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-2007-219
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS TO STUDY THE ETHICS LAWS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.  
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Glover
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-218
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE CONTINUED RESIDENCY, AFTER ELECTION, OF CITY DIRECTORS IN A CITY ADMINISTRATOR FORM OF GOVERNMENT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-217
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE RECIPIENTS OF CERTAIN PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO UNDERGO RANDOM DRUG TESTING AS A CONDITION OF CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY; TO REQUIRE A RECIPIENT WHO FAILS A RANDOM DRUG TEST TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A TREATMENT PROGRAM; TO DISCONTINUE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-216
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REDUCE THE SALES AND USE TAX ON UTILITIES THAT ARE USED BY QUALIFYING AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES AND QUALIFYING AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND AQUACULTURE EQUIPMENT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Sullivan
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-215
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REFER TO THE HOUSE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND COMMERCE A STUDY OF THE REQUIREMENT THAT A RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR SUBMIT PROOF OF CURRENT WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Burris
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-214
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE HOUSE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR TO STUDY THE PROCESS FOR REQUIRING ALL HIGH SCHOOLS IN THIS STATE TO HAVE AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS AND TO REQUIRE THAT AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR BE AVAILABLE AT 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Steele
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-213
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF  THE STATE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND ITS CONDITION IN TERMS OF SAFETY, ECONOMICS, EDUCATION, AND OTHER SOCIAL FACTORS. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Maxwell
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-212
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE EIGHTY-SIXTH ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO REFER TO THE HOUSE AND SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEES ON INSURANCE AND COMMERCE A STUDY OF THE BUSINESS AND PRICING PRACTICES OF HOTELS AND MOTELS IN THE STATE OF ARKA
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Lowery
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-211
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ALLOWING THE TITLING, LICENSURE, AND LIMITED ON-ROAD USE OF FUEL-EFFICIENT WORK-SITE UTILITY VEHICLES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Sullivan
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-210
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TO REFER TO THE SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH A STUDY ON THE PLACEMENT OF FOREIGN MINORS PARTICIPATING IN FOREIGN STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS IN ARKANSAS HOMES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Madison
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-209
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING A STUDY OF METHODS FOR DEVELOPING THE ECONOMY, REVENUE, INVESTMENT, AND JOBS IN THE DELTA  ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND FOR CREATING A NEW VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF THE DELTA  AND THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Moore
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-208
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF THE DISPOSAL BY LOCAL POLICING AUTHORITY, TO INCLUDE ONLY A CHIEF OF POLICE OR A SHERIFF, OF LEGEND DRUGS, INCLUDING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Malone
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-207
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO CREATE THE CORONER’S ADVISORY TASK FORCE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Shelby
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-206
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE HOUSE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION STUDY THE EFFECTIVNESS OF THE PARTNERSHIPS IN COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY PROGRAM (PICL) AS IMPLEMENTED IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS, THE EXPANSION OF PICL INTO PARTNERSHIPS WITH FOUR (4) EDUCATION SERVICE COOPERATI.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Saunders
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-205
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING HOUSE AND SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEES  TO REVIEW THE ADEQUACY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PROVIDED IN THE STATE'S JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Johnson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-204
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CLARIFY THE DISABILITY REQUIRED TO QUALIFY FOR AN INCOME TAX CREDIT UNDER A.C.A. §  26-51-503.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Ragland
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-203
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO REESTABLISH FAIRNESS, TRANSPARENCY, AND COMPETITION IN THE BIDDING PRACTICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLICLY FUNDED BUILDINGS, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND FACILITIES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Dunn
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-202
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE HOUSE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR STUDY REGIONAL DISPARITY IN THE SALARIES OF ARKANSAS STATE EMPLOYEES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Flowers
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2007-201
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE APPROPRIATE INTERIM COMMITTEE STUDY THE POSSIBILITY OF REQUIRING REGULAR INSPECTIONS OF THE PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, AND AIR QUALITY SYSTEMS OF ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Flowers
                            
                            
                        