Interim Filings
A legislator may file an interim study proposal or an interim resolution directly with a committee if the legislator is a member of that committee. Otherwise, the legislator must file the ISP or IR with the Legislative Council for referral to a committee.
                        ISP/IR No.
                    
                    
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                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-227
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REGULATE THE SUBSTITUTION OF BIOSIMILAR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS FOR CERTAIN PRESCRIBED PRODUCTS. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                P. Malone
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-226
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE INTERIM SENATE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND LABOR TO STUDY POTENTIAL CHANGES TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE PHARMACY PRACTICE ACT, ARKANSAS CODE § 17-92-101.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                P. Malone
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-225
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ALLOW THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TO WITHHOLD PAYMENT FROM CONTRACTORS TO PAY MATERIAL SUPPLIERS AND SUBCONTRACTORS; TO PROHIBIT CONTRACTS WITH CONTRACTORS THAT HAVE NOT PAID FOR LABOR AND MATERIAL.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                G. Baker
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-224
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE MOST COST-EFFICIENT AND COST-EFFECTIVE USES OF THE SPACE WITHIN THE STATE CAPITOL BUILDING.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Cowling
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-223
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE INTERIM SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS STUDY THE LAWS AND PROCEDURES FOR PROPOSING A LEGISLATIVE MEASURE BY INITIATIVE PETITION TO ENSURE THAT THE PROCESS FUNCTIONS FAIRLY, PROPERLY, AND FREE FROM FRAUD OR 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Key
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-222
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE INTERIM SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION STUDY HOW STUDENT PLACEMENT IN NONRESIDENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT PROGRAMS IMPACT A STUDENT'S ABILITY TO REMAIN ENROLLED AT HIS OR HER LOCAL SCHOOL AND RECEIVE CLASS CREDIT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Jeffress
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-221
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE INTERIM HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION STUDY THE IMPACT OF FOR-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON ARKANSAS STUDENTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Roebuck
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-220
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE INTERIM HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION STUDY THE LAWS RELATED TO PENALTIES FOR TEXTING WHILE DRIVING TO ENSURE THAT THE POSSIBILITY OF THE PENALTY IS A SUFFICIENT DETERRENT TO MOTORISTS TO STOP THEM FROM TEXTING AND DRIVING.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Fielding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-219
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                ESTABLISHING THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2013.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Meeks
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-218
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REFER TO THE INTERIM HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A STUDY CONCERNING THE PRACTICES OF CONSOLIDATED WATERWORKS SYSTEMS IN EXTENDING SERVICES BEYOND THE TERRITORIES OF THE
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Sanders
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-217
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES TO CONDUCT REEMPLOYMENT INTERVIEWS TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-216
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO REQUIRE EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-215
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT APPLICANTS FOR AND RECIPIENTS OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TEST NEGATIVE FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-214
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR A PARENT WHO CHOOSES TO STAY AT HOME WITH HIS OR HER YOUNG CHILD.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-213
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EDUCATION EXPENSES OF DEPENDENTS. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-212
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO EXEMPT FROM SALES AND USE TAX THE RETAIL SALE OF RENEWABLE RESOURCE EQUIPMENT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-211
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR A BUSINESS OR INDIVIDUAL THAT PURCHASES RENEWABLE RESOURCE EQUIPMENT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-210
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO EXEMPT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR FARM EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY FROM THE GROSS RECEIPTS AND USE TAX. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-209
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF FOOD AND FOOD INGREDIENTS TO INCLUDE DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR SALES AND USE TAX PURPOSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Altes
                            
                            
                        