INSURANCE & COMMERCE- HOUSE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
Status
TO REGULATE THE PRACTICES OF CREDIT CARD ISSUERS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE TERMS TO BE USED IN CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
CONCERNING THE HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE NAVIGATOR PROGRAMS.
Friday, April 12, 2013
TO REGULATE THE PROCUREMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS BY PUBLIC ENTITIES EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO REGULATE THE PROCUREMENT OF CERTAIN CONTRACTS BY PUBLIC ENTITIES.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
TO REGULATE THE PRACTICES OF HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES; AND TO PROHIBIT THE ACCUMULATION OF EXCESS INCOME, RESERVES, CAPITAL, CAPITAL SURPLUS, OR INVESTMENT SAVINGS IN THE COURSE OF PROVIDING HEALTH INSURANCE.
Monday, April 8, 2013
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS UNDERGROUND FACILITIES DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS NATURAL GAS PIPELINE SAFETY ACT OF 1971.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS BENEFIT CORPORATION ACT.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
TO AMEND THE LAW GOVERNING HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS; AND TO TRANSFER REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS TO THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER.
TO PROVIDE ENABLING LEGISLATION FOR AMENDMENT 89 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY BONDS AUTHORIZED BY STATE ENTITIES.
TO CLARIFY THE HEALTH INSURANCE PAYMENT PROCESS FOR ORTHOTIC DEVICES AND PROSTHETIC SERVICES.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
TO CLARIFY THE INSURANCE PREMIUM RATE APPROVAL PROCESS; AND TO ALLOW INSURERS TO COLLECT RATE INCREASES UNDER BOND.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE ON LOCAL 911 SYSTEMS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THAT LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF DEATH OR BODILY INJURY ARE UNENFORCEABLE IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PRECIOUS METAL DEALER LICENSING AND THE PURCHASE OF GOLD, SILVER, AND OTHER PRECIOUS METALS.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
TO REGULATE EVERGREEN CLAUSES OR AUTOMATIC RENEWALS IN CERTAIN LEASE AGREEMENTS.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
REGARDING THE ADVERTISING AND PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES.
Monday, April 1, 2013
TO PROTECT THE INSURED DRIVERS OF ARKANSAS; AND TO ENCOURAGE COMPLIANCE WITH THE MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE LAWS OF ARKANSAS.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
TO ADOPT THE INTERSTATE INSURANCE PRODUCT REGULATION COMPACT.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
TO AMEND TITLE 23, CHAPTER 68, OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE REHABILITATION AND LIQUIDATION OF INSURANCE COMPANIES.
TO REGULATE STATE TREASURY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRUDENT INVESTMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF STATE TREASURY FUNDS.
Friday, March 22, 2013
TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ENERGY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS TO FUND LOANS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS, RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS, AND WATER CONSERVATION IMPROVEMENTS.
TO ASSIST THE ADMINISTRATION AND COLLECTION OF 911 EMERGENCY PHONE SYSTEM CHARGES; AND TO REGULATE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PREPAID WIRELESS PHONE USERS.
AN ACT TO EXEMPT HEALTH CARE SHARING MINISTRIES FROM THE INSURANCE LAWS OF ARKANSAS.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE POOL ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORDERLY CESSATION OF OPERATIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE JURISDICTION AND REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION; TO REGULATE TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING RESALE TIMESHARE PROPERTY.
Friday, March 15, 2013
TO PERMIT THE ELECTRONIC DISPLAY OF PROOF OF WATERCRAFT LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PROOF OF INSURANCE AND REGISTRATION PURPOSES.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
TO EXEMPT SMALL WATER SYSTEMS AND SMALL SEWAGE SYSTEMS FROM REGULATION BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES OF A COMPANY OFFERING HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS IN ARKANSAS; CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS, DEDUCTIBLES, AND RELATED CHARGES.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE OFFERING OF PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE TO CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING A HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE.
CONCERNING PAWN SHOPS, PAWNBROKERS, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL ENTITIES THAT ACQUIRE PRECIOUS METALS THROUGH PURCHASE OR OTHER MEANS; AND CONCERNING THE DISPOSITION OF PRECIOUS METALS.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION ACT OF 2013.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE A PRIOR APPROVAL PROCESS FOR EXPERIMENTAL AND INVESTIGATIONAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES AND MEDICAL DEVICES.
TO REGULATE THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE AND PROMOTE COMPETITION BETWEEN COMPANIES THAT OFFER HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS IN ARKANSAS.
TO REQUIRE HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS TO PROVIDE PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE COVERAGE FOR SERVICES OF A NUTRITIONIST OR DIETITIAN.
ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR HOLDERS OF INSURANCE POLICIES.
TO REGULATE RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE REPAIR PRACTICES AND CONTRACTS.
TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUBROGATION AND REIMBURSEMENT RIGHTS OF PARTIES TO AN INSURANCE CONTRACT ARE TO BE DEFINED BY THE CONTRACT.
TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SURETY COMPANIES THAT ISSUE BONDS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION.
ESTABLISHING PROHIBITED ACTS INVOLVING THE SALE OF TICKETS TO CERTAIN EVENTS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR INTERNET DISCLOSURE.
CONCERNING NOTICES TO OWNERS AND INTERESTED PARTIES REGARDING REAL PROPERTY AND ISSUES RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
TO ALLOW THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO ENGAGE IN A STUDY WITH NEIGHBORING STATES TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMMERCE.
TO PROHIBIT AN INSURANCE COMPANY OFFERING AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGE IN ARKANSAS FROM EXCLUDING FROM COVERAGE ANY MINOR THAT IS A MEMBER OF THE POLICYHOLDER'S HOUSEHOLD.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS SCRAP METAL DEALER BOARD; TO CREATE OVERSIGHT FOR SCRAP METAL DEALERS.
TO REQUIRE HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS TO PROVIDE FOR CORRECTIVE SURGERY AND TREATMENT FOR CRANIOFACIAL ANOMALY.
TO AMEND THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW ENACTED BY INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948 AND TO REVISE THIRD-PARTY LIABILITY IN THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS INSURANCE FAIR CONDUCT ACT.
Monday, March 11, 2013
CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
TO AMEND VARIOUS STATE SECURITIES LAWS; AND TO REGULATE SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS AND CLARIFY THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PARTIES TO SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS.
TO REGULATE THE PRACTICES OF APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES.
TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ON INSURANCE ISSUES TO A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE BEFORE THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY; TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS CREDIT RESERVE PROGRAM; TO ALLOW ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF PAYING FEES UNDER THE ARKANSAS CAPITAL ACCESS PROGRAM FOR SMALL BUSINESS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAWS RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE; TO EXPAND THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND ALLOCATE CERTAIN FEDERAL CREDITS; AND TO EXPAND THE OPTIONS FOR FINANCING PUBLIC NEEDS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RISK CAPITAL MATCHING FUND ACT OF 2007; AND TO ELIMINATE THE PRIVATE SECTOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE CREATED UNDER THE ARKANSAS RISK CAPITAL MATCHING FUND ACT OF 2007.
TO REGULATE THE PRACTICES OF CREDIT CARD ISSUERS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE TERMS TO BE USED IN CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS.
TO ESTABLISH A LICENSE FOR A LIMITED LINES TRAVEL INSURANCE PRODUCER.
CONCERNING CERTAIN BUSINESSES AND PERSONS THAT PERFORM DISASTER OR EMERGENCY-RELATED WORK IN THE STATE.
TO REGULATE THE PROCEDURES FOR AN INSURANCE ADJUSTER LICENSE.
TO AUTHORIZE A LIMITED LICENSE FOR SELF-SERVICE STORAGE INSURANCE.
TO PROVIDE FINANCING OPTIONS FOR PUBLIC ENTITIES TO BURY POWER LINES.
TO REGULATE INSURANCE COMPANIES, PRACTICES, PROCEDURES, AND THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE.
TO AMEND THE EQUITY INVESTMENT INCENTIVE ACT OF 2007.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Thursday, March 7, 2013
TO AUTHORIZE INVESTMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS IN ADDITIONAL INVESTMENTS INSURED BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION ACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO PROVIDE FOR A REVIEW OF MANDATED BENEFITS BY THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT.
CONCERNING CONSUMER CREDIT AND CONSUMER FINANCIAL SERVICES.
CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF SCRAP METAL TRANSACTIONS AND ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM OF THE THEFT OF SCRAP METAL.
ENCOURAGING THE REJECTION OF THE PLAINS & EASTERN CLEAN LINE TRANSMISSION PROJECT AND CLEAN LINE'S REQUEST TO OPERATE AS A PUBLIC UTILITY IN ARKANSAS.
CONCERNING MONETARY TRANSACTIONS THAT INVOLVE A METAL RECYCLER OR A PERSON BUYING OR SELLING CERTAIN METALS.
CREATING A PRIVATE METAL RECYCLER OVERSIGHT COMMISSION; TO VEST THE COMMISSION WITH CERTAIN REGULATORY AND ENFORCEMENT POWERS; TO DETERMINE MEMBERSHIP; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATIONS OF THE COMMISSION.
TO PERMIT THE ELECTRONIC DISPLAY OF PROOF OF WATERCRAFT LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PROOF OF INSURANCE AND REGISTRATION PURPOSES.
TO REGULATE ELECTRIC UTILITIES AND THE EMINENT DOMAIN AUTHORITY OF ELECTRIC UTILITIES.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
TO CLARIFY THE CALCULATION OF INTEREST AND APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN EXTENSIONS OF CREDIT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PRECIOUS METAL DEALER LICENSING AND THE PURCHASE OF GOLD, SILVER, AND OTHER PRECIOUS METALS.
Monday, March 4, 2013
TO REVISE THE CEMETERY ACT FOR PERPETUALLY MAINTAINED CEMETERIES.
TO REVISE NOTIFICATION AND STORAGE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR SELF-STORAGE FACILITIES.
TO REQUIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES TO PAY COMPARABLE REIMBURSEMENT TO PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS, AND PHYSICIANS.
TO AMEND THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ON VENDORS OF PORTABLE ELECTRONICS INSURANCE POLICIES; TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF INSURERS REGARDING CHANGES TO A PORTABLE ELECTRONICS INSURANCE POLICY.
TO REQUIRE THAT DENIALS OF DENTAL CLAIMS BE DECIDED BY LICENSED DENTISTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE AMUSEMENT RIDE AND AMUSEMENT ATTRACTION SAFETY INSURANCE ACT.
Friday, March 1, 2013
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS UNDERGROUND FACILITIES DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS NATURAL GAS PIPELINE SAFETY ACT OF 1971.
TO REGULATE PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS CONTRACTS AND INVESTMENTS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS LAW.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
AN ACT TO CREATE A UNIFORM PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FORM; TO REQUIRE HEALTH CARE INSURERS TO USE A UNIFORM PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FORM.
TO INCREASE THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PREMIUM TAX AND REQUIRE THAT A PORTION BE CREDITED TO THE DEATH AND PERMANENT TOTAL DISABILITY TRUST FUND; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS VIDEO SERVICE ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT; AND TO MAKE INVESTIGATORS OF THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS BENEFIT CORPORATION ACT.
TO ENACT THE ARKANSAS HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE ACT; TO PROMOTE COMPETITION AMONG HEALTH INSURANCE CARRIERS; TO DECREASE THE COST OF HEALTH INSURANCE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, February 25, 2013
TO CLARIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FROM THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
TO REGULATE THE PRACTICES OF HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES; AND TO PROHIBIT THE ACCUMULATION OF EXCESS INCOME, RESERVES, CAPITAL, CAPITAL SURPLUS, OR INVESTMENT SAVINGS IN THE COURSE OF PROVIDING HEALTH INSURANCE.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
TO ENACT THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT'S GENERAL OMNIBUS BILL.
Monday, February 18, 2013
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL PUBLIC FINANCE MATTERS.
TO CLARIFY EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR REAL ESTATE LICENSES.
Friday, February 15, 2013
TO REQUIRE PAWN SHOPS AND PAWNBROKERS TO ELECTRONICALLY UPLOAD RECORDS TO ASSIST THE INVESTIGATION OF CRIMES.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
TO REVISE THE USAGE FEE FOR BRANCHES OF AN ARKANSAS BANK LOCATED OUT OF STATE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
TO CLARIFY THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR REMITTING PREMIUM TAXES APPLICABLE TO DOMESTIC SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
CONCERNING PAYMENT FOR COLLABORATIVE HYGIENE SERVICES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE A PRIOR APPROVAL PROCESS FOR EXPERIMENTAL AND INVESTIGATIONAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES AND MEDICAL DEVICES.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION AND TO PROVIDE ALTERNATE DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES FOR A REAL ESTATE LICENSEE.
Monday, January 28, 2013
TO AUTHORIZE FOREIGN MEDICAL CORPORATIONS TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION IN ARKANSAS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR COLLAGENASE CLOSTRIDIUM HISTOLYTICUM.
CONCERNING ACCESS TO A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT; TO DESIGNATE THE MEANS OF ACCESS; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
REQUIRING ALL PAWN SHOPS AND PAWNBROKERS TO VERIFY THE OWNERSHIP OF ITEMS A PAWN SHOP OR PAWNBROKER PURCHASES OR OTHERWISE OBTAINS IN THE COURSE OF BUSINESS.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
TO REQUIRE EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
TO COMMEMORATE THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE STATE BANK DEPARTMENT IN ARKANSAS.
Monday, January 14, 2013
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FAIR HOUSING EDUCATION PROGRAM.
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