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-2007-179
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL STUDY THE RAMIFICATIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ENACTING LEGISLATION PERMITTING ANY CITIZEN TO OBTAIN A SECURITY FREEZE UPON THE USE OF THE CITIZEN'S CREDIT INFORMATION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Creekmore
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-178
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO INCREASE THE THRESHOLD AGE OF 
CHILDREN PROTECTED UNDER THE OFFENSE OF 
SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE FOURTH DEGREE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-177
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REGULATE LICENSED AND UNLICENSED 
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS, TO 
REQUIRE LICENSED AND NONLICENSED 
RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS TO POST BOND, 
AND TO IMPOSE FINES FOR VIOLATING 
BUILDING CODES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Pate
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-176
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT POVERTY FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS CORRESPONDS TO THE LEVEL OF POVERTY IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Bryles
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-175
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE EIGHTY-SIXTH ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE HOUSE AND SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEES A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE VIABILITY OF WIND ENERGY PRODUCTION IN ARKANSAS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                T. Baker
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-174
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                ESTABLISHING THE ARKANSAS CHILD HEALTH RESOURCES PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HEALTH IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Everett
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-173
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                A STUDY OF THE NEED FOR A SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hall
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-172
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                STUDY OF THE RAMIFICATIONS OF ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE STATE RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Rosenbaum
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-171
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RICE RESEARCH AND PROMOTION ACT
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Broadway
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-170
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                STUDY THE EQUITY OF ARKANSAS CODE § 26-51-307 PERTAINING TO THE METHOD BY WHICH A RECIPIENT OF BENEFITS FROM AN INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT MAY DEDUCT THE COST OF CONTRIBUTION WHEN COMPUTING HIS OR HER INCOME FOR STATE INCOME TAX PURPOSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Ragland
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-169
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF FUNDING NEEDED IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM TO COMBINE IT WITH THE STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Chesterfield
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-168
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO DETERMINE HOW BLOCK SCHEDULING IMPACTS SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Pickett
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-167
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT; TO CREATE THE CLEAN ENERGY  FUND; TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS CLEAN ENERGY BOARD
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Smith
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-166
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN AN EXEMPLARY STATEWIDE TEACHER SUPPORT SYSTEM
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Argue
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-165
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE AN INTERIM STUDY COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INCLUSIVE BIRTH-TO-KINDERGARTEN TEACHING LICENSE IN ARKANSAS
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Blount
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-164
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                STUDY OF THE VIABILITY OF REQUIRING ANNUAL HEALTH SCREENS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS UPON SCHOOL REGISTRATION
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Broadway
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-163
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FREE MEALS TO STUDENTS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR REDUCED-PRICE MEALS
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Adcock
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-162
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT CONCERNING OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT BY STATE EMPLOYEES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Malone
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-161
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE EXEMPTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT OF 2006.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Steele
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-160
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING POLLING SITES FOR EARLY VOTING.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Jeffress
                            
                            
                        