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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

PDF Own Bill/Own Amendment (8:00 AM)
own bill - own amendment

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAX APPLICABLE TO PURCHASES OF NEW OR USED MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, SEMITRAILERS, AND MOTORBOATS; AND TO SUBJECT CERTAIN USED MOTORBOATS TO A SPECIAL RATE OF TAX.

PDF Bills for Consideration (1:30 PM)
resolutions for third reading and adoption

TO RECOGNIZE THE BRYANT HORNETS FOOTBALL TEAM AS THE CLASS 7A STATE CHAMPIONS.

TO RECOGNIZE THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FAYETTEVILLE RAZORBACKS WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2024.

senate bills to concur in house amendments

TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION OR PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT BY THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND OTHER PUBLIC ENTITIES.

senate bills with senate amendments

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED BY A LICENSEE OF THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD.

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES AND RECREATIONAL TRAMWAYS; AND TO CREATE A RECREATIONAL TRAMWAY SYSTEM FOR STATE PARKS AND FOR OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE STATE.

house bills with senate amendments

TO PROHIBIT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT FROM REGULATING THE SALE OR USE OF A LAWN CARE DEVICE OR IMPOSING A TAX OR FEE ON THE USE OF A LAWN CARE DEVICE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

TO INCREASE THE PURCHASE AMOUNT AUTHORIZED FOR ADDITIONAL AFTER-MARKET EQUIPMENT FOR A NEW MOTOR VEHICLE PURCHASED BY A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY.

senate bills for third reading and passage

TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING REDISTRICTING BY THE BOARD OF APPORTIONMENT.

TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; TO AUTHORIZE THE THIRD-PARTY DELIVERY OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM CERTAIN RETAILERS; AND TO CREATE A THIRD-PARTY DELIVERY PERMIT.

TO ESTABLISH A STATE EXAMINATION FOR LICENSURE OF MASSAGE THERAPISTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HEALTHCARE DECISIONS ACT; AND TO CLARIFY THE ABILITY OF A SURROGATE TO OBTAIN RECORDS ON A PRINCIPAL'S INCOME, ASSETS, AND BANKING AND FINANCIAL RECORDS.

TO AMEND THE COMPOSITION OF THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID DRUG UTILIZATION REVIEW BOARD TO INCLUDE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM PETITIONS; TO REQUIRE A CANVASSER TO DISCLOSE THAT PETITION FRAUD IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM PETITIONS; TO VIEW A CANVASSER TO REQUEST PHOTO IDENTIFICATION BEFORE OBTAINING A SIGNATURE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

TO DISQUALIFY SIGNATURES OBTAINED BY A CANVASSER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

TO REQUIRE THE SIGNER TO READ THE BALLOT TITLE OF THE PETITION IN THE PRESENCE OF A CANVASSER; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INITIATIVE PETITIONS AND REFERENDUM PETITIONS; TO REQUIRE A CANVASSER TO SUBMIT AN AFFIDAVIT BEFORE SIGNATURES CAN BE COUNTED; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

TO CREATE THE HEALTHY MOMS, HEALTHY BABIES ACT; AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW TO IMPROVE MATERNAL HEALTH IN THIS STATE.

house bills for third reading and passage

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INCIDENTAL SALE OF GOAT MILK, SHEEP MILK, AND WHOLE MILK THAT HAS NOT BEEN PASTEURIZED; AND TO CLARIFY THAT THE INCIDENTAL SALE OF RAW MILK IS NOT LIMITED TO A SALE ON THE FARM.

CONCERNING FIREARM HOLD AGREEMENTS; AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL IMMUNITY TO A FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSEE WHO AGREES TO HOLD A FIREARM FOR AN INDIVIDUAL.

TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO CERTIFY TO THE OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY FOR A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE, CERTIFICATE, OR PARKING DECAL FOR A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY.

TO REPEAL THE STATUTE CONCERNING THE PROHIBITION AGAINST A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS GRANTING A LEGAL TRANSFER UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

TO AMEND THE INDEPENDENT INSPECTIONS OF A MODULAR BUILDING FOR CODE COMPLIANCE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF PRIMARY INSTRUCTOR WITHIN THE LONG-TERM CARE AIDE TRAINING ACT.

TO AUTHORIZE A COACH OR ATHLETICS PERSONNEL MEMBER OF THE OPPOSITE SEX TO ADDRESS, SUPERVISE, OR TREAT STUDENT ATHLETES IN A MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY RESTROOM OR CHANGING AREA UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

TO REQUIRE SURVEYORS TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS BEFORE ENTERING ONTO A COMMERCIAL POULTRY FARM.

TO AMEND THE NEWBORN UMBILICAL CORD BLOOD INITIATIVE ACT; TO ABOLISH THE ARKANSAS COMMISSION FOR THE NEWBORN UMBILICAL CORD BLOOD INITIATIVE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

TO DIRECT THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR APPROPRIATED FUNDS OF CITIES OF THE SECOND CLASS AND INCORPORATED TOWNS.

TO AMEND THE EXCURSION TRAIN PERMIT TO INCLUDE EXCURSION BOATS.

TO AMEND THE TIME OF PERMISSIBLE SALES OF FIREWORKS IN THIS STATE.


Thursday, February 13, 2025

PDF Own Bill/Own Amendment (8:00 AM)
own bill - own amendment

TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE TO COORDINATE WITH LOCAL SHERIFFS AND THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION IN CRIME REDUCTION AND PREVENTION ACTIVITIES.

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING STATUTORY BONDING REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS OF THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION.

TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS BEHAVIOR ANALYST REGISTRATION ACT.

PDF Bills for Consideration (10:00 AM)
resolutions for third reading and adoption

TO RECOGNIZE FEBRUARY 9-15, 2025, AS EUREKA SPRINGS FBLA WEEK.

senate bills with senate amendments

TO CREATE LUX'S LAW; TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF A DEAD HUMAN BODY THAT IS INTENDED TO BE CREMATED; AND TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR THE SALE OF A DEAD HUMAN BODY.

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED BY A LICENSEE OF THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD.

house bills with senate amendments

TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING CRIMINAL OFFENSES; AND TO CRIMINALIZE UNLAWFUL SQUATTING.

TO PROHIBIT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT FROM REGULATING THE SALE OR USE OF A LAWN CARE DEVICE OR IMPOSING A TAX OR FEE ON THE USE OF A LAWN CARE DEVICE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

senate bills for third reading and passage

TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING REDISTRICTING BY THE BOARD OF APPORTIONMENT.

TO REQUIRE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO BE AFFORDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT PUBLIC COMMENT AT EACH MEETING OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

TO AMEND ELECTION REQUIREMENTS IN THE CASE OF AN UNCHANGED RATE OF AN ANNUAL AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX LEVIED BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

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 EXEMPT PROVIDERS IN THE PROGRAM OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY FROM THE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES.

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES AND RECREATIONAL TRAMWAYS; AND TO CREATE A RECREATIONAL TRAMWAY SYSTEM FOR STATE PARKS AND FOR OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE STATE.

TO DISQUALIFY SIGNATURES OBTAINED BY A CANVASSER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

TO REQUIRE THE SIGNER TO READ THE BALLOT TITLE OF THE PETITION IN THE PRESENCE OF A CANVASSER; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

TO ADD SECOND DEGREE MURDER TO THE LIST OF OFFENSES THAT ARE INELIGIBLE FOR MERITORIOUS FURLOUGH.

house bills for third reading and passage

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INCIDENTAL SALE OF GOAT MILK, SHEEP MILK, AND WHOLE MILK THAT HAS NOT BEEN PASTEURIZED; AND TO CLARIFY THAT THE INCIDENTAL SALE OF RAW MILK IS NOT LIMITED TO A SALE ON THE FARM.

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 PROPERTY TAX RELIEF TRUST FUND; AND TO REQUIRE A HIGHER VOTE THRESHOLD FOR USING MONEYS IN THE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF TRUST FUND FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN PROPERTY TAX RELIEF.

TO INCREASE THE PURCHASE AMOUNT AUTHORIZED FOR ADDITIONAL AFTER-MARKET EQUIPMENT FOR A NEW MOTOR VEHICLE PURCHASED BY A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY.

TO REPEAL THE STATUTE CONCERNING THE PROHIBITION AGAINST A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS GRANTING A LEGAL TRANSFER UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF PRIMARY INSTRUCTOR WITHIN THE LONG-TERM CARE AIDE TRAINING ACT.

TO AUTHORIZE A COACH OR ATHLETICS PERSONNEL MEMBER OF THE OPPOSITE SEX TO ADDRESS, SUPERVISE, OR TREAT STUDENT ATHLETES IN A MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY RESTROOM OR CHANGING AREA UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL REMOVAL OR FAILURE TO CHARGE AN ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE.

CONCERNING THE UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW.

TO DIRECT THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR APPROPRIATED FUNDS OF CITIES OF THE SECOND CLASS AND INCORPORATED TOWNS.

TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING FRAUD AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT TO INCLUDE FRAUD AGAINST A STATE SUPPORTED RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

TO AMEND THE EXCURSION TRAIN PERMIT TO INCLUDE EXCURSION BOATS.