JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
Sponsor
Status
Friday, March 31, 2017
CONCERNING THE USE OF AN IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE.
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE FOR A CURRENT OR FORMER MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES; AND CONCERNING CONCEALED HANDGUNS.
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
CONCERNING THE VENUE OF CERTAIN LAWSUITS; TO PROMOTE JUDICIAL EFFICIENCY IN ACTIONS WHERE THE STATE IS AN INTERESTED PARTY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING A PARTY IN AN ACTION FOR DECLARATORY RELIEF; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, March 27, 2017
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE TO PREVENT FRAUDULENT LIEN FILINGS.
CONCERNING THE FILING OF MULTIPLE FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS BY INMATES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
CONCERNING OFFENSES INVOLVING INTERFERENCE WITH EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL OR FIRST RESPONDERS; AND ESTABLISHING CIVIL LIABILITY.
CONCERNING POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN ON THE PREMISES AND ON THE GROUNDS OF A TEACHING HOSPITAL AND OTHER LOCATIONS; AND CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN AT A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY OR PRIVATE COLLEGE.
REQUIRING A PERSON CONVICTED OF AN OFFENSE USING A COMPUTER OR THE INTERNET TO PAY AN ADDITIONAL FEE; AND TO CREATE A FEE.
CONCERNING CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD "SKIMMING"; AND AMENDING THE OFFENSE OF FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD.
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
CONCERNING BAIL, BAIL BOND COMPANIES, AND THE PROFESSIONAL BAIL BOND COMPANY AND PROFESSIONAL BAIL BONDSMAN LICENSING BOARD; AND CONCERNING BAIL BONDSMEN EDUCATION AND TRAINING.
CONCERNING A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER ON THE CAMPUS OF A PRIVATE SCHOOL.
CONCERNING THE REGISTRATION OF CONVICTED SEX OFFENDERS ON THE ARKANSAS SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY; CONCERNING REQUIRED INFORMATION ON THE ARKANSAS SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY; AND CONCERNING IN-PERSON REPORTING.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "NEGLECT" AND THE LAW CONCERNING CLOSURES OF CHILD MALTREATMENT INVESTIGATIONS; AND TO MAKE CERTAIN ACTS OF A PARENT, GUARDIAN, CUSTODIAN, OR FOSTER PARENT NONCRIMINAL.
REQUIRING A PERSON WHO HAS THREE OR MORE PREVIOUS COMMITMENTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION TO SERVE AT LEAST EIGHTY PERCENT OF HIS OR HER SENTENCE FOR HIS OR HER NEXT COMMITMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT BEFORE BEING ELIGIBLE FOR PAROLE.
Monday, March 20, 2017
TO PROHIBIT THE AWARD OF ALIMONY TO PERSONS CONVICTED OF A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSE.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF POSSESSION OF A FIREARM WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED UNDER THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION AND THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION; AND TO DECLARE AMERICAN LAWS FOR AMERICAN COURTS.
CONCERNING AN AUXILIARY LAW ENFORCEMENT OR A RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CARRYING A CONCEALED HANDGUN; AND CONCERNING RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF A UNITED STATES POSTAL INSPECTOR TO MAKE AN ARREST IN THE STATE.
Friday, March 17, 2017
CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL FINE FOR CRIMINAL OFFENSES COMMITTED AGAINST OR IN THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD AND THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL FINE FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS COMMITTED IN THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD.
Thursday, March 16, 2017
CONCERNING SEXUAL ASSAULT MEDICAL LEGAL EXAMINATIONS; AND CONCERNING THE COLLECTION AND TESTING OF DNA DURING A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION.
CONCERNING CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS; AND CONCERNING THE CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS REVOLVING FUND.
CONCERNING THE PREPARATION OF A RACIAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR CERTAIN BILLS FILED WITH THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
CONCERNING BODY CAMERAS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; AND TO ESTABLISH INCENTIVES FOR THE USE OF BODY CAMERAS AND BODY CAMERA DATA STORAGE.
TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM STANDARD FOR DATA COLLECTION AMONG LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.
TO AMEND THE IMPLIED CONSENT LAW IN RELATION TO THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING OR BOATING WHILE INTOXICATED.
CONCERNING A SUSPENDED IMPOSITION OF SENTENCE; CONCERNING A CRIMINAL CONVICTION; AND CONCERNING SUSPENDING AN IMPOSITION OF SENTENCE WHEN A PERSON OWES RESTITUTION,
TO CREATE A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO ANOTHER PERSON'S PROPERTY.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER ACT; TO CREATE THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER FUND; AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR FUNDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS.
PERMITTING A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSEE TO POSSESS A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN HIS OR HER EMPLOYER'S PARKING LOT.
TO REPEAL DOWER AND CURTESY RIGHTS; AND TO CREATE THE SURVIVING SPOUSE MARITAL SHARE.
CONCERNING THE NEW BUSINESS RULE AND THE ABILITY OF A BUSINESS TO RECOVER LOST PROFITS IN LITIGATION.
CONCERNING THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY ON A DEFENDANT WITH A SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS.
TO PROTECT FREIGHT RAIL EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC TRANSIT EMPLOYEES BY ENHANCING THE PENALTIES OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES.
CONCERNING THE TESTING OF A FIREARM FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENTRY INTO THE NATIONAL INTEGRATED BALLISTIC INFORMATION NETWORK.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ALIMONY SUPPORT.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
CONCERNING THE PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF CERTAIN CIVIL CLAIMS; AND CONCERNING INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.
ESTABLISHING AN ENHANCED CERTIFICATION TO CARRY A HANDGUN; AND CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN.
CONCERNING THE LICENSE FEES FOR A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
TO PROTECT ACCESS TO PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT, RIGHTS OF WAY, PRIVATE REAL PROPERTY, AND PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE.
CONCERNING THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF A SMALL ESTATE BY A DISTRIBUTEE; AND TO CLARIFY THE VALUE OF PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A SMALL ESTATE.
TO AMEND THE STATUTES OF LIMITATION FOR FRAUDULENT INSURANCE ACTS.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS CONCERNING JUVENILE COURTS AND PROCEEDINGS.
Monday, March 13, 2017
TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSFER OF WIRELESS DEVICES IN DOMESTIC ABUSE PROCEEDINGS.
CONCERNING THE POSTING OF BOND TO RELEASE A PERSON FROM JAIL; AND CONCERNING THE POSTING OF BOND BY A MINOR TO RELEASE A PERSON FROM JAIL.
CONCERNING THE INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF DEATHS INVOLVING A POLICE OFFICER.
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM PARTITION OF HEIRS PROPERTY ACT.
CONCERNING THE CARRYING AND POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN; AND TO AMEND § 5-73-122.
Thursday, March 9, 2017
CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY, PUBLIC COLLEGE, OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE BUILDING AND CONCERNING PRIVILEGES ASSOCIATED WITH AN ENHANCED LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
CONCERNING ACCOUNTING PRACTICES IN CIRCUIT COURT AND THE OFFICE OF A CIRCUIT COURT CLERK; AND TO CREATE THE CIRCUIT COURT ACCOUNTING AND FINE COLLECTION COMMITTEE.
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
REVISED UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT.
TO CREATE THE GOVERNMENT NONDISCRIMINATION ACT OF 2017; AND CONCERNING RELIGIOUS LIBERTY.
TO MAKE A VIOLATION OF ARKANSAS CODE § 15-20-502 AN UNCLASSIFIED MISDEMEANOR; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
TO CLARIFY THE PURPOSE OF THE MINORITY BUSINESS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT; AND TO AMEND THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES UNDER THE MINORITY BUSINESS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT.
CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY, PUBLIC COLLEGE, OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE BUILDING; AND CONCERNING CONCEALED HANDGUNS.
TO ADOPT THE REVISED UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT IN ARKANSAS.
CONCERNING A CITIZEN'S RIGHT TO OBSERVE AND RECORD PUBLIC EVENTS.
CONCERNING THE CIVIL LIABILITY OF AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION THAT MAINTAINS A POLICY THAT PROHIBITS THE CARRYING OF A HANDGUN ON ITS PROPERTY AND THE LIABILITY OF THE INSTITUTION'S GOVERNING BODY.
CONCERNING THE CIVIL LIABILITY OF AN ENTITY THAT MAINTAINS A POLICY THAT PROHIBITS THE CARRYING OF A HANDGUN ON ITS PROPERTY.
CONCERNING A PERSON WHO FAILS TO APPEAR OR FAILS TO PAY A FINE; CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO APPEAR; AND CONCERNING COSTS, FINES, AND FEES ASSESSED TO A PERSON WHO IS INCARCERATED OR IN A HOSPITAL OR INPATIENT FACILITY.
CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE FOR A CURRENT OR FORMER MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES; AND CONCERNING CONCEALED HANDGUNS.
CONCERNING THE SENTENCES AVAILABLE FOR A CAPITAL OFFENSE.
TO REENACT CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW TO PROVIDE THAT MARRIAGE SHALL BE ONLY BETWEEN A MAN AND A WOMAN.
TO PROVIDE ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR A CRIMINAL OFFENSE COMMITTED BECAUSE OF THE VICTIM'S RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, ETHNICITY, ANCESTRY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, OR DISABILITY.
Monday, March 6, 2017
CONCERNING DISTRICT COURTS; TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; TO REPEAL UNNECESSARY STATUTES; AND TO CLARIFY STATUTES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR A LONG-TERM CARE EMPLOYEE TO CLARIFY THAT EXPUNGED, PARDONED, OR OTHERWISE SEALED OFFENSES WILL NOT DISQUALIFY AN INDIVIDUAL FROM EMPLOYMENT IN A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY.
TO REDUCE THE FEE FOR A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSE; TO CREATE A LIFETIME CONCEALED CARRY LICENSE; AND CONCERNING THE FEES FOR A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
TO PROHIBIT COMMERCIAL SURROGACY ARRANGEMENTS AND THE ENFORCEMENT OF SURROGACY ARRANGEMENTS.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING PREMARITAL AGREEMENTS.
CONCERNING THE FEE FOR VICTIM IMPACT PANEL ATTENDANCE.
CONCERNING THE INTENDED PURPOSE OF THE CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSING PROGRAM.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF INDECENT EXPOSURE.
CONCERNING FIREARM POSSESSION FOR A NONVIOLENT FEDERAL FELONY OFFENDER.
TO PROHIBIT THE AWARD OF ALIMONY TO PERSONS CONVICTED OF A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSE.
CONCERNING BAIL, BAIL BOND COMPANIES, AND THE PROFESSIONAL BAIL BOND COMPANY AND PROFESSIONAL BAIL BONDSMAN LICENSING BOARD; AND CONCERNING BAIL BONDSMEN EDUCATION AND TRAINING.
CONCERNING PAROLE ELIGIBILITY FOR A PERSON SERVING A LIFE SENTENCE OR A SENTENCE IN EXCESS OF FORTY-FIVE YEARS.
CONCERNING THE TEMPORARY ABATEMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT OF A PERSON TO PAY COURT-ORDERED CIVIL PENALTIES, COSTS, FEES, FINES, OR RESTITUTION WHILE THAT PERSON IS INCARCERATED OR CONFINED TO A HOSPITAL.
CONCERNING THE PROCUREMENT OF A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN BY A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC ABUSE.
CONCERNING THE CONCEALED CARRY OF A HANDGUN BY A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSEE INSIDE A COURTHOUSE.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF CARRYING A WEAPON IN A PROHIBITED PLACE; AND CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 12 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 16 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ADOPT THE UNIFORM UNSWORN FOREIGN DECLARATIONS ACT.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
TO AMEND THE OBLIGATIONS OF AN OPERATOR OF A VESSEL INVOLVED IN A COLLISION OR ACCIDENT; AND TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
CONCERNING A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE SCOPE OF WHERE A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY CARRY AND POSSESS A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
REGARDING THE SALARIES OF PERSONNEL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF VARIOUS DISTRICT COURTS.
CONCERNING THE FINES AND FEES ASSESSED TO A PERSON WHO IS INCARCERATED.
CONCERNING POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN BY A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSEE; PERMITTING THE CONCEALED CARRY OF A HANDGUN BY A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSEE INTO A PUBLICALLY OWNED BUILDING OR FACILITY.
CONCERNING A PARTY IN AN ACTION FOR DECLARATORY RELIEF; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF POSSESSION OF A FIREARM WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF SEXUAL EXTORTION; INCLUDING SEXUAL EXTORTION AS A DISQUALIFYING OFFENSE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT OR LICENSURE; AND TO INCLUDE SEXUAL EXTORTION AS AN OFFENSE REQUIRING REGISTRATION AS A SEX OFFENDER.
AMENDING THE BURDEN OF PROOF REQUIRED DURING THE SENTENCING PHASE OF A TRIAL WHEN THE STATE SEEKS THE DEATH PENALTY.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
TO COMMEMORATE THE NINETY-FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT RULING IN MOORE V. DEMPSEY.
CONCERNING THE SENTENCING OF A PERSON UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND ESTABLISHING THE FAIR SENTENCING OF MINORS ACT OF 2017.
CONCERNING DRAFTS OF CORRECTIVE LEGISLATION PREPARED BY THE STAFF OF THE ARKANSAS CODE REVISION COMMISSION.
CONCERNING THE QUALIFICATIONS TO BE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
CONCERNING THE FUNDING OF EXPENSES AND EMPLOYEES OF THE PHILLIPS COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY IN THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
REMOVING REFERENCES IN THE ARKANSAS CODE TO JURY COMMISSIONERS, WHICH NO LONGER EXIST.
CLARIFYING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS NATURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION.
TO MAKE LEGISLATIVE CORRECTIONS AND TO REPEAL OBSOLETE LAWS CONTAINED IN TITLE 27 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
CONCERNING PAROLE ELIGIBILITY OF A PERSON INCARCERATED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
TO AMEND AND CLARIFY THE DISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1993.
TO CREATE A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO ANOTHER PERSON'S PROPERTY.
Monday, February 27, 2017
TO ESTABLISH MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE AS A SEVENTY-PERCENT CRIME.
TO MAKE LEGISLATIVE CORRECTIONS TO AND REPEAL OBSOLETE LAWS CONTAINED IN TITLE 27 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF JUSTICE DONALD CORBIN AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY ACT OF 2017.
TO REMOVE A DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION AS AN AVAILABLE PENALTY FOR OFFENSES NOT RELATED TO DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE.
CONCERNING A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER ON THE CAMPUS OF A PRIVATE SCHOOL.
CONCERNING THE TRACKING OF AND ACCUMULATION OF DATA CONCERNING THE FAMILIAL OR RESIDENTIAL STATUS OF A VICTIM OF A SEX OFFENSE.
TO CLARIFY THE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED FOR AN APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE OF A CHILD CARE FACILITY OR A CHURCH-EXEMPT CHILD CARE FACILITY.
Friday, February 24, 2017
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING OR BOATING WHILE INTOXICATED; AND CONCERNING THE DISPOSITION OF A DEFENDANT CONVICTED OF DRIVING OR BOATING WHILE INTOXICATED.
Thursday, February 23, 2017
TO BE KNOWN AS THE MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALTY COURT ACT OF 2017; AND CONCERNING MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALTY COURTS.
TO CREATE A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO ANOTHER PERSON'S PROPERTY.
CONCERNING INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS BY A PERSON WHO OWES COURT COSTS, FINES, OR RESTITUTION TO A CIRCUIT COURT.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE THIRD DEGREE.
TO MAKE LEGISLATIVE CORRECTIONS AND TO REPEAL OBSOLETE LAWS FOUND IN TITLE 27 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF A SMALL ESTATE BY A DISTRIBUTEE; AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED AFTER A CLAIM IS FILED AGAINST A SMALL ESTATE.
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
TO CREATE THE WRONGFUL BIRTH CIVIL LIABILITY PROTECTION ACT.
CONCERNING A WARRANTLESS ARREST FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE.
TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM UNATTENDED LOADED FIREARMS; AND TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF NEGLIGENTLY ALLOWING ACCESS TO A FIREARM BY A CHILD.
TO PROTECT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE; AND PROHIBITING A PERSON CONVICTED OF MISDEMEANOR DOMESTIC BATTERING FROM POSSESSING A FIREARM.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 23 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES.
Monday, February 20, 2017
CREATING A SENTENCE ENHANCEMENT FOR CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES TARGETING A CURRENT OR FORMER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, FIRST RESPONDER, OR HIS OR HER FAMILY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW AN OUT-OF-STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO FOLLOW A VEHICLE INTO ARKANSAS TO INVESTIGATE A FELONY OR THE OPERATION OF A VEHICLE WHILE THE DRIVER IS INTOXICATED, IMPAIRED, OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 5 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING CRIMINAL OFFENSES AND THE CRIMINAL LAW.
Friday, February 17, 2017
CONCERNING OFFENSES INVOLVING INTERFERENCE WITH EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL OR FIRST RESPONDERS; AND ESTABLISHING CIVIL LIABILITY.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF ARSON; AND CONCERNING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR ARSON.
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
TO ADD HUMAN TRAFFICKING TO THE DEFINITIONS OF ABUSE AND SEXUAL ABUSE WITHIN THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989 AND CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
ADDRESSING THE SEALING OF A PERSON'S FELONY RECORD WHEN THE PERSON IS A FIRST-TIME FELONY OFFENDER.
CONCERNING THE TERMINATION OF OBLIGATION TO REGISTER WITH THE ARKANSAS SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY; AND TO REMOVE A PERSON FROM THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY WHEN THE PERSON HAS DIED.
CONCERNING THE REGISTRATION OF CONVICTED SEX OFFENDERS ON THE ARKANSAS SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY; CONCERNING REQUIRED INFORMATION ON THE ARKANSAS SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY; AND CONCERNING IN-PERSON REPORTING.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSFER OF WIRELESS DEVICES IN DOMESTIC ABUSE PROCEEDINGS.
Monday, February 13, 2017
CONCERNING THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF IMPROPER USE OF OR ALTERING THE STATE SEAL.
Thursday, February 9, 2017
CONCERNING FITNESS TO PROCEED AND LACK OF CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY; AND CONCERNING A MENTAL EVALUATION OF A CRIMINAL DEFENDANT.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 25 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING STATE GOVERNMENT.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 15 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
TO MAKE LEGISLATIVE CORRECTIONS TO AND REPEAL OBSOLETE LAWS CONTAINED IN TITLE 27 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
CONCERNING THE CARRYING OF A FIREARM BY A PAROLE AND PROBATION OFFICER.
CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS COUNCIL FOR THE INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR ADULT SUPERVISION.
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Monday, February 6, 2017
TO BE KNOWN AS "SHANNON'S LAW"; AND CONCERNING THE POSSESSION AND SALE OF BLUE LIGHTS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT INSIGNIA.
PROHIBITING CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS FROM ENTERING UPON A PUBLIC SCHOOL CAMPUS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
PROHIBITING IMPROPER SEXUAL CONDUCT BETWEEN A PROBATION OR PAROLE OFFICER AND A PERSON BEING SUPERVISED ON PROBATION, PAROLE, OR OTHER COURT-ORDERED REASON.
TO REVISE CERTAIN EMINENT DOMAIN LAWS THAT ARISE OUT OF PROPERTY RIGHTS SECURED UNDER THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 2, § 22.
Thursday, February 2, 2017
TO PROHIBIT A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER FROM LIVING NEAR A FACILITY WHERE A PERSON WITH A MEDICALLY DIAGNOSED MENTAL DISABILITY OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY RESIDES.
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 12 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 16 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND THE COURTS.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER ACT; TO CREATE THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER FUND; AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR FUNDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF SEXUAL SOLICITATION; PROVIDING FOR IMPOUNDMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE; AND PROVIDING FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS EDUCATION FOR EDUCATORS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 17 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING EDUCATION.
Monday, January 30, 2017
TO BE KNOWN AS "SHANNON'S LAW"; AND CONCERNING THE POSSESSION AND SALE OF BLUE LIGHTS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT INSIGNIA.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF A SMALL ESTATE BY A DISTRIBUTEE; AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED AFTER A CLAIM IS FILED AGAINST A SMALL ESTATE.
Thursday, January 26, 2017
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR A PETITION TO QUIET TITLE; AND TO ABOLISH THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PETITIONER SEARCH VOTER REGISTRATION RECORDS.
CONCERNING CRIMINAL DETENTION FACILITY REVIEW COMMITTEES; TO REDUCE THE SIZE OF STATE GOVERNMENT; TO REDUCE EXPENSES; AND TO ENCOURAGE EFFICIENCY.
CONCERNING AN AUXILIARY LAW ENFORCEMENT OR A RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CARRYING A CONCEALED HANDGUN; AND CONCERNING RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
CONCERNING THE RIGHTS OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSEE.
TO AMEND THE GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE OR SEPARATION UNDER THE COVENANT MARRIAGE ACT OF 2001; AND TO ADD EMOTIONAL ABUSE AS A GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE AND SEPARATION UNDER THE COVENANT MARRIAGE ACT OF 2001.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 9 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING FAMILY LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 21 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 22 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC PROPERTY.
TO MAKE LEGISLATIVE CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 3 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 7 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ELECTIONS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 24 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS.
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 20 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 19 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC FINANCE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 26 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING TAXATION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 5 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING CRIMINAL OFFENSES AND THE CRIMINAL LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 23 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 4 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 14 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 13 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING MUSEUMS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 2 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING AGRICULTURE LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 8 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 11 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS.
CREATING THE OFFENSE OF POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN WHILE INTOXICATED; AND CONCERNING THE PLACES AND LOCATIONS A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSEE IS PROHIBITED FROM CARRYING A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF AGGRAVATED ASSAULT UPON A CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR AN EMPLOYEE OF A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY; TO PROVIDE A MORE SERIOUS PENALTY FOR KNOWINGLY DISCHARGING A FIREARM AT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
CONCERNING HANDGUN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES AND CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES WHO APPLY FOR A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE.
CONCERNING THE USE OF AN IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE.
CONCERNING THE POSSESSION AND CARRYING OF A CONCEALED OR UNCONCEALED HANDGUN; TO ESTABLISH A LICENSE TO CARRY AN UNCONCEALED HANDGUN; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT FOR JUROR ORIENTATION COSTS.
Monday, January 23, 2017
TO CREATE THE HELPING OUR PEOPLE EXCEL (H.O.P.E.) ACT OF 2017.
CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY, PUBLIC COLLEGE, OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE BUILDING AND CONCERNING PRIVILEGES ASSOCIATED WITH AN ENHANCED LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967 CONCERNING CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATIVE RECORDS.
TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS FROM DISCLOSURE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, January 19, 2017
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING THE FINES, FEES, AND COSTS THAT MAY BE ASSESSED FOR A VIOLATION OF THE MANDATORY SEAT BELT USE LAW.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
CONCERNING STATE DISTRICT COURTS; CONCERNING THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE CRIMINAL RECORD SEALING ACT OF 2013 TO ALLOW A STATE AGENCY OR BOARD ENGAGED IN THE LICENSING OF MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO HAVE ACCESS TO AND USE OF EXPUNGED AND SEALED RECORDS OF CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS.
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
TO ALLOW AN OUT-OF-STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO FOLLOW A VEHICLE INTO ARKANSAS TO INVESTIGATE A FELONY OR THE OPERATION OF A VEHICLE WHILE THE DRIVER IS INTOXICATED, IMPAIRED, OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
TO ESTABLISH A METHOD FOR A PERSON WHO WAS FALSELY ACCUSED OF A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO MAKE A CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR HIS OR HER EXPENSES PAID TO AN ATTORNEY IN DEFENSE OF THE FALSE ACCUSATION.
INCREASING THE AVAILABLE SENTENCES FOR CERTAIN SEX OFFENSES WHEN COMMITTED AGAINST A FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF HARASSING COMMUNICATIONS.
TO REQUIRE LIFETIME REGISTRATION ON THE ARKANSAS SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF RAPE WHEN THE RAPE INVOLVED THE USE OF FORCE.
TO AMEND THE OFFENSE OF DOMESTIC BATTERING IN THE FIRST DEGREE AND TO MAKE THE OFFENSE CONSISTENT WITH THE OFFENSE OF BATTERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE.
TO AMEND AND MAKE CONSISTENT THE OFFENSES OF SEXUAL INDECENCY WITH A CHILD AND SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE FOURTH DEGREE.
CREATING A SENTENCE ENHANCEMENT FOR CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES TARGETING A CURRENT OR FORMER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, FIRST RESPONDER, OR HIS OR HER FAMILY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, January 12, 2017
CONCERNING THE ENTRY UNDER CAUSE OF DEATH ON A PERSON'S DEATH CERTIFICATE WHEN THE PERSON WAS EXECUTED DUE TO A SENTENCE FOR A CAPITAL OFFENSE.
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
CONCERNING THE ABILITY OF AN AUXILIARY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN AND TO BE EXEMPTED FROM THE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
Monday, January 9, 2017
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYER" AND THE HATE OFFENSE AND RETALIATION PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1993.
CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE FOR A CURRENT OR FORMER MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "MARITAL PROPERTY" FOR PURPOSES OF DIVISION OF PROPERTY IN AN ACTION FOR DIVORCE.
CONCERNING CRIMINAL VICTIM NOTIFICATION; AND CONCERNING THE RELEASE OF A PERSON WHO COMMITTED A CRIMINAL ACT AND WAS ADJUDICATED TO HAVE A MENTAL DISEASE OR DEFECT.
TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED UNDER THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION AND THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION; AND TO DECLARE AMERICAN LAWS FOR AMERICAN COURTS.
CONCERNING POSSESSION OF A DEFACED FIREARM MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1968.
CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF INTERNET STALKING OF A CHILD.
TO AMEND CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES CONCERNING ABUSES OF PUBLIC OFFICE; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABUSE OF OFFICE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABUSE OF PUBLIC TRUST.
TO PROTECT CITIZENS WHO ARE VICTIMS OF JUDICIAL ETHICS VIOLATIONS; TO CREATE A CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST JUDGES AND JUSTICES WHO HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF CERTAIN OFFENSES; AND TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION TO JUDICIAL IMMUNITY.