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-2019-141
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REFER TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND LABOR A STUDY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM FOR A PERSON WHO ATTEMPTS TO PURCHASE A FIREARM OR TO ACQUIRE A FIREARM BY TRANSFER FROM A THIRD PARTY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Garner
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-140
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REFER TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND LABOR A STUDY OF A POSSIBLE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON LAWFULLY CARRYING A CONCEALED HANDGUN USE A RESTRAINT HOLSTER THAT DECREASES THE LIKELIHOOD OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN BEING DROPPED OR OTHERWISE MISPLACED AND INCREASES THE SAFETY OF BOTH THE PERSON CARRYING THE CONCEALED HANDGUN AND THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Garner
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-138
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                STUDY THE IMPACT OF VAPOR PRODUCTS, ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS, AND E-LIQUID PRODUCTS ON THE CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Irvin
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-137
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS LITTER REDUCTION AND DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING ACT; TO REQUIRE THE LABELING OF DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINERS SOLD IN ARKANSAS; TO ESTABLISH THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING PROGRAM
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                V. Flowers
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-136
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROMOTE THE COLLECTION OF LABOR MARKET DATA; AND TO REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO PARTICIPATE IN SURVEYS CONDUCTED BY THE BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.
                            
                            
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                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-135
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                STUDY STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE OPIOID CRISIS IN ARKANSAS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Boyd
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-134
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ADOPTIONS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Kelly
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-133
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RETAIL WATER  PROVIDERS AND RELATED SERVICE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-132
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONDUCT AN INTERIM STUDY REGARDING THE PRIVATIZATION OF ELECTRONIC WASTE MANAGEMENT IN ARKANSAS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Fite
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-131
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE A STUDY OF PUBLIC NOTICE AND PARTICIPATION IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING PROCESS
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Della Rosa
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-130
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE EMPLOYEES OF FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS TO BE IMMUNIZED OR VACCINATED AGAINST HEPATITIS A FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Ladyman
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-129
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                THAT THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CITY, COUNTY, AND LOCAL AFFAIRS CONDUCT AN INTERIM STUDY TO DETERMINE THE BEST PRACTICES OF FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN THE STATE AND IN THE NATION THAT MAY BE IMPLEMENTED IN A LOCAL COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                K. Hammer
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-128
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON CITY, COUNTY, AND LOCAL AFFAIRS CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE BEST PRACTICES OF FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN THE STATE AND IN THE NATION THAT MAY BE IMPLEMENTED IN A LOCAL COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                K. Hammer
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-127
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE A STUDY OF PUBLIC NOTICE AND PARTICIPATION IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING PROCESS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Della Rosa
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-126
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REFER TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON REVENUE AND TAXATION A STUDY OF THE REDUCTION OF SALES AND USE TAXES IN THE STATE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Ladyman
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-125
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE SALE OF USED TEXTBOOKS TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Mayberry
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-124
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REFER TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON REVENUE AND TAXATION A STUDY OF TAX ISSUES RELATED TO GAMBLING AND THE USE OF POTENTIAL REVENUE SAVINGS REALIZED BY THE REFORM OF TAX POLICIES RELATING TO GAMBLING.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Mayberry
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-123
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                STUDY THE PERMITTING PROCESS IN OTHER STATES FOR ANIMAL WASTE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Bentley
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-122
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                STUDY THE POPULATION OF INMATES BEING HOUSED IN COUNTY JAILS, THE COST OF INMATES' BEING HELD IN COUNTY JAILS, THE REIMBURSEMENT RATE AVAILABLE TO COUNTY JAILS, THE REASONS BEHIND OVERCROWDING IN COUNTY JAILS, AND POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM OF OVERCROWDING IN COUNTY JAILS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Boyd
                            
                            
                        