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-2025-045
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POSSESSION OF A FIREARM BY CERTAIN PERSONS; TO PERMIT THE RESTORATION OF THE RIGHT TO POSSESS A FIREARM TO A NONVIOLENT FELON; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
R. Scott Richardson
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ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-044
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LABOR; TO AMEND THE CHILD LABOR LAWS ENACTED BY INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1914; TO ESTABLISH AN EDUCATIONAL ALTERNATIVE TO CIVIL PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS RELATED TO CHILD LABOR; TO CREATE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS RELATED TO CHILD LABOR REQUIREMENTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
Gramlich
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ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-043
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT CONCERNING THE COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION ADVANCEMENT ACT OF 2021; TO ALLOW A PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL TO REQUIRE AN ENROLLED STUDENT TO EARN ONE UNIT OF CREDIT IN A COMPUTER SCIENCE OR COMPUTER SCIENCE-RELATED CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSE IN ORDER TO GRADUATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
Wooldridge
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-042
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS TOWING AND RECOVERY REFORM AND EFFICIENCY ACT OF 2025; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS TOWING AND RECOVERY BOARD; TO AMEND THE PENALTIES FOR PREDATORY TOWING AND EXCESSIVE PRICING; TO AMEND THE CONSUMER COMPLAINT PROCESS ADMINISTERED BY THE ARKANSAS TOWING AND RECOVERY BOARD; TO AMEND THE QUALIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS TOWING AND RECOVERY BOARD; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
Painter
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-041
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO AMEND "QUINCY'S LAW" CONCERNING PHYSICAL EXAMS AND OTHER TESTING IN AN INVESTIGATION INVOLVING ALLEGED ABUSE UNDER THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE RIGHT OF A PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR CUSTODIAN TO BE PROVIDED WITH THE MEDICAL RECORDS OF A CHILD WHO HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE CUSTODY OF THE PARENT, PUTATIVE PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR CUSTODIAN OR IS IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
K. Brown
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-040
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO REQUIRE EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TO IMPLEMENT A MOBILE PANIC ALERT SYSTEM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
Gramlich
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-039
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS RED FLAG LAW"; TO CREATE AN EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDER AND WARRANT; TO PROVIDE A RESTRICTION ON ACCESS TO A FIREARM FOR A PERSON DEEMED TO POSE A RISK OF IMMINENT PERSONAL INJURY TO HIMSELF OR HERSELF OR TO THE PUBLIC; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
McCullough
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-038
Interim Study Proposal
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO EXEMPT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM PROPERTY TAX; AND TO CREATE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.
Sponsor:
Crowell
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-037
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN SALES TO A CULTIVATION FACILITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
G. Leding
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-036
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAX APPLICABLE TO PURCHASES OF NEW OR USED MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, SEMITRAILERS, AND MOTORBOATS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF SALES AND USE TAX ON MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, SEMITRAILERS, AND MOTORBOATS, AS AFFIRMED BY REFERRED ACT 19 OF 1958; TO SUBJECT CERTAIN USED MOTORBOATS TO A SPECIAL RATE OF TAX; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
J. Boyd
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-035
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MONITORING AND COMMUNICATIONS ACT; TO ESTABLISH RESIDENT RIGHTS FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING AND COMMUNICATION IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE FRAMEWORK FOR RESIDENT MONITORING SYSTEMS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
C. Penzo
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-034
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING WATER PERMITS AND DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER; TO AUTHORIZE DENIALS OF APPLICANTS FOR A WATER PERMIT THAT HAVE A HISTORY OF NONCOMPLIANCE; TO CLARIFY A NOTICE OF INTENT; TO ESTABLISH ACCESS TO TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN THE EVENT OF A SEWAGE OR STORM WATER EMERGENCY; TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
M. Johnson
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-033
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO PROTECT PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SOURCES; TO PROHIBIT SURFACE DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER INTO A WATERSHED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
M. Johnson
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-032
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS; TO REGULATE THE USE OF ALKALINE HYDROLYSIS; TO REGULATE ALKALINE HYDROLYSIS FACILITIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
D. Wallace
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-031
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO MODIFY A PHYSICIAN CHANGE UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED MEASURE 1948, NO. 4; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
J. Payton
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-030
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO MODIFY CERTAIN ATTORNEY FEES FOR CONTROVERTED MEDICAL EXPENSES, APPEALS, AND CHANGES OF PHYSICIANS UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED MEASURE 1948, NO. 4; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
J. Payton
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-029
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL WAGE LOSS BENEFITS IN ADDITION TO SCHEDULED INJURY PAYMENTS UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED MEASURE 1948, NO. 4; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
J. Payton
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-028
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO MODIFY THE COMPENSATION RESTRICTIONS UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
J. Payton
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-027
Interim Study Proposal
TO MODIFY THE EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED MEASURE 1948, NO. 4; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
J. Payton