JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
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Status
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Status
AN ACT CONCERING THE SALARIES OF JUDGES AND OTHER PERSONNEL OF VARIOUS DISTRICT COURTS.
TO REQUIRE PERSONS WHO VIOLATE ORDERS OF PROTECTION TO PAY FOR AND WEAR GLOBAL POSITIONING DEVICES.
TO AUTHORIZE AN ARREST WITHOUT A WARRANT IF AN INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITY TO PLACE A TELEPHONE CALL IN CERTAIN EMERGENCIES IS HINDERED OR PREVENTED.
AN ACT TO MODIFY THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR THE OFFENSE OF RAPE WHEN IDENTIFIED GENETIC INFORMATION IS PRESENT.
AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS HUMAN CAPITAL RESTORATION ACT".
Monday, April 6, 2009
PROHIBITING THE RELEASE OF THE IDENTITIES OR OTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSEES.
CONCERNING DEATH BENEFITS FOR COVERED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
Friday, April 3, 2009
TO GRANT SUBPOENA POWER TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE STANDARDS BOARD.
REGARDING WHICH OFFICIALS ARE NOTIFIED OF CERTAIN DEATHS.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
TO CLARIFY THE EXISTING PROCEDURES FOR CAPITAL PUNISHMENT BY LETHAL INJECTION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING EXPUNGEMENT AND POSSSESSION OF FIREARMS BY CERTAIN PERSONS.
Monday, March 30, 2009
TO AMEND THE ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR OFFENSES COMMITTED IN THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
CONCERNING THE PAYMENT OF COURT FINES AND COSTS WITH A CREDIT CARD THROUGH A THIRD-PARTY ENTITY.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
TO UPDATE THE REFERENCES IN THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATED TO THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION OF A LIBRARY PATRON.
TO HELP TO ENSURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF CHILDREN BY MODERNIZING AND UPDATING THE LAW RELATED TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT.
TO UPDATE THE PROCEDURE FOR ACQUIRING AN ACCESS EASEMENT.
Monday, March 23, 2009
TO ESTABLISH A RACIAL PROFILING HOTLINE AND TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL IN REPORTING RACIAL PROFILING.
TO AMEND THE JUVENILE CODE REGARDING JUDICIAL DETERMINATIONS OF WHETHER A CONFESSION OR WAIVER OF COUNSEL WAS MADE FREELY, VOLUNTARILY, AND INTELLIGENTLY.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 5 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
TO AMEND THE HEARING PROVISIONS OF THE REVISED UNIFORM ADOPTION ACT.
TO CORRECT A CODIFICATION ERROR IN TITLE 23 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO CREATE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FUNDING OF THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
Monday, March 16, 2009
CONCERNING JUVENILES, THE JUVENILE CODE, AND JUVENILE JUSTICE.
Friday, March 13, 2009
CONCERNING THE PAYMENT AND COLLECTION OF FINES, COSTS AND RESTITUTION.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
TO CORRECT THE SPELLING OF HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE IN THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.
TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN PERSONS FROM PURCHASING OR POSSESSING EMERGENCY LIGHTS OR SIRENS FOR A VEHICLE AND TO PROHIBIT THE INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY LIGHTS OR SIRENS ON A VEHICLE THAT IS NOT A LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE.
TO AMEND THE STATUTE OF IMPAIRING THE OPERATION OF A VITAL PUBLIC FACILITY.
AN ACT CONCERNING SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT CONVICTIONS FOR POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO MAIL CITATIONS.
AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS "RACHEL'S BILL" FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING PERSONAL WATERCRAFT SAFETY.
Monday, March 9, 2009
TO RESPECTFULLY REQUEST THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES DECLINE TO ENCOURAGE RENEWAL OF THE 1994 FEDERAL BAN ON "ASSAULT WEAPONS", AS THE BAN DID NOT DEMONSTRATE STATISTICAL EVIDENCE OF CRIME REDUCTION.
TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE CIVIL JUSTICE REFORM ACT OF 2003.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING THE OFFICE OF DISTRICT JUDGE.
TO REPEAL ACT 218 OF 2009 WHICH PROVIDES CERTAIN APPEALS FROM THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO BE MADE TO THE COURT OF APPEALS.
TO AUTHORIZE AN ARREST WITHOUT A WARRANT IF AN INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITY TO PLACE A TELEPHONE CALL IN CERTAIN EMERGENCIES IS HINDERED OR PREVENTED.
INCREASING THE FELONY CLASSIFICATION FOR NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE AND PROVIDING FOR A LICENSE SUSPENSION AND DWI ENHANCEMENT FOR A CONVICTION FOR NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE.
REGARDING A SEX OFFENDER'S PLACE OF RESIDENCE UPON RELEASE FROM CUSTODY.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEFERMENT OF A SENTENCE FOR A PERSON WITH A COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE.
TO REQUIRE SENTENCE REVIEW FOR ALL PERSONS SERVING LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE FOR CAPITAL MURDER OR A LIFE SENTENCE FOR A CLASS Y FELONY COMMITTED WHEN THE PERSON WAS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE.
TO INCREASE THE COLLECTION FEES ALLOWED TO COLLECT A WORTHLESS CHECK AND TO REGULATE HOT CHECKS.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE DEMOGRAPHIC PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE ACT.
TO DISCOURAGE THE FILING OF FRIVOLOUS INSURANCE CLAIMS; TO PROMOTE INFORMED DECISIONS FOLLOWING A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE LAWFUL OPEN CARRY OF HANDGUNS.
TO AMEND THE SCOPE OF REPRESENTATION BY ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED BY THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO ASSIST IN THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS.
TO AMEND THE RECORDING FEES CHARGED BY COUNTY RECORDERS FOR CERTAIN WRITTEN INSTRUMENTS.
TO ENHANCE THE ABILITY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO SURVEIL, DETAIN, AND SEARCH PAROLEES.
REGARDING RETIRED CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND CONCEALED HANDGUN ELIGIBIITY.
TO AMEND AND CLARIFY VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD TENANT ACT OF 2007.
TO AMEND THE STATUTE REGARDING VICTIM RESTITUTION.
TO CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM TO EXPLORE ALL POSSIBLE COST-SAVING MEASURES CONCERNING THE INCARCERATION OF PRISONERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 17-19-301 TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM COMPENSATION FOR GIVING BOND AND TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL FEES TO FUND THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY SUPPORT STAFF FUND.
TO ADDRESS THE PRACTICE OF NO CREDIT BAIL BOND FINANCING IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE CRIME OF FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD.
CONCERNING A SENTENCE STEMMING FROM A VIOLATION OF PROBATION.
AN ACT TO IMPROVE ADOPTION PROCEDURES IN ARKANSAS.
TO ENCOURAGE CITIZENS TO FILE LAWSUITS SEEKING RECOVERY OF MONEYS FRAUDULENTLY RECEIVED FROM THE STATE AND TO INCREASE THE STATE’S PORTION OF FUNDS RECOVERED IN MEDICAID FRAUD LAWSUITS.
TO PROVIDE INCREASED PROTECTION AGAINST THE UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.
TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF ARKANSANS TO OBTAIN JUSTICE IN COURTS OF LAW.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 15-32-603 TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR THE OFFENSE OF TIMBER THEFT BY A TRUSTEE.
CONCERNING WRITTEN CONTRACTS FOR THE SOLICITATION OF ADVERTISING.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORFEITURE OF A PERSON'S VEHICLE AFTER A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT CONVICTION FOR DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED OR FOR DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE DUE TO DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED.
TO INCREASE THE SENTENCES FOR REPEAT DWI OFFENDERS AND TO PROVIDE FOR FORFEITURE OF A PERSON'S VEHICLE AFTER A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE OR FOR DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE DUE TO DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED.
TO AMEND § 16-21-2501 CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT AND AUTHORITY OF INVESTIGATORS FOR THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
TO REQUIRE PERSONS CONVICTED OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED TO ATTEND A VICTIM IMPACT PANEL.
TO AMEND EMINENT DOMAIN LAW CONCERNING THE COMPENSATION PAID BY A CONDEMNING ENTITY.
TO CLARIFY THE DISTRIBUTION OF FINES COLLECTED RELATED TO UNLAWFUL TOWING OPERATIONS.
CONCERNING SUITS AGAINST PUBLIC FACILITIES BOARDS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 5-14-110 CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF SEXUAL INDECENCY WITH A CHILD.
Friday, March 6, 2009
TO ADD AGGRAVATED RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY TO THE LIST OF SERIOUS FELONIES INVOLVING VIOLENCE IN THE HABITUAL OFFENDER STATUTE AND AS AN UNDERLYING FELONY IN THE CAPITAL MURDER STATUTE.
TO ALLOW MONEYS DEPOSITED INTO THE DISTRICT COURT AUTOMATION FUND TO BE USED FOR TECHNOLOGY RELATED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS.
AN ACT CONCERNING SUBPOENAS ISSUED BY STATE AGENCIES.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
REGARDING CHEMICAL TESTS GIVEN FOR THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED.
TO SET THE TERMS OF COURT IN THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 27 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT.
TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT IF COMMITTED AGAINST CERTAIN PERSONS.
AN ACT REGARDING THE TERMINATION OF CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
CONCERNING THE SALE OF SHOTGUNS, RIFLES, AND AMMUNITION TO OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS AND FOR THE PURCHASE OF SHOTGUNS, RIFLES, AND AMMUNITION BY ARKANSAS RESIDENTS IN OTHER STATES.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 18 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 15 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF SEXUAL SOLICITATION.
TO INCREASE THE UNIFORM FILING FEES IN CIRCUIT COURT.
TO REQUIRE A CHEMICAL TEST OF THE BLOOD, BREATH, OR URINE OF THE DRIVER INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH DEATH HAS OCCURRED OR IS LIKELY TO OCCUR.
TO PROHIBIT THE IMPOSITION OF AN ACCIDENT RESPONSE SERVICE FEE.
TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION TO EXPAND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR INMATES QUALIFIED TO ENROLL IN COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY COURSES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE OFFENSES OF AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND ASSAULT IN THE FIRST DEGREE.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PENALTY CLASSIFICATION FOR THE OFFENSE OF DOMESTIC BATTERING IN THE THIRD DEGREE.
TO AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD FOR FINES, RESTITUTION, AND COSTS FOR CRIMINAL OFFENSES, TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR COUNTY JAILS, AND TO AUTHORIZE A LEVY TO DEFRAY THE COSTS.
AN ACT TO FURTHER DEFINE THE CRIMINAL ACT OF VOYEURISM.
AN ACT CONCERNING AN ARREST FOR VIOLATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION AND THE PENALTY FOR THE OFFENSE OF VIOLATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION.
AN ACT TO INCREASE DEATH BENEFITS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
TO REPEAL THE INVESTOR PROTECTION TAKEOVER ACT, § 23-43-101 et seq.
TO ENCOURAGE FAIR DEALING IN CONTRACTS BY REQUIRING HOLD HARMLESS LANGUAGE IN A CONTRACT TO BE CLEAR AND CONSPICUOUS.
CONCERNING THE USE OF DEADLY PHYSICAL FORCE IN DEFENSE OF A PERSON TO BE KNOWN AS THE CASTLE DOCTRINE.
TO PROHIBIT MORE THAN THIRTY (30) DAYS' NOTICE TO RENEW A RESIDENTIAL LEASE AND TO REQUIRE NEW OR DIFFERENT TERMS UPON RENEWAL OF A RESIDENTIAL LEASE TO BE IN WRITING.
CONCERNING THE PAYMENT AND COLLECTION OF FINES, COSTS AND RESTITUTION.
TO PREVENT EXPUNGEMENT OF A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE OF DOMESTIC BATTERY.
TO AMEND THE ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR OFFENSES COMMITTED IN THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
CONCERNING POWERS OF ATTORNEY, GUARDIANSHIP, OR OTHER LEGAL MECHANISMS AVAILABLE TO ASSIST AN ELDERLY PERSON OR AN ELDERLY MARRIED COUPLE IN MAINTAINING AN ESTATE.
Monday, March 2, 2009
AN ACT TO INCLUDE CELLULAR TELEPHONES OR OTHER COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES AS ARTICLES INMATES AT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION ARE PROHIBITED FROM POSSESSING OR USING.
AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR ESCAPING FROM THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION, OR A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, AND FOR FURNISHING AN IMPLEMENT FOR ESCAPE.
CONCERNING THE PAYMENT OF COURT FINES AND COSTS WITH A CREDIT CARD THROUGH A THIRD-PARTY ENTITY.
AN ACT REGARDING DWI IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF POSSESSION OF EXPLOSIVES BY CERTAIN PERSONS, TO ADD PROHIBITED CATEGORIES, AND TO CREATE A DEFENSE TO PROSECUTION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING SCRAP METAL DEALERS.
CONCERNING THE KILLING OR INJURING ANIMALS USED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING REPRIEVES AND NEW TRIALS FOR CONDEMNED FELONS.
AN ACT TO MAKE A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE OF PRACTICING AS A COUNSELOR WITHOUT A LICENSE A CLASS D FELONY AND TO CREATE A CIVIL PENALTY.
TO EXPAND THE LIST OF MANDATED REPORTERS OF SUSPECTED ABUSE OR NEGLECT.
TO INCREASE THE PENALTY CLASSIFICATION FOR INDECENT EXPOSURE FOR A PERSON IN A POSITION OF TRUST OR AUTHORITY OVER THE VICTIM.
TO REQUIRE PERSONS WHO VIOLATE ORDERS OF PROTECTION TO PAY FOR AND WEAR GLOBAL POSITIONING DEVICES.
TO CLARIFY THE EXISTING PROCEDURES FOR CAPITAL PUNISHMENT BY LETHAL INJECTION.
TO REQUIRE PAROLEES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION TO SERVE THEIR PAROLE LIVING IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH HE OR SHE WAS CONVICTED FOR THE CRIME FOR WHICH HE OR SHE IS NOW BEING PAROLED.
Friday, February 27, 2009
TO PROVIDE THAT THE DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES CHAPTER OF THE ARKANSAS CODE DOES NOT APPLY TO ACTIONS THAT ARISE OUT OF AN UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW CLAIM.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
TO ALLOW MERITORIOUS GOOD TIME FOR PERSONS SENTENCED UNDER THE SEVENTY-PERCENT RULE REGARDLESS OF THE DATE OF THE OFFENSE.
CONCERNING THE PROCEDURE FOR SEALING CRIMINAL RECORDS.
TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS ARRESTED FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED BY THE USE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OR REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO TESTING ARE INELIGIBLE FOR AN IGNITION INTERLOCK RESTRICTED DRIVING PERMIT.
AN ACT CONCERING THE SALARIES OF JUDGES AND OTHER PERSONNEL OF VARIOUS DISTRICT COURTS.
TO MAKE THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT A DIVISION A PROSECUTOR.
TO CREATE THE PRIVATE PROPERTY PROTECTION ACT TO ENHANCE THE PENALTIES FOR THEFT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN AN AREA DECLARED TO BE UNDER A STATE OF EMERGENCY BY THE GOVERNOR.
CONCERNING CLAIMS FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES AND LITIGATION EXPENSES AGAINST THE STATE OF ARKANSAS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
AN ACT TO AMEND AND CLARIFY VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT ACT OF 2007 THAT CONCERN LANDLORD REMEDIES AND EVICTION PROCEEDINGS.
AN ACT REGARDING PREREQUISITES FOR A CONVICTED FELON TO REGAIN HIS OR HER RIGHT TO VOTE.
AN ACT REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF IGNITION INTERLOCK RESTRICTED LICENSES.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE CIRCUIT CLERK DETAILING ARREARAGES PAID IN NONSUPPORT CASES.
PROHIBITING THE RELEASE OF THE IDENTITIES OR OTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSEES.
TO PROVIDE THAT A SIGNATURE BY MARK IS BINDING AND LEGAL.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
REQUESTING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO IMMEDIATELY INTRODUCE AND PASS LEGISLATION TO IMPLEMENT A COURT FEE INTERCEPT PROGRAM SIMILAR TO THAT PROPOSED IN H.R. 6172 AND S.1287 IN THE 110TH CONGRESS.
COMMENDING JUDGE WILLIAM JAY RILEY OF THE EIGHTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS FOSTER YOUTH TRANSITIONAL PLAN.
TO CLARIFY THE JURISDICTION OF MATTERS INVOLVING JUVENILES AND THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR GUARDIANS OF MINORS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SERVICE OF A SUMMONS ON A BAIL BOND SURETY.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF STALKING AND TO ESTABLISH CIVIL LIABILITY FOR STALKING.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
TO PROVIDE THAT MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORTS SHALL NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES FOR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
TO PROVIDE THAT A SIGNATURE BY MARK IS BINDING AND LEGAL.
AN ACT CONCERNING DISBURSEMENT OF FINES FROM DISTRICT COURTS.
REGARDING WHICH OFFICIALS ARE NOTIFIED OF CERTAIN DEATHS.
TO CLARIFY THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARTIES IN AN ASSET FORFEITURE ACTION.
Monday, February 16, 2009
AN ACT CONCERNING COURT SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING SCRAP METAL DEALERS.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF A DNA SAMPLE FOLLOWING AN ARREST OR A CRIMINAL CHARGE FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE COLLECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND DISSEMINATION OF DNA SAMPLES.
Friday, February 13, 2009
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE LOOK BACK PERIOD FOR REPEAT DWI OFFENDERS FROM FIVE YEARS TO SEVEN YEARS.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN APPEALS OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ORDERS BE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE COURT OF APPEALS.
CONCERNING THE RELINQUISHMENT AND TERMINATION OF PARENT AND CHILD RELATIONSHIP.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES AND CONCERNING THE LIMITATIONS PERIOD AFTER A DECEDENT'S DEATH.
TO ADD ALPENA AND SALESVILLE TO THE LIST OF CITY COURTS TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH DISTRICT COURTS.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
TO EXTEND IMMUNITY TO CERTAIN DENTAL RESIDENTS AND FACULTY.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT OF 1991.
Monday, February 9, 2009
AN ACT TO PROTECT PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN FROM REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE CAMPAIGN PRACTICE OF JUDGES; AND TO REPEAL § 7-6-103.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS VERSION OF THE UNIFORM DISCLAIMER OF PROPERTY INTERESTS ACT.
TO INCREASE DISTRICT COURT FILING FEES; ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL PILOT STATE DISTRICT COURT JUDGESHIPS; CONSOLIDATE CITY COURTS WITH DISTRICT COURTS.
Friday, February 6, 2009
TO EXPAND THE OFFENSE OF OBSTRUCTING GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS TO INCLUDE FALSELY IDENTIFYING ONESELF TO AN ANIMAL CONTROL OR CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
TO MAKE THE OFFENSE OF INTERFERENCE WITH A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER COVER ANIMAL CONTROL AND CODE OFFICERS.
TO MAKE THE OFFENSE OF BATTERY IN THE SECOND DEGREE APPLICABLE TO THOSE WHO CAUSE BODILY HARM TO ANIMAL CONTROL AND CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
TO CREATE A NEW CIRCUIT JUDGESHIP IN THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 12 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
TO AMEND SUPREME COURT RULE 5-2 AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 9 OF AMENDMENT 80 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
ENDORSING THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CANINE GOOD CITIZEN PROGRAM AND SUPPORTING ITS EFFORT TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO REMOVE CHURCHES AND OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP AS PROHIBITED PLACES FOR A LICENSEE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN AND TO ALLOW A LICENSEE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN CERTAIN PARKING LOTS.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
TO PROVIDE INCREASES OF FINES FOR MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES AND VIOLATIONS; TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR COUNTY JAILS; TO AUTHORIZE A LEVY TO DEFRAY THE COST OF INCARCERATING COUNTY PRISONERS; AND TO AUTHORIZE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS.
TO GRANT SUBPOENA POWER TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE STANDARDS BOARD.
TO PROTECT THE HEALTH OF INMATES COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AND TO ENSURE THAT ORDERS BY MEDICAL PROVIDERS FOR RESTRICTIONS ON WORK BY INMATES ARE FOLLOWED BY THE DEPARTMENT.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRANSPORT OF INMATES REQUIRED FOR LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE AWARD OF THE PISTOL CARRIED BY A DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION PAROLE OR PROBATION OFFICER UPON RETIREMENT OR DEATH.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRESCRIPTION OF RULES REGARDING THE DISCIPLINE OF INMATES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE A STRUCTURE, SELF-SUPPORT, AND FUNDING FOR THE PERPETUAL STAFFING AND OPERATION OF THE AUTOMATED COURT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
Monday, February 2, 2009
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 16 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATE FINGERPRINT-BASED BACKGROUND CHECK.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF POSSESSION OF EXPLOSIVES BY CERTAIN PERSONS, TO ADD PROHIBITED CATEGORIES, AND TO CREATE A DEFENSE TO PROSECUTION.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM FINES FOR VIOLATION OF A MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING EXTENDED JUVENILE JURISDICTION.
CONCERNING FEES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF WRITS OF GARNISHMENT AND EXECUTION.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 16-17-707 TO REMOVE LANGUAGE LIMITING DISBURSEMENT OF FINES FROM DISTRICT COURTS.
CONCERNING DISTRICT COURTS AND TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION.
CONCERNING CLAIMS FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES AND LITIGATION EXPENSES AGAINST THE STATE OF ARKANSAS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
TO PROVIDE A PARENT WITH AN OPTION TO WAIVE THE NUMBER OF DAYS FROM TEN TO FIVE TO WITHDRAW CONSENT OR RELINQUISHMENT OF PARENTAL RIGHTS FOR AN ADOPTION.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
TO DESIGNATE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 16-81-106(c) TO CORRECT A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR.
AN ACT TO REPEAL OUTDATED SECTIONS OF THE CODE DEALING WITH YEAR 2000 COMPUTER ISSUES.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
TO ALLOW THE SPOUSE OF AN ARKANSAS STATE POLICE OFFICER TO PURCHASE THE OFFICER'S SERVICE SHOTGUN.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE BURDEN OF PROOF REQUIRED TO CORROBORATE A DEFENDANT'S CONFESSION.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
AN ACT TO CREATE A COMMUNITY-BASED PROVIDERS TASK FORCE FOR COMMUNITY-BASED AND JUVENILE SERVICES AND TREATMENT.
TO REMOVE CHURCHES AND OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP AS PROHIBITED PLACES FOR A LICENSEE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN AND TO ALLOW A LICENSEE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN CERTAIN PARKING LOTS.
Monday, January 26, 2009
AN ACT TO LOWER THE BLOOD-ALCOHOL LEVEL THRESHOLD FOR REPEAT DWI OFFENDERS IF A PERSON IS DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED ON A LICENSE SUSPENDED BECAUSE OF A PRIOR DWI CONVICTION.
AN ACT CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF AN ORDINANCE REGULATING OR FORBIDDING THE UNSAFE DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 23 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
AN ACT TO AMEND AND CLARIFY VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT ACT OF 2007 THAT CONCERN LANDLORD REMEDIES AND EVICTION PROCEEDINGS.
Friday, January 23, 2009
TO MAKE THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT A DIVISION A PROSECUTOR.
AN ACT CONCERNING AGGRAVATED CRUELTY TO DOGS, CATS, AND HORSES AND RELATED OFFENSES AND CONCERNING ANIMAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF FRAUDULENT FILING OF A UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE FINANCING STATEMENT.
Friday, January 16, 2009
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF JUDGE RICHARD MOBLEY AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
TO CLARIFY THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO REPRODUCE, PAINT, OR ALTER A TEMPORARY CARDBOARD BUYER'S TAG.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
AN ACT CONCERNING PLACES WHERE A PERSON IS PROHIBITED FROM CARRYING A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
Monday, January 12, 2009
AN ACT TO PROTECT PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN FROM REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS.
AN ACT TO MODIFY THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR THE OFFENSE OF RAPE WHEN IDENTIFIED GENETIC INFORMATION IS PRESENT.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISSEMINATION OF CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PENALTY CLASSIFICATION FOR THE OFFENSE OF DOMESTIC BATTERING IN THE THIRD DEGREE.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE OFFENSES OF AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND ASSAULT IN THE FIRST DEGREE.
AN ACT TO AMEND DOMESTIC BATTERING IN THE FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE.
AN ACT CONCERNING AN ARREST FOR VIOLATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION AND THE PENALTY FOR THE OFFENSE OF VIOLATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE ARKANSAS REPORTS.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE CLOSING OF UNLICENSED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR CRIMINAL OFFENDERS; AND TO ALLOW CIVIL PENALTIES FOR OPERATION OF UNLICENSED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING.
AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTY RANGE FOR VOYEURISM FOR PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN.
AN ACT CONCERNING REGISTRATION OF ARSONISTS.
AN ACT TO FURTHER DEFINE THE CRIMINAL ACT OF VOYEURISM.
ALLOWING GRANDPARENTS AND GREAT- GRANDPARENTS VISITATION TO OCCUR WITHOUT REGARD TO WHICH PARENT HAS PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF THE CHILD.
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