PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
Sponsor
Status
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Status
TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO MEDICAID PERSONAL CARE SERVICES IN DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
TO REQUIRE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK BY A PRIVATE BUSINESS THAT PROVIDES SHORT-TERM CHILD CARE FACILITIES FOR ITS PATRONS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW ENACTED BY INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948 TO RESTORE THE STATUTORY INTENT OF THE 79TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Monday, March 28, 2011
TO CREATE AN UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE TAX CREDIT FOR BUSINESSES THAT CREATE A JOB AND HIRE A PERSON RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TO FILL THAT JOB AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATIONS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR EMPLOYERS TO RESPOND TO APPLICATIONS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND TO PROVIDE FOR ONLINE NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
AN ACT TO CREATE A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT COMMITTEE WITHIN THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT ALL FACILITIES THAT PERFORM TEN OR MORE ABORTIONS EACH MONTH SHALL BE LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS COMMITTEE AND TO AMEND THE NAME OF THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS COMMITTEE.
AN ACT TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR SICKLE CELL ANEMIA IN ARKANSAS AND TO REDUCE OVERALL HEALTH CARE COSTS.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
AN ACT TO SPECIFY MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND TO AMEND REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR DISCHARGE FOR ABSENTEEISM, MISCONDUCT, AND FAILURE TO ACCEPT SUITABLE WORK.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR GASTRIC PACEMAKERS.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES TO ENTER INTO COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTERS.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HUMAN HEARTBEAT PROTECTION ACT AND TO PROTECT UNBORN CHILDREN.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
TO PROTECT PATIENTS BY ENSURING THAT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURES DO NOT INTRUDE ON THE PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP OR PUT COST SAVINGS AHEAD OF OPTIMAL PATIENT CARE.
AN ACT TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH BY REGULATING THE PRIVATE OWNERSHIP OF NONHUMAN PRIMATES.
Monday, March 21, 2011
TO REQUIRE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO COMPLETE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN A LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTEXT.
AN ACT TO EXTEND THE OPERATIONS OF THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCES ON ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN AND ON SICKLE CELL DISEASE.
CONCERNING THE INCLUSION OF SERVICE SINKS IN CERTAIN BUILDINGS.
AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT AT LEAST FIVE MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "NEW FULL-TIME PERMANENT EMPLOYEE" TO INCLUDE EMPLOYEES WHO WORK AT HOME, AS THAT DEFINITION APPLIES TO BUSINESS INCENTIVES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE ALL PUBLIC POOLS TO BE MAINTAINED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OR DIRECTION OF A CERTIFIED POOL OPERATOR.
AN ACT TO EXEMPT ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT CENTERS FROM HEALTH FACILITIES SERVICES LICENSING.
TO EXEMPT THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS FROM THE ELEVATOR SAFETY LAW.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING BURIAL ASSOCIATIONS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING EMBALMERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, AND FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENTS.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AND ASSESS A PROVIDER FEE ON PHARMACIES THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WOULD BE DEDICATED TO THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PHARMACY PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND REGISTERED VOTERS WHO LIVE WITHIN THREE MILES OF A PROPOSED NEW MOTOR VEHICLE RACING FACILITY.
CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF A REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING FUND ACT.
AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT EACH WOMAN WHO GIVES BIRTH IN A MEDICAL FACILITY RECEIVES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS DESCRIBING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME BEFORE THE WOMAN IS DISCHARGED.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
AN ACT TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS HIV-AIDS MINORITY TASK FORCE.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THE ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT AS OR APPOINT A RECEIVER FOR PUBLIC WATER OR SEWER SYSTEMS THAT FAIL TO COMPLY WITH PUBLIC HEALTH LAWS OR ADEQUATELY OPERATE THEIR SYSTEMS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE ALZHEIMER'S ADVISORY COUNCIL.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM OF MISCLASSIFYING EMPLOYEES AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND TO INDIRECTLY AMEND INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE ROLE OF PHARMACISTS WITH REGARD TO EPHEDRINE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, OR PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE.
AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT EACH WOMAN WHO GIVES BIRTH IN A MEDICAL FACILITY RECEIVES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS DESCRIBING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME BEFORE THE WOMAN IS DISCHARGED.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ABORTION LAWS IN ARKANSAS.
TO PROTECT PATIENTS BY ENSURING THAT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURES DO NOT INTRUDE ON THE PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP OR PUT COST SAVINGS AHEAD OF OPTIMAL PATIENT CARE.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ABORTION PATIENTS’ ENHANCED SAFETY ACT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO SPECIFY MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND TO AMEND REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR DISCHARGE FOR ABSENTEEISM, MISCONDUCT, AND FAILURE TO ACCEPT SUITABLE WORK.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT APPLICANTS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TEST NEGATIVE FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE.
Monday, March 14, 2011
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, FIXED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS, AND FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.
AN ACT TO PLACE LIMITATIONS ON THE COLLECTION OF LANDFILL FEES.
TO ESTABLISH CONSISTENCY IN THE LAWS CONCERNING ENGINEERS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING BURIAL FURNITURE ASSOCIATED WITH HUMAN SKELETAL BURIAL REMAINS.
JONATHAN'S LAW: TO ESTABLISH SAFETY STANDARDS FOR ANCHORING SOCCER GOALS ON PLAYGROUNDS AND OTHER RECREATION AREAS.
AN ACT TO STREAMLINE THE PROCESS FOR CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS.
TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK TRUST FUND ACT.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING PERMIT TO CONDUCT CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, OR MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL WORK.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE LICENSURE OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS.
CONCERNING THE INCLUSION OF SERVICE SINKS IN CERTAIN BUILDINGS.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR RECOUPMENT OF COSTS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY AUDIT BILL OF RIGHTS.
TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO DETER MINORS FROM USING TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO ISSUE GENERAL PERMITS; TO CREATE PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE, REVIEW, RENEWAL, AND REVOCATION OF GENERAL PERMITS.
AN ACT TO SPECIFY MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND TO AMEND REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR DISCHARGE FOR ABSENTEEISM, MISCONDUCT, AND FAILURE TO ACCEPT SUITABLE WORK.
CONCERNING THE SALE OF CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS CONTAINING BISPHENOL-A IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT CERTAIN HEALTH FACILITIES MAKE DATA ON INFECTIONS AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE PRIORITY OF THE MEDICAID PROGRAM TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FROM THIRD PARTIES FOR CERTAIN MEDICAID COSTS.
AN ACT TO CREATE DEFINITIONS REGARDING THIRD-PARTY RECOVERY OF CERTAIN MEDICAID COSTS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO RECOVER COSTS OF MEDICAL SERVICES FROM CERTAIN THIRD PARTIES.
TO PRESERVE THE PROFESSIONAL INDEPENDENCE OF A PHARMACIST AND A PHARMACY; TO PROHIBIT INTERFERENCE WITH THE PHARMACIST-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP OR THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
CONCERNING THE SALE OF AIR CONDITIONING PARTS TO SCRAP METAL RECYCLERS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING TOBACCO TREATMENT, PREVENTION, AND CESSATION.
Monday, March 7, 2011
AN ACT TO ALLOW APPEALS REGARDING INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS TO BE HEARD BY THE INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
CONCERNING MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR 911 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATION CENTER PERSONNEL.
TO AMEND THE CHILD WELFARE AGENCY LICENSING ACT; TO CLARIFY WHOM THE ACT APPLIES TO; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO RAISE THE AGE OF CHILDREN FOR WHOM SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN MOTOR VEHICLES.
AN ACT TO CREATE A BILL OF RIGHTS FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN.
TO REGULATE ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS; TO PROVIDE RULE-MAKING AUTHORITY FOR § 23-99-418, AS AMENDED BY ACT 196 OF 2011.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS PROPER ANTIPSYCHOTIC USE ACT OF 2011.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE'S MEDICAID PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE'S MEDICAID PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY WATER REGULATIONS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE STATE MEDICAID PROGRAM TO PROCESS DENTAL REVIEWS THROUGH ONLINE OR CLOUD-BASED SYSTEMS.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE INTERSTATE RECIPROCITY FOR LICENSURE OF PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES.
TO ESTABLISH A REASONABLE RESPONSE TIME FOR THE LAST EMPLOYER TO RESPOND TO THE NOTICE OF CLAIM FORM FILED WHEN A FORMER EMPLOYEE APPLIES FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO SET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR A PERSON TO RECEIVE A STATE BENEFIT AND TO ALLOW A PERSON WHO MIGHT NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A STATE BENEFIT TO DO SO ONLY IN INSTANCES OF EMERGENCY OR WHEN LIFE-SAVING MEASURES ARE REQUIRED.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE MODIFICATION OF THE TAXABLE WAGE BASE UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
TO REQUIRE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT CONCERNING THE IMPACT OF ANY STATE ACTION THAT MAY IMPACT OR HARM THE ENVIRONMENT AND TO REGULATE STATE ACTIONS THAT MAY IMPACT OR HARM THE ENVIRONMENT.
AN ACT TO CREATE A CULTURAL COMPETENCE INTERIM STUDY.
TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK TRUST FUND ACT.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ABORTION LAWS IN ARKANSAS.
TO CLARIFY THE ARKANSAS ACUPUNCTURE PRACTICES ACT, § 17-102-101 ET SEQ., AND RELATED TECHNIQUES.
AN ACT TO CREATE A STUDY OF ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AND ASSESS A PROVIDER FEE ON PHARMACIES THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WOULD BE DEDICATED TO THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PHARMACY PROGRAM.
TO PROMOTE COMPETITION, INCREASE QUALITY, AND DECREASE COSTS IN THE HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET.
TO REGULATE THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
AN ACT TO DEFINE "DILIGENT ENFORCEMENT" FOR PURPOSES OF THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS ACT; § 19-12-101 ET SEQ.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR THE DUE PROCESS RIGHTS OF MEDICAID PROVIDERS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF THE DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL SERVICES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
CONCERNING THE REAL-TIME ELECTRONIC LOG BOOK FOR A PHARMACY TO RECORD PURCHASES OF EPHEDRINE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, AND PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE.
TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO DETER MINORS FROM USING TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS.
AN ACT TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR PROVIDING SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTH BENEFITS EXCHANGE; AND TO MAKE RELATED CHANGES AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS CODE.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE STIPEND FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY.
AN ACT TO MAKE CONSISTENT THE LAW REGARDING LICENSURE FOR PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES AND ADVERSE ACTIONS.
AN ACT TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH BY REGULATING THE PRIVATE OWNERSHIP OF NONHUMAN PRIMATES.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT SOLICITING, RECEIVING, OFFERING, OR PAYING ANYTHING OF VALUE TO INDUCE REFERRALS OF HEALTHCARE ITEMS OR SERVICES.
TO ENSURE THE CONTINUED LOCAL REGULATION OF HEALTH INSURANCE; TO IMPLEMENT ALL STATE-LAW ASPECTS OF FEDERAL HEALTHCARE REFORM; AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTH BENEFITS EXCHANGE.
TO EXCLUDE FROM THE TERM "EMPLOYMENT" SERVICES PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS IN PRIVATE HOMES FOR ELDERLY, INFIRM, OR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS WHEN THE PERSON WAS REFERRED BY A HOME-CARE REFERRAL SERVICE.
TO REQUIRE AN ASBESTOS SURVEY BEFORE A PERMIT MAY BE ISSUED FOR THE RENOVATION OR DEMOLITION OF A PUBLIC OR COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND TO REGULATE THE SURVEYING AND REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS IN BUILDINGS.
TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO MEDICAID PERSONAL CARE SERVICES IN DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ABORTION PATIENTS’ ENHANCED SAFETY ACT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HUMAN HEARTBEAT PROTECTION ACT AND TO PROTECT UNBORN CHILDREN.
TO PROTECT PATIENTS BY ENSURING THAT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURES DO NOT INTRUDE ON THE PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP OR PUT COST SAVINGS AHEAD OF OPTIMAL PATIENT CARE.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT AND TO REGULATE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE AND PROCESSING CENTERS.
AN ACT REPEALING THE LEAD-BASED PAINT-HAZARD ACT OF 1997 AND CREATING THE ARKANSAS LEAD-BASED PAINT-HAZARD ACT OF 2011.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE DENIAL OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PREEXISTING CONDITIONS.
TO REQUIRE EMPLOYERS OF FIREFIGHTERS TO PROVIDE CANCER POLICIES FOR CERTAIN FORMS OF CANCER DEVELOPED THROUGH THEIR WORK AS FIREFIGHTERS.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD TO COLLECT DATA FROM LICENSEES.
TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN CONDUCT TO CONTROL THE PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT OR INDEPENDENT PRACTICE OF A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING PEER REVIEW COMMITTEES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATIONS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING TOBACCO TREATMENT, PREVENTION, AND CESSATION.
TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH MAY PROMULGATE RULES TO ESTABLISH FEES TO SUSTAIN THE PROGRAM OPERATIONS OF THE STATE RADIATION CONTROL AGENCY MANDATED PROGRAMS.
AN ACT TO SPECIFY MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND TO AMEND REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR DISCHARGE FOR ABSENTEEISM, MISCONDUCT, AND FAILURE TO ACCEPT SUITABLE WORK.
AN ACT TO LIMIT FORENSIC EXAMINATIONS OF ALLEGEDLY ABUSED CHILDREN TO CHILD SAFETY CENTERS.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
AN ACT TO EXTEND THE OPERATIONS OF THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCES ON ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN AND ON SICKLE CELL DISEASE.
TO AMEND SECTION 5 OF ACT 590 OF 2011 TO AUTHORIZE THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK TO SERVE AS TRUSTEES OF CEMETERY MAINTENANCE FUNDS.
TO PRESERVE THE PROFESSIONAL INDEPENDENCE OF A PHARMACIST AND A PHARMACY; TO PROHIBIT INTERFERENCE WITH THE PHARMACIST-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP OR THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW ENACTED BY INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948 TO RESTORE THE STATUTORY INTENT OF THE 79TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FOR SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ACT.
AN ACT TO DEFINE RED COUNTIES; TO REQUEST COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES AND TO REPORT ON COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES ESTABLISHED.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO ISSUE GENERAL PERMITS; TO CREATE PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE, REVIEW, RENEWAL, AND REVOCATION OF GENERAL PERMITS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS FOR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN LICENSEES OF THE HVACR LICENSING BOARD TO ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
TO PROVIDE FOR ADULT ABUSE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REPORTING.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
TO REQUIRE CHILD-ONLY INDIVIDUAL HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE DIVISION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPENSABILITY OF MENTAL INJURY OR ILLNESS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS AND TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE ARKANSAS CODE WHICH RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT APPLICANTS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TEST NEGATIVE FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR RECOUPMENT OF COSTS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY AUDIT BILL OF RIGHTS.
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD MAKE QUARTERLY REPORTS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEES REGARDING INFORMATION PROVIDED TO CREDENTIALING ORGANIZATIONS.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE HEALTHCARE REFORM ACCOUNTABILITY ACT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE POSTING OF WARNING SIGNS RELATING TO DRINKING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DURING PREGNANCY.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE REPORTING REQUIREMENT UNDER GARRETT'S LAW AND TO REQUIRE PHYSICIANS TO REPORT ALCOHOL USE BY A PREGNANT WOMAN WHO IS UNDER TWENTY-ONE (21) YEARS OF AGE.
ACT TO REINSTATE THE AUTHORITY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO SEIZE THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF DRIVERS UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE CHARGED WITH MINOR IN POSSESSION.
AN ACT TO CREATE A PRESUMPTION THAT FIREFIGHTERS WHO DEVELOP CERTAIN FORMS OF CANCER DEVELOPED THOSE CANCERS THROUGH THEIR WORK AS FIREFIGHTERS.
AN ACT TO DEFINE ARKANSAS RED COUNTIES AND TO ESTABLISH A REPORTING SYSTEM.
Monday, February 28, 2011
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS REGARDING OVERSIGHT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAMS BY THE OFFICE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION.
CONCERNING THE INCLUSION OF SERVICE SINKS IN CERTAIN BUILDINGS.
TO REVISE AND MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE CEMETERY ACT FOR PERPETUALLY MAINTAINED CEMETERIES; TO ENHANCE THE REGULATION OF CEMETERIES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR INFANT INTERMENT GARDENS.
AN ACT TO SPECIFY MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND TO AMEND REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR DISCHARGE FOR ABSENTEEISM, MISCONDUCT, AND FAILURE TO ACCEPT SUITABLE WORK.
TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSFERABILITY OF CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS AND DETERMINATION LETTERS AMONG VARIOUS OPERATIONAL SECTIONS OF A SINGLE SERVICE PROVIDER.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE KIDNEY DISEASE COMMISSION TO HONOR PERSONS WHO HAVE PROVIDED LIVING KIDNEY DONATIONS TO ARKANSANS IN NEED OF KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING PERMIT TO CONDUCT CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, OR MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL WORK.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE LICENSURE OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS.
TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSFERABILITY OF CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS AND DETERMINATION LETTERS AMONG VARIOUS OPERATIONAL SECTIONS OF A SINGLE SERVICE PROVIDER.
TO REQUIRE PETS ADOPTED THROUGH A POUND, SHELTER, HUMANE ORGANIZATION, OR ANIMAL RESCUE GROUP TO BE STERILIZED BEFORE THE ADOPTION IS COMPLETE.
TO ELIMINATE DUPLICATION OF STATUTES REGARDING THE ADULT MALTREATMENT ACT AND THE MEDICAID FRAUD ACT.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR PER DIEM REIMBURSEMENT FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES.
TO MANDATE THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT BE NOTIFIED IN THE EVENT THAT A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER TREATS A BURN THAT REASONABLY COULD BE CONNECTED TO CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
CONCERNING NOTICE PROCEDURES UNDER THE ARKANSAS WATER AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ACT.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE ROLE OF PHARMACISTS WITH REGARD TO EPHEDRINE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, OR PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE.
AN ACT TO DEFINE ARKANSAS RED COUNTIES AND TO ESTABLISH A REPORTING SYSTEM.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH SATELLITE OFFICES FOR THE OFFICE OF CHIEF COUNSEL IN COUNTIES WITH A CERTAIN POPULATION LEVEL.
AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT CONSUMERS ARE NOTIFIED WHEN HAMBURGER MEAT IS NOT HEATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH STANDARDS.
AN ACT TO CREATE A PRESUMPTION THAT FIREFIGHTERS WHO DEVELOP CERTAIN FORMS OF CANCER DEVELOPED THOSE CANCERS THROUGH THEIR WORK AS FIREFIGHTERS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN WATER SYSTEMS TO MAINTAIN A LEVEL OF FLUORIDE TO PREVENT TOOTH DECAY.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF HERBAL SNUFF TO PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE.
Monday, February 21, 2011
AN ACT TO AMEND REQUIREMENTS FOR NOTICE OF CERTAIN INCIDENTS AT LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES; TO REMOVE FINES FOR VIOLATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PROTECT MALTREATED ADULTS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR PER DIEM REIMBURSEMENT FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES.
AN ACT TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN WATER SYSTEMS TO MAINTAIN A LEVEL OF FLUORIDE TO PREVENT TOOTH DECAY.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT APPLICANTS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TEST NEGATIVE FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
ESTABLISHING ADVISORY, MOCK LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS CONCERNING DISABILITY ISSUES AND TO AUTHORIZE ASSISTANCE TO CONDUCT THE MOCK LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS.
TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE MAY RECEIVE A STIPEND NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED TEN DOLLARS.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF HERBAL SNUFF TO PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE.
TO CLARIFY THE POWER OF REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARDS TO CHARGE AND COLLECT A FEE FOR MANAGEMENT OF SOLID WASTE AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE SALE OF CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS CONTAINING BISPHENOL-A IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM.
TO ESTABLISH A MEDICAID PROVIDER FEE FOR CHILDREN’S HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
TO ESTABLISH A MEDICAID PROVIDER FEE FOR SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THE ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES WAIVER ADMINISTERED BY DDS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH A MEDICAID PROVIDER FEE FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DAY TREATMENT CLINIC SERVICES.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT EACH WOMAN WHO GIVES BIRTH IN A MEDICAL FACILITY RECEIVES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS DESCRIBING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME BEFORE THE WOMAN IS DISCHARGED.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE TO ACCEPT REPORTS OF INJURY TO A CHILD'S INTELLECTUAL, EMOTIONAL, OR PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT FROM A GUIDANCE COUNSELOR LICENSED AS A TEACHER.
AN ACT TO LIMIT FORENSIC EXAMINATIONS OF ALLEGEDLY ABUSED CHILDREN TO CHILD SAFETY CENTERS.
TO CLARIFY THE POWER OF REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARDS TO CHARGE AND COLLECT A FEE FOR MANAGEMENT OF SOLID WASTE AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO CREATE A PRESUMPTION THAT FIREFIGHTERS WHO DEVELOP CERTAIN FORMS OF CANCER DEVELOPED THOSE CANCERS THROUGH THEIR WORK AS FIREFIGHTERS.
Monday, February 14, 2011
AN ACT TO REQUIRE LOW VOLTAGE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS IN NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION.
AN ACT TO EXEMPT COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS, FARMERS' MARKETS, AND OTHER SIMILAR FOOD SALES ENTITIES FROM PERMITS REQUIREMENTS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THE INVESTIGATION OF LICENSE HOLDERS AND APPLICANTS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY.
AN ACT TO EXPAND THE IMMUNIZATION REGISTRY TO BETTER PROTECT THE CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS.
TO AUTHORIZE THE CODIFICATION OF ACT 755 OF 2003, THE ARKANSAS COMMISSION ON EYE AND VISION CARE OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REPEAL THE LAW CONCERNING HAZARDOUS DUTY COMPENSATION.
AN ACT TO CREATE A PRESUMPTION THAT FIREFIGHTERS WHO DEVELOP CERTAIN FORMS OF CANCER DEVELOPED THOSE CANCERS THROUGH THEIR WORK AS FIREFIGHTERS.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FLUCTUATING WORKWEEK CALCULATIONS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF A QUALIFYING DIAGNOSIS THAT ESTABLISHES CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES.
Monday, February 7, 2011
TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 20 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE.
TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 11 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
AN ACT TO EXEMPT INCINERATOR ASH DERIVED FROM YARD WASTE OR OTHER NATURAL VEGETATIVE DEBRIS FROM THE MONOFILL OR SEPARATE WASTE CELL REQUIREMENT.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
AN ACT TO REMOVE THE SUNSET PROVISION PERTAINING TO FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT FEES.
TO REGULATE COVERAGE OF IN VITRO FERTILIZATION PROCEDURES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, A GED, OR ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES TOWARD A GED WHILE RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
Monday, January 31, 2011
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE LICENSURE PROCESS FOR DENTISTS AND REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENISTS AND TO REMOVE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE REGARDING LICENSURE TESTING.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE PHYSICIANS AND NURSES TO APPLY FLUORIDE VARNISH TO A CHILD'S TEETH AFTER APPROPRIATE TRAINING.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
TO CLARIFY THE ARKANSAS FINAL DISPOSITION RIGHTS ACT OF 2009 REGARDING MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES, THE NATIONAL GUARD, AND RESERVE COMPONENTS.
TO CLARIFY THE POWER OF REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARDS TO CHARGE AND COLLECT A FEE FOR MANAGEMENT OF SOLID WASTE AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE LICENSURE PROCESS FOR DENTISTS AND REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENISTS AND TO REMOVE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE REGARDING LICENSURE TESTING.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT APPLICANTS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TEST NEGATIVE FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE PHYSICIANS AND NURSES TO APPLY FLUORIDE VARNISH TO A CHILD'S TEETH AFTER APPROPRIATE TRAINING.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE DENTAL HYGIENISTS TO PERFORM DENTAL HYGIENE PROCEDURES FOR PERSONS IN PUBLIC SETTINGS WITHOUT THE SUPERVISION OF A DENTIST.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
TO MANDATE THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT BE NOTIFIED IN THE EVENT THAT A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER TREATS A BURN THAT REASONABLY COULD BE CONNECTED TO CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.
Monday, January 24, 2011
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF PHARMACISTS TO PROVIDE VACCINES AND IMMUNIZATIONS AND TO ADMINISTER CERTAIN MEDICATIONS.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE POLICIES FROM OFFERING COVERAGE FOR ABORTIONS EXCEPT THROUGH A SEPARATE RIDER.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES TO ENTER INTO COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTERS.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
CONCERNING QUALIFICATIONS AND DISQUALIFICATION FROM UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS WHEN BEING DISCHARGED FOR MISCONDUCT.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE KIDNEY DISEASE COMMISSION TO HONOR PERSONS WHO HAVE PROVIDED LIVING KIDNEY DONATIONS TO ARKANSANS IN NEED OF KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF HERBAL SNUFF TO PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE PHYSICIANS AND NURSES TO APPLY FLUORIDE VARNISH TO A CHILD'S TEETH AFTER APPROPRIATE TRAINING.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE DENTAL HYGIENISTS TO PERFORM DENTAL HYGIENE PROCEDURES FOR PERSONS IN PUBLIC SETTINGS WITHOUT THE SUPERVISION OF A DENTIST.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
TO MANDATE THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT BE NOTIFIED IN THE EVENT THAT A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER TREATS A BURN THAT REASONABLY COULD BE CONNECTED TO CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE EXTENSIONS OF THE DEADLINE FOR THE BURNING OF STORM DEBRIS AFTER A COUNTY IS DECLARED A DISASTER AREA.
Monday, January 10, 2011
TO REVISE ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION WORKERS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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