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-2019-181
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ATHLETIC TRAINERS ACT; AND TO AUTHORIZE ATHLETIC TRAINERS TO PRACTICE UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A PHYSICIAN.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Johnson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-180
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ALLOW PHARMACISTS TO PRESCRIBE,
ADMINISTER, DELIVER, DISTRIBUTE, OR
DISPENSE VACCINES AND IMMUNIZATIONS TO A
PERSON THREE (3) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
AND TO TEST, SCREEN, AND TREAT MINOR
NONCHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                McCollum
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-179
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ENSURE THAT HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WITH PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY MAY DISPENSE FULL PRESCRIPTIONS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Gonzales
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-178
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ALLOW PHARMACISTS TO PRESCRIBE,
ADMINISTER, DELIVER, DISTRIBUTE, OR
DISPENSE ANTI-ALLERGY MEDICATIONS,
VACCINES, OR IMMUNIZATIONS TO A PERSON
WHO IS THREE (3) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Boyd
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-177
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE SIGNATURE AUTHORITY OF
ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES AND
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS FOR DOCUMENTATION
RELATED TO SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RELATED
SERVICES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Gonzales
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-176
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                STUDY REMOVAL OF THE COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE AGREEMENT REQUIREMENT OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES AND GRANTING ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES FULL PRACTICE AUTHORITY INCLUDING FULL PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                K. Hammer
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-174
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AUTHORIZE PHARMACISTS TO DISPENSE HIV PREEXPOSURE AND POSTEXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Love
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-173
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                STUDY METHODS TO INCREASE HEALTHCARE CHOICES AND ACCESS TO MATERNITY, PRENATAL, POSTNATAL, AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE BY UTILIZING CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIVES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Bentley
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-172
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AUTHORIZE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL TO ADMINISTER CERTAIN EMERGENCY PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS TO A PATIENT WHO HAS A SPECIFIC HEALTH CONDITION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Johnson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-171
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE FOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR PATIENT CHOICE AND PROMOTE QUALITY OF CARE AS A REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROVIDERS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Gonzales
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-170
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PRACTICE OF CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHESIA" BY REMOVING SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Penzo
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-169
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                STUDY THE ROLE OF PHARMACY TECHNICIANS AND METHODS TO REDUCE BARRIERS THAT MAY PREVENT PHARMACY TECHNICIANS FROM BEING ABLE TO MAXIMALLY ASSIST PHARMACISTS IN THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Boyd
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-168
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                STUDY THE ROLE OF AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE AS A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER WITHIN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Gonzales
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-167
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE MEDICAL CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. Smith
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-166
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE FOR INJURED POLICE DOGS; AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Gazaway
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-165
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REFER TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGING, CHILDREN AND YOUTH, LEGISLATIVE AND MILITARY AFFAIRS A STUDY REGARDING THE FEASIBILITY OF EXPANDING SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS OF ARKANSAS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Jett
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-164
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MEDICAL MARIJUANA OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TO PERFORM OVERSIGHT RELATED TO ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 98.   
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Chesterfield
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-163
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                STUDY THE POSSIBILITY OF ALLOWING CERTAIN STATE EMPLOYEES TO RECEIVE VALUE FOR A PORTION OF THEIR ACCRUED LEAVE IN LIEU OF FORFEITING THAT LEAVE. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                K. Hammer
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-162
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE VENDORS TO CERTIFY THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE A POLICY OR PRACTICE OF REFUSING TO DO BUSINESS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Pilkington
                            
                            
                        