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-2021-093
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONCERNING THE RETURN OF STOLEN PROPERTY IN THE POSSESSION OF A PAWNBROKER TO THE RIGHTFUL OWNER.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                A. Clark
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-092
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES FOR RESIDENTS; AND TO CHANGE THE AGE REQUIREMENT FOR A HUNTING OR FISHING LICENSE FROM SIXTEEN (16) YEARS OF AGE TO EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Garner
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-090
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PENALTIES FOR MOVING VIOLATIONS IN HIGHWAY WORK ZONES; AND TO CREATE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH OF CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                C. Fite
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-089
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS EQUAL PAY ACT OF 2021.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                C. Tucker
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-088
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW GOVERNING THE TYPE AND MANNER OF NOTICE OF A PROPOSED ASSESSMENT THAT MUST BE GIVEN TO A TAXPAYER.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                A. Clark
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-087
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE UNIFY ARKANSAS COMMISSION; TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICIAL OBSERVANCE OF THE NATIONAL DAY OF RACIAL HEALING IN THE STATE; AND TO ENCOURAGE THE CREATION OF A COMMUNITY REMEMBRANCE COMMITTEE IN EACH COUNTY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Elliott
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-086
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE ASSET LIMITS FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REQUEST A BROAD-BASED CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY WAIVER.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Dismang
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-085
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                ELIMINATING THE COURT AUTOMATION FEE REQUIRED TO BE PAID WHEN A PERSON IS PAYING HIS OR HER COURT FINES ON AN INSTALLMENT BASIS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                C. Tucker
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-084
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO MAKE AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1993.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                C. Tucker
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-083
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MANDATORY ELECTRONIC REPORT FILING BY CANDIDATES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                A. Clark
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-082
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Beckham
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-081
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO LEVY A SALES TAX ON ADVERTISING REVENUE ON SOCIAL-MEDIA PLATFORMS; TO DIRECT THE TAX REVENUE TO FUND THE DETECTION AND PROSECUTION OF CYBERCRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN; AND TO FUND THE DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL BROADBAND. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Garner
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-080
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH A GRANT PROGRAM FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE TRAINING IN AND AWARENESS OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT; AND TO CREATE THE IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT TRAINING GRANT PROGRAM FUND.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Garner
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-079
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REDUCE ALL INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RATES TO ZERO PERCENT (0%).
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Garner
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-078
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING FUND ACT; AND TO TRANSFER ADMINISTRATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS AND DUTIES FROM THE DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Dismang
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-077
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO TRANSFER OVERSIGHT OF CERTAIN DUTIES OF THE REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS; AND TO AMEND THE REQUIRED EXPERTISE OF MEMBERS OF ARKANSAS POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY COMMISSION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Ballinger
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-076
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948; AND TO CLARIFY THE TREATMENT OF DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Garner
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-075
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                C. Tucker
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-074
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW GOVERNING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY; AND TO MODIFY THE MANNER IN WHICH THE AUTHORITY DISTRIBUTES CERTAIN TAX CREDITS AND HIRES CERTAIN PERSONS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Sullivan
                            
                            
                        