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-2007-159
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN FEES CHARGED BY THE ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Madison
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-158
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                ACCESS TO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION ACT OF 2007.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Wilkins
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-157
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO LEVY AN ADDITIONAL EXCISE TAX ON THE SALE OF DISTILLATE SPECIAL FUEL SOLD IN THIS STATE OR PURCHASED FOR SALE OR USE IN THIS STATE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Critcher
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-156
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ARKANSAS DRUG COURTS AND TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 2000.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. Pritchard
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-155
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW TO CLARIFY A SCHOOL DISTRICT S USE OF NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH ACT STUDENT FUNDING FOR TEACHER S SALARIES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Crumbly
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-154
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF POULTRY OPERATIONS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                G. Jeffress
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-153
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE FOR THE PER DIEM RATE PAYABLE TO A PROGRAM PROVIDER OF INDIGENT MENTAL HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE AND TO REQUIRE ACCREDITATION FOR CERTAIN PROGRAM PROVIDERS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Womack
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-152
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE FOR THE QUALIFICATIONS AND REIMBURSEMENT OF PROVIDERS OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT PERSONS AND TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR THE ADMISSION OF INDIGENT PERSONS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Womack
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-151
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF STATE AGENCIES' RULES AND PROCEDURES THAT RELATE TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF INCARCERATED PARENTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Wilkins
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-150
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REGULATE WORKERS' COMPENSATION; TO REQUIRE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE OF ALL WORKERS; AND TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE ARKANSAS CODE THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Laverty
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-149
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE CONTRACTORS TO SUBMIT PROOF OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE WHEN APPLYING FOR A LICENSE OR A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Laverty
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-148
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROHIBIT AUTOMATED TELEPHONE SOLICITATIONS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Laverty
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-147
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO INCREASE THE SEVERANCE TAX ON NATURAL GAS AND TO CREATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT VARIOUS STATE, COUNTY, OR LOCAL NEEDS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Salmon
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-146
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO PROVIDE LICENSURE AS AN ACUPUNCTURIST WITHOUT EXAMINATION TO NATIONALLY CERTIFIED ACUPUNCTURISTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Madison
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-145
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF ELECTION OFFICIALS AND ELECTION OFFICERS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Faris
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-144
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ENSURE SAFETY ON ROADS AND HIGHWAYS BY ADDRESSING ISSUES RELATED TO IMPAIRED DRIVERS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Critcher
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-143
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT ALLOWING THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SUSPEND A SUPERINTENDENT'S LICENSE FOR CERTAIN AUDIT ISSUES AND FOR FAILING TO USE THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR APPEAL AND HEARING ON THE SUSPENSION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Jeffress
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-142
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO ALLOW PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE OPERATIONS THAT AFFECT THEM.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Steele
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-141
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS; TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 2000.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. Pritchard
                            
                            
                        