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STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE


Referred Bills



Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
Sponsor
Status
Friday, March 31, 2017
TO REVIEW, STUDY, AND REFORM ALL LAWS, STATUES, REGULATIONS, AND RULES PERTAINING TO BEER, LIQUOR AND WINE IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
BILL: HB2153
Sponsor: Penzo
TO AMEND TITLE 3 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING PERMITS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE BUSINESSES.
BILL: HB1946
Sponsor: Tucker
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ACCESS TO PUBLIC INFORMATION; AND TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
BILL: HB2002
Sponsor: A. Mayberry
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "SCHOOLHOUSE" WITH REGARD TO ALL BUSINESSES REGULATED BY THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD.
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
BILL: SJR9
Sponsor: Rapert
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION PROVIDING THAT EVERY HUMAN BEING IS ENTITLED TO THE RIGHT TO LIFE.
BILL: HB1739
Sponsor: C. Douglas
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PRIMARY ELECTIONS, RUNOFF ELECTIONS, AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
BILL: HB1872
Sponsor: C. Fite
TO CREATE THE EQUALIZE ARKANSAS NATIVE WINE GRANTS ACT.
Monday, March 27, 2017
BILL: HB2096
Sponsor: G. Hodges
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF PROCUREMENT LAW TO REFLECT THE IMPACT OF INFLATION ON THE COST OF GOODS AND SERVICES AND TO ENCOURAGE MORE PARTICIPATION BY SMALL BUSINESSES.
BILL: HB2138
Sponsor: V. Flowers
TO CREATE THE VOTING AND ELECTIONS TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2017; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS AND VOTING.
BILL: HB2008
Sponsor: Sturch
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RESTRICTIONS ON PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS.
BILL: HB1289
Sponsor: Ballinger
TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND QUALITY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; AND TO REORGANIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
BILL: HB2201
Sponsor: Della Rosa
TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS HERITAGE TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CIVIL WAR MUSEUM IN ARKANSAS.
BILL: HB2132
Sponsor: Rushing
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT TASK FORCE IN ORDER TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND CHANGES TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
BILL: HB2080
Sponsor: Petty
CONCERNING SEXUAL ASSAULT MEDICAL LEGAL EXAMINATIONS; AND CONCERNING THE COLLECTION AND TESTING OF DNA DURING A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION.
BILL: HB1915
Sponsor: Gates
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE TO PROVIDE REPORTS CONCERNING THE NUMBER OF OVERTURNED TRUE FINDING DETERMINATIONS.
BILL: HB1843
Sponsor: Petty
CONCERNING CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS; AND CONCERNING THE CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS REVOLVING FUND.
BILL: HB1823
Sponsor: Collins
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS PAPERWORK EFFICIENCY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT; TO PERMIT ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT SUBMISSIONS AND PUBLICATIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INSPECTION OF PUBLIC RECORDS.
BILL: HB1623
Sponsor: Johnson
TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC GUIDANCE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1893
Sponsor: M. Gray
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW; AND TO AMEND THE VENDOR REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE CONTRACTS.
BILL: HJR1003
Sponsor: Gillam
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING PROPOSED MEASURES AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS CONSIDERED BY VOTERS AT AN ELECTION.
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
BILL: HB2242
Sponsor: Davis
TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967 CONCERNING DATA RELATED TO A PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM OR MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY SYSTEM.
BILL: HB2046
Sponsor: Rushing
TO LIMIT ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR MICROBREWERY-RESTAURANTS AND SMALL BREWERIES WITH COMMON OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMITTEES.
BILL: HB1386
Sponsor: Lemons
TO REQUIRE THE FILING OF FINAL AGENCY RULES WITH THE ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY; AND TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT.
BILL: HB1910
Sponsor: Tucker
TO ASSIST A SERVICE MEMBER IN FINDING CIVILIAN EMPLOYMENT.
BILL: HB1980
Sponsor: Dotson
THE NATIONAL MOTTO, "IN GOD WE TRUST", DISPLAY ACT.
BILL: SB624
Sponsor: E. Williams
TO CREATE THE STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, CEMETERIES, AND BURIAL SERVICES; AND TO ABOLISH THE STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS, THE BURIAL ASSOCIATION BOARD, AND THE ARKANSAS CEMETERY BOARD.
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
BILL: HB2198
Sponsor: G. McGill
TO CREATE A UNIFORM DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM TO LOCATE VETERANS IN ARKANSAS TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES.
BILL: HB2164
Sponsor: Tosh
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PAWNBROKERS; TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS PAWNBROKER ACT; AND TO CREATE THE PAWNBROKER LICENSURE COMMISSION.
BILL: HB2141
Sponsor: Wing
CONCERNING THE PURCHASE OF ALCOHOL BY A MINOR AT THE DIRECTION OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OR STATE AGENCY.
BILL: HB2035
Sponsor: D. Douglas
TO AMEND THE DATES FOR PROCESSING ABSENTEE BALLOTS.
BILL: HB2165
Sponsor: Tosh
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION AND PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING.
Monday, March 20, 2017
BILL: SB448
Sponsor: Hester
TO EXPAND THE ABILITY OF THE STATE TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACTS; TO DEFINE "COLLUSION" UNDER ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW; AND TO REQUIRE REVIEW OF A CONTRACT BEFORE IT IS RATIFIED OR AFFIRMED.
BILL: SB373
Sponsor: Hester
TO EXEMPT ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATIONS AND ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
BILL: SB723
Sponsor: D. Wallace
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DATES FOR CERTAIN SPECIAL ELECTIONS; AND TO PROMOTE VOTER TURNOUT.
CONCERNING MEETINGS TO CONSIDER APPEALS OF DECISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION, INCLUDING MEETINGS OF THE CLAIMS REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
BILL: HB1880
Sponsor: Dotson
TO ESTABLISH A SUNSET DATE FOR STATE AGENCY RULES; AND TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR A STATE AGENCY RULE TO EXIST BEYOND THE SUNSET DATE.
BILL: HB1866
Sponsor: Lundstrum
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN INFORMATION PERTAINING TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND CONCERNING PUBLIC RECORD WEBSITES.
BILL: HB1944
Sponsor: C. Douglas
TO ESTABLISH A GRANT ADVISORY BOARD; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DISBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN FEDERAL FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE STATE.
BILL: HB1707
Sponsor: M. Gray
TO AMEND THE DATES OF THE GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION AND PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION; TO AMEND THE TIME PERIOD FOR FILING AS A CANDIDATE FOR A PRIMARY ELECTION; AND TO AMEND THE TIME FOR THE FISCAL SESSION.
BILL: HB1297
Sponsor: Farrer
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS MILITARY HERITAGE PROTECTION ACT.
BILL: SB575
Sponsor: A. Clark
CONCERNING THE APPEARANCE OF WITNESSES BEFORE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES.
BILL: HB2169
Sponsor: V. Flowers
TO TRANSFER OVERSIGHT OF THE ARKANSAS ENTERTAINERS HALL OF FAME TO THE ADVERTISING AND TOURIST PROMOTION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS.
BILL: HB2055
Sponsor: Hammer
CONCERNING REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO PERSONS TERMINATED IN VIOLATION OF THE ARKANSAS WHISTLE-BLOWER ACT.
BILL: HB1765
Sponsor: Holcomb
TO IMPROVE ELECTION ADMINISTRATION TRANSPARENCY; AND TO RESOLVE A CONFLICT IN THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTIONS.
BILL: HB1696
Sponsor: D. Meeks
TO TRANSFER THE STATE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION BOARD TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES THROUGH A TYPE 3 TRANSFER; AND TO ABOLISH THE STATE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION BOARD.
BILL: HB1270
Sponsor: Johnson
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS AND BALLOTS.
BILL: HB1207
Sponsor: Dalby
TO AMEND REQUIREMENTS FOR CAMPAIGN SIGNS AND MATERIALS.
BILL: SB419
Sponsor: Irvin
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS NATURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION, THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC ART PROGRAM OF THE ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL, THE DELTA CULTURAL CENTER AND THE MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER.
BILL: SB697
Sponsor: Hester
TO AMEND THE LAWS TO IMPROVE CERTAIN BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND PROMOTION BOARDS.
Thursday, March 16, 2017
BILL: HB2092
Sponsor: Capp
TO AMEND ACTS 2017, NO. 313.
BILL: SB521
Sponsor: Hickey
TO AMEND THE PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS AND REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS; TO LIMIT THE TERM OF PUBLIC CONTRACTS; AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN DISCLOSURES IN PROCURING PUBLIC CONTRACTS.
BILL: HB1440
Sponsor: M. Gray
TO AMEND PROVISIONS IN THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ELECTION RUNOFFS, INITIATIVES, AND REFERENDA.
BILL: SB521
Sponsor: Hickey
TO AMEND THE PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS AND REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS; TO LIMIT THE TERM OF PUBLIC CONTRACTS; AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN DISCLOSURES IN PROCURING PUBLIC CONTRACTS.
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
BILL: SB698
Sponsor: B. King
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PUBLICATION OF PUBLIC NOTICE OF BALLOT MEASURES; AND TO CREATE THE MANDATORY PUBLICATION REIMBURSEMENT FUND.
BILL: HB2109
Sponsor: Johnson
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED BY A LICENSEE OF THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD.
BILL: SB723
Sponsor: D. Wallace
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DATES FOR CERTAIN SPECIAL ELECTIONS; AND TO PROMOTE VOTER TURNOUT.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
BILL: HB1379
Sponsor: G. Hodges
TO CREATE A LAYOUT CENTER PERMIT PROGRAM FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE MERCHANDISE PLANNING.
Monday, March 13, 2017
BILL: HB1928
Sponsor: Ballinger
CONCERNING BAIL, BAIL BOND COMPANIES, AND THE PROFESSIONAL BAIL BOND COMPANY AND PROFESSIONAL BAIL BONDSMAN LICENSING BOARD; AND CONCERNING BAIL BONDSMEN EDUCATION AND TRAINING.
BILL: HB1065
Sponsor: Watson
PERMITTING THE ARKANSAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS AND TRAINING TO MAKE ADDITIONAL SALARY PAYMENTS ABOVE THE BASIC CERTIFICATE LEVEL.
BILL: HB2165
Sponsor: Tosh
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION AND PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING.
BILL: HB2065
Sponsor: Hammer
TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND CERTAIN STATE-SUPPORTED ENTITIES TO SUBMIT TO ITS BOARD A MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT.
BILL: HB1892
Sponsor: C. Douglas
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES.
BILL: HB1826
Sponsor: Della Rosa
TO CREATE THE CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRY FREEDOM ACT OF 2017.
BILL: HB1792
Sponsor: J. Williams
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DELIVERY AND STORAGE OF BALLOT STUBS.
BILL: HB1675
Sponsor: Sturch
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' MEMORIAL.
BILL: HB1503
Sponsor: J. Williams
TO AMEND THE EXCISE TAX RATE REGARDING HARD CIDER; TO EQUALIZE THE EXCISE TAX RATES OF BEER AND HARD CIDER.
TO ALLOW A WET COUNTY TO AUTHORIZE BY ORDINANCE THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION.
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
BILL: SB448
Sponsor: Hester
TO EXPAND THE ABILITY OF THE STATE TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACTS; TO DEFINE "COLLUSION" UNDER ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW; AND TO REQUIRE REVIEW OF A CONTRACT BEFORE IT IS RATIFIED OR AFFIRMED.
BILL: SB680
Sponsor: Caldwell
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT TO COUNTIES FOR LEGAL PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING A STATE INMATE.
BILL: SB513
Sponsor: Hester
TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC ENTITIES FROM CONTRACTING WITH AND INVESTING IN COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT ISRAEL.
BILL: SB508
Sponsor: Irvin
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ARKANSAS DISTILLERIES; TO AUTHORIZE ON-PREMISES SALES BY THE DRINK; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB175
Sponsor: B. King
TO REQUIRE MEDICAID PROVIDERS AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO DISCLOSE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
Monday, March 6, 2017
BILL: SB789
Sponsor: Standridge
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS SMALL FARM WINERY ANTI-BOYCOTT BILL.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE SUFFICIENCY OF PETITIONS.
BILL: SB772
Sponsor: Hester
TO ADOPT THE PROSPERITY STATES COMPACT.
TO AMEND TITLE 3 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE SALE OF ALCOHOL; AND TO REFINE DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE SALE OF ALCOHOL.
BILL: SB761
Sponsor: Hester
TO ELIMINATE STATE PAYMENTS SUBSIDIZING ARKANSAS WINERIES; TO PROHIBIT THE DIRECT SHIPMENT OF WINE; TO ELIMINATE STATE PAYMENTS SUBSIDIZING ARKANSAS WINERIES; AND TO PROHIBIT THE DIRECT SHIPMENT OF WINE.
TO REVIEW, STUDY, AND REFORM ALL LAWS, STATUES, REGULATIONS, AND RULES PERTAINING TO BEER, LIQUOR AND WINE IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
CONCERNING THE FILING OF BILLS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO RELIEVE PRESSURE ON LEGISLATIVE STAFF; AND TO PROHIBIT THE MEETING OF COMMITTEES AT BILL FILING DEADLINE.
BILL: SB742
Sponsor: A. Clark
TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO THE CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING PROHIBITED APPEARANCES BY LEGISLATORS; AND TO AMEND A PORTION OF LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1988.
BILL: SB723
Sponsor: D. Wallace
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DATES FOR CERTAIN SPECIAL ELECTIONS; AND TO PROMOTE VOTER TURNOUT.
BILL: SB720
Sponsor: Hester
CONCERNING THE REPLACEMENT OF CURRENT ARKANSAS STATUES IN THE NATIONAL STATUARY HALL COLLECTION IN THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL.
BILL: SB705
Sponsor: Elliott
TO AMEND TIME FOR EARLY VOTING; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
BILL: SB701
Sponsor: Maloch
TO AMEND THE COURT AWARDS FUND; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN FUNDS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE.
BILL: SB700
Sponsor: Irvin
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY RULES.
BILL: SB698
Sponsor: B. King
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PUBLICATION OF PUBLIC NOTICE OF BALLOT MEASURES; AND TO CREATE THE MANDATORY PUBLICATION REIMBURSEMENT FUND.
BILL: SB697
Sponsor: Hester
TO AMEND THE LAWS TO IMPROVE CERTAIN BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND PROMOTION BOARDS.
BILL: SB692
Sponsor: A. Clark
TO AMEND OFFICIAL STATE HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES; TO CHANGE THE STATE HOLIDAY FOR ROBERT E. LEE'S BIRTHDAY; AND TO CHANGE THE STATE HOLIDAY FOR DAISY GATSON BATES DAY.
BILL: SB687
Sponsor: A. Clark
TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO BUILD A PARKING FACILITY ON THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS.
BILL: SB686
Sponsor: E. Williams
TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 19, § 30, CONCERNING GIFTS FROM LOBBYISTS.
BILL: SB680
Sponsor: Caldwell
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT TO COUNTIES FOR LEGAL PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING A STATE INMATE.
BILL: SB670
Sponsor: Hester
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS APPRAISER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION BOARD.
BILL: SB669
Sponsor: Hester
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR WRITTEN PUBLIC NOTICES.
BILL: SB667
Sponsor: Hester
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING REGISTERED LOBBYISTS.
BILL: SB659
Sponsor: Bond
TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING THE SCOPE OF SMALL BREWERY OPERATIONS; TO ALLOW TRANSPORTATION OF IN-HOUSE PRODUCTS BETWEEN COMMONLY OWNED SMALL BREWERIES AND BREWERIES THAT OWN SMALL BREWERIES; TO CREATE SMALL BREWERY TAP ROOMS.
BILL: SB644
Sponsor: D. Wallace
TO TRANSFER THE ARKANSAS STUDENT LOAN AUTHORITY TO THE ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY; TO AMEND THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB633
Sponsor: E. Williams
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE STATE MARKETING BOARD FOR RECYCLABLES AND THE COMPLIANCE ADVISORY PANEL.
BILL: SB631
Sponsor: J. Dismang
TO REGULATE THE LEVY AND USE OF FEES AND OTHER CHARGES IMPOSED BY STATE ENTITIES.
CONCERNING MEETINGS TO CONSIDER APPEALS OF DECISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION, INCLUDING MEETINGS OF THE CLAIMS REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
BILL: SB625
Sponsor: B. King
TO PROHIBIT THE REDISTRICTING OF A POLITICAL DISTRICT IN A WAY THAT INTENTIONALLY DEPRIVES AN ELECTED OFFICIAL OF HIS OR HER REPRESENTATION OF THE DISTRICT HE OR SHE WAS ELECTED TO REPRESENT; AND TO CREATE AN OFFENSE.
BILL: SB624
Sponsor: E. Williams
TO CREATE THE STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, CEMETERIES, AND BURIAL SERVICES; AND TO ABOLISH THE STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS, THE BURIAL ASSOCIATION BOARD, AND THE ARKANSAS CEMETERY BOARD.
BILL: SB623
Sponsor: E. Williams
TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING BODIES OF COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES TO INITIATE THE PERMITTING PROCESS FOR PRIVATE CLUBS.
BILL: SB619
Sponsor: Standridge
TO REQUIRE THE DEREGULATION OF PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION.
BILL: SB617
Sponsor: T. Garner
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF TITLE 23 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY TICKET SALES.
BILL: SB607
Sponsor: B. King
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE EFFICIENCY AND OPERATIONS OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, GOVERNOR'S MANSION, AND STATE POLICE.
BILL: SB602
Sponsor: Caldwell
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE EFFICIENT OPERATION OF CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
BILL: SB598
Sponsor: Bond
TO ESTABLISH THE TASK FORCE TO STUDY BEST PRACTICES FOR VOTER REGISTRATION AND EARLY VOTING.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INSPECTION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
BILL: SB584
Sponsor: E. Williams
CONCERNING THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SCR9
Sponsor: E. Williams
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROPOSE THE REGULATION FREEDOM AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
BILL: SB513
Sponsor: Hester
TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC ENTITIES FROM CONTRACTING WITH AND INVESTING IN COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT ISRAEL.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
BILL: HB1736
Sponsor: Hammer
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REPORT OF A LOSS OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
BILL: HB1728
Sponsor: Ladyman
TO REPEAL THE COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL.
BILL: HB1633
Sponsor: Dotson
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC PROPERTIES AND OTHER FACILITIES IN THE STATE CAPITOL BUILDING; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1595
Sponsor: Holcomb
TO AMEND THE AWARD PROCEDURE FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS.
BILL: HB1555
Sponsor: D. Ferguson
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ALCOHOLIC CONTROL ACT; AND TO CLARIFY THE ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN PERSONS TO RECEIVE LICENSES REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
BILL: HB1530
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR CERTAIN TRAINING PROGRAMS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OR OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.
BILL: HB1430
Sponsor: Tosh
CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING; CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS AND TRAINING; TO REPEAL OBSOLETE LANGUAGE; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
BILL: SB575
Sponsor: A. Clark
CONCERNING THE APPEARANCE OF WITNESSES BEFORE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES.
BILL: SB574
Sponsor: A. Clark
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT PAYABLE TO CERTAIN STATE OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES.
BILL: SB573
Sponsor: A. Clark
CONCERNING SUBPOENAS ISSUED BY COMMITTEES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
BILL: SB569
Sponsor: E. Williams
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING PRIVATE CLUBS THAT SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
BILL: SB565
Sponsor: D. Sanders
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL DEMOGRAPHIC DATA REPORT.
BILL: SB545
Sponsor: Files
CONCERNING THE CERTIFICATION OF A BARTENDER AT AN EVENT.
BILL: SB540
Sponsor: T. Garner
TO REPEAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS; TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR DESIGNERS TITLE REGISTRATION ACT; AND TO AMEND THE POWERS OF THE STATE BOARD OF REGISTERED RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR DESIGNERS.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
APPLYING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
BILL: SB284
Sponsor: Hester
TO ESTABLISH A RETAIL OFF-PREMISES PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF WINE AT GROCERY STORES AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDS TO SUPPORT ARKANSAS WINE PRODUCTION AND WINE TOURISM IN THE STATE.
BILL: HJR1016
Sponsor: Lundstrum
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING VOTER IDENTIFICATION WHEN CASTING A BALLOT.
BILL: SB527
Sponsor: Rapert
TO AMEND THE EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS LAW.
BILL: SB526
Sponsor: Rapert
CONCERNING THE RULES OF CONDUCT OF EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROPER HANDLING OF HUMAN REMAINS WITH DIGNITY.
BILL: SB525
Sponsor: Rapert
TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL OF A PLAN FOR EXCESS FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR A BURIAL ASSOCIATION.
BILL: SB521
Sponsor: Hickey
TO AMEND THE PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS AND REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS; TO LIMIT THE TERM OF PUBLIC CONTRACTS; AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN DISCLOSURES IN PROCURING PUBLIC CONTRACTS.
BILL: SB520
Sponsor: Maloch
TO PROVIDE FOR OVERSIGHT OF CERTAIN SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS NEGOTIATED BY OUTSIDE COUNSEL ON BEHALF OF THE STATE.
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN RECORDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
BILL: SB513
Sponsor: Hester
TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC ENTITIES FROM CONTRACTING WITH AND INVESTING IN COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT ISRAEL.
TO AMEND THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT; AND CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF A NEW RULE BY A STATE AGENCY.
BILL: SB508
Sponsor: Irvin
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ARKANSAS DISTILLERIES; TO AUTHORIZE ON-PREMISES SALES BY THE DRINK; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1047
Sponsor: Lowery
TO REQUIRE THAT A VOTER PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF VOTER REGISTRATION WHEN VOTING; AND TO AMEND AMENDMENT 51 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
Monday, February 27, 2017
BILL: HB1581
Sponsor: Hammer
TO IMPLEMENT A SURVEY OF EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AS AN ASSESSMENT TOOL TO BE USED BY ALL STATE AGENCIES.
BILL: HB1590
Sponsor: Vaught
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN RECORDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE CONCERNING THE GOVERNOR'S MANSION AND MANSION GROUNDS FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
BILL: HB1010
Sponsor: Sabin
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FILING AND PUBLICATION OF CERTAIN CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
BILL: SJR8
Sponsor: Irvin
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT LIMITING CONTINGENCY FEES AND AWARDS OF PUNITIVE AND NON-ECONOMIC DAMAGES; AND CHANGING THE POWERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE SUPREME COURT REGARDING RULES OF PLEADING, PRACTICE, AND PROCEDURE.
BILL: SB448
Sponsor: Hester
TO EXPAND THE ABILITY OF THE STATE TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACTS; TO DEFINE "COLLUSION" UNDER ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW; AND TO REQUIRE REVIEW OF A CONTRACT BEFORE IT IS RATIFIED OR AFFIRMED.
BILL: SB449
Sponsor: Hester
TO CLARIFY THE RESOLUTION OF PROTESTED SOLICITATIONS AND AWARDS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW.
BILL: HB1047
Sponsor: Lowery
TO REQUIRE THAT A VOTER PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF VOTER REGISTRATION WHEN VOTING; AND TO AMEND AMENDMENT 51 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
BILL: SB380
Sponsor: Hester
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN COMMODITIES AND SERVICES UNDER THE ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW.
Thursday, February 23, 2017
BILL: HB1587
Sponsor: Hammer
TO REQUIRE A SURVEY BY A LICENSED SURVEYOR IF A NEW RETAIL LIQUOR BUSINESS WILL BE LOCATED NEAR THE STATUTORY BOUNDARY FROM CHURCHES AND SCHOOLHOUSES.
BILL: HJR1016
Sponsor: Lundstrum
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING VOTER IDENTIFICATION WHEN CASTING A BALLOT.
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
BILL: HB1450
Sponsor: Drown
TO CLARIFY ARKANSAS LAW RELATED TO NOTARIES PUBLIC.
BILL: SB426
Sponsor: D. Sanders
TO AMEND THE DISCLOSURE ACT FOR PUBLIC INITIATIVES, REFERENDA, AND MEASURES REFERRED TO VOTERS; CONCERNING REGISTRATION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; AND CONCERNING FILING DEADLINES.
BILL: SB425
Sponsor: Rice
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF FINANCE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB419
Sponsor: Irvin
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS NATURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION, THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC ART PROGRAM OF THE ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL, THE DELTA CULTURAL CENTER AND THE MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER.
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
BILL: HB1546
Sponsor: Sturch
TO AMEND THE BOOK REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
BILL: HB1524
Sponsor: Wardlaw
TO AMEND THE MOTOR VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS AND AUTHORIZATIONS FOR STATE ENTITIES; AND TO CLARIFY THE TERM "PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES".
BILL: HB1469
Sponsor: Tosh
CONCERNING THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DOCUMENTS CREATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
BILL: HB1440
Sponsor: M. Gray
TO AMEND PROVISIONS IN THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ELECTION RUNOFFS, INITIATIVES, AND REFERENDA.
BILL: SB418
Sponsor: J. Hendren
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING GENERAL CONTRACTORS.
Monday, February 20, 2017
BILL: SB380
Sponsor: Hester
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN COMMODITIES AND SERVICES UNDER THE ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW.
TO MODERNIZE THE LAW REGARDING THE BUSINESS OPERATIONS OF RETAIL LIQUOR STORES; TO ALLOW RETAIL LIQUOR STORES TO SHIP AND DELIVER ALC0HOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO SELL FOOD AND ASSOCIATED MERCHANDISE.
BILL: SB377
Sponsor: Hickey
CONCERNING THE ELIGIBILITY OF AN INMATE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION TO PARTICIPATE IN A WORK-RELEASE PROGRAM OR UNDER ACT 309 OF 1983.
BILL: SB375
Sponsor: Bond
TO CHANGE THE HOURS FOR EARLY VOTING.
BILL: SB373
Sponsor: Hester
TO EXEMPT ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATIONS AND ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
BILL: HB1401
Sponsor: Gillam
TO AMEND CERTAIN ARKANSAS ETHICS LAWS, ARTICLE 19, § 30, OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AND PORTIONS OF LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1988; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB273
Sponsor: Standridge
PERMITTING ACT 309 INMATES IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION WHO ARE HOUSED IN A COUNTY JAIL TO WORK FOR LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS; CONCERNING ACT 309 INMATES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB368
Sponsor: B. King
TO TRANSFER THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS TO THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPLAINTS OF ELECTION LAW VIOLATIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1047
Sponsor: Lowery
TO REQUIRE THAT A VOTER PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF VOTER REGISTRATION WHEN VOTING; AND TO AMEND AMENDMENT 51 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
AMENDING THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING LAWS AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AT AN ELECTION.
Thursday, February 16, 2017
BILL: HB1532
Sponsor: Boyd
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING THE NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW POLITICAL PARTIES.
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
BILL: HB1463
Sponsor: Capp
TO PERMIT THE DIRECT SHIPMENT OF WINES FROM SMALL FARM WINERIES TO ARKANSAS RESIDENTS WITHOUT A WINERY VISIT; TO CREATE A SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTING SHIPPING PERMITS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB353
Sponsor: Rapert
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PREFERENTIAL AND GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
BILL: SB348
Sponsor: Hickey
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW PERTAINING TO THE DUTIES AND OPERATIONS OF ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE AUDIT.
Monday, February 13, 2017
BILL: HB1479
Sponsor: Sturch
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ELECTRONIC NOTARY PUBLIC ACT.
BILL: HB1427
Sponsor: Della Rosa
TO EXPAND THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE CAMPAIGN FINANCE TRANSPARENCY, ACCURACY, AND CONVENIENCE; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
BILL: SB341
Sponsor: L. Eads
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING APPOINTMENTS TO CERTAIN BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES.
BILL: HB1452
Sponsor: S. Meeks
TO AMEND THE EMERGENCY INTERIM EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL SUCCESSION ACT.
BILL: HB1450
Sponsor: Drown
TO CLARIFY ARKANSAS LAW RELATED TO NOTARIES PUBLIC.
BILL: HB1441
Sponsor: M. Gray
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PAYMENT OF EXPENSES FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
BILL: HB1429
Sponsor: Tosh
CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION; CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE AGREEMENT ON DETAINERS; AND CONCERNING A DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION ANNUAL REPORT.
BILL: HB1272
Sponsor: G. Hodges
TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING PRODUCTION CAPACITIES OF MICROBREWERY RESTAURANTS; TO ALLOW TRANSPORTATION OF IN-HOUSE PRODUCTS BETWEEN COMMONLY OWNED MICROBREWERIES AND BREWERIES THAT OWN MICROBREWERIES.
Thursday, February 9, 2017
BILL: SB176
Sponsor: B. King
TO PROHIBIT DECEPTIVE CANVASSING PRACTICES; AND TO PROHIBIT AN ADMINISTRATOR OR EMPLOYEE OF A NURSING HOME FACILITY FROM GATHERING PETITION SIGNATURES FROM VULNERABLE RESIDENTS.
BILL: SJR7
Sponsor: Rapert
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "MARRIAGE".
BILL: SJR9
Sponsor: Rapert
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION PROVIDING THAT EVERY HUMAN BEING IS ENTITLED TO THE RIGHT TO LIFE.
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
BILL: SJR14
Sponsor: K. Ingram
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING RETIREMENT SALARY AND PENSION FUNDS FOR MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS AND MUNICIPAL FIREFIGHTERS.
BILL: SJR13
Sponsor: Maloch
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING AWARDS IN CIVIL ACTIONS.
BILL: SJR11
Sponsor: B. King
A PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CREATING THE BOARD OF PARDONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF GRANTING PARDONS AFTER CONVICTIONS.
BILL: SB300
Sponsor: B. King
AN ACT TO CREATE A VOTER INTEGRITY UNIT ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE; TO PROVIDE FOR COMPREHENSIVE INVESTIGATIONS OF ELECTION MISCONDUCT; AND TO PERMIT THE REVIEW ELECTION PROCEDURE.
BILL: SJR12
Sponsor: J. Hendren
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING COURT DECISIONS PERTAINING TO INITIATIVES AND REFERENDUMS UNDER ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 5, § 1.
TO EXEMPT FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967 CERTAIN RECORDS OF THE STATE CAPITOL POLICE.
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
BILL: SB293
Sponsor: B. Sample
TO CLARIFY THE DISPOSITION OF LICENSE FEES, FINES, AND OTHER MONEYS BY THE ARKANSAS RACING COMMISSION.
BILL: SB292
Sponsor: Maloch
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TRANSFER AND INVESTMENT DUTIES OF THE TREASURER OF STATE; TO AMEND THE TIME REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN TRANSFERS OF STATE FUNDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB289
Sponsor: Hester
TO REVISE THE COMPENSATION PLAN UNDER THE UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION ACT AND TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS CONCERNING EMPLOYEES OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND STATE EMPLOYEE SALARIES AND BENEFITS.
TO ALLOW A WET COUNTY TO AUTHORIZE BY ORDINANCE THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION.
Monday, February 6, 2017
BILL: HB1401
Sponsor: Gillam
TO AMEND CERTAIN ARKANSAS ETHICS LAWS, ARTICLE 19, § 30, OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AND PORTIONS OF LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1988; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1378
Sponsor: G. Hodges
AN ACT TO ALLOW CERTAIN TYPES OF CORPORATIONS TO CONDUCT SAMPLING ACTIVITIES; AND TO ALLOW FOR THE DONATION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO A CHARITABLE EVENT FOR A SAMPLING ACTIVITY.
BILL: HB1288
Sponsor: Ballinger
TO CORRECT THE NAME OF THE OFFICE OF CHIEF COUNSEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
BILL: HB1279
Sponsor: Gillam
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE FILLING OF VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF UNITED STATES SENATOR; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1273
Sponsor: Hammer
TO REQUIRE AN ACT BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO AUTHORIZE THE CONSTRUCTION OR REMOVAL OF A MONUMENT ON STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1261
Sponsor: Davis
TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE RESPONSIBLE FOR RECOMMENDING A PERSON TO BE APPOINTED AS POET LAUREATE BY THE GOVERNOR; AND TO AMEND THE TERM LENGTH OF A POET LAUREATE.
BILL: HB1224
Sponsor: Wardlaw
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE LIMITATION ON CANDIDACY FOR MORE THAN ONE ELECTIVE OFFICE.
BILL: HB1184
Sponsor: D. Meeks
TO REQUIRE STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO PROMULGATE RULES FOR TEMPORARY LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR PERMITTING OF SPOUSES OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS.
BILL: HB1178
Sponsor: M. Gray
TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS TO IMPOSE CERTAIN SANCTIONS.
BILL: SB284
Sponsor: Hester
TO ESTABLISH A RETAIL OFF-PREMISES PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF WINE AT GROCERY STORES AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDS TO SUPPORT ARKANSAS WINE PRODUCTION AND WINE TOURISM IN THE STATE.
Thursday, February 2, 2017
AMENDING THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING LAWS AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AT AN ELECTION.
BILL: SJR9
Sponsor: Rapert
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION PROVIDING THAT EVERY HUMAN BEING IS ENTITLED TO THE RIGHT TO LIFE.
BILL: SJR8
Sponsor: Irvin
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT LIMITING CONTINGENCY FEES AND AWARDS OF PUNITIVE AND NON-ECONOMIC DAMAGES; AND CHANGING THE POWERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE SUPREME COURT REGARDING RULES OF PLEADING, PRACTICE, AND PROCEDURE.
BILL: SJR7
Sponsor: Rapert
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "MARRIAGE".
BILL: SB273
Sponsor: Standridge
PERMITTING ACT 309 INMATES IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION WHO ARE HOUSED IN A COUNTY JAIL TO WORK FOR LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS; CONCERNING ACT 309 INMATES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SJR6
Sponsor: B. King
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING VOTER IDENTIFICATION WHEN CASTING A BALLOT IN PERSON.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
BILL: HB1047
Sponsor: Lowery
TO REQUIRE THAT A VOTER PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF VOTER REGISTRATION WHEN VOTING; AND TO AMEND AMENDMENT 51 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
BILL: SB263
Sponsor: Hickey
TO AMEND THE RECORD AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TREASURER OF STATE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB262
Sponsor: Irvin
CONCERNING THE PREFILING OF LEGISLATION FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Monday, January 30, 2017
BILL: HB1165
Sponsor: Johnson
TO AMEND THE LAW FOR LOCAL OPTION ELECTIONS IN DEFUNCT VOTING DISTRICTS THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED MEASURE 1 OF 1942.
BILL: SB252
Sponsor: B. King
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SUBMIT MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
BILL: SJR5
Sponsor: A. Clark
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION PROVIDING THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE EVALUATOR OF WHETHER THE SYSTEM OF FREE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SATISFIES THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
BILL: SB244
Sponsor: E. Williams
CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF A GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMORIAL MONUMENT ON THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS.
Thursday, January 26, 2017
BILL: SJR4
Sponsor: J. Hutchinson
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT BY THE GOVERNOR, SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION BY THE SENATE.
BILL: SJR3
Sponsor: B. Johnson
THE PUBLIC EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP AMENDMENT OF 2018.
APPLYING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
TO ALLOW A WET COUNTY TO AUTHORIZE BY ORDINANCE THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION.
BILL: SB176
Sponsor: B. King
TO PROHIBIT DECEPTIVE CANVASSING PRACTICES; AND TO PROHIBIT AN ADMINISTRATOR OR EMPLOYEE OF A NURSING HOME FACILITY FROM GATHERING PETITION SIGNATURES FROM VULNERABLE RESIDENTS.
BILL: SB174
Sponsor: J. English
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE ARKANSAS VETERANS' COMMISSION; AND TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF AUTHORIZED ANNUAL STIPENDS AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
BILL: SB175
Sponsor: B. King
TO REQUIRE MEDICAID PROVIDERS AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO DISCLOSE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
Monday, January 23, 2017
BILL: HCR1003
Sponsor: Leding
TO DESIGNATE THE ARKANSAURUS FRIDAYI AS THE OFFICIAL STATE DINOSAUR.
BILL: SB169
Sponsor: E. Williams
PERMITTING THE USE OF ROOMS OR FACILITIES BELONGING TO STATE AGENCIES OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FOR MEETINGS OF SPECIFIC GOVERNMENTAL BODIES; AND AMENDING THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION UNDER ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 19, § 30.
BILL: SB159
Sponsor: J. English
CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE DIRECTOR AND OF VETERANS' CLAIMS SPECIALISTS.
BILL: SB3
Sponsor: K. Ingram
TO PROHIBIT ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIALS FROM REGISTERING AS LOBBYISTS.
Thursday, January 19, 2017
BILL: SB7
Sponsor: K. Ingram
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ETHICS VIOLATIONS BY CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICIALS; TO PROHIBIT CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS FROM SOLICITING OR ACCEPTING LOANS FROM LOBBYISTS; AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 19, SECTION 30.
BILL: SB4
Sponsor: K. Ingram
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PUBLICATION OF CERTAIN CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS.
BILL: SB3
Sponsor: K. Ingram
TO PROHIBIT ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIALS FROM REGISTERING AS LOBBYISTS.
BILL: SB2
Sponsor: K. Ingram
AN ACT TO AMEND THE TIME DURING WHICH CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS MAY BE SOLICITED OR ACCEPTED; AND TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
BILL: SB34
Sponsor: Hickey
TO ESTABLISH THE "PUBLIC OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE INTEGRITY ACT OF 2017"; TO CREATE A SPECIAL REVENUE FUND; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
TO EXEMPT FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967 CERTAIN RECORDS OF THE STATE CAPITOL POLICE.
Thursday, January 12, 2017
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DATES OF THE GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION AND THE PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION; AND TO AMEND THE TIME PERIOD FOR FILING AS A CANDIDATE FOR A PRIMARY ELECTION.
BILL: SB121
Sponsor: E. Williams
TO AMEND THE REPAYMENT PROVISIONS REGARDING LOANS MADE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION FROM THE BUDGET STABILIZATION TRUST FUND.
BILL: SB34
Sponsor: Hickey
TO ESTABLISH THE "PUBLIC OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE INTEGRITY ACT OF 2017"; TO CREATE A SPECIAL REVENUE FUND; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, January 9, 2017
APPLYING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
BILL: SJR1
Sponsor: J. Hendren
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF DAYS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS IN SESSION; AND REPEALING THE FISCAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
BILL: SB38
Sponsor: A. Clark
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS AND BALLOTS.
BILL: SB34
Sponsor: Hickey
TO ESTABLISH THE "PUBLIC OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE INTEGRITY ACT OF 2017"; TO CREATE A SPECIAL REVENUE FUND; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB22
Sponsor: Bledsoe
TO AMEND THE DEADLINE FOR CONDUCTING LOGIC AND ACCURACY TESTING FOR RUNOFF ELECTIONS.
BILL: SB7
Sponsor: K. Ingram
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ETHICS VIOLATIONS BY CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICIALS; TO PROHIBIT CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS FROM SOLICITING OR ACCEPTING LOANS FROM LOBBYISTS; AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 19, SECTION 30.
BILL: SB5
Sponsor: K. Ingram
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING APPROVED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES; AND TO PREVENT A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM FORMING MORE THAN ONE (1) APPROVED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE.
BILL: SB4
Sponsor: K. Ingram
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PUBLICATION OF CERTAIN CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS.
BILL: SB3
Sponsor: K. Ingram
TO PROHIBIT ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIALS FROM REGISTERING AS LOBBYISTS.
BILL: SB2
Sponsor: K. Ingram
AN ACT TO AMEND THE TIME DURING WHICH CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS MAY BE SOLICITED OR ACCEPTED; AND TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.