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-2009-239
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ENACT THE REUSABLE SHOPPING BAG ACT AND TO PROHIBIT A STORE FROM PROVIDING A SINGLE-USE CARRYOUT BAG TO A CUSTOMER.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-238
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE HOUSE AND SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND LABOR TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF THE USE OF THE SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA DRUGS COMMONLY CALLED K2 AND SALVIA ON THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF YOUNG ARKANSANS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Woods
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-237
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING THE OPERATIONS AND EFFECTIVENESS OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAMS AND FOR NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYERS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                George
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-236
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CONVERT MEDICAID AND ARKIDS FIRST TO PREMIUM ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS TO ALLOW LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO PARTICIPATE IN PRIVATE SECTOR HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                King
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-235
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING THE OPERATIONS AND EFFECTIVENESS OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAMS AND FOR NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION; TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYERS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                George
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-234
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TO DIRECT THE HOUSE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE ALIGHNMENT OF END-OF-COURSE EXAMS IN HIGH SCHOOL WITH THE ACT OR OTHER COLLEGE READINESS EXAMS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Roebuck
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-233
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE HOUSE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION CONDUCT A STUDY OF REMEDIATION AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL AND AT THE POSTSECONDARY LEVEL, INCLUDING REMEDIATION REQUIRED DUE TO END-OF-COURSE EXAMS AND HIGH ST
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Hutchinson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-232
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION 
TO DEVELOP AND ADOPT CURRICULUM STANDARDS FOR AN ACADEMIC STUDY OF THE BIBLE COURSE. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-231
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO REQUIRE A PERSON TO DISCLOSE HIS OR HER PRIOR CRIMINAL RECORD WHEN PETITIONING FOR AN EX PARTE ORDER OF PROTECTION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Creekmore
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-230
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS REFRIGERATED FOOD CHEMICAL SECURITY TAX CREDIT PROGRAM.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-229
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO INCREASE THE THRESHOLD AGE OF CHILDREN PROTECTED UNDER THE OFFENSE OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE FOURTH DEGREE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-228
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO DISALLOW THE RENEWAL OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE UNTIL ALL OUTSTANDING WARRANTS HAVE BEEN DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-227
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO NOTIFY VEHICLE OWNERS THAT MOTOR VEHICLES WILL NOT BE REGISTERED OR RENEWED UNTIL ALL OUTSTANDING WARRANTS HAVE BEEN DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-226
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT TO EMPLOYEES THAT DONATE UNUSED LEAVE TIME TO THE CATASTROPHIC LEAVE BANK PROGRAM.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-225
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR THE REHABILITATION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES LOCATED IN ARKANSAS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-224
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO TREAT ALL SPECIAL REVENUES AS GENERAL REVENUES AND TO AMEND THE PURPOSE FOR THE SPECIAL FUNDS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-223
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR A BUSINESS OR INDIVIDUAL THAT PURCHASES RENEWABLE RESOURCE EQUIPMENT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-222
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO EXEMPT FROM SALES AND USE TAX THE RETAIL SALE OF RENEWABLE RESOURCE EQUIPMENT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-221
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO EXEMPT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR FARM EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY FROM THE GROSS RECEIPTS AND USE TAX.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Altes
                            
                            
                        