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-2023-097
                                
                            
                                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
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-088
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO STUDY THE IMPACT INCREASED SECURITY MEASURES HAVE ON CRIME AT RETAIL CONVENIENCE STORES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Richardson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-087
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE STANDARDS FOR THE PROMPT, FAIR, AND EQUITABLE SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS; AND TO MODIFY FIRE AND EXTENDED COVERAGE-TYPE INSURANCE POLICIES WITH REPLACEMENT COST COVERAGE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hill
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-086
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO STUDY AN INCREASE OF THE MINIMUM MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hill
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-085
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUEST THE COMMITTEE ON ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY  TO STUDY THE IMPACT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE HAS ON CAMPAIGN ADVERTISING, ELECTION TECHNOLOGY, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND STATE INFORMATION SYSTEMS. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Mayberry
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-084
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Crawford
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-083
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REFER TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION A STUDY TO EXAMINE EDUCATION SERVICE COOPERATIVES IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Eubanks
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-082
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE UNIVERSAL NEWBORN HOME NURSE VISITATION PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HOME VISITATION SERVICES FOR A NEWBORN INFANT AND THE PARENTS OF A NEWBORN INFANT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Mayberry
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-081
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONCERNING THE RELEASE FROM CUSTODY OF A PERSON ON BAIL OR BY THE ISSUANCE OF A CITATION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                V. Flowers
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-080
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO LEGALIZE MARIJUANA FOR THE PURPOSES OF CRAFT OR HOME GROWING AND ADULT USE BY ARKANSAS RESIDENTS OF A CERTAIN AGE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Bryant
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-079
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION OR PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT BY THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND OTHER PUBLIC ENTITIES. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Sullivan
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-078
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE CENTRAL ARKANSAS REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                M. Johnson
                            
                            
                        