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STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS- HOUSE


Referred Bills



Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
Sponsor
Status
Thursday, April 6, 2023
BILL: HB1642
Sponsor: Maddox
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES" FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING MOTOR VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS FOR STATE AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
BILL: HB1381
Sponsor: Wardlaw
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ARKANSAS'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE NATIONAL STATUARY HALL COLLECTION IN THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL.
BILL: HB1302
Sponsor: Wing
TO OFFER AND ENSURE COVERAGE OF TRAUMATIC EVENT LICENSED COUNSELING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES; AND TO REQUIRE A STUDY OF AVAILABILITY FOR PEER SUPPORT ACCESS FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS.
BILL: SB559
Sponsor: J. Dismang
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "DESIGN PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT" IN RELATION TO THE PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND CONSULTANT SERVICES CONTRACTS.
BILL: SB509
Sponsor: Flippo
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING STIPENDS FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF CORRECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING STIPENDS FOR MEMBERS OF STATE BOARDS.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
BILL: HR1082
Sponsor: S. Meeks
REQUESTING THAT REPRESENTATIVE MEEKS BE AUTHORIZED TO PURSUE THE CONSIDERATION OF HJR 1002 AS A THIRD PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
BILL: HB1849
Sponsor: B. McKenzie
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE BIRD; AND TO CHANGE THE STATE BIRD TO THE MALLARD DUCK.
BILL: HB1847
Sponsor: Gazaway
TO CREATE THE SECOND CHANCE HIRING ACT; TO PROHIBIT INQUIRIES BY A STATE AGENCY INTO CONVICTIONS FOR POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
BILL: SB235
Sponsor: C. Tucker
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ABSENTEE VOTER INTEGRITY ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COUNTING ABSENTEE BALLOTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
Monday, April 3, 2023
BILL: SB426
Sponsor: Irvin
TO EXTEND MATERNITY LEAVE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CATASTROPHIC LEAVE PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1845
Sponsor: Wardlaw
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL JUSTICE, OR GOVERNANCE SCORES; AND TO CLARIFY THE SOURCES OF INFORMATION USED IN REGULATING ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL JUSTICE, OR GOVERNANCE SCORES.
BILL: HB1842
Sponsor: G. Hodges
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE BIRD; AND TO CHANGE THE STATE BIRD.
BILL: HB1829
Sponsor: Lundstrum
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SEXUAL ASSAULT COLLECTION KITS AND ANONYMOUS KITS; AND TO REQUIRE A STATEWIDE ACCOUNTING OF ALL UNTESTED SEXUAL ASSAULT COLLECTION KITS AND UNSUBMITTED ANONYMOUS KITS.
BILL: HB1826
Sponsor: Cavenaugh
TO ESTABLISH TRAINING GUIDELINES AND DEGREE REQUIREMENT FOR FIELD AUDITORS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
BILL: SB413
Sponsor: J. Dismang
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR APPOINTMENTS AND CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB380
Sponsor: A. Clark
TO REQUIRE RECORDS CUSTODIANS TO RESPOND IN WRITING IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
BILL: SB235
Sponsor: C. Tucker
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ABSENTEE VOTER INTEGRITY ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COUNTING ABSENTEE BALLOTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
BILL: HB1823
Sponsor: V. Flowers
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO REQUIRE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS TO BE PUBLISHED ONLINE.
BILL: HB1817
Sponsor: Perry
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ELIGIBILITY OF A PERSON TO FILE, RUN, OR HOLD OFFICE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ELIGIBILITY OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF PUBLIC TRUST CRIMES TO HOLD OFFICE.
BILL: HB1812
Sponsor: Clowney
TO REQUIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO ADOPT POLICES CONCERNING NONIMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATIONS OF CRIME VICTIMS.
BILL: HB1805
Sponsor: Nicks
TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO STORM SHELTERS FOR ESSENTIAL FACILITIES UNDER THE ARKANSAS FIRE PREVENTION CODE.
BILL: HB1802
Sponsor: Warren
TO AMEND MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY; TO AMEND LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1753
Sponsor: Gonzales
TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE PROFESSIONAL BAIL BOND COMPANY AND PROFESSIONAL BAIL BONDSMAN LICENSING BOARD; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BAIL BONDSMEN.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
BILL: SB447
Sponsor: J. Bryant
CONCERNING BALLOTS AND THE TABULATION OF UNOPPOSED RACES ON THE BALLOT; AND TO AMEND ELECTION PROCEDURES.
BILL: HB1789
Sponsor: McAlindon
TO PROHIBIT CONTRACTS WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING STATE CONTRACTS; AND TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF STATE PROCUREMENT.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
BILL: HB1749
Sponsor: Schulz
AUTHORIZING UNIFORM PURCHASES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO PURCHASE UNIFORMS FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SAFETY OFFICE.
BILL: HB1748
Sponsor: Bentley
TO ESTABLISH THE LAW CONCERNING A CONVENTION CALLED UNDER ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
Monday, March 27, 2023
TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC ENTITIES FROM PAYING A RANSOM FOR A CYBERATTACK; AND TO REQUIRE PUBLIC ENTITIES TO CREATE A POLICY TO PROHIBIT PAYMENT OF A RANSOM FOR A CYBERATTACK.
BILL: SB277
Sponsor: K. Hammer
TO AMEND THE FILING PERIOD FOR POLITICAL PARTIES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POLITICAL PARTIES.
BILL: HR1068
Sponsor: Rose
TO DECLARE THAT THE ARKANSAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OPPOSE ANY EFFORT BY PRESIDENT BIDEN AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO INCREASE THE COST OF TRICARE FOR LIFE BENEFITS FOR RECIPIENTS OF THESE BENEFITS.
BILL: HB1735
Sponsor: Wardlaw
TO AMEND THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO NONMANDATORY STATE CONTRACTS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
BILL: HB1726
Sponsor: Ray
TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; TO ADD DEFINITIONS; TO ADD PUBLIC RECORDS EXEMPTIONS; TO AMEND PUBLIC MEETINGS REQUIREMENTS; AND TO AMEND REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO CUSTODIANS PROCESSING PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS.
Ray
BILL: HB1687
Sponsor: Long
CONCERNING PAPER BALLOTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PAPER BALLOTS AND THE MARKING AND COUNTING OF PAPER BALLOTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DECLARATION OF ELECTION RESULTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1674
Sponsor: McCollum
CONCERNING THE CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SETTLEMENT FUNDS HELD BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE.
BILL: HB1407
Sponsor: McClure
TO CREATE THE VOTER REGISTRATION AND SECURE VOTER RECORDS ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 51; AND TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
BILL: HB1595
Sponsor: Ray
TO AMEND THE PROCEDURES FOR REGISTRATION OF POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES; TO AMEND CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
Ray
Thursday, March 16, 2023
BILL: SB377
Sponsor: K. Hammer
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INITIATIVE PETITIONS; TO CREATE A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE CONCERNING INITIATIVE PETITION SIGNATURES; AND TO ESTABLISH THE DEFINITION OF AND REGULATE PAID PETITION BLOCKERS.
BILL: HB1653
Sponsor: B. McKenzie
TO PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE OF SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFTS MANUFACTURED OR ASSEMBLED BY A COVERED FOREIGN ENTITY.
BILL: HB1648
Sponsor: Long
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING RUNOFF ELECTIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR A RUNOFF ELECTION FOR CANDIDATES FOR THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
BILL: SB397
Sponsor: J. Dotson
TO AMEND THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT; AND TO ALLOW ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION DECISIONS TO BE SERVED ELECTRONICALLY.
BILL: SB363
Sponsor: D. Wallace
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING REPORTS OF IMPROPER OR ILLEGAL PRACTICES.
BILL: SB272
Sponsor: J. Petty
TO CREATE AN ELECTION INTEGRITY REVIEW PROCESS; TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION LAW VIOLATIONS.
BILL: HB1642
Sponsor: Maddox
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES" FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING MOTOR VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS FOR STATE AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
BILL: HB1626
Sponsor: Evans
CONCERNING THE SELF-INSURED FIDELITY BOND PROGRAM; TO MODIFY THE SELF-INSURED FIDELITY BOND PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN PARTICIPATING GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1617
Sponsor: Clowney
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POSTMORTEM EXAMINATIONS; AND TO REQUIRE OR RECOMMEND THAT THE STATE MEDICAL EXAMINER CONDUCT A POSTMORTEM EXAMINATION IN CERTAIN CASES.
Monday, March 13, 2023
BILL: SB353
Sponsor: J. Dotson
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING DRAFTING REQUESTS AND INFORMATION REQUESTS TO LEGISLATIVE EMPLOYEES.
BILL: SB253
Sponsor: Crowell
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DAMAGED BALLOTS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION PROCEDURES.
BILL: HR1048
Sponsor: Richmond
TO CALL ON THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO DECLARE FENTANYL TO BE A WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION AND TO DESIGNATE THE MEXICAN DRUG CARTELS AS FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS.
BILL: HB1614
Sponsor: Vaught
TO ESTABLISH THE WATER AND SEWER TREATMENT FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM; TO TRANSFER FUNDING FROM THE SECURITIES RESERVE FUND; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1610
Sponsor: Bentley
TO AMEND THE LAW RELATING TO PUBLIC MEETINGS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
BILL: HB1601
Sponsor: Ray
TO CREATE A LICENSE FOR A PAID CANVASSER; TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO PROMULGATE RULES FOR A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR CANVASSERS AND FOR THE LICENSING OF PAID CANVASSERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Ray
BILL: HB1600
Sponsor: Ray
TO REPEAL THE LAW CONCERNING THE DISPLAY OF CAMPAIGN LITERATURE ON VEHICLES OF CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE OR PUBLIC OFFICIALS WHILE ON STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS.
Ray
BILL: HB1599
Sponsor: Ray
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONTRIBUTION LIMITS TO POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES; TO AMEND CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW; TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
Ray
BILL: HB1598
Sponsor: Ray
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CAMPAIGN FINANCE; TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 19, SECTION 28; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
Ray
BILL: HB1597
Sponsor: Ray
TO MODIFY THE DISBURSEMENT OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS AT THE CONCLUSION OF A CAMPAIGN; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CAMPAIGN FINANCE; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
Ray
BILL: HB1596
Sponsor: Ray
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS AS PERSONAL INCOME; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
Ray
BILL: HB1595
Sponsor: Ray
TO AMEND THE PROCEDURES FOR REGISTRATION OF POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES; TO AMEND CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
Ray
BILL: HB1307
Sponsor: Wardlaw
CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL JUSTICE, OR GOVERNANCE SCORES; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TREASURER OF STATE TO DIVEST CERTAIN INVESTMENTS OR OBLIGATIONS DUE TO CERTAIN FACTORS.
BILL: HB1513
Sponsor: McCollum
TO CREATE THE ELECTION INTEGRITY UNIT WITHIN THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE; TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VIOLATIONS OF ELECTION LAW.
Thursday, March 9, 2023
BILL: SB356
Sponsor: J. English
TO ABOLISH INACTIVE STATE ENTITIES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REPORTING OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB354
Sponsor: K. Hammer
TO TRANSFER THE DUTIES OF CERTAIN BOARDS TO THE STATE BOARD OF APPRAISERS, ABSTRACTERS, AND HOME INSPECTORS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB71
Sponsor: D. Sullivan
TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION OR PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT BY THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND OTHER PUBLIC ENTITIES.
BILL: SB62
Sponsor: Hill
TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC ENTITIES FROM CONTRACTING WITH COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT ENERGY, FOSSIL FUEL, FIREARMS, AND AMMUNITION INDUSTRIES.
BILL: HB1593
Sponsor: Long
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS FOURTH AMENDMENT PROTECTION ACT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF ELECTRONIC DATA AND METADATA.
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
BILL: HB1568
Sponsor: S. Meeks
AN ACT TO OBSERVE STANDARD TIME YEAR ROUND IN ARKANSAS; AND TO ELIMINATE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME IN ARKANSAS.
Monday, March 6, 2023
BILL: SB343
Sponsor: K. Hammer
TO REPEAL THE LAW CONCERNING A WRITTEN REPORT ON COSTS SAVINGS BY CABINET-LEVEL DEPARTMENTS.
BILL: SB335
Sponsor: J. Bryant
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS CAPITOL GROUNDS MONUMENT AND MEMORIAL PRESERVATION FUND; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND UPKEEP OF MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS AREAS ON STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS.
BILL: SB293
Sponsor: Stone
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CORRECTION OF ERRORS ON BALLOTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION PROCEDURES; AND TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDATE REVIEW OF BALLOTS.
BILL: SB292
Sponsor: Stone
TO AMEND THE COMPENSATION OF A MEMBER OF A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; AND TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF A MEMBER OF A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
BILL: SB267
Sponsor: B. Johnson
TO TRANSFER THE CRIMINAL DETENTION FACILITY REVIEW COMMITTEES, AND THE OFFICE OF CRIMINAL DETENTION FACILITIES REVIEW COORDINATOR TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: SB255
Sponsor: M. McKee
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ALLOCATION OF ELECTION EXPENSES; AND TO RESTRICT THE SOURCE OF ELECTION FUNDING.
Thursday, March 2, 2023
BILL: SB273
Sponsor: J. Petty
TO AMEND ELECTION LAW CONCERNING POLLING SITES; AND TO AMEND THE LOCATION OF VOTE CENTERS.
BILL: HB1537
Sponsor: A. Collins
TO CREATE THE VOTER INTEGRITY AND VOTER REGISTRATION MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2023; TO ALLOW ELECTRONIC VOTER REGISTRATION; TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 51; AND TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
BILL: SB307
Sponsor: K. Hammer
TO CREATE A MONUMENT TO THE UNBORN; TO CREATE A MONUMENT ON STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
BILL: HB1524
Sponsor: M. Berry
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT PROCUREMENTS.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
BILL: SB250
Sponsor: K. Hammer
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PAPER BALLOTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MARKING AND COUNTING PAPER BALLOTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DECLARATION OF ELECTION RESULTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1513
Sponsor: McCollum
TO CREATE THE ELECTION INTEGRITY UNIT WITHIN THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE; TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VIOLATIONS OF ELECTION LAW.
BILL: HB1512
Sponsor: McCollum
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABSENTEE BALLOTS OF QUALIFIED ELECTORS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABSENTEE BALLOTS.
Monday, February 27, 2023
BILL: HB1510
Sponsor: Ray
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SPECIAL ELECTIONS ON MEASURES AND QUESTIONS.
Ray
Thursday, February 23, 2023
BILL: SB255
Sponsor: M. McKee
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ALLOCATION OF ELECTION EXPENSES; AND TO RESTRICT THE SOURCE OF ELECTION FUNDING.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
BILL: SB254
Sponsor: Crowell
AN ACT TO ELIMINATE WRITE-IN CANDIDATES IN ELECTIONS; TO AMEND ELECTION PROCEDURES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION.
BILL: HB1487
Sponsor: Lundstrum
TO CREATE THE BALLOT SECURITY ACT OF 2023; AND TO AMEND ELECTION LAW CONCERNING THE HANDLING OF ELECTION BALLOTS.
Monday, February 20, 2023
BILL: SB258
Sponsor: Dees
TO AMEND THE METHOD OF VOTING ABSENTEE; AND TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF ABSENTEE BALLOT DROP BOXES.
BILL: HB1469
Sponsor: Wing
TO AMEND THE ELECTION PROCEDURES OF MUNICIPALITIES.
BILL: HB1464
Sponsor: Burkes
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPLAINTS OF ELECTION LAW VIOLATIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
BILL: HB1461
Sponsor: Ladyman
TO REQUIRE LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF NEW FEDERAL ELECTION GUIDANCE; AND TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
BILL: HB1457
Sponsor: Furman
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS POLL WATCHERS BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POLL WATCHERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION PROCEDURES.
BILL: HB1163
Sponsor: Bentley
TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO THE MANAGEMENT OF LANDS LOCATED OR CREATED WITHIN LAKES OR RIVERS BY THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS.
Thursday, February 16, 2023
BILL: HB1444
Sponsor: Ray
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S REVIEW OF CONSENT DECREES ENTERED INTO BY COVERED ENTITIES.
Ray
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
BILL: SB247
Sponsor: J. Dotson
TO ALLOW ABSENTEE VOTING FOR A RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABSENTEE VOTING.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
BILL: SB196
Sponsor: C. Tucker
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A VACANCY ON A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
BILL: HB1423
Sponsor: Painter
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RECOUNT OF BALLOTS; AND TO AMEND ELECTION PROCEDURES.
Monday, February 13, 2023
BILL: SB194
Sponsor: Hester
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1419
Sponsor: Underwood
TO CREATE THE ENSURING ACCESS FOR ALL ARKANSANS AND VOTER PROTECTION ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND THE PROCEDURE FOR THE FILING OF A BALLOT INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM PETITION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1411
Sponsor: McAlindon
TO AMEND THE PROHIBITION ON THE DELIVERY OF UNSOLICITED ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS TO ELECTORS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABSENTEE BALLOTS.
BILL: HB1407
Sponsor: McClure
TO CREATE THE VOTER REGISTRATION AND SECURE VOTER RECORDS ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 51; AND TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
BILL: HB1405
Sponsor: Painter
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF ELECTION MEDIA; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION UNDER ELECTION LAW.
BILL: HB1404
Sponsor: Haak
TO AMEND ELECTION PROCEDURES CONCERNING BALLOT TABULATORS.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
BILL: HB1396
Sponsor: Tosh
CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TRAINING AND STANDARDS; AND TO REQUIRE TRAINING CONCERNING PERSONS WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND OTHER DEMENTIAS FOR OFFICER CERTIFICATION.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
BILL: HJR1013
Sponsor: V. Flowers
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO REPEAL THE EXCEPTION TO THE PROHIBITION OF SLAVERY AND INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION PROVIDING THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY ENACT LAWS EXEMPTING PROPERTY FROM TAXATION.
BILL: HJR1011
Sponsor: Pilkington
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS CONSIDERED BY ELECTORS AT A GENERAL ELECTION.
BILL: HJR1010
Sponsor: Gazaway
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS GOVERNING STATE INSTITUTIONS.
BILL: HJR1009
Sponsor: Lundstrum
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION PROVIDING THAT SUPREME COURT JUSTICES, COURT OF APPEALS JUDGES, CIRCUIT JUDGES, AND DISTRICT JUDGES SHALL BE ELECTED ON A PARTISAN BASIS.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO CREATE THE PROTECT ARKANSAS HEALTHCARE AMENDMENT.
BILL: HJR1007
Sponsor: L. Fite
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO LEVY AN EXCISE TAX ON CERTAIN TAXABLE SALES TO REIMBURSE COUNTIES FOR THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT AND ADMINISTER THE APPLICATION OF THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT.
BILL: HB1381
Sponsor: Wardlaw
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ARKANSAS'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE NATIONAL STATUARY HALL COLLECTION IN THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL.
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
BILL: HJR1006
Sponsor: Lundstrum
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE THAT LOTTERY PROCEEDS MAY BE USED TO FUND OR PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS TO ARKANSAS CITIZENS ENROLLED IN VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTES.
BILL: HJR1005
Sponsor: Long
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO CREATE THE "ARKANSAS TAXPAYER BILL OF RIGHTS".
BILL: HJR1004
Sponsor: Ray
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO BE KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS TAXPAYER PROTECTION AMENDMENT".
Ray
Monday, February 6, 2023
BILL: HB1359
Sponsor: Cavenaugh
TO ABOLISH CERTAIN BOARDS; TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1248
Sponsor: Gonzales
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; AND TO REQUIRE MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO BE RESIDENTS OF ARKANSAS.
Thursday, February 2, 2023
BILL: HJR1003
Sponsor: Cavenaugh
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR THE RECALL OF CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICIALS.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
BILL: SB180
Sponsor: J. Dotson
TO AMEND THE LAW TO ADOPT CERTAIN TERMS AND REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD.
BILL: SB87
Sponsor: J. Dotson
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CODE OF ARKANSAS RULES.
BILL: HR1012
Sponsor: Pilkington
TO ENCOURAGE THE UNITED STATES TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF NATIONS.
Monday, January 30, 2023
BILL: HJR1002
Sponsor: S. Meeks
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE TAXATION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY AND REAL PROPERTY IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
BILL: HB1326
Sponsor: J. Mayberry
TO CREATE THE UNIFORM REMOTE WORK POLICY ACT; AND TO ESTABLISH STATE AGENCY GUIDELINES FOR REMOTE WORK.
BILL: HB1325
Sponsor: A. Collins
TO STANDARDIZE THE HOURS EARLY VOTING IS AVAILABLE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EARLY VOTING.
BILL: HB1322
Sponsor: Cavenaugh
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE REDUCTION OF CERTAIN REGULATORY FEES AND CHARGES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
BILL: HB1320
Sponsor: Ray
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INITIATIVE PETITIONS AND REFERENDUM PETITIONS; TO REQUIRE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REVIEW AN INITIATIVE PETITION OR REFERENDUM PETITION BEFORE CIRCULATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Ray
BILL: HB1319
Sponsor: M. Berry
TO PROVIDE FOOD AND MEDICAL CARE TO A CANINE RETIRED FROM THE DIVISION OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO CREATE RINO'S LAW.
Thursday, January 26, 2023
BILL: HB1307
Sponsor: Wardlaw
CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL JUSTICE, OR GOVERNANCE SCORES; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TREASURER OF STATE TO DIVEST CERTAIN INVESTMENTS OR OBLIGATIONS DUE TO CERTAIN FACTORS.
BILL: HB1302
Sponsor: Wing
TO OFFER AND ENSURE COVERAGE OF TRAUMATIC EVENT LICENSED COUNSELING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES; AND TO REQUIRE A STUDY OF AVAILABILITY FOR PEER SUPPORT ACCESS FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS.
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
BILL: HB1248
Sponsor: Gonzales
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; AND TO REQUIRE MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO BE RESIDENTS OF ARKANSAS.
Monday, January 23, 2023
BILL: HB1198
Sponsor: Gramlich
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EARLY VOTING ON COUNTY HOLIDAYS.
BILL: HJR1001
Sponsor: Ray
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE SALARIES OF ELECTED CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SUPREME COURT JUSTICES, COURT OF APPEALS JUDGES, AND PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS.
Ray
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
BILL: HB1164
Sponsor: Bentley
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CORRECTION OF ERRORS ARISING FROM THE ERRONEOUS SALE OF LANDS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS.
BILL: HB1163
Sponsor: Bentley
TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO THE MANAGEMENT OF LANDS LOCATED OR CREATED WITHIN LAKES OR RIVERS BY THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
TO ADOPT DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME PERMANENTLY; CONCERNING DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME; AND TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
BILL: HB1099
Sponsor: A. Collins
TO SPECIFY THE TIME WITHIN WHICH ONE MAY SEEK AN OPINION FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ON WHETHER THE DECISION OF A PUBLIC-RECORDS CUSTODIAN REGARDING THE RELEASE OF CERTAIN PUBLIC RECORDS IS CONSISTENT WITH THE LAW.
Monday, January 9, 2023
BILL: HCR1002
Sponsor: Eubanks
TO ENCOURAGE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL TO REVIEW THE STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN; AND TO REVIEW THE INVESTIGATION AND TRIAL OF NAVY LIEUTENANT RIDGE ALKONIS.
BILL: HCR1001
Sponsor: Ray
TO URGE CONGRESS TO PERMANENTLY EXTEND THE TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT OF 2017.
Ray
BILL: HB1039
Sponsor: Rye
CONCERNING DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME; TO ADOPT DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME PERMANENTLY; AND TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
Rye
BILL: HB1025
Sponsor: Ray
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CIRCULATION OF PETITIONS; AND TO LIMIT PETITION CIRCULATION AT POLLING PLACES.
Ray
BILL: HB1023
Sponsor: Fortner
TO REQUIRE FLAGS PURCHASED WITH PUBLIC FUNDS TO BE MADE AND MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES.