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PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE


Referred Bills



Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
Sponsor
Status
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
BILL: HB2015
Sponsor: M. Burris
TO EXEMPT EMPLOYER AND TRADE ASSOCIATION TRAINING FROM THE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE BOARD OF PRIVATE CAREER EDUCATION.
Monday, April 6, 2009
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
BILL: SB839
Sponsor: Salmon
AN ACT TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PREGNANT WOMEN IN DETENTION FACILITIES IN ARKANSAS.
Friday, April 3, 2009
BILL: SB839
Sponsor: Salmon
AN ACT TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PREGNANT WOMEN IN DETENTION FACILITIES IN ARKANSAS.
BILL: HB2224
Sponsor: Adcock
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PERMIT AND INSPECT CONCESSION STANDS, BOTH STATIONARY AND MOBILE.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
BILL: HB2033
Sponsor: M. Burris
TO CREATE A TASK FORCE ON WATER QUALITY.
BILL: SB965
Sponsor: Steele
TO TRANSFER THE ARKANSAS WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD TO THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES, AND TO BRING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD INTO COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAW.
BILL: SB944
Sponsor: Elliott
TO STUDY VARIOUS ASPECTS OF ASTHMA MEDICATION USE AND REIMBURSEMENT WITHIN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
BILL: SB807
Sponsor: J. Key
AN ACT TO IMPROVE THE INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT PROGRAM UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES.
BILL: SB798
Sponsor: Elliott
AN ACT TO CREATE THE EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION FOR RAPE SURVIVORS ACT.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
BILL: HB2127
Sponsor: Garner
TO REGULATE THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC SIGNS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION AND LICENSING OF PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC SIGNS.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
BILL: HB1930
Sponsor: Adcock
TO REQUIRE A HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN TO OFFER COVERAGE FOR HEARING AIDS IN AN AMOUNT OF NOT LESS THAN ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,400) PER EAR EVERY THREE (3) YEARS.
BILL: SB949
Sponsor: D. Wyatt
TO AMEND THE CONSUMER-PATIENT RADIATION HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT.
BILL: SB944
Sponsor: Elliott
TO STUDY VARIOUS ASPECTS OF ASTHMA MEDICATION USE AND REIMBURSEMENT WITHIN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
BILL: SB933
Sponsor: G. Baker
TO CLARIFY THE MEDICAID FAIRNESS ACT AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING PROVIDER PARTICIPATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS UNDER THE MEDICAID FAIRNESS ACT.
Monday, March 30, 2009
BILL: HB2224
Sponsor: Adcock
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PERMIT AND INSPECT CONCESSION STANDS, BOTH STATIONARY AND MOBILE.
BILL: HB2195
Sponsor: Pennartz
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MENTAL HEALTH PARITY ACT, 23-99-501 ET SEQ. AND TO MAKE CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE ACT CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL LAW.
BILL: HB2057
Sponsor: Reep
TO PROTECT EMERGENCY RESPONSE WORKERS THROUGH EVALUATIONS OF INDIVIDUALS SUSPECTED OF INFECTING AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE WORKER WITH A LIFE-THREATENING DISEASE.
BILL: HB2244
Sponsor: Maloch
TO PROVIDE HEALTH BENEFIT COVERAGE FOR AN ORTHOTIC DEVICE, AN ORTHOTIC SERVICE, A PROSTHETIC DEVICE, AND A PROSTHETIC SERVICE.
BILL: HB1951
Sponsor: Pyle
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE MASSAGE THERAPY ACT.
BILL: HB1927
Sponsor: Shelby
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD TO DISCIPLINE PHYSICIANS FOR ETHICAL VIOLATIONS.
BILL: SB839
Sponsor: Salmon
AN ACT TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PREGNANT WOMEN IN DETENTION FACILITIES IN ARKANSAS.
BILL: SB23
Sponsor: Altes
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM.
BILL: SB23
Sponsor: Altes
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
BILL: SB402
Sponsor: P. Malone
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT ACUPUNCTURISTS FROM ADMINISTERING, DISPENSING, OR PRESCRIBING LEGEND DRUGS.
BILL: SR24
Sponsor: Salmon
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES TO EXPAND THE AVAILABILITY OF SERVICES TO RELATIVE CAREGIVERS OF TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE CHILD-ONLY CASES.
BILL: HB1553
Sponsor: T. Bradford
AN ACT TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN RURAL AREAS OF ARKANSAS AND TO EXPAND THE OPTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTING AND OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLE RACING FACILITIES.
BILL: SB949
Sponsor: D. Wyatt
TO AMEND THE CONSUMER-PATIENT RADIATION HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
BILL: HB1997
Sponsor: Hall
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS OF LAW REGARDING THE DISTRIBUTION OF DRUG SAMPLES.
BILL: HB1603
Sponsor: Shelby
TO IMPROVE THE INVESTIGATION AND CERTIFICATION OF DEATH IN ARKANSAS.
BILL: HB1553
Sponsor: T. Bradford
AN ACT TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN RURAL AREAS OF ARKANSAS AND TO EXPAND THE OPTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTING AND OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLE RACING FACILITIES.
Monday, March 23, 2009
BILL: HB1703
Sponsor: Shelby
TO CLARIFY THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND ANY WILLING PROVIDER LAWS; TO REQUIRE THE STATE EMPLOYEE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL PERSONNEL HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS TO COMPLY WITH ARKANSAS'S PATIENT PROTECTION AND ANY WILLING PROVIDER LAWS.
BILL: HB1920
Sponsor: Maloch
TO PLACE REASONABLE RESTRICTIONS ON YOUTHFUL CONSUMERS WHO UTILIZE TANNING FACILITIES.
BILL: HB2212
Sponsor: Shelby
TO CLARIFY WHEN EMPLOYEES OF NURSING FACILITIES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO INITIATE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION FOR UNWITNESSED DEATHS.
BILL: HB1950
Sponsor: Shelby
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE COMMUNITY MATCH INCOME INCENTIVE PROGRAM THROUGH THE ARKANSAS RURAL MEDICAL PRACTICE STUDENT LOAN AND SCHOLARSHIP BOARD.
BILL: SB63
Sponsor: Madison
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 20 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
BILL: HB2032
Sponsor: Allen
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS EARTHQUAKE PROGRAM BY INCREASING DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
TO EXPAND THE LIST OF MANDATED REPORTERS OF SUSPECTED ABUSE OR NEGLECT.
BILL: SB944
Sponsor: Elliott
TO STUDY VARIOUS ASPECTS OF ASTHMA MEDICATION USE AND REIMBURSEMENT WITHIN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
BILL: SB342
Sponsor: H. Wilkins
AN ACT TO PROTECT CHILDREN IN CHILD CARE FACILITIES DURING EMERGENCIES AND TO REQUIRE CHILD CARE FACILITIES TO FILE WRITTEN PLANS FOR EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
BILL: HB2055
Sponsor: Dismang
TO AMEND THE CEMETERY ACT FOR PERPETUALLY MAINTAINED CEMETERIES, § 20-17-1001 ET SEQ.
BILL: HB2052
Sponsor: Dismang
TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT DEPOSITS INTO A CEMETERY COMPANY'S PERMANENT MAINTENANCE FUND AND TO DEFINE A LAWN CRYPT.
BILL: HB1985
Sponsor: Clemmer
TO CLARIFY AN LIABILITIES REGARDING FAILURE TO RECEIVE WRITTEN APPROVAL BEFORE DISPOSING OF FUNDS THAT SHOULD BE HELD FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF MEDICAID COSTS.
BILL: HB1633
Sponsor: Reep
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF FOSTER PARENTS AND PREADOPTIVE PARENTS REGARDING CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT.
BILL: HB2257
Sponsor: Ragland
TO AMEND THE HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY ACT TO ADJUST THE EXPENDITURE LIMIT FOR ALTERATIONS OR RENOVATIONS.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
BILL: SB947
Sponsor: Elliott
THE COLORECTAL CANCER PREVENTION, EARLY DETECTION, AND TREATMENT ACT OF 2009.
BILL: SB922
Sponsor: B. Pritchard
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING TOBACCO TREATMENT, PREVENTION, AND CESSATION.
BILL: SB873
Sponsor: T. Smith
TO AMEND THE TERM OF OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.
BILL: SB429
Sponsor: Steele
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
Monday, March 16, 2009
BILL: HB1568
Sponsor: Hobbs
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT ACT.
BILL: HB1569
Sponsor: Hobbs
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ADULT MALTREATMENT CUSTODY ACT.
BILL: HB1576
Sponsor: L. Smith
TO ADJUST FOR INFLATION THE AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY REGARDING WAGE DISPUTES HEARD AND DECIDED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.
BILL: HCR1019
Sponsor: T. Baker
TO ENCOURAGE A NATIONAL SOLUTION TO HEALTHCARE REFORM FOR AMERICA.
BILL: SB949
Sponsor: D. Wyatt
TO AMEND THE CONSUMER-PATIENT RADIATION HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT.
BILL: SB787
Sponsor: Madison
TO ENSURE THAT MATERNITY PATIENTS ARE INFORMED OF THE TYPES AND RISKS OF BIRTHING METHODS.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
BILL: HB1114
Sponsor: M. Martin
TO ALLOW THE INCIDENTAL SALE OF WHOLE MILK THAT IS NOT PASTEURIZED AND TO ALLOW THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH TO MAKE RULES FOR THE SALE OF WHOLE MILK THAT IS NOT PASTEURIZED.
BILL: SB780
Sponsor: B. Pritchard
TO PROVIDE FORFEITURE OF OR DISQUALIFICATION FROM PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT ON CONVICTION OF AN OFFENSE RELATED TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
BILL: HB1983
Sponsor: Allen
THE HEALTH CARE STUDENTS SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT POPULATIONS ACT.
BILL: HB1967
Sponsor: Wagner
AN ACT TO REQUIRE AN INTERIM STUDY OF WAYS TO ENCOURAGE PHYSICIANS TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN RURAL AREAS OF ARKANSAS.
BILL: HB1327
Sponsor: Allen
TO PROTECT CONSUMERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES FROM EXPOSURE TO TOXIC CHEMICALS; TO AUTHORIZE PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS TO DESTROY OR SELL FOR SCRAP METAL A MOTOR VEHICLE IN WHICH METHAMPHETAMINE HAS BEEN MANUFACTURED.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
BILL: HB1559
Sponsor: Reep
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF MOBILE DENTAL FACILITIES UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS.
BILL: SB65
Sponsor: Madison
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 8 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
Monday, March 9, 2009
BILL: SB1010
Sponsor: Salmon
TO AMEND PORTIONS OF ARKANSAS CODE, TITLE 8, TO STREAMLINE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS TO ELIMINATE DUPLICATION.
BILL: SB1002
Sponsor: Steele
TO MODIFY THE ARKANSAS MINORITY HEALTH COMMISSION AND TO EXPAND AND CLARIFY THE DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION.
BILL: SB1000
Sponsor: Horn
TO AMEND THE HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITIONS OF A HEALTH FACILITY.
BILL: HB1518
Sponsor: Reep
TO AUTHORIZE OPTOMETRISTS OR OPHTHALMOLOGISTS TO SELL OR DISPENSE PRESCRIPTION CONTACT LENSES THAT ARE MEDICATED WITH LEGEND DRUGS THAT ARE AUTHORIZED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION.
BILL: HB1839
Sponsor: Reynolds
AN ACT TO LIMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE SPRINKLERS IN HOME CONSTRUCTION.
BILL: SB969
Sponsor: Steele
AN ACT TO CREATE A SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM IN ARKANSAS.
BILL: SB968
Sponsor: Steele
TO REQUIRE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY BOARD MEMBERSHIP ON THE GOVERNING BODY OF A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
BILL: SB967
Sponsor: Steele
TO ENSURE FULL PARTICIPATION FOR ARKANSAS IN THE FEDERAL SICKLE CELL DISEASE EDUCATION AND TREATMENT INITIATIVE.
BILL: SB965
Sponsor: Steele
TO TRANSFER THE ARKANSAS WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD TO THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES, AND TO BRING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD INTO COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAW.
BILL: SB963
Sponsor: Steele
AN ACT TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE SERVICES FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILY RECIPIENTS ENROLLED IN DAY OR EVENING CLASSES IN A TWO-YEAR COLLEGE.
BILL: SB961
Sponsor: Bledsoe
AN ACT TO PROTECT PERSONS SUSCEPTIBLE TO SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTIFICATION OF PERSONS TRAINED TO ADMINISTER EMERGENCY TREATMENT FOR SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTIONS.
BILL: SR15
Sponsor: Steele
ESTABLISHING ADVISORY, MOCK LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS CONCERNING DISABILITY ISSUES AND TO AUTHORIZE ASSISTANCE TO CONDUCT THE MOCK LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS.
BILL: SB958
Sponsor: Capps
CONCERNING THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE MEDICAL BOARD.
BILL: SB949
Sponsor: D. Wyatt
TO AMEND THE CONSUMER-PATIENT RADIATION HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT.
BILL: SB947
Sponsor: Elliott
THE COLORECTAL CANCER PREVENTION, EARLY DETECTION, AND TREATMENT ACT OF 2009.
BILL: SB944
Sponsor: Elliott
TO STUDY VARIOUS ASPECTS OF ASTHMA MEDICATION USE AND REIMBURSEMENT WITHIN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
BILL: SB939
Sponsor: D. Johnson
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SEEK A MEDICAID WAIVER FOR THE TREATMENT OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
BILL: SB933
Sponsor: G. Baker
TO CLARIFY THE MEDICAID FAIRNESS ACT AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING PROVIDER PARTICIPATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS UNDER THE MEDICAID FAIRNESS ACT.
BILL: SB922
Sponsor: B. Pritchard
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING TOBACCO TREATMENT, PREVENTION, AND CESSATION.
BILL: SB916
Sponsor: Salmon
WALT'S LAW: TO ALLOW FOR THE CRYOGENIC TREATMENT THE HYPOGYCGOUDOLEBOISM SYSTEM.
BILL: SB911
Sponsor: Salmon
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS KINSHIP CARE SUBSIDY ACT OF 2009.
BILL: SB906
Sponsor: Salmon
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE, TITLE 8, CONCERNING THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ARKANSAS POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY COMMISSION.
BILL: SB881
Sponsor: G. Jeffress
TO DEFINE THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE ARRAY OF COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR AT-RISK, DELINQUENT AND FAMILIES IN NEED OF SERVICES YOUTH.
BILL: SB873
Sponsor: T. Smith
TO AMEND THE TERM OF OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.
BILL: SB872
Sponsor: Teague
CONCERNING THE CERTIFICATION STANDARDS OF FIREFIGHTERS.
BILL: SB870
Sponsor: Teague
TO PERMIT THE USE OF LANDFILL GAS IN THE CREATION OR PRODUCTION OF ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF ENERGY.
BILL: HB1403
Sponsor: J. Edwards
THE UNIFORM EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER HEALTH PRACTITIONERS ACT.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
BILL: HB1552
Sponsor: L. Smith
AN ACT TO REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE UNPAID BREAK TIME AND REASONABLE LOCATIONS FOR EXPRESSING BREAST MILK.
BILL: SB839
Sponsor: Salmon
AN ACT TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PREGNANT WOMEN IN DETENTION FACILITIES IN ARKANSAS.
BILL: SCR9
Sponsor: Elliott
RECOGNIZING THE URGENT NEED FOR HEALTH CARE FOR AMERICA NOW.
BILL: SB819
Sponsor: Laverty
TO IMPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES AT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO BETTER PROTECT CLIENTS BY CONSOLIDATING THE VARIOUS PROCESSES FOR CONDUCTING CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS FOR DIVERSE SERVICE.
BILL: SB810
Sponsor: Horn
CONCERNING INVOLUNTARY ADMISSIONS OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS.
BILL: SB807
Sponsor: J. Key
AN ACT TO IMPROVE THE INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT PROGRAM UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
BILL: SB798
Sponsor: Elliott
AN ACT TO CREATE THE EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION FOR RAPE SURVIVORS ACT.
BILL: SB792
Sponsor: B. Pritchard
CONCERNING PROGRAM EXPENDITURE REPORTING UNDER THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS ACT.
BILL: SB787
Sponsor: Madison
TO ENSURE THAT MATERNITY PATIENTS ARE INFORMED OF THE TYPES AND RISKS OF BIRTHING METHODS.
BILL: HB1587
Sponsor: Tyler
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT EMPLOYER-REQUIRED DRUG TESTS ARE TO BE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO EMPLOYEES.
BILL: HB1579
Sponsor: Webb
TO REQUIRE ONLY ANNUAL REPORTS TO THE INTERIM COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND LABOR REGARDING THE TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
BILL: HB1403
Sponsor: J. Edwards
THE UNIFORM EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER HEALTH PRACTITIONERS ACT.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
BILL: SB780
Sponsor: B. Pritchard
TO PROVIDE FORFEITURE OF OR DISQUALIFICATION FROM PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT ON CONVICTION OF AN OFFENSE RELATED TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Monday, March 2, 2009
BILL: HB1546
Sponsor: Shelby
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 23-99-411 TO DECREASE THE AMOUNT OF TIME ALLOWED FOR PROCESSING APPLICATIONS OF PROVIDERS.
BILL: SCR8
Sponsor: G. Jeffress
DEFINE THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE ARRAY OF COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR AT-RISK, DELINQUENT, AND FAMILIES-IN-NEED-OF- SERVICES YOUTH.
BILL: HB1409
Sponsor: McLean
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RIGHTS TO CONTROL THE FINAL DISPOSITION OF A DECEASED PERSON.
BILL: SB354
Sponsor: Laverty
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PROVIDER FEE FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
BILL: HB1553
Sponsor: T. Bradford
AN ACT TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN RURAL AREAS OF ARKANSAS AND TO EXPAND THE OPTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTING AND OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLE RACING FACILITIES.
BILL: HB1453
Sponsor: Tyler
TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO SEEK RECOVERY OF UNLAWFULLY COLLECTED FEES UNDER THE ARKANSAS PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCY ACT
BILL: HB1402
Sponsor: Harrelson
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS CIGARETTE FIRE SAFETY STANDARD ACT; AND TO CREATE THE CIGARETTE FIRE SAFETY STANDARD FUND.
BILL: SB595
Sponsor: Laverty
TO AMEND THE PROCEDURES FOR REMOVAL OF A PERSON'S NAME FROM THE CHILD MALTREATMENT CENTRAL REGISTRY.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
BILL: HB1558
Sponsor: Reep
TO PROVIDE THAT THE BUREAU OF LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH SHALL AVOID ALL REFERENCES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION.
BILL: HB1464
Sponsor: Nickels
AN ACT TO AMEND THE MINIMUM WAGE TO PARALLEL THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE LAW.
BILL: HB1463
Sponsor: Greenberg
TO MODIFY THE FINANCIAL ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR NONMUNICIPAL DOMESTIC SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS AND FACILITIES.
BILL: SB494
Sponsor: D. Johnson
TO ESTABLISH THE PARAMETERS OF THE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON FATALITIES AND NEAR FATALITIES IN CHILD MALTREATMENT MATTERS.
BILL: SB493
Sponsor: D. Johnson
TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION RELATED TO CHILD FATALITIES OR NEAR-FATALITIES AND THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE DIVISION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES.
Monday, February 23, 2009
BILL: SB451
Sponsor: Elliott
TO ASSIST INSOLVENT PERPETUAL CARE CEMETERIES AND TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE INSOLVENT PERPETUAL CARE CEMETERIES.
BILL: HB1416
Sponsor: Reep
AN ACT TO ELIMINATE ANNUAL SELF-AUDIT REPORTING FOR REGULATED STORAGE TANK OWNERS AND OPERATORS.
BILL: SB343
Sponsor: Crumbly
AN ACT TO CONFRONT DISPARITIES IN HEALTH AND LENGTH OF LIFE AMONG CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
BILL: HB1452
Sponsor: Tyler
TO ADD THE AMUSEMENT RIDE SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD TO THE STATE BOARDS AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE A STIPEND.
BILL: HB1409
Sponsor: McLean
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RIGHTS TO CONTROL THE FINAL DISPOSITION OF A DECEASED PERSON.
BILL: SB225
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO AMEND THE JOB CLASSIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEES OF STATE AGENCIES OR DEPARTMENTS WHO PROVIDE FAMILY SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICES, OR ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
BILL: SB429
Sponsor: Steele
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
BILL: SB307
Sponsor: T. Smith
AN ACT TO EXEMPT FROM LICENSURE THOSE ADULT DAY CARE CENTERS THAT CARE FOR IMPAIRED ADULTS FOR PERIODS OF FOUR (4) OR LESS HOURS PER DAY.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
BILL: HB1427
Sponsor: Ingram
TO EXTEND IMMUNITY TO CERTAIN DENTAL RESIDENTS AND FACULTY.
BILL: SB402
Sponsor: P. Malone
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT ACUPUNCTURISTS FROM ADMINISTERING, DISPENSING, OR PRESCRIBING LEGEND DRUGS.
BILL: SB401
Sponsor: Altes
TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH TO ALLOW THE USE OF A HARVESTED RAINWATER SYSTEM FOR A NONPOTABLE PURPOSE.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
BILL: SB378
Sponsor: P. Malone
AN ACT TO PLACE THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF ACUPUNCTURE AND RELATED TECHNIQUES WITHIN AND UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
BILL: SB342
Sponsor: H. Wilkins
AN ACT TO PROTECT CHILDREN IN CHILD CARE FACILITIES DURING EMERGENCIES AND TO REQUIRE CHILD CARE FACILITIES TO FILE WRITTEN PLANS FOR EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.
BILL: SB307
Sponsor: T. Smith
AN ACT TO EXEMPT FROM LICENSURE THOSE ADULT DAY CARE CENTERS THAT CARE FOR IMPAIRED ADULTS FOR PERIODS OF FOUR (4) OR LESS HOURS PER DAY.
BILL: SB79
Sponsor: D. Johnson
AN ACT TO REGULATE RADIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS AND RADIOLOGY PRACTITIONER ASSISTANTS.
Monday, February 16, 2009
BILL: SB373
Sponsor: Salmon
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE STIPEND FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF NURSING.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
BILL: HB1390
Sponsor: G. Smith
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY ELECTRICIAN'S LICENSE.
BILL: HB1232
Sponsor: Overbey
AN ACT TO CREATE THE LONG-TERM CARE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACT.
THE PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT.
BILL: SB356
Sponsor: Broadway
AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT PATIENTS CAN BE TRANSPORTED TO THE FACILITY OF CHOICE WITHOUT REGARD TO SERVICE AREA RESTRICTIONS.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
BILL: SB354
Sponsor: Laverty
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PROVIDER FEE FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
BILL: HB1375
Sponsor: Pennartz
TO PROTECT THE HEALTH OF INMATES COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AND TO ENSURE THAT ORDERS BY MEDICAL PROVIDERS FOR RESTRICTIONS ON WORK BY INMATES ARE FOLLOWED BY THE DEPARTMENT.
BILL: HB1354
Sponsor: Shelby
AN ACT TO MODERNIZE THE ROLE OF THE COUNTY HEALTH OFFICERS.
BILL: HB1379
Sponsor: Summers
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE OF ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS AND THE REGISTRATION OF CLINICAL ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELOR SUPERVISORS.
BILL: HB1377
Sponsor: Allen
AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE EXPERTISE OF AND TO REDEFINE THE FOCUS OF THE CERVICAL CANCER TASK FORCE.
BILL: HB1367
Sponsor: Pennartz
TO IMPROVE DENTAL HEALTH AMONG PATIENTS AND TO CLARIFY THE DUTIES OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS IN FACILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION OR DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
BILL: SB343
Sponsor: Crumbly
AN ACT TO CONFRONT DISPARITIES IN HEALTH AND LENGTH OF LIFE AMONG CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS.
BILL: SB342
Sponsor: H. Wilkins
AN ACT TO PROTECT CHILDREN IN CHILD CARE FACILITIES DURING EMERGENCIES AND TO REQUIRE CHILD CARE FACILITIES TO FILE WRITTEN PLANS FOR EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.
BILL: SB143
Sponsor: Broadway
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
BILL: SB64
Sponsor: Madison
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 11 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED, SOME PORTIONS OF WHICH RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1949.
Monday, February 9, 2009
BILL: SB330
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE FAST-TRACKED ADOPTION OF GARRETT'S LAW BABIES.
BILL: SB239
Sponsor: Bledsoe
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE PHYSICIANS AND PODIATRISTS TO DELEGATE THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME SIMPLE PROCEDURES TO EMPLOYEES.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
BILL: HB1267
Sponsor: Shelby
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS, AND PEDORTHICS PRACTICE ACT OF 2007.
BILL: SB315
Sponsor: Steele
TO AMEND THE TRAUMA SYSTEM ACT.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
BILL: SB310
Sponsor: Horn
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE SALE AND LICENSURE OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES.
BILL: SB307
Sponsor: T. Smith
AN ACT TO EXEMPT FROM LICENSURE THOSE ADULT DAY CARE CENTERS THAT CARE FOR IMPAIRED ADULTS FOR PERIODS OF FOUR (4) OR LESS HOURS PER DAY.
BILL: HB1264
Sponsor: Webb
TO EXEMPT FROM LANDFILL FEES THE LITTER COLLECTED DURING THE KEEP ARKANSAS BEAUTIFUL AND THE KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL CAMPAIGNS.
BILL: HB1274
Sponsor: Adcock
TO MODERNIZE ARKANSAS'S RABIES CONTROL ACT.
BILL: SB25
Sponsor: Altes
AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION OF MOTOR VEHICLE RACING FACILITIES.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
BILL: SB143
Sponsor: Broadway
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
BILL: HB1152
Sponsor: J. Burris
AN ACT TO AMEND THE FIREWORK SHOOTER'S LICENSING PERIOD TO START WHEN THE APPLICATION IS APPROVED TO ALLOW FOR A FULL FIVE-YEAR LICENSING PERIOD.
BILL: HB1147
Sponsor: J. Burris
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE APPLICATION PERIOD FOR FIREWORK PUBLIC DISPLAY PERMITS FROM TWO DAYS TO FIVE DAYS.
BILL: HB1146
Sponsor: J. Burris
AN ACT TO REQUIRE FIREWORK SALES TO BE AT LEAST FIFTY FEET FROM COMBUSTIBLES AND TO REQUIRE "NO SMOKING" SIGNS AT RETAIL ENTRANCES.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
BILL: HB1109
Sponsor: Harrelson
AN ACT TO ENSURE THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH POSSESSES SUBPOENA POWER.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
BILL: SB143
Sponsor: Broadway
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL.
Monday, January 26, 2009
BILL: SB239
Sponsor: Bledsoe
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE PHYSICIANS AND PODIATRISTS TO DELEGATE THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME SIMPLE PROCEDURES TO EMPLOYEES.
BILL: HB1114
Sponsor: M. Martin
TO ALLOW THE INCIDENTAL SALE OF WHOLE MILK THAT IS NOT PASTEURIZED AND TO ALLOW THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH TO MAKE RULES FOR THE SALE OF WHOLE MILK THAT IS NOT PASTEURIZED.
BILL: SB225
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO AMEND THE JOB CLASSIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEES OF STATE AGENCIES OR DEPARTMENTS WHO PROVIDE FAMILY SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICES, OR ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
BILL: SB216
Sponsor: Altes
TO REQUIRE RECIPIENTS OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO UNDERGO RANDOM DRUG TESTING AS A CONDITION OF CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIRE A RECIPIENT WHO FAILS A RANDOM DRUG TEST TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A TREATMENT PROGRAM.
BILL: SB143
Sponsor: Broadway
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
BILL: HB1031
Sponsor: Allen
AN ACT TO REQUIRE HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS TO PROVIDE PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING FOR MEN FORTY (40) YEARS OF AGE AND OVER.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
BILL: SB120
Sponsor: P. Malone
AN ACT TO CLARIFY VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE LAW REGARDING PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES AND TO CLARIFY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY.
BILL: SB115
Sponsor: Glover
TO REQUIRE LOCAL APPROVAL BEFORE ISSUING A DISPOSAL PERMIT; TO REQUIRE NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A DISPOSAL PERMIT; TO ALLOW LOCAL GOVERNING AUTHORITIES TO APPEAL A DISPOSAL PERMIT; TO ADOPT RULES FOR DISPOSAL OF DRILLING WASTES.
BILL: HB1044
Sponsor: Pennartz
TO EXPAND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMISSION.
BILL: SB113
Sponsor: T. Smith
AMENDING PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, FIXED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS, AND FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE TASK FORCE ON THE EFFECT OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IN ARKANSAS.
BILL: HB1022
Sponsor: Pennartz
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE NURSING STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM AND TO PROMOTE TEACHING IN NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
BILL: SB85
Sponsor: J. Key
AN ACT TO ALLOW BLOOD DONATIONS BY SIXTEEN (16) YEAR OLDS WITH PARENTAL PERMISSION.
BILL: SB79
Sponsor: D. Johnson
AN ACT TO REGULATE RADIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS AND RADIOLOGY PRACTITIONER ASSISTANTS.
BILL: SB76
Sponsor: Madison
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 25 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
BILL: SB65
Sponsor: Madison
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 8 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
BILL: SB64
Sponsor: Madison
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 11 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED, SOME PORTIONS OF WHICH RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1949.
BILL: SB63
Sponsor: Madison
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 20 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
BILL: SB58
Sponsor: Steele
AN ACT TO REPEAL ARKANSAS CODE 20-76-107 CONCERNING THE INDEPENDENT EVALUATOR FOR THE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES PROGRAM.
Monday, January 12, 2009
BILL: SB25
Sponsor: Altes
AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION OF MOTOR VEHICLE RACING FACILITIES.
BILL: SB23
Sponsor: Altes
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM.
BILL: SB17
Sponsor: J. Jeffress
AN ACT TO EXCLUDE BAIL BOND AGENTS COMPENSATED ON A COMMISSION BASIS FROM THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYMENT" UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.