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-2009-059
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                THE EXTENSION EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS ACT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                M. Martin
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-058
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ENSURE HUMANE CONSIDERATION FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN CERTIFIED ISOLATED SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH SPECIAL GEOGRAPHIC CIRCUMSTANCES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Laverty
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-057
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAXES ON PROPERTY OWNED BY A MARINA AND OPERATED UNDER A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Key
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-056
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REMOVE THE MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS RECEIVED BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT FROM THE CALCULATION OF STATE FUNDING ASSISTANCE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Laverty
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-055
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE PHYSICIAN PROFILING PROGRAMS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT TO ADOPT RULES FOR PHYSICIAN PROFILING PROGRAMS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Shelby
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-054
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE THAT THE SALES OF MACHINERY OR EQUIPMENT AND RELATED ATTACHMENTS USED FOR THE HARVESTING OF TIMBER SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                M. Burris
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-053
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO PROSCRIBE UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT BY PHYSICIANS WITH REGARD TO ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY SERVICES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Smith
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-052
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO MODIFY THE AMOUNT OF VOTES REQUIRED TO BE ELECTED TO A MUNICIPAL POSITION WITHOUT A RUNOFF.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                T. Baker
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-051
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 24, CHAPTER 4, TO REPEAL THE 10-YEAR LIMITATION ON 2-FOR-1 RETIREMENT CREDIT FOR COUNTY OFFICIALS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Saunders
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-050
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO PREVENT PHYSICIANS FROM REFERRING PATIENTS TO MEDICAL IMAGING ENTITIES IN WHICH THE PHYSICIANS HAVE A FINANCIAL INTEREST.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Smith
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-049
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE THE DISCLOSURE AND RETENTION OF ILLUSTRATIONS USED TO MARKET LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES, ANNUITIES, AND PURE ENDOWMENT CONTRACTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Kerr
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-048
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ALLOW THE OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLE TO IMPOSE A FINE IF A PERSON ALLOWS HIS OR HER REQUIRED MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE TO LAPSE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hendren
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-047
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE FOR FISCAL SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN 0DD-NUMBERED YEARS AND REGULAR SESSIONS IN EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS AS AUTHORIZED BY ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 86.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. Pritchard
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-046
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE ALL PERSONS WHO OPERATE OR RIDE ON A MOTORCYCLE TO WEAR PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR OR TO CARRY ADEQUATE COVERAGE UNDER A HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hendren
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-045
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE VEHICLE INSURANCE DATABASE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hendren
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-044
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE LOADS OF SAND, GRAVEL, OR ROCK TO BE HAULED IN AN ENCLOSED VEHICLE OR SECURED WITH A COVER.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hendren
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-043
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW TO ALLOW VETERAN S PREFERENCE IN THE PROCUREMENT OF STATE CONTRACTS AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE VETERAN S PREFERENCES IN STATE LAW.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Stewart
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-042
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE ONE (1) COMPREHENSIVE EYE AND VISION EXAMINATION BY A LICENSED OPTOMETRIST OR OPHTHALMOLOGIST FOR CHILDREN ENTERING A PUBLIC SCHOOL OR A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE FIRST YEAR IN PRE-K, KINDERGARTEN, OR GRADE ONE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Reep
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-041
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Shelby
                            
                            
                        