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-2021-133
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REFER TO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CITY, COUNTY, AND LOCAL AFFAIRS A REQUEST TO STUDY THE CREATION OF A STATE-LEVEL DIVISION DEDICATED TO COORDINATING AND PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                K. Hammer
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-132
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY REQUEST THAT THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND COMMERCE CONDUCT A STUDY OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE REFORM IN THIS STATE AND RECOMMEND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO IMPLEMENT THE STATE'S STRATEGIC PLAN FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE REFORM.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Wardlaw
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-131
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING EMPLOYMENT; AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE PAID MATERNITY LEAVE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Pilkington
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-130
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING EMPLOYMENT; AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE PAID MATERNITY LEAVE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Pilkington
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-129
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONCERNING THE ELIGIBILITY OF A PERSON TO OBTAIN A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. Ballinger
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-126
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REFER TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND COMMERCE A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF THE FORMATION OF INSURANCE NETWORKS FOR AIR AMBULANCE AND GROUND AMBULANCE SERVICES ON CURRENT PROVIDERS, PATIENTS, AND THE ARKANSAS TRAUMA SYSTEM.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Johnson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-125
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE CLEAN ELECTRICITY JOBS TASK FORCE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                G. Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-124
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH THE CLEAN ELECTRICITY REPORTING ACT; AND TO REQUIRE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMPANIES TO CALCULATE AND REPORT CARBON INTENSITY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                G. Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-123
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                DEFINING "CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL" IN THE ARKANSAS CODE; AND MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                C. Fite
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-121
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                STUDY THE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, CONTENT SELECTION CRITERIA, AND FUNDING RESTRICTIONS OF ARKANSAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hickey
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-120
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE LUCILLE'S LAW; TO REQUIRE NEWBORN SCREENING FOR KRABBE DISEASE, ALSO KNOWN AS "GLOBOID CELL LEUKODYSTROPHY"; AND TO MANDATE THAT INSURANCE POLICIES COVER NEWBORN SCREENINGS FOR KRABBE DISEASE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Pilkington
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-119
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO DESIGNATE A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF FUNDS TO BE USED TOWARDS A HOUSING ALLOWANCE FOR MEMBERS OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONS WHO RESIDE IN COMMUNITIES WITH HIGH POVERTY RATES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Chesterfield
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-118
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS STATE RAPID DNA TECHNOLOGY, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND PRIVACY IMPROVEMENT TASK FORCE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                K. Ingram
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-117
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENTS 91 AND 101, TO PROVIDE THAT PROCEEDS MAY BE APPLIED TO MULTILANE HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                M. Johnson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-116
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                STUDY THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL RESEARCH INTO THE DIAGNOSIS-RELATED GROUP METHODOLOGY CONVERSION FOR HOSPITAL REIMBURSEMENT SYSTEMS UNDER THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                K. Ingram
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2021-115
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PENALTIES FOR MOVING VIOLATIONS IN HIGHWAY WORK ZONES; AND TO CREATE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH OF CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. Johnson
                            
                            
                        