AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT- HOUSE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
Sponsor
Status
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Status
AN ACT TO AMEND THE EXISTING WORKFORCE TRAINING ACT.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ALTERNATIVE FUELS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND THE ARKANSAS ALTERNATIVE FUELS DEVELOPMENT FUND AND TO REPEAL OBSOLETE SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATED TO ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND WEATHERIZATION.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF RESEARCH PARK AUTHORITIES FOR THE PURPOSES OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Monday, March 26, 2007
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS MILK STABILIZATION BOARD.
TO AMEND PORTIONS OF THE REGIONAL WATER DISTRIBUTION DISTRICT ACT, ACT 114 OF 1957, 14-116-101 ET SEQ., AND TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Friday, March 23, 2007
TO DEVELOP THE ALTERNATIVE FUELS INDUSTRY IN ARKANSAS BY ESTABLISHING GOALS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AND STANDARDS FOR ALTERNATIVE FUELS USED IN MOTOR VEHICLES.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE TASK FORCE FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS RISK CAPITAL MATCHING FUND.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE VOLUNTARY EMBEDDING OF IDENTIFICATION CHIPS FOR EQUINE MONITORING.
TO REQUIRE THE STATE SURVEYOR TO REFER A COMPLAINT ABOUT A SURVEYOR TO THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
CONCERNING AGGRAVATED CRUELTY TO DOGS, CATS, AND HORSES.
Monday, March 19, 2007
TO AMEND PORTIONS OF THE REGIONAL WATER DISTRIBUTION DISTRICT ACT, ACT 114 OF 1957, 14-116-101 ET SEQ., AND TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Friday, March 16, 2007
AN ACT TO CREATE THE SURPLUS POULTRY LITTER REMOVAL INCENTIVES ACT AND TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES FOR POULTRY LITTER REMOVAL.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF RESEARCH PARK AUTHORITIES FOR THE PURPOSES OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Monday, March 12, 2007
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE QUICK ACTION CLOSING FUND.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
TO ENHANCE THE REGULATION BY THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION OF OIL, GAS, AND BRINE PRODUCTION.
Monday, March 5, 2007
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT.
AN ACT TO EXEMPT FARM EQUIPMENT FINANCING AND ALL AGRICULTURE LOANS NOT SECURED BY LAND FROM THE FARM MEDIATION ACT.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING THE EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN IN ARKANSAS.
AN ACT CONCERNING CRUELTY TO ANIMALS AND RELATED OFFENSES AND CONCERNING ANIMAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.
COMMENDING TROY BUCK ON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURAL HALL OF FAME.
TO PERMIT THE REDEMPTION OF TAX DELINQUENT MINERAL RIGHTS BY A SURFACE OWNER OR OWNERS OF LESS THAN THE ENTIRE TAX DELINQUENT MINERAL INTEREST.
TO REGULATE THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF TAXES ON MINERAL RIGHTS.
TO CLARIFY WHEN TAX DELINQUENT MINERAL RIGHTS MAY BE SOLD TO THE SURFACE OWNER.
AN ACT TO SUBJECT QUASI-GOVERNMENTAL BODIES TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.
TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL NOTICE TO A SURFACE OWNER AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REMEDIES TO A SURFACE OWNER FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY AN OPERATOR.
TO PROVIDE DAMAGES TO A SURFACE OWNER FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY LIVESTOCK THAT ESCAPES AS A RESULT OF AN OPERATOR'S FAILURE TO USE REASONABLE CARE ON A SURFACE OWNER'S REAL PROPERTY.
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NOTICE PROVIDED BY AN OPERATOR TO A SURFACE LANDOWNER.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR DAMAGES AND COMPENSATION FOR THE USE OF LAND BY PERSONS OTHER THAN THE SURFACE OWNER.
TO CREATE A PRESUMPTION OF DIMINISHED UTILITY OF THE SURFACE ESTATE IF SEPARATE FROM THE MINERAL ESTATE ON WHICH A WELL IS DRILLED; TO ALLOW FOR A REDUCTION IN THE ASSESSMENT VALUE.
TO QUIET TITLE IN ABANDONED MINERAL INTERESTS IN THE SURFACE ESTATE OWNER.
TO REQUIRE A LICENSED SURVEYOR TO FILE A PLAT AFTER RECEIVING PAYMENT FOR THE SURVEY.
TO DEVELOP THE ALTERNATIVE FUELS INDUSTRY IN ARKANSAS BY ESTABLISHING GOALS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AND STANDARDS FOR ALTERNATIVE FUELS USED IN MOTOR VEHICLES.
AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAXES ON PROPERTY OWNED BY A MARINA AND OPERATED UNDER A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE NATURE OF ALTERNATIVE MOTOR FUELS UNDER ARKANSAS TAX LAW.
AN ACT TO LIMIT OIL AND GAS LEASES TO THREE (3) YEARS.
AN ACT TO RENAME THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC'S INVESTMENT IN PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES AND RESTRICTIONS CONCERNING STATE PARKS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE EXISTING WORKFORCE TRAINING ACT.
AN ACT TO BAN THE AERIAL APPLICATION OF 2,4-D STATEWIDE.
AN ACT TO PROMOTE THE PURCHASE OF TAX DELINQUENT MINERAL INTERESTS.
AN ACT TO PERMIT ACTIONS TO QUIET THE TITLE TO MINERAL INTERESTS.
TO PERMIT SURFACE OWNERS TO ACQUIRE DORMANT MINERAL RIGHTS.
TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE RIGHTS OF SURFACE OWNERS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES TO MINERAL INTERESTS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE REIMBURSEMENT OF TAXES PAID UNDER A DEED TO THE MINERAL RIGHTS.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
AN ACT TO DESIGNATE RICE AS THE OFFICIAL GRAIN OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO PROHIBIT THE TRANSFER OR ASSIGNMENT OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS.
Friday, March 2, 2007
AN ACT TO CREATE A SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH FUND.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE TASK FORCE FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY TO SUPPORT A RESEARCH ALLIANCE FOR THE PURPOSES OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A LEMON LAW FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT.
TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK TRUST FUND ACT.
TO AMEND THE MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND LAW.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE UNIFORM STATE FERTILIZER PREEMPTION ACT.
TO ENACT THE PROMOTION OF BIOFUELS ACT THAT REQUIRES STATE AGENCIES TO IMPLEMENT BIOFUEL USE POLICIES AND TO ACQUIRE ALTERNATIVELY FUELED VEHICLES AND REQUIRES THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO MAKE A REPORT.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF WATER, WASTE DISPOSAL, POLLUTION CONTROL, ABATEMENT AND PREVENTION, AND OTHER PURPOSES.
TO ENCOURAGE A LANDOWNER TO MAKE LAND AND WATER AREAS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR RECREATIONAL USE AND TO LIMIT THE LIABILITY OF A LANDOWNER WHO ALLOWS THE PUBLIC TO USE THE LANOWNER'S PROPERTY FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW PERTAINING TO THE ARKANSAS HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING ACADEMY.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE APPLICATION OF POULTRY LITTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ESTABLISHED STANDARDS WHILE A MANAGEMENT PLAN IS PENDING.
AN ACT TO SUPPLY ARKANSAS FEEDSTOCK TO RENEWABLE FUEL MANUFACTURING FACILITIES OPERATING IN ARKANSAS AND TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF ARKANSAS HARVESTED CROPS IN THE PRODUCTION OF RENEWABLE FUELS IN ARKANSAS.
TO MAKE CLARIFICATIONS TO THE EMERGENCY PETROLEUM SET-ASIDE ACT.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
AN ACT TO PROVIDE RULEMAKING AUTHORITY TO THE SECRETARY OF THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT.
TO AMEND CERTAIN DEFINITIONS IN THE ARKANSAS NATURAL GAS PIPELINE SAFETY ACT OF 1971.
AN ACT TO PROTECT ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR DISTURBING ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES.
Monday, February 26, 2007
AN ACT TO STIMULATE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY AND TO INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR UTILIZING ACT 9 BONDS.
Friday, February 23, 2007
AN ACT TO REVISE MEMBERSHIP AND MEETING TIMES OF THE ARKANSAS YOUNG AND BEGINNING FARMER ADVISORY BOARD.
AN ACT TO ADD A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ARKANSAS YOUNG AND BEGINNING FARMER ADVISORY BOARD TO THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE BOARD.
AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY THE FEDERAL LAW.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
TO AMEND THE "ARKANSAS WETLANDS MITIGATION BANK ACT" TO INCLUDE AQUATIC RESOURCES, STREAMS, AND DEEP WATER AQUATIC HABITATS.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE EXEMPTIONS TO THE DEFINITION OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A REFUND OF CERTAIN FEES.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
RECOGNIZING THE SEVENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
COMMENDING ARKANSAS FARMERS FOR THEIR VITAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SECURITY AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF THE STATE AND THE NATION.
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
AN ACT CONCERNING ADMINISTRATIVE RULES THAT IMPACT SMALL BUSINESS.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS MILK STABILIZATION ACT; AND TO PROTECT THE ARKANSAS DAIRY INDUSTRY.
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
CELEBRATING AND HONORING MADAM YEH CHU- LAN OF TAIWAN FOR HER STAUNCH BELIEF IN DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS.
Friday, February 2, 2007
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ALTERNATIVE FUELS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND THE ARKANSAS ALTERNATIVE FUELS DEVELOPMENT FUND AND TO REPEAL OBSOLETE SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATED TO ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND WEATHERIZATION.
AN ACT TO DESIGNATE THE DIANA FRITILLARY BUTTERFLY AS THE OFFICIAL BUTTERFLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
Thursday, February 1, 2007
AN ACT CONCERNING DUES FOR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ELECTION TO LEVY THE DUES OF A VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT SHALL INCLUDE DUES ON BUSINESSES.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
URGING THE USDA TO CHANGE REPORTING DATES CONCERNING RICE PRICES AND STOCKS TO THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE.
Friday, January 26, 2007
AN ACT TO TRANSFER AQUACULTURE BUSINESS ENTERPRISES FROM THE ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY TO THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE SURPLUS POULTRY LITTER REMOVAL INCENTIVES ACT AND TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES FOR POULTRY LITTER REMOVAL.
TO TRANSFER THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES TO THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT BY A TYPE 1 TRANSFER.
AN ACT TO PROTECT PUBLIC USE OF THE WATERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND OF THE LAKES THAT BORDER THIS STATE.
Monday, January 22, 2007
TO PROVIDE AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES TO LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS PROVIDERS IN ACTIONS FOR CIVIL LIABILITY.
AN ACT TO ALLOW WAIVERS CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS SOIL NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANNER AND APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION ACT; AND TO REQUIRE ANNUAL MEETINGS CONCERNING NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT AND APPLICATION.
Friday, January 19, 2007
TO EXEMPT DYED DISTILLATE SPECIAL FUEL FROM SALES AND USE TAX; TO IMPOSE A GALLONAGE TAX ON DYED DISTILLATE SPECIAL FUEL; TO EXCLUDE BIODIESEL FUEL FROM THE GALLONAGE TAX AND THE SALES AND USE TAX.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
AN ACT TO RESTORE FUNDING FOR THE HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE DOLLAR AMOUNT NECESSARY TO TRIGGER THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS FOR RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
AN ACT TO PROTECT ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR DISTURBING ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES.
Monday, January 8, 2007
AN ACT TO DESIGNATE THE DIANA FRITILLARY BUTTERFLY AS THE OFFICIAL BUTTERFLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.