PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Status
TO CREATE THE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE HIV TESTING FOR ALL DEFENDANTS CHARGED WITH CERTAIN SEX OFFENSES.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HUMAN HEARTBEAT PROTECTION ACT AND TO PROTECT UNBORN CHILDREN.
TO PROTECT PATIENTS BY ENSURING THAT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURES DO NOT INTRUDE ON THE PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP OR PUT COST SAVINGS AHEAD OF OPTIMAL PATIENT CARE.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES TO ENTER INTO COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTERS.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATIONS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE INCLUSION OF SERVICE SINKS IN CERTAIN BUILDINGS.
Monday, March 28, 2011
TO PRESERVE THE PROFESSIONAL INDEPENDENCE OF A PHARMACIST AND A PHARMACY; TO PROHIBIT INTERFERENCE WITH THE PHARMACIST-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP OR THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
AN ACT TO EXTEND THE OPERATIONS OF THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCES ON ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN AND ON SICKLE CELL DISEASE.
AN ACT TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH BY REGULATING THE PRIVATE OWNERSHIP OF NONHUMAN PRIMATES.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ABORTION PATIENTS’ ENHANCED SAFETY ACT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROTECT PATIENTS BY ENSURING THAT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURES DO NOT INTRUDE ON THE PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP OR PUT COST SAVINGS AHEAD OF OPTIMAL PATIENT CARE.
TO REQUIRE PETS ADOPTED THROUGH A POUND, SHELTER, HUMANE ORGANIZATION, OR ANIMAL RESCUE GROUP TO BE STERILIZED BEFORE THE ADOPTION IS COMPLETE.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF WAGES AFTER TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND TO PROHIBIT UNAUTHORIZED DEDUCTIONS FROM PAY.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE INTERSTATE RECIPROCITY FOR LICENSURE OF PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES.
AN ACT TO CREATE A CULTURAL COMPETENCE INTERIM STUDY.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS FOR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
JONATHAN'S LAW: TO ESTABLISH SAFETY STANDARDS FOR ANCHORING SOCCER GOALS ON PLAYGROUNDS AND OTHER RECREATION AREAS.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT EACH WOMAN WHO GIVES BIRTH IN A MEDICAL FACILITY RECEIVES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS DESCRIBING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME BEFORE THE WOMAN IS DISCHARGED.
TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 20 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE.
TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 11 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 CONCERNING LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS.
Monday, March 21, 2011
TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO MEDICAID PERSONAL CARE SERVICES IN DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE PRIORITY OF THE MEDICAID PROGRAM TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FROM THIRD PARTIES FOR CERTAIN MEDICAID COSTS.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK TRUST FUND ACT.
AN ACT TO DEFINE RED COUNTIES; TO REQUEST COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES AND TO REPORT ON COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES ESTABLISHED.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO ISSUE GENERAL PERMITS; TO CREATE PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE, REVIEW, RENEWAL, AND REVOCATION OF GENERAL PERMITS.
AN ACT TO SPECIFY MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND TO AMEND REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR DISCHARGE FOR ABSENTEEISM, MISCONDUCT, AND FAILURE TO ACCEPT SUITABLE WORK.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
AN ACT TO CREATE A STUDY OF ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING.
AN ACT TO MAKE CONSISTENT THE LAW REGARDING LICENSURE FOR PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES AND ADVERSE ACTIONS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT AND TO REGULATE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE AND PROCESSING CENTERS.
AN ACT REPEALING THE LEAD-BASED PAINT-HAZARD ACT OF 1997 AND CREATING THE ARKANSAS LEAD-BASED PAINT-HAZARD ACT OF 2011.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD TO COLLECT DATA FROM LICENSEES.
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD MAKE QUARTERLY REPORTS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEES REGARDING INFORMATION PROVIDED TO CREDENTIALING ORGANIZATIONS.
AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT CONSUMERS ARE NOTIFIED WHEN HAMBURGER MEAT IS NOT HEATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH STANDARDS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR THE TREATMENT OF MORBID OBESITY.
AN ACT TO IMPROVE ENROLLMENT OF ARKANSAS CHILDREN IN THE ARKIDS FIRST A AND B MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
Monday, March 14, 2011
TO ASSURE DUE PROCESS AND PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION IN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES ADJUDICATIONS.
Friday, March 11, 2011
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH MAY PROMULGATE RULES TO ESTABLISH FEES TO SUSTAIN THE PROGRAM OPERATIONS OF THE STATE RADIATION CONTROL AGENCY MANDATED PROGRAMS.
TO REVISE AND MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE CEMETERY ACT FOR PERPETUALLY MAINTAINED CEMETERIES; TO ENHANCE THE REGULATION OF CEMETERIES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR INFANT INTERMENT GARDENS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR PER DIEM REIMBURSEMENT FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES.
TO REGULATE COVERAGE OF IN VITRO FERTILIZATION PROCEDURES.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSFERABILITY OF CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS AND DETERMINATION LETTERS AMONG VARIOUS OPERATIONAL SECTIONS OF A SINGLE SERVICE PROVIDER.
TO REQUIRE CHILD-ONLY INDIVIDUAL HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE ROLE OF PHARMACISTS WITH REGARD TO EPHEDRINE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, OR PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE.
Monday, March 7, 2011
CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN RESPONDING TO HIGHWAY EMERGENCIES, THE RECOVERY OF COSTS IN RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES, AND CLARIFYING ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION.
TO REGULATE MOTOR CARRIERS IN RELATION TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS.
REGULATE THE FAIRNESS AND COMPETITION IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT.
TO REGULATE THE PERFECTION, FILING, AND ENFORCEMENT OF MECHANIC'S AND MATERIALMEN'S LIENS; AND TO CLARIFY THE STATE'S LIEN LAWS.
AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE PUBLIC INTEGRITY OF CERTAIN REGULATORY AGENCIES.
TO REGULATE EXEMPTIONS OF THE REAL ESTATE LICENSING LAW.
AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT AT LEAST FIVE MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY.
TO CREATE THE NON-LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON THE STUDY OF LANDLORD-TENANT LAWS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS HIV-AIDS MINORITY TASK FORCE.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "NEW FULL-TIME PERMANENT EMPLOYEE" TO INCLUDE EMPLOYEES WHO WORK AT HOME, AS THAT DEFINITION APPLIES TO BUSINESS INCENTIVES.
TO ESTABLISH THE PREGNANT WOMAN'S PROTECTION ACT.
TO PROVIDE PROTECTION TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMANTS AGAINST RETALIATORY DISCRIMINATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS REGARDING THE REGULATION OF UNSANITARY CONDITIONS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, FIXED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS, AND FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE ALL PUBLIC POOLS TO BE MAINTAINED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OR DIRECTION OF A CERTIFIED POOL OPERATOR.
TO DEFINE THE RELATIONSHIP OF AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR WITH A TRUCKING COMPANY THAT HE OR SHE MAY HAVE A LEASE AGREEMENT AND ENSURE THAT THE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR HAS ACCESS TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE.
AN ACT TO EXTEND THE THIRTY-DAY DISQUALIFICATION PERIOD FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AFTER DISCHARGE FOR MISCONDUCT.
TO REFORM THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LAWS OF THE STATE AND TO ASSIST THE FUNDING OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
AN ACT TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR EMPLOYERS TO RESPOND TO APPLICATIONS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND TO PROVIDE FOR ONLINE NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE ROLE OF PHARMACISTS WITH REGARD TO EPHEDRINE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, OR PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A MEDICAID PROVIDER FEE FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES.
TO AUTHORIZE THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO ENFORCE THE FEDERAL AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AND TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE.
TO REQUIRE THE PURCHASE OF ARKANSAS PRODUCTS FOR BUILDING PROJECTS OF THE STATE OR ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN PERSONS WORKING ON BUILDING PROJECTS OF THE STATE OR ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
TO REQUIRE THAT CERTAIN PERSONS BE GIVEN NOTICE OF BIDS ON BUILDING PROJECTS OF THE STATE OR ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE.
AN ACT TO MODERNIZE THE MINIMUM WAGE LAW CONCERNING BUSINESS SPECIFIC ADJUSTMENTS TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.
TO PROMOTE COMPETITION, INCREASE QUALITY, AND DECREASE COSTS IN THE HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET.
TO REQUIRE HIV TESTING FOR ALL DEFENDANTS CHARGED WITH CERTAIN SEX OFFENSES.
TO ESTABLISH CONSISTENCY IN THE LAWS CONCERNING ENGINEERS.
TO BRING SOLVENCY TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND, THE UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND, AND THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY SPECIAL FUND; AND TO FUND CLAIMS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS COMMITTEE AND TO AMEND THE NAME OF THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS COMMITTEE.
TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF CONSUMER CREDIT INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYMENT PURPOSES.
PROCLAIMING APRIL 13, 2011, AS ARKANSAS SHRM HUMAN RESOURCE DAY.
AN ACT TO CREATE A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT COMMITTEE WITHIN THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE HEALTHCARE FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE ACT.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT ABORTIONS IN STATE-OWNED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING BURIAL FURNITURE ASSOCIATED WITH HUMAN SKELETAL BURIAL REMAINS.
TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR TRANSITIONING SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED TO THE MOST INTEGRATED SETTINGS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THE ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT AS OR APPOINT A RECEIVER FOR PUBLIC WATER OR SEWER SYSTEMS THAT FAIL TO COMPLY WITH PUBLIC HEALTH LAWS OR ADEQUATELY OPERATE THEIR SYSTEMS.
TO REESTABLISH FAIRNESS, TRANSPARENCY, AND COMPETITION IN THE BIDDING PRACTICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLICLY FUNDED BUILDINGS, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND FACILITIES.
TO ENHANCE THE REGULATION OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS; TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS THAT ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE JURISDICTION OF THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD.
AN ACT TO EXEMPT ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT CENTERS FROM HEALTH FACILITIES SERVICES LICENSING.
TO MODIFY THE LAW CONCERNING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Friday, March 4, 2011
AN ACT TO REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR GASTRIC PACEMAKERS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE PAIN-CAPABLE UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO ENCOURAGE FINANCIAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG LOW-INCOME ARKANSANS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF WAGES AFTER TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND TO PROHIBIT UNAUTHORIZED DEDUCTIONS FROM PAY.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS OF ARKANSAS CONCERNING ABORTION.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR RECOUPMENT OF COSTS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY AUDIT BILL OF RIGHTS.
AN ACT TO DEFINE ARKANSAS RED COUNTIES AND TO ESTABLISH A REPORTING SYSTEM.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT ALL FACILITIES THAT PERFORM TEN OR MORE ABORTIONS EACH MONTH SHALL BE LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT CERTAIN HEALTH FACILITIES MAKE DATA ON INFECTIONS AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW ENACTED BY INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948 TO RESTORE THE STATUTORY INTENT OF THE 79TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM OF MISCLASSIFYING EMPLOYEES AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND TO INDIRECTLY AMEND INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948.
AN ACT TO ALLOW MEDICAID RECIPIENTS DIRECT ACCESS TO A CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN WITHOUT REFERRAL FROM A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN.
AN ACT TO RESTORE THE WORKER’S COMPENSATION CONCESSION FOR CHIROPRACTIC TO THE PREVIOUS LEVEL.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
TO ESTABLISH A MEDICAID PROVIDER FEE FOR SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THE ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES WAIVER ADMINISTERED BY DDS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO DEFINE THE INDIVIDUALS WHO QUALIFY AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES FOR PURPOSES OF OBTAINING MEDICAL RECORDS.
TO ELIMINATE DUPLICATION OF STATUTES REGARDING THE ADULT MALTREATMENT ACT AND THE MEDICAID FRAUD ACT.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE ROLE OF PHARMACISTS WITH REGARD TO EPHEDRINE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, OR PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE.
CONCERNING THE DESIGNATION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM.
JONATHAN'S LAW: TO ESTABLISH SAFETY STANDARDS FOR ANCHORING SOCCER GOALS ON PLAYGROUNDS AND OTHER RECREATION AREAS.
TO EXEMPT THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS FROM THE ELEVATOR SAFETY LAW.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR RECOUPMENT OF COSTS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY AUDIT BILL OF RIGHTS.
TO ALLOW THE INCIDENTAL SALE OF WHOLE MILK THAT IS NOT PASTEURIZED AND TO ALLOW THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH TO MAKE RULES FOR THE SALES.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
AN ACT TO ALLOW APPEALS REGARDING INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS TO BE HEARD BY THE INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
AN ACT TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS.
TO MANDATE THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT BE NOTIFIED IN THE EVENT THAT A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER TREATS A BURN THAT REASONABLY COULD BE CONNECTED TO CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE PRIORITY OF THE MEDICAID PROGRAM TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FROM THIRD PARTIES FOR CERTAIN MEDICAID COSTS.
AN ACT TO CREATE DEFINITIONS REGARDING THIRD-PARTY RECOVERY OF CERTAIN MEDICAID COSTS.
Monday, February 28, 2011
CONCERNING MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR 911 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATION CENTER PERSONNEL.
AN ACT TO SPECIFY MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND TO AMEND REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR DISCHARGE FOR ABSENTEEISM, MISCONDUCT, AND FAILURE TO ACCEPT SUITABLE WORK.
AN ACT TO EXPAND THE IMMUNIZATION REGISTRY TO BETTER PROTECT THE CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING FUND ACT.
AN ACT TO STREAMLINE THE PROCESS FOR CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS.
AN ACT TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR SICKLE CELL ANEMIA IN ARKANSAS AND TO REDUCE OVERALL HEALTH CARE COSTS.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN WATER SYSTEMS TO MAINTAIN A LEVEL OF FLUORIDE TO PREVENT TOOTH DECAY.
TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE MAY RECEIVE A STIPEND NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED TEN DOLLARS.
TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS UNDER NINETEEN YEARS OF AGE.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO RECOVER COSTS OF MEDICAL SERVICES FROM CERTAIN THIRD PARTIES.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
CONCERNING THE SALE OF AIR CONDITIONING PARTS TO SCRAP METAL RECYCLERS.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING BURIAL ASSOCIATIONS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING EMBALMERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, AND FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENTS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE ASSISTANCE THAT CHIROPRACTIC AIDES PROVIDE TO LICENSED CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIANS.
Monday, February 21, 2011
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS REGARDING OVERSIGHT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAMS BY THE OFFICE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION.
TO CREATE CRIMINAL PROCEDURES AND PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO PROVIDE WAGES, FINAL COMPENSATION, OR WAGE SUPPLEMENTS TO AN EMPLOYEE.
AN ACT TO ELIMINATE A GROWING EPIDEMIC IN THE PURCHASE OF PSEUDOEPHEDRINE AND SIMILAR DRUGS.
TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
CONCERNING NOTICE PROCEDURES UNDER THE ARKANSAS WATER AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ACT.
TO REQUIRE CHILD-ONLY INDIVIDUAL HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REMOVE INSURANCE RESTRICTIONS ON NONCOVERED DENTAL SERVICES AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, February 14, 2011
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF PHARMACISTS TO PROVIDE VACCINES AND IMMUNIZATIONS AND TO ADMINISTER CERTAIN MEDICATIONS.
AN ACT TO AMEND REQUIREMENTS FOR NOTICE OF CERTAIN INCIDENTS AT LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES; TO REMOVE FINES FOR VIOLATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
AN ACT TO REQUIRE LOW VOLTAGE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS IN NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION.
Monday, February 7, 2011
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE PHYSICIANS AND NURSES TO APPLY FLUORIDE VARNISH TO A CHILD'S TEETH AFTER APPROPRIATE TRAINING.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE DENTAL HYGIENISTS TO PERFORM DENTAL HYGIENE PROCEDURES FOR PERSONS IN PUBLIC SETTINGS WITHOUT THE SUPERVISION OF A DENTIST.
TO DESIGNATE APRIL AS PARKINSON'S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH.
AN ACT TO ADDRESS THE PRACTICE OF MISCLASSIFYING EMPLOYEES AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS FOR PURPOSES OF WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND TO INDIRECTLY AMEND INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948.
AN ACT TO EXEMPT COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS, FARMERS' MARKETS, AND OTHER SIMILAR FOOD SALES ENTITIES FROM PERMITS REQUIREMENTS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
TO ALLOW INMATES IN REHABILITATIVE PROGRAMS TO BE HOUSED AT THE ARKANSAS HEALTH CENTER.
AN ACT TO EXPAND THE IMMUNIZATION REGISTRY TO BETTER PROTECT THE CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO UTILIZE RADIO ENCRYPTION TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIAL PATIENT DATA.
TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE LICENSURE PROCESS FOR DENTISTS AND REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENISTS AND TO REMOVE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE REGARDING LICENSURE TESTING.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE KIDNEY DISEASE COMMISSION TO HONOR PERSONS WHO HAVE PROVIDED LIVING KIDNEY DONATIONS TO ARKANSANS IN NEED OF KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE MEDICAID GENERIC DRUG COMPETITION AND SAVINGS ACT AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CREATE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS FOR GENERIC DRUGS FOR MEDICAID RECIPIENT.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
TO AUTHORIZE THE CODIFICATION OF ACT 755 OF 2003, THE ARKANSAS COMMISSION ON EYE AND VISION CARE OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REPEAL THE LAW CONCERNING HAZARDOUS DUTY COMPENSATION.
COMMENDING CARE CAP CONNECTIONS COMMUNITY CANCER PROJECT FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR MARY L. PHILIPS.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT PRESCRIPTION DRUGS DELIVERED BY MAIL OR PRIVATE DELIVERY SERVICE BE SIGNED FOR BY THE INDIVIDUAL FOR WHOM THE PRESCRIPTION WAS WRITTEN.
Monday, January 31, 2011
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PROTECT MALTREATED ADULTS.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE POLICIES FROM OFFERING COVERAGE FOR ABORTIONS EXCEPT THROUGH A SEPARATE RIDER.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW CONCERNING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
AN ACT TO REMOVE THE SUNSET PROVISION PERTAINING TO FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT FEES.
AN ACT TO ENSURE THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF EXEMPTIONS FROM THE REQUIREMENTS TO TEST NEWBORN INFANTS AND FROM THE REQUIREMENTS TO IMMUNIZE NURSING HOME RESIDENTS.
Monday, January 24, 2011
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES TO BILL MEDICAID DIRECTLY FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF A QUALIFYING DIAGNOSIS THAT ESTABLISHES CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES TO ENTER INTO COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTERS.
Monday, January 10, 2011
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW CONCERNING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES TO CONDUCT REEMPLOYMENT INTERVIEWS TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
AN ACT TO ENSURE FREEDOM OF CHOICE IN HEALTH CARE FOR ALL ARKANSANS; AND TO PREVENT INVOLUNTARY ENROLLMENTS IN HEALTH CARE INSURANCE PROGRAMS.
TO ENACT THE REUSABLE SHOPPING BAG ACT; TO PROHIBIT A STORE FROM PROVIDING A SINGLE-USE CARRYOUT BAG TO A CUSTOMER; TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF REUSABLE BAGS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST A CONTRACTOR FOR KNOWINGLY EMPLOYING A WORKER WITHOUT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES.
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