INSURANCE & COMMERCE- HOUSE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
Sponsor
Status
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
TO DISCOURAGE THE RECENT PROPOSAL REQUIRING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF AMERICAN TAXPAYER'S DATA REPORTED TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
Monday, April 26, 2021
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING SCRAP METAL DEALERS; AND TO REQUIRE BUYERS OF USED CATALYTIC CONVERTERS TO MAINTAIN RECORDS.
Thursday, April 22, 2021
TO ENABLE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO MAKE APPROPRIATE BILLING DECISIONS THAT ARE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF PATIENTS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE BILLING IN THE BEST INTEREST OF PATIENTS ACT.
CONCERNING AN INSURER'S RIGHT TO SUBROGATION AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL BENEFITS.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
TO ESTABLISH A PROPERTY OWNER'S RIGHT TO REPAIR ANY DEFECT OR DISREPAIR ON THE PREMISES.
TO REPEAL THE SMALL BUSINESS ENTITY
TAX PASS THROUGH ACT; AND TO ESTABLISH
THE UNIFORM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
ACT.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS INSURANCE BUSINESS TRANSFER ACT.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
TO EXEMPT HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT-QUALIFIED HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES FROM CERTAIN INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS; AND TO CLARIFY THE COVERAGE OF DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATIONS FOR BREAST CANCER UNDER CERTAIN PLANS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT ACT OF 2007; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR UNLAWFUL DETAINER AND FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER.
Thursday, April 15, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
TO MODIFY THE LAW CONCERNING CRANIOFACIAL COVERAGE; TO ESTABLISH WENDELYN'S CRANIOFACIAL LAW — CRANIOFACIAL COVERAGE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH THE PROTECTION OF MINORS FROM UNFILTERED DEVICES ACT; AND TO CREATE A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR FAILURE TO INSTALL A FILTER ON A DEVICE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
CONCERNING THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE; AND TO CLARIFY CONTROL OF VIRTUAL CURRENCY UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS FAIRNESS IN COST SHARING ACT.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT ACT OF 2007; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR UNLAWFUL DETAINER AND FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER.
TO AMEND THE FORMULA RATE REVIEW ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CREATING A CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST A COMMERCIAL WEBSITE OPERATOR THAT POSTS INCORRECT OR INACCURATE BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT A PERSON.
Monday, April 12, 2021
TO ENABLE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO MAKE APPROPRIATE BILLING DECISIONS THAT ARE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF PATIENTS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE BILLING IN THE BEST INTEREST OF PATIENTS ACT.
Thursday, April 8, 2021
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "POLICY CANCELLATION"; AND TO CLARIFY THE MINIMUM NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY AND CASUALTY POLICIES.
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
CONCERNING THE CONTROL OF VIRTUAL CURRENCY FOR PURPOSES OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE; AND TO CLARIFY THE RIGHTS OF PURCHASERS WHO OBTAIN CONTROL OF VIRTUAL CURRENCY FOR PURPOSES OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE.
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
TO ESTABLISH THE 340B DRUG PRICING NONDISCRIMINATION ACT.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING A HEALTHCARE INSURER'S CONTRACTING WITH A TEMPORARY HOSPITAL FACILITY; AND TO REGULATE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTS TO REQUIRE GOOD-FAITH COOPERATION.
Monday, March 29, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW GOVERNING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY; AND TO MODIFY THE MANNER IN WHICH THE AUTHORITY DISTRIBUTES CERTAIN TAX CREDITS AND HIRES CERTAIN PERSONS.
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RECORDERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE UNIFORM FEE FOR RECORDING INSTRUMENTS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY AUDIT BILL OF RIGHTS; AND TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER LICENSURE ACT.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COVERAGE FOR COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING.
Thursday, March 18, 2021
TO ESTABLISH A PROPERTY OWNER'S RIGHT TO REPAIR ANY DEFECT OR DISREPAIR ON THE PREMISES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING UNFAIR PRACTICES RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE REPAIR CONTRACTS; AND TO PROHIBIT A PROMISE TO PAY OR TO REBATE AN INSURANCE POLICY DEDUCTIBLE UNDER A RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE REPAIR CONTRACT.
TO PROHIBIT A CHANGE TO A DESIGNATED OR NAMED BENEFICIARY OF A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY OR ANNUITY CONTRACT THROUGH A WILL.
TO REPEAL THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO VACATE UPON NOTICE.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2001; TO MODIFY THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; AND TO MODIFY NET-METERING FACILITIES FOR JUST COMPENSATION TO ARKANSAS CUSTOMERS.
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A BROKER OF A SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FOREIGN SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS.
TO ESTABLISH THE ONLINE MARKETPLACE CONSUMER INFORM ACT; TO REQUIRE THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION BY ONLINE MARKETPLACES TO BETTER INFORM CONSUMERS; TO REGULATE ONLINE MARKETPLACES TO STOP ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME.
TO CLARIFY THE APPLICABILITY OF STEP THERAPY PROTOCOLS; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN" TO INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL QUALIFIED HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS.
CREATING A CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST A COMMERCIAL WEBSITE OPERATOR THAT POSTS INCORRECT OR INACCURATE BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT A PERSON.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT ACT OT 2007; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR UNLAWFUL DETAINER AND FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE NOTICE OF A LIEN UPON RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE; AND TO CLARIFY THE MEANING OF A DIRECT SALE.
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
TO AMEND THE EXEMPTIONS FOR LICENSING OF COLLECTION AGENCIES.
Monday, March 15, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM; TO ENSURE A SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM OF HEALTH BENEFITS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO STATE EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES WHO PARTICIPATE IN A HIGH-DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLAN THROUGH A HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT.
Thursday, March 11, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MULTIPLE EMPLOYER WELFARE ARRANGEMENTS.
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
TO REQUIRE THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO PAY ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS IN CERTAIN CASES.
Monday, March 8, 2021
TO AMEND THE FORMULA RATE REVIEW ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE FORMULA RATE REVIEW ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, March 4, 2021
TO PROMOTE ARKANSAS VOICES; AND TO COMBAT CANCEL CULTURE AND PROTECT FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
TO MODIFY THE MINIMUM REQUIRED NONFORFEITURE RATE FOR INDIVIDUAL DEFERRED ANNUITIES UNDER THE STANDARD NONFORFEITURE LAW FOR INDIVIDUAL DEFERRED ANNUITIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALE AND REMOVAL PROCEDURE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM A SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY.
Monday, March 1, 2021
CONCERNING COVERAGE OF DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATIONS FOR BREAST CANCER UNDER CERTAIN HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS.
TO CLARIFY THE MINIMUM LEVELS FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFIT STOP-LOSS INSURANCE.
TO MODIFY THE DUE DATE FOR SEMIANNUAL REPORTS OF BURIAL ASSOCIATIONS.
Thursday, February 25, 2021
TO AMEND THE STATUTES CONCERNING PROCURERS; AND TO REGULATE THE USE OF A PROCURER BY A LICENSED CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS FAIRNESS IN COST SHARING ACT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT ACT OF 2007; TO CREATE A CIVIL EVICTION PROCESS; AND TO REQUIRE MINIMUM HABITABILITY STANDARDS FOR TENANTS OF RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY.
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE LANGUAGE CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS HOME INSPECTOR REGISTRATION BOARD.
TO REQUIRE ELECTRIC UTILITIES TO HAVE AN EMERGENCY PLAN IN PLACE DURING CERTAIN WEATHER EVENTS; AND TO REQUIRE AN ELECTRIC UTILITY TO DIRECTLY NOTIFY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS OF CERTAIN EMERGENCY MEASURES TO REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION.
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
TO MODIFY THE EXEMPTIONS OF CERTAIN ENTITIES FROM INSURANCE REGULATION.
TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS LIFELINE INDIVIDUAL VERIFICATION EFFORT CORPORATION ACT.
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY BY POWER OF ATTORNEY.
Monday, February 8, 2021
TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF THE ENERGY SOURCE OF A UTILITY SERVICE.
TO ALLOW ARKANSAS CORPORATIONS AND ARKANSAS BANKS TO HOLD ANNUAL OR SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS REMOTELY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
TO AMEND THE EXEMPTIONS OF CERTAIN ENTITIES FROM INSURANCE REGULATION.
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Monday, February 1, 2021
TO EXTEND THE PILOT PROGRAM ON COVERAGE FOR MORBID OBESITY DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT UNDER THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
TO CONTINUE CARE FOR THE PROTECTION OF CANCER SURVIVORS.
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE NOTICE AND PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS OF LISTS OF ABANDONED PROPERTY.
Monday, January 25, 2021
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "POLICY CANCELLATION"; AND TO CLARIFY THE MINIMUM NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY AND CASUALTY POLICIES.
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN LONG-TERM CARE INSURERS TO FILE MARKET CONDUCT ANNUAL STATEMENTS.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "CLAIMANT AGENCY" AS USED IN THE STATUTES CONCERNING COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES.
TO MODIFY THE ARKANSAS CREDIT FOR REINSURANCE LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REMOVE THE PRELICENSURE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS EXEMPTION FOR AN INSURANCE ADJUSTER; TO REQUIRE A NONRESIDENT INSURANCE PRODUCER, ADJUSTER, OR CONSULTANT TO MAINTAIN A LICENSE IN GOOD STANDING IN THE LICENSEE'S HOME STATE.
TO ENACT THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT'S GENERAL OMNIBUS.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
TO MODIFY THE CEMETERY ACT FOR PERPETUALLY MAINTAINED CEMETERIES; AND TO AMEND THE INSOLVENT CEMETERY GRANT FUND ACT.
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
TO MODIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR COLLECTION OF SURCHARGES TO FUND THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT FUND.
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
TO AMEND THE EXEMPTIONS TO THE REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW.
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
TO ENHANCE THE 911 SYSTEM IN ARKANSAS; TO MODIFY THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONEYS IN THE ARKANSAS HIGH COST FUND; AND TO MODIFY THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONEYS IN THE ARKANSAS 911 RURAL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FUND.
CONCERNING THE STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, CEMETERIES, AND BURIAL SERVICES.
Monday, January 11, 2021
TO PROMOTE PRICE TRANSPARENCY IN REIMBURSEMENT OF HOSPITALS BY INSURERS; TO ESTABLISH THE DISCLOSURE OF REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR HOSPITALS ACT; AND TO REQUIRE DISCLOSURE BY AN INSURER OF REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR HOSPITALS.
TO ESTABLISH THE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATION SELF-REGULATION ACT OF 2021.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALE AND REMOVAL PROCEDURE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM A SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING SCRAP METAL DEALERS; AND TO REQUIRE BUYERS OF USED CATALYTIC CONVERTERS TO MAINTAIN RECORDS.