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-2021-052
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO EXEMPT DELIVERY CHARGES FROM THE LEVY OF SALES AND USE TAX AND THE ARKANSAS SPECIAL EXCISE TAXES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Crawford
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-051
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE TEACHER MANAGER INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION RELATING TO BARBERS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hawks
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-050
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ABOLISH THE ALLOCATION OF ENROLLMENT POSITIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE BASED ON CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AND ARKANSAS RESIDENCY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Boyd
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-049
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE SOLICITATION TO REGISTER WITHIN A MUNICIPALITY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Ladyman
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-048
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ENHANCE THE 911 SYSTEM IN ARKANSAS; TO MODIFY THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONEYS IN THE ARKANSAS HIGH COST FUND; AND TO MODIFY THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONEYS IN THE ARKANSAS 911 RURAL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FUND.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Ladyman
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-047
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONCERNING THE STATE FLAG OF ARKANSAS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SYMBOLS ON THE STATE FLAG OF ARKANSAS; AND TO REDESIGNATE THE STARS ON THE STATE FLAG OF ARKANSAS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                C. Tucker
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-046
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE OF ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS; AND TO RESTRICT THE AMOUNT OF MONEY SPENT ON CAMPAIGN COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCED IN COORDINATION WITH A CANDIDATE FOR OFFICE. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                C. Tucker
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-045
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE CULTURALLY RELEVANT AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION PRACTICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Elliott
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-044
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE FRESH START ACT OF 2021; AND TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH CRIMINAL RECORDS REENTER AND MOVE TO THE WORKFORCE AND STAY OUT OF PRISON.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                A. Clark
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-043
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE A FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLICANT TO SUBMIT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Warren
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-042
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION TO PROMULGATE RULES ALLOWING FEE ADJUSTMENT TO RESIDENT HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES BASED ON CERTAIN CRITERIA; AND TO REQUIRE REPORTING.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Caldwell
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-041
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENT CONCERNING TEEN SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION; AND TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO DEVELOP PROCEDURES CONCERNING MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND SUICIDE PREVENTION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Chesterfield
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-040
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE EDUCATION FOR HEALTHY YOUTH ACT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                G. Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-039
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE THAT A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF LOTTERY PROCEEDS BE NET PROCEEDS THAT ARE USED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS; AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE PERCENTAGE OF NET PROCEEDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS INCREASE YEAR BY YEAR.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Beckham
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-038
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE ACUITY-BASED CARE COMMITTEE; AND TO RECOMMEND PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES TO CREATE STANDARDIZATION AND CONSISTENCY IN NURSE STAFFING WITHIN HOSPITALS AND REHABILITATION AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Wallace
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-037
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE MEDICAL CORPORATION ACT; AND TO ALLOW A NONLICENSED PERSON TO BE AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, OR SHAREHOLDER OF A MEDICAL CORPORATION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Sullivan
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-036
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE PAYMENT OF WAGES; AND TO ESTABLISH PARAMETERS REGARDING THE RECOUPMENT OF OVERPAYMENTS BY EMPLOYERS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. Davis
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-035
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN FEES, EXPENSES, AND OTHER COSTS IMPOSED ON A JUVENILE OR THE PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR CUSTODIAN OF A JUVENILE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                A. Clark
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-034
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TO TAKE A CIVICS EDUCATION COURSE FOR TWO (2) FULL SEMESTERS WITHIN THE SAME ACADEMIC YEAR IN ORDER TO GRADUATE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Chesterfield
                            
                            
                        