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-2011-011
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE INTERIM SENATE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR AND THE INTERIM HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A PROGRAM TO MAKE MEDICAL MARIJUANA AVAILABLE TO ARKANSANS WITH MEDICAL CO
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Laverty
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-010
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO REQUIRE NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE FOR DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS THAT FLUORIDATE DRINKING WATER.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Mauch
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-009
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE A STUDY TO ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF LARGE ANIMAL VETERINARIANS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Gillam
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-008
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO EXCLUDE FROM THE ARKANSAS VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT THE SERVICES OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND TO ALLOW THE PRACTICE OF ACUPUNCTURE, CHIROPRACTIC, AND DENTISTRY ON VARIOUS FARM ANIMALS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A VETERINARIAN.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                G. Smith
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-007
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ENACT THE SMALL LOAN ACT TO HELP UNDERSERVED CONSUMERS OBTAIN CREDIT AND FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Woods
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-006
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND AMENDMENT 89 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE INTEREST RATE LIMIT ON LOAN CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 11 OF AMENDMENT 89 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Woods
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-005
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH THE CONSUMER LEGAL FUNDING ACT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Key
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-003
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF CERTAIN ENERGY SOURCES; TO REPEAL CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                T. Baker
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-002
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF LAND SURVEYS TO ADJOINING LANDOWNERS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE FAILURE TO GIVE NOTICE. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Branscum
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2011-001
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE RESPONSIBILITY OF A PARENT TO BE INVOLVED IN HIS OR HER CHILD'S EDUCATION, INCLUDING WHETHER THE STATE SHOULD PENALIZE A PARENT FOR FAILURE TO PARTICIPATE IN A CHILD'S EDUCATION
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Hutchinson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-249
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE INTERIM HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF BILLING REIMBURSEMENTS FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES AND PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Reep
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-248
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE INTERIM HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR TO STUDY THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES AND PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Reep
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-247
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE INTERIM SENATE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR AND THE INTERIM HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR TO STUDY THE PUBLIC HEALTH BENEFIT OF ELIMINATING THE AGE RESTRICTION FOR PHARMACISTS TO ADMINISTER MEDICATIONS
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                P. Malone
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-246
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CLARIFY THE POWER OF REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARDS TO CHARGE AND COLLECT FEES FOR MANAGEMENT OF SOLID WASTE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-245
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALE OF CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS CONTAINING BISPHENOL-A OR PHTHALATES IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Madison
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-244
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE HOUSE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT .
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                House
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-243
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REFER TO THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE EFFECT OF A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR ON A PERSON'S CRIMINAL HISTORY HAS ON HIS OR HER POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT OR LICENSING BY THE STATE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Flowers
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-242
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ENACT THE REUSABLE SHOPPING BAG ACT AND AND TO PROHIBIT A STORE FROM PROVIDING A SINGLE-USE CARRYOUT BAG TO A CUSTOMER.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-241
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY STUDY § 5-4-320 AND DETERMINE WHETHER THE STATUTE IS EFFECTIVE AND IS ACHIEVING THE DESIRED RESULTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Madison
                            
                            
                        