Senator Bob Ballinger (R)
1047 CR 5099, Ozark, 72949
District: 5
District:
5
Seniority: 30
Seniority:
30
Occupation: Attorney
Occupation:
Attorney
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran: No
Veteran:
No
Public Service: House 2013, 2015, 2017
Public Service:
House 2013, 2015, 2017
| Bill | Title | Bill Status |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Sponsor | ||
| SB115 | TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO THE MINIMUM WAGE LAW; TO AMEND THE LAW IMPACTING INITIATED ACT 5 OF 2018; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
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SB116
Act 444 |
REQUIRING AN INMATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION TO FIRST EXHAUST ALL AVAILABLE ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES AS A CONDITION PRECEDENT TO FILING A CLAIM UNDER THE ARKANSAS CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1993 OR ANY OTHER STATE LAW. | History |
| SB147 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ALIMONY SUPPORT. | History |
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SB156
Act 184 |
TO ESTABLISH THE FORMING OPEN AND ROBUST UNIVERSITY MINDS (FORUM) ACT. | History |
| SB157 | TO REPEAL LICENSURE FOR ELECTROLOGISTS. | History |
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SB158
Act 552 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SCHOOL ELECTION ADMINISTRATION; AND TO CREATE UNIFORMITY IN ELECTION PROCEDURE. | History |
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SB159
Act 109 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROVISIONAL BALLOTS; AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT OF A PROVISIONAL BALLOT STUB IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. | History |
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SB160
Act 199 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SAMPLE BALLOTS; AND TO ALLOW VOLUMINOUS NUMBERS OF SAMPLE BALLOTS TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY OTHER MEANS. | History |
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SB197
Act 472 |
TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE IN WHICH A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MAY CARRY AN OPEN OR CONCEALED HANDGUN BOTH WHILE ON DUTY AND OFF DUTY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
| SB198 | REQUIRING THAT THE ARKANSAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS AND TRAINING CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BEING ALLOWED TO ESTABLISH ITS OWN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. | History |
| SB312 | TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE PROFESSIONAL BAIL BOND COMPANY AND PROFESSIONAL BAIL BONDSMAN LICENSING BOARD. | History |
| SB319 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EMINENT DOMAIN; AND TO ADD NEW DEFINITIONS UNDER EMINENT DOMAIN. | History |
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SB344
Act 806 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FILING OF A MECHANIC'S OR MATERIALMAN'S LIEN. | History |
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SB392
Act 728 |
TO REPEAL THE EXEMPTION TO CERTAIN LAWS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT RECOGNIZE IN THEIR POLICIES ORGANIZATIONS THAT REPRESENT TEACHERS IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF NEGOTIATING EDUCATIONAL MATTERS. | History |
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SB400
Act 495 |
CONCERNING FIREARM NOISE SUPPRESSORS; AND CONCERNING COMPLIANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT. | History |
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SB457
Act 884 |
TO REGULATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF REAL PROPERTY OF THE STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE. | History |
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SB469
Act 496 |
CONCERNING THE LIABILITY OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WITH AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY FOR THE CRIMINAL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
| SB470 | AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPROPRIATION - THE LIFE CHOICES LIFELINE PROGRAM FOR THE 2019-2020 FISCAL YEAR. | History |
| SB484 | CONCERNING THE DEFENSE OF A PERSON WITH THE USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE OR DEADLY FORCE. | History |
| SB496 | TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE LAW CONCERNING ALIMONY SUPPORT. | History |
| SB510 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SUBURBAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS. | History |
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SB524
Act 888 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTRONIC VOTING EQUIPMENT; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS TO PERFORM POST ELECTION AUDITS OF VOTES TABULATED ELECTRONICALLY. | History |
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SB548
Act 932 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROCEDURE FOR THE INCORPORATION OF MUNICIPALITIES. | History |
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SB555
Act 934 |
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW REGARDING STATE EMISSION PLANS FOR FOSSIL FUEL-FIRED ELECTRIC GENERATING UNITS. | History |
| SB604 | TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "WATER SYSTEM" WITHIN THE STATEWIDE FLUORIDATION PROGRAM; AND TO REDUCE THE SIZE OF WATER SYSTEMS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN FLUORIDE CONTENT. | History |
| SB625 | TO ALLOW A PARENT TO APPOINT A TEMPORARY GUARDIAN FOR HIS OR HER MINOR CHILD IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OF THE PARENT. | History |
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SB641
Act 893 |
TO ALLOW A LIMITED EXEMPTION TO THE ARKANSAS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT; AND TO ALLOW AN ALTERNATIVE PROCESS FOR FILING RULES. | History |
| SB644 | TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING STATE EMISSION PLANS FOR FOSSIL FUEL-FIRED ELECTRIC GENERATING UNITS; AND TO AUTHORIZE A WAIVER OF LEGISLATIVE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF STATE EMISSION PLANS. | History |
| SB645 | CONCERNING SUBURBAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS AND REAL PROPERTY. | History |
| SR44 | TO SUPPORT A SCENIC GONDOLA INSTALLATION AT BLACK MOUNTAIN ON THE MULBERRY RIVER. | History |
| CoSponsor | ||
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HB1006
Act 166 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PENALTIES IMPOSED FOR THE UNLAWFUL PASSING OF A SCHOOL BUS. | History |
| HB1007 | TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ADOPT A POLICY TO ACCEPT OUT-OF-STATE TEACHING EXPERIENCE FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING SALARY. | History |
| HB1008 | TO AMEND THE DEADLINE BY WHICH NEWLY ELECTED SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS MUST OBTAIN REQUIRED AUDIT REPORT TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION. | History |
| HB1009 | PROHIBITING CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS FROM ENTERING UPON A SCHOOL CAMPUS. | History |
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HB1016
Act 57 |
CONCERNING THE TIME PERIOD BEFORE WHICH A COURT MAY GRANT A UNIFORM PETITION TO SEAL A CRIMINAL RECORD. | History |
| HB1020 | TO ALLOW OUT-OF-STATE TEACHING EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED WHEN DETERMINING A TEACHER'S SALARY SCHEDULE. | History |
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HB1021
Act 168 |
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION REQUIRED OF A NEWLY ELECTED SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER. | History |
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HB1022
Act 186 |
CONCERNING THE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY OF MANDATED REPORTERS WHO ACT IN GOOD FAITH. | History |
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HB1023
Act 187 |
CONCERNING THE ENTRY UPON A SCHOOL CAMPUS BY A PERSON WHO IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER. | History |
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HB1036
Act 188 |
TO REDUCE THE COSTS OF CONCEALED CARRY LICENSURE AND FIREARM OWNERSHIP. | History |
| HB1059 | CONCERNING THE USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE IN SELF-DEFENSE OR IN THE DEFENSE OF OTHERS. | History |
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HB1126
Act 301 |
CONCERNING A VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT IN A CRIMINAL TRIAL. | History |
| HB1237 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CUSTODY OF A CHILD. | History |
| HB1282 | TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR A MANDATORY COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE AGREEMENT FOR AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE TO HAVE PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY. | History |
| HB1334 | TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PERSONS SERVED UNDER THE ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM; TO REMOVE A LIMITATION ON THE NUMBER OF PERSONS SERVED AT A TIME IN THE ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
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HB1341
Act 678 |
TO CREATE THE GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2019. | History |
| HB1342 | TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT BELOW WHICH SALES AND USE TAX IS NOT DUE ON THE PURCHASE OF A USED MOTOR VEHICLE; AND TO ELIMINATE THE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND SEMITRAILERS. | History |
| HB1378 | TO REQUIRE A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF LOTTERY PROCEEDS TO BE NET PROCEEDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS. | History |
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HB1395
Act 639 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COUNTY OFFICIALS AND CIVIL OFFICE-HOLDING. | History |
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HB1399
Act 653 |
TO CREATE THE PROHIBITION OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF HUMAN CLONING AND DESTRUCTIVE EMBRYO RESEARCH ACT. | History |
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HB1420
Act 597 |
TO AMEND CANDIDATE FILING AND PETITION CIRCULATION PERIODS; TO AMEND THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION DATE NOTIFICATION PROCESS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
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HB1430
Act 315 |
TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY REFERENCES TO REGULATIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR CONSISTENT REFERENCES TO RULES THROUGHOUT THE ARKANSAS CODE; AND TO CHANGE THE NAME OF A ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE. | History |
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HB1444
Act 642 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DATE TO HOLD CERTAIN RUNOFF ELECTIONS. | History |
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HB1459
Act 643 |
TO REQUIRE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE AUDIT TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF SELECTED POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND TRANSACTIONS OF REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS. | History |
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HB1505
Act 565 |
TO REQUIRE REPORTS UNDER THE TRANSFORMATION AND EFFICIENCIES ACT OF 2019 INCLUDING SAVINGS REPORTS. | History |
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HB1548
Act 567 |
CONCERNING THE COST OF A MENTAL HEALTH EXAMINATION OF A CRIMINAL DEFENDANT. | History |
| HB1563 | TO ALLOW FOR CASINO GAMING IN POPE COUNTY, JOHNSON COUNTY, OR CONWAY COUNTY; TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 100; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
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HB1607
Act 604 |
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE DISPLAY OF THE NATIONAL MOTTO OF THE UNITED STATES, "IN GOD WE TRUST". | History |
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HB1626
Act 1016 |
CONCERNING THE OFFERING OF AN ACADEMIC STUDY OF THE BIBLE COURSE IF STUDENTS REQUEST THAT THE COURSE BE OFFERED. | History |
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HB1640
Act 576 |
TO DESIGNATE THE ALLIGATOR GAR AS THE OFFICIAL PRIMITIVE FISH OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. | History |
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HB1664
Act 1036 |
TO ESTABLISH THE LIFE CHOICES LIFELINE PROGRAM. | History |
| HB1732 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING GARNISHMENT AGAINST THE STATE OR A SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE; AND TO ALLOW FOR INCOME TAX REFUNDS TO BE SUBJECT TO GARNISHMENT BY JUDGMENT CREDITORS. | History |
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HB1776
Act 674 |
TO AMEND THE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY-EFFICIENT BUILDINGS PROGRAM. | History |
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HB1789
Act 1022 |
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF TRAFFICKING; AND TO CREATE AN OFFENSE FOR THE UNLAWFUL SOLICITATION FOR THE RELINQUISHMENT OF PARENTAL RIGHTS. | History |
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HB1792
Act 615 |
CONCERNING THE COMPETENCY OF A PERSON AWAITING EXECUTION FOR A CAPITAL OFFENSE. | History |
| HB1835 | TO PLACE RESTRICTIONS ON THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT WHEN OPERATING THE ARKANSAS HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE; AND TO AMEND THE PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES FOR NAVIGATORS, GUIDES, AND CERTIFIED APPLICATION COUNSELORS. | History |
| HB1840 | TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PERSONS SERVED UNDER THE ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM TO ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY (1,550); TO REMOVE THE LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF PERSONS SERVED AT A TIME IN THE PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
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HB1856
Act 1057 |
TO PROHIBIT STATE AGENCIES FROM CONSENTING OR APPROVING THE TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL IN THE CUSTODY OR GUARDIANSHIP OF THE STATE AND FROM EXPENDING STATE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF TERMINATING A PREGNANCY. | History |
| HCR1010 | TO RECOGNIZE THAT ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF CHILDREN IS A SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM; TO COMMEND THE IMPORTANT WORK BEING DONE TO COMBAT THE PROBLEM; AND TO PROCLAIM APRIL 11, 2019, AS “CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER DAY”. | History |
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SB149
Act 180 |
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT; AND TO ABOLISH ABORTION IN ARKANSAS AND PROTECT THE LIVES OF UNBORN CHILDREN. | History |
| SB15 | TO REDUCE THE FEES FOR A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN | History |
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SB17
Act 61 |
TO REDUCE THE FEES FOR A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN; AND TO REDUCE THE FEE TO RENEW A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN. | History |
| SB175 | TO REQUIRE DISCRETION IN REVIEWING CERTAIN FACTORS BEFORE DISQUALIFYING AN APPLICANT FOR OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE; AND TO AUTHORIZE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS BEFORE APPLYING FOR OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE. | History |
| SB189 | TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR A MANDATORY COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE AGREEMENT FOR AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE TO HAVE PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY. | History |
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SB2
Act 619 |
TO CREATE THE DOWN SYNDROME DISCRIMINATION BY ABORTION PROHIBITION ACT. | History |
| SB238 | TO PROVIDE FOR INELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN RETIREMENT BENEFITS UPON CONVICTION OF A FELONY ARISING OUT OF AN ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIAL'S OFFICIAL ACTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
| SB259 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING APPROVED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES; AND TO PREVENT A PERSON HOLDING A CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICE FROM FORMING MORE THAN ONE (1) APPROVED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE. | History |
| SB260 | TO AMEND PROVISIONS CONCERNING POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE CONTRIBUTIONS; AND TO PROHIBIT DIRECT CONTRIBUTIONS BETWEEN POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES. | History |
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SB278
Act 801 |
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING ABORTION FACILITIES AND ABORTION REPORTING; TO AMEND THE BORN-ALIVE INFANT PROTECTION LAWS; AND TO REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT UNDER THE WOMAN'S RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT. | History |
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SB3
Act 620 |
TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS BY CERTAIN PHYSICIANS AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES FOR ABORTION COMPLICATIONS. | History |
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SB318
Act 556 |
TO PROHIBIT UNLAWFUL FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION OF A MINOR; TO CREATE AWARENESS PROGRAMS CONCERNING AND STATISTICAL TRACKING OF UNLAWFUL FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
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SB383
Act 629 |
TO ALLOW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OPEN ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS TO ESTABLISH AND APPOINT AN INSTITUTIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. | History |
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SB385
Act 298 |
TO REQUIRE A STUDY AND ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS AND PROCESSES OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. | History |
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SB386
Act 299 |
CONCERNING LEGISLATION PROPOSED BY THE DIRECTOR OF STATE HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION. | History |
| SB487 | TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT AND AUDIT OF THE CULTURE AND CLIMATE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. | History |
| SB508 | TO AMEND THE MEANS BY WHICH FUNDING IS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE PRODUCTIVITY-BASED FUNDING MODEL. | History |
| SB509 | TO DISTRIBUTE FUNDS FROM THE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE TRUST FUND TO CERTAIN FOUR-YEAR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION BASED ON AN INSTITUTION'S IN-STATE FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT ENROLLMENT. | History |
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SB513
Act 704 |
CONCERNING A SUSPENSION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR POSSESSING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE. | History |
| SB531 | TO CLARIFY THE UNIFORM CONTRIBUTION AMONG TORTFEASORS ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
| SB532 | TO ESTABLISH PREJUDGMENT AND POST-JUDGMENT INTEREST RATES. | History |
| SB533 | TO ESTABLISH RECOVERY OF DAMAGES FOR NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE, TREATMENT, OR SERVICES RENDERED. | History |
| SB543 | TO CLARIFY THE UNIFORM CONTRIBUTION AMONG TORTFEASORS ACT. | History |
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SB544
Act 995 |
TO ESTABLISH PREJUDGMENT AND POST-JUDGMENT INTEREST RATES. | History |
| SB545 | TO ESTABLISH RECOVERY OF DAMAGES FOR NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE, TREATMENT, OR SERVICES RENDERED. | History |
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SB576
Act 822 |
TO REFORM THE TAX LAWS CONCERNING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF SALES AND USE TAX, THE APPORTIONMENT AND ALLOCATION OF INCOME FOR TAX PURPOSES, CORPORATE INCOME TAX RATES, AND NET OPERATING LOSSES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
| SB577 | TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PERSONS SERVED UNDER THE ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM TO ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY (1,550); AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | History |
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SB599
Act 891 |
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF A BOND BY A REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT; AND TO REQUIRE APPROVAL BY THE QUORUM COURT PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A BOND. | History |
| SCMR1 | TO REMEMBER MATT DECAMPLE AND HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. | History |
| SJR3 | APPLYING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION. | History |
| SR10 | COMMENDING THE ARKANSAS CHAPTER OF THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION AND PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 26, 2019, AS ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS DAY. | History |
| SR17 | TO ENCOURAGE LAW ENFORCEMENT TO SUSPEND CONTACT AND OUTREACH WITH THE COUNCIL ON AMERICAN-ISLAMIC RELATIONS. | History |
| SR24 | TO REMEMBER MATT DECAMPLE AND HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. | History |
| SR42 | TO ENCOURAGE AND URGE GOVERNOR ASA HUTCHINSON TO ACT EXPEDITIOUSLY ON CERTAIN PAROLE BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS. | History |
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