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.
ISP/IR No.
Type
Title
Sponsor
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ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-074
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING HIGHER EDUCATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
McAlindon
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ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-073
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY IN STUDENT INSTRUCTION; TO CREATE A STANDARDIZED FLEXIBLE SCHOOL CALENDAR SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
Andrews
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-072
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO ADOPT THE FAIR AND EFFICIENT TRANSMISSION COMPACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
Gramlich
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-071
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING TAXES ON SOFT DRINKS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO ESTIMATE THE AMOUNT OF SALES TAX REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE SALE OF SOFT DRINKS; TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SOFT DRINK TAX ACT, AS AFFIRMED BY REFERRED ACT 1 OF 1994; TO PHASE OUT THE SOFT DRINK TAX; TO PROVIDE RESTRICTIONS ON THE REDUCTION OF THE SOFT DRINK TAX; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
Ray
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-070
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON THE REGULATION OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
B. McKenzie
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-069
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF SALES AND USE TAXES ON NEW OR USED MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND SEMITRAILERS, AS AFFIRMED BY REFERRED ACT 19 OF 1958; TO REQUIRE THE COLLECTION OF SALES TAX AT THE POINT OF SALE FOR THE SALE OF A NEW OR USED MOTOR VEHICLE, TRAILER, OR SEMITRAILER BY A DEALER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
Perry
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-068
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO AMEND PROPERTY AND CASUALTY LAW; TO REQUIRE REASONABLE PROOF OF PAYMENT OF A DEDUCTIBLE TO RECOUP RECOVERABLE DEPRECIATION UNDER PROPERTY AND CASUALTY LAW; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
Steimel
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-067
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO MAKE THE OPERATION OF AN ILLEGAL ONLINE CASINO OR SPORTS BETTING A FELONY; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INTERACTIVE GAMING; TO CREATE THE INTERACTIVE GAMING ACT; TO REGULATE INTERNET GAMING; TO EXPAND INTERACTIVE GAMING TO INCLUDE NAME, IMAGE, OR LIKENESS DRAWING GAMES AND CASINO GAMING; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
Duffield
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-066
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO REORGANIZE THE STANDING COMMITTEES AND THE SUBJECT MATTER INTERIM COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; TO AMEND THE NAMES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES AND THE SUBJECT MATTER INTERIM COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; TO AMEND THE SUBJECT MATTER AREAS ASSIGNED TO THE STANDING COMMITTEES AND THE SUBJECT MATTER INTERIM COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
Ladyman
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-065
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO REGULATE PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS OFFERED BY CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
Lundstrum
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-064
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO MODIFY THE PERIOD THAT A VISITING QUALIFYING PATIENT REGISTRY IDENTIFICATION CARD IS VALID; TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR RENEWAL OF A QUALIFYING PATIENT REGISTRY IDENTIFICATION CARD FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
Duffield
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-063
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO CREATE THE BABIES AT SCHOOL ACT; TO ALLOW SCHOOLS TO PERMIT EMPLOYEES WHO ARE PARENTS TO BRING THEIR INFANTS SIX MONTHS OR YOUNGER TO WORK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
Vaught
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-062
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY REPORTING ACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
A. Brown
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-061
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT CONCERNING UNFAIR PRACTICES RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE REPAIR CONTRACTS; TO REGULATE SOLICITING RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS AND TREE CONTRACTORS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
Steimel
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-060
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO CREATE THE JAMES MCFERRON MENTAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND RESILIENCY ACT; TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO SERVICES AND TRAINING TO FIRST RESPONDERS; TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH, LEADERSHIP, WELLNESS, AND RESILIENCY PROGRAMS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS ACROSS THE STATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
Torres
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-059
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO PROTECT LICENSED FAMILY CHILDCARE HOMES FROM TERMINATION OF HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE COVERAGE; TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST LICENSED FAMILY CHILDCARE HOMES BY HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE PROVIDERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
Torres
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-058
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO REQUIRE A PEDIATRICIAN TO SCREEN FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES AT THE YEARLY WELL-CHILD VISIT; TO REQUIRE THAT THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM AND HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS COVER TYPE 1 DIABETES SCREENINGS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
Ladyman
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-057
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL PORT AUTHORITIES; TO AMEND THE POWERS OF A MUNICIPAL PORT AUTHORITY; TO ALLOW A MUNICIPAL PORT AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A POLICE FORCE; TO ESTABLISH THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF A MUNICIPAL PORT AUTHORITY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
Unger
ISP Filing Number:
ISP-2025-056
Interim Study Proposal
AN ACT CONCERNING EXPEDITED SECURITY SCREENINGS AT AN AIRPORT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsor:
Andrews