TRANSPORTATION, TECHNOLOGY & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - SENATE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
Sponsor
Status
Friday, April 3, 2009
TO ALLOW A PERSON WHO HAS AN ILLNESS THAT CAUSES HAIR LOSS OR IS UNDERGOING TREATMENT FOR AN ILLNESS THAT CAUSES HAIR LOSS TO USE A PRIOR DRIVER’S LICENSE PHOTOGRAPH UNDER LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
TO ALLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT TO IMPOUND A MOTOR VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE MINIMUM LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED BY LAW OR A CERTIFICATE OF SELF-INSURANCE.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
TO PROVIDE VOLUNTARY ALTERNATIVE DRIVER S LICENSES AND IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR ENHANCED IDENTIFICATION AND SECURITY PURPOSES.
Monday, March 30, 2009
TO ALLOW THE PERMANENT REGISTRATION OF A FLEET OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
CONCERNING THE WEIGHT AND LENGTH OF EMERGENCY VEHICLES AND THE MOTOR VEHICLES THAT ARE TOWED BY EMERGENCY VEHICLES.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS CYBERINFRASTRUCTURE TASK FORCE.
TO ENHANCE SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION OF CHILDREN IN CHILD CARE.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURE TO BE USED WHEN A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STOPS A DRIVER WHO IS IN VIOLATION OF THE REQUIREMENT TO MAINTAIN A VEHICLE IN SAFE MECHANICAL CONDITION.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
TO LIMIT THE VALIDITY PERIOD FOR DRIVER'S LICENSES AND IDENTIFICATION CARDS ISSUED TO APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
TO PROHIBIT THE IMPOSITION OF AN ACCIDENT RESPONSE SERVICE FEE.
Monday, March 23, 2009
TO AMEND THE CONNECT ARKANSAS BROADBAND ACT, 4-113-101 ET SEQ.
TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE A LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE IS SOLD FOR RESALE ALL LIGHTS, DECALS, LAW ENFORCEMENT RADIO, SIRENS, AND OTHER ITEMS THAT ARE ASSOCIATED WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES SHALL BE REMOVED.
TO AUTHORIZE THE REDESIGN AND SIMPLIFICATION OF MILITARY SERVICE AND VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
TO PLACE REASONABLE RESTRICTIONS ON YOUTHFUL DRIVERS GRANTED A HARDSHIP LICENSE.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSING AND REGISTERING A MOTOR VEHICLE.
TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO BE GIVEN TO A MOTOR VEHICLE LIENHOLDER BEFORE THE ISSUANCE OF A DUPLICATE MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE.
TO ENSURE INSURANCE PROTECTION FOR RAILROAD EMPLOYEES TRANSPORTED BY CONTRACT CARRIERS.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
TO ADD A FEE ON THE BUYER AT A SALVAGE AUCTION AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEE GOES TO THE INSPECTION AND OVERSIGHT OF AUTO AUCTIONS.
TO CLARIFY WHEN A MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICE AND HANDLING FEE MAY BE CHARGED.
TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE GOLD STAR FAMILY SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
TO CLARIFY THE USE OF AN ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE BY A PERSON WITH A SERIOUS WALKING HANDICAP.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS INFORMATION SYSTEMS ACT OF 1997, § 25-4-101 ET SEQ.
Monday, March 16, 2009
TO CREATE THE ANIMAL RESCUE AND SHELTER TRUST FUND AND TO PROVIDE FOR AND ISSUE A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE FOR THE SUPPORT OF ANIMAL RESCUE AND SHELTERS.
TO CLARIFY THAT AN OWNER OF A BOAT LIVERY SHALL RECORD THE REGISTRATION NUMBER OF A MOTORBOAT; TO REQUIRE AN OWNER OF A BOAT LIVERY TO NOT ALLOW A VESSEL TO DEPART FROM THE PREMISES WITHOUT THE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BY LAW.
TO CLARIFY THE DISTRIBUTION OF FINES COLLECTED RELATED TO UNLAWFUL TOWING OPERATIONS.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TO ANALYZE WRONG-WAY CRASHES ON INTERSTATES AND OTHER FREEWAYS THAT ARE A PART OF THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 TO ALLOW RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES TO OBTAIN SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR NOMINAL FEES.
RECOMMENDING THAT A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BE COMMITTED TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAY 67 IN ARKANSAS.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A POST-DOCTORAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING GRANT PROGRAM.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
TO CLARIFY THE USE OF AN ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE BY A PERSON WITH A SERIOUS WALKING HANDICAP.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO ISSUE A SPECIAL PERMIT THAT ALLOWS VEHICLES TRANSPORTING CERTAIN PRODUCTS TO EXCEED MAXIMUM WEIGHT ALLOWANCES.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION ACT.
Monday, March 9, 2009
TO DESIGNATE A PORTION OF HIGHWAY 67 AS ROCK 'N' ROLL HIGHWAY 67.
TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR RECEIPT OF FEDERAL HIGHWAY FUNDS.
TO ALLOW A PERSON WHO HAS AN ILLNESS THAT CAUSES HAIR LOSS OR IS UNDERGOING TREATMENT FOR AN ILLNESS THAT CAUSES HAIR LOSS TO USE A PRIOR DRIVER’S LICENSE PHOTOGRAPH UNDER LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF THE ROADS AND HIGHWAYS BY REQUIRING ALL DRIVERS OVER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO USE HANDS-FREE WIRELESS TELEPHONES OR DEVICES.
TO ALLOW THE OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLE TO IMPOSE A FINE IF A PERSON ALLOWS HIS OR HER REQUIRED MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE TO LAPSE.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEFERMENT OF A SENTENCE FOR A PERSON WITH A COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE.
TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO THE TOWING, RECOVERY, AND STORAGE OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF PARTS ONLY TITLES TO INSURERS.
TO ALTER THE OFFICIAL ROUTE DESIGNATED AS CROWLEY'S RIDGE SCENIC HIGHWAY.
TO PLACE REASONABLE RESTRICTIONS ON YOUTHFUL DRIVERS GRANTED A HARDSHIP LICENSE.
TO AMEND THE LAW RELATING TO HARDSHIP DRIVER'S LICENSES AND PERMITS.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE FOR COLD WAR VETERANS.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
TO GIVE COUNTY OFFICIALS ADMINISTRATIVE RIGHTS TO COUNTY ELECTRONIC INFORMATION AND RECORDS.
TO ALLOW THE ISSUANCE OF A REGULAR LICENSE PLATE TO A PERSON WHO QUALIFIES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A MILITARY SERVICE OR VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE AT THE SAME FEE REQUIRED FOR THE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION ACT.
TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF ROADS AND HIGHWAYS IN THE STATE BY ADDRESSING ISSUES RELATED TO THE LICENSING OF YOUTHFUL DRIVERS.
TO REQUIRE TEMPORARY CARDBOARD VEHICLE BUYER'S TAGS TO BE LEGIBLE AND VISIBLE.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
TO ALLOW THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO ISSUE SPECIAL PERMITS FOR THE MOVEMENT OF SEALED CONTAINERIZED CARGO BETWEEN TWO (2) CONTIGUOUS COUNTIES.
TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT ALLOWED ON THE FRONT OR STEERING AXLE OF A VEHICLE.
Monday, March 2, 2009
CONCERNING THE TIME PERIOD THAT CAR DEALERS ARE REQUIRED TO PAY OFF EXISTING LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES ON VEHICLES.
TO CLARIFY THAT A PERMIT FOR EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT MAY ALLOW THE TOWING OF TWO DIRT PANS AT ONE TIME.
RECOMMENDING THAT A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BE COMMITTED TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF I-69 IN ARKANSAS.
TO CLARIFY THAT THE WEIGHT LIMITATIONS FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE ARKANSAS NEW MOTOR VEHICLE QUALITY ASSURANCE ACT DO NOT APPLY TO A VEHICLE THAT HAS BEEN SUBSTANTIALLY ALTERED AFTER ITS INITIAL SALE.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
TO DISALLOW THE RENEWAL OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE UNTIL ALL OUTSTANDING WARRANTS HAVE BEEN DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW.
Monday, February 23, 2009
TO AMEND THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATING THE UNIFORM MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION, CERTIFICATE OF TITLE, AND ANTITHEFT ACT.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF MANUFACTURED HOME AND MOBILE HOME UNDER THE UNIFORM MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION, CERTIFICATE OF TITLE, AND ANTITHEFT ACT.
AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS "RACHEL'S BILL" FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING PERSONAL WATERCRAFT SAFETY.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASED SECURITY IN THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY MOTOR VEHICLE BUYER'S TAGS.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
TO AUTHORIZE GOVERNMENT-OWNED AND GOVERNMENT-OPERATED STORAGE FACILITIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES TO REQUIRE PROOF OF INSURANCE BEFORE RELEASING IMPOUNDED VEHICLES.
TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF THE ROADS AND HIGHWAYS BY LIMITING WIRELESS TELEPHONE USE BY YOUNG DRIVERS.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
TO INCREASE THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING USED IN THE DEFINITION OF MOTOR VEHICLE UNDER THE ARKANSAS NEW MOTOR VEHICLE QUALITY ASSURANCE ACT.
Monday, February 16, 2009
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO NOTIFY VEHICLE OWNERS THAT MOTOR VEHICLES WILL NOT BE REGISTERED OR RENEWED UNTIL ALL OUTSTANDING WARRANTS HAVE BEEN DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW.
TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO ISSUE A SPECIAL PERMIT THAT ALLOWS VEHICLES TRANSPORTING CERTAIN PRODUCTS TO EXCEED MAXIMUM WEIGHT ALLOWANCES.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
THE SAFE TRANSPORTATION OF RAILROAD EMPLOYEES BY CONTRACT CARRIERS ACT.
AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS "RACHEL'S BILL" FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING PERSONAL WATERCRAFT SAFETY.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO ISSUE A SPECIAL PERMIT THAT ALLOWS VEHICLES TRANSPORTING CERTAIN PRODUCTS TO EXCEED MAXIMUM WEIGHT ALLOWANCES.
TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF ROADS AND HIGHWAYS IN THE STATE BY ADDRESSING ISSUES RELATED TO THE LICENSING OF YOUTHFUL DRIVERS.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
TO PROVIDE THAT MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORTS SHALL NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES FOR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
Monday, February 9, 2009
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS STATE LAND INFORMATION BOARD.
TO INCREASE THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING USED IN THE DEFINITION OF MOTOR VEHICLE UNDER THE ARKANSAS NEW MOTOR VEHICLE QUALITY ASSURANCE ACT.
TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF ROADS AND HIGHWAYS IN THE STATE BY ADDRESSING ISSUES RELATED TO THE LICENSING OF YOUTHFUL DRIVERS.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
TO PROVIDE OPTIONS FOR THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY TO USE MORE FUEL-EFFICIENT VEHICLES TO REDUCE COSTS.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF ROADS AND HIGHWAYS IN THE STATE BY ADDRESSING ISSUES RELATED TO THE LICENSING OF YOUTHFUL DRIVERS.
TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF THE ROADS AND HIGHWAYS BY LIMITING WIRELESS TELEPHONE USE BY YOUNG DRIVERS.
TO PROVIDE OPTIONS FOR THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY TO USE MORE FUEL-EFFICIENT VEHICLES TO REDUCE COSTS
TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF MOTORISTS ON HIGHWAYS AND ROADS IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS BY MAKING THE MANDATORY SEAT BELT LAW A PRIMARY LAW FOR ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
PAUL'S LAW: TO PROHIBIT DRIVERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES FROM USING HANDHELD WIRELESS TELEPHONES TO ENGAGE IN TEXT MESSAGING.
TO PROVIDE THAT MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORTS SHALL NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES FOR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
TO PROVIDE OPTIONS FOR THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY TO USE MORE FUEL-EFFICIENT VEHICLES TO REDUCE COSTS
Monday, February 2, 2009
TO CLARIFY THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO REPRODUCE, PAINT, OR ALTER A TEMPORARY CARDBOARD BUYER'S TAG.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
PAUL'S LAW: TO PROHIBIT DRIVERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES FROM USING HANDHELD WIRELESS TELEPHONES TO ENGAGE IN TEXT MESSAGING.
TO INCREASE THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING USED IN THE DEFINITION OF MOTOR VEHICLE UNDER THE ARKANSAS NEW MOTOR VEHICLE QUALITY ASSURANCE ACT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS INTERSTATE HIGHWAY FINANCING ACT OF 2007 TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR ISSUING GRANT ANTICIPATION REVENUE BONDS FOR THE RESTORATION AND IMPROVEMENT TO THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM.
TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF THE ROADS AND HIGHWAYS BY LIMITING WIRELESS TELEPHONE USE BY YOUNG DRIVERS.
TO REQUIRE A DRIVER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TO USE A HANDS-FREE WIRELESS TELEPHONE DEVICE WHILE DRIVING ON A PUBLIC HIGHWAY.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF THE ROADS AND HIGHWAYS BY LIMITING WIRELESS TELEPHONE USE BY YOUNG DRIVERS.
RECOMMENDING THAT A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BE COMMITTED TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF I-49 BETWEEN TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS, AND FT. SMITH, ARKANSAS.
TO PROVIDE OPTIONS FOR THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY TO USE MORE FUEL-EFFICIENT VEHICLES TO REDUCE COSTS
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
TO PROVIDE THAT MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORTS SHALL NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES FOR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
CONCERNING FAILURE TO PRESENT PROOF OF INSURANCE COVERAGE ON A MOTOR VEHICLE.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS INTERSTATE HIGHWAY FINANCING ACT OF 2007 TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR ISSUING GRANT ANTICIPATION REVENUE BONDS FOR THE RESTORATION AND IMPROVEMENT TO THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE VEHICLE INSURANCE DATABASE.
TO REQUIRE LOADS OF SAND, GRAVEL, OR ROCK TO BE HAULED IN AN ENCLOSED VEHICLE OR SECURED WITH A COVER.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
TO IMPROVE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY BY REQUIRING TRAINING AND TESTING MATERIALS PREPARED BY THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS INTERSTATE HIGHWAY FINANCING ACT OF 2007 TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR ISSUING GRANT ANTICIPATION REVENUE BONDS FOR THE RESTORATION AND IMPROVEMENT TO THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF MOTORISTS ON HIGHWAYS AND ROADS IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS BY MAKING THE MANDATORY SEAT BELT LAW A PRIMARY LAW FOR ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES.
Monday, January 12, 2009
AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS "RACHEL'S BILL" FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING PERSONAL WATERCRAFT SAFETY.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESS FOR THE BLIND.
TO REQUIRE A DRIVER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TO USE A HANDS-FREE WIRELESS TELEPHONE DEVICE WHILE DRIVING ON A PUBLIC HIGHWAY.
TO REQUIRE ALL PERSONS WHO OPERATE OR RIDE ON A MOTORCYCLE TO WEAR PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR OR TO CARRY ADEQUATE COVERAGE UNDER A HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN.
TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF THE ROADS AND HIGHWAYS BY LIMITING WIRELESS TELEPHONE USE BY YOUNG DRIVERS.
TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION TO ADMINISTER THE MOTOR VEHICLE EVENT DATA RECORDER LAW.
TO PROVIDE OPTIONS FOR THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY TO USE MORE FUEL-EFFICIENT VEHICLES TO REDUCE COSTS
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE FOR COLD WAR VETERANS.