STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
Sponsor
Status
Monday, April 8, 2019
TO ALLOW FOR THE ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION OF AN INVITATION FOR BIDS AND ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF BIDS; AND TO CREATE THE FAIR NOTICE AND EFFICIENCY IN PUBLIC WORKS ACT.
Friday, April 5, 2019
TO ENCOURAGE AND URGE GOVERNOR ASA HUTCHINSON TO ACT EXPEDITIOUSLY ON CERTAIN PAROLE BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS.
TO ALLOW FOR THE ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION OF AN INVITATION FOR BIDS AND ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF BIDS; AND TO CREATE THE FAIR NOTICE AND EFFICIENCY IN PUBLIC WORKS ACT.
Thursday, April 4, 2019
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ARKANSAS'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE NATIONAL STATUARY HALL COLLECTION.
TO STREAMLINE THE LAW CONCERNING GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES; AND TO REFORM THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES.
TO ABOLISH THE ARKANSAS BROADBAND COUNCIL, THE ARKANSAS YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION TASK FORCE, THE GRADE "A" MILK PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND THE PRAIRIE GROVE BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK ADVISORY COMMISSION.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO AMEND THE PROCESS FOR THE SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF PROPOSED INITIATED ACTS, CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, AND REFERENDA.
TO AMEND CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
TO REGULATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF REAL PROPERTY OF THE STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE.
TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO REQUIRE ALL OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS TO BE RECORDED.
TO ALLOW FOR THE ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION OF AN INVITATION FOR BIDS AND ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF BIDS; AND TO CREATE THE FAIR NOTICE AND EFFICIENCY IN PUBLIC WORKS ACT.
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CASINO GAMING AMENDMENT OF 2018; AMENDING ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 100; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTRONIC VOTING EQUIPMENT; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS TO PERFORM POST ELECTION AUDITS OF VOTES TABULATED ELECTRONICALLY.
TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967 TO PROTECT THE IDENTITY OF CERTAIN PERSONS ASSISTING IN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS; AND TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
TO EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967 AND KEEP CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS AND INFORMATION CONCERNING A LOTTERY WINNER.
TO STRENGTHEN VOTER TRUST IN THE ELECTION PROCESS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION PROCESS AND ADMINISTRATION.
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN INFORMATION PERTAINING TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND CONCERNING PUBLIC RECORD WEBSITES.
TO ENCOURAGE AND URGE GOVERNOR ASA HUTCHINSON TO ACT EXPEDITIOUSLY ON CERTAIN PAROLE BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POLL WORKERS AND OTHER ELECTION OFFICIALS; AND TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE ELECTION LAWS AS AMENDED BY ACT 258 OF 2019.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EARLY VOTING; AND TO END EARLY VOTING ON THE SATURDAY BEFORE AN ELECTION DAY.
Monday, April 1, 2019
PERMITTING LICENSED ON-SITE AND ELECTRONIC WAGERING ON ATHLETIC EVENTS BY CERTAIN ENTITIES.
TO DESIGNATE WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS, AS THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE BOWIE KNIFE, ARKANSAS HERITAGE SITE.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD; AND TO AMEND THE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTORS.
TO ESTABLISH JOHN H. JOHNSON DAY AS A MEMORIAL DAY.
CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION'S INDUSTRY DIVISION.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS MEDAL OF HONOR COMMISSION; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL PLAQUES ON THE ARKANSAS MEDAL OF HONOR MEMORIAL.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DUAL OFFICE HOLDING.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION; AND TO EXEMPT PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING FROM REGULATION BY THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION.
TO AMEND CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
CONCERNING THE INVESTIGATION INTO A MISSING OR UNIDENTIFIED PERSON; AND CONCERNING THE NATIONAL MISSING AND UNIDENTIFIED PERSONS SYSTEM.
TO STREAMLINE THE GRIEVANCE PROCESS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROCEDURES, FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED, AND STANDARD OF REVIEW FOR GRIEVANCES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ANNUAL CAREER SERVICE RECOGNITION PAYMENTS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES.
TO REQUIRE THAT NEW INMATES RECEIVE READING ASSESSMENTS AND DYSLEXIA SCREENINGS; TO REQUIRE READING AND DYSLEXIA SERVICES; AND TO REQUIRE CORRECTIONS TEACHERS KNOW BEST PRACTICES OF SCIENCE-BASED READING INSTRUCTION.
CONCERNING PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO MINORS IN A STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY; CONCERNING PAROLE DISCHARGE FOR OFFENDERS WHO ARE MINORS; AND CONCERNING THE REINSTATEMENT OF CERTAIN RIGHTS FOR MINORS WHO ARE OFFENDERS.
Thursday, March 28, 2019
TO CONDEMN THE GREEN NEW DEAL RESOLUTION PENDING IN THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS.
TO CONDEMN THE GREEN NEW DEAL RESOLUTION PENDING IN THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS.
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
TO CREATE THE DATA-SHARING AND DATA-DRIVEN DECISION-MAKING TASK FORCE.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING INFORMATION REPORTED BY PAID CANVASSERS.
TO NAME THE OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 501 WOODLANE, LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND TO HONOR GOVERNOR WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER.
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
TO PROHIBIT A PERSON CONVICTED OF A PUBLIC TRUST CRIME FROM FILING AS A CANDIDATE FOR A CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICE OR FROM RUNNING AS A CANDIDATE FOR A PUBLIC OFFICE.
TO AMEND CERTAIN LAWS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE ALTERNATING MAY AND MARCH PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS; TO REPEAL ACT 545 OF 2019; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FILING AND PUBLICATION OF CERTAIN CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF ARKANSAS CODE RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CAMPAIGN FINANCE; AND TO ALLOW REIMBURSABLE TRAVEL EXPENSES TO BE PAID FROM CARRYOVER FUNDS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN CAMPAIGN SIGNS AND LITERATURE; AND TO REQUIRE TRANSPARENCY BY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES AND INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMITTEES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DEATH BENEFITS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF A DEATH BENEFIT TO A DESIGNATED BENEFICIARY OF A MEMBER OF THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.
TO ALLOW A DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHIC IDENTIFICATION CARD TO BE USED TO VOTE; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VOTER IDENTIFICATION; AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 51, SECTION 13.
TO REQUIRE A LOTTERY RETAILER TO POST A BOND; TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF THE LOTTERY TO ESTABLISH A SEPARATE ACCOUNT FOR BOND FEES; TO REPEAL THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SEPARATE FIDELITY FUND; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO DEFINE A "SUPER RETAILER" UNDER THE ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT; AND TO ALLOW WINNERS OF A CERTAIN DOLLAR AMOUNT TO CLAIM PRIZES FROM CERTAIN ENTITIES.
CONCERNING DATA COLLECTED BY THE ARKANSAS CRIME INFORMATION CENTER.
Monday, March 25, 2019
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FEES COLLECTED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS TO SET ADEQUATE RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES.
TO REGULATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF REAL PROPERTY OF THE STATE.
CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION; CONCERNING CLAIMS MADE OR ACTIONS AGAINST THE STATE; CONCERNING CLAIM AND ACTION PROCEDURES; AND CONCERNING JURISDICTION OF THE ARKANSAS STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION.
TO ALLOW A LIMITED EXEMPTION TO THE ARKANSAS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT; AND TO ALLOW AN ALTERNATIVE PROCESS FOR FILING RULES.
TO PROVIDE FOR THIRD-PARTY ALTERNATIVE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR INMATES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PAROLE BUT LACK A RESIDENCE TO WHICH THE INMATE MAY BE RELEASED.
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING JOB ORDER CONTRACTING.
TO ALLOW THE TREASURER OF STATE TO TRANSFER FUNDS BY DIRECT DEPOSIT.
TO CLARIFY DATES AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING NOMINATIONS BY POLITICAL PARTIES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE DISPLAY OF THE NATIONAL MOTTO OF THE UNITED STATES, "IN GOD WE TRUST".
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING INFORMATION REPORTED BY PAID CANVASSERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INITIATIVES AND REFERENDA; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING, REGISTRATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS CONCERNING CERTAIN PERSONS AND ENTITIES THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE PAID CANVASSING INDUSTRY.
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
TO ESTABLISH STANDARD FILING FEES FOR CANDIDATES IN THE ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO AUTHORIZE AND EXPEDITE NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LITTLE ROCK NINE MEMORIAL ON THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS.
Monday, March 18, 2019
TO CONDEMN THE POLICIES OF PRESIDENT NICOLÁS MADURO OF VENEZUELA AND TO SUPPORT THE PEOPLE OF VENEZUELA.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING CIRCULATION, SUBMISSION, AND CHALLENGES TO THE SUFFICIENCY OF INITIATIVES AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT AND AUDIT OF THE CULTURE AND CLIMATE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING CIRCULATION, SUBMISSION, AND CHALLENGES TO THE SUFFICIENCY OF INITIATIVES AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Thursday, March 14, 2019
TO REQUIRE A CANDIDATE FOR AN ELECTED OFFICE TO FILE A SWORN STATEMENT CONCERNING THE CANDIDATE'S TAX PAYMENT STATUS AND CRIMINAL HISTORY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO MINORS IN A STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY; CONCERNING PAROLE DISCHARGE FOR OFFENDERS WHO ARE MINORS; AND CONCERNING THE REINSTATEMENT OF CERTAIN RIGHTS FOR MINORS WHO ARE OFFENDERS.
TO CLARIFY AND MODERNIZE PROCEDURES REQUIRED FOR POLITICAL PARTY PRIMARIES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POLITICAL PARTY PRIMARIES.
TO RECOGNIZE AND REMEMBER THE GREATEST MARITIME DISASTER IN UNITED STATES HISTORY.
TO CREATE THE NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY IN ARKANSAS.
TO REQUIRE REPORTS UNDER THE TRANSFORMATION AND EFFICIENCIES ACT OF 2019 INCLUDING SAVINGS REPORTS.
TO ALLOW VOTER REGISTRATION AND BALLOT ACCESS FOR ELIGIBLE PERSONS INCARCERATED IN COUNTY JAILS.
TO CREATE THE TRANSFORMATION AND EFFICIENCIES ACT OF 2019; TO ESTABLISH CABINET-LEVEL DEPARTMENTS; TO TRANSFER STATE ENTITIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR TAKING CAMPAIGN FUNDS AS PERSONAL INCOME; AND TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
TO CREATE THE GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2019.
TO DESIGNATE WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS, AS THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE BOWIE KNIFE, ARKANSAS HERITAGE SITE.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO AMEND THE PROCESS FOR THE SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF PROPOSED INITIATED ACTS, CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, AND REFERENDA.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING CIRCULATION, SUBMISSION, AND CHALLENGES TO THE SUFFICIENCY OF INITIATIVES AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING CIRCULATION, SUBMISSION, AND CHALLENGES TO THE SUFFICIENCY OF INITIATIVES AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Monday, March 11, 2019
CONCERNING THE TREATMENT OF FEMALE INMATES AND DETAINEES IN CORRECTIONAL OR DETENTION FACILITIES; AND CONCERNING PREGNANT INMATES AND DETAINEES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES; AND TO REQUIRE UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES TO APPEAR ON THE BALLOT.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE STUDY ON VETERANS AFFAIRS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTRONIC VOTING EQUIPMENT; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS TO PERFORM POST ELECTION AUDITS OF VOTES TABULATED ELECTRONICALLY.
TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC RECORDS".
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO AMEND THE PROCESS FOR THE SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF PROPOSED INITIATED ACTS, CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, AND REFERENDA.
CONCERNING APPLICATIONS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE V.
Thursday, March 7, 2019
TO AMEND CANDIDATE FILING AND PETITION CIRCULATION PERIODS; TO AMEND THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION DATE NOTIFICATION PROCESS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE STATE BOARD OF COLLECTION AGENCIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPENSATION OF ELECTION OFFICIALS; AND TO PERMIT ELECTION OFFICIALS TO WORK AS VOLUNTEERS.
REQUIRING TRAINING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN THE IDENTIFICATION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OVERDOSE AND THE ROLE OF NALOXONE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INSPECTION OF BALLOTS BY ELECTION OFFICIALS.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING PROHIBITED ELECTIONEERING; AND TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF ELECTIONEERING.
TO ALLOW A VOTER ADDITIONAL TIME TO MARK HIS OR HER BALLOT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BALLOT PROCEDURES.
TO ENSURE THE ARKANSAS ETHICS COMMISSION HAS SUFFICIENT TIME AND RESOURCES TO COMPLETE CERTAIN ONGOING INVESTIGATIONS; AND TO ADDRESS ADMINISTRATIVE LIMITATIONS ON THE ARKANAS ETHICS COMMISSION.
TO REQUIRE A CANDIDATE TO USE HIS OR HER SURNAME ON A BALLOT IN AN ELECTION; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BALLOTS.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HERITAGE PROTECTION ACT.
TO REGULATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF REAL PROPERTY OF THE STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE.
TO AUTHORIZE AND REQUIRE CERTAIN FUNDS TO BE DEPOSITED INTO THE STATE TREASURY MONEY MANAGEMENT TRUST; TO AMEND THE LONG TERM RESERVE FUND; AND TO ESTABLISH FEES FOR FUNDS DEPOSITED INTO THE STATE TREASURY MONEY MANAGEMENT TRUST.
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
TO AMEND THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' POLITICAL FREEDOM ACT OF 1999 AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CASINO GAMING AMENDMENT OF 2018; AMENDING ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 100; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW TO EXTEND STATE BENEFITS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD ON STATE ACTIVE DUTY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MILITARY SUPPORT REVOLVING FUND; AND TO ALLOW THE DEPOSIT OF FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENTS INTO THE MILITARY SUPPORT REVOLVING FUND.
TO CONTINUE A LEVY OF A ONE-HALF PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX FOR THE STATE’S HIGHWAY SYSTEM, COUNTY ROADS, AND CITY STREETS.
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.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING CIRCULATION, SUBMISSION, AND CHALLENGES TO THE SUFFICIENCY OF INITIATIVES AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING CIRCULATION, SUBMISSION, AND CHALLENGES TO THE SUFFICIENCY OF INITIATIVES AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO TRANSFER THE ARKANSAS WIRELESS INFORMATION NETWORK TO THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, March 4, 2019
TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT AND AUDIT OF THE CULTURE AND CLIMATE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INITIATIVES AND REFERENDA; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING, REGISTRATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS CONCERNING CERTAIN PERSONS AND ENTITIES THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE PAID CANVASSING INDUSTRY.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO AMEND THE NUMBER OF YEARS THAT A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY SERVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Thursday, February 28, 2019
TO TRANSFER THE ARKANSAS WIRELESS INFORMATION NETWORK TO THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REGULATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF REAL PROPERTY OF THE STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE.
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC RECORDS".
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
REQUIRING AN INMATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION TO FIRST EXHAUST ALL AVAILABLE ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES AS A CONDITION PRECEDENT TO FILING A CLAIM UNDER THE ARKANSAS CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1993 OR ANY OTHER STATE LAW.
TO PROVIDE FOR A MARCH PRIMARY ELECTION ON YEARS IN WHICH THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES WILL BE VOTED ON; AND TO AMEND THE TIME FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO MEET IN FISCAL SESSION.
TO ALLOW FOR THE ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION OF AN INVITATION FOR BIDS AND ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF BIDS; AND TO CREATE THE FAIR NOTICE AND EFFICIENCY IN PUBLIC WORKS ACT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING CIRCULATION, SUBMISSION, AND CHALLENGES TO THE SUFFICIENCY OF INITIATIVES AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Monday, February 25, 2019
TO AMEND ACTS 2003, NO. 1366, AS AMENDED, THE HOMELAND SECURITY INFORMATION ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION PAGES; AND TO ALLOW CERTAIN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PERFORM THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF ELECTION OFFICIALS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE PROCEDURES FOR PETITIONS AND REFERRED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO § 7-5-301; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VOTER-VERIFIED PAPER AUDIT TRAILS.
TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO § 7-5-202; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PRINTOUTS FROM VOTING MACHINES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DATE TO HOLD CERTAIN RUNOFF ELECTIONS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ADMINISTRATIVE RULES.
TO CREATE A UNIFORM SECURITY PROTOCOL FOR CERTAIN ARKANSAS PUBLIC EVENTS; AND TO CREATE A COMMITTEE TO STUDY AND RECOMMEND SECURITY PROTOCOLS FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC EVENTS.
TO PROHIBIT FORMER MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM CERTAIN ACTIONS UNTIL TWO (2) YEARS AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THEIR TERM OF OFFICE; TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 19, § 29; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE FOR AN ELECTION CONCERNING CASINO GAMING IN POPE COUNTY; AMENDING ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 100; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING APPLICATIONS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE V.
Thursday, February 21, 2019
TO ENSURE REGISTERED VOTERS ARE UNITED STATES CITIZENS; TO CREATE A PROCESS FOR TRANSFER OF INFORMATION FROM THE JUDICIARY TO THE VOTER REGISTRATION OFFICIALS; AND TO AMEND AMENDMENT 51 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION OF APPRAISERS; AND TO CREATE A REGISTRATION CLASS FOR A REGISTERED APPRENTICE APPRAISER.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY REGISTRATION ACT.
TO CONTINUE A LEVY OF A ONE-HALF PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX FOR THE STATE’S HIGHWAY SYSTEM, COUNTY ROADS, AND CITY STREETS.
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
TO AUTHORIZE AND REQUIRE CERTAIN FUNDS TO BE DEPOSITED INTO THE STATE TREASURY MONEY MANAGEMENT TRUST; TO AMEND THE LONG TERM RESERVE FUND; AND TO ESTABLISH FEES FOR FUNDS DEPOSITED INTO THE STATE TREASURY MONEY MANAGEMENT TRUST.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE PROCEDURES FOR PETITIONS AND REFERRED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AMENDING ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE REPORTING OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL INTEREST; AND AMENDING A PORTION OF LAW RESULTING FROM AN INITIATED ACT.
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
TO CONTINUE A LEVY OF A ONE-HALF PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX FOR THE STATE’S HIGHWAY SYSTEM, COUNTY ROADS, AND CITY STREETS.
Monday, February 18, 2019
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SERVICE AS A POLL WORKER; AND TO PREVENT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN ELECTIONS.
TO REQUIRE THE NAMES OF UNOPPOSED CITY CLERK CANDIDATES TO BE INCLUDED ON THE BALLOT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BALLOTS FOR AN ELECTION.
TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY REFERENCES TO REGULATIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR CONSISTENT REFERENCES TO RULES THROUGHOUT THE ARKANSAS CODE; AND TO CHANGE THE NAME OF A ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE.
TO REQUIRE THAT A STATEMENT OF LEGISLATIVE INTENT BE INCLUDED IN A BILL THAT AUTHORIZES PROMULGATION OF STATE AGENCY RULES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE PROCEDURES FOR PETITIONS AND REFERRED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, February 14, 2019
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD; AND TO AMEND THE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTORS.
TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR TAKING CAMPAIGN FUNDS AS PERSONAL INCOME; AND TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PERMITTING LIMITS ON AWARDS OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES.
AN AMENDMENT TO ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 73, CONCERNING TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO CONTINUE A LEVY OF A ONE-HALF PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX FOR THE STATE’S HIGHWAY SYSTEM, COUNTY ROADS, AND CITY STREETS.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CASINO GAMING AMENDMENT OF 2018.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF ARKANSAS HIGHWAYS; AND CONCERNING THE FUNDING FOR ARKANSAS HIGHWAYS AND THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO AMEND THE NUMBER OF YEARS THAT A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY SERVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO AMEND THE PROCESS FOR THE SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF PROPOSED INITIATED ACTS, CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, AND REFERENDA.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING CIRCULATION, SUBMISSION, AND CHALLENGES TO THE SUFFICIENCY OF INITIATIVES AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO PROHIBIT ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIALS FROM REGISTERING AS LOBBYISTS.
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PERMITTING LIMITS ON AWARDS OF PUNITIVE AND NONECONOMIC DAMAGES.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL REGULAR SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO CONVENE ITSELF IN SPECIAL SESSION.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT FUTURE BALLOT INITIATIVES NOT REFERENCE ONE (1) OR MORE COUNTIES OR CITIES BY NAME IF THE INTENT IS TO GRANT THOSE COUNTIES OR CITIES SPECIAL POWERS, PRIVILEGES, OPPORTUNITIES, OR BENEFITS.
TO ENCOURAGE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND THE ARKANSAS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO WORK TO END ORGAN HARVESTING FROM PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.
TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO BUILD A PARKING FACILITY ON THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS.
Monday, February 11, 2019
CONCERNING THE PROCESS FOR CIRCULATING, SUBMITTING, AND CHALLENGING THE SUFFICIENCY OF INITIATED MEASURES UNDER ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 5, § 1, AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING CIRCULATION, SUBMISSION, AND CHALLENGES TO THE SUFFICIENCY OF INITIATIVES AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO AMEND THE MILITARY CODE OF ARKANSAS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE APPLICABILITY OF REQUIREMENTS FOR CAMPAIGN SIGNS AND MATERIALS.
TO CREATE THE RED TAPE REDUCTION COLLECTIVE RULEMAKING ACT OF 2019.
TO AMEND LAWS REGARDING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS; AND TO REQUIRE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS ON CONTRACTORS IN DESIGNATED POSITIONS OR DESIGNATED FINANCIAL OR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POSITIONS.
TO AMEND FLAG DISTRIBUTION; AND TO ALLOW THE DISTRIBUTION OF FLAGS TO INDIVIDUALS.
CONCERNING THE PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS BY THE BOARD OF CORRECTIONS.
CONCERNING THE OATH TAKEN BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AND OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING VARIOUS PROCUREMENT METHODS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF PROCUREMENT OFFICIALS; AND TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF PROCUREMENT RULES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE DATES OF THE GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION AND PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION; AND TO AMEND THE TIME PERIOD FOR FILING AS A CANDIDATE FOR A PRIMARY ELECTION.
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
AMENDING ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE REPORTING OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL INTEREST; AND AMENDING A PORTION OF LAW RESULTING FROM AN INITIATED ACT.
Monday, February 4, 2019
TO AMEND PROVISIONS CONCERNING POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE CONTRIBUTIONS; AND TO PROHIBIT DIRECT CONTRIBUTIONS BETWEEN POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING APPROVED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES; AND TO PREVENT A PERSON HOLDING A CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICE FROM FORMING MORE THAN ONE (1) APPROVED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE.
TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR TAKING CAMPAIGN FUNDS AS PERSONAL INCOME; AND TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RUNOFF ELECTIONS FOR COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL OFFICERS.
CONCERNING FACILITIES OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES; AND CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS AND TRAINING.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE GOVERNOR TO ORDER THE MILITIA INTO SERVICE; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF THE MILITIA TO ADDRESS CYBERSECURITY THREATS AND CYBERSECURITY VULNERABILITIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REMOVAL OF AN OFFICER FROM THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROHIBIT ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIALS FROM REGISTERING AS LOBBYISTS.
TO REPLACE THE ARKANSAS STATUES IN THE NATIONAL STATUARY HALL COLLECTION; AND TO PLACE A STATUE HONORING HATTIE WYATT CARAWAY AND A STATUE HONORING JAMES C. MORRIS IN THE NATIONAL STATUARY HALL COLLECTION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR ETHICS VIOLATIONS; AND TO RAISE THE AMOUNT OF FINES THAT MAY BE LEVIED BY THE ARKANSAS ETHICS COMMISSION.
TO AMEND THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' POLITICAL FREEDOM ACT OF 1999 AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC RECORDS".
Thursday, January 31, 2019
CONCERNING THE SUPERVISORY POWERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
CONCERNING ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVES THAT ADDRESS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITIES APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF CORRECTIONS AND LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
CONCERNING THE FORFEITURE AND RESTORATION OF AN INMATE'S ACCRUED MERITORIOUS GOOD TIME.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SAMPLE BALLOTS; AND TO ALLOW VOLUMINOUS NUMBERS OF SAMPLE BALLOTS TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY OTHER MEANS.
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ETHICS AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE; TO AMEND THE TIMES FOR CERTAIN CONTRIBUTION AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
COMMENDING GUATEMALA FOR RELOCATING THE GUATEMALAN EMBASSY IN ISRAEL TO JERUSALEM.
TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO BUILD A PARKING FACILITY ON THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS.
Monday, January 28, 2019
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROCUREMENT OF DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACTS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING STATE CONTRACTS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COOPERATIVE PURCHASING.
TO AMEND THE DELEGATION AUTHORITY OF THE STATE PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROTESTS OF SOLICITATIONS AND AWARDS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CONTENT, TERM, AND REVIEW OF CONTRACTS PROCURED BY THE STATE; TO REQUIRE THE USE OF PERFORMANCE-BASED CONTRACTS; AND TO AMEND VENDOR PERFORMANCE REPORT REQUIREMENTS.
TO AMEND THE REVIEW AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE CONTRACTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VEHICLE LEASES BY STATE AGENCIES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRACKING AND REPORTING OF CONTRACTS PROCURED BY STATE AGENCIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT AND COMMISSION OF A NOTARY PUBLIC; AND TO ALLOW A NONRESIDENT SPOUSE OF A UNITED STATES MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER TO BE A NOTARY PUBLIC.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FILING DEADLINES FOR ELECTIONS INVOLVING AN INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW RESULTING FROM THE ARKANSAS CASINO GAMING AMENDMENT OF 2018, ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 100, REGARDING REQUIREMENTS FOR A CASINO LICENSE APPLICANT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, January 24, 2019
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PETITION REQUIREMENTS TO FORM A NEW POLITICAL PARTY; TO REQUIRE SIGNATURES OF THREE PERCENT (3%) OF THE TOTAL VOTES CAST IN THE MOST RECENT GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SAMPLE BALLOTS; AND TO ALLOW VOLUMINOUS NUMBERS OF SAMPLE BALLOTS TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY OTHER MEANS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROVISIONAL BALLOTS; AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT OF A PROVISIONAL BALLOT STUB IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
REQUIRING AN INMATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION TO FIRST EXHAUST ALL AVAILABLE ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES AS A CONDITION PRECEDENT TO FILING A CLAIM UNDER THE ARKANSAS CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1993 OR ANY OTHER STATE LAW.
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
APPLYING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
Monday, January 14, 2019
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT THE STATE OF ARKANSAS SHALL NEVER BE MADE A DEFENDANT IN ANY OF HER COURTS UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY LAW.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF DAYS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS IN SESSION; AND TO REPEAL THE FISCAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO REPLACE THE ARKANSAS STATUES AT THE NATIONAL STATUARY HALL; TO PLACE A STATUE HONORING DAISY LEE GATSON BATES IN THE NATIONAL STATUARY HALL; TO PLACE A STATUE HONORING JOHN R. "JOHNNY" CASH IN THE NATIONAL STATUARY HALL.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EXERCISE OF CONCURRENT JURISDICTION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AT THE JOHN L. MCCLELLAN MEMORIAL VETERANS' HOSPITAL.
TO DESIGNATE THE BOWIE KNIFE AS THE OFFICIAL STATE KNIFE.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE STUDY ON VETERANS AFFAIRS.