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-2017-132
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AUTHORIZE A LICENSED DISPENSING OPTICIAN TO REFRACT EYES AND DISPENSE EYEGLASSES IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Magie
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-131
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "OPHTHALMIC DISPENSING" TO INCLUDE THE PREPARATION AND DISPENSING OF CONTACT LENSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Magie
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-130
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REVISE THE METHOD OF FUNDING SECONDARY VOCATIONAL AREA CENTERS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hammer
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-129
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE A REVIEW BY THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. English
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-128
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REFER TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION A STUDY OF THE POTENTIAL CREATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STATEWIDE ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE TRAILS SYSTEM.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Capp
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-126
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                STUDY THE NEED FOR THE TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF THOSE WHO INTERACT WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH EPILEPSY ON SEIZURE RECOGNITION AND WAYS TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH EPILEPSY, AND TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH EPILEPSY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hammer
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-121
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE TELEMEDICINE ACT; TO ENSURE THAT TELEMEDICINE IS THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE METHOD TO DELIVER HEALTHCARE SERVICES REMOTELY; AND TO EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF "PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP".
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Gonzales
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-120
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONCERNING THE PROCESS FOR REPORTING POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BY MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE ARKANSAS CODE THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1988; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hammer
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-119
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE TRANSITION TO PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY ACT; AND TO AMEND THE PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Gonzales
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-118
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO RECOGNIZE AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE AS A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Gonzales
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-117
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PRACTICE OF CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHESIA"; TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF A CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST; AND TO REMOVE SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Gonzales
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-116
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                STUDY AND DEVELOP RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE IMPEACHMENT PROCESS IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                T. Garner
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-115
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                STUDY WHETHER DUAL SERVICE AS A MAYOR AND A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS APPROPRIATE.  
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Chesterfield
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-114
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016; AND TO AUDIT APPLICANTS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR OWNERSHIP INTEREST.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. Sample
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-113
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                A PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROVIDE BY LAW THAT ALL OR A PORTION OF SURPLUS STATE FUNDS BE ALLOCATED TO COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. King
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-112
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO DESIGNATE THE REVENUES DERIVED FROM TAXES COLLECTED ON THE SALES OF NEW AND USED MOTOR VEHICLES AS SPECIAL REVENUES; AND TO CLARIFY THAT THE REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE TAXES COLLECTED FROM REMOTE SELLERS ARE GENERAL REVENUES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Rye
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-111
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                STUDY MODIFYING PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGEMENT SERVICES WITHIN THE ARKANSAS WORKS PROGRAM.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hammer
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-110
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REFER TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY A STUDY OF THE POSSIBILITY OF AN EXPANDED ROLE FOR RETIRED CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES TO BE APPOINTED SPECIAL CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES BY THE SUPREME COURT IN CERTAIN JUDICIAL CIRCUITS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Rye
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-109
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                A PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROHIBITING THE STATE FROM ESTABLISHING, PROVIDING FOR, OR MAINTAINING A FUND FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES THAT REQUIRES THE APPROVAL OF THE GOVERNOR FOR PROPOSED USES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. King
                            
                            
                        