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-2013-104
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO KEEP SCHOOLS SAFE AND SECURE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Wright
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-103
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REFORM MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES; TO REQUIRE CIRCUIT CLERKS TO CONDUCT JUDICIAL SALES; AND TO ABOLISH THE AUTHORITY AND PROCEDURES TO PERFORM STATUTORY FORECLOSURES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Nickels
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-102
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO REFORM RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES; AND TO REQUIRE THAT CIRCUIT CLERKS AS PART OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES CONDUCT JUDICIAL SALES AND STATUTORY FORECLOSURE SALES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Nickels
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-101
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO BE KNOWN AS THE NONPARTISAN LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2013.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Bell
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-100
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CLARIFY THE SALES TAX TREATMENT OF SERVICE FEES AND DEDUCTIBLES CHARGED PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Lowery
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-099
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE AS A SEVENTY-PERCENT CRIME.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Lowery
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-098
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR PREMIUM PAYMENTS MADE FOR A LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE POLICY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Lowery
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-097
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH THE PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPORT SYSTEM PROGRAM TO ASSIST LAW ENFORCEMENT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Lowery
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-096
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO BE KNOWN AS "JENNY'S LAW"; AND TO PROVIDE FOR MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hammer
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-095
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO RESTORE CONSISTENCY IN TEMPORARY TOTAL DISABILITY BENEFIT AND EMPLOYEE MISCONDUCT DETERMINATIONS AFTER TERMINATION UNDER INITIATED MEASURE 4 OF 1948.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Bledsoe
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-094
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE FEE ASSOCIATED WITH AN APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Dotson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-093
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO IMPROVE EDUCATION IN THE STATE; TO HELP THE ARKANSAS WORKFORCE EXCEL; AND TO TRANSFER THE DEPARTMENT OF CAREER EDUCATION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hobbs
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-092
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL METHODS FOR COLLECTING DELINQUENT FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES AND DUES; AND TO ALLOW THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS TO ASSESS A PENALTY TO BENEFIT CERTAIN FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hammer
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-091
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING INDEPENDENT MUNICIPAL CANDIDATES; TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES AND INDEPENDENT MUNICIPAL CANDIDATES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Slinkard
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-090
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN ELECTION ADMINISTRATION DUTIES; AND TO REQUIRE THE COUNTY CLERK TO PERFORM CERTAIN ELECTION DUTIES IN LIEU OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Slinkard
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-089
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE CAPITOL ZONING DISTRICT COMMISSION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Bell
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-088
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO OBTAIN A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA; AND TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAM FOCUSED ON A CAREER PATH THROUGH VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL TRAINING.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Bragg
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-087
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS EDUCATION HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT ACT; AND TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Dotson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-086
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND REQUIRE THE ELECTION OF STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Dotson