Interim Study Proposals
An interim study proposal is a formal request by a legislator that a study by an interim committee or committees be conducted of an issue of concern to the legislator.
ISP/IR No.
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Title
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ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-038
Interim Study Proposal
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO EXEMPT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM PROPERTY TAX; AND TO CREATE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.
Sponsor:
Crowell
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ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-037
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN SALES TO A CULTIVATION FACILITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
G. Leding
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-036
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAX APPLICABLE TO PURCHASES OF NEW OR USED MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, SEMITRAILERS, AND MOTORBOATS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF SALES AND USE TAX ON MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, SEMITRAILERS, AND MOTORBOATS, AS AFFIRMED BY REFERRED ACT 19 OF 1958; TO SUBJECT CERTAIN USED MOTORBOATS TO A SPECIAL RATE OF TAX; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
J. Boyd
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-035
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MONITORING AND COMMUNICATIONS ACT; TO ESTABLISH RESIDENT RIGHTS FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING AND COMMUNICATION IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE FRAMEWORK FOR RESIDENT MONITORING SYSTEMS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
C. Penzo
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-034
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING WATER PERMITS AND DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER; TO AUTHORIZE DENIALS OF APPLICANTS FOR A WATER PERMIT THAT HAVE A HISTORY OF NONCOMPLIANCE; TO CLARIFY A NOTICE OF INTENT; TO ESTABLISH ACCESS TO TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN THE EVENT OF A SEWAGE OR STORM WATER EMERGENCY; TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
M. Johnson
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-033
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO PROTECT PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SOURCES; TO PROHIBIT SURFACE DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER INTO A WATERSHED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
M. Johnson
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-032
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS; TO REGULATE THE USE OF ALKALINE HYDROLYSIS; TO REGULATE ALKALINE HYDROLYSIS FACILITIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
D. Wallace
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-031
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO MODIFY A PHYSICIAN CHANGE UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED MEASURE 1948, NO. 4; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
J. Payton
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-030
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO MODIFY CERTAIN ATTORNEY FEES FOR CONTROVERTED MEDICAL EXPENSES, APPEALS, AND CHANGES OF PHYSICIANS UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED MEASURE 1948, NO. 4; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
J. Payton
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-029
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL WAGE LOSS BENEFITS IN ADDITION TO SCHEDULED INJURY PAYMENTS UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED MEASURE 1948, NO. 4; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
J. Payton
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-028
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO MODIFY THE COMPENSATION RESTRICTIONS UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
J. Payton
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-027
Interim Study Proposal
TO MODIFY THE EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED MEASURE 1948, NO. 4; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
J. Payton
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-026
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO CREATE THE VOLUNTARY PORTABLE BENEFIT ACCOUNT ACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
J. Boyd
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