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-2013-003
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                ARKANSAS PRIZE-LINKED SAVINGS ACCOUNT ACT OF 2013. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                R. Thompson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-002
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE INTERIM HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE BEST PRACTICES FROM PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS IN THE STATE AND IN THE NATION THAT MAY BE IMPLEMENTED IN ARKANSAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE STATE'S SYSTEM OF
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                C. Armstrong
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-001
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TO CONDUCT AN INTERIM STUDY TO DETERMINE EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO ENSURE THAT ALL ARKANSAS STUDENTS ARE READING AT GRADE LEVEL BY THE END OF THE THIRD GRADE BY 2020.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Johnson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-228
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE INTERIM SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE ARKANSAS TOWING AND RECOVERY BOARD.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hendren
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-227
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REGULATE THE SUBSTITUTION OF BIOSIMILAR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS FOR CERTAIN PRESCRIBED PRODUCTS. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                P. Malone
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-226
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE INTERIM SENATE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND LABOR TO STUDY POTENTIAL CHANGES TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE PHARMACY PRACTICE ACT, ARKANSAS CODE § 17-92-101.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                P. Malone
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-225
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ALLOW THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TO WITHHOLD PAYMENT FROM CONTRACTORS TO PAY MATERIAL SUPPLIERS AND SUBCONTRACTORS; TO PROHIBIT CONTRACTS WITH CONTRACTORS THAT HAVE NOT PAID FOR LABOR AND MATERIAL.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                G. Baker
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-224
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE MOST COST-EFFICIENT AND COST-EFFECTIVE USES OF THE SPACE WITHIN THE STATE CAPITOL BUILDING.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Cowling
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-223
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE INTERIM SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS STUDY THE LAWS AND PROCEDURES FOR PROPOSING A LEGISLATIVE MEASURE BY INITIATIVE PETITION TO ENSURE THAT THE PROCESS FUNCTIONS FAIRLY, PROPERLY, AND FREE FROM FRAUD OR 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Key
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-222
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE INTERIM SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION STUDY HOW STUDENT PLACEMENT IN NONRESIDENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT PROGRAMS IMPACT A STUDENT'S ABILITY TO REMAIN ENROLLED AT HIS OR HER LOCAL SCHOOL AND RECEIVE CLASS CREDIT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Jeffress
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-221
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE INTERIM HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION STUDY THE IMPACT OF FOR-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON ARKANSAS STUDENTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Roebuck
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-220
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE INTERIM HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION STUDY THE LAWS RELATED TO PENALTIES FOR TEXTING WHILE DRIVING TO ENSURE THAT THE POSSIBILITY OF THE PENALTY IS A SUFFICIENT DETERRENT TO MOTORISTS TO STOP THEM FROM TEXTING AND DRIVING.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Fielding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-219
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                ESTABLISHING THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2013.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Meeks
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-218
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REFER TO THE INTERIM HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A STUDY CONCERNING THE PRACTICES OF CONSOLIDATED WATERWORKS SYSTEMS IN EXTENDING SERVICES BEYOND THE TERRITORIES OF THE
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Sanders
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-217
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES TO CONDUCT REEMPLOYMENT INTERVIEWS TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-216
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO REQUIRE EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-215
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT APPLICANTS FOR AND RECIPIENTS OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TEST NEGATIVE FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-214
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR A PARENT WHO CHOOSES TO STAY AT HOME WITH HIS OR HER YOUNG CHILD.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-213
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EDUCATION EXPENSES OF DEPENDENTS. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Altes
                            
                            
                        