JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE
Inactive Bills
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TO TERMINATE CERTAIN PARENTAL RIGHTS OF A PERSON CONVICTED OF RAPE TO A CHILD CONCEIVED AS A RESULT OF THE RAPE AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO EXTEND THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR PERMITTING THE RECREATIONAL USE OF LAND TO A LANDOWNER WHO PERMITS THE FREE USE OF THE LANDOWNER’S PROPERTY FOR FLYING AND LANDING AIRCRAFT.
CONCERNING THE TRANSPORTATION OF INMATES IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION OR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION FOR LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION TO COLLECT REIMBURSEMENT FROM PERSONS RESIDING IN COMMUNITY CORRECTION FACILITIES.
TO LIMIT THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR PROPERTY OWNERS’ IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING SALES OF REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY UNDER JUDICIAL DECREES.
ESTABLISHING THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2013; CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
CONCERNING THE CONSEQUENCES OF NOT PAYING A COURT-ORDERED FINE.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF FURNISHING, POSSESSING, OR USING PROHIBITED ARTICLES IN A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.
TO ALLOW TRAINED AND LICENSED STAFF AND FACULTY TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN ON A UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE, OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
AMENDING BATTERY IN THE SECOND DEGREE TO REFLECT WHEN INJURY TO ANOTHER PERSON OCCURS AS A RESULT OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED.
CONCERNING A WAIVER OF A PAROLE REVOCATION HEARING.
TO CLARIFY THE PAYMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGES AFTER THE DUTY TO SUPPORT CEASES.
AMENDING THE NUMBER OF DAYS IN WHICH A PERSON MUST FILE AN ANSWER IN A GARNISHMENT PROCEEDING.
AMENDING THE FORM OF NOTICE REQUIRED WHEN A SMALL ESTATE IS DISTRIBUTED WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION.
TO INCREASE THE LOOKBACK PERIOD ALLOWABLE FOR THE SEIZURE OF A PERSON'S MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN HE OR SHE IS CONVICTED OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED, FOURTH OFFENSE.
CONCERNING THE PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAIN NOVELTY LIGHTERS.
TO MODIFY CERTAIN EMINENT DOMAIN LAWS THAT ARISE OUT OF PROPERTY RIGHTS SECURED UNDER ARTICLE 2, § 22 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE CARRYING OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN A CHURCH OR OTHER PLACE OF WORSHIP; TO EXTEND STATUTORY CHARITABLE IMMUNITY TO A CHURCH OR OTHER PLACE OF WORSHIP; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE TERMINOLOGY USED TO REFERENCE INMATES IN PRISONS AND JAILS.
CONCERNING AN OFFICER WHO DEFAULTS ON DELIVERING AN EXECUTION; EXTENDING THE TIME PERIOD DURING WHICH EXECUTIONS ARE RETURNABLE.
TO AMEND THE PROCESS FOR APPOINTMENT, CERTIFICATION, AND REGULATION OF COURT INTERPRETERS.
CONCERNING THE CARRYING OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN BY A MEMBER OF THE PAROLE BOARD, AN INVESTIGATOR EMPLOYED BY THE PAROLE BOARD, OR A PAROLE REVOCATION JUDGE.
CONCERNING THE FEE ASSOCIATED WITH AN APPLICATION FOR A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSE; PROVIDING FOR A REDUCED FEE FOR CERTAIN PERSONS IN ORDER TO ALLOW MORE ARKANSANS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROTECT THEMSELVES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AMENDING STATUTES CONCERNING CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS, THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION.
TO ALIGN ARKANSAS’S PENALTIES RELATED TO VIOLATIONS OF LEAD-BASED PAINT RULES WITH THOSE REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW.
TO CLARIFY AND UPDATE THE DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN FEES COLLECTED BY THE STATE CRIME LABORATORY.
TO ALLOW ATTESTATION OF RECORDS AND REPORTS OF THE STATE CRIME LABORATORY IN CIVIL CASES; AND TO PROTECT A DEFENDANT'S RIGHT TO CROSS-EXAMINE IN CIVIL CASES INVOLVING ATTESTATION.
TO UPDATE AND AMEND THE FUNCTIONS OF THE STATE CRIME LABORATORY.
CONCERNING THE CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS KEPT BY THE STATE CRIME LABORATORY.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE PRIORITY OF DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE STATE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FUND; TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO CLARIFY THE FUND; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROHIBIT THE TRANSFER OF E-CIGARETTES AND OTHER NICOTINE PRODUCTS TO MINORS; AND TO PROHIBIT MINORS FROM POSSESSING OR BUYING E-CIGARETTES.
CONCERNING THE EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR ASSESSING PERSONS WHO POTENTIALLY WILL BE CLASSIFIED AS A SEXUALLY DANGEROUS PERSON; TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES IN THE CHANGE IN TERMINOLOGY THROUGHOUT THE CODE.
CONCERNING SCHEDULING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AS A SCHEDULE VI CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
TO EXTEND THE CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE EXEMPTION TO CURRENT AND FORMER CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, AUXILIARY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, BAILIFFS, AND RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO CERTAIN OFFICIALS THE REGISTRY AT THE ARKANSAS CRIME INFORMATION CENTER THAT LISTS ALL PERSONS WHO WERE ADJUDICATED TO HAVE A MENTAL DISEASE OR DEFECT OR WERE INVOLUNTARILY COMMITTED.
TO PROVIDE FOR EXTENDED POST-CONVICTION NO CONTACT ORDERS UPON A CONVICTION FOR CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES.
CONCERNING THE SENTENCE ENHANCEMENT FOR DOMESTIC BATTERING IN THE FIRST, SECOND, OR THIRD DEGREE.
TO AMEND THE OFFENSE OF AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ON A FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER.
TO PERMIT ELECTRONIC PROOF OF CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSURE.
TO ESTABLISH PRE-ADJUDICATION PROBATION PROGRAMS.
CONCERNING THE MENTAL EVALUATION OF A CRIMINAL DEFENDANT.
TO CLARIFY DEFINITIONS AND LAWSUITS CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL DEFENSE OF MENTAL DISEASE OR DEFECT AND CONDITIONAL RELEASES OF MENTALLY ILL DEFENDANTS.
CREATING THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL PROCUREMENT OF A FIREARM OR AMMUNITION.
TO UPDATE THE CURRENT LIST OF WHICH FULL-TIME LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MAY MAKE AN ARREST.
TO ABOLISH ANY COMMON LAW PRESUMPTION THAT A FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN ACCIDENT OR NATURAL CAUSES.
REGARDING SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION LAWS AND PARTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH THE ADAM WALSH CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFETY ACT OF 2006.
CONCERNING AGGREGATING HOT CHECKS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROSECUTING A PERSON UNDER THE ARKANSAS HOT CHECK LAW.
TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF A PROSECUTING ATTORNEY AND HIS OR HER DESIGNATED DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS TO CARRY A FIREARM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
EXTENDING THE TIME FRAME TO INVESTIGATE CERTAIN CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN.
CONCERNING VICTIMS OF THE OFFENSE OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING; CONCERNING POSTING A NOTICE OF THE NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING RESOURCE CENTER HOTLINE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPUNGEMENT OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS.
CONCERNING A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK IN CASES OF CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION.
TO AMEND THE CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE STATUTES REGARDING ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR SPOUSES.
TO ESTABLISH THE COMPREHENSIVE CRIMINAL RECORD SEALING ACT OF 2013; AND TO AMEND, CONSOLIDATE, CLARIFY, AND SIMPLIFY THE PROCESS FOR SEALING A PERSON'S CRIMINAL RECORD UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO ADD FICTIVE KIN AS A PLACEMENT OPTION FOR JUVENILES; AND TO DEFINE FICTIVE KIN.
AN ACT CONCERNING A GUARDIANSHIP SUBSIDY; AND THE ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES IN CERTAIN GUARDIANSHIP CASES.
CONCERNING THE USE OF AN INTERLOCK DEVICE FOR PERSONS CHARGED WITH DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED.
MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN AND OTHER WEAPONS IN CERTAIN PLACES.
CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF BODY ARMOR.
REGARDING THE SALARIES OF PERSONNEL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF VARIOUS DISTRICT COURTS.
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE PROVISIONS IN AND MAKE OTHER TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 27 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION.
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE LAWS IN TITLE 26 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO REPEAL CERTAIN OBSOLETE LAWS CONCERNING PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES UNDER TITLE 23 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO AMEND OBSOLETE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 25 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO REPEAL PROVISIONS OF TITLE 22 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC PROPERTY.
AN ACT TO REPEAL OBSOLETE LAWS CONCERNING PUBLIC HEALTH IN TITLE 20 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE PROVISIONS CONCERNING PUBLIC FINANCE IN TITLE 19 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO REPEAL CERTAIN OBSOLETE LAWS CONTAINED IN TITLE 18 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW TO REPEAL OBSOLETE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 17 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES.
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE STATUTES IN TITLE 16; AND TO AMEND OTHER STATUTES AFFECTED BY THE OBSOLETE STATUTES IN TITLE 16.
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE PROVISIONS CONCERNING NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN TITLE 15 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE LAWS CONCERNING LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNDER TITLE 14 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO REPEAL CERTAIN OBSOLETE LAWS CONCERNING LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES UNDER TITLE 13 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE PROVISIONS IN AND MAKE OTHER TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 12 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT, CORRECTIONS, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS.
AN ACT TO REPEAL OBSOLETE LAWS CONCERNING LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT IN TITLE 11 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987.
TO REPEAL VARIOUS OBSOLETE PROVISIONS IN TITLE 10 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO REPEAL PROVISIONS OF TITLE 9 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING FAMILY LAW.
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE PROVISIONS CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL LAW IN TITLE 8 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO REPEAL AN OBSOLETE SECTION OF TITLE 7 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING BOARDS OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
TO REPEAL OR AMEND OBSOLETE LANGUAGE IN ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 6 CONCERNING PUBLIC EDUCATION.
TO REPEAL OBSOLETE STATUTES IN THE CRIMINAL CODE, TITLE 5, AND TO AMEND STATUTES AFFECTED BY THE OBSOLETE STATUTES BEING REPEALED.
TO REPEAL OR AMEND CERTAIN OBSOLETE LAWS CONCERNING BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LAW CONTAINED IN TITLE 4 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO ESTABLISH A CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST THIRD PARTIES WHO CONDUCT BACKGROUND CHECKS AND RELEASE ERRONEOUS INFORMATION.
CONCERNING CENTRAL REGISTRY CHECKS, DISQUALIFYING OFFENSES, AND OTHER CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS REQUIRED UNDER SOME EMPLOYMENT TERMS.
ACT CONCERNING WHO IS REQUIRED TO CONSENT TO AN ADOPTION.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP LAW; TO REQUIRE THE CONSENT OF THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN BEFORE APPOINTMENT; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE EMPLOYMENT OF DEPUTY PUBLIC GUARDIANS.
TO CLARIFY THE ADULT MALTREATMENT CUSTODY ACT; AND TO ADD DEFINITIONS AND DESCRIBE THE PROCESS FOR LESS-THAN-CUSTODY ORDERS.
TO CLARIFY THE ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT ACT; AND TO ADD DEFINITIONS AND TO DESCRIBE THE PROCEDURES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE INTERSTATE COMPACT ON THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN.
TO ALLOW ATTORNEY'S FEES IN ACTIONS ARISING FROM CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYMENT.
CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF THEFT BY RECEIVING.
TO PROMOTE THE INTEGRITY OF A PUBLIC SERVANT OR PUBLIC OFFICIAL; AND TO REQUIRE THAT A PUBLIC SERVANT OR PUBLIC OFFICIAL FOUND GUILTY OF CERTAIN OFFENSES REPAY HIS OR HER DEBT AND A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF HIS OR HER SALARY.
CONCERNING INSURANCE FRAUD BY CERTAIN PERSONS; AND CONCERNING CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN PRACTICES AND THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS.
REGARDING THE FORM OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ADDRESSING DEFECTS IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF RECORDED INSTRUMENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE PROPERTY LAWS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO PROHIBIT PROPERTY RIGHTS FROM BEING ACQUIRED THROUGH THE UNLAWFUL KILLING OF ANOTHER PERSON.
CONCERNING REFORMS TO THE CURRENT ALIMONY AND CHILD SUPPORT STATUTES.
REGARDING CERTAIN COMMUNICATIONS MADE TO A CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT MEMBER BY AN EMERGENCY RESPONDER.
TO AMEND THE STATUTES GOVERNING THE ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES THAT ARE USED FOR THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, OR USE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF SEXUAL GROOMING OF A CHILD; TO REQUIRE REGISTRATION WITH THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY UPON CONVICTION OF SEXUAL GROOMING OF A CHILD; AND CONCERNING UNLAWFUL SEXUAL OFFENSES AGAINST A CHILD.
CONCERNING THE SALE, PURCHASE, OR TRANSFER OF SCRAP METAL; CONCERNING WHO MAY OR MAY NOT ENTER INTO SCRAP METAL TRANSACTIONS; AND CONCERNING PENALTIES.
TO INCLUDE GRANT AND HOT SPRING COUNTIES IN THE STATE DISTRICT COURT PROGRAM.
CONCERNING SENTENCES FOR JUVENILES CONVICTED OF CAPITAL MURDER; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF CYBERBULLYING, § 5-71-217.
TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYEE OF A DETENTION FACILITY MAY CARRY A FIREARM; AND TO REQUIRE FIREARM TRAINING.
TO CLARIFY THE MEANING OF THE UNIFORM CONTRIBUTION AMONG TORTFEASORS ACT.
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "CUSTODIAN"; AND CONCERNING WHO HAS A RIGHT TO COUNSEL IN DEPENDENCY-NEGLECT PROCEEDINGS.
TO REGULATE THE PRACTICES OF APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES.
IMPOSING AN ADDITIONAL COURT COST ON ALL PERSONS CONVICTED OF A CRIMINAL OFFENSE INVOLVING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITH THE PROCEEDS FUNDING CRISIS CENTERS.
TO PROVIDE EXPANDED CHARITABLE IMMUNITY FOR CHURCHES OR OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP THAT ALSO ARE POLLING SITES ON THOSE DAYS WHEN THE CHURCH OR OTHER PLACE OF WORSHIP IS USED AS A POLLING SITE.
REGARDING THE OFFENSE OF STALKING AND TO ESTABLISH CIVIL LIABILITY FOR STALKING.
ESTABLISHING A LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE TO REVIEW TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS FOR AND OTHER ISSUES REGARDING REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS ON PROBATION OR PAROLE.
TO AMEND THE OFFENSE OF THEFT OF PROPERTY; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PAWN SHOPS AND PAWNBROKERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALE OR PAWN OF STOLEN PROPERTY.
TO REPEAL THE LAW REQUIRING SUSPENSION OF COURT ACTION REGARDING FAILURE TO PROVIDE CHILD SUPPORT WHEN A PERSON PLEADS INSANITY.
TO ENHANCE CRIMINAL TRESPASS PENALTIES; AND TO PERMIT THE SEIZURE OF FOUR-WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLES THAT ARE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A CRIMINAL TRESPASS VIOLATION.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE VISITATION RIGHTS OF GRANDPARENTS.
CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES OF THE ARKANSAS COALITION FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD.
CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENT, COLLECTION, AND APPROPRIATION OF THE FEE AUTHORIZED BY § 16-17-129.
TO PROHIBIT LEVEL 3 OR LEVEL 4 SEX OFFENDERS FROM BEING AT A SWIMMING AREA OR CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND CONTAINED WITHIN AN ARKANSAS STATE PARK; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
PROVIDING LEGAL PROTECTION TO ANIMAL OWNERS AND THEIR ANIMALS AND TO ENSURE THAT ONLY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES INVESTIGATE CHARGES OF ANIMAL CRUELTY.
CREATING THE OFFENSE OF INTERFERENCE WITH A LIVESTOCK OR POULTRY OPERATION.
REGARDING VICTIMS' RIGHTS IN CAPITAL PUNISHMENT CASES.
TO REQUIRE A FEE FOR A NEW RESIDENT REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER.
REGARDING THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1997 AND REGARDING THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGISTERING AS A SEX OFFENDER.
REGARDING JUVENILE TRANSFER HEARINGS AND JUVENILE JURISDICTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURTS.
TO BE KNOWN AS THE CHURCH PROTECTION ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION AND METHOD OF CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.
TO AMEND THE LIMITATIONS PERIOD FOR CERTAIN SEX CRIMES INVOLVING MINORS.
TO CLARIFY THE FEE FOR TRANSCRIPTS FROM THE CIRCUIT COURT CLERK.
TO AMEND PAROLE ELIGIBILITY FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF A FELONY SEX OFFENSE.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE PREGNANT WOMAN'S PROTECTION ACT.
TO AMEND ARTICLE 4A OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE AS ADOPTED IN ARKANSAS TO REGULATE CERTAIN REMITTANCE TRANSFERS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNREGULATED BY EITHER ARTICLE 4A OR THE FEDERAL ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER ACT.
TO AMEND ARTICLE 9 OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF A LETHAL INJECTION AT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SPORT SHOOTING RANGES.
ESTABLISHING THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2013; CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
TO ALLOW AN ARKANSAS MARRIAGE LICENSE TO BE USED IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS.
TO REVISE THE PAROLE STATUTES; TO REQUIRE THAT A PERSON ON PAROLE WHO VIOLATES HIS OR HER PAROLE DUE TO COMMITTING A PARTICULAR SUBSEQUENT FELONY OFFENSE SERVE THE REMAINDER OF HIS OR HER ORIGINAL SENTENCE.
REQUIRING THE PAROLE BOARD TO ISSUE A WARRANT FOR THE ARREST OF A PAROLEE WHO HAS COMMITTED A VIOLENT OR SEXUAL FELONY WHILE ON PAROLE.
TO INCLUDE SEXUAL OFFENSES AND OTHER SERIOUS FELONIES AS OFFENSES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR MANDATORY PAROLE.
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF RECIDIVISM FOR CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER STATE AGENCIES TASKED WITH INCARCERATING OR MONITORING INMATES, PAROLEES, OR PROBATIONERS; AND TO REQUIRE A REPORT.
CONCERNING THE FEE ASSOCIATED WITH AN APPLICATION FOR A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSE; PROVIDING FOR A REDUCED FEE FOR CERTAIN PERSONS IN ORDER TO ALLOW MORE ARKANSANS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROTECT THEMSELVES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING FUNDING FOR COURTS AND COURT-RELATED SERVICES; TO AMEND THE ASSESSMENT, COLLECTION, AND REMITTANCE OF FUNDING FOR THE STATE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FUND; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
PERMITTING ADDITIONAL CHEMICAL TESTS FOR THE OFFENSES OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED AND RELATED OFFENSES; AND CONCERNING DRIVER'S LICENSES, COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES, AND HUNTING LICENSES.
CONCERNING THE JURISDICTION OF THE DISTRICT COURTS OF CARROLL COUNTY AND MADISON COUNTY.
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF AN UNBORN CHILD IN THE CRIMINAL CODE AND IN WRONGFUL DEATH ACTIONS.
TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSED QUALIFIED INTERPRETERS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF, DEAFBLIND, HARD OF HEARING, OR ORAL DEAF.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPENSABILITY OF MENTAL INJURY OR ILLNESS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS AND TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE ARKANSAS CODE WHICH RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948.
CONCERNING VENUE IN CASES INVOLVING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRONIC PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS UNDER THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES LAW AND TO DECLARE AND EMERGENCY.
PROVIDING FOR ENHANCED CIVIL LIABILITY RESULTING FROM ACTS OF TERRORISM; AND TO BE KNOWN AS ANDY'S LAW.
CONCERNING THE TERMINATION OF A PERSON'S OBLIGATION TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER.
CONCERNING THE DISCHARGE AND RELEASE OF AN INMATE FROM THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
TO CREATE CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES RELATING TO SOFTWARE AND OTHER DEVICES AND MECHANISMS THAT MODIFY OR FALSIFY ELECTRONIC RECORDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVADING TAXES.
TO PROHIBIT ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN INDEMNITY CLAUSES IN MOTOR CARRIER TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTS.
CONCERNING VARIOUS AMOUNT THRESHOLDS IN THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES CRIMINAL OFFENSE STATUTES; CONCERNING THE OFFENSES OF TRAFFICKING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AND POSSESSION OF A COUNTERFEIT SUBSTANCE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE LIMITATION ON THE NUMBER OF AUXILIARY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF DELIVERY OF A SCHEDULE VI CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN DETERMINED DEPENDENCY-NEGLECTED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF A DECEDENT'S ESTATE UPON HIS OR HER MURDER BY A SPOUSE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EMINENT DOMAIN; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE AN APPLICANT FOR A LICENSE OR FOR A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN TO SUBMIT TO AND PASS A DRUG SCREEN AS A PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS.
TO IMPLEMENT THE STATUTORY CHANGES RECOMMENDED BY THE TASK FOR ON ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN.
TO AMEND THE OFFENSE OF NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE TO INCLUDE DRIVING WHILE ASLEEP OR FATIGUED.
CONCERNING THE RECOGNITION OF OTHER STATES' LICENSES TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
CONCERNING SANCTIONS ADMINISTERED TO A PAROLE VIOLATOR.
CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF A DECEDENT'S ESTATE UPON HIS OR HER MURDER BY A SPOUSE.
CONCERNING THE DISPOSITION OF CONTRABAND AND SEIZED PROPERTY.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABILITY OF A CHURCH THAT OPERATES A PRIVATE SCHOOL, K-12, TO ALLOW A PERSON WHO POSSESSES A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN ON SCHOOL PROPERTY.
CONCERNING CHILD CUSTODY PRESUMPTIONS IN DIVORCE CASES.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF REMOVAL OF AN ANIMAL'S TRANSMITTAL DEVICE.
PROVIDING A CIRCUIT JUDGE WITH GREATER LATITUDE TO EXCUSE A PERSON FROM JURY DUTY.
CONCERNING THE REPAYMENT OF FEES THAT ARE OWED RELATED TO COURT-ORDERED REPRESENTATION BY THE PUBLIC DEFENDER.
TO CLARIFY PAYMENT METHODS FOR FEES INVOLVING SECURED TRANSACTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY TO FILE A UNIFORM PETITION TO SEAL A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE OR VIOLATION.
TO PERMIT ENTRY UPON PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR THE LIMITED PURPOSE TO RETRIEVE HUNTING DOGS.
TO STUDY THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PUBLIC WEBSITE CONTAINING INFORMATION ON PERSONS CONVICTED OF A CRIME PERTAINING TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS LANDLORD AND TENANT LAWS; AND TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE NON-LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON THE STUDY OF LANDLORD-TENANT LAWS CONCERNING CIVIL AND CRIMINAL EVICTIONS.
TO CREATE THE LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON LANDLORD AND TENANT LAW.
TO IMPLEMENT CERTAIN RECOMMENDED LANDLORD AND TENANT REFORMS; TO REQUIRE MINIMUM HABITABILITY STANDARDS FOR TENANTS OF RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY; AND TO PROTECT TENANTS FROM UNREASONABLE INTRUSIONS AND AGAINST RETALIATION.
CONCERNING THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT-EAST AND THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT-WEST.
TO CLARIFY WHO COMMITS THE CRIME OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE FIRST DEGREE.
CONCERNING THE CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL DISTRICTS OF THE STATE.
CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN ON THE GROUNDS OF A CHURCH OR OTHER PLACE OF WORSHIP.
TO PROVIDE THAT POSSESSION OF A FIREARM BY A PERSON OR IN A PERSON'S VEHICLE IS NOT A CRIMINAL OFFENSE UNLESS THE POSSESSION OF THE FIREARM SPECIFICALLY VIOLATES ANOTHER FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL STATUTE.
CONCERNING PARENT AND CHILD REPRESENTATION IN JUVENILE COURT PROCEEDINGS.
TO REQUIRE ALL ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FILED IN CIRCUIT COURT TO BE SUBJECT TO A DE NOVO STANDARD OF REVIEW.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL SALE OF BEDDING.
TO PROHIBIT THE OUT-OF-STATE TRANSFER OF ANIMALS SEIZED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT IN A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION.
AMENDING THE OFFENSE OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE FOURTH DEGREE AND PROVIDING AN AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE.
TO PROVIDE FOR AN ENHANCED PENALTY FOR IMPERSONATING A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL WHEN THE IMPERSONATION LEADS TO THE SEIZURE OF AN ANIMAL.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING VIOLATIONS OF ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OR CONFERENCE REGULATIONS.
TO REGULATE PARTITION SALES; TO PERMIT NEGOTIATED SALES IN PARTITION ACTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE DIVISION OF PROPERTY IN A DIVORCE PROCEEDING.
REGARDING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATION IN WRONGFUL DEATH LAWSUITS AND TO PROHIBIT THE PROFITING FROM CERTAIN CRIMINAL ACTS.
TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY THROUGH INCENTIVES FOR THE USE OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES AND ALTERNATIVES TO CONFINEMENT FOR YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS.
ACT TO REQUIRE AN INMATE OF A COUNTY JAIL WHO IS BEING HELD FOR A REASON OTHER THAN FOR SERVING A SENTENCE FOR A CRIMINAL CONVICTION TO PAY FOR HIS OR HER OWN MEDICAL CARE.
PROHIBITING THE USE OF AN UNMANNED AERIAL DEVICE THAT IS EQUIPPED WITH A VIDEO RECORDING DEVICE EXCEPT WHEN USED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OR AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY PERSONNEL.
CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OR DENIAL OF A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
CONCERNING THE FORFEITURE OF A PERSON'S OR ENTITY'S ASSETS THAT ARE ASSOCIATED WITH A CRIMINAL ACT.
CONCERNING PROCEDURES IN CERTAIN CIVIL CASES.
TO ENACT THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT; AND TO PROVIDE REMEDIES AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING OR ABUSING RELIGIOUS PROTECTIONS UNDER THE ACT.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF ATTEMPTING TO OBTAIN A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE BY FRAUD.
CONCERNING LIMITATIONS ON CERTAIN DAMAGES IN LEGAL ACTIONS.
TO RECODIFY CERTAIN POLICIES AND PROVISIONS ORIGINALLY CONTAINED IN THE CIVIL JUSTICE REFORM ACT OF 2003.
CONCERNING CIVIL ACTIONS IN WHICH MONETARY DAMAGES ARE SOUGHT; AND CONCERNING PROCEDURES IN CIVIL ACTIONS IN WHICH MONETARY DAMAGES ARE SOUGHT.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING CIVIL ACTIONS FOR HEALTHCARE INJURIES.
CONCERNING THE ISSUES AND MECHANISMS SURROUNDING THE SETTLEMENT OF CERTAIN CIVIL CASES.
CONCERNING THE PENALTIES FOR THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED, SIXTH OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE.
TO AMEND THE PENALTIES FOR THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO APPEAR.
TO REGULATE DOCUMENTS CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY; TO ALLOW SCRIVENER'S AFFIDAVITS TO CORRECT ERRORS IN INSTRUMENTS AFFECTING REAL PROPERTY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW REGARDING CIVIL ACTIONS IN WHICH MONETARY DAMAGES ARE SOUGHT.
CONCERNING THE APPLICATION FOR EARNED DISCHARGE AND COMPLETION OF A PERSON'S SENTENCE.
ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "JOURNEY" AS IT PERTAINS TO THE CARRYING OF A FIREARM.
TO SUBSUME VARIOUS CAUSES OF ACTION FOR HEALTH CARE INJURIES UNDER A SINGLE REMEDY.
TO PROVIDE LEGAL STANDING AND NOTIFICATION TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL CONCERNING A CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGE TO OR THE INTERPRETATION OF CERTAIN ARKANSAS LAWS.
TO CLARIFY THAT ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES IS PERMITTED.
REAFFIRMING THE SENATE'S COMMITMENT TO DEFINE MARRIAGE AS THE UNION OF A MAN AND A WOMAN AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS, U.S. SUPREME COURT, AND PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO UPHOLD AND ENFORCE THE DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE ACT.
ENCOURAGING THE SUPREME COURT TO ADOPT TORT REFORMS TO BALANCE THE RIGHTS OF PLAINTIFFS AND DEFENDANTS IN CIVIL ACTIONS AND PROTECT THE STATE'S CITIZENS AND ECONOMIC INTERESTS FROM INEQUITABLE LITIGATION CLAIMS AND DAMAGE AWARDS.
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