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-2009-139
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL DOG ATTACK.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Overbey
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-138
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO INCREASE THE COLLECTION FEES ALLOWED TO COLLECT A WORTHLESS CHECK AND TO REGULATE HOT CHECKS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Carter
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-137
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO EXEMPT THE PARTS AND LABOR FOR AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT FROM SALES AND USE TAX.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Cowling
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-136
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO EXEMPT THE PARTS AND LABOR FOR AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT FROM LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Cowling
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-135
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING USED MOTOR VEHICLE BUYERS PROTECTION, SALVAGE AUCTIONS, AND SALVAGE AUCTION BUYER IDENTIFICATION CARDS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Williams
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-134
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUIRING CERTAIN FUNDS OF BOARDS, AGENCIES, AND COMMISSIONS TO BE DEPOSITED WITH THE STATE TREASURER.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Garner
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-133
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO INCREASE THE PROTECTIONS FOR CONSUMERS OF USED MOTOR VEHICLES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Sample
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-132
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REFORM THE LAWS GOVERNING PUBLIC CORPORATIONS, THE RIGHTS OF SHAREHOLDERS, EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION, PROXY CONTESTS AND RELATED CORPORATE MATTERS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Baird
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-131
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND EMINENT DOMAIN LAW CONCERNING THE COMPENSATION PAID BY A CONDEMNING ENTITY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Dismang
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-130
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REGULATE THE SALE OF HOME EXTENDED  WARRANTY COVERAGE AND HOME SERVICE  CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE GREATER CONSUMER  PROTECTION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Carroll
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-129
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ENSURE THAT USED MOTOR VEHICLES SOLD IN THE STATE MEET THE MINIMUM SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT STANDARDS REQUIRED BY LAW AND TO CREATE THE AUTISM SUPPORT FUND.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Flowers
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-128
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO SIMPLIFY FRANCHISE TAX REPORTING BY ALLOWING THE FILING DATE TO COINCIDE WITH THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX FILING DATE AND TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF FRANCHISE TAX PER CORPORATION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Dismang
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-127
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO STABILIZE THE TAX ON ELECTRICITY, NATURAL GAS, AND PROPANE GAS BY REDUCING THE SALES TAX ON THE PURCHASE PRICE AND LEVYING A SPECIAL EXCISE TAX BASED ON THE VOLUME OF ELECTRICITY, NATURAL GAS, AND PROPANE GAS PURCHASED.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Cowling
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-126
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO STABILIZE THE TAX ON UTILITIES FOR AGRICULTURAL BUSINESSES BY REDUCING THE SALES AND USE TAX ON THE PURCHASE PRICE AND LEVYING A SPECIAL EXCISE TAX BASED ON THE VOLUME OF THE UTILITY SOLD.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Cowling
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-125
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ENCOURAGE FAIR DEALING IN CONTRACTS BY REQUIRING HOLD HARMLESS LANGUAGE IN A CONTRACT TO BE CLEAR AND CONSPICUOUS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hyde
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-124
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION SELF-INSURER GUARANTY FUNDS UNDER   11- 9-901 ET SEQ.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                R. Green
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-123
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY WORKFORCE SYSTEM TASK FORCE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                English
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-122
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                THE ARKANSAS HEALTHY TEENS ACT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Shelby
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-121
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ALLOW A TAX CREDIT AGAINST INCOME TAX FOR EMPLOYERS WHO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR EMPLOYEES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Dismang
                            
                            
                        