INSURANCE & COMMERCE- HOUSE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
Sponsor
Status
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Status
TO PROMOTE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND TO PROTECT THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FROM INSURANCE POLICY LIMITATIONS.
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN DISCLOSURES ON CREDIT CARD PROCESSING SERVICE CONTRACTS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO MAKE REQUIRED DISCLOSURES.
TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF AUTOMATED TELEPHONE SOLICITATION FOR DEBT COLLECTION PURPOSES AND TO PROHIBIT COLLECTION CALLS TO PERSONS OTHER THAN A DEBTOR.
AN ACT CONCERNING CAPITAL CREDITS OF RURAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVES.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
TO REGULATE THE SELECTION AND USE OF TEXTBOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN CUSTOMIZED TEXTBOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO REGULATE THE SELECTION AND USE OF TEXTBOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS AND TO MINIMIZE THE COST OF TEXTBOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
TO GIVE THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION JURISDICTION OVER POLE ATTACHMENT AGREEMENTS.
Monday, March 26, 2007
AN ACT TO CREATE A STATEWIDE PERMIT FOR PROPANE DEALERS.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 23-79-210 TO DEEM ALL FUNDS SET ASIDE FOR INDEMNIFICATION OF A MEDICAL CARE PROVIDER S LIABILITY TO BE LIABILITY INSURANCE .
Friday, March 23, 2007
TO AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION IN AN AUTOMATED MULTISTATE LICENSING SYSTEM FOR MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERS, MORTGAGE LOAN BANKERS, MORTGAGE LOAN SERVICES, AND MORTGAGE LOAN OFFICES, AND TO AMEND THE FAIR MORTGAGE LENDING ACT.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
TO ABOLISH THE ABSTRACTERS' BOARD OF EXAMINERS AND TRANSFER ITS POWERS AND DUTIES TO THE ARKANSAS ABSTRACTERS' BOARD.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
TO REQUIRE STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO PERMIT LOCAL PRIVATE RETAILERS ACCESS TO STUDENT SALES.
AN ACT TO REGULATE STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION TEXTBOOK SALES AND TO REQUIRE COURSE SUPPLEMENTS BE SOLD TO COMPETING BOOKSTORES AT COST.
TO TRANSFER THE REGULATION OF TITLE INSURANCE TO THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT AND TO ENACT THE ARKANSAS TITLE INSURANCE ACT.
Monday, March 19, 2007
TO PROVIDE FOR THE QUALIFICATIONS AND REIMBURSEMENT OF PROVIDERS OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT PERSONS AND TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR THE ADMISSION OF INDIGENT PERSONS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS.
Friday, March 16, 2007
TO TRANSFER THE REGULATION OF TITLE INSURANCE TO THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT AND TO ENACT THE ARKANSAS TITLE INSURANCE ACT.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
TO REALLOCATE A PORTION OF THE BAIL BOND FEES UNDER ARKANSAS CODE 17-19-101 ET SEQ.
TO GIVE A SOLE PROPRIETOR, PARTNER, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBER, OR LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY MEMBER THE SAME RIGHT TO WAIVE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE AS A SOLE PROPRIETOR AND A CORPORATE OFFICER.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
TO PROVIDE PENALTIES AND ENSURE FAIRNESS IN CHECK-CASHING UNDER THE CHECK-CASHERS ACT.
AN ACT TO REVISE THE CAP ON REIMBURSEMENT TO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS FOR SERVICES PROVIDED AND TO EXTEND THE TIME PERIOD REQUIRED FOR NOTICE TO BE GIVEN TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1985.
Monday, March 12, 2007
TO ESTABLISH A LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE REGULATION OF SERVICE CONTRACTS.
AN ACT TO REESTABLISH FAIRNESS, TRANSPARENCY, AND COMPETITION IN THE BIDDING PRACTICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLICLY FUNDED BUILDINGS, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND FACILITIES.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO ASSESS RURAL RISK UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION MEMBERS A FEE FOR THE EXPENSE OF MAILING FIRE DEPARTMENT RENEWAL SUBSCRIPTION NOTICES.
TO PERMIT WAIVERS OF CERTAIN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OF FOREIGN INSURERS AND TO ALLOW HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS TO ELECT TO BE COVERED BY THE INSURANCE HOLDING COMPANY REGULATORY ACT.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
TO PHASE OUT THE ARKANSAS UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND; TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS HIGH COST FUND; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSITION FROM THE ARKANSAS UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND TO THE ARKANSAS HIGH COST FUND.
TO CLARIFY THE POWER OF THE ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY TO ASSIST CERTAIN TYPES OF ENTITIES AND BUSINESSES.
TO REQUIRE ALL MOTORISTS TO CARRY MINIMUM MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE; NAMED DRIVER EXCLUSIONS TO BE LISTED ON PROOF OF INSURANCE CARDS; AND A NOTICE CONCERNING A NAMED DRIVER EXCLUSION TO THE INSURED.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
AN ACT TO PROTECT THE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS OF FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
Monday, March 5, 2007
TO PERMIT PLACING A SECURITY FREEZE ON A PERSON'S CONSUMER REPORT, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE PLACEMENT AND REMOVAL OF THE SECURITY FREEZE, AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF THE RIGHT TO OBTAIN A SECURITY FREEZE.
TO REGULATE LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE AND MATTERS INCIDENTAL TO THE USE OF LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE.
TO INCREASE THE FINE FOR FAILURE TO PRESENT PROOF OF INSURANCE AND TO DIRECT THE REMITTANCE AND USE OF THE INCREASED FINE FOR THE CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT OF 1993 TO REQUIRE AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE INFORMATION.
TO PREVENT FEDERAL PREEMPTION OF STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS FOR A CERTIFICATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMPATABILITY AND PUBLIC NEED BEFORE CONSTRUCTING A MAJOR UTILITY FACILITY.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE SECRETARY OF STATE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN NOTICE TO REGISTRANTS OF CORPORATE, FICTITIOUS, OR ASSUMED NAMES.
TO TRANSFER THE REGULATION OF TITLE INSURANCE TO THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT AND TO ENACT THE ARKANSAS TITLE INSURANCE ACT.
TO REGULATE LOANS MADE IN CONNECTION WITH OR COLLATERALIZED BY A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY.
TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS PERSONNEL TO RESPOND TO A SUBPOENA ISSUED IN A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION OR CRIMINAL PROSECUTION AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FOR COMPLYING WITH THE SUBPOENA.
TO PERMIT NEGATIVE EQUITY FINANCING IN THE SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS INSURANCE CODE AND TO PROVIDE ENHANCED REGULATION BY THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER.
AN ACT TO INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY WITH A UNIFORM ACCOUNTING SYSTEM ENSURING EXISTING FUNDS ARE SPENT EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO REQUIRE AN ELECTRIC PUBLIC UTILITY TO WITHDRAW FROM CENTRALIZED SYSTEM WIDE RESOURCE PLANNING.
TO ENHANCE THE ABILITY OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO PROTECT RATEPAYERS IN PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION, OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES, AND FEDERAL COURTS.
TO LIMIT THE EXCLUSION OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS FROM THE ARKANSAS CONSUMER TELEPHONE PRIVACY ACT TO CALLERS FROM INSTATE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
TO AMEND THE SALE OF CHECKS ACT TO INCLUDE REGULATION OF PAYMENT INSTRUMENTS IN ELECTRONIC OR OTHER FORMATS AND TO AUTHORIZE INCREASED REGULATION BY THE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER UNDER THE ACT.
AN ACT TO EXPAND HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OPTIONS AND CONTAIN HEALTH CARE COSTS.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 23-79-210 TO DEEM ALL FUNDS SET ASIDE FOR INDEMNIFICATION OF A MEDICAL CARE PROVIDER S LIABILITY TO BE LIABILITY INSURANCE .
TO ENHANCE THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION; TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO A CONSUMER OF AN UNAUTHORIZED BREACH OF THE CONSUMER'S PERSONAL INFORMATION WITHIN THE PAST FIVE (5) YEARS.
TO PREVENT IDENTITY THEFT AND TO REQUIRE PHOTOGRAPH IDENTIFICATION FOR CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS.
TO REQUIRE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF INSURANCE TO THE HOLDER OF A LIEN UPON A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE.
TO REQUIRE A CHECK FOR MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE PROCEEDS TO INCLUDE THE HOLDER OF A LIEN UPON THE MOTOR VEHICLE AS A PAYEE OF THE CHECK.
Friday, March 2, 2007
TO AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION IN AN AUTOMATED MULTISTATE LICENSING SYSTEM FOR MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERS, MORTGAGE LOAN BANKERS, MORTGAGE LOAN SERVICES, AND MORTGAGE LOAN OFFICES, AND TO AMEND THE FAIR MORTGAGE LENDING ACT.
AN ACT TO ALLOW BANKS IN ARKANSAS TO BE ORGANIZED AS LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATIONS.
TO ENACT THE MODEL REGISTERED AGENTS ACT AND TO MAKE VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO SIMPLIFY REGISTERED AGENTS REQUIREMENTS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 5-37-303 CONCERNING NOTICE THAT PAYMENT WAS REFUSED BY A DRAWEE FOR LACK OF FUNDS.
TO AMEND 23-18-603 TO ADD CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND 23-18-604 TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION UNDER THE ARKANSAS RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2001.
TO CREATE THE COMMUNITY BANK CAPITALIZATION PROGRAM AND TO PERMIT THE DEPOSIT OF STATE FUNDS IN COMMUNITY BANKS TO HELP PROVIDE THE CAPITALIZATION NEEDED TO INVEST IN LOCAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
TO ALLOW SURPLUS MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY REVENUES TO BE USED FOR ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME CUSTOMERS.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
COMMENDING THE CHARLES E. OSBORN AGENCY, INC., OF GREENWOOD, ARKANSAS, ON CELEBRATING ONE HUNDRED (100) YEARS IN THE INSURANCE BUSINESS.
TO UPDATE AND MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS INSURANCE CODE, TO CONFORM THE EXAMINATION OF INSURERS AND OTHER MATTERS TO CURRENT INSURANCE PRACTICES, AND TO ADDRESS VARIOUS OTHER INSURANCE ISSUES.
TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF TIME ALLOTTED FOR PRIVATE AUDITS UNDER THE SELF- INSURED FIDELITY BOND PROGRAM.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENT THAT A RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR SUBMIT PROOF OF CURRENT WORKERS COMPENSATION COVERAGE BEFORE RENEWING A LICENSE.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A STATUTE OF REPOSE FOR PRODUCT LIABILITY ACTIONS.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
TO ESTABLISH THE PRIORITY OF PRIMARY MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
CONGRATULATING THE WILKINSON FAMILY AND THE FARMERS BANK BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND STAFF ON ITS CENTENNIAL.
TO AMEND THE UTILITY FACILITY ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC PROTECTION ACT AND THE ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT OF 2003.
TO PERMIT PLACING A SECURITY FREEZE ON A PERSON'S CONSUMER REPORT, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE PLACEMENT AND REMOVAL OF THE SECURITY FREEZE, AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF THE RIGHT TO OBTAIN A SECURITY FREEZE.
Monday, February 26, 2007
TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE JOINT MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION ACT.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
TO GIVE A SOLE PROPRIETOR, PARTNER, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBER, OR LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY MEMBER THE SAME RIGHT TO WAIVE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE AS A SOLE PROPRIETOR AND A CORPORATE OFFICER.
TO AUTHORIZE CITIES AND TOWNS TO COLLECT AN ADDITIONAL FRANCHISE FEE FROM TELEPHONE COMPANIES.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN DISCLOSURES ON CREDIT CARD PROCESSING SERVICE CONTRACTS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO MAKE REQUIRED DISCLOSURES.
TO GIVE THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION JURISDICTION OVER POLE ATTACHMENT AGREEMENTS.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DISPLAY OF A COPY OF A LICENSE TO CONDUCT A GOING-OUT-OF- BUSINESS SALE AND TO REQUIRE THE LICENSE TO PROMINENTLY DISPLAY THE BEGINNING DATE AND THE ENDING DATE OF THE SALE.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 8-14-104 TO ESTABLISH MAXIMUM MERCURY LEVELS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHTING DEVICES THAT MAY BE PLACED IN A LANDFILL.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
TO REGULATE THE SELECTION AND USE OF TEXTBOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN CUSTOMIZED TEXTBOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO REGULATE STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION TEXTBOOK SALES AND TO REQUIRE PROMPT NOTICE OF THE ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS.
TO REGULATE THE SELECTION AND USE OF TEXTBOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN SINGLE-USE TEXTBOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO REGULATE THE SELECTION AND USE OF TEXTBOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS AND TO MINIMIZE THE COST OF TEXTBOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
AN ACT TO PROTECT THE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS OF FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
Monday, February 12, 2007
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
TO REGULATE BANK MERGER TRANSACTIONS AND TO REQUIRE THE PLAN OF MERGER TO PROVIDE THE TERMS OF THE MERGER AND THE DISPOSITION OF EACH BANK'S ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 15-5-604 AND 15-5-606 CONCERNING ALLOCATION OF THE PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND VOLUME CAP.
Monday, February 5, 2007
TO PROMOTE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND TO PROTECT THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FROM INSURANCE POLICY LIMITATIONS.
Friday, February 2, 2007
TO ALLOW THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO ORDER THE REMOVAL OF A DIRECTOR OR AN OFFICER FOR MISCONDUCT AND TO REQUIRE A HEARING AND WRITTEN FINDINGS.
Thursday, February 1, 2007
AN ACT CONCERNING THE MEETINGS OF THE FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION.
TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE POLICY TO ALL LIENHOLDERS.
TO PROVIDE THAT A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY IS NOT REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION ON AN EXISTING FACILITY OR TO INCREASE AN EXISTING FACILITY'S CAPACITY.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR EQUAL HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS AMONG CERTIFIED EMPLOYEES OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
TO CLARIFY THAT DEBT CANCELLATION AGREEMENTS ARE NOT INSURANCE UNDER THE ARKANSAS INSURANCE CODE.
Monday, January 29, 2007
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSING ACT OF 1983.
TO PROHIBIT AN INSURANCE PRODUCER FROM PERMITTING AN UNLICENSED PERSON TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE ON BEHALF OF THE INSURANCE PRODUCER.
TO CLARIFY AN INSURANCE PRODUCER S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER A CRIMINAL ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST THE PRODUCER.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
TO ENHANCE THE PENALTY FOR FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF NONFINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD; AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 5-37-227.
TO PERMIT THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO EXTEND THE TIME LIMIT FOR A FARMERS' MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION TO MEET STATUTORY MINIMUM MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS AND TO CLARIFY THE OBLIGATION TO PURCHASE ANY NECESSARY INDEMNITY REINSURANCE.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
TO REVISE THE ARKANSAS BANKING CODE; TO PROVIDE PARITY BETWEEN THE STATE AND NATIONAL BANK APPLICATION PROCESS; AND TO REDUCE APPLICATION FEES.
Monday, January 22, 2007
TO AMEND CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS IN THE UNDERGROUND FACILITIES DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT AND TO REPEAL 14-271-105.
TO PROMOTE INSURANCE COVERAGE AND TO PROTECT BUSINESS FROM INSURANCE POLICY LIMITATIONS.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
AN ACT TO PERMIT A HOLDING COMPANY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CONVERSION OF A MUTUAL INSURER TO A STOCK INSURER.
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF CREDIT INFORMATION WHEN UNDERWRITING, RATING, OR SETTING PREMIUMS FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES.
Monday, January 8, 2007
TO CONFIRM THE POWER OF CONSOLIDATED UTILITY DISTRICTS TO PARTICIPATE WITH OUT-OF-STATE AGENCIES.
PROTECTION FOR VICTIMS OF FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD ACT.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL CONSUMER LOANS.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AND PROVIDING AN EXEMPTION FOR AGRICULTURE FARM SUPPLY COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONS.