Bills Returned from Committee
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - SENATE - 9:00 AM
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TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS EGG MARKETING ACT OF 1969; AND TO AUTHORIZE REPACKAGING OF EGGS BY A RETAILER IF CERTAIN CRITERIA IS MET.
TO AMEND THE PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK TRUST FUND ACT; AND TO MODIFY THE AMOUNT OF THE PAYMENT FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION.
TO CLARIFY THE REGULATION OF CARBON CAPTURE AND SEQUESTRATION; AND TO ESTABLISH THE CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE FUND.
TO CLARIFY REGULATION OF PIPELINE SAFETY AUTHORIZATION FOR TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE - 9:00 AM
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TO SEPARATE THE OFFICES OF SHERIFF AND TAX COLLECTOR IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
TO PROHIBIT LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATION OF KNIVES OR KNIFE-MAKING COMPONENTS.
TO AMEND THE LIBRARY LAW; TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STATE LIBRARIAN; AND TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM DIRECTORS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COUNTY PLANNING; TO CREATE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATING A SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF A COUNTY PLANNING BOARD IN CERTAIN INSTANCES.
INSURANCE & COMMERCE - SENATE - 9:00 AM
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TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS TRIAGE, TREAT, AND TRANSPORT TO ALTERNATIVE DESTINATION ACT.
TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATION ACT; TO DEFINE "DOWNCODE" UNDER THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATION ACT; AND TO REQUIRE NOTIFICATION BY CONTRACTING ENTITIES OF DOWNCODING.
TO REGULATE A VISION BENEFIT MANAGER; TO AMEND THE VISION CARE PLAN ACT OF 2015; TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATION ACT.
TO REQUIRE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF A PUBLIC WATER AUTHORITY TO PUBLISH THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION UNDER THE WATER AUTHORITY ACT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES ACT; AND TO CLARIFY EXEMPT TRANSACTIONS UNDER THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES ACT.
TO CREATE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.
TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS TRUST INSTITUTIONS ACT; AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS TRUST INSTITUTIONS ACT OF 2025.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE - 10:00 AM
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TO AMEND THE FRANK BROYLES PUBLICITY RIGHTS PROTECTION ACT OF 2016; AND TO PROVIDE PROTECTIONS FOR AN INDIVIDUAL WHOSE PHOTOGRAPH, VOICE, OR LIKENESS IS REPRODUCED THROUGH MEANS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND USED COMMERCIALLY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SCRIVENER'S AFFIDAVITS; AND TO ALLOW A LICENSED ENGINEER, SURVEYOR, OR NOTARY PUBLIC TO EXECUTE AND RECORD A SCRIVENER'S AFFIDAVIT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 1 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING GENERAL PROVISIONS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 4 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING EDUCATION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 7 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ELECTIONS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 8 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 11 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 15 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 17 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES.
TO ADD SECOND DEGREE MURDER TO THE LIST OF OFFENSES THAT ARE INELIGIBLE FOR MERITORIOUS FURLOUGH.
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE - 10:00 AM
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TO CLARIFY THE TYPES OF EPINEPHRINE FOR USE IN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THIS STATE.
TO MODIFY THE SIGNATURE AUTHORITY FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS; AND TO CLARIFY THAT DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT INCLUDES DIABETIC SHOES AND SHOE INSERTS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ATHLETIC TRAINERS ACT; TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF "ATHLETE"; AND TO DEFINE "HEALTHCARE PROVIDER" REGARDING STUDENT ATHLETE CONCUSSION EDUCATION.
TO AUTHORIZE A LICENSED PSYCHOLOGICAL PRACTITIONER TO PRACTICE INDEPENDENTLY IN THIS STATE; AND TO REMOVE THE INDEPENDENT PRACTICE PRIVILEGES FROM PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINERS.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN COUNSELING TO ISSUE A PROVISIONAL LICENSE FOR A LICENSED ASSOCIATE COUNSELOR AND A LICENSED ASSOCIATE MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST.
TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY FROM TECHNICIANS EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS; AND TO ALLOW PSYCHOLOGY TECHNICIANS TO BE EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS.
TO CREATE THE COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER ACT; AND TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE CERTIFICATION FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS.
TO EXEMPT A SEPTIC SYSTEM INSTALLER LICENSED UNDER THE ARKANSAS SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS ACT FROM LICENSURE AS A PLUMBER.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFIT ADVISORY COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFIT ADVISORY COMMISSION.
TO PERMIT HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO MAINTAIN MEDICAL RECORDS IN AN ELECTRONIC FORMAT.
TO EXEMPT PROVIDERS IN THE PROGRAM OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY FROM THE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES.
TO CREATE THE HEALTHY MOMS, HEALTHY BABIES ACT; AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW TO IMPROVE MATERNAL HEALTH IN THIS STATE.
TO REQUIRE A LEGISLATIVE STUDY OF WORKFORCE AND SOCIAL SERVICES REFORM; AND TO REQUIRE CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION NECESSARY TO ADDRESS ISSUES IDENTIFIED DURING THE STUDY.
PUBLIC RETIREMENT & SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS-JOINT - Upon Adjournment of Both Chambers
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TO ENACT THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM'S GENERAL OMNIBUS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF QUALIFICATION FOR DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ELIGIBILITY OF A SURVIVING SPOUSE FOR SURVIVOR ANNUITY BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SURVIVOR ANNUITY BENEFITS FOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ELECTION OF A DISTRIBUTION OPTION UNDER THE TEACHER DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PERMISSIVE SERVICE CREDIT FOR GAP YEAR SERVICE UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING AN ELECTION TO CHANGE ANNUITY OPTIONS WITHIN ONE YEAR OF RETIREMENT UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION- HOUSE - 10:00 AM
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TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF GREEN LIGHTS; TO AMEND THE RESTRICTIONS ON LAMP COLORS; TO AMEND THE COLORS OF LIGHTS THAT MAY BE USED BY EMERGENCY VEHICLES; AND TO DEFINE A ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE VEHICLE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MARKET VALUE OF CERTAIN SURPLUS PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION.
ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - HOUSE - Not Meeting
ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - JOINT - Not Meeting
AGING, CHILDREN AND YOUTH, LEGISLATIVE & MILITARY AFFAIRS- HOUSE - Not Meeting
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT- HOUSE - Not Meeting
ARKANSAS LOTTERY COMMISSION LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE - Not Meeting
CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE - SENATE - Not Meeting
CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE- HOUSE - Not Meeting
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE - Not Meeting
EDUCATION COMMITTEE- HOUSE - Meeting Cancelled
ENERGY - JOINT - Not Meeting
HOUSE RULES - Not Meeting
INSURANCE & COMMERCE- HOUSE - Not Meeting
JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE - Not Meeting
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE - Not Meeting
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE - Not Meeting
REVENUE & TAX - SENATE - Not Meeting
REVENUE & TAXATION- HOUSE - Not Meeting
SENATE EFFICIENCY - Not Meeting
SENATE RULES, RESOLUTIONS & MEMORIALS - Not Meeting
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS- HOUSE - Not Meeting
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE - Meeting Cancelled
TRANSPORTATION, TECHNOLOGY & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - SENATE - Not Meeting