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-2025-025
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT CONCERNING THE TREATMENT OF FEMALE INMATES AND DETAINEES IN CORRECTIONAL OR DETENTION FACILITIES; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE TREATMENT OF AN INMATE OR DETAINEE WHO IS PREGNANT OR HAS RECENTLY DELIVERED A CHILD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.  
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Scott
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-024
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT MANDATED COSTS AND FEES PAID BY A DEFENDANT IN A CRIMINAL CASE SHALL BE REFUNDED UPON AN ACQUITTAL, A DISMISSAL, OR AN ORDER OF NOLLE PROSEQUI; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                G. Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-023
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING NATURAL RESOURCES; TO CONDUCT A STUDY RELATED TO CRITICAL MINERALS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Crowell
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-022
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING WARRANTS OF ARREST; TO REQUIRE THAT NOTICE OF A WARRANT BE SENT TO THE PERSON NAMED IN THE ARREST WARRANT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                G. Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-021
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO CREATE A CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYABILITY FOR A PERSON WITH A FELONY CONVICTION; TO ALLOW THE DIVISION OF CORRECTION AND CIRCUIT COURTS TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF EMPLOYABILITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Scott
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-020
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO PROVIDE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN PUBLIC UTILITIES TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Sullivan
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-019
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING HEALTHCARE PROVIDER REIMBURSEMENT; TO REQUIRE FAIR AND TRANSPARENT REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR LICENSED AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS, OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC CENTERS, AND OUTPATIENT IMAGING FACILITIES; TO ENSURE PARITY IN INSURANCE PAYMENTS FOR HEALTHCARE SERVICES; TO AMEND THE BILLING IN THE BEST INTEREST OF PATIENTS ACT; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.  
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Irvin
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-018
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER LICENSURE ACT; TO CREATE THE PHARMACY SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION ACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Boyd
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-017
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO CREATE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Boyd
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-016
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO MANDATE THE USE OF BIOSIMILAR MEDICINES UNDER HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS; TO REQUIRE A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER TO PRESCRIBE BIOSIMILAR MEDICINES; TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO BIOSIMILAR MEDICINES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.  
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Boyd
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-015
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING WAR REENACTMENTS AT SCHOOLS; TO PERMIT AN UNLOADED FIREARM OR REPLICA OF A FIREARM AT CERTAIN WAR REENACTMENTS AT SCHOOLS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Boyd
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-014
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO CREATE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ACT OF 2025; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Dismang
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-013
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO CREATE THE HOME OPPORTUNITIES MADE EASIER ACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Petty
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-012
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONCERNING WIND ENERGY PRODUCTION; AND TO REGULATE ENERGY PRODUCTION BY WIND.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Ladyman
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-011
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                STUDY ESTABLISHING A STROKE CARE SYSTEM ACROSS THIS STATE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Johnson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-010
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                STUDY THE FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Johnson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-009
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO STUDY NURSE STAFFING RATIOS IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Johnson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-008
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                STUDY INCENTIVES AIMED AT INCREASING THE NUMBER OF BEGINNING FARMERS IN THE STATE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Vaught
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-007
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REFER A STUDY TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION ON THE FUTURE OF ADULT EDUCATION IN ARKANSAS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Johnson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2025-006
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                STUDY THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX REBATES FOR QUALIFYING BUSINESS PURCHASES ON COUNTIES AND CITIES AND THE FEASIBILITY OF REQUIRING THE STATE TO PROVIDE STATE SALES AND USE TAX REBATES FOR QUALIFYING BUSINESS PURCHASES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Warren
                            
                            
                        