PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
Sponsor
Status
Monday, April 8, 2019
Status
TO AMEND THE STATUTES CONCERNING PROCURERS; AND TO REGULATE THE USE OF A PROCURER BY A LICENSED CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN.
TO ESTABLISH THE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATE REVIEW ACT OF 2019; TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATE REVIEWS OF MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES AND METHODOLOGIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Friday, April 5, 2019
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CHILD MALTREATMENT INVESTIGATIONS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
TO BAN USE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN FOOD AND DRINK EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Thursday, April 4, 2019
TO AMEND AN EXEMPTION TO THE ARKANSAS CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT OF 2006.
TO ESTABLISH COST-REPORTING FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AS A CONDITION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
TO ADD RESTRICTIONS REGARDING ADVERTISING OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND USE OF CERTAIN SYMBOLS.
TO CREATE THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE RESOURCE ACT.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO COVER NONEMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE STUDY ON MENTAL HEALTH.
TO AMEND THE TELEMEDICINE ACT; TO ENSURE THAT TELEMEDICINE IS THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE METHOD TO DELIVER HEALTHCARE SERVICES REMOTELY; AND TO EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF "PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP".
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING ABORTION FACILITIES AND ABORTION REPORTING; TO AMEND THE BORN-ALIVE INFANT PROTECTION LAWS; AND TO REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT UNDER THE WOMAN'S RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT.
TO AMEND THE DEATH CERTIFICATE REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR THE SIGNATURE OF THE MEDICAL CERTIFICATE OF DEATH.
TO PROVIDE FOR MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES THAT ADDRESS THE MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES; TO PROVIDE FOR IMMEDIATE AND ONGOING REGULAR REVIEWS OF MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES AND METHODOLOGIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH RULES TO IMPROVE CONTRACTING AND SERVICE DELIVERY OF MEDICAID NONEMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION AND TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
TO AUTHORIZE A LIMITED PROGRAM OF AN OPTIONAL SYSTEM TO ALLOW AN EMPLOYER TO SECURE COVERAGE FOR INJURY OR DEATH OF AN EMPLOYEE WITHOUT REGARD TO WORK-RELATEDNESS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PERSONS SERVED UNDER THE ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM TO ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY (1,550); AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, April 1, 2019
TO AMEND THE LONG-TERM CARE AIDE TRAINING ACT; AND TO SPECIFY CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR LONG-TERM AIDE TRAINING PROGRAMS.
TO CREATE A STUDY OF PUBLIC NOTICE AND PARTICIPATION IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING PROCESS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING OPEN BURNING OF VEGETATIVE STORM DEBRIS.
TO AMEND THE USED TIRE RECYCLING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT; AND TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT LAW.
TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF TELEMEDICINE CREDENTIALING IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO REQUIRE REPORTING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OF PATIENT TRANSFERS FROM A LAY MIDWIFE.
TO ESTABLISH THE EMPOWER INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS ACT OF 2019; TO AMEND PORTIONS OF THE LAW IMPACTING INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948; AND TO AMEND DEFINITIONS OF "EMPLOYEE", "EMPLOYMENT", AND "EMPLOYMENT STATUS" WITHIN TITLE 11.
TO AMEND AN EXEMPTION TO THE ARKANSAS CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT OF 2006.
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
TO CREATE THE OSTEOPATHIC RURAL MEDICAL PRACTICE STUDENT LOAN AND SCHOLARSHIP; TO CREATE THE OSTEOPATHIC RURAL MEDICAL PRACTICE STUDENT LOAN AND SCHOLARSHIP BOARD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS; AND TO AUTHORIZE A CIVIL PENALTY FOR MISREPRESENTING AN ANIMAL AS A SERVICE ANIMAL.
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
TO CLARIFY THAT AN EXPERT WITNESS TESTIFYING OR OFFERING OPINIONS REGARDING AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING BEFORE A BOARD OF ANY PROFESSION OR OCCUPATION CLASSIFIED AS A PROFESSION OF HEALING ARTS HAS IMMUNITY.
TO PROHIBIT STATE AGENCIES FROM CONSENTING OR APPROVING THE TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL IN THE CUSTODY OR GUARDIANSHIP OF THE STATE AND FROM EXPENDING STATE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF TERMINATING A PREGNANCY.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS BLUE RIBBON PANEL ON PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH.
TO CREATE THE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ABLE-BODIED ADULTS ACT OF 2019.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING PRESCRIPTION ASTHMA INHALERS IN SCHOOLS DISTRICTS AND PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS; AND TO AUTHORIZE ACQUIRING AND STOCKING ALBUTEROL FOR ADMINISTRATION IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS GENETIC COUNSELOR LICENSURE ACT.
TO AMEND THE REGULATION OF BODY PIERCING, BRANDING, AND TATTOOING BY GRANTING ALL AUTHORITY OF EDUCATION STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
TO ESTABLISH THE LIFE CHOICES LIFELINE PROGRAM.
TO CREATE THE TASK FORCE ON TRANSPORTATION OF NONEMERGENCY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PATIENTS.
TO PROVIDE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL IMMUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO MAKE REPORTS TO THE CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE IN GOOD FAITH.
TO UPDATE THE MEDICAID FRAUD ACT AND THE MEDICAID FRAUD FALSE CLAIMS ACT TO ADDRESS FLAWS IDENTIFIED IN RECENT INVESTIGATIONS AND CHANGES RELATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MANAGED CARE; AND TO UPDATE THE ADULT ABUSE PENALTIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING GUARDIANSHIP SUBSIDIES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
TO REPEAL THE LAW REGARDING THE ARKANSAS NEWSPAPER RECYCLING ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO COVER AN ADDITIONAL ALBUTEROL INHALER FOR CERTAIN MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING STATE EMISSION PLANS FOR FOSSIL FUEL-FIRED ELECTRIC GENERATING UNITS; AND TO AUTHORIZE A WAIVER OF LEGISLATIVE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF STATE EMISSION PLANS.
Monday, March 25, 2019
TO REQUIRE COOPERATION BETWEEN CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES REGARDING SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO COVER PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES REGARDLESS OF CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO COVER OPIOID ANTAGONISTS AS A PHARMACY BENEFIT.
TO MODIFY THE TIME AN EMPLOYER HAS TO RESPOND TO AN APPLICATION FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
TO REQUIRE PROCUREMENT OF CONSULTANT SERVICES TO STUDY MEDICAL PROFESSION SCOPE OF PRACTICE.
TO AMEND THE MINIMUM WAGE ACT OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ARRESTING AUTHORITY; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COLLABORATIVE MULTI-AGENCY ALLIANCE TO FORM AND IMPLEMENT A CHILD ABDUCTION RESPONSE TEAM.
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO REIMBURSE FOR RIDESHARING APPLICATIONS.
TO AMEND THE ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO INCREASE COVERAGE FOR MEDICATIONS APPROVED BY THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION FOR TOBACCO CESSATION IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
TO CREATE THE MENTAL HEALTH FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING BILL OF RIGHTS ACT.
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "WATER SYSTEM" WITHIN THE STATEWIDE FLUORIDATION PROGRAM; AND TO REDUCE THE SIZE OF WATER SYSTEMS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN FLUORIDE CONTENT.
TO CREATE THE FRESH START ACT OF 2019; AND TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH CRIMINAL RECORDS REENTER AND MOVE TO THE WORKFORCE AND STAY OUT OF PRISON; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, March 18, 2019
TO ENSURE THAT PERSONS LICENSED TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES OR ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT RESCUE SERVICES MAINTAIN CONTINUAL NATIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CERTIFICATION.
TO AUTHORIZE INDIVIDUALS WITH PRIOR DRUG-RELATED OFFENSES TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AS PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS OR SIMILAR POSITIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT TO AUTHORIZE A LIAISON UNDER THE FEDERAL MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS ASSISTANCE ACT TO CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR A HOMELESS MINOR; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF A BOND BY A REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT; AND TO REQUIRE APPROVAL BY THE QUORUM COURT PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A BOND.
TO PROVIDE THAT A COTTAGE FOOD PRODUCTION OPERATION IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS IS EXEMPT FROM THE DEFINITION OF "FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT".
TO CREATE THE CHILD MALTREATMENT INVESTIGATION BODY CAMERA PILOT PROGRAM.
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PERSONS SERVED UNDER THE ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM TO ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY (1,550); AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, March 14, 2019
AN ACT TO AMEND THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW; AND TO AMEND AN EXCLUSION FROM THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYMENT" WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PROMULGATE RULES FOR CLOSURE, SALE, TRANSFER, AND EXPANSION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES AND SERVICES.
TO AMEND AND UPDATE THE LAWS REGARDING TREATMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; AND TO ENSURE RESPECTFUL LANGUAGE IS USED WITHIN THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO CLARIFY LAW REGARDING OUT-OF-STATE PHYSICIANS WHO PRACTICE PATIENT CARE SERVICES INITIATED IN THIS STATE THROUGH THE USE OF ANY MEDIUM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS, RETURNING MILITARY VETERANS, AND THEIR SPOUSES; TO PROVIDE AUTOMATIC LICENSURE; TO REQUIRE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF RULES SUBMITTED.
TO COMBINE THE COSMETOLOGY TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND THE STATE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND TRANSPORTATION FEES.
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PERSONS SERVED UNDER THE ASSISTED LIVING WAIVER PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REPEAL THE LAW REQUIRING THAT INFORMATION OBTAINED ON HOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES BE CONFIDENTIAL.
TO CREATE THE RED TAPE REDUCTION SUNRISE AND SUNSET ACT OF 2019; AND TO REQUIRE LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF OCCUPATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS AND OCCUPATIONAL ENTITIES.
TO BAN USE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN FOOD AND DRINK EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW REGARDING STATE EMISSION PLANS FOR FOSSIL FUEL-FIRED ELECTRIC GENERATING UNITS.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A PERSONAL CARE SERVICE PROVIDER, PRIVATE CARE AGENCY, AND HOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES AGENCY REGARDING VISITS TO A PATIENT'S HOME AND THE DISTANCE OF AN OFFICE FROM THE PATIENT'S HOME.
TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO THE MINIMUM WAGE LAW; TO AMEND THE LAW IMPACTING INITIATED ACT 5 OF 2018; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
CONCERNING INVESTIGATIONS INTO SEXUAL ASSAULT; CONCERNING SEXUAL ASSAULT COLLECTION KITS; AND CONCERNING THE SUBMISSION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT COLLECTION KITS.
TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY FOR A STATE PLAN AMENDMENT TO ALLOW OPIOID ADDICTION TREATMENT IN AN ELIGIBLE INSTITUTION FOR MENTAL DISEASE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MEDICAL, NURSING, HOSPITAL, AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LIEN ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CHILD MALTREATMENT INVESTIGATIONS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
Monday, March 11, 2019
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING NUTRIENT WATER QUALITY TRADING PROGRAMS; AND TO AMEND THE USER FEES AUTHORIZED IN ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING A NUTRIENT WATER QUALITY TRADING PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING NURSING LICENSURES.
TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED BODIES IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO MODERNIZE PLUMBING PLAN REVIEW SUBMISSIONS AND RESPONSES; AND TO CLARIFY THAT LOCAL JURISDICTION REVIEW OF CERTAIN PLUMBING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS.
TO REQUIRE DIAPER CHANGING ACCOMMODATIONS IN CERTAIN BUILDINGS.
Thursday, March 7, 2019
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING STATE AGENCY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS FOR PURPOSES OF UNIFORMITY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND TRANSPORTATION FEES.
TO AMEND THE EDUCATIONAL LICENSES ISSUED BY THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD.
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
TO AMEND THE TAXABLE WAGE BASE UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PRACTICE OF OPTOMETRY"; AND TO MODERNIZE THE PRACTICE OF OPTOMETRY.
TO REQUIRE CITIZENSHIP OR LEGAL RESIDENCY FOR LICENSURE AS AN OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RULES INVOLVING SCOLIOSIS SCREENING IN SCHOOLS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING INFORMATION EXCHANGE WITH OTHER PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAMS TO AUTHORIZE INFORMATION EXCHANGE WITH FEDERAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAMS.
TO ALLOW PHARMACISTS TO MAKE BIOLOGICAL PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE YOUTH JUSTICE REFORM BOARD.
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINERS.
TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR THE PALLIATIVE CARE AND QUALIFY OF LIFE INTERDISCIPLINARY TASK FORCE.
TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO THE MINIMUM WAGE LAW; TO AMEND THE LAW IMPACTING INITIATED ACT 5 OF 2018; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY; AND TO AUTHORIZE PHARMACISTS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO AND ADMINISTRATION OF ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION UNDER THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO CREATE THE PERINATAL PALLIATIVE CARE INFORMATION ACT.
TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE HEALTH SERVICES PERMIT COMMISSION.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW ON ELIGIBILITY FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES UNIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO OBTAIN CERTAIN RECORDS WITHOUT CHARGE.
TO ESTABLISH A CHIROPRACTIC STUDENT PRECEPTORSHIP PROGRAM.
TO IMPROVE MATERNAL AND PERINATAL OUTCOMES BY CREATING THE MATERNAL AND PERINATAL OUTCOMES QUALITY REVIEW COMMITTEE.
TO REQUIRE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE AUDIT TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF SELECTED POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND TRANSACTIONS OF REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REFERRALS ON CHILDREN BORN WITH FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER.
TO AUTHORIZE A PHARMACIST TO INITIATE THERAPY AND ADMINISTER OR DISPENSE, OR BOTH, CERTAIN TYPES OF TOBACCO CESSATION; TO AUTHORIZE A PHYSICIAN TO ADMINISTER OR DISPENSE, OR BOTH, CERTAIN TYPES OF TOBACCO CESSATION.
TO AMEND THE PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY OF AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PRACTICE OF PHARMACY" TO ALLOW VACCINES AND IMMUNIZATIONS TO BE GIVEN TO A PERSON FROM SEVEN (7) YEARS OF AGE TO EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE UNDER A GENERAL WRITTEN PROTOCOL.
TO ESTABLISH THE MATERNAL MORTALITY REVIEW COMMITTEE.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS GENETIC COUNSELOR LICENSURE ACT.
Monday, March 4, 2019
TO ADD RESTRICTIONS REGARDING ADVERTISING OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND USE OF CERTAIN SYMBOLS.
TO BAN USE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN FOOD AND DRINK EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A PERSONAL CARE SERVICE PROVIDER, PRIVATE CARE AGENCY, AND HOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES AGENCY REGARDING VISITS TO A PATIENT'S HOME AND THE DISTANCE OF AN OFFICE FROM THE PATIENT'S HOME.
Thursday, February 28, 2019
TO ELIMINATE THE WAITING LIST FOR THE ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES WAIVER PROGRAM, ALSO KNOWN AS THE "DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WAIVER".
TO AMEND THE EDUCATIONAL LICENSES ISSUED BY THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD.
TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS BY CERTAIN PHYSICIANS AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES FOR ABORTION COMPLICATIONS.
TO CREATE THE DOWN SYNDROME DISCRIMINATION BY ABORTION PROHIBITION ACT.
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
TO REQUIRE PHYSICIANS TO HAVE CERTAIN QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM ABORTIONS; AND TO REPEAL THE PRESUMPTION OF VIABILITY OF A FETUS AT THE TWENTY-FIFTH WEEK OF PREGNANCY.
TO REQUIRE DIAPER CHANGING ACCOMMODATIONS IN CERTAIN BUILDINGS.
TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS BARBER LAW; TO ABOLISH THE STATE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW GOVERNING THE PRACTICE OF COSMETOLOGY.
TO CREATE THE FRESH START ACT OF 2019; AND TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH CRIMINAL RECORDS REENTER AND MOVE TO THE WORKFORCE AND STAY OUT OF PRISON; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, February 25, 2019
TO CREATE THE CHERISH ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT ABORTIONS AFTER EIGHTEEN (18) WEEKS' GESTATION EXCEPT IN A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.
TO REMOVE DUPLICATIVE LANGUAGE REGARDING PRESCRIPTIVE ABILITIES; AND TO ENSURE A PHARMACIST MAY FILL PRESCRIPTIONS FOR ALL HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WITH PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY.
TO AUTHORIZE A PODIATRIST TO HAVE A COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE AGREEMENT WITH AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE.
TO MODIFY THE STATUTES CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF A FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT.
Thursday, February 21, 2019
CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A FOSTER HOME BY A CHILD WELFARE AGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND TRANSPORTATION FEES.
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
TO REQUIRE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AS A REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSURE AS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR A PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS GENETIC COUNSELOR LICENSURE ACT.
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
TO CREATE THE PROHIBITION OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF HUMAN CLONING AND DESTRUCTIVE EMBRYO RESEARCH ACT.
TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS BY CERTAIN PHYSICIANS AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES FOR ABORTION COMPLICATIONS.
Monday, February 18, 2019
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND TRANSPORTATION FEES.
TO CREATE THE RED TAPE REDUCTION EXPEDITED TEMPORARY AND PROVISIONAL LICENSURE ACT; TO AUTHORIZE OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING ENTITIES TO GRANT EXPEDITED TEMPORARY AND PROVISIONAL LICENSING FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.
TO UPDATE THE COLORECTAL CANCER PREVENTION, EARLY DETECTION, AND TREATMENT ACT.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "HEALTHCARE PROVIDER" UNDER THE PATIENT PROTECTION ACT OF 1995; TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "HEALTHCARE PROVIDER" AS USED UNDER THE ANY WILLING PROVIDER LAWS.
TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR DISTRIBUTION OF A RESIDENT'S PROPERTY BY A HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CENTER UPON THE DEATH OF THE RESIDENT.
Thursday, February 14, 2019
TO ESTABLISH THE INTERSTATE PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT IN ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING MASSAGE THERAPY; AND TO REMOVE THE TUBERCULOSIS TESTS AS A REQUIREMENT FOR MASSAGE THERAPIST LICENSURE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LICENSING, REGISTRATION, AND CERTIFICATION FOR CERTAIN PROFESSIONS; AND TO ESTABLISH A SYSTEM OF ENDORSEMENT, RECOGNITION, AND RECIPROCITY FOR LICENSING.
TO AMEND THE WOMAN'S RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT; AND TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON REVERSING THE EFFECTS OF ABORTION-INDUCING DRUGS.
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT TO AUTHORIZE A LIAISON UNDER THE FEDERAL MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS ASSISTANCE ACT TO CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR A HOMELESS MINOR; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROHIBIT THE REQUIREMENT OF, BARRING OF, AND DISCRIMINATION AGAINST A PHYSICIAN FOR HIS OR HER DECISION TO NOT PARTICIPATE IN MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION.
TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR A MANDATORY COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE AGREEMENT FOR AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE TO HAVE PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY.
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES REGARDING ACCESS TO ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION; TO REQUIRE COVERED ENTITIES TO MAKE REASONABLE MODIFICATIONS; AND TO PROVIDE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES.
TO REQUIRE DISCRETION IN REVIEWING CERTAIN FACTORS BEFORE DISQUALIFYING AN APPLICANT FOR OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE; AND TO AUTHORIZE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS BEFORE APPLYING FOR OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE.
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
TO ENSURE THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND PERSONNEL ARE PROTECTED FROM LIFE-THREATENING DISEASES; TO AMEND THE HIV SHIELD LAW TO INCLUDE PROTECTION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND PERSONNEL AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE WORKERS.
Monday, February 11, 2019
TO CLARIFY THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO REPORT UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE PENALTY ASSESSED ON FRAUDULENT OVERPAYMENTS AND CREDITED TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND.
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR NURSING LICENSURE.
TO MODIFY THE DATE OF RETENTION OF THE STABILIZATION TAX SET ASIDE UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING DISQUALIFICATION UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW; AND TO AMEND CERTAIN ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
TO AMEND THE TAXABLE WAGE BASE UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES SPECIAL FUND.
TO ESTABLISH A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROMOTE THE COLLECTION OF LABOR MARKET DATA; AND TO REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO PARTICIPATE IN SURVEYS CONDUCTED BY THE BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.
TO CLARIFY THAT CERTAIN ENTITIES ARE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE WORKFORCE SERVICES DATA UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CHILD MALTREATMENT INVESTIGATION TIME FRAMES; AND TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A CHILD MALTREATMENT INVESTIGATION.
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 CREATE THE FRESH START ACT OF 2019; AND TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH CRIMINAL RECORDS REENTER AND MOVE TO THE WORKFORCE AND STAY OUT OF PRISON; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, February 7, 2019
TO ENSURE THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND PERSONNEL ARE PROTECTED FROM LIFE-THREATENING DISEASES; TO AMEND THE HIV SHIELD LAW TO INCLUDE PROTECTION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND PERSONNEL AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE WORKERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE DUTIES OF THE COMPLIANCE ADVISORY PANEL AND THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY RELATED TO EXTRA-LARGE TIRES; AND TO TRANSFER MONEYS INTO THE USED TIRE RECYCLING FUND.
TO ABOLISH THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR HOSPITAL PHARMACIES.
TO REPEAL AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY.
TO REMOVE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE REGARDING THE STAGGERING OF TERMS FOR A MEMBER OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY.
TO ENCOURAGE CONTINUED COLLABORATION AMONG HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, EDUCATORS, PUBLIC OFFICIALS, AND THE ARKANSAS COMMUNITY IN BATTLING THE ABUSE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS IN ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING ABORTION FACILITIES AND ABORTION REPORTING; TO AMEND THE BORN-ALIVE INFANT PROTECTION LAWS; AND TO REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT UNDER THE WOMAN'S RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT.
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
TO CREATE THE KEEP ARKANSANS WORKING ACT OF 2019; AND TO ENSURE THAT DEFAULT OR DELINQUENT STUDENT LOANS OR SCHOLARSHIPS DO NOT RESULT IN SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A LICENSE.
TO CLARIFY LAW REGARDING OUT-OF-STATE PHYSICIANS WHO PRACTICE PATIENT CARE SERVICES INITIATED IN THIS STATE THROUGH THE USE OF ANY MEDIUM.
TO ADD FELLOWSHIP AS A METHOD FOR A FOREIGN GRADUATE TO OBTAIN A LICENSE TO PRACTICE MEDICINE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THAT AN EXPERT WITNESS TESTIFYING OR OFFERING OPINIONS REGARDING AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING BEFORE A BOARD OF ANY PROFESSION OR OCCUPATION CLASSIFIED AS A PROFESSION OF HEALING ARTS HAS IMMUNITY.
TO REPEAL AN OBSOLETE LAW REGARDING THE RECORDING OF A CERTIFICATE BEFORE PRACTICING MEDICINE.
TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO AN ACCREDITATION ORGANIZATION RELATED TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY.
TO EXTEND THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR A SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST.
TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO THE ACCREDITATION ORGANIZATION RELATED TO PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
TO CREATE THE FRESH START ACT OF 2019; AND TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH CRIMINAL RECORDS REENTER AND MOVE TO THE WORKFORCE AND STAY OUT OF PRISON; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE DISCRETION IN REVIEWING CERTAIN FACTORS BEFORE DISQUALIFYING AN APPLICANT FOR OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE; AND TO AUTHORIZE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS BEFORE APPLYING FOR OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT; AND TO ABOLISH ABORTION IN ARKANSAS AND PROTECT THE LIVES OF UNBORN CHILDREN.
Monday, February 4, 2019
TO AMEND THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM ACT TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE OFFICE OF MEDICAID INSPECTOR GENERAL.
TO ENCOURAGE CHILD CARE FACILITY ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN ARKANSAS; AND CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE DIVISION OF CHILD CARE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
TO ESTABLISH ARKANSAS STANDARDS FOR HUMAN BREAST MILK; AND TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN BREAST MILK DEPOSITORIES AND BANKS IN ARKANSAS.
CONCERNING THE PURSUIT OF A NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE-DESIGNATED CANCER CENTER AT THE WINTHROP P. ROCKEFELLER CANCER INSTITUTE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES.
Thursday, January 31, 2019
CONCERNING THE PURSUIT OF A NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE-DESIGNATED CANCER CENTER AT THE WINTHROP P. ROCKEFELLER CANCER INSTITUTE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES.
TO CREATE THE AL HUNT ACT; AND TO MODERNIZE THE PROVISIONS WITHIN THE ARKANSAS CODE TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO THE TERMS "MENTAL RETARDATION" AND "MENTALLY RETARDED".
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
TO ENCOURAGE CHILD CARE FACILITY ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN ARKANSAS; AND CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE DIVISION OF CHILD CARE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT; AND TO ABOLISH ABORTION IN ARKANSAS AND PROTECT THE LIVES OF UNBORN CHILDREN.
Monday, January 28, 2019
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS COUNCIL OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS GENETIC COUNSELOR LICENSURE ACT.
TO REQUIRE NEWBORN SCREENING FOR SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY; AND TO MANDATE THAT INSURANCE POLICIES COVER NEWBORN SCREENING FOR SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY.
TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR A MANDATORY COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE AGREEMENT FOR AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE TO HAVE PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS BY REMOVING SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS.
TO REQUIRE DISCRETION IN REVIEWING CERTAIN FACTORS BEFORE DISQUALIFYING AN APPLICANT FOR OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE; AND TO AUTHORIZE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS BEFORE APPLYING FOR OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE.
TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING SOCIAL WORK LICENSING; TO CLARIFY THE LICENSING EXEMPTION FOR STUDENTS; AND TO CHANGE THE TERM "RECIPROCITY" TO "ENDORSEMENT".
TO CREATE THE OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING SUNRISE AND SUNSET ACT OF 2019; AND TO ESTABLISH A REVIEW PROCESS FOR OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING ENTITIES.
Thursday, January 24, 2019
TO PROTECT EMPLOYEES FROM FORCED HUMAN MICROCHIP IMPLANTATION.
TO AMEND THE ACHIEVING A BETTER LIFE EXPERIENCE PROGRAM ACT; TO AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF ABLE ACCOUNT ASSETS FOLLOWING DEATH OF DESIGNATED BENEFICIARY; AND TO PROHIBIT THE STATE FROM SEEKING PAYMENT FROM ABLE ACCOUNT.
TO REPEAL LICENSURE FOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN NURSES.
TO AMEND THE LICENSURE OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONS LICENSED BY THE ARKANSAS BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN COUNSELING.
TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO THE MINIMUM WAGE LAW; TO AMEND THE LAW IMPACTING INITIATED ACT 5 OF 2018; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
TO REPEAL LICENSURE FOR ELECTROLOGISTS.
CONCERNING THE PURSUIT OF A NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE-DESIGNATED CANCER CENTER AT THE WINTHROP P. ROCKEFELLER CANCER INSTITUTE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES.
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT; AND TO ABOLISH ABORTION IN ARKANSAS AND PROTECT THE LIVES OF UNBORN CHILDREN.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE TO ADOPT RULES REGARDING LIMITATIONS ON SCHEDULE II NARCOTICS.
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO THE MINIMUM WAGE LAW; TO AMEND THE LAW IMPACTING INITIATED ACT 5 OF 2018; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, January 14, 2019
TO AMEND THE RABIES CONTROL ACT REGARDING VACCINATIONS AGAINST RABIES FOR ANIMALS.
TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS BY CERTAIN PHYSICIANS AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES FOR ABORTION COMPLICATIONS.
TO CREATE THE DOWN SYNDROME DISCRIMINATION BY ABORTION PROHIBITION ACT.
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