PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
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Friday, April 7, 2023
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TO AMEND THE USED TIRE RECYCLING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT; TO AMEND THE USED TIRE PROGRAMS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
TO ALLOW FULL INDEPENDENT PRACTICE AUTHORITY FOR CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALISTS; AND TO ALLOW EXPERIENCE IN ANOTHER STATE TO QUALIFY.
TO ABOLISH THE STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION; TO AMEND THE DUTIES AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES BOARD; TO CREATE THE POSITION OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE LICENSURE OF A CLINIC AND HEALTH CENTER IN WHICH A PREGNANCY OF A WOMEN KNOWN TO BE PREGNANT IS WILLFULLY TERMINATED OR ABORTED.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SEXUAL ASSAULT COLLECTION KITS AND ANONYMOUS KITS; AND TO REQUIRE A STATEWIDE ACCOUNTING OF ALL UNTESTED SEXUAL ASSAULT COLLECTION KITS AND UNSUBMITTED ANONYMOUS KITS.
TO REGULATE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS; AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WHO COMMIT FRAUD FROM COLLECTING UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING PLUMBING; AND TO REQUIRE WATER LINE TRACING WITH THE INSTALLATION OF NEW WATER LINES.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
TO CLARIFY THE PERFORMANCE OF AN ABORTION TO SAVE THE LIFE OF A PREGNANT WOMAN IN A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE INFORMED CONSENT BEFORE SURGICAL MESH IMPLANTATION.
TO AMEND THE COMPOSITION OF THE GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION RESIDENCY EXPANSION BOARD.
TO CREATE THE FAIR REIMBURSEMENT AND ASSISTED LIVING COST REPORTING ACT OF 2023.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS; AND TO REQUIRE PRICING INFORMATION FOR LIGHTING COMPONENTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS.
TO REPEAL THE PROHIBITION ON LICENSING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINERS.
TO REQUIRE APPLICATIONS FOR LABOR ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP TO CONTAIN A NOTICE OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RIGHT TO JOIN OR REFRAIN FROM JOINING A LABOR ORGANIZATION.
Monday, April 3, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING SOLID WASTE; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE LANDFILL POST-CLOSURE TRUST FUND; TO REQUIRE REIMBURSEMENT TO THE FUND; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PERSONS SERVED BY A DAYCARE CENTER THAT IS EXEMPT FROM THE DEFINITION OF "FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT".
TO REQUIRE WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TO EDUCATE, COMMUNICATE, AND PROVIDE DUE PROCESS FOR LICENSED PROFESSIONALS BEFORE LIMITING OR TERMINATING SALES OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO TRANSFER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE TELEMEDICINE ACT TO CLARIFY THAT A PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES SHALL BE ESTABLISHED ONLY BY AN IN-PERSON EXAMINATION.
TO REGULATE CERTAIN GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAMS; TO CREATE THE WORK PROTECTION ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT A PUBLIC ENTITY FROM ENFORCING OR ENACTING CERTAIN UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME PROGRAMS.
TO CREATE THE HEART ATTACK TASK FORCE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE HEART ATTACK TASK FORCE.
TO RECOGNIZE THAT FEES FOR REGISTRY IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR QUALIFYING PATIENTS CAUSE A FINANCIAL STRAIN FOR PERSONS AND TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMULGATE RULES TO EASE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS BEHAVIOR ANALYST LICENSURE ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING PLUMBING; AND TO REQUIRE WATER LINE TRACING WITH THE INSTALLATION OF NEW WATER LINES.
Friday, March 31, 2023
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS WATER AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ACT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A CAUSE OF ACTION TO ABATE PRIVATE NUISANCES THAT IMPACT AIR POLLUTION.
TO AMEND THE ASSET LIMITS FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REQUEST A BROAD-BASED CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY WAIVER.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
TO CREATE THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; AND TO AMEND THE LIFE CHOICES LIFELINE PROGRAM TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE AND ENSURE PROPER ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE COMPOSITION OF THE GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION RESIDENCY EXPANSION BOARD.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
TO AMEND THE RIGHT-TO-KNOW-AND-SEE ACT; AND TO REQUIRE AN ABORTION PROVIDER WHO KNOWINGLY PERFORMS OR REFERS A PATIENT FOR AN ABORTION TO COMPLY WITH THE RIGHT OF A PATIENT TO VIEW ULTRASOUND IMAGES BEFORE AN ABORTION.
TO AMEND THE USED TIRE RECYCLING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT; TO AMEND THE USED TIRE PROGRAMS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO SUPPORT POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN THROUGH THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM; AND TO ESTABLISH SUPPLEMENTAL REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR PREVENTIVE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN.
TO REQUIRE MEDICAID COVERAGE AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR DEPRESSION SCREENING FOR PREGNANT WOMEN.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING EMPLOYMENT; TO AMEND THE RECORDS KEPT BY AN EMPLOYER; AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN RECORDS BE PROVIDED TO AN EMPLOYEE.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
TO AMEND THE RABIES CONTROL ACT RELATED TO THE CONFINEMENT OF AN ANIMAL WHEN A PERSON IS BITTEN TO ALLOW AN OWNER TO CONFINE AN ANIMAL WHO HAS RECEIVED A CURRENT VACCINATION AGAINST RABIES.
TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS; AND TO AID IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE'S BARBER LAWS.
TO AMEND THE NO PATIENT LEFT ALONE ACT; AND TO SET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS REGARDING CLERGY MEMBER VISITATION.
TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES.
TO AMEND THE USED TIRE RECYCLING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT; TO AMEND THE USED TIRE PROGRAMS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE USED TIRE RECYCLING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT; TO REPEAL RIM REMOVAL FEES AND IMPOSE A TIRE RECYCLING FEE; TO ESTABLISH TIRE ACCOUNTABILITY ZONES; TO TRANSFER REIMBURSEMENT AUTHORITY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TO EDUCATE, COMMUNICATE, AND PROVIDE DUE PROCESS FOR LICENSED PROFESSIONALS BEFORE LIMITING OR TERMINATING SALES OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATION PORTAL.
Monday, March 27, 2023
TO EXEMPT COSMETOLOGISTS FROM LICENSING RESTRICTIONS BASED ON CRIMINAL RECORDS.
TO PROVIDE STATE OVERSIGHT OF QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN IN PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES AND OTHER REGULATED FACILITIES.
TO ALLOW FOR AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR NOTARIZATION OF REQUESTS FOR ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT REGISTRY CHECKS AND CHILD MALTREATMENT REGISTRY CHECKS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE UNIVERSAL NEWBORN SCREENING ACT; AND TO ENSURE THAT NEWBORNS ARE SCREENED FOR CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
Thursday, March 23, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY COMMISSION.
TO CREATE THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; AND TO AMEND THE LIFE CHOICES LIFELINE PROGRAM TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE AND ENSURE PROPER ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE ABORTION-INDUCING DRUGS SAFETY ACT; AND TO ADD REVOCATION OF A PHYSICIAN’S MEDICAL LICENSE TO THE PROFESSIONAL SANCTIONS AUTHORIZED FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABORTION-INDUCING DRUGS SAFETY ACT.
Monday, March 20, 2023
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS FAMILY PLANNING ACT; AND TO MODIFY THE LEGISLATIVE DECLARATION WITHIN THE ARKANSAS FAMILY PLANNING ACT.
Thursday, March 16, 2023
TO AMEND THE CEMETERY ACT FOR PERPETUALLY MAINTAINED CEMETERIES; AND TO MODIFY THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, CEMETERIES, AND BURIAL SERVICES.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
TO ENSURE THAT HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ARE PROPERLY REIMBURSED BY THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM FOR PROVIDING LONG-ACTING REVERSIBLE CONTRACEPTION IMMEDIATELY AND DURING POSTPARTUM.
REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL LAW; TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO CERTAIN PERMITS; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING CERTAIN PERMIT FEES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING APPOINTMENTS ON THE LICENSING COMMITTEE RELATED TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS.
TO PROVIDE CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR IN-STATE INTERNET AUCTION SALES AND ESTATE SALES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUCTIONEERS LICENSING BOARD; AND TO AMEND THE AUCTIONEER'S LICENSING LAW.
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
TO AMEND THE LIFE CHOICES LIFELINE PROGRAM TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE AND ENSURE PROPER ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM; AND TO CREATE THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
TO AMEND THE NALOXONE ACCESS ACT; TO INCREASE AVAILABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF AN OPIOID ANTAGONIST; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, March 13, 2023
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE STUDY ON MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.
TO AMEND THE NO PATIENT LEFT ALONE ACT; TO REQUIRE OUTPATIENT FACILITIES TO COMPLY WITH VISITATION AND SUPPORT PERSON REQUIREMENTS; AND TO ADD PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF THE NO PATIENT LEFT ALONE ACT.
TO CREATE THE UNIVERSAL NEWBORN SCREENING ACT; AND TO ENSURE THAT NEWBORNS ARE SCREENED FOR CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
TO ENCOURAGE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF UNIT DOSE PACKAGING FOR NARCOTICS AND OPIOIDS TO PRESERVE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ALL CITIZENS OF THIS NATION.
TO FACILITATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF BOILER INSPECTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, March 9, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING YOUTHS IN FOSTER CARE; AND TO CERTIFY UNACCOMPANIED HOMELESS YOUTHS.
TO AUTHORIZE PHARMACISTS TO DISPENSE HIV PREEXPOSURE AND POSTEXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BODY ART; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COSMETOLOGY TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
TO CREATE THE POSITION OF DEMENTIA SERVICES COORDINATOR WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES; AND TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT ORGANIZATIONS HOLDING CERTIFICATES ISSUED UNDER SECTION 14(C) OF THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT.
TO AMEND THE PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK TRUST FUND ACT; TO AMEND THE PAYMENT LIMIT PER OCCURRENCE FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO SET MINIMUM DEMENTIA TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR STAFF MEMBERS WHO ARE EMPLOYED BY AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY.
TO REQUIRE SCREENING FOR DEPRESSION OF BIRTH MOTHERS AT THE TIME OF BIRTH; AND TO MANDATE THAT INSURANCE POLICIES COVER SCREENING FOR DEPRESSION OF BIRTH MOTHERS AT THE TIME OF BIRTH.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM AND INSURANCE POLICIES TO REIMBURSE FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED IN CERTAIN SETTINGS.
TO MODIFY THE COVERAGE OF CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORS IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
TO REQUIRE HOSPITALS IN THIS STATE TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL HOSPITAL PRICING TRANSPARENCY REGULATIONS; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL HOSPITAL PRICING TRANSPARENCY REGULATIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS MANUFACTURED HOME COMMISSION; AND TO REQUIRE CIVIL PENALTIES ASSESSED BY THE ARKANSAS MANUFACTURED HOME COMMISSION TO BE ESTABLISHED BY RULE.
Monday, March 6, 2023
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS NUCLEAR RECYCLING PROGRAM.
Thursday, March 2, 2023
TO ESTABLISH THE AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY INTERSTATE COMPACT IN ARKANSAS.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
TO CREATE THE POSITION OF DEMENTIA SERVICES COORDINATOR WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS; AND TO AID IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE'S BARBER LAWS.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
TO REQUIRE POSTING OF A WRITTEN NOTICE THAT ATTACKING A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL IS A FELONY; AND TO ALLOW A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL TO USE A WORK ADDRESS WHEN REPORTING CERTAIN OFFENSES.
Monday, February 27, 2023
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS BEHAVIOR ANALYST LICENSURE ACT.
TO ESTABLISH COST-REPORTING FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AS A CONDITION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
TO CREATE THE VINCENT PARKS LAW; TO REQUIRE INSTRUCTORS COMPLETE TRAINING ON THE RECOGNITION AND MANAGEMENT OF CERTAIN HEALTH CONDITIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AUTHORIZE INDIVIDUALS WITH VIOLENCE OFFENSES TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AS PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS OR SIMILAR POSITIONS REQUIRING A HISTORY OF RECEIVING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.
TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF "INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY" IN THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS MANUFACTURED HOME COMMISSION; AND TO REQUIRE CIVIL PENALTIES ASSESSED BY THE ARKANSAS MANUFACTURED HOME COMMISSION TO BE ESTABLISHED BY RULE.
TO PROVIDE CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR IN-STATE INTERNET AUCTION SALES AND ESTATE SALES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUCTIONEERS LICENSING BOARD; AND TO AMEND THE AUCTIONEER'S LICENSING LAW.
TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE ARKANSAS HOME INSPECTOR REGISTRATION BOARD; TO MAKE CORRESPONDING TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO CLARIFY BOARD MEMBERSHIP AND SUCCESSION; AND TO PERMIT RENEWAL NOTICES TO BE SENT BY ELECTRONIC MAIL.
TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS; AND TO AID IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE'S BARBER LAWS.
TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF A COLLECTION AGENCY; AND CONCERNING APPOINTMENTS, REMOVAL, AND VACANCIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF COLLECTION AGENCIES.
TO PERMIT THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND LICENSING TO DESIGNATE A PERSON TO SERVE ON HIS OR HER BEHALF ON THE ELEVATOR SAFETY BOARD.
Thursday, February 23, 2023
TO AMEND THE DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ENACT THE DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES' GENERAL OMNIBUS ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
REGARDING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE; AND TO AMEND THE DURATION OF CASH ASSISTANCE.
TO REVISE THE CHILD LABOR LAWS; AND TO CREATE THE "YOUTH HIRING ACT OF 2023".
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LIFETIME LICENSES UNDER THE COSMETOLOGY ACT.
TO REPEAL THE ELECTRONIC WASTE COLLECTION, RECYCLING, AND REUSE ACT.
TO CREATE THE CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATION PORTAL.
TO SET CERTAIN AMOUNTS OF CLINICAL HOURS FOR NURSING STUDENTS IN CERTAIN DEGREE PROGRAMS.
TO CREATE A DATA REPOSITORY TO COLLECT, REPORT, TRACK, AND TREND DATA REGARDING NURSING EDUCATION AND NURSING WORKFORCES IN ARKANSAS.
TO ESTABLISH NURSING EARN-TO-LEARN PROGRAMS; AND TO AUTHORIZE A NURSING STUDENT TO EARN DIRECT PATIENT CARE CLINICAL CREDIT HOURS FOR WORKING IN A HEALTHCARE FACILITY IN CERTAIN JOBS.
TO ESTABLISH SALARY BASES FOR NURSING PROGRAM FACULTY.
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
TO AMEND THE ASSET LIMITS FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REQUEST A BROAD-BASED CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY WAIVER.
TO ALLOW EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDERS TO BE LICENSED; AND TO AUTHORIZE EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDERS TO BE REIMBURSED BY INSURANCE COMPANIES AND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
TO CREATE THE CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATION PORTAL.
TO SET CERTAIN AMOUNTS OF CLINICAL HOURS FOR NURSING STUDENTS IN CERTAIN DEGREE PROGRAMS.
TO CREATE A DATA REPOSITORY TO COLLECT, REPORT, TRACK, AND TREND DATA REGARDING NURSING EDUCATION AND NURSING WORKFORCES IN ARKANSAS.
TO ESTABLISH NURSING EARN-TO-LEARN PROGRAMS; AND TO AUTHORIZE A NURSING STUDENT TO EARN DIRECT PATIENT CARE CLINICAL CREDIT HOURS FOR WORKING IN A HEALTHCARE FACILITY IN CERTAIN JOBS.
TO ESTABLISH SALARY BASES FOR NURSING PROGRAM FACULTY.
Monday, February 20, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING THE CENTRAL REGISTRY OF PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY RESULTING FROM A TRAUMATIC HEAD INJURY; AND TO TRANSFER THE CENTRAL REGISTRY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
TO AMEND THE DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW; AND TO AMEND AN EXCLUSION FROM THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYMENT" WITHIN THE DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL LAW; TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO CERTAIN PERMITS; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING CERTAIN PERMIT FEES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING APPOINTMENTS ON THE LICENSING COMMITTEE RELATED TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS.
TO CREATE THE HOSPITAL PHARMACY CONTINUITY OF CARE ENDORSEMENT TO ALLOW HOSPITALS TO DISPENSE OUTPATIENT MEDICATIONS FOR CERTAIN PATIENTS.
Thursday, February 16, 2023
TO AMEND THE ALTERNATIVE TO DISCIPLINE ACT; AND TO BROADEN THE ALTERNATIVE TO DISCIPLINE ACT TO APPLY TO NON-NURSES REGULATED BY THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF NURSING.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
TO REPEAL THE LICENSING REQUIREMENT OF CLINICS AND HEALTH CENTERS IN WHICH A PREGNANCY OF A WOMAN KNOWN TO BE PREGNANT IS WILLFULLY TERMINATED OR ABORTED; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO TERMINATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTH AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ME PROGRAM; AND TO TRANSFER ALL BENEFICIARIES IN THE ARKANSAS HOME AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ME PROGRAM TO THE TRADITIONAL ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
TO RESTRICT WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND LEGEND DRUGS FROM LIMITING OR TERMINATING SALES OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TO CERTAIN LICENSED PROFESSIONALS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
TO CREATE THE RESTROOM ACCESS ACT; AND TO ALLOW RESTROOM ACCESS TO CUSTOMERS WITH CERTAIN ELIGIBLE MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION AND REQUIREMENTS OF A MASTER MASSAGE THERAPIST WITHIN THE MASSAGE THERAPY ACT.
TO CREATE THE HOSPITAL PHARMACY CONTINUITY OF CARE ENDORSEMENT TO ALLOW HOSPITALS TO DISPENSE OUTPATIENT MEDICATIONS FOR CERTAIN PATIENTS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SOCIAL WORK LICENSING BOARD; TO REMOVE A RACIAL REQUIREMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP ON THE ARKANSAS SOCIAL WORK LICENSING BOARD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AUTHORIZE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS TO BE IDENTIFIED AS A TREATING PROVIDER FOR INSURANCE BILLING AND CLAIMS AND TO BILL AND RECEIVE PAYMENT FOR PROVIDED HEALTHCARE SERVICES.
Monday, February 13, 2023
TO AMEND THE LICENSING FEES FOR SEPTIC TANK CLEANING LICENSEES; AND TO CLARIFY LICENSING FEES.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING EMPLOYMENT; AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE PAID MATERNITY LEAVE.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
REGARDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY FOR A WAIVER REGARDING CERTAIN VETERAN DISABILITY BENEFITS IF ALLOWED UNDER FEDERAL LAW.
TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL MEMBER TO THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA ADVISORY COUNCIL.
TO ESTABLISH LICENSURE FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE CENTERS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; AND TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO REIMBURSE PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE CENTERS.
TO AUTHORIZE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS TO BE IDENTIFIED AS A TREATING PROVIDER FOR INSURANCE BILLING AND CLAIMS AND TO BILL AND RECEIVE PAYMENT FOR PROVIDED HEALTHCARE SERVICES.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
CONCERNING DISQUALIFICATION FOR UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS UNDER THE DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW; AND TO PROHIBIT A CLAIMANT FOR UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS FROM "GHOSTING" PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS.
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR NOTARIZATION FOR REQUESTS FOR CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR THE LICENSING OF CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO EXPAND THE AVAILABILITY OF SCREENED-OUT REPORTS OF ADULT MALTREATMENT OR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT.
Monday, February 6, 2023
CONCERNING THE COMPLIANCE OF CHILDCARE FACILITIES WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS WHEN SEEKING LICENSURE UNDER THE CHILDCARE FACILITY LICENSING ACT.
TO CREATE THE RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITAL ACT; TO AUTHORIZE THE LICENSURE OF RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITALS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE A SPECIFIC NUMBER OF HOURS OF DEMENTIA TRAINING FOR HOME CAREGIVERS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING OF UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND SPOUSES ACT OF 2021.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
TO AMEND THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND TO AMEND THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF AND THE PROVIDING OF INFORMATION BY THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM.
TO CLARIFY THAT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS APPLY TO ALL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL; AND TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK LAW TO INCLUDE OFFENSES PROSECUTED IN OTHER STATES OR BY FEDERAL COURTS.
TO MODIFY THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS DIETETICS LICENSING BOARD THAT CONSTITUTES A QUORUM AND THAT MAY CALL A SPECIAL MEETING; AND TO AUTHORIZE USE OF EMAIL FOR RENEWAL NOTICES.
TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF "INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY" IN THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO CLARIFY THAT THE DIVISION OF PROVIDER SERVICES AND QUALITY ASSURANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES CERTIFIES AND REGULATES LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES AND SERVICES.
TO REPEAL THE HEALTHCARE QUALITY AND PAYMENT POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT.
TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
TO ESTABLISH THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT IN ARKANSAS.
Monday, January 30, 2023
TO MODIFY THE FEES CHARGED BY THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD TO REDUCE FEES IF THE FEE REDUCTION IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE STATE.
Thursday, January 26, 2023
TO REPEAL THE LICENSING REQUIREMENT OF CLINICS AND HEALTH CENTERS IN WHICH A PREGNANCY OF A WOMAN KNOWN TO BE PREGNANT IS WILLFULLY TERMINATED OR ABORTED; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE THAT THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM COVER AUTHORIZED PRESCRIPTION DIGITAL THERAPEUTICS.
TO MODIFY THE FEES CHARGED BY THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD TO REDUCE FEES IF THE FEE REDUCTION IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE STATE.
TO REDUCE THE LICENSE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR APPLICANTS TO PRACTICE CHIROPRACTIC IN THIS STATE.
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
TO REMOVE THE REIMBURSEMENT CAP ON PEDIATRIC BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT SERVICES WITHIN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
TO REDUCE THE HOURS OF TRAINING REQUIRED FOR LICENSURE OF A COMMUNITY PARAMEDIC.
TO REMOVE THE LICENSURE REQUIREMENT OF "GOOD MORAL CHARACTER" FROM THE SOCIAL WORK LICENSING ACT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS WATER AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ACT; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS AND HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS FROM CERTAIN WATER PERMIT ACTIONS.
TO ENSURE THAT HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ARE PROPERLY REIMBURSED BY THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM FOR PROVIDING LONG-ACTING REVERSIBLE CONTRACEPTION IMMEDIATELY AND DURING POSTPARTUM.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
TO AUTHORIZE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS TO BE IDENTIFIED AS A TREATING PROVIDER FOR INSURANCE BILLING AND CLAIMS AND TO BILL AND RECEIVE PAYMENT FOR PROVIDED HEALTHCARE SERVICES.
Monday, January 23, 2023
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS WATER AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ACT; AND TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION FOR VEGETATION DISPOSAL BURNING BY CERTAIN ENTITIES.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING A COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY; AND TO CLARIFY THAT THE COMMISSION ON DENTAL ACCREDITATION IS THE ACCREDITING ENTITY FOR A COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY.
TO SET THE REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS WITHIN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ARKANSAS WORK PAYS PROGRAM.
TO ESTABLISH THE AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY INTERSTATE COMPACT IN ARKANSAS.
TO DEFINE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER REGARDING STUDENT ATHLETE CONCUSSION EDUCATION.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO STUDY AND REPORT ON THE STATUS OF NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS IN ARKANSAS AND OTHER STATES.
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "OPHTHALMIC DISPENSING" TO INCLUDE THE DISPENSING OF CONTACT LENSES.
TO AMEND THE AUTHORITY OF A SURROGATE UNDER THE ARKANSAS HEALTHCARE DECISIONS ACT.
Thursday, January 19, 2023
TO ALLOW FULL INDEPENDENT PRACTICE AUTHORITY FOR CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALISTS; AND TO ALLOW EXPERIENCE IN ANOTHER STATE TO QUALIFY.
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
TO AMEND THE AUTHORITY OF A SURROGATE UNDER THE ARKANSAS HEALTHCARE DECISIONS ACT.
TO AMEND THE PRACTICE AND REGULATION OF COUNSELING AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY; AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT AND FOR SEEKING ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND SPECIALIZATIONS.
Thursday, January 12, 2023
TO CREATE A STUDENT AND APPRENTICE LEVEL OF LICENSING IN THE MASSAGE THERAPY PROFESSION.
TO MODIFY THE FEES CHARGED BY THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD TO REDUCE FEES IF THE FEE REDUCTION IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE STATE.
Monday, January 9, 2023
TO AMEND THE PRACTICE AND REGULATION OF COUNSELING AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY; AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT AND FOR SEEKING ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND SPECIALIZATIONS.
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