INSURANCE & COMMERCE- HOUSE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
Sponsor
Status
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 23-89-216, AS ENACTED BY ACT 485 OF 2009, AND TO ADDRESS ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE POOL PROGRAM.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
AN ACT TO REVISE THE CAP ON REIMBURSEMENT TO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS FOR SERVICES PROVIDED.
AN ACT TO AID THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE ARKANSAS TITLE INSURANCE ACT, § 23-103- 401 ET SEQ. AND TO PLACE TITLE INSURANCE INFORMATION UPON AN INSTRUMENT SUBMITTED FOR RECORDING.
Monday, March 30, 2009
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1985 AND TO INCREASE RATES.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
TO AMEND AND MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE RURAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ACT, 23-17-201 ET SEQ.
TO AUTHORIZE ELECTRIC UTILITIES TO RECOVER THE COST OF RESTORATION OF DAMAGES CAUSED BY STORMS AND RELATED PERILS THROUGH SECURITIZATION OF SUCH STORM RESTORATION AND RELATED COSTS.
TO CODIFY THE DUTY AND THE OBLIGATION OF A MINERAL LESSEE TO A MINERAL LESSOR AND TO ALLOW THE PARTIES TO AN OIL AND GAS LEASE TO STIPULATE THE PRUDENT OPERATOR STANDARD.
Monday, March 23, 2009
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO CERTAIN BUSINESS ENTITY STATUTES AND THE MODEL REGISTERED AGENTS ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DESIGNATED OFFICES AND SERVICE UPON A FOREIGN ENTITY.
TO ENACT THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT GENERAL OMNIBUS BILL TO UPDATE AND MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS INSURANCE LAWS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY FOR SECTION 20 OF THIS ACT.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
AN ACT REGARDING STATE FUNDED PHARMACY BENEFIT PLANS.
TO BROADEN THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER'S CEASE AND DESIST POWERS.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE FOR MODIFYING THE RATES AND CHARGES OF A GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION COOPERATIVE AND A MEMBER COOPERATIVE.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
CONCERNING THE ELECTRONIC RECORDING COMMISSION AND THE AUTOMATED RECORDS SYSTEMS FUND COMMITTEE.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING SECURITY DEPOSITS FOR THE LEASE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
Monday, March 9, 2009
TO MAKE CABLE TELEVISION CONTRACTOR SERVICE CONTRACTS VOIDABLE FOR ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) DAYS.
TO CODIFY THE DUTY AND THE OBLIGATION OF A MINERAL LESSEE TO A MINERAL LESSOR AND TO ALLOW THE PARTIES TO AN OIL AND GAS LEASE TO STIPULATE THE PRUDENT OPERATOR STANDARD.
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM MONEY SERVICES ACT, § 23-55-101 ET SEQ.
TO ENCOURAGE MORTGAGE LENDERS TO IMPOSE A NINETY-DAY MORATORIUM ON ALL RESIDENTIAL FORECLOSURE ACTIONS IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO DEFINE "REPLACEMENT COSTS" FOR INSURANCE PURPOSES.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS TITLE INSURANCE ACT, 23-103-401 ET SEQ. AND TO AMEND THE LAWS AFFECTING TITLE INSURANCE AND TITLE INSURANCE AGENTS AND COMPANIES.
AN ACT TO AID THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE ARKANSAS TITLE INSURANCE ACT, § 23-103- 401 ET SEQ. AND TO PLACE TITLE INSURANCE INFORMATION UPON AN INSTRUMENT SUBMITTED FOR RECORDING.
TO ALLOW FOR THE CREATION OF A LOW-PROFIT LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAX TREATMENT OF A LOW-PROFIT LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
TO REFORM THE LAWS GOVERNING PUBLIC CORPORATIONS, THE RIGHTS OF SHAREHOLDERS, EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION, PROXY CONTESTS AND RELATED CORPORATE MATTERS.
TO ALLOW FOR THE CREATION OF A LOW- PROFIT LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
CONCERNING DEATH BENEFITS FOR COVERED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
TO BROADEN THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER'S CEASE AND DESIST POWERS.
TO ENACT THE LIFE SETTLEMENTS ACT BASED UPON THE MODEL LEGISLATION OF THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF INSURANCE LEGISLATORS AND TO REPEAL THE VIATICAL SETTLEMENTS ACT, ARKANSAS CODE 23-81- 601 ET SEQ.
TO REGULATE THE SALE OF EQUITY-INDEXED ANNUITIES TO PROVIDE GREATER CONSUMER PROTECTION AND TO REGULATE THE USE OF SUITABILITY FORMS, SURRENDER CHARGES, AND GUARANTEED RATES FOR EQUITY-INDEXED ANNUITIES.
TO AMEND THE CONNECT ARKANSAS BROADBAND ACT, 4-113-101 ET SEQ.
TO CLARIFY THAT A RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT IS ELIGIBLE FOR INCLUSION IN THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 23-89-216, AS ENACTED BY ACT 485 OF 2009, AND TO ADDRESS ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE POOL PROGRAM.
TO CLARIFY THAT A CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY DOES NOT CONVEY AN INTEREST IN THE MINERAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE REAL PROPERTY UNTIL THE REAL PROPERTY IS CONVEYED BY DEED OR UNLESS AGREED OTHERWISE IN WRITING.
THE HOME WEATHERIZATION REVOLVING LOAN FUND ACT OF 2009.
TO CLARIFY ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM.
TO REGULATE THE SALE OF HOME EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE AND HOME SERVICE CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE GREATER CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Friday, March 6, 2009
TO ALLOW ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS BY CERTAIN WATER SYSTEMS FOR PAYMENT OF DEBTS.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
CONCERNING EXEMPTIONS FROM THE JURISDICTION OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION WITH REGARD TO LOANS MADE OR GUARANTEED BY CERTAIN LISTED ENTITIES.
CONCERNING THE USE OF INSURANCE PROCEEDS IN CONTRAVENTION OF A SECURITY AGREEMENT.
TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE REGARDING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
TO PROHIBIT ABUSES IN THE REPLACEMENT OF LIFE INSURANCE.
TO INCLUDE SPECIFIED DISEASE, HOSPITAL INDEMNITY, OR OTHER LIMITED BENEFIT HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND TO REVISE PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING PREMIUM RATES FOR A CLOSED BLOCK OF BUSINESS.
TO REQUIRE GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE ASSOCIATIONS TO REGISTER WITH THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER.
TO ENSURE INSURANCE PROTECTION FOR RAILROAD EMPLOYEES TRANSPORTED BY CONTRACT CARRIERS.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
TO ALLOW UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS A VENDOR TO REPORT MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE POLICIES AND POLICY CANCELLATIONS.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO PERMIT STORM COST RESERVE ACCOUNTING FOR ELECTRIC PUBLIC UTILITIES WHEN REQUESTED.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES ACT, § 23-42-101 ET SEQ., AND TO REGULATE SECURITIES LAW ADMINISTRATION, REGISTRATION, SANCTIONS, BOND REQUIREMENTS, AND EXAMINATION FEES.
TO ALLOW THE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER TO SET BOND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMISSIONER'S LICENSEES.
TO AMEND THE FAIR MORTGAGE LENDING ACT, 23-39-501 ET SEQ.; TO REVISE BONDING, REPORTING, RECORDS, PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES, PENALTIES, AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ACT.
TO REPEAL ARKANSAS CODE § 23-37-511 CONCERNING THE ASSIGNMENT OF SAVINGS ACCOUNTS IN LIEU OF POSTING BOND.
TO UPDATE AND MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES ACT, § 23-42-101 ET SEQ.
TO ESTABLISH TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION SELF-INSURER GUARANTY FUNDS UNDER § 11- 9-901 ET SEQ.
Monday, March 2, 2009
TO AUTHORIZE ELECTRIC UTILITIES TO RECOVER THE COST OF RESTORATION OF DAMAGES CAUSED BY STORMS AND RELATED PERILS THROUGH SECURITIZATION OF SUCH STORM RESTORATION AND RELATED COSTS.
Friday, February 27, 2009
THE ARKANSAS APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY REGISTRATION ACT.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 18-15-301 AND TO MODIFY THE PROCEDURES CONCERNING A CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR MUNICIPALLY OWNED ELECTRIC UTILITIES FROM THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO § 4-115-101 ET SEQ., CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF CREDIT CARD PROCESSING SERVICES.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO § 4-115-101 ET SEQ., CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF CREDIT CARD PROCESSING SERVICES.
THE FAIR DISCLOSURE TO EMPLOYERS, INSURANCE COMPANIES, AND OTHERS OF PAYMENTS FOR PHARMACISTS' SERVICES ACT.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
TO ENACT THE UNIFORM LIMITED COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION ACT (2007).
Monday, February 16, 2009
TO PROHIBIT UNFAIR DISCRIMINATION IN THE INSURANCE OF VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE.
TO ALLOW THE MERGER OR CONVERSION OF ANY FORM OF A BUSINESS ENTITY INTO ANY OTHER BUSINESS ENTITY.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC FACILITIES BOARD LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE FINANCING OF PUBLIC NATURAL GAS TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 23-17-405 TO ALLOW AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER TO USE ADDITIONAL METHODS TO PROVIDE UNIVERSAL SERVICES.
TO ENACT THE UNIFORM PRUDENT MANAGEMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS ACT (2006).
TO AUTHORIZE THE BANK COMMISSIONER TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO DEAL WITH EMERGENCIES.
TO CLARIFY THE RIGHTS OF PARTIES TO JEWELRY THAT IS UNCLAIMED FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR BY ITS OWNER OR CONSIGNOR.
TO CHANGE THE SUBMISSION DATE FOR THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION'S ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR TO THE MONTH OF JUNE.
TO ENUMERATE CERTAIN POWERS OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY RATES.
Monday, February 9, 2009
TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF CASUALTY INSURANCE TO INCLUDE MORTGAGE LIEN PROTECTION.
TO ENACT THE AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE ACT, TO PROMOTE COMPETITION AMONG HEALTH INSURANCE CARRIERS, AND TO DECREASE THE COST OF HEALTH INSURANCE.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
AN ACT TO CLARIFY STANDARDS FOR INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CANCER AND OTHER MEDICATIONS AND TO PROVIDE DISCRETION IN THE CHOICE OF STANDARDS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING WORKERS' COMPENSATION PAYMENTS THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 4 of 1948 AND TO ENSURE THAT LICENSED CONTRACTORS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE AMOUNTS FOR THE SURETY BOND AND CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE TO BE POSTED WITH THE STATE PLANT BOARD FOR APPLICANTS FOR A TERMITE AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD PESTS LICENSE.
Monday, February 2, 2009
TO EXEMPT THE CASH SURRENDER VALUE OF A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY FROM THE CLAIMS OF CREDITORS.
TO MODIFY COUNTY REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING CHECKS AND ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS.
CONCERNING WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
AN ACT CONCERNING LETTERS OF CREDIT OR CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT FILED WITH THE PROFESSIONAL BAIL BOND COMPANY AND PROFESSIONAL BAIL BONDSMAN LICENSING BOARD.
TO MAKE THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE GOVERNOR.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT OF 1993.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF EQUITY-INDEXED ANNUITIES.
Friday, January 23, 2009
AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS UNDER THE PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
TO ENCOURAGE THE ARKANSAS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT PASSAGE OF THE COMMERCIAL ADVERTISEMENT LOUDNESS MITIGATION ACT.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE ENERGY CONSERVATION ENDORSEMENT ACT OF 1977.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
TO REQUIRE THE DISCLOSURE AND RETENTION OF ILLUSTRATIONS USED TO MARKET LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES, ANNUITIES, AND PURE ENDOWMENT CONTRACTS.
Monday, January 12, 2009
TO INCREASE IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION; TO PERMIT PLACEMENT OF A SECURITY FREEZE PRIOR TO BECOMING A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT; AND TO REDUCE THE FEES CHARGED FOR THE PLACEMENT, REMOVAL, OR TEMPORARY LIFTING OF A SECURITY FREEZE.