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.
                        ISP/IR No.
                    
                    
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                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-153
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITAL ACT; AND TO AUTHORIZE LICENSURE OF RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITALS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Eubanks
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-152
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ALLOW FULL INDEPENDENT PRACTICE AUTHORITY FOR CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALISTS; AND TO ALLOW EXPERIENCE IN ANOTHER STATE TO QUALIFY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                K. Hammer
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-151
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AUTHORIZE ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES TO PRESCRIBE SCHEDULE II DRUGS; AND TO REQUIRE ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES TO CHECK THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                K. Hammer
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-150
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE CLARITY REGARDING THE CERTIFICATION OF A VETERINARY TECHNICIAN SPECIALIST; AND TO AUTHORIZE PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR A VETERINARY TECHNICIAN SPECIALIST IN A COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE AGREEMENT WITH A VETERINARIAN.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Eubanks
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-149
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ALLOW EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDERS TO BE CERTIFIED; AND TO AUTHORIZE EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDERS TO BE REIMBURSED BY INSURANCE COMPANIES AND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Eubanks
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-148
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REPEAL THE PROHIBITION ON LICENSING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINERS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Eubanks
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-147
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING A COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY; AND TO CLARIFY THAT THE COMMISSION ON DENTAL ACCREDITATION IS THE ACCREDITING ENTITY FOR A COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                K. Hammer
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-146
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH THE AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY INTERSTATE COMPACT IN ARKANSAS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                K. Hammer
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-145
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS BEHAVIOR ANALYST LICENSURE ACT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                K. Hammer
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-144
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON A HIGHWAY 278 BYPASS OF HISTORIC WASHINGTON STATE PARK.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Watson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-143
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYERS WHO INCUR EXPENSES FOR PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Pilkington
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-141
                                
                            
                                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-2021-140
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE SCREENING FOR DEPRESSION OF BIRTH MOTHERS AT THE TIME OF BIRTH; AND TO MANDATE THAT INSURANCE POLICIES COVER SCREENING FOR DEPRESSION OF BIRTH MOTHERS AT THE TIME OF BIRTH.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Pilkington
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-139
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO MANDATE THAT INSURANCE POLICIES COVER SCREENING FOR DEPRESSION OF BIRTH MOTHERS AT THE TIME OF BIRTH.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Pilkington
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-138
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO REIMBURSE FOR NONEMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION TO HEALTHCARE FACILITIES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Pilkington
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-137
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROHIBIT COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE AGREEMENTS; AND TO MODIFY THE LAW CONCERNING A COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE AGREEMENT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Pilkington
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-136
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO MODIFY THE INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS OF A SCOOTER-SHARE OPERATOR UNDER THE ELECTRIC MOTORIZED SCOOTER ACT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Pilkington
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-135
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE MEDICAID COVERAGE AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR DEPRESSION SCREENING FOR PREGNANT WOMEN.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Pilkington
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-134
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR POSTPARTUM MOTHERS FOR ONE YEAR AFTER GIVING BIRTH.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Pilkington
                            
                            
                        