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-2011-071
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CAREER EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE SIXTEEN, SEVENTEEN, OR EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND ENROLLED IN AN ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE DEPARTMENT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                English
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-070
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT HAVE BEEN CONSOLIDATED TO SELL, PRESERVE, LEASE, OR DONATE REAL PROPERTY THAT IS NO LONGER UTILIZED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Linck
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-069
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX FOR UTILITIES USED BY A VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Linck
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-068
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO HONOR ARKANSANS WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES IN THE WAR ON TERROR AND RENAME NATURE CENTERS AND STATE PARKS FOR FALLEN SERVICE PERSONNEL.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                English
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-067
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE THAT CASH FUNDS RECEIVED BY CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OR STATE AGENCIES AS A RESULT OF AN AWARD BY THE COURT OR SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ARE SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                English
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-066
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX A LIMITED AMOUNT OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS RECEIVED FOR SERVICE IN THE ARMED FORCES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                English
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-065
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE ARKANSAS CORN AND GRAIN SORGHUM PROMOTION BOARD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                S. Flowers
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-064
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO MERGE THE ARKANSAS CATFISH PROMOTION BOARD WITH THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                S. Flowers
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-063
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO MERGE THE ARKANSAS SOYBEAN PROMOTION BOARD WITH THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                S. Flowers
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-062
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO MERGE THE RICE RESEARCH AND PROMOTION BOARD INTO THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                S. Flowers
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-061
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO MERGE THE ARKANSAS WHEAT PROMOTION BOARD WITH THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                S. Flowers
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-060
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS TOWING AND RECOVERY BOARD, POSSESSORY LIENS ON MOTOR VEHICLES RELATED TO TOWING AND STORAGE, AND FORECLOSURE OF POSSESSORY LIENS ON MOTOR VEHICLES RELATED TO TOWING AND STORAGE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. Sample
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-059
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONCERNING THE USE OF PRIOR CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS AS THE BASIS FOR DENYING A PERSON A STATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                S. Flowers
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-058
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REGULATE NOISE LEVELS FOR CONTINUOUSLY OPERATED NON-WELLHEAD COMPRESSOR FACILITIES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Rapert
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-057
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ALLOW THE SURFACE OWNER OF PROPERTY TO PURCHASE THE TAX-DELINQUENT SEVERED MINERAL RIGHTS TO THEIR PROPERTY AND TO REGULATE MINERAL INTERESTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                S. Harrelson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-056
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONCERNING THE RIGHTS OF SURFACE OWNERS AND OWNERS OF MINERAL INTERESTS RELATING TO NONPAYMENT OF ROYALTIES UNDER § 26-37-314.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                G. Jeffress
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-055
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING TOBACCO TREATMENT, PREVENTION, AND CESSATION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. Pritchard
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-054
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE A TAX INCENTIVE TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESS AND EXPAND EXISTING BUSINESSES IN AREAS THAT HAVE HIGH POVERTY OR HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Crumbly
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-053
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONCERNING ROUTE-OF-EASEMENT ISSUES IN CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Dale
                            
                            
                        