PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION- HOUSE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
Sponsor
Status
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
TO ALLOW A PERSON WHO HAS AN ILLNESS THAT CAUSES HAIR LOSS OR IS UNDERGOING TREATMENT FOR AN ILLNESS THAT CAUSES HAIR LOSS TO USE A PRIOR DRIVER’S LICENSE PHOTOGRAPH UNDER LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES.
Friday, April 3, 2009
TO PROVIDE VOLUNTARY ALTERNATIVE DRIVER S LICENSES AND IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR ENHANCED IDENTIFICATION AND SECURITY PURPOSES.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
CONCERNING THE WEIGHT AND LENGTH OF EMERGENCY VEHICLES AND THE MOTOR VEHICLES THAT ARE TOWED BY EMERGENCY VEHICLES.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
TO ALLOW THE PERMANENT REGISTRATION OF A FLEET OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSING AND REGISTERING A MOTOR VEHICLE.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
TO REQUIRE TEMPORARY CARDBOARD VEHICLE BUYER'S TAGS TO BE LEGIBLE AND VISIBLE.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
TO CLARIFY THE USE OF AN ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE BY A PERSON WITH A SERIOUS WALKING HANDICAP.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION ACT.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE FOR COLD WAR VETERANS.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
TO PLACE REASONABLE RESTRICTIONS ON YOUTHFUL DRIVERS GRANTED A HARDSHIP LICENSE.
TO ALTER THE OFFICIAL ROUTE DESIGNATED AS CROWLEY'S RIDGE SCENIC HIGHWAY.
TO CLARIFY THAT THE WEIGHT LIMITATIONS FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE ARKANSAS NEW MOTOR VEHICLE QUALITY ASSURANCE ACT DO NOT APPLY TO A VEHICLE THAT HAS BEEN SUBSTANTIALLY ALTERED AFTER ITS INITIAL SALE.
TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT ALLOWED ON THE FRONT OR STEERING AXLE OF A VEHICLE.
TO ALLOW THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO ISSUE SPECIAL PERMITS FOR THE MOVEMENT OF SEALED CONTAINERIZED CARGO BETWEEN TWO (2) CONTIGUOUS COUNTIES.
TO ALLOW THE ISSUANCE OF A REGULAR LICENSE PLATE TO A PERSON WHO QUALIFIES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A MILITARY SERVICE OR VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE AT THE SAME FEE REQUIRED FOR THE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE.
Monday, March 9, 2009
TO CREATE THE ANIMAL RESCUE AND SHELTER TRUST FUND AND TO PROVIDE FOR AND ISSUE A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE FOR THE SUPPORT OF ANIMAL RESCUE AND SHELTERS.
TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURE TO BE USED WHEN A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STOPS A DRIVER WHO IS IN VIOLATION OF THE REQUIREMENT TO MAINTAIN A VEHICLE IN SAFE MECHANICAL CONDITION.
TO ALLOW THE PERMANENT REGISTRATION OF A FLEET OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
CONCERNING THE MAXIMUM SPEED THAT A TRUCK AND TRAILER MAY TRAVEL ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS OR CONTROLLED-ACCESS HIGHWAYS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE TITLING OF MOTOR VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN DAMAGED AND REPAIRED.
TO CLARIFY THAT AN OWNER OF A BOAT LIVERY SHALL RECORD THE REGISTRATION NUMBER OF A MOTORBOAT; TO REQUIRE AN OWNER OF A BOAT LIVERY TO NOT ALLOW A VESSEL TO DEPART FROM THE PREMISES WITHOUT THE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BY LAW.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING USED MOTOR VEHICLE BUYERS PROTECTION, SALVAGE AUCTIONS, AND SALVAGE AUCTION BUYER IDENTIFICATION CARDS.
TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR AN INTERSTATE LIGHT RAIL THAT CONNECTS ARKANSAS TO TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, AND MISSOURI.
RECOMMENDING THAT THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND ALL STAKEHOLDERS IN THE TRANSPORTATION ARENA WORK TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCIAL PORTS.
AN ACT CONCERNING TOWING AND STORAGE CHARGES IN CONNECTION WITH A TOTAL LOSS SETTLEMENT.
TO CLARIFY THE POSSESSORY LIEN FOR TOWING A VEHICLE.
TO INCREASE THE PROTECTIONS FOR CONSUMERS OF USED MOTOR VEHICLES.
THE ARKANSAS CAPITAL PLAN FOR RAIL PROJECTS ACT OF 2009.
TO ALLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT TO IMPOUND A MOTOR VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE MINIMUM LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED BY LAW OR A CERTIFICATE OF SELF-INSURANCE.
CONCERNING THE WEIGHT AND LENGTH OF EMERGENCY VEHICLES AND THE MOTOR VEHICLES THAT ARE TOWED BY EMERGENCY VEHICLES.
TO REGULATE AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR THE DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES.
Friday, March 6, 2009
TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE A LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE IS SOLD FOR RESALE ALL LIGHTS, DECALS, LAW ENFORCEMENT RADIO, SIRENS, AND OTHER ITEMS THAT ARE ASSOCIATED WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES SHALL BE REMOVED.
TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSING AND REGISTERING A MOTOR VEHICLE.
TO ENSURE THAT USED MOTOR VEHICLES SOLD IN THE STATE MEET THE MINIMUM SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT STANDARDS REQUIRED BY LAW AND TO CREATE THE AUTISM SUPPORT FUND.
TO AUTHORIZE A BOATING ENDORSEMENT FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE AND IDENTIFICATION CARD; TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR OPERATION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MARINE PATROL PROGRAMS.
TO PROVIDE VOLUNTARY ALTERNATIVE DRIVER S LICENSES AND IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR ENHANCED IDENTIFICATION AND SECURITY PURPOSES.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TO ANALYZE WRONG-WAY CRASHES ON INTERSTATES AND OTHER FREEWAYS THAT ARE A PART OF THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF OBSTRUCTING A HIGHWAY OR OTHER PUBLIC PASSAGE.
RECOMMENDING THAT A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BE COMMITTED TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAY 67 IN ARKANSAS.
RECOMMENDING THAT CONGRESS AND THE ARKANSAS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION SUPPORT INCREASED FREIGHT RAIL HAULING CAPACITY.
TO ADD A FEE ON THE BUYER AT A SALVAGE AUCTION AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEE GOES TO THE INSPECTION AND OVERSIGHT OF AUTO AUCTIONS.
TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF HIGHWAYS IN THE STATE BY IMPLEMENTING ADDITIONAL EXIT RAMP SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
TO REDUCE THE COSTS FOR MUNICIPALITIES, COUNTIES, AND THE STATE FOR CONSTRUCTING, RESURFACING, AND REPAIRING ROADS AND HIGHWAYS.
TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO BE GIVEN TO A MOTOR VEHICLE LIENHOLDER BEFORE THE ISSUANCE OF A DUPLICATE MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE.
TO CLARIFY WHEN A MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICE AND HANDLING FEE MAY BE CHARGED.
TO LIMIT THE VALIDITY PERIOD FOR DRIVER'S LICENSES AND IDENTIFICATION CARDS ISSUED TO APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
TO AUTHORIZE THE REDESIGN AND SIMPLIFICATION OF MILITARY SERVICE AND VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
TO AMEND THE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 TO ALLOW RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES TO OBTAIN SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR NOMINAL FEES.
TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE GOLD STAR FAMILY SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
TO DESIGNATE A PORTION OF HIGHWAY 67 AS ROCK 'N' ROLL HIGHWAY 67.
Monday, March 2, 2009
TO EXEMPT SINGLE AXLE, FLAT-BED OR RAMPED CARGO VEHICLES THAT ARE TEN FEET (10') OR LESS IN LENGTH AND NOT USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES FROM LICENSING AND REGISTRATION.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF PARTS ONLY TITLES TO INSURERS.
Friday, February 27, 2009
TO CREATE A REGIONAL MOBILITY FUND TO PROVIDE A MECHANISM OF FUNDING TO REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITIES.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
TO REQUIRE TEMPORARY CARDBOARD VEHICLE BUYER'S TAGS TO BE LEGIBLE AND VISIBLE.
TO CLARIFY THE USE OF AN ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE BY A PERSON WITH A SERIOUS WALKING HANDICAP.
TO INCLUDE SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR RAIL TRANSPORTATION AS AN ELIGIBLE BUSINESS UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED INCENTIVE ACT OF 2003.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR RECEIPT OF FEDERAL HIGHWAY FUNDS.
TO AUTHORIZE GOVERNMENT-OWNED AND GOVERNMENT-OPERATED STORAGE FACILITIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES TO REQUIRE PROOF OF INSURANCE BEFORE RELEASING IMPOUNDED VEHICLES.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
TO INCREASE THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING USED IN THE DEFINITION OF MOTOR VEHICLE UNDER THE ARKANSAS NEW MOTOR VEHICLE QUALITY ASSURANCE ACT.
TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASED SECURITY IN THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY MOTOR VEHICLE BUYER'S TAGS.
CONCERNING THE TIME PERIOD THAT CAR DEALERS ARE REQUIRED TO PAY OFF EXISTING LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES ON VEHICLES.
Monday, February 23, 2009
TO REPEAL ARKANSAS CODE §§ 15-59-101 - 15-59-115.
TO ENHANCE SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION OF CHILDREN IN CHILD CARE.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
RECOMMENDING THAT A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BE COMMITTED TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF I-69 IN ARKANSAS.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE ON HIGHWAY FINANCE.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
THE SAFE TRANSPORTATION OF RAILROAD EMPLOYEES BY CONTRACT CARRIERS ACT.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF ROADS AND HIGHWAYS IN THE STATE BY ADDRESSING ISSUES RELATED TO THE LICENSING OF YOUTHFUL DRIVERS.
TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF MOTORISTS ON HIGHWAYS AND ROADS IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS BY MAKING THE MANDATORY SEAT BELT LAW A PRIMARY LAW FOR ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES.
TO REQUIRE THAT MOTOR VEHICLES BE INSPECTED BEFORE REGISTRATION; TO ESTABLISH A FEE; AND TO ESTABLISH VARIOUS FUNDS.
Monday, February 16, 2009
TO REQUIRE MOTORCYCLE PASSENGERS AND OPERATORS TO WEAR PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR.
TO AMEND THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATING THE UNIFORM MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION, CERTIFICATE OF TITLE, AND ANTITHEFT ACT.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF MANUFACTURED HOME AND MOBILE HOME UNDER THE UNIFORM MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION, CERTIFICATE OF TITLE, AND ANTITHEFT ACT.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
TO CLARIFY THAT A PERMIT FOR EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT MAY ALLOW THE TOWING OF TWO DIRT PANS AT ONE TIME.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF PARTS ONLY TITLES TO INSURERS.
TO REQUIRE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VERIFICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TITLE ON REPOSSESSED MOTOR VEHICLE.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
TO ENSURE THAT HEADLIGHTS OR HEADLAMPS FOR USE ON MOTOR VEHICLES ARE NOT USED OR SOLD IN ARKANSAS IF THEIR BRIGHTNESS OR INTENSITY ARE A SAFETY HAZARD OR OTHERWISE DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS.
TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF THE ROADS AND HIGHWAYS BY LIMITING WIRELESS TELEPHONE USE BY YOUNG DRIVERS.
Friday, February 6, 2009
TO AUTHORIZE GOVERNMENT-OWNED AND GOVERNMENT-OPERATED STORAGE FACILITIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES TO REQUIRE PROOF OF INSURANCE BEFORE RELEASING IMPOUNDED VEHICLES.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF THE ROADS AND HIGHWAYS BY LIMITING WIRELESS TELEPHONE USE BY YOUNG DRIVERS.
TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO ISSUE A SPECIAL PERMIT THAT ALLOWS VEHICLES TRANSPORTING CERTAIN PRODUCTS TO EXCEED MAXIMUM WEIGHT ALLOWANCES.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
RECOMMENDING THAT A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BE COMMITTED TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF I-49 BETWEEN TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS, AND FT. SMITH, ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS INTERSTATE HIGHWAY FINANCING ACT OF 2007 TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR ISSUING GRANT ANTICIPATION REVENUE BONDS FOR THE RESTORATION AND IMPROVEMENT TO THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM.
Monday, February 2, 2009
TO PROTECT CONSUMERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES FROM EXPOSURE TO TOXIC CHEMICALS; TO AUTHORIZE PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS TO DESTROY OR SELL FOR SCRAP METAL A MOTOR VEHICLE IN WHICH METHAMPHETAMINE HAS BEEN MANUFACTURED.
THE SAFE TRANSPORTATION OF RAILROAD EMPLOYEES BY CONTRACT CARRIERS ACT.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING THE AUTHORITY OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE TO PLACE TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES ON STREETS AND HIGHWAYS.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION TO ADMINISTER THE MOTOR VEHICLE EVENT DATA RECORDER LAW.
TO PROVIDE OPTIONS FOR THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY TO USE MORE FUEL-EFFICIENT VEHICLES TO REDUCE COSTS.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO ISSUE A SPECIAL PERMIT THAT ALLOWS VEHICLES TRANSPORTING CERTAIN PRODUCTS TO EXCEED MAXIMUM WEIGHT ALLOWANCES.
TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF THE ROADS AND HIGHWAYS BY LIMITING WIRELESS TELEPHONE USE BY YOUNG DRIVERS.
Monday, January 12, 2009
TO DIRECT THE PENALTIES IMPOSED FOR THE UNLAWFUL PASSING OF A SCHOOL BUS TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY THAT ISSUED THE CITATION.
PAUL'S LAW: TO PROHIBIT DRIVERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES FROM USING HANDHELD WIRELESS TELEPHONES TO ENGAGE IN TEXT MESSAGING.
TO ENSURE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HAS ADEQUATE INFORMATION TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ON HIGHWAY FUNDING BEFORE EACH REGULAR SESSION AND EACH FISCAL SESSION.