JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
Sponsor
Status
Monday, April 8, 2019
Status
CONCERNING CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED RECORDS OF THE STATE CRIME LABORATORY.
CONCERNING CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES, PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS, AND THE JUDICIARY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DIVISION OF PROPERTY IN AN ACTION FOR DIVORCE.
Friday, April 5, 2019
TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS FROM HOLDING A POSITION OF PUBLIC TRUST.
TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS TO OBTAIN CONSISTENCY REGARDING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS AND DISQUALIFYING OFFENSES FOR LICENSURE.
Thursday, April 4, 2019
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF TRAFFICKING; AND TO CREATE AN OFFENSE FOR THE UNLAWFUL SOLICITATION FOR THE RELINQUISHMENT OF PARENTAL RIGHTS.
CONCERNING THE SENTENCING AND PAROLE ELIGIBILITY OF A DEFENDANT WHO ENTERS INTO A NEGOTIATED PLEA WITH THE STATE; AND CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
CONCERNING THE DEFENSE OF A PERSON WITH THE USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE OR DEADLY FORCE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DIVISION OF PROPERTY IN AN ACTION FOR DIVORCE.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
TO REDUCE THE SENTENCE CLASSIFICATIONS FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES FROM A FELONY TO A MISDEMEANOR.
CONCERNING THE DEFENSE OF A PERSON WITH THE USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE OR DEADLY FORCE.
Monday, April 1, 2019
CONCERNING THE TRANSITION FROM LOCAL DISTRICT COURTS TO STATE DISTRICT COURTS.
CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION.
CONCERNING THE AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES TO A VIOLATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION.
CONCERNING A THREAT TO COMMIT AN ACT OF MASS VIOLENCE ON SCHOOL PROPERTY.
TO ALLOW A PARENT TO APPOINT A TEMPORARY GUARDIAN FOR HIS OR HER MINOR CHILD IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OF THE PARENT.
CONCERNING THE DISTRICT COURTS OF INDEPENDENCE, FULTON, AND IZARD COUNTIES.
TO PROVIDE FOR QUALIFIED SPOUSAL TRUSTS IN ARKANSAS.
TO REVISE THE FAMILY SUPPORT CHART TO REFLECT PAYOR AND RECIPIENT INCOME.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF TRAFFICKING; AND TO CREATE AN OFFENSE FOR THE UNLAWFUL SOLICITATION FOR THE RELINQUISHMENT OF PARENTAL RIGHTS.
TO CREATE THE CHILD WELFARE OMBUDSMAN DIVISION WITHIN THE ARKANSAS CHILD ABUSE/RAPE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMISSION.
CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA BY A FIRST-TIME OFFENDER; AND CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
CONCERNING THE DEFENSE OF A PERSON WITH THE USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE OR DEADLY FORCE.
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
CONCERNING CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES, PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS, AND THE JUDICIARY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY, PARDON, AND COMMUTATION OF SENTENCE.
TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL TERM OF IMPRISONMENT FOR OFFENSES THAT CONSTITUTE SERIOUS ACTS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST A PERSON AT A CHURCH OR OTHER PLACE OF WORSHIP.
CONCERNING THE PUNITIVE ISOLATION OR SOLITARY CONFINEMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE.
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.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF PHYSICIAN-ASSISTED SUICIDE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROTECTIONS FOR CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES.
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING JOINT CUSTODY AND THE MODIFICATION OF A CHILD CUSTODY DECREE.
TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE CRIMINAL RECORD SEALING ACT OF 2013.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF HARASSING COMMUNICATIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FILING OF A MECHANIC'S OR MATERIALMAN'S LIEN.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING STATE REIMBURSEMENTS ADMINISTERED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF PHYSICIAN-ASSISTED SUICIDE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CHILD SUPPORT AND THE CENTRALIZED CLEARINGHOUSE.
CONCERNING CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED RECORDS OF THE STATE CRIME LABORATORY.
TO REPEAL ARKANSAS CODE § 16-30-104 CONCERNING THE CONTRACTUAL WAIVER OF A JURY TRIAL; TO MAKE THE REPEAL OF ARKANSAS CODE § 16-30-104 RETROACTIVE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, March 25, 2019
CONCERNING COURT COSTS AND FEES FOR SPECIALTY COURT IN THE STATE'S DISTRICT COURTS.
CONCERNING A FEE ASSESSED BY THE DISTRICT COURT TO DRAW, ISSUE, OR SEAL A SUMMONS OR SUBPOENA.
TO END CHILD MARRIAGE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR MARRIAGE.
TO PROTECT CHILDREN WHO ARE BEING TRAFFICKED FROM BEING PROSECUTED FOR PROSTITUTION.
TO INCLUDE ACTS COMMITTED BY A VICTIM OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING UNDER THE STATE'S RAPE SHIELD LAW.
CONCERNING THE COMPENSATION OF A RETIRED JUDGE APPOINTED TO TEMPORARY SERVICE; CONCERNING THE RECUSAL OF A CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE; AND CONCERNING THE JUDICIARY.
REGARDING THE SALARIES OF PERSONNEL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF VARIOUS DISTRICT COURTS.
TO ESTABLISH RECOVERY OF DAMAGES FOR NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE, TREATMENT, OR SERVICES RENDERED.
TO ALLOW A PARENT TO APPOINT A TEMPORARY GUARDIAN FOR HIS OR HER MINOR CHILD IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OF THE PARENT.
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
TO REMOVE A DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION AS AN AVAILABLE PENALTY FOR AN OFFENSE NOT RELATED TO DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE.
CONCERNING THE COMPETENCY OF A PERSON AWAITING EXECUTION FOR A CAPITAL OFFENSE.
REPEALING THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS COALITION FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL USE OF AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM; TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE".
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EMINENT DOMAIN; AND TO ADD NEW DEFINITIONS UNDER EMINENT DOMAIN.
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
TO CREATE "TARA'S LAW"; AND TO AMEND GRANDPARENTS' RIGHTS IN CUSTODY AND VISITATION MATTERS.
CONCERNING CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR THEFT OF OIL AND GAS EQUIPMENT AND PETROLEUM-RELATED PROPERTY; AND TO MAKE ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
TO BE KNOWN AS "SARA'S LAW"; CONCERNING THE SENTENCING OF A JUVENILE.
Monday, March 18, 2019
CONCERNING THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF FURNISHING, POSSESSING, OR USING PROHIBITED ARTICLES.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "MARITAL PROPERTY" FOR PURPOSES OF DIVISION OF PROPERTY IN AN ACTION FOR DIVORCE.
CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF AN ARREST WARRANT BY A JUDGE OR MAGISTRATE.
TO AMEND THE OFFENSE OF BATTERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CHILD MALTREATMENT INVESTIGATIONS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
REQUIRING THAT ALL CUSTODIAL INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS BE RECORDED BY AUDIO AND VISUAL MEDIA, IF AVAILABLE.
TO REQUIRE THE DISCLOSURE OF ALL EVIDENCE IN THE POSSESSION OF THE STATE TO A CRIMINAL DEFENDANT, WHETHER THE EVIDENCE IS INCULPATORY, EXCULPATORY, OR NEITHER INCULPATORY NOR EXCULPATORY.
TO REMOVE A DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION AS AN AVAILABLE PENALTY FOR OFFENSES NOT RELATED TO DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE.
Thursday, March 14, 2019
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ADOPTION PROCESS WHEN A LICENSED CHILD PLACEMENT AGENCY IS NOT USED; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE COST OF A MENTAL HEALTH EXAMINATION OF A CRIMINAL DEFENDANT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EDUCATIONAL NEGLECT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REPORTS OF EDUCATIONAL NEGLECT MADE TO THE CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE.
CONCERNING THE TWENTY-FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT; CONCERNING DISTRICT COURT JUDGES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF BATTERY IN THE THIRD DEGREE; AND CONCERNING BATTERY AGAINST A PREGNANT WOMAN.
TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL CIRCUIT JUDGESHIPS FOR CERTAIN JUDICIAL DISTRICTS.
REGARDING THE SALARIES OF PERSONNEL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF VARIOUS DISTRICT COURTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONDEMNATION ACTIONS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CALCULATION OF ATTORNEY'S FEES ON AN HOURLY BASIS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPENSATION AWARDED IN A CONDEMNATION ACTION.
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF ENCOURAGING THE SUICIDE OF ANOTHER PERSON.
TO REPEAL ARKANSAS CODE § 16-30-104 CONCERNING THE CONTRACTUAL WAIVER OF A JURY TRIAL; TO MAKE THE REPEAL OF ARKANSAS CODE § 16-30-104 RETROACTIVE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "MOTOR VEHICLE" UNDER THE OMNIBUS DWI OR BWI ACT; AND CONCERNING A TEST FOR BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT WHEN A MOTOR VEHICLE OR BOATING ACCIDENT OCCURS.
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
CONCERNING THE REORGANIZATION OF LOCAL DISTRICT COURTS INTO STATE DISTRICT COURTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TERMINATION OF CERTAIN RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DIVISION OF PROPERTY IN AN ACTION FOR DIVORCE.
TO ESTABLISH RECOVERY OF DAMAGES FOR NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE, TREATMENT, OR SERVICES RENDERED.
TO ESTABLISH PREJUDGMENT AND POST-JUDGMENT INTEREST RATES.
TO CLARIFY THE UNIFORM CONTRIBUTION AMONG TORTFEASORS ACT.
RELATING TO THE PRIVILEGE FROM DISCLOSURE TO AUTHORITIES FOR EVIDENCE CONCERNING A SERMON, RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION, OR RELIGIOUS TEACHING DELIVERED BY A RELIGIOUS LEADER OR MEMBER OF THE CLERGY.
TO ESTABLISH RECOVERY OF DAMAGES FOR NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE, TREATMENT, OR SERVICES RENDERED.
TO ESTABLISH PREJUDGMENT AND POST-JUDGMENT INTEREST RATES.
TO CLARIFY THE UNIFORM CONTRIBUTION AMONG TORTFEASORS ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, March 7, 2019
CONCERNING LIFE SENTENCES IMPOSED FOR NONVIOLENT FELONY OFFENSES INVOLVING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE; CONCERNING CRIMINAL SENTENCES; ESTABLISHING RETROACTIVE APPLICABILITY FOR CERTAIN SENTENCES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUTATIVE PARENTS UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989; TO AMEND THE LAW ON THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING TRIAL HOME PLACEMENTS.
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
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.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL USE OF AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM; TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF "CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE" AND "UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM".
REGARDING THE SALARIES OF PERSONNEL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF VARIOUS DISTRICT COURTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING WITNESS INTIMIDATION, RETALIATION, TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE, JURY TAMPERING, AND BRIBERY.
AMENDING THE SENTENCING RANGE FOR THE OFFENSE OF BATTERY IN THE SECOND DEGREE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA.
TO IMPOSE A CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR THEFT OF DECORATIVE OR MEMORIAL ITEMS FROM A CEMETERY OR GRAVE SITE.
CONCERNING THE THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT; AND CONCERNING LONOKE COUNTY STATE DISTRICT COURT AS IT WILL BE CONSTITUTED IN 2021.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CONSIDERATION OF THE PREFERENCE OF A CHILD IN A CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDING.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF PHYSICIAN-ASSISTED SUICIDE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CUSTODIAL INTERROGATION OF MINORS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EMINENT DOMAIN; AND TO ADD NEW DEFINITIONS UNDER EMINENT DOMAIN.
REQUIRING THE PAROLE BOARD TO ISSUE AND RELEASE FINDINGS OF FACT WHEN IT DENIES PAROLE OR TRANSFER TO A PERSON OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE FOR RELEASE ON PAROLE OR TRANSFER FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
PROHIBITING A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER FROM PARTICIPATING IN CERTAIN HALLOWEEN-RELATED ACTIVITIES.
CREATING CIVIL IMMUNITY FOR OWNERS OF STOLEN AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT OR AN OFF-ROAD VEHICLE WHEN AN OFFENSE IS COMMITTED BY ANOTHER PERSON WHO STEALS THE OWNER'S AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT OR OTHER OFF-ROAD VEHICLE.
CONCERNING MANDATED REPORTERS UNDER THE ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT ACT AND THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT; AMENDING THE LAW ON PROTECTIVE CUSTODY; AND TO AMEND THE LAW ON INVESTIGATIVE DETERMINATIONS.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "FOSTER HOME" UNDER THE CHILD WELFARE AGENCY LICENSING ACT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FOSTER HOMES.
TO RECONCILE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE OFFENSES OF DOMESTIC BATTERING IN THE FIRST DEGREE AND BATTERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE; AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR BATTERY OFFENSES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF BURIAL SERVICES BY THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN FOR ADULTS; AND TO CLARIFY THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN FOR ADULTS AFTER THE DEATH OF A WARD.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE LAW CONCERNING ALIMONY SUPPORT.
Monday, March 4, 2019
CONCERNING THE DEFENSE OF A PERSON WITH THE USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE OR DEADLY FORCE.
CREATING A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST A PERSON THAT ENGAGES IN TELEPHONE CALLER IDENTIFICATION SPOOFING.
CONCERNING THE LIABILITY OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WITH AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY FOR THE CRIMINAL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ENSURE THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN PROCEDURES INVOLVED IN THE EXECUTION OF A PERSON FOR A CAPITAL OFFENSE.
REQUIRING THE PAROLE BOARD TO ISSUE AND RELEASE FINDINGS OF FACT WHEN IT DENIES PAROLE OR TRANSFER TO A PERSON OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE FOR RELEASE ON PAROLE OR TRANSFER FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
Thursday, February 28, 2019
CREATING A PRIVILEGE OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THE PERSONNEL OF A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER OR CENTER; AND TO MAKE CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN A VICTIM AND A VICTIM ADVOCATE.
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS TO OBTAIN CONSISTENCY REGARDING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS AND DISQUALIFYING OFFENSES FOR LICENSURE.
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EVIDENCE PRESENTED DURING PROBABLE CAUSE HEARINGS HELD UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989.
GRANTING A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER EMPLOYED WITH THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE THE AUTHORITY TO ARREST.
Monday, February 25, 2019
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ISSUES REQUIRING COURT APPROVAL UNDER THE ADULT MALTREATMENT CUSTODY ACT.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSES OF VOYEURISM AND VIDEO VOYEURISM AND PERSONS WHO COMMIT REPEAT OFFENSES.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO APPEAR; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PENDING CHARGE".
CONCERNING THE SENTENCING PROCEDURE FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF DRIVING OR BOATING WHILE INTOXICATED.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL USE OF AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM".
CONCERNING THE DISPOSITION OF A SEIZED AND FORFEITED FIREARM.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF VIOLATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION.
TO REQUIRE MANDATORY ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
TO BE KNOWN AS "THE CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE REFORM ACT OF 2019"; AND CONCERNING ASSET FORFEITURE IN CRIMINAL CASES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CHILD MALTREATMENT INVESTIGATIONS AND THE PLACEMENT OF A NAME ON THE CHILD MALTREATMENT CENTRAL REGISTRY; AND TO REPEAL CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR UNSUPERVISED VISITATION; AND TO ADDRESS THE TIMELY ENTRY OF ORDERS UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989.
Thursday, February 21, 2019
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "MOTOR VEHICLE" UNDER THE OMNIBUS DWI OR BWI ACT; AND CONCERNING A TEST FOR BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT WHEN A MOTOR VEHICLE OR BOATING ACCIDENT OCCURS.
TO AMEND STATUTES CONCERNING THEFT OF PROPERTY; AND TO CLARIFY THAT A BACKUP DEEP CYCLE BATTERY IS UTILITY PROPERTY.
TO CLARIFY WHEN THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES MAY RELEASE INFORMATION ABOUT A JUVENILE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
CONCERNING A VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT IN A CRIMINAL TRIAL.
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
CONCERNING PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS MADE TO A CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT MEMBER BY AN EMERGENCY RESPONDER.
Monday, February 18, 2019
CONCERNING THE SENTENCE ENHANCEMENT AVAILABLE AGAINST A PERSON WHO COMMITS CERTAIN OFFENSES IN THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD; AND TO ADD CERTAIN OFFENSES ELIGIBLE FOR THE SENTENCE ENHANCEMENT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROTECTIONS FOR CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF A SEX OFFENDER.
CONCERNING THE PENALTY FOR AN UNLAWFUL AUTOMATED TELEPHONE SOLICITATION
Thursday, February 14, 2019
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FILING OF A MECHANIC'S OR MATERIALMAN'S LIEN.
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
CONCERNING PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS MADE TO A CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT MEMBER BY AN EMERGENCY RESPONDER.
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.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EMINENT DOMAIN; AND TO ADD NEW DEFINITIONS UNDER EMINENT DOMAIN.
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
REQUIRING THE PAROLE BOARD TO ISSUE AND RELEASE FINDINGS OF FACT WHEN IT DENIES PAROLE OR TRANSFER TO A PERSON OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE FOR RELEASE ON PAROLE OR TRANSFER FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DISQUALIFICATION OF JUDGES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CHILD MALTREATMENT INVESTIGATIONS AND THE PLACEMENT OF A NAME ON THE CHILD MALTREATMENT CENTRAL REGISTRY; AND TO REPEAL CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO BE KNOWN AS "THE CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE REFORM ACT OF 2019"; AND CONCERNING ASSET FORFEITURE IN CRIMINAL CASES.
Monday, February 11, 2019
CONCERNING THE OFFENSES OF AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ON A FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER.
Thursday, February 7, 2019
PROHIBITING A PERSON REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER FROM BEING A FIREFIGHTER FOR A VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPENSATION AWARDED IN A CONDEMNATION ACTION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONDEMNATION ACTIONS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CALCULATION OF ATTORNEY'S FEES ON AN HOURLY BASIS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PARTITION AND SALE OF LAND; AND TO REPEAL THE UNIFORM PARTITION OF HEIRS PROPERTY ACT.
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
CONCERNING THE ENTRY UPON A SCHOOL CAMPUS BY A PERSON WHO IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ALIMONY SUPPORT.
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
CONCERNING AT WHAT POINT A PROBATIONER'S PROBATION BEGINS AND AT WHAT POINT IN THE SENTENCING PROCESS THE SUPERVISION OF A PROBATIONER BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION BEGINS.
CONCERNING THE DISSEMINATION OF A PERSON'S CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION.
TO REQUIRE MANDATORY ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Monday, February 4, 2019
CONCERNING THE SUPERVISION FEE PAID BY A PROBATIONER OR PAROLEE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
TO PERMIT THE REOPENING OF A CIRCUIT COURT CASE WITHOUT THE PAYMENT OF A FILING FEE IN ORDER TO ENFORCE A MONETARY JUDGMENT.
CONCERNING THE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY OF MANDATED REPORTERS WHO ACT IN GOOD FAITH.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF IMPROPER USE OF THE STATE SEAL; AND TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF THE STATE SEAL IN A CAMPAIGN.
CONCERNING THE PAROLE OF A PERSON WHO WAS RELEASED OR IS SCHEDULED TO BE RELEASED UNDER THE FAIR SENTENCING FOR MINORS ACT OF 2017.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EDUCATIONAL NEGLECT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REPORTS OF EDUCATIONAL NEGLECT MADE TO THE CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE.
CONCERNING THE JAIL BOOKING AND ADMINISTRATION FEE; TO CREATE THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING FUND; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE FUNDING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES.
CREATING A STATUTORY CIVIL ACTION FOR INVASION OF PRIVACY.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING VENUE IN THE JUDICIARY; TO PROMOTE EFFICIENT VENUE TRANSFER; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, January 31, 2019
CONCERNING THE RECORDING AND INDEXING OF COURT PROCEEDINGS; AND TO PERMIT THE ELECTRONIC AND INTERNET-BASED INDEXING OF CERTAIN COURT DOCUMENTS.
CONCERNING A WARRANTLESS SEARCH BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN A GARAGE OR OUTBUILDING ON THE PROPERTY OF A PROBATIONER'S OR PAROLEE'S RESIDENCE.
CONCERNING THE TIME PERIOD APPLICABLE FOR AN APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE OF A SENTENCE.
CONCERNING THE PAYMENT OF COSTS AND FEES ORDERED BY A COURT.
CONCERNING THE PAYMENT OF FINES, FEES, AND COSTS LEVIED BY THE INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR ADULT OFFENDER SUPERVISION.
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
PROHIBITING A PERSON REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER FROM BEING A FIREFIGHTER FOR A VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT.
CONCERNING THE TERMINATION OF A PERSON'S OBLIGATION TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER; AND CONCERNING LIFETIME REGISTRATION FOR CERTAIN REPEAT OFFENDERS.
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.
TO PROHIBIT A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER FROM RECORDING A PERSON UNDER FOURTEEN (14) YEARS OF AGE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO PROHIBIT THE UNLAWFUL USE OF A RECORDING OF A PERSON UNDER FOURTEEN (14) YEARS OF AGE ONLINE.
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RESUMPTION OF SERVICES FOR CERTAIN PARENTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EVIDENCE PRESENTED DURING PROBABLE CAUSE HEARINGS HELD UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989.
TO DEFINE "IMMINENT HARM" UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989 AND THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REPORTS FILED WITH THE COURT BEFORE A HEARING HELD UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989.
Monday, January 28, 2019
TO CREATE THE COURT OR JURY FINDING OF GUILTY BUT WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS; CONCERNING THE AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE OF NOT GUILTY BY WAY OF MENTAL DISEASE OR DEFECT; AND CONCERNING CLAIMS OF INSANITY BY A CRIMINAL DEFENDANT.
CONCERNING THE SERVICES OFFERED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT BY THE STATE CRIME LABORATORY.
CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF COURT FINES AND COURT COSTS.
TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS FROM HOLDING A POSITION OF PUBLIC TRUST.
CONCERNING SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS.
TO REQUIRE MANDATORY ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Thursday, January 24, 2019
CONCERNING THE TIME PERIOD BEFORE WHICH A COURT MAY GRANT A UNIFORM PETITION TO SEAL A CRIMINAL RECORD.
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ALIMONY SUPPORT.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING VENUE IN THE JUDICIARY; TO PROMOTE EFFICIENT VENUE TRANSFER; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
TO AMEND THE OFFENSE OF BATTERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, January 14, 2019
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RESUMPTION OF SERVICES FOR CERTAIN PARENTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EVIDENCE PRESENTED DURING PROBABLE CAUSE HEARINGS HELD UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CLOSED AND CONFIDENTIAL NATURE OF RECORDS UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PETITIONS TO REINSTATE PARENTAL RIGHTS.
TO DEFINE "IMMINENT HARM" UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989 AND THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION FOR PARENT COUNSEL.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SERVICE OF A PETITION TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING PERMANENCY GOALS THAT ARE AUTHORIZED BY THE COURT AT A PERMANENCY PLANNING HEARING.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR UNSUPERVISED VISITATION; AND TO ADDRESS THE TIMELY ENTRY OF ORDERS UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REPORTS FILED WITH THE COURT BEFORE A HEARING HELD UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989.
CONCERNING THE FEE TO ATTEND A VICTIM IMPACT PANEL THAT IS REQUIRED BY LAW OF ANY PERSON CONVICTED OF DRIVING OR BOATING WHILE INTOXICATED, REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO A CHEMICAL TEST, OR POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL BY A MINOR.
CONCERNING THE FEE TO ATTEND A VICTIM IMPACT PANEL THAT IS REQUIRED BY LAW OF ANY PERSON CONVICTED OF DRIVING OR BOATING WHILE INTOXICATED, REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO A CHEMICAL TEST, OR POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL BY A MINOR.
CONCERNING DRUG TESTING UNDER THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT; CONCERNING CHILD MALTREATMENT INVESTIGATION REPORTS; TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "NEGLECT"; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INVESTIGATIVE DETERMINATIONS.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "NEGLECT" AND THE LAW CONCERNING CLOSURES OF CHILD MALTREATMENT INVESTIGATIONS; AND TO MAKE CERTAIN ACTS OF A PARENT, GUARDIAN, CUSTODIAN, OR FOSTER PARENT NONCRIMINAL.
PROHIBITING A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER FROM PARTICIPATING IN CERTAIN HALLOWEEN-RELATED ACTIVITIES.
GRANTING A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER EMPLOYED WITH THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE THE AUTHORITY TO ARREST.
TO PROHIBIT A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER FROM RECORDING A PERSON UNDER FOURTEEN (14) YEARS OF AGE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO PROHIBIT THE UNLAWFUL USE OF A RECORDING OF A PERSON UNDER FOURTEEN (14) YEARS OF AGE ONLINE.
TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ATTEND HEARINGS HELD UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989.
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