Recently Filed Bills for Tuesday, March 14, 2023
TO EXTEND MATERNITY LEAVE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CATASTROPHIC LEAVE PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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3/14/2023 5:06:00 PM
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RESTRICTIONS ON A DRIVER WHEN OVERTAKING AND PASSING A VEHICLE ON THE LEFT.
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3/14/2023 3:47:32 PM
TO AMEND THE LAW TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL SPEEDING VIOLATION CLASSIFICATION.
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3/14/2023 3:47:20 PM
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AMOUNT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE TO A VEHICLE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT REQUIRES AN ACCIDENT REPORT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT.
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3/14/2023 3:43:02 PM
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING IMPLIED CONSENT FOR TESTS TO DETERMINE A PERSON'S BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION FOR A PERSON WHO DRIVES A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE.
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3/14/2023 3:39:39 PM
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY ACT; TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY; AND TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS APPRENTICESHIP COUNCIL.
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3/14/2023 3:39:37 PM
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "BEER" TO CHANGE THE ALLOWABLE ALCOHOLIC CONTENT AND TO INCLUDE MALT BEVERAGES; AND TO SET THE MINIMUM CONTAINER SIZE OF BEER TO BE SOLD FOR OFF-PREMISES CONSUMPTION.
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3/14/2023 3:33:21 PM
TO AMEND THE LIFE CHOICES LIFELINE PROGRAM TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE AND ENSURE PROPER ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM; AND TO CREATE THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
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3/14/2023 3:31:22 PM
TO REQUIRE SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE AS THE REMEDY FOR THE BREACH OF CONTRACTS THAT INCLUDE CERTAIN PRECIOUS METALS AS CONSIDERATION; AND TO EXCLUDE FROM GROSS INCOME ANY GAIN REALIZED FROM THE SALE OF CERTAIN PRECIOUS METALS.
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3/14/2023 3:04:13 PM
TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF MARCH AS NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINING MONTH.
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3/14/2023 3:03:26 PM
TO AMEND THE RABIES CONTROL ACT RELATED TO THE CONFINEMENT OF AN ANIMAL WHEN A PERSON IS BITTEN TO ALLOW AN OWNER TO CONFINE AN ANIMAL WHO HAS RECEIVED A CURRENT VACCINATION AGAINST RABIES.
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3/14/2023 2:51:03 PM
TO PROHIBIT COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE AGREEMENTS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE AGREEMENT.
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3/14/2023 2:46:12 PM
TO CELEBRATE AND RECOGNIZE WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
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3/14/2023 2:44:40 PM
CONCERNING THE FILING FEES OF A CANDIDATE SEEKING NOMINATION BY A POLITICAL PARTY; AND TO ESTABLISH A RANGE FOR POLITICAL PARTY FILING FEES.
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3/14/2023 2:41:36 PM
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING JUVENILE COURT JURISDICTION OVER CERTAIN TRAFFIC OFFENSES.
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3/14/2023 2:25:34 PM
TO CREATE THE COACH SAFELY ACT; AND TO REQUIRE YOUTH INJURY MITIGATION AND INFORMATION COURSES FOR ATHLETICS PERSONNEL AND COACHES.
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3/14/2023 2:24:47 PM
TO CELEBRATE AND RECOGNIZE WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
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3/14/2023 2:11:36 PM
TO CLARIFY THAT MEMBERSHIP DUES PAID TO HUNTING OR FISHING CLUBS ARE EXEMPT FROM SALES TAX.
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3/14/2023 1:54:11 PM
CONCERNING THE SELF-INSURED FIDELITY BOND PROGRAM; TO MODIFY THE SELF-INSURED FIDELITY BOND PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN PARTICIPATING GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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3/14/2023 1:45:36 PM
TO CREATE AND ISSUE A DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH A FIREARM DESIGNATION; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FEES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE.
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3/14/2023 1:43:28 PM
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROJECTS ELIGIBLE FOR THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR SURFACE WATER CONVERSION UNDER THE WATER RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES ACT TO INCLUDE PROJECTS IN CHICOT COUNTY.
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3/14/2023 1:41:54 PM
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF FLEEING BY MEANS OF A VEHICLE OR CONVEYANCE.
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3/14/2023 1:32:03 PM
TO CREATE THE HEART ATTACK TASK FORCE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE HEART ATTACK TASK FORCE.
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3/14/2023 1:24:30 PM
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "REVENUE" UNDER THE ARKANSAS SPEED TRAP LAW
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3/14/2023 1:22:37 PM
TO RECOGNIZE REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAM LARRY PRATER FOR HIS SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
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3/14/2023 1:19:27 PM
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REDISTRICTING OF PRECINCTS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REPORTING OF ELECTION RESULTS.
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3/14/2023 1:14:10 PM
TO EXTEND THE SUNSET DATE FOR THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA SPECIAL PRIVILEGE TAX ACT OF 2017; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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3/14/2023 12:57:22 PM
TO TRANSFER THE ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE STATE SECURITIES DEPARTMENT TO THE STATE BANK DEPARTMENT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ORGANIZATION OF THE STATE SECURITIES DEPARTMENT.
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3/14/2023 12:54:35 PM
TO CREATE THE SECOND AMENDMENT FINANCIAL PRIVACY ACT; TO PROHIBIT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FROM USING CERTAIN DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT OF VIOLATIONS.
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3/14/2023 12:34:57 PM
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CIVIL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY MOTOR VEHICLES OPERATED ON CERTAIN PUBLIC BRIDGES.
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3/14/2023 12:30:03 PM
TO PERMIT A LOCAL BOARD OF A COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL ZONES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
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3/14/2023 11:32:20 AM
TO TRANSFER THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STATE PLANT BOARD REGARDING CATFISH PROCESSORS AND COMMERCIAL BAIT AND ORNAMENTAL FISH TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
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3/14/2023 11:00:22 AM
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POSTMORTEM EXAMINATIONS; AND TO REQUIRE OR RECOMMEND THAT THE STATE MEDICAL EXAMINER CONDUCT A POSTMORTEM EXAMINATION IN CERTAIN CASES.
Action Date:
3/14/2023 10:05:25 AM