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-2023-037
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "MEDICAL EMERGENCY" WITHIN THE ARKANSAS HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT AND THE ARKANSAS UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT; AND TO ADD AN EXCEPTION TO SAVE THE HEALTH OF THE MOTHER.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Garner
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-036
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE STUDY ON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT-ATHLETE PUBLICITY RIGHTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hawk
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-035
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTHY FOOD RETAIL ACT OF 2023; AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR HEALTHY FOOD RETAILERS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                McCullough
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-034
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE AND ISSUE A DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH A FIREARM DESIGNATION; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FEES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Andrews
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-033
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH THE WATER AND SEWER TREATMENT FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM; TO TRANSFER FUNDING FROM THE SECURITIES RESERVE FUND; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Vaught
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-032
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING UNENFORCEABLE PROVISIONS IN CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Warren
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-031
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SEXUAL OFFENSES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE APPLICABLE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR AND THE INVESTIGATION OF CERTAIN SEXUAL OFFENSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Lundstrum
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-030
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE ALLOCATION OF PRODUCTION AND COST FOLLOWING AN INTEGRATION ORDER; AND TO DEFINE "PROCEEDS".
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Beck
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-029
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE; TO PERMIT AN INTOXICATED DRIVER OR OPERATOR OF AN AIRCRAFT WHO CAUSES THE DEATH OF A PERSON TO BE CHARGED WITH MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE; AND TO CREATE VON'S LAW.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Vaught
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-028
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO CLASSIFY DOCTORS OF OPTOMETRY AS PHYSICIANS WHICH IS THE SAME AS MEDICARE AND INSURANCE CARRIERS FOR REIMBURSEMENT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Eubanks
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-027
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONCERNING DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME; TO ADOPT DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME PERMANENTLY; AND TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Rye
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-026
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW TO WAIVE OCCUPATIONAL OR PROFESSIONAL LICENSE FEES ASSESSED BY THE STATE FOR EMPLOYEES OF STATE AGENCIES. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                C. Tucker
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-025
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE A TAX CREDIT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO A PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                C. Cooper
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-024
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SEXUALLY GROOMING A CHILD; TO AMEND THE MAXIMUM AGE FOR A VICTIM FOR THE OFFENSE OF SEXUALLY GROOMING A CHILD; AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR SEXUALLY GROOMING A CHILD.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Vaught
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-023
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN EXPENSES FOR BABY SUPPLIES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Vaught
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-022
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW GOVERNING STATE SALES AND USE TAXES REGARDING WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE MOTOR VEHICLES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Ray
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-021
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH THE RIGHT TO START PILOT PROGRAM FOR HEALTHCARE PORTABILITY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Pilkington
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-020
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REGULATE THE REIMBURSEMENT RATE OF A BIRTH UNDER AN INSURANCE POLICY IN THIS STATE; AND TO ESTABLISH THE REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR A BIRTH TO BE AT LEAST THE SAME AS THE REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR A BIRTH BY CESAREAN SECTION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Pilkington
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2023-019
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT OF 2023.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Ray
                            
                            
                        