INSURANCE & COMMERCE - SENATE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
Sponsor
Status
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
TO CREATE THE NON-LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON THE STUDY OF LANDLORD-TENANT LAWS.
TO CREATE THE UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND FINANCING ACT OF 2011 AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, March 28, 2011
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PAWNBROKERS, PRECIOUS METAL DEALER LICENSING, AND THE PURCHASE OF GOLD, SILVER, AND OTHER PRECIOUS METALS.
TO AUTHORIZE THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS TO AID IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF TAXES ON SURPLUS LINES INSURERS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATED TO STATUTORY FORECLOSURES.
TO AMEND THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY REFORM ACT OF 1997
Thursday, March 24, 2011
AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE PUBLIC INTEGRITY OF CERTAIN REGULATORY AGENCIES.
TO PROHIBIT THE DISTRIBUTION OF INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX MONEYS TO INACTIVE FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
TO ESTABLISH A REGULATORY SCHEDULE FOR THE SALE OF INSURANCE ON PORTABLE ELECTRONICS.
TO GRANT THE AUTHORITY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ENERGY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS THAT WILL FUND LOANS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS AND CLEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS.
Monday, March 21, 2011
TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC ADJUSTING BY PROVIDING INSURANCE CONSUMERS THE RIGHT TO EMPLOY THEIR OWN INSURANCE ADJUSTER.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
TO REGULATE THE ISSUANCE OF A BROKER'S PRICE OPINION BY A REAL ESTATE LICENSEE.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR RESCISSION OF LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES.
TO ESTABLISH CONSISTENCY IN THE LAWS CONCERNING SURVEYORS.
TO REGULATE EXEMPTIONS OF THE REAL ESTATE LICENSING LAW.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
TO AMEND THE INSURANCE HOLDING COMPANY REGULATORY ACT.
TO ENFORCE THE RULE-MAKING AUTHORITY OF THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF INSURANCE POLICIES.
Monday, March 14, 2011
TO CLARIFY THE NOTICE REQUIRED BEFORE FILING A MECHANIC'S OR MATERIALMAN'S LIEN.
TO CLARIFY AND REGULATE THE FAIR MORTGAGE LENDING ACT.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ANNUAL FILINGS OF INSURERS TO INCLUDE MARKET CONDUCT ANNUAL STATEMENTS.
TO AMEND THE UTILITY FACILITY ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC PROTECTION ACT; TO CLARIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR UTILITY FACILITIES; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT TO INCLUDE NATURAL GAS PUBLIC UTILITIES; TO ALLOW BIOFUEL TO SATISFY THE PUBLIC UTILITY'S ENERGY EFFICIENCY OR CONSERVATION GOALS.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
TO AMEND THE SURPLUS REQUIREMENT FOR FARMERS' MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATIONS.
TO ENACT THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT’S GENERAL OMNIBUS BILL.
TO ESTABLISH A REAL ESTATE LICENSEE'S RESPONSIBILITIES DURING A REAL ESTATE RELATIONSHIP.
AN ACT TO IMPROVE ENROLLMENT OF ARKANSAS CHILDREN IN THE ARKIDS FIRST A AND B MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR THE TREATMENT OF MORBID OBESITY.
TO PROHIBIT INSURERS FROM REQUIRING THE PURCHASE OF LIFE INSURANCE TO OBTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT TO INCLUDE NATURAL GAS PUBLIC UTILITIES; TO ALLOW BIOFUEL TO SATISFY THE PUBLIC UTILITY'S ENERGY EFFICIENCY OR CONSERVATION GOALS.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
TO REGULATE THE ISSUANCE OF CLOSING PROTECTION LETTERS.
TO CREATE THE UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND FINANCING ACT OF 2011 AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, March 7, 2011
TO IMPLEMENT THE ENERGY SAVINGS BOND PROVISIONS OF AMENDMENT 89 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
REGARDING UNLAWFUL PRODUCT LABELING OR FALSE ADVERTISING.
TO ESTABLISH A REGULATORY SCHEDULE FOR THE SALE OF INSURANCE ON PORTABLE ELECTRONICS.
TO REQUIRE THE REVIEW AND FUTURE TERMINATION OF CERTAIN INSURANCE MANDATES; AND TO REGULATE INSURANCE MANDATES.
TO PROHIBIT INSURERS FROM REQUIRING THE PURCHASE OF LIFE INSURANCE TO OBTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT TO INCLUDE NATURAL GAS PUBLIC UTILITIES; TO ALLOW BIOFUEL TO SATISFY THE PUBLIC UTILITY'S ENERGY EFFICIENCY OR CONSERVATION GOALS.
TO REGULATE SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS AND REPRESENTATION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR FAMILY-CONTROLLED ARKANSAS HOLDING COMPANIES THAT ARE REGULATED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES; AND TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF SHAREHOLDERS.
TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL DATA COLLECTION IN THE ANNUAL NONPROFIT REPORT.
TO REGULATE THE CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN INSURANCE POLICIES.
TO REGULATE THE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES OF THE ARKANSAS FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION; AND TO PROMOTE FAIR HOUSING PRACTICES.
TO CREATE THE UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND FINANCING ACT OF 2011 AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
TO PRESERVE THE ARKANSAS HIGH COST FUND AND PROMOTE THE EXPANSION OF BROADBAND SERVICES IN RURAL AND HIGH-COST AREAS OF ARKANSAS.
TO REMOVE INSURANCE RESTRICTIONS ON NONCOVERED DENTAL SERVICES AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ENACT THE SMALL LOAN ACT TO HELP UNDERSERVED CONSUMERS OBTAIN CREDIT AND FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES.
TO REGULATE INSURANCE CONSULTANT FEES.
TO AMEND THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY REFORM ACT OF 1997.
AN ACT TO CREATE FAIRNESS IN THE APPLICATION OF SERVICE CHARGES TO PREPAID WIRELESS TELEPHONES.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO CONFORM CERTAIN STATE BANKING LAWS TO FEDERAL BANKING LAW; TO REGULATE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF BRANCH FACILITIES WITHIN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND THE UNITED STATES.
TO CREATE THE UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND FINANCING ACT OF 2011 AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
TO REGULATE THE ISSUANCE OF A BROKER'S PRICE OPINION BY A REAL ESTATE LICENSEE.
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN LICENSEES OF THE HVACR LICENSING BOARD TO ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE.
Monday, February 28, 2011
CONCERNING PRIMARY ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL ALLOCATIONS OF PRIVATE ACTIVITY AND GOVERNMENTAL VOLUME CAP AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
TO REGULATE COMMERCIAL LIABILITY POLICIES AND PRACTICES.
AN ACT TO REMOVE THE INTEREST RATE LIMITATION FOR BONDS ISSUED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF AMENDMENT NO. 62 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
TO AMEND AMENDMENT 89 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE INTEREST RATE LIMIT ON LOAN CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 11 OF AMENDMENT 89 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 4 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING BUSINESS AND COMMERCE.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
TO GRANT THE AUTHORITY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ENERGY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS THAT WILL FUND LOANS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS AND CLEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS.
Monday, February 21, 2011
AN ACT TO IMPROVE THE PROCESS FOR NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY IN DEFAULT OF SELF-STORAGE PAYMENTS.
TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR AMENDING COVENANTS RESTRICTING THE USE OR DEVELOPMENT OF REAL PROPERTY.
TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC ADJUSTING BY PROVIDING INSURANCE CONSUMERS THE RIGHT TO EMPLOY THEIR OWN INSURANCE ADJUSTER.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE SECURITIES LAWS.
TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION AND RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR A “BROKER-DEALER” UNDER THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES ACT; TO ESTABLISH SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS FOR BROKER-DEALERS AND INVESTMENT ADVISERS; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
TO REGULATE THE ISSUANCE OF CLOSING PROTECTION LETTERS.
TO CREATE THE UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND FINANCING ACT OF 2011 AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, February 14, 2011
TO PROVIDE THAT BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS UNDER ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS DO NOT REQUIRE AN OWNER TO SECURE THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED ARCHITECT.
Monday, February 7, 2011
TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 23 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 4 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING BUSINESS AND COMMERCE.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW TO IMPOSE SURCHARGES UPON COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE PROVIDERS TO SUPPORT THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
REGARDING BAIL BONDSMEN CONTINUING EDUCATION.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
REGARDING THE PROCEDURES OF A HEARING IN FRONT OF THE PROFESSIONAL BAIL BOND COMPANY AND PROFESSIONAL BAIL BONDSMAN LICENSING BOARD.
REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY ISSUED BY THE PROFESSIONAL BAIL BOND COMPANY AND PROFESSIONAL BAIL BONDSMAN LICENSING BOARD.
REGARDING UNPAID BOND FORFEITURE JUDGMENT LIMITS.
REGARDING THE NOTICE GIVEN UPON ISSUANCE OF A BAIL BOND LICENSE.
REGARDING THE CARRYING OF A BAIL BOND LICENSE.
AN ACT TO IMPROVE ENROLLMENT OF ARKANSAS CHILDREN IN THE ARKIDS FIRST A AND B MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
AN ACT TO REQUIRE HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR THE TREATMENT OF MORBID OBESITY.
AN ACT TO IMPROVE ENROLLMENT OF ARKANSAS CHILDREN IN THE ARKIDS FIRST A AND B MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
REGARDING BAIL BONDSMEN CONTINUING EDUCATION.
TO ESTABLISH LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS OF DOMESTIC SURPLUS LINES INSURERS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, January 10, 2011
TO ALLOW FOR THE CREATION OF A LOW- PROFIT LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.