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.
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                                        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
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-208
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS CAPITAL GAINS REDUCTION ACT OF 2013.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-207
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE FOR JURISDICTIONAL COOPERATION REGARDING ARRESTS, SEARCHES, AND SEIZURES BY FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-206
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE THAT SCHOOL ELECTIONS BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE AS GENERAL ELECTIONS; TO AMEND THE TERM OF SERVICE FOR A SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-205
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND ADOPT CURRICULUM STANDARDS FOR AN ACADEMIC STUDY OF THE BIBLE COURSE. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-204
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE INTERIM HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STUDY THE STATE’S RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND OPTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE NATURAL RESOURCES THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE BEDS OF THE NAVIGABLE WATERS OF THE S
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Edwards
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-203
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REFER TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGING, CHILDREN AND YOUTH, LEGISLATIVE & MILITARY AFFAIRS A STUDY OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION, THE STATE VETERANS HOMES’ PROCEDURES, SAFETY,
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                English
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-202
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR TO STUDY THE PROGRAM FOR CONDITIONAL RELEASE FROM THE ARKANSAS STATE HOSPITAL.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Perry
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-201
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE SAFE MANAGEMENT OF FAT, OIL, AND GREASE STUDY ACT OF 2013; TO ESTABLISH A FAT, OIL, AND GREASE ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Webb
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-200
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ASSIGN TO THE INTERIM SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION A STUDY OF THE INTERSTATE COMPACT ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                E. Williams
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-199
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARDS AND TO REQUIRE REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARDS TO INCLUDE A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE PRIVATE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-198
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE INTERIM HOUSE COMMITTEE ON CITY, COUNTY AND LOCAL AFFAIRS STUDY THE GRANTS AWARDED BY THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARDS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-197
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REFER TO THE HOUSE PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND LABOR COMMITTEE A STUDY CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW STATEWIDE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Webb
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-196
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC RETIREMENT & SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS STUDY THE EFFECT OF AUTOMATICALLY ENROLLING NEW STATE EMPLOYEES IN A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN SUBJECT TO CERTAIN OPT-OUT PROVISIONS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Key
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-195
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE INTERIM HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION CONDUCT A STUDY OF OPTIONS AVAILABLE OR NEEDED FOR OFFERING CORE SUBJECTS IN SINGLE-SEX CLASSROOM SETTINGS AT PUBLIC JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Hutchinson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-194
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE INTERIM SENATE COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE, SPECIFICALLY HOW FALSE REPORTS MADE TO THE CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE ARE HANDLED.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Jeffress
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-193
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE EIGHTY-EIGHTH ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO REFER TO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND LABOR AND THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND LABOR A STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY O
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Salmon