an issue of concern to the legislator.
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                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-164
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE INTERIM SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS STUDY ISSUES CONCERNING THE GROWTH OF STATE GOVERNMENT IN RELATION TO STATE EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                E. Williams
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-163
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS STUDY ISSUES AND PREPARE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING NONCONSENT TOWING AND THE ARKANSAS TOWING AND RECOVERY BOARD.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                E. Williams
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-162
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL STUDY THE EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES AND CONSIDERATIONS OF THE STATE'S CIRCUIT COURT TRIAL COURT ASSISTANTS AND COURT REPORTERS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                U. Lindsey
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-161
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL METHODS FOR COLLECTING DELINQUENT FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES AND DUES; AND TO ALLOW THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS TO ASSESS A PENALTY TO BENEFIT CERTAIN FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hammer
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-160
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TO REFER TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION THIS PROPOSAL TO PERFORM AN INTERIM STUDY OF THE CREATION OF A SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY TO SERVE PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE TWEL
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hutchison
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-159
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE INTERIM HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND LABOR STUDY AND DEVELOP EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR THE COST-EFFECTIVE, SAFE, AND PROPER RECYCLING OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES; AND ENCOURAGE CERTAIN ENTITIES TO ASSIST THE COMMITTEE IN DEV
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-158
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONCERNING SCHOOL SECURITY AND SCHOOL CRISIS RESPONSE TRAINING; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Lenderman
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-157
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REFER AN INTERIM STUDY TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGING, CHILDREN AND YOUTH, LEGISLATIVE AND MILITARY AFFAIRS CONCERNING CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS; THE USE OF CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS BY A CUSTODIAL PARENT; THE STRENG
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-156
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ENCOURAGE OVERSIGHT OF STATE AGENCIES; TO REQUIRE PERIODIC REVIEW OF ALL STATE AGENCIES; AND TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO STATE AGENCIES TO PREVENT WASTE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-155
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                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.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-154
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ENCOURAGE THE EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION OF STATE AGENCIES; AND TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO REVIEW OLD RULES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-153
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO CREATE A COMPENSATION EQUALITY POLICY; AND TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO BE TRANSPARENT CONCERNING EQUAL COMPENSATION FOR EQUAL SERVICES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-152
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO PROVIDE A TAX CREDIT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES THAT HIRE RECENTLY RETURNED COMBAT VETERANS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-151
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO EXEMPT FROM THE INCOME TAX CERTAIN EDUCATION AWARDS, GRANTS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-150
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE A PRESUMPTION THAT FIREFIGHTERS WHO DEVELOP CERTAIN FORMS OF CANCER DEVELOPED THOSE CANCERS THROUGH THEIR WORK AS FIREFIGHTERS. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-149
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PERMIT PARENTAL LEAVE DUE TO THE BIRTH, ADOPTION, OR FOSTER PLACEMENT OF A CHILD.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-148
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH A REVENUE NEUTRAL NEW JOBS TRAINING PROGRAM.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-147
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING STATE FUNDS TO COMPLY WITH DISCLOSURE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hutchison
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-146
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE INTERIM HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS STUDY THE RAMIFICATIONS OF THE PLAINS & EASTERN CLEAN LINE TRANSMISSION PROJECT AND CLEAN LINE'S REQUEST TO OPERATE AS A PUBLIC UTILITY IN ARKANSAS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hutchison