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-2023-117
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH A BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Pilkington
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-116
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO MAKE PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS FOR PREGNANT WOMEN.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Pilkington
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-115
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR POSTPARTUM MOTHERS FOR ONE YEAR AFTER GIVING BIRTH.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Pilkington
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-114
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CREATE A MOBILE APPLICATION FOR PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM WOMEN WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Pilkington
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-113
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE REIMBURSEMENT FOR REMOTE ULTRASOUND PROCEDURES AND REMOTE FETAL NONSTRESS TESTS IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Pilkington
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-112
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO CERTIFY TO THE OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY FOR A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE, CERTIFICATE, OR PARKING DECAL FOR A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Gramlich
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-111
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO DEFINE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER REGARDING STUDENT ATHLETE CONCUSSION EDUCATION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Gramlich
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-110
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO STUDY THE OPERATIONS OF THE ARKANSAS WASTE TIRE PROGRAM AND THE POTENTIAL FOR IMPROVING THE STRENGTH OF THE ARKANSAS WASTE TIRE PROGRAM.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Irvin
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-109
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REFER TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A STUDY CONCERNING THE BENEFITS OF COUNTY FAIRS, DISTRICT FAIRS, AND YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOWS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Cavenaugh
                            
                            
                        
                                        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
                            
                            
                        