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-2007-019
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES  RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO PURCHASE SERVICE CREDIT FOR POLICE SERVICE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Ragland
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-018
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF CREDIT INFORMATION WHEN UNDERWRITING, RATING, OR SETTING PREMIUMS FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Flowers
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-017
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE A BACK-TO-SCHOOL TAX-FREE HOLIDAY BY EXEMPTING ITEMS OF CLOTHING, FOOTWEAR, AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES FROM SALES AND USE TAX DURING A LIMITED TIME PERIOD.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hall
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-016
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO CREATE HEALTH OPPORTUNITY ACCOUNTS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR MEDICAID SERVICES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Key
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-015
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING A STUDY TO EXPAND THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP SCHOOL SUPPORT PROGRAM INTO AN EXEMPLARY STATEWIDE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Cook
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-014
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE HOUSE AND SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEES ON EDUCATION STUDY THE IMPACT OF REMOVING PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE FUNDING FROM FOUNDATION FUNDING AND TRANSFERRING THAT OBLIGATION TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Kenney
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-013
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE HOUSE AND SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEES ON EDUCATION CONDUCT A STUDY TO IDENTIFY BEST PRACTICES AMONG ALTERNATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS IN ARKANSAS AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR  IMPLEMENTING THOSE PRACTICES STATEWIDE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Kenney
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-012
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING A STUDY TO DETERMINE WHETHER FUNDING FOR INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITATORS SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM FOUNDATION FUNDING AND INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITATORS FUNDED SEPARATELY THROUGH CATEGORICAL FUNDING.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Kenney
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-011
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING A STUDY IN COOPERATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP MORE DETAILED, UNIFORM REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR FUND BALANCES AND FUND BALANCES FOR CATEGORICAL FUNDING.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Kenney
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-010
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE NEEDS FOR STATE FOUNDATION FUNDING FOR A SCHOOL DISTRICT'S GROWTH IN AVERAGE DAILY MEMBERSHIP, WHAT LEVEL OF FUNDING MAY BE NEEDED, AND ON WHAT BASIS THE STATE SHOULD PROVIDE THE FUNDING.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Kenney
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-009
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE HOUSE AND SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEES ON EDUCATION REVIEW ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH POSSIBLE CHANGES IN THE ALLOWABLE USES OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE TRUST FUND PROCEEDS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Kenney
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-008
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                RESOLUTION URGING THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION TO ALLOW OUT- OF-STATE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD AND ANY OTHER UNIT OF A RESERVE COMPONENT OF THE ARMED FORCES TO QUALIFY FOR HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Wood
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-007
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING A STUDY OF POSSIBLE LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF PROPOSED INCREASES IN EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION RATES OR GRANTS OF ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY TO THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Saunders
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-006
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING A STUDY TO DETERMINE WHETHER THERE ARE SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF CERTIFIED TEACHERS AVAILABLE IN THE JOB MARKET TO MEET SCHOOL DISTRICT NEEDS FOR SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Walters
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-005
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE HOUSE AND SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEES ON EDUCATION CONDUCT A STUDY ON REQUIRING PARITY IN STIPENDS AND SUPPLEMENTAL PAY AMONG CERTIFIED PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Pickett
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-004
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING A STUDY FOR WAYS TO IMPROVE THE STATE'S JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM FOR YOUTH
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Broadway
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-003
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                EXPANDING AND CONSOLIDATING THE EXISTING TELEHEALTH NETWORKS IN THE STATE
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Bookout
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-002
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO DETERMINE THE ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF AN EXEMPLARY STATEWIDE TEACHER SUPPORT SYSTEM
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Argue
                            
                            
                        