STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
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Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Status
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INTERNAL AUDIT SECTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
TO REGULATE VAPOR PRODUCTS, ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS, AND E-LIQUID PRODUCTS; TO AMEND CERTAIN LAWS CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE 5, SECTION 42, OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
Monday, March 30, 2015
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO ENCOURAGE JOB CREATION, JOB EXPANSION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
TO CREATE THE OPEN DATA AND TRANSPARENCY TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE THE BEST PRACTICES FOR THE STATE TO ACHIEVE THE MOST EFFICIENT SYSTEM FOR MAINTAINING AND DELIVERING THE STATE'S PUBLIC RECORDS AND DATA.
TO AMEND THE ETHICS LAWS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
Friday, March 27, 2015
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING INITIATIVES, REFERENDA, AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
TO AMEND THE ELECTION LAWS CONCERNING ELECTION EQUIPMENT, TESTING PROCEDURES, ELECTION PROCESSES, AND ELECTION PROCEDURES.
CONCERNING THE METHOD AND TIMEFRAME IN WHICH A COUNTY JAIL IS REIMBURSED FOR HOUSING INMATES WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF STATE EMPLOYEES; AND TO ALLOW A STATE EMPLOYEE TO CONTRIBUTE TO CERTAIN COLLEGE SAVINGS PLANS WITH A VOLUNTARY DEDUCTION FROM HIS OR HER PAY.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING THE PETITION PROCEDURE FOR PETITIONS FOR A LOCAL OPTION ELECTION; AND AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1942.
TO REGULATE THE IMPORTATION OF WINE FROM STATES THAT IMPOSE CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION STANDARDS ON ARKANSAS PRODUCERS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS THAT ARE IMPORTED INTO THOSE STATES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING APPOINTMENTS TO AND MEMBERSHIP ON CERTAIN BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES.
CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF A LETHAL INJECTION AT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ELIMINATE EXCESSIVE GOVERNMENT REGULATION; TO CREATE SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF OLD RULES; TO PREVENT RULES FROM BECOMING ANTIQUATED; AND TO REQUIRE APPROVAL OF OLD RULES BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CAMPAIGN FINANCE CONTRIBUTIONS; AND TO REQUIRE COORDINATED COMMUNICATIONS TO BE SUBJECT TO THE CONTRIBUTION LIMITS OF ARKANSAS LAW.
TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF "CHURCH" FOR PURPOSES OF RETAIL LIQUOR PERMITS.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
TO AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO PROCUREMENT; TO AMEND THE ETHICS PROVISIONS AND REQUIRE ADDITIONAL REPORTING RELATING TO PROCUREMENT; AND TO CREATE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF PROCUREMENT STATUTES.
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
TO CREATE THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE HEADQUARTERS FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT FINANCING ACT; TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE IS THE CUSTODIAN OF CERTAIN RECORDS CONCERNING ETHICS; TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1999 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING FEES AND COSTS COLLECTED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DEATH BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE PREVENTION AND DETECTION OF FRAUD AND OTHER IMPROPER ACTIVITIES WITHIN STATE GOVERNMENT.
PROVIDING THAT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES PROMULGATED BY A STATE AGENCY SHALL NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE UNTIL REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY A LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE.
ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPLAINTS FILED WITH AND INVESTIGATIONS PERFORMED BY THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS OF VIOLATIONS OF ELECTION LAWS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION VIOLATIONS BY COUNTY BOARDS OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; AND TO REQUIRE REPORTING OF CERTAIN IRREGULARITIES.
Monday, March 23, 2015
TO AMEND ARKANSAS ALCOHOL LAWS TO ALLOW CERTAIN MANAGING AGENTS TO SERVE AS AN EXCEPTION TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS.
TO CREATE THE STATE OF ARKANSAS WORKFORCE RETENTION TASK FORCE; TO STUDY AND EVALUATE THE WAYS STATE AGENCIES COULD INCREASE EMPLOYEE RETENTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE PREVENTION AND DETECTION OF FRAUD AND OTHER IMPROPER ACTIVITIES WITHIN STATE GOVERNMENT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION OFFICIALS AND ELECTION DEADLINES.
TO ALLOW A CITY OF THE FIRST CLASS OR THE SECOND CLASS TO AUTHORIZE BY ORDINANCE THE ISSUANCE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD PERMITS TO RESTAURANTS FOR THE SALE OF MIXED DRINKS.
TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO EXEMPT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY DISASTER RECOVERY SYSTEMS FROM THE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
TO AUTHORIZE DISTILLERS AND MANUFACTURERS TO PRODUCE HARD CIDER.
TO MAKE THE PERMIT FEE FOR DISTILLERIES IDENTICAL TO THE PERMIT FEE FOR BEER PERMITS.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES, PER DIEM, AND MILEAGE COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO STUDY THE RESTRUCTURING OF VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES INTO PRINCIPAL DEPARTMENTS AND THE EFFICIENCY AND COST SAVINGS OF CONSOLIDATION OF THOSE AGENCIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES, PER DIEM, AND MILEAGE COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING INITIATIVES, REFERENDA, AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
TO ESTABLISH A RETAIL OFF-PREMISES PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF WINE AT GROCERY STORES AND TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC STIMULUS TO THE WINE PRODUCERS AND THE FRUIT GROWERS IN THE STATE.
Monday, March 16, 2015
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY BY STATE AGENCIES; AND TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO CONSULT THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION'S BUILDING AND SITES DATABASE.
CONCERNING PRISON INDUSTRIES, PRISON-MADE GOODS, AND DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION PROCUREMENT.
PROVIDING THAT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES PROMULGATED BY A STATE AGENCY SHALL NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE UNTIL REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY A LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR PERMITTING OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS, RETURNING MILITARY VETERANS, AND SPOUSES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL REFERENDUM PETITIONS; AND TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR CIRCULATION OF MUNICIPAL REFERENDUM PETITIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BALLOT QUESTIONS; AND TO ADD CLARITY TO THE FORMAT OF A BALLOT QUESTION.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO ENCOURAGE JOB CREATION, JOB EXPANSION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INTERNAL AUDIT SECTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DATES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION DATES.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
TO PROMOTE THE RIGHTS GUARANTEED BY THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION; AND TO PROTECT A CITIZEN'S RIGHT TO OBSERVE AND RECORD PUBLIC EVENTS.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING ELECTED COUNTY OFFICIALS.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO ENCOURAGE JOB CREATION, JOB EXPANSION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
TO AMEND THE ELECTION LAWS CONCERNING ELECTION EQUIPMENT, TESTING PROCEDURES, ELECTION PROCESSES, AND ELECTION PROCEDURES.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING LOCAL OPTION ELECTIONS IN DEFUNCT VOTING DISTRICTS THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1942; AND TO SET THE PETITION SIGNATURE LEVEL AT FIFTEEN PERCENT OF QUALIFIED VOTERS.
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF LOTTERY REVENUE AVAILABLE FOR LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIPS.
Monday, March 9, 2015
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS AND SECRET BALLOTS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES, PER DIEM, AND MILEAGE COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
TO PROVIDE CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROVISIONS FOR MEMBERS AND FORMER MEMBERS OF CERTAIN STATE ENTITIES.
TO MAKE THE PERMIT FEE FOR DISTILLERIES IDENTICAL TO THE PERMIT FEE FOR BEER PERMITS.
TO AUTHORIZE DISTILLERS AND MANUFACTURERS TO PRODUCE HARD CIDER.
TO ALLOW CONSISTENCY OF BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION AMONG MULTIPLE PERMIT LIQUOR BUSINESSES.
TO AUTHORIZE NATIVE BREWERS' SATELLITE TASTING ROOMS AND TRANSPORTATION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO SATELLITE TASTING ROOMS.
TO AUTHORIZE HOLDERS OF VESTED ALCOHOL PERMITS TO USE THE SAME NAME FOR EACH OF THE BUSINESSES OPERATED BY THE VESTED PERMIT HOLDER.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EMPLOYEE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
TO PROVIDE FOR COMPREHENSIVE INVESTIGATIONS OF ELECTION MISCONDUCT; TO CREATE A VOTER INTEGRITY UNIT ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE; AND TO ALLOW THE VOTER INTEGRITY UNIT TO PERFORM RECOUNTS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO PROCUREMENT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INTERNAL AUDIT SECTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABANDONED PROPERTY; AND TO ALTER THE METHOD BY WHICH NOTICE OF THE ABANDONMENT OF PROPERTY IS PUBLISHED.
TO ALLOW THE ARKANSAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS AND TRAINING TO AWARD THE SERVICE PISTOL CARRIED BY A CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO THE OFFICER OR HIS OR HER SPOUSE UPON THE OFFICER'S RETIREMENT OR DEATH.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS MILITARY HERITAGE PROTECTION ACT.
TO PROVIDE THAT NO ELECTION MAY BE HELD FOR CERTAIN UNOPPOSED OFFICES; AND TO PROVIDE A NEW ELECTION PROCEDURE.
TO PROVIDE STATUTORY GUIDANCE CONCERNING INTERSTATE CONVENTIONS UNDER ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
TO MODIFY THE USE OF SHARED LEAVE UNDER THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT.
AN APPLICATION FOR A CONVENTION OF THE STATES UNDER ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.
TO PROVIDE PROVISIONS REGARDING ETHICS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR MEMBERS AND FORMER MEMBERS OF CERTAIN STATE ENTITIES.
TO AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO PROCUREMENT; TO AMEND THE ETHICS PROVISIONS AND REQUIRE ADDITIONAL REPORTING RELATING TO PROCUREMENT; AND TO CREATE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF PROCUREMENT STATUTES.
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES TO COOPERATE WITH PROFESSIONAL ENTITIES; AND TO ASSESS THE NEED FOR PROFESSIONALS WITH SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS WHO CAN RENDER SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION VIOLATIONS BY COUNTY BOARDS OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; AND TO REQUIRE REPORTING OF CERTAIN IRREGULARITIES.
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE MILITARY DEPARTMENT.
CONCERNING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.
TO CREATE THE OPEN DATA AND TRANSPARENCY TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE THE BEST PRACTICES FOR THE STATE TO ACHIEVE THE MOST EFFICIENT SYSTEM FOR MAINTAINING AND DELIVERING THE STATE'S PUBLIC RECORDS AND DATA.
TO REGULATE VAPOR PRODUCTS, ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS, AND E-LIQUID PRODUCTS; TO AMEND CERTAIN LAWS CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE.
TO AMEND THE ETHICS LAWS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPLAINTS FILED WITH AND INVESTIGATIONS PERFORMED BY THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS OF VIOLATIONS OF ELECTION LAWS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE ARKANSAS HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER.
TO CREATE A REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCESS FOR AN AGENCY, BOARD, OR COMMISSION MEMBER WHO IS NOT SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION BY THE SENATE.
TO GRANT THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR GOOD FAITH ACTIONS TO ADMINISTER LAWS CONCERNING SUBMERGED LANDS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EXEMPTIONS FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE ARKANSAS FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF RETIRED AND FORMER STATE EMPLOYEES.
TO PROMOTE HONESTY AND INTEGRITY IN COUNTY BOARDS OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR THE REMOVAL OF A MEMBER OF A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS UPON PUBLIC COMPLAINT.
TO AMEND THE ELECTION LAW CONCERNING RECOUNTS; AND TO ALLOW A CANDIDATE TO CHOOSE AN ENTITY BESIDES THE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS TO PERFORM A RECOUNT.
TO AMEND THE LAW RELATING TO INITIATED ACT NO. 1 OF 1942 CONCERNING LOCAL OPTION ELECTION PETITION PROCEDURES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ELECTIONS.
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS REVOLVING FUND TO IMPLEMENT THE ARKANSAS CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS ACT.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INTEREST FILED BY PUBLIC SERVANTS AND CANDIDATES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING INITIATIVES, REFERENDA, AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CAMPAIGN FINANCE; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RAISING CAMPAIGN FUNDS; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF THE LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
Thursday, March 5, 2015
TO CLARIFY THE PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS OF A STATE EMPLOYEE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING REGISTRATION AND REPORTING BY APPROVED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES; AND AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ACCOUNTANTS AND LICENSE RENEWALS.
TO AMEND THE ELECTION LAWS CONCERNING ELECTION EQUIPMENT, TESTING PROCEDURES, ELECTION PROCESSES, AND ELECTION PROCEDURES.
CONCERNING THE METHOD AND TIMEFRAME IN WHICH A COUNTY JAIL IS REIMBURSED FOR HOUSING INMATES WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COMMISSIONS DERIVED FROM CERTAIN PRISONER SERVICES.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
TO ALLOW A CANDIDATE TO RUN FOR MORE THAN ONE FEDERAL OFFICE SIMULTANEOUSLY.
TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROCESS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION FOR A VIOLATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE REGULATION BY A DRIVER ON A MILITARY RESERVATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS APPRAISER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION BOARD TO CONDUCT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS TO ENHANCE THE ENFORCEMENT OF APPRAISER QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS.
TO ESTABLISH A RETAIL OFF-PREMISES PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF WINE AT GROCERY STORES AND TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC STIMULUS TO THE WINE PRODUCERS AND THE FRUIT GROWERS IN THE STATE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DATES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION DATES.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
TO AMEND THE ELECTION LAWS CONCERNING ELECTION EQUIPMENT, TESTING PROCEDURES, ELECTION PROCESSES, AND ELECTION PROCEDURES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FEES CHARGED FOR NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RENEWAL OF THE COMMISSIONS OF NOTARIES PUBLICS.
CONCERNING THE METHOD AND TIMEFRAME IN WHICH A COUNTY JAIL IS REIMBURSED FOR HOUSING INMATES WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
Monday, March 2, 2015
TO AMEND ACT 1366 OF 2003 CONCERNING HOMELAND SECURITY AND THREAT ASSESSMENT PLANS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE PAYMENT FOR CLAIMS TO COVERED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, DESIGNATED BENEFICIARIES, OR SURVIVORS OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
TO MODIFY THE MILITARY FAMILY RELIEF TRUST FUND AND THE MILITARY FAMILY RELIEF CHECK-OFF PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE WITH EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE DIVISION OF LEGISLATIVE AUDIT.
TO CLARIFY THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE IS THE CUSTODIAN OF CERTAIN RECORDS CONCERNING ETHICS; TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1999 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE CONTRACTOR LICENSING LAW AND THE AMOUNT OF A SUBCONTRACTOR'S CONTRACT.
TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF MULTIDRAW SCREEN-BASED LOTTERY GAMES FOR THE ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING DISTRIBUTION OF SPIRITUOUS AND VINOUS LIQUOR IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF MINIMUM WHOLESALE LIQUOR PERMITS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING MICROBREWERY RESTAURANTS AND SMALL BREWERS; TO AUTHORIZE SMALL BREWERY SALES AT OFF-PREMISES RETAIL SITES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
TO CREATE THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE HEADQUARTERS FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT FINANCING ACT; TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COST OF WORK AND MATERIALS REQUIRING A GENERAL CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING ELECTED COUNTY OFFICIALS.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
TO ALLOW A SIXTEEN (16) YEAR OLD TO PREREGISTER TO VOTE; AND TO AMEND AMENDMENT 51 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE PROCUREMENT OF SERVICES; TO AMEND THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE PROCUREMENTS; AND TO MAKE RELATED CHANGES.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
TO PROHIBIT THE ENGAGEMENT OF AUDITORS AND APPRAISERS ON A CONTINGENCY FEE BASIS.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S DESIGNATED BENEFICIARY FORM SHALL BE WITNESSED.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING LEAVE FOR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A PETITION TO FILE AS AN INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE FOR OFFICE; TO REQUIRE A FORM FOR ALL PETITIONS; AND TO REQUIRE VERIFICATION THAT THE PETITION WAS NOT CIRCULATED LONGER THAN THE PRESCRIBED TIME.
TO CREATE THE FAIR AND OPEN COMPETITION IN GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRUCTION ACT; TO ENSURE FAIRNESS IN GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COMMISSIONS DERIVED FROM CERTAIN PRISONER SERVICES.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO ENCOURAGE JOB CREATION, JOB EXPANSION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF LOTTERY REVENUE AVAILABLE FOR LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIPS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS ELECTION LAWS CONCERNING PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
TO STUDY THE RESTRUCTURING OF VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES INTO PRINCIPAL DEPARTMENTS AND THE EFFICIENCY AND COST SAVINGS OF CONSOLIDATION OF THOSE AGENCIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING LOCAL OPTION ELECTIONS IN DEFUNCT VOTING DISTRICTS THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1942; AND TO SET THE PETITION SIGNATURE LEVEL AT FIFTEEN PERCENT OF QUALIFIED VOTERS.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION AND THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO PAY FOR THE ACCRUED LEAVE OF AN OFFICER WHO DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EARLY VOTING; AND TO CHANGE THE DATES ON WHICH EARLY VOTING MAY BE HELD.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING COURT PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO CIVIL CLAIMS.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING LIMITATIONS ON THE AWARD OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES IN CIVIL CASES.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION PROVIDING THAT PERSONS ELECTED TO THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF SHALL SERVE A TERM OF FOUR (4) YEARS.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE POWER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ENACT CERTAIN LAWS PERTAINING TO THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE SELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF DAYS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS IN SESSION; AND REPEALING THE FISCAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING RETIREMENT SALARY AND PENSION FUNDS FOR MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS AND MUNICIPAL FIREFIGHTERS.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING COURT PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO CIVIL LITIGATION.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING VOTER IDENTIFICATION WHEN CASTING A BALLOT IN PERSON.
CONCERNING THE METHOD AND TIMEFRAME IN WHICH A COUNTY JAIL IS REIMBURSED FOR HOUSING INMATES WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SPECIAL ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES; AND TO ALLOW CERTAIN UNOPPOSED ELECTED OFFICIALS TO TAKE OFFICE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION.
TO AUTHORIZE THE AWARDING OF FLAGS TO FAMILIES OF CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHO LOSE THEIR LIVES IN THE COURSE OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS RACING COMMISSION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE PRODUCTIVITY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO ALLOW LOTTERY PROCEEDS TO BE USED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS TO VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOLS, TECHNICAL INSTITUTES, AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING ELECTED COUNTY OFFICIALS.
Monday, February 9, 2015
TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE ARKANSAS GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION OFFICE TO THE ARKANSAS GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICE; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE LAW.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE POLITICAL FREEDOM OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
TO AMEND THE RULE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF LIQUOR PERMITS; TO CLARIFY PERMITTED DISTANCES BETWEEN LIQUOR STORES, CHURCHES, AND SCHOOLS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE EXCEPTION TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A CITY OR TOWN HAVE A REFERENDUM ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
TO REQUIRE A PERMIT FEE OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS WITH REFUNDS OF EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS TO SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS AND NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
TO AMEND THE EXCEPTION TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A CITY OR TOWN HAVE A REFERENDUM ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION.
TO CONSERVE STATE GOVERNMENT MONEYS; AND TO RESTRICT THE USE OF STATE GOVERNMENT MONEYS FOR EMPLOYING LOBBYISTS.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
TO ABOLISH THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY COMMISSION; TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO ADMINISTER THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT AMENDMENT 33, SECTION 2, DOES NOT APPLY TO A BOARD OR COMMISSION CHARGED WITH THE MANAGEMENT OR CONTROL OF A STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS ETHICS COMMISSION TO INTERPRET ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 94; TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAWS RESULTING FROM AN INITIATED ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, February 2, 2015
TO CREATE THE TRANSPARENCY IN PRIVATE ATTORNEY CONTRACTS ACT; AND TO REGULATE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S PROCUREMENT OF CERTAIN CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE ATTORNEYS.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW THE GOVERNOR TO RETAIN HIS OR HER POWERS AND DUTIES WHEN ABSENT FROM THE STATE.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
TO MAKE REVISIONS TO THE ETHICS LAWS OF ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING CARRYOVER FUND REPORTS; AND AMENDING A PORTION OF ARKANSAS LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
TO REQUIRE A PERMIT FEE OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS WITH REFUNDS OF EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS TO SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS AND NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
TO CREATE UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PHYSICAL FITNESS OF CERTAIN FIREFIGHTERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING NOTICE OF WRITE-IN CANDIDACY; AND TO SET A DATE PRIOR TO AN ELECTION FOR NOTICE OF WRITE-IN CANDIDACY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS HISTORY COMMISSION.
TO ABOLISH THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY COMMISSION; TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO ADMINISTER THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
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.
Thursday, January 15, 2015
TO ABOLISH THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY COMMISSION; TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO ADMINISTER THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, January 12, 2015
TO ABOLISH THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY COMMISSION; TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO ADMINISTER THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING CIVIL CLAIMS AND COURT PROCEDURES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE 5, SECTION 42, OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
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