CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE
Referred Bills
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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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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.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE PROPERTY OWNER'S RIGHT TO ALLOW FIREARMS ACT.
TO INFORM THE PUBLIC OF HEALTH RISKS CAUSED BY VAPOR PRODUCTS, E-LIQUID PRODUCTS, AND ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS; AND TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF ARKANSAS YOUTH.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS DATA CENTERS ACT OF 2023; AND TO CLARIFY THE REGULATION OF THE DIGITAL ASSET MINING BUSINESS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE POWER OF A MUNICIPALITY TO VACATE A PUBLIC STREET OR ALLEY; AND TO ALLOW A MUNICIPALITY TO VACATE AND ABANDON A STREET OR ALLEY WHEN ALL PROPERTY ABUTTING THE STREET OR ALLEY IS OWNED BY A MUSEUM.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING A MUNICIPAL WATER PROVIDER THAT PROVIDES WATER TO ANOTHER MUNICIPALITY; AND TO AUTHORIZE A MUNICIPAL WATER PROVIDER TO SHUT OFF THE WATER SUPPLY TO ANOTHER MUNICIPALITY FOR NONPAYMENT.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONCEALED HANDGUNS; AND TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO OBTAIN A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; TO REPEAL CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO WHOLESALERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN PERSONS TO CARRY A WEAPON ON DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS PROPERTY; TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, April 3, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO REPEAL THE LIMITATION ON THE ISSUANCE OF WHOLESALER PERMITS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LEAVE TIME FOR DEPUTY SHERIFFS, MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS, AND FIREFIGHTERS; AND TO ADD MILITARY LEAVE FOR FULL-TIME DEPUTY SHERIFFS, MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS, AND FIREFIGHTERS.
TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN TYPES OF LOCAL REGULATION OF UNDERGROUND GAS STORAGE FACILITIES, FUEL RETAILERS, AND RELATED TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE.
TO AMEND THE REGIONAL AIRPORT ACT; AND TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR ANNEXATION AND DETACHMENT.
Friday, March 31, 2023
TO AUTHORIZE REVENUE BONDS TO BE ISSUED FOR A WATER SYSTEM, SEWER SYSTEM, OR COMBINED WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM FOR WHICH A RECEIVER HAS BEEN APPOINTED.
TO AMEND THE LAW GOVERNING PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF AD VALOREM TAXES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE BILLING AND COLLECTION OF CERTAIN PAYMENTS RELATED TO CERTAIN LEASED OR PURCHASED PROPERTY.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN PERMITS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT TO CERTAIN DISTILLERS, MANUFACTURERS, OR SMALL FARM WINERIES IN A DRY AREA.
TO MODIFY THE LAW CONCERNING RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN FIREFIGHTERS.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
TO AMEND THE REGIONAL AIRPORT ACT; AND TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR ANNEXATION AND DETACHMENT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EXPANSION OF OUTDOOR DINING AT RESTAURANTS TO INCLUDE BARS.
TO PERMIT A PROPERTY OWNER TO CHOOSE THE MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY THAT IS LOCATED WITHIN MORE THAN ONE MUNICIPALITY.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
TO AMEND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOND ACT OF 1985; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF A PUBLIC NATURE" TO INCLUDE CEMETERY FACILITIES AND APPARATUS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF A PART-TIME LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER BY A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING LOCAL OPTION ELECTIONS IN DEFUNCT TOWNSHIPS THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1942.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EXPANSION OF OUTDOOR DINING AT RESTAURANTS TO INCLUDE BARS.
TO PROHIBIT A LOAN OR FINANCING AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF A DOG OR CAT; TO CLARIFY THE REGULATION OF THE SALE OF A DOG OR CAT; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR PROVIDING A LOAN OR FINANCING AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF A DOG OR CAT.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO CLARIFY THE LAW ON PRIVATE CLUB ADVERTISING.
Monday, March 27, 2023
TO DEFINE "LOADED FIREARM" FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE STATUTE CONCERNING POSSESSION AND USE OF A WEAPON.
TO AMEND THE DUTIES AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES BOARD; TO ABOLISH THE STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; TO AUTHORIZE THE THIRD-PARTY DELIVERY OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM CERTAIN RETAILERS; AND TO CREATE A THIRD-PARTY DELIVERY PERMIT.
Friday, March 24, 2023
TO CLARIFY THE PURPOSE OF THE STATUTES AUTHORIZING A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN; AND TO CLARIFY THAT A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IS NOT REQUIRED TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN THIS STATE.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; TO CLARIFY THE VIOLATION REGARDING THE SALE OF CONTROLLED BEVERAGES BY VENDING MACHINE; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE THROUGH A DISPENSING MACHINE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Thursday, March 23, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO AUTHORIZE A STATE PARK TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION WITHOUT OBTAINING A PERMIT FROM THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL DIVISION.
Monday, March 20, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN ON A JOURNEY.
Thursday, March 16, 2023
REGARDING THE SUSPENSION OF PERMITS FOR A RETAILER'S FAILURE TO PAY A WHOLESALER OR MANUFACTURER FOR TOBACCO PRODUCTS, VAPOR PRODUCTS, ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS, OR E-LIQUIDS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RETAIL WATER PROVIDERS AND RELATED SERVICE.
TO ALLOW MUNICIPALITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO STATE BY RESOLUTION THAT THEY HAVE A PRO-LIFE POLICY.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
TO CLARIFY THE APPLICABILITY OF THE ARKANSAS RETAIL PET STORE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 1991; AND TO PREEMPT CERTAIN LAWS CONCERNING RETAIL PET STORES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING AUDITS OF COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROHIBITIONS AND LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF CERTAIN REFRIGERANTS; AND TO AMEND THE POWERS OF MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS AND THE HVACR LICENSING BOARD IN RELATION TO THE REGULATION OF CERTAIN REFRIGERANTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT MUST BE ADOPTED FOR MUNICIPAL FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS.
REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS SOLD BY THE HOLDER OF A LIQUOR PERMIT.
Monday, March 13, 2023
TO INCREASE AMOUNTS PAID BY QUORUM COURTS FOR THE CONTINUING EDUCATION OF COUNTY OFFICIALS; AND TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX REVENUE DISTRIBUTED FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION OF COUNTY OFFICIALS.
TO AMEND THE REGIONAL AIRPORT ACT; AND TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR ANNEXATION AND DETACHMENT.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "BEER" TO CHANGE THE ALLOWABLE ALCOHOLIC CONTENT AND TO INCLUDE MALT BEVERAGES; AND TO SET THE MINIMUM CONTAINER SIZE OF BEER TO BE SOLD FOR OFF-PREMISES CONSUMPTION.
TO ENSURE REASONABLE REGULATION OF AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE STATION ANTENNA STRUCTURES.
Thursday, March 9, 2023
CONCERNING THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OF A CONSERVATION DISTRICT; AND TO AMEND THE PROCEDURE FOR THE ELECTION OF A DIRECTOR OF A CONSERVATION DISTRICT.
TO SEPARATE THE OFFICES OF SHERIFF AND TAX COLLECTOR IN OUACHITA COUNTY; AND TO CONSOLIDATE THE OFFICES OF TAX COLLECTOR AND COUNTY TREASURER IN OUACHITA COUNTY.
TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO MICROBREWERY-RESTAURANT PRIVATE CLUBS.
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS SOLD BY THE HOLDER OF A LIQUOR PERMIT.
TO AMEND THE LAWS RELATING TO A COUNTY TREASURER AND THE FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OF A COUNTY.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING LOCAL OPTION ELECTIONS IN DEFUNCT TOWNSHIPS THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1942.
Monday, March 6, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO THE SELLING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITH FOOD PURCHASE FOR DELIVERY OR TO BE CONSUMED OFF-PREMISES.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING TASTING EVENTS.
Thursday, March 2, 2023
TO RESTRICT THE USE BY A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR MEDICAL, EMERGENCY MEDICAL, AND AMBULANCE SERVICES.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DISPOSITION OF CONTRABAND AND SEIZED PROPERTY; AND TO ALLOW FORFEITED FIREARMS TO BE TRADED TO FEDERALLY LICENSED FIREARMS DEALERS.
Thursday, February 23, 2023
CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF CERTAIN BATTERY-CHARGED FENCES BY MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES.
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PAYMENT OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RECOGNITION PAYMENTS TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WHO ACTIVELY WORK WITH PROPERTY TAXES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, February 20, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING A MICROBREWERY-RESTAURANT LICENSE; AND TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN MICROBREWERY-RESTAURANT LICENSEES TO SELF-DISTRIBUTE.
TO PROVIDE FOR A TEMPORARY INCREASE IN THE COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR ELECTED COUNTY OFFICERS AND JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO REPEAL THE DELIVERY OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
TO AMEND THE LAW RELATING TO RECORDING SUBDIVISION PLATS, DEEDS, AND INSTRUMENTS OF TRANSFER; AND TO AMEND THE LAW RELATING TO RECORDING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS PREPARED BY A LAND SURVEYOR.
TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON THE REGULATION OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, February 16, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING MICROBREWERY-RESTAURANTS; AND TO AUTHORIZE MICROBREWERY-RESTAURANTS TO MANUFACTURE AND SELL READY-TO-DRINK PRODUCT.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DISPOSITION OF CONTRABAND AND SEIZED PROPERTY; AND TO ALLOW FORFEITED FIREARMS TO BE TRADED TO FEDERALLY LICENSED FIREARMS DEALERS.
CONCERNING THE ALLOWABLE BASES FOR BIDS FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC HOUSING; AND TO CREATE THE HOUSING WELFARE REFORM ACT OF 2023.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
TO SET THE MINIMUM CONTAINER SIZE OF SPIRITUOUS LIQUOR TO BE SOLD FOR OFF-PREMISES CONSUMPTION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT OF CITY ATTORNEYS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY IN MAYOR-COUNCIL CITIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGES RELATED TO ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 101; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REPEAL SECTION 5 OF ACTS 2021, NO. 568.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HIGHWAY REVENUE DISTRIBUTION LAW CONCERNING DISTRIBUTIONS TO COUNTY AID FUNDS AND MUNICIPAL AID FUNDS.
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CARRYING A CONCEALED HANDGUN ON PROPERTY OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
TO ADD CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS TO AN ADULT-ORIENTED PERFORMANCE; AND TO DEFINE AN ADULT-ORIENTED PERFORMANCE.
Monday, February 6, 2023
TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC HOUSING; AND TO CREATE THE HOUSING WELFARE REFORM ACT OF 2023.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING LOCAL OPTION ELECTIONS IN DEFUNCT TOWNSHIPS THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1942.
TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON THE REGULATION OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO CLARIFY THE LAW ON PRIVATE CLUB ADVERTISING.
TO AMEND THE LAW TO CREATE CONSISTENCY AMONG STATUTES CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND DUTIES OF MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND MUNICIPAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
TO AMEND THE PROHIBITION ON THE SALE OR USE OF SKY LANTERNS; AND TO AUTHORIZE CITIES TO ISSUE PERMITS FOR USE OF SKY LANTERNS.
CONCERNING THE ALLOWABLE BASES FOR BIDS FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS.
Thursday, January 26, 2023
TO ALLOW ONLINE TRAINING FOR COUNTY CORONERS; TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL TRAINING COURSES FOR COUNTY CORONERS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WITH A FELONY CONVICTION IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO BE A DEPUTY CORONER.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING CONCEALED CARRY PERMITS; AND TO AUTHORIZE AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS SOUGHT VOLUNTARY MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT TO OBTAIN A CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT AFTER A CERTAIN TIME PERIOD.
Thursday, January 19, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW GOVERNING THE CREATION OF DESIGNATED ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS.
TO SEPARATE THE OFFICES OF SHERIFF AND TAX COLLECTOR IN HEMPSTEAD COUNTY.
TO AMEND THE PURPOSES OF URBAN SERVICE DISTRICTS; AND TO ADD CERTAIN MUNICIPAL SERVICES AS PURPOSES FOR WHICH AN URBAN SERVICE DISTRICT MAY BE FORMED.
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF A MUNICIPAL FIRE DEPARTMENT BOMB SQUAD TO LAWFULLY CARRY A WEAPON IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT OF COUNTY COSTS FOR HOLDING STATE INMATES, PROBATIONERS, AND PAROLEES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, January 9, 2023
TO ADD CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS TO AN ADULT-ORIENTED PERFORMANCE; AND TO DEFINE AN ADULT-ORIENTED PERFORMANCE.
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