INSURANCE & COMMERCE- HOUSE
Referred Bills
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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT; AND TO REVISE CHARGING ORDERS UNDER THE UNIFORM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT.
TO AMEND THE EXEMPTIONS OF LIFE INSURANCE PROCEEDS FROM ACTIONS BY CREDITORS AND REPRESENTATIVES.
TO AMEND THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS THAT PROVIDE CERTAIN HEALTHCARE SERVICES FROM PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS.
TO EXPAND HEALTH BENEFIT COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN POLICE OFFICER RETIREES OF MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES.
TO MODIFY THE ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE CONSUMER ACT; AND TO REQUIRE COVERAGE FOR PROSTHETIC DEVICES FOR ATHLETICS OR RECREATION AND PROSTHETIC DEVICES FOR SHOWERING OR BATHING.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OVER INTERSTATE RATES, CHARGES, CLASSIFICATIONS, AND OTHER ACTIONS; AND TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT RECOVERABLE FROM AN AFFECTED UTILITY.
Monday, April 3, 2023
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS AFFORDABLE ENERGY ACT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING RETIREMENT REVIEW.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ANNUAL DISCLOSURES FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING NAME AVAILABILITY; AND TO AMEND THE ANNUAL REPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN BUSINESS ENTITIES FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
TO MODIFY THE LAW CONCERNING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS; TO CLARIFY CONTRIBUTIONS OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS; AND TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN BEQUESTS AND TESTAMENTARY DISTRIBUTIONS FROM TRUSTS FROM CONTRIBUTIONS.
CONCERNING PUBLIC UTILITY CONTRACTS FOR INTERRUPTIBLE SERVICE.
TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR USE OF INTRAVENOUS IMMUNOGLOBULIN TO TREAT CERTAIN PEDIATRIC DISORDERS CAUSED BY INFECTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW A TITLE INSURANCE AGENT, TITLE INSURER, OR TITLE COMPANY TO PAY REAL PROPERTY TAXES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF A TITLE.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
TO PROVIDE CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR IN-STATE INTERNET AUCTION SALES AND ESTATE SALES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUCTIONEERS LICENSING BOARD; AND TO AMEND THE AUCTIONEER'S LICENSING LAW.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ENERGY; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COAL-POWERED ELECTRICAL GENERATION FACILITIES; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN ACTIONS BEFORE DECOMMISSIONING OR DISPOSAL OF ASSETS; AND TO REQUIRE A STUDY.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE REVISED UNIFORM UNINCORPORATED NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION ACT.
TO ESTABLISH THE TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT MANAGER ACT; TO REGULATE CONTRACTS OF CERTAIN AMBULANCE PROVIDERS; AND TO REGULATE CLAIMS AND PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN AMBULANCE SERVICES.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
TO PREVENT STATE-FUNDED MEDICAL SCHOOLS IN THIS STATE FROM SPENDING STATE GENERAL REVENUE FUNDS FROM TAX DOLLARS ON THE NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS OF A STUDENT-ATHLETE UNDER THE ARKANSAS STUDENT-ATHLETE PUBLICITY RIGHTS ACT.
TO CREATE THE SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY ACT; TO REQUIRE AGE VERIFICATION FOR USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA; AND TO CLARIFY LIABILITY FOR FAILURE TO PERFORM AGE VERIFICATION FOR USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND ILLEGAL RETENTION OF DATA.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING GROUND AMBULANCE SERVICES; AND TO ESTABLISH A MINIMUM ALLOWABLE REIMBURSEMENT FOR GROUND AMBULANCE SERVICES.
TO REPEAL THE SERVICE CONTRACTS ACT; TO TRANSFER THE DUTIES OF REGULATION OF SERVICE CONTRACTS TO THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER; TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS SERVICE CONTRACTS ACT; AND TO REGULATE SERVICE CONTRACTS.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
TO AMEND ACTS 2023, NO. 278; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING BONDS OR ACCEPTABLE FINANCIAL SECURITY UNDER THE CUSTOMER PROTECTIONS FOR NET-METERING CUSTOMERS ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE DISCLOSURE BY AN INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE MONETARY AMOUNT OF A DEDUCTIBLE BASED ON A PERCENTAGE OF THE INSURED VALUE UNDER AN INSURANCE POLICY.
TO REQUIRE CONSENT TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS TO A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER; AND TO MANDATE NOTICE TO AN ENROLLEE OF THE ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS TO A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.
Monday, March 27, 2023
TO TRANSFER THE ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE STATE SECURITIES DEPARTMENT TO THE STATE BANK DEPARTMENT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ORGANIZATION OF THE STATE SECURITIES DEPARTMENT.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING LEGAL TENDER; TO PROHIBIT THE TRACKING OF AN INDIVIDUAL THROUGH THE USE OF DIGITAL CURRENCY EXCEPT FOR LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO CLARIFY THE USE OF DIGITAL CURRENCY.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LEGAL TENDER ACT; AND TO REAFFIRM GOLD AND SILVER COIN AS LEGAL TENDER.
TO EXEMPT PROPERTY MANAGERS FROM LICENSURE BY THE ARKANSAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND THE REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW.
TO EXCLUDE ANTIPSYCHOTIC PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FROM STEP THERAPY.
Thursday, March 16, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF "CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT" AND "POLITICAL SUBDIVISION" FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
CONCERNING THE SALE OF EVENT TICKETS; TO CREATE THE EVENT TICKETING AND RESALE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS STUDENT-ATHLETE PUBLICITY RIGHTS ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN NONPROFIT AGRICULTURAL MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS FROM INSURANCE REGULATION.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "REBATES" AS USED IN THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING TOKEN GIFTS IN THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE.
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
TO REQUIRE SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE AS THE REMEDY FOR THE BREACH OF CONTRACTS THAT INCLUDE CERTAIN PRECIOUS METALS AS CONSIDERATION; AND TO EXCLUDE FROM GROSS INCOME ANY GAIN REALIZED FROM THE SALE OF CERTAIN PRECIOUS METALS.
TO PROHIBIT COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE AGREEMENTS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE AGREEMENT.
TO CREATE THE SECOND AMENDMENT FINANCIAL PRIVACY ACT; TO PROHIBIT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FROM USING CERTAIN DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT OF VIOLATIONS.
Monday, March 13, 2023
TO AMEND THE LIABILITY OF THIRD PARTIES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM CLAIMS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE CONSUMER ACT; AND TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT AND BENEFITS FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS THAT ARE DELIVERED THROUGH A PSYCHIATRIC COLLABORATIVE CARE MODEL.
Thursday, March 9, 2023
TO ENACT THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT'S GENERAL OMNIBUS BILL.
TO INCREASE THE PERCENTAGE FOR DAMAGES ON LOSS CLAIMS UNDER AN INSURANCE POLICY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS LAW; TO REGULATE PREPAID BENEFITS CONTRACTS; AND TO ENHANCE THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS PREPAID FUNERAL BENEFITS LAW.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS; AND TO REVISE THE DUE DATE FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSES UNDER THE LAW REGARDING EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
TO CREATE THE DELIVERY NETWORK COMPANY INSURANCE ACT.
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2001; TO PREVENT COST-SHIFTING AND ENSURE FAIRNESS TO ALL RATEPAYERS; TO CREATE THE CUSTOMER PROTECTIONS FOR NET-METERING CUSTOMERS ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS UNDERGROUND FACILITIES DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION; TO CREATE A PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BROKER AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE LICENSE; AND TO AMEND THE REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW.
Monday, March 6, 2023
TO AMEND THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO MODIFY THE MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT UNDER THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT.
Thursday, March 2, 2023
TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF A COLLECTION AGENCY; AND CONCERNING APPOINTMENTS, REMOVAL, AND VACANCIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF COLLECTION AGENCIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS; AND TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
TO MODIFY THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER LICENSURE ACT.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "REBATES" AS USED IN THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE; AND TO MODIFY THE MINIMUM THRESHOLD VALUE OF TOKEN GIFTS IN THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2001; TO PREVENT COST-SHIFTING AND ENSURE FAIRNESS TO ALL RATEPAYERS; TO CREATE THE CUSTOMER PROTECTIONS FOR NET-METERING CUSTOMERS ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, February 27, 2023
TO MODIFY THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER LICENSURE ACT.
Thursday, February 23, 2023
TO AMEND THE FORMULA RATE REVIEW ACT; AND TO MODIFY THE TERM OF A FORMULA RATE REVIEW APPROVED BY THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
TO ASSIST SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS TO FORM A LEGAL ENTITY IN THIS STATE; AND TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS USED FOR NAME AVAILABILITY FOR CERTAIN CORPORATIONS AND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF BANK FACILITIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RETENTION OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.
TO CREATE THE HEALTHCARE INSURER SHARE THE SAVINGS ACT; AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER SHARE THE SAVINGS ACT.
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ELECTRIC UTILITY AND GAS UTILITY STORM RECOVERY SECURITIZATION ACT; TO EXEMPT CERTAIN DATA CENTERS FROM STORM RECOVERY COSTS AND CHARGES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
TO MODIFY THE FAIR MORTGAGE LENDING ACT; TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS OF SPONSORSHIP UNDER THE FAIR MORTGAGE LENDING ACT; AND TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE UNDER THE FAIR MORTGAGE LENDING ACT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES ACT; AND TO MODIFY CERTAIN ACTIONS AGAINST A REGISTRATION UNDER THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES ACT.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS VIDEO SERVICE ACT; AND TO PROVIDE CLARITY CONCERNING THE USE OF A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COVERAGE OF BIOSIMLAR MEDICAL PRODUCTS UNDER STEP THERAPY PROTOCOLS; AND TO AMEND EXCEPTIONS TO STEP THERAPY PROTOCOLS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2001; TO PREVENT COST-SHIFTING AND ENSURE FAIRNESS TO ALL RATEPAYERS; TO CREATE THE CUSTOMER PROTECTIONS FOR NET-METERING CUSTOMERS ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RECORDS MAINTAINED BY SCRAP METAL RECYCLERS; AND TO CREATE OFFENSES FOR THEFT OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND UNAUTHORIZED POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
TO AMEND THE REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW; TO CREATE A PROPERTY MANAGER LICENSE REQUIREMENT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION.
Monday, February 6, 2023
CONCERNING THE PRACTICES OF CERTAIN HEALTHCARE INSURERS; AND TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS TO DETERMINE IF A PROPOSED RATE IS EXCESSIVE.
TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STATE AUDIT PROCESS CONCERNING QUALIFIED PAYMENT AMOUNTS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP A STATE AUDIT PROCESS CONCERNING QUALIFIED PAYMENT AMOUNTS.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
TO AMEND THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO CLARIFY THAT A HEALTHCARE INSURER FROM OUT OF STATE IS SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT IF THAT HEALTHCARE INSURER HAS SUBSCRIBERS IN THIS STATE.
TO ALLOW CERTAIN INSURERS TO OFFER FAMILY LEAVE INSURANCE.
TO AMEND THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR BURIAL ASSOCIATIONS.
TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE FOR BENEFITS FOR BURIAL ASSOCIATIONS; AND TO CLARIFY THE PERCENTAGE PAYABLE TO SUBSTITUTE SERVICE-PROVIDING FUNERAL HOMES BASED ON MEMBERSHIP DATA AND PROXIMITY TO THE CONTRACT FUNERAL HOME.
Monday, January 30, 2023
TO AMEND THE EXEMPTIONS OF LIFE INSURANCE PROCEEDS FROM ACTIONS BY CREDITORS AND REPRESENTATIVES.
Thursday, January 26, 2023
TO REGULATE A PRUDENT LAY PERSON REVIEW PROCESS BY AN INSURER; AND TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF A LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL TO REVIEW A PRUDENT LAY PERSON DECISION.
TO EXCLUDE ANTIPSYCHOTIC PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FROM STEP THERAPY.
TO REGULATE ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS; AND TO PROHIBIT A HEALTHCARE PAYOR THAT HAS ELECTRONIC ACCESS TO MEDICAL RECORDS FROM REQUESTING MEDICAL RECORDS IN A DIFFERENT FORMAT FROM A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.
TO MODIFY THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO AMEND THE APPEAL PROCESS FOR A DENIAL UNDER THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT.
TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE PAYOR IDENTIFICATION CARD ACT; AND TO DEFINE SHORT-TERM, LIMITED-DURATION INSURANCE.
TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATION ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT A HEALTHCARE INSURER FROM LEASING A HEALTHCARE CONTRACT OR PROVIDER NETWORK.
TO AMEND THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS THAT PROVIDE CERTAIN HEALTHCARE SERVICES FROM PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS.
TO AMEND THE REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW; TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "LICENSEE" UNDER THE REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW; AND TO ALLOW A BROKER OR SALESMAN TO DO BUSINESS AS A PROFESSIONAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
TO CREATE THE HEALTHCARE COST-SHARING COLLECTIONS ACT.
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
TO EXPAND HEALTH BENEFIT COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN POLICE OFFICER RETIREES OF MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES.
REGARDING REAL PROPERTY; AND TO PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE OF OR ACQUISITION OF TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY BY CERTAIN ALIENS OR FOREIGN ENTITIES.
TO MODIFY THE ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE CONSUMER ACT; AND TO REQUIRE COVERAGE FOR PROSTHETIC DEVICES FOR ATHLETICS OR RECREATION AND PROSTHETIC DEVICES FOR SHOWERING OR BATHING.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
TO ALLOW CERTAIN RETIRED PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN PHARMACY BENEFITS IF ENROLLED IN THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
CONCERNING THE USE OF A REGISTERED NAME OF CERTAIN CORPORATIONS AND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES THAT HAVE BEEN DISSOLVED.
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
TO REGULATE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES; AND TO CLARIFY SUPERVISION OF VOLUNTARY PRODUCTS UNDER THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
TO AMEND THE REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW; AND TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FOR ARKANSAS LICENSED RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES.
Thursday, January 12, 2023
TO CLARIFY THAT A COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE AGREEMENT IS UNENFORCEABLE FOR CERTAIN LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS.
CONCERNING COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING FOR EARLY DETECTION AND MANAGEMENT FOR CANCER DIAGNOSES.
Monday, January 9, 2023
TO ESTABLISH THE FAIR ACCESS TO FINANCIAL SERVICES ACT; AND TO PROTECT THE FINANCIAL FREEDOM OF ARKANSAS CITIZENS AND BUSINESSES.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2001; AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR PAYING A RESIDENTIAL NET-METERING CUSTOMER FOR NET EXCESS GENERATION.
TO ENHANCE COVERAGE OF PROSTATE CANCER SCREENINGS BY HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS.
TO ESTABLISH THE RIGHT TO START PILOT PROGRAM FOR HEALTHCARE PORTABILITY.
TO REGULATE THE REIMBURSEMENT RATE OF A BIRTH UNDER AN INSURANCE POLICY IN THIS STATE; AND TO ESTABLISH THE REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR A BIRTH TO BE AT LEAST THE SAME AS THE REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR A BIRTH BY CESAREAN SECTION.
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT; AND TO REVISE CHARGING ORDERS UNDER THE UNIFORM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT.
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