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-2023-107
Interim Study Proposal
STUDY THE VARIOUS METHODS AVAILABLE TO ESTABLISH FUNDING FOR THE UNFUNDED LIABILITY OF EACH OF THE PUBLICLY SUPPORTED RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF THE STATE AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PROVIDING DEATH BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLICLY SUPPORTED RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF THE STATE.
Sponsor:
Perry
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2023-106
Interim Study Proposal
STUDY THE VARIOUS METHODS AVAILABLE TO ESTABLISH FUNDING FOR THE UNFUNDED LIABILITY OF EACH OF THE PUBLICLY SUPPORTED RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF THE STATE AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PROVIDING DEATH BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLICLY SUPPORTED RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF THE STATE.
Sponsor:
Perry
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2023-105
Interim Study Proposal
TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF VACCINE HARM.
Sponsor:
B. King
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2023-104
Interim Study Proposal
TO ADD THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG HARM OR HOMICIDE.
Sponsor:
B. King
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2023-103
Interim Study Proposal
STUDY THE TOTAL ARKANSAS HEALTHCARE EXPENDITURES ON PRIMARY CARE AND RECOMMEND FURTHER ACTION TO ENSURE PRIMARY CARE SUSTAINABILITY.
Sponsor:
Irvin
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2023-102
Interim Study Proposal
TO REQUIRE A DIGITAL ASSET MINING BUSINESS TO PAY A FEE TO THE STATE SECURITIES DEPARTMENT FOR EXTRAORDINARY ELECTRICITY USAGE; AND TO IMPLEMENT OVERSIGHT AND MONITORING PROCEDURES FOR A DIGITAL ASSET MINING BUSINESS.
Sponsor:
B. King
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2023-101
Interim Study Proposal
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS DATA CENTERS ACT OF 2023; AND TO REQUIRE A DIGITAL ASSET MINER OR DIGITAL ASSET MINING BUSINESS TO PROVIDE NOTIFICATION BEFORE PURCHASING LAND OR A BUILDING OR BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION.
Sponsor:
B. King
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2023-100
Interim Study Proposal
TO STUDY THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGY TO REGULATE DIGITAL ASSET MINING BUSINESSES, ALSO KNOWN AS CRYPTO MINING, WITHIN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
Sponsor:
J. Bryant
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2023-099
Interim Study Proposal
REFER TO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A STUDY CONCERNING POULTRY INTEGRATOR RESPONSIBILITY.
Sponsor:
B. King
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2023-098
Interim Study Proposal
REFER TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY A STUDY OF PROTECTIONS FOR ALLEGED OFFENDERS INVOLVED IN AN INVESTIGATION UNDER THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT WHEN A SECOND OPINION OR DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS MAY BE RELEVANT AS TO WHETHER THE ALLEGED VICTIM WAS SUBJECT TO ABUSE; AND A STUDY OF WAYS TO PROVIDE RECOURSE FOR PERSONS ACCUSED OF MALTREATMENT UNDER THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT WHO ARE LATER EXONERATED.
Sponsor:
K. Brown
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2023-097
Interim Study Proposal
TO STUDY THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF POLLUTION AND DEPLETION OF NATURAL RESOURCES RESULTING FROM THE PRESENCE OF DIGITAL ASSET MINING FACILITIES, ALSO KNOWN AS "CRYTO MINING FACILITIES".
Sponsor:
Irvin
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2023-096
Interim Study Proposal
STUDY THE BURNING OF CROP RESIDUE.
Sponsor:
Vaught
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2023-095
Interim Study Proposal
REFER TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A STUDY CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGY TO INCENTIVIZE LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT OF FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION WITHIN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
Sponsor:
C. Fite
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2023-094
Interim Study Proposal
TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A NEW UNIT OF THE DIVISION OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE TO HAVE STATEWIDE JURISDICTION TO INVESTIGATE CRIME AND ENFORCE THE LAWS OF THE STATE, TO BE FUNDED BY THE ONLINE SALES TAX.
Sponsor:
B. King
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2023-093
Interim Study Proposal
CONDUCT A STUDY OF EXISTING ARKANSAS MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC STATUTES TO ENSURE THE TRAFFIC STATUTES ARE OBJECTIVE AND CLEAR FOR COMPLIANCE BY AUTOMATED VEHICLES.
Sponsor:
J. Boyd
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2023-092
Interim Study Proposal
TO STREAMLINE MODIFICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT WHEN A PAYOR PARENT IS RELEASED FROM INCARCERATION; AND TO FACILITATE A RECENTLY INCARCERATED PARENT'S PROMPT PAYMENT TOWARD THE SUPPORT OF HIS OR HER MINOR CHILD.
Sponsor:
L. Fite
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2023-091
Interim Study Proposal
REFER TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF EXISTING ARKANSAS MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC STATUTES TO ENSURE THE TRAFFIC STATUTES ARE OBJECTIVE AND CLEAR FOR COMPLIANCE BY AUTOMATED VEHICLES.
Sponsor:
J. Boyd
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2023-090
Interim Study Proposal
STUDY THE CREATION OF A NEW SYSTEM FOR AWARDING SALARY INCREASES TO STATE EMPLOYEES TO REPLACE THE CURRENT SYSTEM FOR MERIT AWARDS.
Sponsor:
B. King