JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
Sponsor
Status
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Status
TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED UNDER THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REGULATE PUBLICITY RIGHTS; AND TO PROTECT THE PROPERTY RIGHTS OF AN INDIVIDUAL TO THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S NAME, VOICE, SIGNATURE, AND LIKENESS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE FREE EXERCISE OF RELIGION; TO ENACT THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE SUCCESSOR CORPORATION ASBESTOS-RELATED LIABILITY FAIRNESS ACT.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
CONCERNING PAROLE REVOCATION HEARINGS, LOCATION OF PAROLE REVOCATION HEARINGS, AND CUSTODY OF A PAROLEE DURING A PAROLE REVOCATION PROCEEDING.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 17 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES.
Monday, March 30, 2015
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF ABUSE OF A MINOR.
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS REVOLVING FUND TO IMPLEMENT THE ARKANSAS CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS ACT.
TO BE KNOWN AS THE PUBLIC SAFETY TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2015; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Friday, March 27, 2015
CONCERNING PRISON OVERCROWDING; CONCERNING PAROLE AND PAROLE ELIGIBILITY AND PROCEDURES; CONCERNING CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
REGARDING THE PAYMENT OF FEES AND EXPENSES RESULTING FROM CIVIL LITIGATION.
TO CLARIFY THE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES IN THE CRIMINAL CODE; TO REORGANIZE CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 5 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO PREVENT ADVERTISING FOR AND PROVIDING ACTIVITIES INVOLVING OR LEADING TO TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS; AND TO PROHIBIT HUMAN TRAFFICKING TOURISM.
CONCERNING THE CARRYING OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN ON CERTAIN PUBLIC PROPERTY AS WELL AS IN CERTAIN PUBLICLY MAINTAINED PARKING LOTS BY A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSEE.
CONCERNING THE USE OF DEADLY PHYSICAL FORCE IN DEFENSE OF A PERSON; AND CONCERNING CIVIL LIABILITY PROTECTION.
TO ENACT THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF ABUSE OF PUBLIC TRUST.
TO CLARIFY THE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES NOT CONTAINED IN THE CRIMINAL CODE; TO REORGANIZE CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO STATUTES INVOLVING CRIMINAL OFFENSES.
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
TO INCREASE PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN IN DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT CASES; TO KEEP SIBLINGS IN FOSTER CARE TOGETHER; AND TO PROVIDE AUTHORITIES AND ATTORNEYS AD LITEM WITH BETTER TOOLS FOR RESOLVING DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT CASES.
CONCERNING JUDICIAL, NONJUDICIAL, AND TAX SALES; AND TO REGULATE ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY.
TO ESTABLISH ACCOUNTING MEASURES FOR FINES, COSTS, FEES, AND RESTITUTION ASSESSED BY THE CIRCUIT COURT IN A CRIMINAL CASE.
TO PERMIT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION TO CONTRACT OR REACH AN AGREEMENT WITH A REGIONAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY TO HOUSE INMATES FROM THE DEPARTMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
TO PERMIT A COUNTY EMPLOYEE WHO WORKS IN THE COURTHOUSE AND WHO IS ALSO A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSEE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN A COUNTY COURTHOUSE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 24 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC RETIREMENT.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 23 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 26 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING TAXATION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 8 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 12 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS; AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO TITLE 20 CONCERNING A REFERENCE TO TITLE 12.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 4 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE, CONCERNING BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING EDUCATION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 27 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING TRANSPORTATION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 20 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE.
MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 5 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 1 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING GENERAL PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 11 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS.
MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 16 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 21 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 10 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 15 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 18 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PROPERTY RIGHTS AND INTERESTS.
TO BE KNOWN AS “THE COURTHOUSE DOGS CHILD WITNESS SUPPORT ACT”.
CONCERNING COUNTY JAIL REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE HOUSING OF INMATES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION OR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
CONCERNING THE PROCEDURES FOR ISSUING A WRIT OF GARNISHMENT.
Monday, March 23, 2015
CONCERNING THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT AND THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR THE FIFTEENTH DISTRICT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM; AND TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE OVERSIGHT OF COMMITMENT REDUCTION SERVICES.
CONCERNING THE SATISFACTION OF COURT-ORDERED RESTITUTION IN A CRIMINAL CASE THROUGH INTERCEPTION OF STATE INCOME TAX REFUNDS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AWARD OF ATTORNEY'S FEES IN ILLEGAL EXACTION LAWSUITS.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
TO IDENTIFY WHO MAY TAKE A JUVENILE INTO CUSTODY; TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO AN ATTORNEY AD LITEM WHEN A JUVENILE IS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY.
CONCERNING THE USE OF AN IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE.
PROVIDING FOR HOME CONFINEMENT AND ELECTRONIC MONITORING AS OPPOSED TO IMPRISONMENT FOR FIRST-TIME, NONVIOLENT OFFENDERS CONVICTED OF A FELONY AND SENTENCED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
TO CLARIFY AND REORGANIZE THE GENERAL VENUE STATUTES FOR CIVIL ACTIONS.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AUTHORITY TO ARREST; AND TO GRANT CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS PEACE OFFICER STATUS.
TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL FINE FOR A CRIMINAL OFFENSE IN WHICH A CHILD WAS THE VICTIM OR THAT WAS COMMITTED IN THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD.
TO PERMIT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION TO CONTRACT OR REACH AN AGREEMENT WITH A REGIONAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY TO HOUSE INMATES FROM THE DEPARTMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEABILITY OF A COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE AGREEMENT.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
CONCERNING THE SENTENCING OF A CRIMINAL DEFENDANT; CONCERNING ALTERNATIVE SENTENCES; AND CONCERNING PREADJUDICATION AND POSTADJUDICATION PROBATION PROGRAMS.
CONCERNING MEDICAL RELEASE OF AN INMATE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
LIMITING THE LIABILITY OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOR ACTS COMMITTED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN THE AGENCY'S EMPLOYMENT WHILE THE OFFICER IS WORKING FOR A THIRD PARTY OUTSIDE OF HIS OR HER NORMAL WORKING HOURS.
CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF A LETHAL INJECTION AT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ELIMINATE DUPLICATIVE ATTORNEY TITLE INSURANCE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS; TO TRANSFER REGULATION OF TITLE INSURANCE, TITLE INSURANCE AGENCIES, TITLE INSURANCE AGENTS, AND ABSTRACTERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
PROVIDE FOR A VALIDATED RISK AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT IN A JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PROCEEDING.
CONCERNING COURT COSTS IN THE CLEBURNE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.
CONCERNING THE CARRYING OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN BY A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSEE.
TO REQUIRE TRANSPARENCY OF ALL STATE CONTINGENCY FEE CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE ATTORNEYS.
TO AMEND THE MEANING OF THE WORD "MALICIOUS" WITHIN THE RECREATIONAL USE STATUTE.
TO CLARIFY THE DURATION OF JUDGMENT LIENS ON REAL ESTATE.
Monday, March 16, 2015
TO CLARIFY THE RIGHTS OF PUTATIVE PARENTS IN PROCEEDINGS REGARDING JUVENILES WHO ARE THE SUBJECTS OF PUTATIVE PARENT CLAIMS.
PROVIDING FOR CIVIL LIABILITY FOR WRONGFUL DISSEMINATION OF AN ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION TO INFLUENCE A POLITICAL VOTE.
ALLOWING FOR INCREASING THE RANGE OF SENTENCING FOR TRAFFIC OFFENSES AND INSURING FAIRNESS FOR COMMERCIAL DRIVERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DECLARATION OF A COMMON NUISANCE.
CONCERNING THE ROLE OF A PROSECUTING ATTORNEY REGARDING THE RELEASE OF REPORTS AND ANALYTICAL WORK PERFORMED BY THE STATE CRIME LABORATORY.
PERMITTING A PROCESS SERVER TO ACCESS CERTAIN UTILITY COMPANY OR UTILITY SYSTEM INFORMATION.
Friday, March 13, 2015
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SUSPENSION OF JUDGES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION OF JUDGES WHO ARE CHARGED WITH CERTAIN CRIMES.
TO ENACT THE PERSONAL RIGHTS PROTECTION ACT; AND TO PROTECT THE PROPERTY RIGHTS OF AN INDIVIDUAL TO THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S NAME, VOICE, SIGNATURE, AND LIKENESS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AWARD OF ATTORNEY'S FEES IN ILLEGAL EXACTION LAWSUITS.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEABILITY OF A COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE AGREEMENT.
CONCERNING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF AN ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION REGULATION.
TO ESTABLISH DUAL AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OVER THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING WHO MAY VIEW A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE EARNING OF MERITORIOUS GOOD TIME CREDITS BY AN INMATE IN A LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.
TO CREATE ADDITIONAL FORMS OF CUSTODY IN JUVENILE DELINQUENCY CASES.
CONCERNING THE ACTIVITIES AND DUTIES OF A COURT CLERK.
TO PROVIDE FOR EXTENDED SUPERVISION FOR CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS WHO WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR PAROLE, RELEASED FROM PROBATION, OR WILL BE RELEASED FROM THE ARKANSAS STATE HOSPITAL.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
CONCERNING ACTIONS TO CONFIRM OR QUIET TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY AND THE TIME TO REDEEM OR CHALLENGE TAX DEEDS TO REAL PROPERTY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DISPOSITION OF A FAMILY IN NEED OF SERVICES CASE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CONTENTS OF A FAMILY IN NEED OF SERVICES PETITION.
CONCERNING THE REORGANIZATION OF THE LOCAL DISTRICT COURTS TO STATE DISTRICT COURTS IN THE THIRTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
TO AMEND THE MEANING OF THE WORD "MALICIOUS" WITHIN THE RECREATIONAL USE STATUTE.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
TO GRANT CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATORS ACCESS TO THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM TO ENHANCE INVESTIGATIVE CAPABILITY.
TO EXTEND SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS TO PERSONS LEGALLY RESIDING IN ARKANSAS; CONCERNING RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
TO INCREASE THE THRESHOLD FOR AWARDING COSTS, LITIGATION EXPENSES, AND ATTORNEY'S FEES AGAINST THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO A PROPERTY OWNER IN A CONDEMNATION PROCEEDING.
CONCERNING RESTITUTION TO THE DEPENDENTS OF A VICTIM OF A FELONY INVOLVING VIOLENCE.
Monday, March 9, 2015
TO PERMIT PRIVATE BUSINESSES, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM MARRIAGES TO EXERCISE THEIR RIGHT OF CHOICE WHEN PROVIDING WEDDING SERVICES AND SUPPLIES.
CONCERNING THE CARRYING OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN BY AN AUXILIARY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
TO BE KNOWN AS “THE COURTHOUSE DOGS CHILD WITNESS SUPPORT ACT”.
CONCERNING THE "JOURNEY" PROVISION IN REGARD TO THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF CARRYING A WEAPON.
CREATING THE PARENTS’ BILL OF RIGHTS; PROHIBITING CERTAIN ACTIONS; SPECIFYING RIGHTS; CLARIFYING THE OBLIGATIONS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS; AND PROHIBITING CERTAIN ACTIONS WITHOUT CONSENT OF A PARENT OR CUSTODIAN.
CONCERNING LICENSURE AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS OF A LICENSED BAIL BOND AGENT; AND TO ESTABLISH TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF A BAIL BOND FORFEITURE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM; CONCERNING THE FORFEITURE OF A BAIL BOND WHEN A DEFENDANT FAILS TO APPEAR IN COURT; AND CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF THE BAIL BOND INDUSTRY.
CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF AERONAUTICS; TO RESTRICT THE USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND CIVIL LIABILITY.
REGARDING THE SALARIES OF PERSONNEL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF VARIOUS DISTRICT COURTS.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION.
CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE I, SCHEDULE II, OR SCHEDULE III CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WHEN THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE IS INSIDE A PERSON'S BODY.
Friday, March 6, 2015
CONCERNING THE GOVERNOR'S ABILITY TO PARDON, COMMUTE A SENTENCE, OR GRANT CLEMENCY WHEN A CONVICTED FELON HAS A TERMINAL MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS.
CONCERNING THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING FINGERPRINTING BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY; PERTAINING TO DUPLICATE RECORDS OF A CRIMINAL OFFENSE WHEN THERE IS AN ARREST FOR A PROBATION VIOLATION.
TO ALLOW PUBLIC ACCESS TO CERTAIN CRIMINAL RECORDS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CRIMINAL RECORDS IN ARKANSAS.
CONCERNING THE ANALYSIS AND STORAGE OF DNA SAMPLES.
CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE AND REPORTING DURING THE INVESTIGATION OF AN ACT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; TO BE REFERRED TO AS "LAURA'S LAW".
CONCERNING THE INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSES WHEN THE VICTIM IS NOT AVAILABLE TO TESTIFY.
TO PERMIT A PERSON CONVICTED OF A FELONY TO POSSESS A MUZZLELOADER.
Thursday, March 5, 2015
TO CLARIFY THE DURATION OF JUDGMENT LIENS ON REAL ESTATE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT.
TO ENACT THE PERSONAL RIGHTS PROTECTION ACT; AND TO PROTECT THE PROPERTY RIGHTS OF AN INDIVIDUAL TO THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S NAME, VOICE, SIGNATURE, AND LIKENESS.
TO CREATE THE INFORMATION PRACTICES ACT OF 2015; TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY TO RESTRICT ACCESS TO CERTAIN GOVERNMENT RECORDS CONTAINING PERSONAL INFORMATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AWARD OF ATTORNEY'S FEES IN ILLEGAL EXACTION LAWSUITS.
TO ESTABLISH A PUBLIC DATABASE FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF A SERIOUS DOMESTIC OFFENSE; AND TO CREATE A CRIMINAL OFFENSE FOR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS.
CONCERNING THE PENALTY FOR DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S LICENSE WHEN THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION IS THE RESULT OF THE PERSON DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED.
CONCERNING THE JURISDICTION OF A CIRCUIT COURT OVER JUVENILE MATTERS.
CONCERNING WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO BE AN EXECUTOR OF A WILL OR AN ADMINISTRATOR OF AN ESTATE.
CONCERNING THE APPLICATION TO TERMINATE A PERSON'S PAROLE OR PROBATION.
TO MODIFY THE CALCULATION OF PAROLE ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN INMATES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION WHO WERE SENTENCED FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-RELATED FELONIES.
TO ENSURE THAT POST-ADOPTIVE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO PREVENT RE-HOMING OF ADOPTED CHILDREN.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
PLACING THE SALARIES OF PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE INDEPENDENT CITIZENS COMMISSION; AMENDING ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 19, SECTION 31; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE AWARD OF ALIMONY AND MODIFICATION OF AN AWARD OF ALIMONY IN A DIVORCE CASE WHERE DOMESTIC ABUSE HAS OCCURRED.
CONCERNING MANDATORY COURT FOR DEPARTMENTS OF A DISTRICT COURT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DEPUTY DISTRICT COURT CLERK EMPLOYMENT AND COMPENSATION.
TO PERMIT AN ELECTED OFFICIAL WHO IS A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSEE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN THE COURTHOUSE THAT CONTAINS THE ELECTED PERSON'S PRIMARY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT.
TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS IN JUVENILE DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT CASES TO THE ATTORNEY AD LITEM; AND TO ADD NEW PROTECTIONS TO CHILDREN IN CUSTODY WITH REGARD TO JUVENILE DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT CASES.
TO INCREASE PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN IN DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT CASES; TO KEEP SIBLINGS IN FOSTER CARE TOGETHER; AND TO PROVIDE AUTHORITIES AND ATTORNEYS AD LITEM WITH BETTER TOOLS FOR RESOLVING DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT CASES.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYER" AND THE HATE OFFENSE AND RETALIATION PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1993.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING THE VICTIM INFORMATION PROVIDED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT IN CASES INVOLVING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF "LAURA'S CARD".
CONCERNING CONTINUING TRAINING IN THE INVESTIGATION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES BY CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
REQUIRING THAT CERTAIN JUVENILES FIRST BE CONVICTED OR FOUND DELINQUENT BEFORE A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MAY TAKE HIS OR HER FINGERPRINTS.
Monday, March 2, 2015
TO BE KNOWN AS THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ACT OF 2015; TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY AND REDUCE THE PRISON POPULATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE DISPOSITION OF SEIZED PROPERTY.
TO PROVIDE LIMITED IMMUNITY FROM CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL TO PERSONS UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE WHO ACT RESPONSIBLY DURING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE USE OF A VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT DURING AN INMATE'S PAROLE DETERMINATION.
CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF A DNA SAMPLE FROM A PERSON ARRESTED FOR A FELONY OFFENSE; AND CONCERNING REMOVAL AND DESTRUCTION OF A DNA RECORD AND DNA SAMPLE.
TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; AND TO RELEASE AN EXTENDED JUVENILE JURISDICTION OFFENDER UPON REACHING THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE.
TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR DRAWING DNA SAMPLES FROM JUVENILES ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT.
TO REGULATE THE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES OF DEALERS IN SECONDHAND GOODS; AND TO HELP THE RIGHTFUL OWNER RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY.
CONCERNING COUNTY JAIL REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE HOUSING OF INMATES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION OR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
TO REPEAL DOWER AND CURTESY RIGHTS; AND TO CREATE THE SURVIVING SPOUSE MARITAL SHARE.
TO PREVENT ADVERTISING FOR AND PROVIDING ACTIVITIES INVOLVING OR LEADING TO TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS; AND TO PROHIBIT HUMAN TRAFFICKING TOURISM.
TO CREATE THE SUCCESSOR CORPORATION ASBESTOS-RELATED LIABILITY FAIRNESS ACT.
Friday, February 27, 2015
CONCERNING SEX OFFENDER DISCLOSURE AND NOTIFICATION OF NURSING HOMES AND OTHER RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES.
CONCERNING THE CARRYING OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN ON CERTAIN PUBLIC PROPERTY AS WELL AS IN CERTAIN PUBLICLY MAINTAINED PARKING LOTS BY A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSEE.
CONCERNING THE CARRYING OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN BY A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSEE IN PUBLIC HOUSING.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
CONCERNING THE DISTRICT COURT RECORD RETENTION SCHEDULE.
PERTAINING TO PLACEMENT IN A COMMUNITY CORRECTION CENTER.
CONCERNING PAROLE RULES AND THE AWARD OF PAROLE; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
TO REVISE CERTAIN EMINENT DOMAIN LAWS THAT ARISE OUT OF PROPERTY RIGHTS SECURED UNDER THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 2, § 22.
CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE CHIEF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF A JURISDICTION MAKE CERTAIN CERTIFICATIONS CONCERNING THE RECEIPT OR MANUFACTURE OF A FIREARM.
CONCERNING THE FEE FOR FILING AND ISSUING A WRIT.
TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED UNDER THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION; TO DECLARE AMERICAN LAWS FOR AMERICAN COURTS.
TO DEFINE THE TERM "PENDING CHARGE" AS IT PERTAINS TO THE OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO APPEAR.
CONCERNING RESTITUTION ORDERS IN DISTRICT COURTS THAT ARE THE RESULT OF A CRIMINAL PROCEEDING.
TO REPEAL A PORTION OF THE LAW CONCERNING JUDICIAL DISCIPLINE THAT HAS BEEN HELD UNCONSTITUTIONAL; AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO THE LAW.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING JUDICIAL ETHICS; AND TO REQUIRE RECUSAL OF JUDGES WITH CONFLICTS ARISING FROM CERTAIN CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SUSPENSION OF JUDGES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION OF JUDGES WHO ARE CHARGED WITH CERTAIN CRIMES.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
CONCERNING THE AWARD OF MERITORIOUS GOOD TIME CREDITS TO AN INMATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AN AFFIDAVIT TO COLLECT A SMALL ESTATE.
CONCERNING THE LIMITATIONS PERIOD FOR INTENTIONAL TORTS.
TO INCLUDE AGE AMONG THE FACTORS CONSTITUTING DISCRIMINATION OFFENSES UNDER THE ARKANSAS CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1993.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
CONCERNING THE SATISFACTION OF COURT-ORDERED RESTITUTION IN A CRIMINAL CASE THROUGH INTERCEPTION OF STATE INCOME TAX REFUNDS.
Monday, February 23, 2015
CONCERNING THE CARRYING OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN BY A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSEE INTO A POLLING PLACE.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PERSON" IN THE ARKANSAS CRIMINAL CODE; TO PROVIDE THAT ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES AGAINST A PERSON CAN BE COMMITTED AGAINST AN UNBORN CHILD.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
CONCERNING THE RECOVERY OF UNPAID PUBLIC DEFENDER USER FEES.
TO PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF TRUST SETTLORS FROM FEDERAL TAXATION.
TO REVISE THE FAMILY SUPPORT CHART TO REFLECT PAYOR AND RECIPIENT INCOME.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
TO PERMIT A PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OR A DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TO HAVE HIS OR HER POST OFFICE BOX LISTED AS HIS OR HER ADDRESS ON HIS OR HER DRIVER'S LICENSE.
TO CRIMINALIZE THE DISTRIBUTION OF IMAGES OR RECORDINGS OF A SEXUAL NATURE TO HARASS, FRIGHTEN, INTIMIDATE, THREATEN, OR ABUSE A FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER OR PERSON FROM A DATING RELATIONSHIP.
CONCERNING THE FEES ASSESSED FOR AN ALCOHOL TREATMENT OR EDUCATION PROGRAM ORDERED FOR CERTAIN PERSONS ARRESTED FOR OR CONVICTED OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED.
CONCERNING THE REORGANIZATION OF THE LOCAL DISTRICT COURTS TO STATE DISTRICT COURTS IN THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
AN ACT CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION; CONCERNING UNLAWFUL MARKINGS INTENDED TO RESEMBLE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR VEHICLE; AND CONCERNING A COURT ORDER FOR IMMEDIATE REMOVAL.
TO CREATE A GOOD SAMARITAN LAW FOR ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS; AND TO PROVIDE PROTECTION TO CERTAIN ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS PROVIDING VOLUNTEER SERVICES.
Friday, February 13, 2015
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PERSON" IN THE ARKANSAS CRIMINAL CODE; TO PROVIDE THAT ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES AGAINST A PERSON CAN BE COMMITTED AGAINST AN UNBORN CHILD.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
TO CREATE THE TRANSPARENCY IN PRIVATE ATTORNEY CONTRACTS ACT; AND TO REGULATE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S PROCUREMENT OF CERTAIN CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE ATTORNEYS.
COMBINING THE OFFENSES OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED AND BOATING WHILE INTOXICATED; CONCERNING THE OMNIBUS DWI ACT, THE UNDERAGE DUI LAW, SUSPENSIONS OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
TO AUTHORIZE A SHERIFF TO DELIVER A STATE INMATE TO THE NEAREST STATE PRISON OR CORRECTIONAL UNIT.
CONCERNING PAROLE REVOCATION HEARINGS, LOCATION OF PAROLE REVOCATION HEARINGS, AND CUSTODY OF A PAROLEE DURING A PAROLE REVOCATION PROCEEDING.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
TO CREATE THE UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
CONCERNING THE SCOPE OF CERTAIN FIDUCIARY POWERS.
CONCERNING CERTAIN POWERS GRANTED TO A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF A DECEDENT'S ESTATE.
CONCERNING THE USE OF AN UNMANNED VEHICLE OR AIRCRAFT TO COMMIT THE OFFENSE OF VOYEURISM OR VIDEO VOYEURISM.
TO PROVIDE FOR DELAYED PAYMENT FOR CERTAIN METAL TRANSACTIONS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS.
Monday, February 9, 2015
TO ALLOW FOR ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSFER OF AN INMATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
CONCERNING THE ABILITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION TO ISSUE AN ARREST WARRANT; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
ALLOWING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION TO PARTICIPATE IN A PRIVATE SECTOR PRISON INDUSTRY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM.
CONCERNING PRIVATE SECURITY LICENSES, PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR CREDENTIALS, PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCY LICENSES, SCHOOL SECURITY OFFICER AND SECURITY OFFICER COMMISSIONS, AND POLYGRAPH AND VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINER LICENSES.
CONCERNING THE PROCEDURES OF SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND VERIFICATION; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
CONCERNING WHAT CONSTITUTES A SEX OFFENSE IN THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1997.
CONCERNING VICTIMS' RIGHTS IN CAPITAL PUNISHMENT CASES; AND TO BE KNOWN AS "ANDI'S LAW".
Friday, February 6, 2015
CONCERNING THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN EXPENSES INCURRED BY A PROSECUTING ATTORNEY IN THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT; AND CONCERNING PERSONNEL EMPLOYED BY THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
CONCERNING THE PROSECUTION OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED CASES.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW TO SUPPORT A FINAL ADJUDICATION FOR A CLAIM CONSIDERED BY THE COMMISSION.
CONCERNING THE PROCEDURES FOR ISSUING A WRIT OF GARNISHMENT.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
CONCERNING THE REORGANIZATION OF THE LOCAL DISTRICT COURTS TO STATE DISTRICT COURTS IN THE FORTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
TO ALLOW A PERSON EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER WHO IS OR WAS IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES TO RECEIVE A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
TO CLARIFY AND REORGANIZE THE GENERAL VENUE STATUTES FOR CIVIL ACTIONS.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
CONCERNING THE PROFESSIONAL BAIL BOND COMPANY AND PROFESSIONAL BAIL BONDSMAN LICENSING BOARD; AND REGARDING INVESTIGATORS BEING SPECIALIZED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
TO ENACT THE UNIFORM PARTITION OF HEIRS PROPERTY ACT; AND TO MAKE RELATED TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
CONCERNING THE USE OF DEADLY PHYSICAL FORCE IN DEFENSE OF A PERSON; AND CONCERNING CIVIL LIABILITY PROTECTION.
Monday, February 2, 2015
CONCERNING RESTITUTION TO THE DEPENDENTS OF A VICTIM OF A FELONY INVOLVING VIOLENCE.
TO ENACT THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY TO CHARGE A REASONABLE FEE FOR NONCRIMINAL FINGERPRINTING SERVICES.
CONCERNING THE USE OF DEADLY PHYSICAL FORCE IN DEFENSE OF A PERSON.
Thursday, January 29, 2015
CONCERNING A STATEWIDE ACCOUNTING OF ALL UNSUBMITTED RAPE KITS.
CONCERNING THE SENTENCING OF A PERSON UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE; ESTABLISHING THE FAIR SENTENCING FOR MINORS ACT OF 2015.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF BATTERY IN THE SECOND DEGREE.
Monday, January 26, 2015
CONCERNING LEVEL 4 SEX OFFENDERS RESIDING NEAR A CHURCH OR OTHER PLACE OF WORSHIP.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
CREATING ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR OFFENSES COMMITTED AGAINST AN ELDER PERSON.
CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF PERJURY AND CREATING THE OFFENSE OF CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION IN AN ELECTION.
TO ALLOW DEALERS TO PURCHASE SCRAP METAL FROM CERTAIN MINORS.
Thursday, January 15, 2015
CONCERNING THE USE OF AN UNMANNED VEHICLE OR AIRCRAFT THAT CAPTURES IMAGES; TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSES; TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL LIABILITY.
Monday, January 12, 2015
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED TO SELL PROPERTY UNDER JUDICIAL DECREES.
CONCERNING VICTIMS' RIGHTS IN CAPITAL PUNISHMENT CASES; AND TO BE KNOWN AS "ANDI'S LAW".
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