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-2009-019
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ENSURE THAT ALL STATE FUNDS PROVIDED FOR TEACHER HEALTH INSURANCE IN THE FOUNDATION MATRIX ARE SPENT ON TEACHER HEALTH INSURANCE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hyde
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-018
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE PAROLEES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION TO SERVE THEIR PAROLE LIVING IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH HE OR SHE WAS CONVICTED FOR THE CRIME FOR WHICH HE OR SHE IS NOW BEING PAROLED.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hyde
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-017
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                THE ARKANSAS PATIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ACT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Blount
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-016
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO PROVIDE HOSPITAL CHARITY CARE TRANSPARENCY AND TO PROHIBIT UNFAIR DEBT COLLECTIONS BY HOSPITALS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Blount
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-015
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                THE ARKANSAS APIARY ACT OF 2009.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hopper
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-014
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE RETIREMENT OR DISABILITY BENEFITS INCOME TAX EXEMPTION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Stewart
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-013
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF HIGHWAYS IN THE STATE BY IMPLEMENTING ADDITIONAL EXIT RAMP SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Pyle
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-012
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONCERNING POWERS OF ATTORNEY, GUARDIANSHIP, OR OTHER LEGAL MECHANISMS AVAILABLE TO ASSIST AN ELDERLY PERSON OR AN ELDERLY MARRIED COUPLE IN MAINTAINING AN ESTATE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Stewart
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-011
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE - STATE FIRE MARSHAL ENFORCEMENT SECTION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2009-2010 FISCAL YEAR.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Sample
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-010
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                THE INCOME TAX REORGANIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2009.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Sample
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-009
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO PROVIDE DIRECT RELIEF TO ARKANSAS CONSUMERS BY REDUCING THE STATE SALES TAX ON NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRICITY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Sample
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-008
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM OF COORDINATED SERVICES TO FACILITATE AND UNITE DIAGNOSTIC, INTERVENTION, AND TRANSITION EFFORTS TO HELP INFANTS AND CHILDREN WITH PERMANENT HEARING LOSS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Carroll
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-007
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ENSURE THAT HEADLIGHTS OR HEADLAMPS FOR USE ON MOTOR VEHICLES ARE NOT USED OR SOLD IN ARKANSAS IF THEIR BRIGHTNESS OR INTENSITY ARE A SAFETY HAZARD OR OTHERWISE DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Carroll
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-006
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ALLOW PERSONS WITH A BIRTH-THROUGH-KINDERGARTEN TEACHING LICENSE TO TEACH IN ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL OR EDUCATION SERVICE COOPERATIVE PREKINDERGARTEN AND KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Jeffress
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-005
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING THE  AUTHORITY OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE TO PLACE TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES ON STREETS AND HIGHWAYS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Smith
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-004
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO CREATE A COMMUNITY-BASED PROVIDERS TASK FORCE FOR COMMUNITY-BASED AND JUVENILE SERVICES AND TREATMENT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Everett
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-003
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO CREATE A LOAN PROGRAM FOR OUT-OF-STATE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR FORGIVENESS OF LOANS FOR PROFESSIONALS WHO PRACTICE IN ARKANSAS FOR NO LESS THAN FIVE (5) YEARS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Breedlove
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-002
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE EIGHTY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE INTERIM COMMITTEE A STUDY OF THE COUNTY ASSESSMENT AND TAX BILLING PROCESS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Ingram
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2009-001
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING TOBACCO TREATMENT, PREVENTION, AND CESSATION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. Pritchard
                            
                            
                        