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-2019-081
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO COMBINE THE COSMETOLOGY TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND THE STATE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Cooper
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-080
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE A TWO-YEAR LICENSE OPTION; AND TO REQUIRE FOUR HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION PER YEAR OF THE TERM OF THE LICENSE, TO INCLUDE PERSONAL SAFETY, CURRENT MARKETING TRENDS, AND REAL ESTATE COMPLIANCE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Dotson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-079
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REFER TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF ARKANSAS'S ELECTION LAWS, ELECTION TECHNOLOGY, ELECTION ADMINISTRATION, VOTER REGISTRATION, AND ELECTION PROCEDURES AND THE IMPACT OF FEDERAL ELECTION LAWS ON ARKANSAS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Boyd
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-078
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO AMEND THE ADMINISTRATION OF STATE TAXES; TO AMEND THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING PROCEDURES FOR STATE TAXES; TO CREATE THE TAX APPEALS COMMISSION ACT; AND TO CREATE A FUND FOR THE TAX APPEALS COMMISSION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. Johnson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-077
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POLL WORKERS AND OTHER ELECTION OFFICIALS; AND TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE ELECTION LAWS AS AMENDED BY ACT 258 OF 2019.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                M. Johnson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-076
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INITIATIVES AND REFERENDA; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING, REGISTRATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS CONCERNING CERTAIN PERSONS AND ENTITIES THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE PAID CANVASSING INDUSTRY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                M. Johnson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-075
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE FOR INELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN RETIREMENT BENEFITS UPON CONVICTION OF A FELONY ARISING OUT OF AN ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIAL'S OFFICIAL ACTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                M. Johnson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-074
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE FOR THE GARNISHMENT OF PUBLIC RETIREMENT BENEFITS AFTER THE COMMISSION OF CERTAIN CRIMES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                M. Johnson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-073
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH THE EVERY ARKANSAN RETIREMENT PLAN OPPORTUNITY ACT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Warren
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-072
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAYS, ROADS, STREETS, AND BRIDGES IN THE STATE THROUGH CHANGES IN THE TAX LAWS AND MOTOR VEHICLES LAWS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Penzo
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-071
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS USED BY THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Penzo
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-070
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONCERNING A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT IS CLASSIFIED AS BEING IN NEED OF LEVEL 5 - INTENSIVE SUPPORT; AND TO ALLOW THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO GRANT EXTENSIONS OF ITS ASSUMPTION OF AUTHORITY IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                K. Hammer
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-069
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PERMIT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO TRANSPORT AN INTOXICATED PERSON TO A SOBERING CENTER.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Johnson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-068
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE DATE ON WHICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS BEGIN THE SCHOOL YEAR; AND TO ALLOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO TRANSITION FROM A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF DAYS REQUIRED DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR TO A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF HOURS REQUIRED DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Lowery
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-067
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE SAFE AND SOUND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Lowery
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-066
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH THE "ANY WILLING PARTNER LAW".
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Lowery
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-065
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CUSTODY OF A CHILD.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Lowery
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-064
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE PARENT-CHILD INTRASTATE RELOCATION ACT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING WHETHER OR NOT A CHANGE OF PRINCIPAL PLACE OF RESIDENCE OF A CHILD IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Lowery
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2019-063
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONCERNING THE DEFENSE OF A PERSON WITH THE USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE OR DEADLY FORCE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. Ballinger
                            
                            
                        