HOUSE JOURNAL; ENGROSSED AND ENROLLED BILLS
Referred Bills
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Tuesday, March 7, 2017
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REQUESTING AND PETITIONING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS REPEALING THE LANGUAGE OF THE THREE-FIFTHS COMPROMISE.
TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
COMMEMORATING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HISTORIC INTEGRATION OF LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL.
TO AMEND THE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN PRODUCTS USED BY MANUFACTURERS; AND TO REDUCE THE SALES AND USE TAX APPLICABLE TO COAL USED BY MANUFACTURERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PASSAGE OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES OR POLICIES BY CITIES AND COUNTIES.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING THE SCOPE OF SMALL BREWERY OPERATIONS; TO ALLOW TRANSPORTATION OF IN-HOUSE PRODUCTS BETWEEN COMMONLY OWNED SMALL BREWERIES AND BREWERIES THAT OWN SMALL BREWERIES; TO CREATE SMALL BREWERY TAP ROOMS.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO REPORT THE REVENUE IMPACT OF EACH TAX AND EACH TAX CREDIT, DEDUCTION, AND EXEMPTION.
TO ESTABLISH A STATE POLICY PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF OCCUPATIONS.
TO AUTHORIZE REVOCATION OF THE ELIGIBILITY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS OF A RECIPIENT WHO REPEATEDLY MISSES REQUIRED JOB INTERVIEW APPOINTMENTS.
TO DEVELOP A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-GENERAL CONTRACTOR METHOD OF PROCUREMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS; AND TO CREATE A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-GENERAL CONTRACTOR METHOD OF PROCUREMENT PILOT PROGRAM.
TO REPEAL PORTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PLAN OF 2016.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORIZATION OF AMBULANCE SERVICES; AND TO PERMIT AMBULANCE SERVICES TO CROSS COUNTY LINES.
CONCERNING BODY CAMERAS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; AND TO ESTABLISH INCENTIVES FOR THE USE OF BODY CAMERAS AND BODY CAMERA DATA STORAGE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ABANDONMENT OF STREETS.
TO CREATE OPEN AND FAIR COMPETITION FOR STATE-FUNDED WATER, WASTEWATER, AND STORM WATER DRAINAGE PROJECTS BY INCLUDING ACCEPTABLE PIPING MATERIALS IN A PROJECT BID.
TO ESTABLISH THE USE OF GRANNY CAMS IN A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY; AND TO ESTABLISH AUTHORIZATION FOR AND USE OF A MONITORING DEVICE IN A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY.
TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM STANDARD FOR DATA COLLECTION AMONG LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONTRACTORS; AND TO CREATE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE BEST PRACTICES AND EXAMINE THE CURRENT LAWS AND RULES PERTAINING TO THE LICENSING OF CONTRACTORS AND CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH CATEGORICAL FUNDING.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF TRESPASSING WHILE IN POSSESSION OF AN AGRICULTURAL HARVESTING DEVICE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENT THAT A CONTRACT, AGREEMENT, OR PROMISE BE IN WRITING.
TO CREATE THE SLAVERY ABOLITION ACT OF 2017; AND TO PROHIBIT FORCED LABOR WITHOUT THE PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO EMPLOYEES UNDER THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE LAW.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD TO INVOLVE MINORS IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LAWS.
TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX INCENTIVE FOR CERTAIN FITNESS AND NUTRITION EXPENSES.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES THROUGH THEIR VARIOUS SERVICES TO RECOGNIZE THAT A BABY IN GESTATION IS A PERSON FOR STATE SERVICES AND BENEFITS.
TO PERMIT THE OWNER OF AN OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN TO REPAIR OR REBUILD THE OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED OR DESTROYED BY AN ACT OF GOD OR THE INTENTIONAL ACT OF A THIRD PARTY.
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF A PERSON AS IT APPLIES TO THE ARKANSAS CRIMINAL CODE.
TO AMEND THE IMPLIED CONSENT LAW IN RELATION TO THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING OR BOATING WHILE INTOXICATED.
CONCERNING CAPITAL PUNISHMENT; TO ESTABLISH A MORE HUMANE METHOD OF EXECUTION; AND TO PROVIDE FOR HYPOXIA AS A METHOD OF EXECUTION.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF VIOLATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION; AND CREATING AN AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE.
TO AMEND THE LAW TO CREATE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
TO FACILITATE THE TIMELY COMPLETION OF PUBLIC ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND RAILROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE CLASSIFICATION OF ANIMAL BEDDING.
TO AUTHORIZE EXPEDITED PERMITTING FOR MANUFACTURING AND CHEMICAL PLANTS.
TO REPEAL DOWER AND CURTESY RIGHTS; AND TO CREATE THE SURVIVING SPOUSE MARITAL SHARE.
CONCERNING THE SALE OF FIREWORKS; AND CONCERNING THE SALE OF FIREWORKS AT A PERMANENT PHYSICAL LOCATION.
TO REGULATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF REAL PROPERTY OF THE STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE.
TO REQUIRE CIRCULATING NURSES IN OPERATING ROOMS OF HOSPITALS AND AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS.
CONCERNING THE PAROLE BOARD; AND CONCERNING THE VOTE OF THE PAROLE BOARD ON CERTAIN MATTERS.
CONCERNING THE INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF DEATHS INVOLVING A POLICE OFFICER.
TO MODERNIZE GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR THE CONTROL OF TAXATION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
TO PROVIDE FISHING LICENSURE FLEXIBILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES.
TO ALLOW THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF PROPERTY TAX FROM THE LESSEE OF CERTAIN STATE-OWNED PROPERTY.
TO AMEND THE MINORITY BUSINESS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT; AND TO REPEAL CERTAIN CONTRACTING GOALS.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE; AND CONCERNING AVAILABLE SENTENCES FOR THE OFFENSE OF NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE.
TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF AN ALL-PRODUCTS CLAUSE IN A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CONTRACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TRANSPORTATION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING TEACHER LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION.
TO CLARIFY THE USE OF AN ALL-PRODUCTS CLAUSE IN A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CONTRACT.
TO REQUIRE UNLICENSED ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES OR RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES TO COMPLY WITH THE SAME STATUTES AND REGULATIONS AS THOSE FOR LICENSED LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF TRESPASSING WHILE IN POSSESSION OF AN AGRICULTURAL HARVESTING DEVICE.
TO ESTABLISH THE INNOVATION CONTEST PILOT PROGRAM.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING BONUSES FOR TEACHERS WITH A NATIONAL BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS CERTIFICATION.
CONCERNING DRIVER'S LICENSES; CONCERNING THE ABILITY OF A PERSON WITH A SUSPENDED DRIVER'S LICENSE TO DRIVE TO AND FROM WORK; AND CONCERNING A HARDSHIP LICENSE.
CONCERNING THE NEW BUSINESS RULE AND THE ABILITY OF A BUSINESS TO RECOVER LOST PROFITS IN LITIGATION.
TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS HERITAGE TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CIVIL WAR MUSEUM IN ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE OPERATIONS OF RETAIL LIQUOR STORES AND LIQUOR DISTRIBUTORS.
CONCERNING THE IDENTIFY OF A PERSON OR GROUP THAT MAILS MATERIAL CONCERNING AN ELECTION OR ADVOCATING FOR OR AGAINST A BALLOT MEASURE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
TO CREATE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY NONMUNICIPAL DOMESTIC SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS; AND TO PREPARE A REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
TO RESTRUCTURE THE TAXATION AND CONTROL OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
TO INCREASE FLEXIBILITY FOR A COUNTY COLLECTING FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT.
TO CLARIFY WHEN CERTAIN EMERGENCY VEHICLES ARE REQUIRED TO DISPLAY FLASHING LIGHTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE LIABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE TO DISPLAY FLASHING LIGHTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CREDITS AND REBATES OF LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX.
TO ESTABLISH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS.
TO AMEND THE ETHICS LAWS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND TO AMEND ETHICS LAWS PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES, STATE OFFICIALS, AND STATE EMPLOYEES.
TO MODIFY THE PROCESS BY WHICH THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION MAY SELL OR DISPOSE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY.
TO AMEND THE PROCESS CONCERNING THE DISPOSAL OF THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION.
TO ESTABLISH THAT THE NORTHEAST ARKANSAS DISTRICT FAIR LOCATION SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE NORTHEAST ARKANSAS DISTRICT FAIR ADVISORY BOARD.
TO ADOPT THE FEDERAL RESOURCE LIMITS FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP).
TO ADDRESS DUPLICATIVE TRAINING OF CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANTS IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES; AND TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR LICENSURE AS A PRIVATE CAREER SCHOOL OFFERING RESIDENT OR CORRESPONDENCE PROGRAMS.
CONCERNING THE SEARCH OR INSPECTION OF A NON-INCORPORATED PRIVATE BUSINESS.
CONCERNING THE TRAINING OFFERED TO CONSTABLES BY THE ARKANSAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS AND TRAINING.
CONCERNING THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY ON A DEFENDANT WITH A SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS.
TO TRANSFER OVERSIGHT OF THE ARKANSAS ENTERTAINERS HALL OF FAME TO THE ADVERTISING AND TOURIST PROMOTION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS.
TO ENACT CERTAIN PROHIBITIONS REGARDING MEDICAL MARIJUANA.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016; TO AMEND CERTAIN DEFINITIONS OF THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016; AND TO LIMIT USABLE MARIJUANA TO LOW TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL MARIJUANA.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PAWNBROKERS; TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS PAWNBROKER ACT; AND TO CREATE THE PAWNBROKER LICENSURE COMMISSION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND OTHER SIMILAR ENTITIES; AND TO ABOLISH CERTAIN BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, OR OTHER SIMILAR ENTITIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING TRAINING FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS.
TO PROVIDE FOR OVERSIGHT OF STATE OCCUPATIONAL REGULATIONS; AND TO CREATE THE OCCUPATIONAL REGULATION OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE.
TO EXEMPT FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967 PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS THAT IS IN THE POSSESSION OF THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT.
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM PARTITION OF HEIRS PROPERTY ACT.
TO AMEND TITLE 3 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING PERMITS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE BUSINESSES.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE OPERATIONS OF GROCERY STORE WINE PERMITTEES.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING RETAIL LIQUOR STORE PERMITS.
TO REMOVE THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED REQUIREMENT FOR HOME HEALTH AGENCIES OR COMPANIES THAT ARE PROVIDING SKILLED MEDICAL CARE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 98, ALSO KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016"; AND TO ALLOW ONLY PHYSICIANS LICENSED BY THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD TO ISSUE WRITTEN CERTIFICATIONS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 98, ALSO KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016"; AND TO PROHIBIT SALES OF MARIJUANA THROUGH VENDING MACHINES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 98, ALSO KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016", REGARDING EXTRACTS.
CONCERNING THE PURCHASE OF ALCOHOL BY A MINOR AT THE DIRECTION OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OR STATE AGENCY.
TO CREATE THE VOTING AND ELECTIONS TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2017; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS AND VOTING.
TO CREATE THE VOTER PROTECTION ACT OF 2017; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS AND VOTING.
TO AMEND THE VITAL STATISTICS ACT TO ALLOW EASIER ACCESS FOR SENIORS AND HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS IN ARKANSAS.
CONCERNING A PERSON'S CRIMINAL HISTORY; CONCERNING BACKGROUND CHECKS; AND CONCERNING METHODS AND REMEDIES FOR CORRECTING AN ERRONEOUS CRIMINAL HISTORY.
TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE STATE RELATED TO BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT TASK FORCE IN ORDER TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND CHANGES TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
CONCERNING A SUSPENDED IMPOSITION OF SENTENCE; CONCERNING A CRIMINAL CONVICTION; AND CONCERNING SUSPENDING AN IMPOSITION OF SENTENCE WHEN A PERSON OWES RESTITUTION,
TO CREATE TAX INCENTIVES FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO PUBLIC PRE-KINDERGARTEN AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
CONCERNING EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY AND THE PROCUREMENT OF EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF STATE AGENCY RULES.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAXATION OF STATE-OWNED PROPERTY THAT IS HELD UNDER A LEASE; AND TO ALLOW THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF PROPERTY TAX FROM THE LESSEE OF CERTAIN STATE-OWNED PROPERTY.
CONCERNING THE EFFICIENT OPERATION OF CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES; TO SPECIFY THE PROCESS FOR A POSSIBLE MERGER OF CROWLEY'S RIDGE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE TO EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROTECT FREIGHT RAIL EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC TRANSIT EMPLOYEES BY ENHANCING THE PENALTIES OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VOTE CENTERS AND VOTING PRECINCTS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS.
TO MODIFY THE DEDUCTION ALLOWED FOR MOTOR FUEL EVAPORATION, SHRINKAGE, AND LOSSES RESULTING FROM UNKNOWN CAUSES.
CONCERNING THE TESTING OF A FIREARM FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENTRY INTO THE NATIONAL INTEGRATED BALLISTIC INFORMATION NETWORK.
CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE OF THE PERSONAL INFORMATION IN AN INVESTIGATIVE FILE OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OF A PERSON WHO WAS A MINOR AT THE TIME OF AN OFFENSE.
TO ALLOW CERTAIN ENTITIES TO OBTAIN OR APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 12, § 5 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RIGHTS OF INCARCERATED PARENTS AND THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS.
CONCERNING THE RESULTING LIABILITY UNDER A WARRANTY DUE TO A BUSINESS NAME CHANGE.
CONCERNING HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN PUBLIC SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONIES.
TO AMEND THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY REFORM ACT OF 2013; AND TO MODERNIZE THE ARKANSAS HIGH COST FUND.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016; AND TO AUTHORIZE ACQUISITION OF SEEDS, CUTTINGS, CLONES, AND PLANTS BY A CULTIVATION FACILITY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF A STATE HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY.
CONCERNING A DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION FEE; AND CONCERNING A WAIVER OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION FEE.
Monday, March 6, 2017
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN POWERS OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION'S AUTHORITY OVER ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AND MEASURES.
RECOGNIZING AND FINDING THAT THE PROLIFERATION AND ACCESSIBILITY OF PORNOGRAPHY HAS CREATED A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS LEADING TO A BROAD SPECTRUM OF INDIVIDUAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACTS AND SOCIETAL HARMS.
DESIGNATING "STARS OF LIFE DAY" AND RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF CERTAIN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS RELATING TO THE RIGHTS OF GRANDPARENTS.
TO ESTABLISH THAT ALL PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE TRANSFERS OF A DEPARTMENT, INSTITUTION, OR OTHER STATE AGENCY TO A PRINCIPAL DEPARTMENT ARE DEEMED TYPE 2 TRANSFERS UNLESS OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED AS A TYPE 3 TRANSFER OR TYPE 4 TRANSFER.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE LIFE INSURANCE PROCEEDS OF A DEATH ROW INMATE.
CONCERNING SEXUAL ASSAULT MEDICAL LEGAL EXAMINATIONS; AND CONCERNING THE COLLECTION AND TESTING OF DNA DURING A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION.
CONCERNING A CONDEMNED PERSON'S LAST MEAL BEFORE HIS OR HER EXECUTION.
TO CREATE AN OFFENSE FOR SALE OF DOGS OR CATS ON PROPERTY WITHOUT OWNER'S WRITTEN PERMISSION; AND TO PROTECT CONSUMERS AND ANIMALS FROM PUPPY AND KITTEN MILLS.
TO ENABLE A COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO INVEST LOCAL PROPERTY TAX PROCEEDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION PROJECTS OUTSIDE OF ITS TAXING DISTRICT BUT WITHIN ITS SERVICE AREA.
CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY TO BECOME A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FOR A PERSON WITH A PRIOR NONVIOLENT FELONY CONVICTION AND WITH NO SUBSEQUENT ARRESTS FOR A MINIMUM OF TWENTY YEARS.
AN ACT REGARDING THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY IN ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FILING DEADLINES FOR ELECTIONS INVOLVING AN INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE.
TO EASE THE BURDEN ON TAXPAYERS; TO OFFSET EXCESS REVENUES AVAILABLE TO THE STATE; AND TO AMEND THE USE AND DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN REVENUES.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PEER REVIEW FAIRNESS ACT TO ASSURE DUE PROCESS FOR PHYSICIANS AND TO PROTECT PATIENTS.
TO AMEND THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM; AND TO CREATE THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE REDUCTION ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ADOPTION, CHILD PLACEMENT AND CUSTODY, AND THE RIGHTS OF GRANDPARENTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INTESTATE SUCCESSION; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RIGHTS OF A SURVIVING SPOUSE.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING SCHOOLS OF INNOVATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RIGHTS OF GRANDPARENTS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE TO ALLOW PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS TO TEACH CREATIONISM AND INTELLIGENT DESIGN AS THEORIES ALONGSIDE THE TEACHING OF THE ORIGINS OF THE EARTH AND THE THEORY OF EVOLUTION.
TO REQUIRE A PERSON TO FILE COURT DOCUMENTS UNDER HIS OR HER FULL NAME.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CASUALTY INSURANCE COVERAGE AND MORTGAGE LIEN PROTECTION.
CONCERNING THE OWNERSHIP OF CATTLE; AND CONCERNING THE THEFT OF CATTLE.
CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN BY A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR A CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER.
CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE; AND CONCERNING HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR CAREGIVER LEAVE.
ACT TO PROVIDE GRADUATES OF AN ARKANSAS HIGH SCHOOL EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE IN-STATE TUITION AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BENEFITS AT A STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ABORTION; AND TO AMEND LAW REGARDING MAINTENANCE OF FORENSIC SAMPLES FROM ABORTIONS PERFORMED ON A CHILD.
CONCERNING MAMMOGRAMS UNDER AN INSURANCE POLICY; AND TO DEFINE "BREAST ULTRASOUND".
TO CREATE THE COLLEGE SAVINGS ACCOUNT PROGRAM FOR ARKANSAS CHILDREN.
CONCERNING THE CARRYING AND POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN; AND TO AMEND § 5-73-122.
CONCERNING INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENTS; AND CONCERNING WHO IS PERMITTED TO MAKE THE DECISION TO INVOLUNTARILY COMMIT ANOTHER PERSON.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INTERNAL AUDITS OF STATE AGENCIES; AND TO ESTABLISH THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE FOR INTERNAL AUDIT ACTIVITIES WITHIN CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES.
TO EXEMPT WHEELCHAIR TRANSPORTATION FROM LICENSURE AS AN AMBULANCE; AND TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FOR THE STATE'S MEDICAL PATIENTS.
TO RECOGNIZE THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL LICENSURE INTERSTATE COMPACT.
TO REQUIRE THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD TO EXPLORE EMERGING THERAPIES AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF TREATMENT.
CONCERNING THE POSTING OF BOND TO RELEASE A PERSON FROM JAIL; AND CONCERNING THE POSTING OF BOND BY A MINOR TO RELEASE A PERSON FROM JAIL.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016; AND TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN SECURITY AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CULTIVATION FACILITIES LICENSED IN THIS STATE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING NUTRITION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FUNDED BY AND PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT OF 1965.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RESTRICTIONS ON PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS.
TO AUTHORIZE DIRECT SHIPPING FOR A LICENSED SMALL FARM WINERY THAT HOLDS A SMALL FARM WINE WHOLESALE PERMIT AND THAT PRODUCES MORE THAN EIGHT HUNDRED GALLONS (800 GAL.) OF WINE PER YEAR; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING DESIGNATED PRIVATE OR VOLUNTEER SECURITY AT A CHURCH OR OTHER PLACE OF WORSHIP; AND CONCERNING LEGAL LIABILITY.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "SCHOOLHOUSE" WITH REGARD TO ALL BUSINESSES REGULATED BY THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD.
TO IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR THE ISSUANCE AND RENEWAL OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE.
CONCERNING COUNTY JAIL REIMBURSEMENT FOR HOUSING STATE INMATES.
TO ENACT CERTAIN PROHIBITIONS REGARDING MEDICAL MARIJUANA; AND TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016 REGARDING THE RULES INVOLVING PACKAGING, LABELING, AND DOSING OF USABLE MARIJUANA.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016; TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "DESIGNATED CAREGIVER" AND "QUALIFYING CONDITION"; AND TO BAN CULTIVATION OR GROWING OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA AT A DISPENSARY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016; AND TO PROHIBIT THE SMOKING OF MARIJUANA IN ANY LOCATION IN ARKANSAS.
CONCERNING THE PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF CERTAIN CIVIL CLAIMS; AND CONCERNING INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.
TO AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS TO DELIVER HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO SPECIFIC MEDICAID POPULATIONS; AND TO REFORM THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
THE NATIONAL MOTTO, "IN GOD WE TRUST", DISPLAY ACT.
CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS; TO PROVIDE MERIT PAY INCREASES FOR TEACHERS; TO AMEND THE TEACHER FAIR DISMISSAL ACT OF 1983.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE AUTHORIZATION OF CHARTERS FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.
TO REQUIRE A VOTER TO DECLARE HIS OR HER POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION BEFORE THE VOTER MAY CAST A VOTE IN A PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION OR A GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION.
TO AMEND THE LAWS RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES.
TO AMEND THE LAWS RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING ATTORNEY AD LITEM PROGRAMS AND THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF ATTORNEYS AD LITEM.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE DIVISION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ATTORNEY AD LITEM PROGRAMS; AND CONCERNING THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF ATTORNEYS AD LITEM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS.
TO AMEND THE MINORITY BUSINESS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT; TO AMEND PROVISIONS CONCERNING VETERAN-OWNED, SERVICE-DISABLED-VETERAN OWNED, AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION THAT MAY BE AMENDED BY LAW.
TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION THAT MAY BE AMENDED BY LAW.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE FLAG OF ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ALIMONY SUPPORT.
TO DEFINE THE PAYROLL CALCULATIONS FOR MEETING THE PAYROLL REQUIREMENTS OF EMPLOYERS RECEIVING INCENTIVES UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED INCENTIVE ACT OF 2003.
TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967 CONCERNING ACCESS TO PUBLIC INFORMATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ACCESS TO PUBLIC INFORMATION; AND TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN CLASSES OF VEHICLES FROM TAXATION.
CONCERNING AN ENTREPRENEUR UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE; AND TO CREATE THE COLIN KEADY YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR MENTOR PROGRAM.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE CLARIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 98, ALSO KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016".
TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 19, § 30, CONCERNING GIFTS FROM LOBBYISTS.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE BEGINNING AND END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016; TO CLARIFY THE EFFECT ON ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO CREATE THE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS AND BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE DEPLOYMENT ACT.
CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF AN OPEN CONTAINER CONTAINING AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE.
TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR WASTE REDUCTION, REUSE, OR RECYCLING EQUIPMENT USED FOR WOOD AND WOOD FIBER.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO REFORM PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES.
TO RESTRICT PURCHASES USING FOOD STAMP BENEFITS; AND TO REQUIRE RECIPIENTS OF FOOD STAMPS TO SHOW IDENTIFICATION TO USE FOOD STAMP BENEFITS.
TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS IMAGINATION LIBRARY; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PARTNER WITH A NONPROFIT CORPORATION TO PROVIDE ONE (1) BOOK PER MONTH TO EACH CHILD IN ARKANSAS FROM BIRTH TO FIVE (5) YEARS OF AGE.
ESTABLISHING AN ENHANCED CERTIFICATION TO CARRY A HANDGUN; AND CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN.
TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 98, ALSO KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016".
CONCERNING A REQUIRED REPORT OF STATE AGENCY RULES; AND CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT.
TO ESTABLISH A SUNSET DATE FOR STATE AGENCY RULES; AND TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR A STATE AGENCY RULE TO EXIST BEYOND THE SUNSET DATE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF LAND USE IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.
TO CREATE THE MEDICAID PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING TAXATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING SCHOOL ELECTIONS.
CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF BALLOT TITLES AND POPULAR NAMES OF PETITIONS PRIOR TO CIRCULATION.
TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 51.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING EFFECTIVE STUDENT DISCIPLINE.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF FORGERY; AND CONCERNING THE FORGERY OF GOVERNMENT CHECKS AND WARRANTS.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING SCHOOL CHOICE FOR FOSTER CHILDREN.
TO AMEND THE DEADLINE FOR ASSESSING TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY.
CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ENHANCED OR ALTERNATIVE PENALTIES FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF RAPING OR SEXUALLY ABUSING A CHILD LESS THAN THIRTEEN YEARS OF AGE.
CONCERNING CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS; AND CONCERNING THE CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS REVOLVING FUND.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF WATER SERVICE TO A MUNICIPALITY BY A RURAL WATER SERVICE.
CONCERNING THE LICENSE FEES FOR A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS.
TO CREATE THE MEDICAID PROVIDER-LED ORGANIZED CARE ACT; TO IMPOSE AN INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX ON RISK-BASED PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY TAX FOR PROPERTY OWNED BY AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY OR A PERSON SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING INTERDISTRICT SCHOOL CHOICE.
TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PAY ONE-HALF (1/2) THE COST OF REMEDIATION FOR A STUDENT WHO RECEIVED A HIGH SCHOOL GRADE OF B OR BETTER IN THE SUBJECT IN WHICH THE STUDENT REQUIRES REMEDIATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING TEACHER LICENSURE.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE STATE PUBLIC CHARTER AUTHORIZER.
TO ALLOW AN EMPLOYER TO MAKE A MATCHING CONTRIBUTION TO AN EMPLOYEE'S TAX-DEFERRED TUITION SAVINGS PROGRAM AS AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE MANNER IN WHICH TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IS ALLOCATED TO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
Monday, February 27, 2017
TO CLARIFY SHORT-TERM ACTIVITY AUTHORIZATIONS; TO ESTABLISH CONDITIONS FOR WAIVING THE FEE; AND TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO MODIFY THE FEE FOR A STATE AGENCY, BOARD, OR COMMISSION OR A MUNICIPALITY, CITY, OR COUNTY.
TO CREATE THE PROTECTION FOR DOG OWNERS ACT; TO DEFINE DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES FOR DOG SALES; TO CREATE THE PROFESSIONAL AND DIRECT-SELL DOG BREEDER ACT; AND TO CREATE OVERSIGHT OF DOG SELLERS.
Monday, January 9, 2017
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS JOBS STIMULUS ACT; TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY INVESTING CAPITAL INTO ARKANSAS-OWNED BUSINESSES THAT HIRE ARKANSAS CITIZENS; AND TO INJECT CAPITAL INTO LOCAL ECONOMIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SCHOOL DISTRICT WAIVERS.
TO CREATE THE TEACHER'S CLASSROOM INVESTMENT DEDUCTION.