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-2021-012
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LOAD LIMITS FOR A VEHICLE TRANSPORTING CERTAIN RAW MATERIALS AND LOGS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Wardlaw
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-011
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED VETERANS, THEIR SURVIVING SPOUSES, AND THEIR MINOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN; AND TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS TO ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY FOR THE EXEMPTION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                C. Fite
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-010
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE FOR A QUALIFIED INCOME TRUST, ALSO KNOWN AS A "MILLER TRUST".
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Ladyman
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-009
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS INDUSTRIAL HEMP PRODUCTION ACT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                M. Davis
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-008
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                ESTABLISH A SUBCOMMITTEE ON GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION TO MEET JOINTLY WITH A SUBCOMMITTEE ON GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION FORMED BY THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION IN ORDER TO STUDY THE ISSUES RELATED TO GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION IN ARKANSAS AND THE NEED TO INCREASE PHYSICIAN RESIDENCY TRAINING SLOTS IN ARKANSAS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Irvin
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-007
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEMP AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA QUALITY ASSURANCE LABORATORY FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION PURPOSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Ladyman
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-006
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REFER TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGING, CHILDREN AND YOUTH, LEGISLATIVE AND MILITARY AFFAIRS A STUDY REGARDING CONSUMER PROTECTION OF SENIOR CITIZENS FROM PREDATORY PRACTICES; AND SAFEGUARDING AGAINST FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF RETIREES FOR ARKANSANS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Wing
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-005
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE LOST 40 AND THE FEASIBILITY OF THE STATE ASSUMING MANAGEMENT OF THE LOST 40 TO CREATE A STATE PARK.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                T. Garner
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-004
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE A FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR ANY PROPOSED LEGISLATION IMPOSING A NEW OR INCREASED COST OBLIGATION FOR HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS, INCLUDING PHARMACY BENEFITS, ON AN ENTITY OF THE STATE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Teague
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-003
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                STUDY THE ARKANSAS POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY COMMISSION'S REGULATION NO. 5, LIQUID ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, TO STUDY PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES IN OTHER STATES AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RELATED LEGISLATION THAT MAY BE NECESSARY TO IMPROVE PROCESSES. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Vaught
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-002
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONCERNING FAMILY TREATMENT AND
REHABILITATION PROGRAMS FOR ADDICTED
WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Scott
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-001
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                STUDY ALL FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTIONS RELATED TO THE DISTRICT COURT SYSTEM, SPECIFICALLY DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE STATE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FUND, TO ADDRESS THE UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS AMONG THE STATE, COUNTIES, AND MUNICIPALITIES AND ANY RELATED LEGISLATION THAT MAY BE NECESSARY TO CORRECT INEQUITIES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Gazaway
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-189
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE LOST 40 AND THE FEASIBILITY OF THE STATE ASSUMING MANAGEMENT OF THE LOST 40 TO CREATE A STATE PARK.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                T. Garner
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-188
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                STUDY THE BEST PRACTICES AND POLICIES ON MINOR COSMETIC PROCEDURES, INCLUDING SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS INVOLVED IN MINOR COSMETIC PROCEDURES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                M. Gray
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-187
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN LICENSURE ACT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Penzo
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-186
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AUTHORIZE PHARMACISTS TO PRESCRIBE AND MONITOR MEDICATIONS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Flippo
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-185
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS
STATE MEDICAL BOARD; AND TO AMEND THE
SUPERVISION AND PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY
OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                K. Hammer
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-184
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH THE PSYCHOLOGICAL
INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT IN ARKANSAS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Johnson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-183
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ATHLETIC
TRAINERS ACT; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION
OF "ATHLETE" WITHIN THE ARKANSAS
ATHELETIC TRAINERS ACT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                K. Hammer
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-182
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AUTHORIZE FULL INDEPENDENT PRACTICE AUTHORITY FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES WHO MEET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS; AND TO CREATE THE FULL INDEPENDENT PRACTICE COMMITTEE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Johnson
                            
                            
                        