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-2017-107
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION PROVIDING THAT THE GOVERNOR SHALL NOT DISAPPROVE CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATION OF MONEY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. King
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-106
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE EFFECT OF CLASS SIZE ON STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE THREE (K-3) BECOMING PROFICIENT IN READING.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Lowery
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-105
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                A PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING STATE-PROVIDED HEALTH INSURANCE OR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, OR BOTH, FOR CERTAIN ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND THE RECOUPMENT OF ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY INELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. King
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-104
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TRAINING REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING ASSOCIATED COSTS, FOR A CONCEALED CARRY ENDORSEMENT ON A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. King
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-103
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX FOR ABSORBENT UNDERGARMENTS, GUARDS AND PADS USED FOR PROTECTION AGAINST URINARY OR COLONIC LEAKAGE, AND DIAPERS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Vaught
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-102
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AUTHORIZE A PHARMACIST TO DISPENSE ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Pilkington
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-101
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS BREAST MILK DEPOSITORY IN ARKANSAS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Pilkington
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-099
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                STUDY WHETHER A CHURCH OR OTHER PLACE OF WORSHIP SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO POST A WRITTEN NOTICE OUTSIDE EACH ENTRANCE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO A PERSON WITH A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN THAT CARRYING A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN THE CHURCH OR OTHER PLACE OF 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. King
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-098
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION STUDY FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE HIGH ATTRITION RATE OF TEACHERS IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, TO INCLUDE WHETHER EXCESSIVE PAPERWORK REQUIRED OF TEACHERS IS ONE OF THE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Chesterfield
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-097
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONCERNING EQUINE MASSAGE; AND TO REQUIRE LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION FOR EQUINE MASSAGE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Capp
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-096
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION STUDY THE GRADING OF KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE TWELVE (K-12) STUDENTS USING A PERFORMANCE-BASED METHOD RATHER THAN ON THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A CERTAIN NUMBER OF HOURS OF INSTRUCTION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                S. Meeks
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-095
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION STUDY AT WHAT GRADE LEVEL AND TO WHAT EXTENT IT IS APPROPRIATE TO INTRODUCE TO ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TECHNOLOGY SUCH AS COMPUTERS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                S. Meeks
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-094
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON ENERGY STUDY THE LONG-TERM VIABILITY OF IMPLEMENTING PYROPROCESSING AND FOURTH-GENERATION MODULAR REACTOR PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY IN ARKANSAS. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Beck
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-093
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON ENERGY STUDY THE LONG-TERM VIABILITY OF IMPLEMENTING PYROPROCESSING AND MODULAR FAST REACTOR TECHNOLOGY IN ARKANSAS. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Beck
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-092
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY STUDY THE LEGAL AND POLICY RAMIFICATIONS OF A PERSON'S LEGAL OR ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF A FIREARM IN AN ESTABLISHMENT THAT SERVES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT'S PREMISES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Bond
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-091
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY STUDY THE CASELOADS OF PAROLE OFFICERS, THE STAFFING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION, THE ELECTRONIC MONITORING POLICIES OF THE STATE, THE RELOCATION OF PAROLEES IN THE STATE, AND CERTAIN POTENTI
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Bond
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-090
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY STUDY A PROPOSED CREATION OF A NEW PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ASSIST WITNESSES AND VICTIMS OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES IN RELOCATING TO ANOTHER PLACE OF RESIDENCE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Tucker
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-089
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY STUDY CERTAIN STATUTES CONCERNING WITNESS INTIMIDATION, BRIBERY, AND TAMPERING AND POTENTIAL POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ENHANCE THE PROTECTION OFFERED TO WITNESSES, JURORS, AND
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Bond
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-088
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REFER TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS A REQUEST TO STUDY THE OPPORTUNITIES, BENEFITS, AND CHALLENGES OF INITIATING OR EXPANDING THE USE OF INTERNET IN CERTAIN PUBLIC ENTITIES. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Brown
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-087
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS STUDY A POTENTIAL REQUIREMENT THAT REPORTS OF POLICE INTERVENTION AT PREMISES LICENSED TO SERVE ALCOHOL BY THE DRINK BE DELIVERED TO THE APPROPRIATE REGULATORY AUTHORITIES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                E. Williams
                            
                            
                        