STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
Sponsor
Status
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS REGARDING LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
TO ABOLISH DORMANT BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AND TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING ONGOING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Friday, April 3, 2009
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 21-1-402 TO PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS TO THE PROHIBITION ON STATE EMPLOYMENT.
TO CLARIFY THE DUTIES, COMPOSITION, AND AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS TOWING AND RECOVERY BOARD.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND THE ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT.
AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE ARKANSAS SMALL BREWERY ACT; TO CREATE A NEW CATEGORY OF BEER LICENSES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE LICENSED FACILITIES.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTED OFFICE PROVIDE A SPECIFIC STATEMENT REGARDING LOANS MADE TO THE CANDIDATE'S CAMPAIGN, INCLUDING LOANS FROM THE CANDIDATE'S PERSONAL FUNDS.
TO REESTABLISH A TASK FORCE ON RACIAL PROFILING.
TO CLARIFY THE DUTIES, COMPOSITION, AND AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS TOWING AND RECOVERY BOARD.
PROVIDING THAT THE SENATE AND HOUSE INTERIM JUDICIARY COMMITTEES SHALL STUDY THE LONG-TERM ECONOMIC IMPACT AND OTHER PROBLEMS AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WTIH BLACK-0N-BLACK CRIME.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING BONDS ISSUED BY AND LOANS MADE BY OR TO GOVERNMENTAL UNITS.
TO TRANSFER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY PROGRAM FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE EDUCATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING BONDS ISSUED BY AND LOANS MADE BY OR TO GOVERNMENTAL UNITS.
Monday, March 30, 2009
AN ACT CONCERNING SUBPOENAS ISSUED BY STATE AGENCIES.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF ELECTION OFFICIALS AND ELECTION OFFICERS.
TO PROVIDE THAT EACH STATE HEALTH-RELATED AGENCY, BOARD, AND COMMISSION REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF THE STATE.
TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS CONCERNING HEALTH PROFESSIONS TO PROCURE AND REPORT DEMOGRAPHIC DATA REGARDING THE HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING PRIVATE CLUB ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES.
TO MAKE VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE ARKANSAS PHYSICAL THERAPY ACT.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
AN ACT TO IMPROVE SALES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARKANSAS SMALL FARM WINERIES.
TO AMEND VARIOUS ARKANSAS LAWS CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ELECTRONIC RECORDS STUDY COMMISSION AND TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF BULK COMMERCIAL ACCESS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
TO ESTABLISH THE RATE OF TAX FOR ALCOPOPS.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION TO EXPAND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR INMATES QUALIFIED TO ENROLL IN COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY COURSES.
TO REQUIRE AT LEAST ONE (1) POLLING PLACE IN EACH COUNTY FOR SCHOOL ELECTIONS WHEN A SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS TERRITORY IN MULTIPLE COUNTIES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ETHICS REQUIREMENTS FOR LOBBYISTS AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS.
TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
TO MAKE VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE ARKANSAS PHYSICAL THERAPY ACT.
TO CORRECT REFERENCES TO BIENNIEL SESSIONS IN THE ARKANSAS CODE TO CONFORM TO ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 86.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS AND TRAINING.
Monday, March 23, 2009
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF ELECTION OFFICIALS AND ELECTION OFFICERS.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON SICKLE CELL DISEASE.
CONCERNING THE AUTHORIZATION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES FOR CERTAIN LARGE ATTENDANCE FACILITIES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ETHICS REQUIREMENTS FOR LOBBYISTS AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS.
AN ACT TO TRANSFER THE STATE BOARD OF REGISTERED INTERIOR DESIGNERS AND THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS TO THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF ARCHITECTS.
TO REESTABLISH A TASK FORCE ON RACIAL PROFILING.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO REPEAL PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION PERTAINING TO THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION.
AMENDING THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO CREATE A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO HUNT, FISH, TRAP, AND HARVEST WILDLIFE.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
TO ALLOW THE SERVING OF AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE FOR USE IN A RELIGIOUS CEREMONY OR RITE.
TO CORRECT REFERENCES TO BIENNIEL SESSIONS IN THE ARKANSAS CODE TO CONFORM TO ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 86.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
TO AMEND THE MAKEUP OF THE MEMBERS OF THE PAROLE BOARD.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE IN ORDER TO CLARIFY AND SIMPLIFY PROVISIONS OF THE ELECTION LAWS.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 46 OF ARTICLE 7 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR SHERIFF AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF SHALL BE A NONPARTISAN OFFICE.
TO CORRECT REFERENCES TO BIENNIEL SESSIONS IN THE ARKANSAS CODE TO CONFORM TO ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 86.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
TO AMEND THE DATE THE TERM OF OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS BEGINS.
TO REQUIRE AT LEAST ONE (1) POLLING PLACE IN EACH COUNTY FOR SCHOOL ELECTIONS WHEN A SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS TERRITORY IN MULTIPLE COUNTIES.
Monday, March 16, 2009
TO SIMPLIFY THE METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION OF MONEYS RECEIVED BY THE STATE FOR OIL AND GAS LEASES ON LAND BELONGING TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNEMENT AND LOCATED IN THE STATE.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
TO ALLOW SCHOOLS OF COSMETOLOGY TO EXTEND THE HOURS OF INSTRUCTION DURING A SCHOOL DAY.
CONCERNING THE PREPARATION OF A SPECIAL ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR QUALIFIED ELECTORS WHO ARE TEMPORARILY RESIDING OUTSIDE THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE UNITED STATES.
CONCERNING APPOINTMENTS TO THE ARKANSAS RURAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION.
TO ELIMINATE THE MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF COLLECTION AGENCIES REPRESENTING THE CHECK CASHING INDUSTRY.
AN ACT TO DESIGNATE THE PECAN AS THE OFFICIAL NUT OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO REQUIRE THAT THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR APPROVAL OF COSMETOLOGICAL SCHOOLS IN PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IS THE SAME APPLICATION PROCESS THAT IS REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL OF ALL OTHER COSMETOLOGICAL SCHOOLS.
RENAMING THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE EDUCATION AS THE DEPARTMENT OF CAREER EDUCATION AND THE STATE BOARD OF WORKFORCE EDUCATION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS THE STATE BOARD OF CAREER EDUCATION.
TO REQUIRE ALL STATE AGENCIES TO POST NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS ON THE INTERNET.
CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF ABSENTEE VOTING LAWS.
AMENDING THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO CREATE A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO HUNT, FISH, TRAP, AND HARVEST WILDLIFE.
A RESOLUTION REGARDING TRANSITIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
TO ENCOURAGE THE CONSIDERATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A FOUR-DAY WORK WEEK FOR STATE EMPLOYEES IF COMPATIBLE WITH THE MISSION OF A STATE AGENCY, BOARD, OR COMMISSION AND NO INTERRUPTION OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES WILL RESULT.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ETHICS REQUIREMENTS FOR LOBBYISTS AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS.
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION; AND TO MOVE THE DATE OF THE PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
AN ACT CONCERNING DESIGN PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS UNDER ARKANSAS BUILDING AUTHORITY GUIDELINES.
AN ACT TO PREVENT RETALIATION AGAINST PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR REQUESTING RECORDS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
Monday, March 9, 2009
TO AFFIRM THE RIGHTS OF ALL STATES INCLUDING ARKANSAS BASED ON THE PROVISIONS OF THE NINTH AND TENTH AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
TO RESCIND THE PREVIOUS APPLICATION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES THAT IT CALL A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION TO BALANCE THE PUBLIC DEBT.
TO ESTABLISH A RACIAL PROFILING HOTLINE AND TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL IN REPORTING RACIAL PROFILING.
TO AMEND THE MAKEUP OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF CORRECTIONS.
TO AMEND THE MAKEUP OF THE MEMBERS OF THE PAROLE BOARD.
TO PROVIDE THAT EACH STATE HEALTH-RELATED AGENCY, BOARD, AND COMMISSION REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF THE STATE.
TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS CONCERNING HEALTH PROFESSIONS TO PROCURE AND REPORT DEMOGRAPHIC DATA REGARDING THE HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE.
TO CREATE A TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY ALL CEMETERIES IN THE STATE, REPORT ON THE CONDITION OF CEMETERIES, AND PROVIDE EDUCATION ON DOCUMENTATION AND PRESERVATION OF CEMETERIES.
CONCERNING ETHICS REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS, PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, AND LOBBYISTS.
TO CONTINUE THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT PROVISIONS AFFECTING THE RECORDS AND MEETINGS OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS.
AN ACT TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 17, CHAPTER 22 CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION.
TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND PUBLIC AGENCIES TO PURCHASE GOODS PRODUCED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO ARE CALLED TO ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY.
AN ACT TO PROTECT ARKANSAS CONSUMERS AND TO ENSURE CONSISTENT MANUFACTURER'S PRICING OF BEER, ALE, AND MALT BEVERAGES ACROSS THE STATE.
PROHIBITING THE RELEASE OF THE IDENTITIES OR OTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSEES.
TO CREATE AN INTERIM STUDY OF WAYS TO ENHANCE AND EXPAND THE ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION NETWORK'S SERVICE TO EDUCATION AND TO ARKANSANS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
TO ABOLISH DORMANT BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AND TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING ONGOING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
PROVIDING THAT THE SENATE AND HOUSE INTERIM JUDICIARY COMMITTEES SHALL STUDY THE LONG-TERM ECONOMIC IMPACT AND OTHER PROBLEMS AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WTIH BLACK-0N-BLACK CRIME.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON AUTISM.
TO CREATE THE SUSTAINABLE BUILDING DESIGN PROGRAM FOR STATE AGENCIES.
TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS CONCERNING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC AGENCIES TO CREATE CONSOLIDATED WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
TO CLARIFY THE DUTIES, COMPOSITION, AND AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS TOWING AND RECOVERY BOARD.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC AGENCIES TO CREATE CONSOLIDATED WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING UNOPPOSED PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES IN CERTAIN ELECTIONS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING PRIVATE CLUB ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES.
TO CLARIFY THE TIME FOR THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO RESPOND TO AN ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT, TO REQUIRE PROPOSED RULES TO BE SENT TO THE REGULATORY REVIEW COMMITTEE, AND TO CREATE THE REGULATORY REVIEW COMMITTEE.
AMENDING ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING RESTRICTIONS ON REGISTERING AS A LOBBYIST.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ELECTRONIC RECORDS STUDY COMMISSION AND TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF BULK COMMERCIAL ACCESS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
TO SIMPLIFY THE METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION OF MONEYS RECEIVED BY THE STATE FOR OIL AND GAS LEASES ON LAND BELONGING TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNEMENT AND LOCATED IN THE STATE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ETHICS REQUIREMENTS FOR LOBBYISTS AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR AN INTERIM STUDY OF GENDER-BASED PAY DISPARITY.
TO MAKE VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE ARKANSAS PHYSICAL THERAPY ACT.
AMENDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE SURVEYOR.
A RESOLUTION REGARDING TRANSITIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY.
CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF ABSENTEE VOTING LAWS.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE LICENSURE OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND PROFESSIONAL SURVEYORS.
AN ACT TO TRANSFER THE STATE BOARD OF REGISTERED INTERIOR DESIGNERS AND THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS TO THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF ARCHITECTS.
TO CORRECT REFERENCES TO BIENNIEL SESSIONS IN THE ARKANSAS CODE TO CONFORM TO ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 86.
AN ACT TO CONTINUE THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE IN ORDER TO CLARIFY AND SIMPLIFY PROVISIONS OF THE ELECTION LAWS.
TO CREATE A CONSISTENT REVIEW PROCESS FOR A CONTRACT BY A STATE AGENCY THAT RESULTS IN A PARTIAL EQUITY OWNERSHIP AGREEMENT.
TO PROVIDE FOR FISCAL SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN 0DD-NUMBERED YEARS AND REGULAR SESSIONS IN EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS AS AUTHORIZED BY ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 86.
TO CREATE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FUNDING OF THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION ACT.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
CONCERNING PER DIEM STIPENDS AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF CORRECTIONS.
TO PROVIDE EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE OPERATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES.
CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF ABSENTEE VOTING LAWS.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
AN ACT TO AMEND THE MAKEUP OF THE COSMETOLOGY TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
CONCERNING THE POSTING OF RETURN RECORDS FOR VOTING MACHINES.
TO AMEND THE PROTESTED SOLICITATIONS AND AWARDS PROCESS FOR STATE CONTRACTS.
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING BONDS ISSUED BY AND LOANS MADE BY OR TO GOVERNMENTAL UNITS.
Monday, March 2, 2009
CONCERNING ELECTIONS OF BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF REGIONAL WATER DISTRICTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS REGARDING LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN ADVERTISING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION; AND TO MOVE THE DATE OF THE PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT LEGISLATIVE AUDIT DISPOSITION REPORTS BE FILED WITH THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL DEDUCTIONS FROM THE PAYROLLS OF STATE EMPLOYEES.
TO ESTABLISH THE RATE OF TAX FOR ALCOPOPS.
CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE STATE PLANT BOARD.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
AN ACT TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AMONG THE STATES TO ELECT THE PRESIDENT BY NATIONWIDE POPULAR VOTE.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE ON HIGHWAY FINANCE.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
AN ACT TO CREATE A LEGISLATIVE TASKFORCE ON REDUCING POVERTY AND PROMOTING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY.
RATIFYING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION PROVIDING THAT EQUALITY OF RIGHTS UNDER THE LAW SHALL NOT BE DENIED OR ABRIDGED BY THE UNITED STATES OR ANY STATE ON ACCOUNT OF SEX.
AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 1366 OF 2003, CONCERNING HOMELAND SECURITY AND THREAT ASSESSMENT PLANS.
TO AMEND AMENDMENT 51 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION; TO AMEND § 7-5-406 TO ALLOW FOR USE OF THE FEDERAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT WITHOUT PRIOR REGISTRATION.
Monday, February 23, 2009
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON THE STATUS OF ARKANSAS HISTORY EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO AMEND THE DATE OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE OLD STATE HOUSE COMMISSION.
TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION TO ISSUE SURPLUS ITEMS PROCESSED BY THE FARMING OPERATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT.
CONCERNING THE BALLOT PRESENTATION OF INITIATIVE OR REFERRED AMENDMENTS OR ACTS.
CONCERNING THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION AS A PROFESSIONAL SURVEYOR.
AMENDING ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING CHARITABLE BINGO AND RAFFLES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTED OFFICE PROVIDE A SPECIFIC STATEMENT REGARDING LOANS MADE TO THE CANDIDATE'S CAMPAIGN, INCLUDING LOANS FROM THE CANDIDATE'S PERSONAL FUNDS.
TO EXTEND THE LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON SUSTAINABLE BUILDING DESIGN AND PRACTICES.
AN ACT TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATING TO ETHICS.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION ACT.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION; AND TO MOVE THE DATE OF THE PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS REGARDING LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
TO CREATE THE CURTIS H. SYKES MEMORIAL GRANT PROGRAM.
Monday, February 16, 2009
TO AMEND THE MILITARY CODE OF ARKANSAS TO CLARIFY THE GOVERNOR'S POWER TO ORDER THE ORGANIZED MILITIA INTO ACTIVE SERVICE TO RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES OR DISASTERS.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
AMENDING THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO CREATE A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO HUNT, FISH, TRAP, AND HARVEST WILDLIFE.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
TO AMEND AMENDMENT 51 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION; TO AMEND § 7-5-406 TO ALLOW FOR USE OF THE FEDERAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT WITHOUT PRIOR REGISTRATION.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO REPEAL PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION PERTAINING TO THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION.
TO ADJUST THE JOB ORDER CONTRACTING BID AWARD AMOUNTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INCREASE IN THE COST OF BUILDING MATERIALS AND PETROLEUM-BASED PRODUCTS.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN ADVERTISING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL MEET ONE TIME EVERY TWO YEARS; TO REPEAL FISCAL SESSIONS DURING EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT APPROPRIATION BILLS ARE VALID FOR TWO (2) YEARS.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ARKANSANS.
AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE ARKANSAS SMALL BREWERY ACT; TO CREATE A NEW CATEGORY OF BEER LICENSES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE LICENSED FACILITIES.
AMENDING THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO CREATE A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO HUNT, FISH, TRAP, AND HARVEST WILDLIFE.
Monday, February 9, 2009
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING BONDS ISSUED BY AND LOANS MADE BY OR TO GOVERNMENTAL UNITS.
TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION MAY ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OLD STATE HOUSE COMMISSION TO PRODUCE OR MANUFACTURE ITEMS UTILIZING INMATE LABOR.
TO ADD AN OFFICER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE TO THE ARKANSAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS AND TRAINING.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING CERTIFICATION OF NEW POLITICAL PARTIES AND INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES.
TO INCREASE THE PERMIT FEES FOR THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TO AMEND THE PENALTY PROVISIONS RELATED TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
TO BROADEN THE LIST OF RECIPIENTS THAT MAY RECEIVE SURPLUS CAMPAIGN FUNDS TO INCLUDE CITIES OF THE FIRST CLASS, CITIES OF THE SECOND CLASS, AND INCORPORATED TOWNS.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACCESS TO CERTAIN INFORMATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES.
TO ALLOW THE SPOUSE OF AN ARKANSAS STATE POLICE OFFICER TO PURCHASE THE OFFICER'S SERVICE SHOTGUN.
AN ACT TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATING TO ETHICS.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT NO. 73, SECTION 2 TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO LIMIT THE TOTAL NUMBER OF YEARS A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY SERVE.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 46 OF ARTICLE 7 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR SHERIFF AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF SHALL BE A NONPARTISAN OFFICE.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
AN ACT TO AMEND THE MAKEUP OF THE COSMETOLOGY TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
TO INCREASE THE PERMIT FEES FOR THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TO AMEND THE PENALTY PROVISIONS RELATED TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ARKANSAS BUILDING AUTHORITY.
CONCERNING THE BOOK REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
TO REESTABLISH A TASK FORCE ON RACIAL PROFILING.
Monday, February 2, 2009
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD TUITION INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION; AND TO MOVE THE DATE OF THE PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
AN ACT TO CREATE THE CORONER'S ADVISORY TASK FORCE.
TO PROVIDE THAT THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE MAY SELECT A DESIGNEE TO SERVE ON HIS OR HER BEHALF ON THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE PRINTING REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ON THE JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE FACILITIES.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION; AND TO MOVE THE DATE OF THE PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
CONCERNING REQUIRED STATEMENTS IN BROADCAST POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
AN ACT TO REQUIRE EXPRESS STATUTORY CROSS-REFERENCE FOR ALL NEW EXEMPTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
Monday, January 26, 2009
TO HONOR AND PAY TRIBUTE TO A SOLDIER WHO IS KILLED IN ACTION BY LOWERING ALL STATE FLAGS TO HALF-MAST ON PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
TO CLARIFY THAT THE AUCTIONEER'S LICENSING ACT, § 17-17-101 ET SEQ., DOES NOT APPLY TO AUCTIONS CONDUCTED BY MEANS OF THE INTERNET.
CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE TASK FORCE ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES.
CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF ABSENTEE VOTING LAWS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATE FINGERPRINT-BASED BACKGROUND CHECK.
URGING ARKANSAS'S UNITED STATES SENATORS TO OPPOSE THE CONFIRMATION OF TIMOTHY GEITHNER AS UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION AT RESTAURANTS LOCATED IN THE SAME CITY AS A LARGE ATTENDANCE FACILITY.
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION.
CONCERNING REQUIRED STATEMENTS IN BROADCAST POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
URGING THE GOVERNMENT OF TURKEY TO GRANT THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH APPROPRIATE RECOGNITION AND RIGHTS.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
TO INCREASE THE PERMIT FEES FOR THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TO AMEND THE PENALTY PROVISIONS RELATED TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
TO PROHIBIT APPROVAL OF CERTAIN COSMETOLOGICAL SCHOOLS IN PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
TO PROHIBIT APPROVAL OF CERTAIN COSMETOLOGICAL SCHOOLS IN PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
CONCERNING THE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMISSION.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE MASSAGE THERAPY ACT.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 21 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 19 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 3 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 7 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 1 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 10 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION.
Monday, January 12, 2009
TO REQUIRE THE APPROPRIATE STATE AGENCY TO ADMINISTER SUFFICIENT AVAILABLE PERSONAL CARE SERVICES TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS A DAY AND SEVEN (7) DAYS A WEEK.
AMENDING THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO CREATE A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO HUNT, FISH, TRAP, AND HARVEST WILDLIFE.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO REPEAL ANNUAL SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND PROVIDE FOR A REGULAR SESSION ONE TIME EVERY TWO YEARS; TO PROVIDE THAT APPROPRIATION BILLS ARE VALID FOR TWO YEARS.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING SERVICE BY ELECTED COUNTY OFFICIALS AND JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE COSMETOLOGY TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.