INSURANCE & COMMERCE - SENATE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR USE OF INTRAVENOUS IMMUNOGLOBULIN TO TREAT CERTAIN PEDIATRIC DISORDERS CAUSED BY INFECTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR SPECIAL EVENTS TO ALLOW CERTAIN NEW MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND NEW MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS OR DISTRIBUTORS TO DISPLAY AND SELL CERTAIN VEHICLES AT CERTAIN SPECIAL EVENTS.
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN NONPROFIT AGRICULTURAL MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS FROM INSURANCE REGULATION.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE CONSUMER ACT; AND TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT AND BENEFITS FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS THAT ARE DELIVERED THROUGH A PSYCHIATRIC COLLABORATIVE CARE MODEL.
TO CREATE THE SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY ACT; TO REQUIRE AGE VERIFICATION FOR USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA; AND TO CLARIFY LIABILITY FOR FAILURE TO PERFORM AGE VERIFICATION FOR USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND ILLEGAL RETENTION OF DATA.
TO PREVENT STATE-FUNDED MEDICAL SCHOOLS IN THIS STATE FROM SPENDING STATE GENERAL REVENUE FUNDS FROM TAX DOLLARS ON THE NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS OF A STUDENT-ATHLETE UNDER THE ARKANSAS STUDENT-ATHLETE PUBLICITY RIGHTS ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE REVISED UNIFORM UNINCORPORATED NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION ACT.
CONCERNING CYBERSECURITY INSURANCE; TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS SELF-FUNDED CYBER RESPONSE PROGRAM AND THE ARKANSAS CYBER RESPONSE BOARD; AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS SELF-FUNDED CYBER RESPONSE PROGRAM TRUST FUND.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING GROUND AMBULANCE SERVICES; AND TO ESTABLISH A MINIMUM ALLOWABLE REIMBURSEMENT FOR GROUND AMBULANCE SERVICES.
TO REQUIRE CONSENT TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS TO A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER; AND TO MANDATE NOTICE TO AN ENROLLEE OF THE ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS TO A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.
TO ESTABLISH THE TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT MANAGER ACT; TO REGULATE CONTRACTS OF CERTAIN AMBULANCE PROVIDERS; AND TO REGULATE CLAIMS AND PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN AMBULANCE SERVICES.
Monday, April 3, 2023
CONCERNING THE SALE OF EVENT TICKETS; TO CREATE THE EVENT TICKETING AND RESALE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING LEGAL TENDER; TO PROHIBIT THE TRACKING OF AN INDIVIDUAL THROUGH THE USE OF DIGITAL CURRENCY EXCEPT FOR LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO CLARIFY THE USE OF DIGITAL CURRENCY.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LEGAL TENDER ACT; AND TO REAFFIRM GOLD AND SILVER COIN AS LEGAL TENDER.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF "CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT" AND "POLITICAL SUBDIVISION" FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STATE AUDIT PROCESS CONCERNING QUALIFIED PAYMENT AMOUNTS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP A STATE AUDIT PROCESS CONCERNING QUALIFIED PAYMENT AMOUNTS.
TO EXCLUDE ANTIPSYCHOTIC PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FROM STEP THERAPY.
TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATION ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT A HEALTHCARE INSURER FROM LEASING A HEALTHCARE CONTRACT OR PROVIDER NETWORK.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OVER INTERSTATE RATES, CHARGES, CLASSIFICATIONS, AND OTHER ACTIONS; AND TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT RECOVERABLE FROM AN AFFECTED UTILITY.
Friday, March 31, 2023
CONCERNING A REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONCERNING CONTRACTS AWARDED TO BUSINESSES IN OPERATION LESS THAN FIVE YEARS.
TO ENCOURAGE THE AWARD OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDING TO NEW BUSINESSES AND BUSINESSES ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE PREVIOUS FIVE YEARS.
TO REQUIRE A REPORT CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDING SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS OR PROGRAMS FOR NEW BUSINESSES OR BUSINESSES ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE PREVIOUS FIVE YEARS.
TO EXPAND HEALTH BENEFIT COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN POLICE OFFICER RETIREES OF MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES.
TO ENCOURAGE STATE AGENCIES TO AWARD A PORTION OF STATE CONTRACTS TO ARKANSAS BUSINESSES THAT HAVE BEEN IN OPERATION FOR LESS THAN FIVE (5) YEARS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS STUDENT-ATHLETE PUBLICITY RIGHTS ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "REBATES" AS USED IN THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING TOKEN GIFTS IN THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE.
TO ENCOURAGE THE AWARD OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FUNDING TO NEW BUSINESSES AND BUSINESSES THAT HAVE BEEN IN OPERATION FOR LESS THAN FIVE YEARS.
TO REQUIRE A REPORT CONCERNING FUNDS SUPPORTING PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS STARTING NEW BUSINESSES OR BUSINESSES ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE PREVIOUS FIVE YEARS.
TO EXEMPT PROPERTY MANAGERS FROM LICENSURE BY THE ARKANSAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND THE REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
TO ADD AN EXEMPTION TO REAL ESTATE LICENSURE; AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS REAL ESTATE WHOLESALE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ENERGY; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COAL-POWERED ELECTRICAL GENERATION FACILITIES; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN ACTIONS BEFORE DECOMMISSIONING OR DISPOSAL OF ASSETS; AND TO REQUIRE A STUDY.
TO REQUIRE CONSENT TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS TO A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER; AND TO MANDATE NOTICE TO AN ENROLLEE OF THE ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS TO A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.
TO CREATE STANDARDS FOR THE EVALUATION OF CLAIMS; AND TO ENSURE GOOD FAITH AND FAIR DEALING IN THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ENERGY; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COAL-POWERED ELECTRICAL GENERATION FACILITIES; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN ACTIONS BEFORE DECOMMISSIONING OR DISPOSAL OF ASSETS; AND TO REQUIRE A STUDY.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS AFFORDABLE ENERGY ACT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING RETIREMENT REVIEW.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE ARKANSAS RACING COMMISSION; TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS RACING COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ARKANSAS RACING COMMISSION.
CONCERNING PUBLIC UTILITY CONTRACTS FOR INTERRUPTIBLE SERVICE.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ANNUAL DISCLOSURES FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING NAME AVAILABILITY; AND TO AMEND THE ANNUAL REPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN BUSINESS ENTITIES FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS BROADBAND ADVISORY COUNCIL; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, March 27, 2023
TO MODIFY THE ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE CONSUMER ACT; AND TO REQUIRE COVERAGE FOR PROSTHETIC DEVICES FOR ATHLETICS OR RECREATION AND PROSTHETIC DEVICES FOR SHOWERING OR BATHING.
TO MODIFY THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO AMEND THE APPEAL PROCESS FOR A DENIAL UNDER THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT.
TO REGULATE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES; AND TO CLARIFY SUPERVISION OF VOLUNTARY PRODUCTS UNDER THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE EXEMPTIONS OF LIFE INSURANCE PROCEEDS FROM ACTIONS BY CREDITORS AND REPRESENTATIVES.
TO CREATE THE SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY ACT; TO REQUIRE AGE VERIFICATION FOR USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA; AND TO CLARIFY LIABILITY FOR FAILURE TO PERFORM AGE VERIFICATION FOR USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND ILLEGAL RETENTION OF DATA.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LISTS TO DEFINE A SIMILARLY SITUATED PHARMACY, CLARIFY HOW A PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER PROVIDED ITS MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LIST, AND ESTABLISH A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION.
CONCERNING COVERAGE FOR GENETIC TESTING FOR INHERITED CANCER MUTATIONS; AND TO CREATE THE GENETIC TESTING ACT.
TO AMEND ACTS 2023, NO. 278; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING BONDS OR ACCEPTABLE FINANCIAL SECURITY UNDER THE CUSTOMER PROTECTIONS FOR NET-METERING CUSTOMERS ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO MODIFY THE LAW CONCERNING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS; TO CLARIFY CONTRIBUTIONS OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS; AND TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN BEQUESTS AND TESTAMENTARY DISTRIBUTIONS FROM TRUSTS FROM CONTRIBUTIONS.
Thursday, March 23, 2023
TO CLARIFY THE INFORMATION THAT MAY BE OBTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FROM EXTERNAL DATA PROVIDERS FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM AND SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
TO REQUIRE PERSONAL CARE PROVIDERS TO SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION TO THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM AND TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS.
TO PREVENT STATE-FUNDED MEDICAL SCHOOLS IN THIS STATE FROM SPENDING STATE GENERAL REVENUE FUNDS FROM TAX DOLLARS ON THE NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS OF A STUDENT-ATHLETE UNDER THE ARKANSAS STUDENT-ATHLETE PUBLICITY RIGHTS ACT.
Monday, March 20, 2023
CONCERNING PUBLIC UTILITY CONTRACTS FOR INTERRUPTIBLE SERVICE.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS BROADBAND ADVISORY COUNCIL; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, March 16, 2023
TO REGULATE ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS; AND TO PROHIBIT A HEALTHCARE PAYOR THAT HAS ELECTRONIC ACCESS TO MEDICAL RECORDS FROM REQUESTING MEDICAL RECORDS IN A DIFFERENT FORMAT FROM A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.
TO AMEND THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS THAT PROVIDE CERTAIN HEALTHCARE SERVICES FROM PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS.
TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE PAYOR IDENTIFICATION CARD ACT; AND TO DEFINE SHORT-TERM, LIMITED-DURATION INSURANCE.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS EMPLOYMENT FIRST ACT; TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT FIRST; TO ESTABLISH THE EMPLOYMENT FIRST ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND TO ESTABLISH THE EMPLOYMENT FIRST BUSINESS PARTNER PROGRAM.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR SPECIAL EVENTS TO ALLOW CERTAIN NEW MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND NEW MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS OR DISTRIBUTORS TO DISPLAY AND SELL CERTAIN VEHICLES AT CERTAIN SPECIAL EVENTS.
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
TO CREATE THE PROTECTION OF MINORS FROM DISTRIBUTION OF HARMFUL MATERIAL ACT; TO ESTABLISH LIABILITY FOR THE PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS ON THE INTERNET; AND TO REQUIRE REASONABLE AGE VERIFICATION.
TO TRANSFER THE ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE STATE SECURITIES DEPARTMENT TO THE STATE BANK DEPARTMENT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ORGANIZATION OF THE STATE SECURITIES DEPARTMENT.
Monday, March 13, 2023
TO AMEND THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS THAT PROVIDE CERTAIN HEALTHCARE SERVICES FROM PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS.
CONCERNING COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING FOR EARLY DETECTION AND MANAGEMENT FOR CANCER DIAGNOSES.
TO REQUIRE DISCLOSURE BY AN INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE MONETARY AMOUNT OF A DEDUCTIBLE BASED ON A PERCENTAGE OF THE INSURED VALUE UNDER AN INSURANCE POLICY.
Thursday, March 9, 2023
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "REBATES" AS USED IN THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE; AND TO MODIFY THE MINIMUM THRESHOLD VALUE OF TOKEN GIFTS IN THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS; AND TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
TO AMEND THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO MODIFY THE MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT UNDER THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT.
TO ENACT THE ARKANSAS TRIAGE, TREAT, AND TRANSPORT TO AN ALTERNATIVE DESTINATION ACT; AND TO MANDATE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AN AMBULANCE SERVICE TO TRIAGE, TREAT, AND TRANSPORT A PATIENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE DESTINATION.
TO CREATE THE SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY ACT; TO REQUIRE AGE VERIFICATION FOR USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA; AND TO CLARIFY LIABILITY FOR FAILURE TO PERFORM AGE VERIFICATION FOR USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND ILLEGAL RETENTION OF DATA.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
TO REGULATE GROUND TRANSPORTATION AT MUNICIPAL AIRPORTS AND REGIONAL AIRPORTS; TO REGULATE PEER-TO-PEER CAR-SHARING PROGRAMS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE PEER-TO-PEER CAR-SHARING PROGRAM ACT.
TO AMEND THE EXEMPTIONS OF LIFE INSURANCE PROCEEDS FROM ACTIONS BY CREDITORS AND REPRESENTATIVES.
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS LAW; TO REGULATE PREPAID BENEFITS CONTRACTS; AND TO ENHANCE THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS LAW.
Monday, March 6, 2023
TO AMEND THE FORMULA RATE REVIEW ACT; AND TO MODIFY THE TERM OF A FORMULA RATE REVIEW APPROVED BY THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF BANK FACILITIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RETENTION OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.
TO CREATE THE HEALTHCARE INSURER SHARE THE SAVINGS ACT; AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER SHARE THE SAVINGS ACT.
TO MODIFY THE FAIR MORTGAGE LENDING ACT; TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS OF SPONSORSHIP UNDER THE FAIR MORTGAGE LENDING ACT; AND TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE UNDER THE FAIR MORTGAGE LENDING ACT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES ACT; AND TO MODIFY CERTAIN ACTIONS AGAINST A REGISTRATION UNDER THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES ACT.
TO REQUIRE A SERVICE INDUSTRY LICENSE FOR CERTAIN PERSONS OR ENTITIES RELATED TO CASINO GAMING; AND TO REQUIRE BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR SERVICE INDUSTRY LICENSEES EMPLOYED BY A FRANCHISE HOLDER OR CASINO LICENSEE.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS VIDEO SERVICE ACT; AND TO PROVIDE CLARITY CONCERNING THE USE OF A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY.
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT; AND TO REVISE CHARGING ORDERS UNDER THE UNIFORM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT.
TO REQUIRE DISCLOSURE BY AN INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE MONETARY AMOUNT OF A DEDUCTIBLE BASED ON A PERCENTAGE OF THE INSURED VALUE UNDER AN INSURANCE POLICY.
TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICIANS TO PERFORM WORK ON THREE AND FOUR FAMILY HOMES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DEFINITIONS OF ELECTRICIANS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE CONSUMER ACT; AND TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT AND BENEFITS FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS THAT ARE DELIVERED THROUGH A PSYCHIATRIC COLLABORATIVE CARE MODEL.
Thursday, March 2, 2023
TO ENACT THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT'S GENERAL OMNIBUS BILL.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
TO CREATE A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR BREACH OF AN IMPLIED COVENANT OF GOOD FAITH AND FAIR DEALING.
TO INCREASE THE PERCENTAGE FOR DAMAGES ON LOSS CLAIMS UNDER AN INSURANCE POLICY.
TO AMEND THE LIABILITY OF THIRD PARTIES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM CLAIMS.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
TO AMEND THE EXEMPTIONS OF LIFE INSURANCE PROCEEDS FROM ACTIONS BY CREDITORS AND REPRESENTATIVES.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2001; TO PREVENT COST-SHIFTING AND ENSURE FAIRNESS TO ALL RATEPAYERS; TO CREATE THE CUSTOMER PROTECTIONS FOR NET-METERING CUSTOMERS ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, February 27, 2023
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN NONPROFIT AGRICULTURAL MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS FROM INSURANCE REGULATION.
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2001; TO PREVENT COST-SHIFTING AND ENSURE FAIRNESS TO ALL RATEPAYERS; TO CREATE THE CUSTOMER PROTECTIONS FOR NET-METERING CUSTOMERS ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS UNDERGROUND FACILITIES DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, February 20, 2023
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2001; TO PREVENT COST-SHIFTING AND ENSURE FAIRNESS TO ALL RATEPAYERS; TO CREATE THE CUSTOMER PROTECTIONS FOR NET-METERING CUSTOMERS ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, February 16, 2023
TO ALLOW CERTAIN RETIRED PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN PHARMACY BENEFITS IF ENROLLED IN THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICIANS TO PERFORM WORK ON THREE AND FOUR FAMILY HOMES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DEFINITIONS OF ELECTRICIANS.
TO CREATE THE HEALTHCARE COST-SHARING COLLECTIONS ACT.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
TO AMEND THE CHARITABLE BINGO AND RAFFLES ENABLING ACT; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ELECTRONIC ADVERTISING OF RAFFLES.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE CONSUMER ACT; AND TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT AND BENEFITS FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS THAT ARE DELIVERED THROUGH A PSYCHIATRIC COLLABORATIVE CARE MODEL.
TO MODIFY THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER LICENSURE ACT.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
TO AMEND THE CHARITABLE BINGO AND RAFFLES ENABLING ACT; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ELECTRONIC ADVERTISING OF RAFFLES.
Monday, February 6, 2023
TO ASSIST SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS TO FORM A LEGAL ENTITY IN THIS STATE; AND TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS USED FOR NAME AVAILABILITY FOR CERTAIN CORPORATIONS AND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES.
TO AMEND THE REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW; TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "LICENSEE" UNDER THE REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW; AND TO ALLOW A BROKER OR SALESMAN TO DO BUSINESS AS A PROFESSIONAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS; AND TO REVISE THE DUE DATE FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSES UNDER THE LAW REGARDING EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
TO ENHANCE COVERAGE OF PROSTATE CANCER SCREENINGS BY HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COVERAGE OF BIOSIMLAR MEDICAL PRODUCTS UNDER STEP THERAPY PROTOCOLS; AND TO AMEND EXCEPTIONS TO STEP THERAPY PROTOCOLS.
Monday, January 30, 2023
TO AMEND THE EXEMPTIONS FOR LICENSURE UNDER THE RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS COMMITTEE; AND TO UPGRADE HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR LICENSES OBTAINED BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2022, TO RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR LICENSES.
TO CREATE THE PROTECTION OF MINORS FROM DISTRIBUTION OF HARMFUL MATERIAL ACT; TO ESTABLISH LIABILITY FOR THE PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS ON THE INTERNET; AND TO REQUIRE REASONABLE AGE VERIFICATION.
TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR USE OF INTRAVENOUS IMMUNOGLOBULIN TO TREAT CERTAIN PEDIATRIC DISORDERS CAUSED BY INFECTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE HEALTHCARE COST-SHARING COLLECTIONS ACT.
Thursday, January 26, 2023
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE CONSUMER ACT; AND TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT AND BENEFITS FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS THAT ARE DELIVERED THROUGH A PSYCHIATRIC COLLABORATIVE CARE MODEL.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "HEALTHCARE PROVIDER" UNDER THE PATIENT PROTECTION ACT OF 1995; AND TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "HEALTHCARE PROVIDER" AS USED UNDER THE ANY WILLING PROVIDER LAWS.
CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY TO A REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST BY WARRANTY DEED.
TO AMEND THE REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW; AND TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FOR ARKANSAS LICENSED RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES.
TO AMEND THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS THAT PROVIDE CERTAIN HEALTHCARE SERVICES FROM PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS.
TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATION ACT; AND TO REGULATE NETWORK LEASING UNDER THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATION ACT.
TO AMEND THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO CLARIFY THAT A HEALTHCARE INSURER FROM OUT OF STATE IS SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT IF THAT HEALTHCARE INSURER HAS SUBSCRIBERS IN THIS STATE.
TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR NECESSARY MAXILLOFACIAL SERVICES.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "HEALTHCARE PROVIDER" UNDER THE PATIENT PROTECTION ACT OF 1995; AND TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "HEALTHCARE PROVIDER" AS USED UNDER THE ANY WILLING PROVIDER LAWS.
TO CREATE A LIFETIME CERTIFICATE OF LICENSE AS A CONTRACTOR.
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
TO CREATE THE HEALTHCARE COST-SHARING COLLECTIONS ACT.
TO CLARIFY PAYMENT FOR HEALTHCARE SERVICES PERFORMED BY CERTAIN OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTERS.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
TO ALLOW CERTAIN INSURERS TO OFFER FAMILY LEAVE INSURANCE.
Monday, January 23, 2023
TO AMEND THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR BURIAL ASSOCIATIONS.
TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE FOR BENEFITS FOR BURIAL ASSOCIATIONS; AND TO CLARIFY THE PERCENTAGE PAYABLE TO SUBSTITUTE SERVICE-PROVIDING FUNERAL HOMES BASED ON MEMBERSHIP DATA AND PROXIMITY TO THE CONTRACT FUNERAL HOME.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS LAW; TO REGULATE PREPAID BENEFITS CONTRACTS; AND TO ENHANCE THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS LAW.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS; AND TO REVISE THE DUE DATE FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSES UNDER THE LAW REGARDING EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
TO MODIFY THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER LICENSURE ACT.
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
TO CREATE THE PROTECTION OF MINORS FROM DISTRIBUTION OF HARMFUL MATERIAL ACT; TO ESTABLISH LIABILITY FOR THE PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS ON THE INTERNET; AND TO REQUIRE REASONABLE AGE VERIFICATION.
Monday, January 9, 2023
TO REGULATE ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL JUSTICE, OR GOVERNANCE SCORES OR METRICS; AND TO ALLOW THE TREASURER OF STATE TO DIVEST THE STATE OF STOCKS, SECURITIES, OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
TO CREATE A LIFETIME CERTIFICATE OF LICENSE AS A CONTRACTOR.
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