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-2013-185
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO DEDICATE SALES AND USE TAX REVENUE FROM THE SALES OF NEW AND USED VEHICLES IN PART FOR ROADWAY MAINTENANCE, EMERGENCY REPAIRS, CONSTRUCTION, AND RECONSTRUCTION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. King
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-184
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE AN INTERIM STUDY TO ESTABLISH A REVENUE-NEUTRAL, STATE-SPONSORED NEW JOBS TRAINING PROGRAM.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-183
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ENSURE OVERSIGHT OF CERTAIN STATE HIRES; TO DISCOURAGE NEPOTISM; AND TO CREATE A SYSTEM OF REVIEW OF CERTAIN STATE EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. King
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-181
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE INTERIM SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS STUDY THE SALARIES PAID FOR POSITIONS OF AGENCY HEAD, AGENCY DIRECTOR, AND HEAD OF INSTITUTION, THE EXEMPTION OF THOSE POSITIONS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE UNIFORM CLASSIFI
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. King
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-180
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. King
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-179
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO MAKE POLLING SITES EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO ALL CITIZENS; TO INCREASE VOTER TURNOUT; AND TO ALLOW POLLING SITES TO BE DESIGNATED AT RETAIL STORES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-178
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE VOTER INTEGRITY UNIT WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE; TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE AND THOROUGH INVESTIGATIONS OF ALLEGED ELECTION MISCONDUCT; AND TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF ELECTIONS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. King
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-177
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE STERILIZATION OF CERTAIN DOGS OR CATS OVER SIX (6) MONTHS OF AGE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                E. Armstrong
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-176
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL DIRECT THE POLICY-MAKING SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TO STUDY THE REQUIREMENTS OF VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES FOR DISTRIBUTION OF STATE-FUNDED GRANTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Chesterfield
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-175
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL DIRECT THE HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TO STUDY THE PRACTICES AND POLICIES OF BOOKSTORE OPERATIONS AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, INCLUDING THE ROLE OF PRIVATE 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. Sample
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-174
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH A UNIFIED HEALTH CARE BENEFIT PROGRAM FOR ALL PUBLICLY FUNDED EMPLOYEES AND RETIRED EMPLOYEES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Nickels
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-173
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR TO STUDY THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF POLLUTION RAISED BY GRAVEL AND DIRT ROADS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Irvin
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-172
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REFER TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE A STUDY OF ALL STATE-FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO A STUDENT AT AN INSTUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Clemmer
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-171
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REFER TO THE INTERIM SENATE COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN & YOUTH A STUDY OF THE ARK. JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM TO DETERMINE ITS EFFECTIVENESS & EXPLORE WAYS TO MAKE THE SYSTEM MORE EFFECTIVE & BENEFICIAL FOR YOUTH IN THE SYSTEM.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Irvin
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-170
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE INTERIM HOUSE COMMITTEE ON CITY, COUNTY AND LOCAL AFFAIRS STUDY POTENTIAL CHANGES TO THE LAW CONCERNING THE SELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR A SUBURBAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO PURCHASE, OBTAIN, OR CONSTRUCT A WATERWORK
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Lowery
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-169
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE INTERIM HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR TO STUDY TEENAGE PREGNANCY PREVENTION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Ferguson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-168
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REFER TO THE INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY A STUDY ON CRIMES INVOLVING THE USE OF AN AUTOMOBILE TO KILL OR INJURE A PERSON AS WELL AS TO ADDRESS POSSIBLE LEGISLATION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-167
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS INSURANCE FAIR CONDUCT ACT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Lowery
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-166
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE INTERIM HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR STUDY THE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED TO STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Broadaway
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-165
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE INTERIM SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY STUDY THE RATES AND INCIDENCES OF CRIME IN ARKANSAS AS WELL AS THE IMPACT TO DATE OF ACT 570 OF 2011.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Hutchinson