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-2017-026
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE ANNUAL FRANCHISE TAX.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Lundstrum
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-025
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN ALL APARTMENTS IN ARKANSAS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Fielding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-024
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE PROTECTION FOR DOG OWNERS ACT; TO DEFINE DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES FOR DOG SALES; TO CREATE THE PROFESSIONAL AND DIRECT-SELL DOG BREEDER ACT; AND TO CREATE OVERSIGHT OF DOG SELLERS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Richmond
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-023
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL SEWER SERVICE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Davis
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-022
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE RETIREMENT AGE UNDER THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM-TIER TWO; TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DEFERRED RETIREMENT; AND TO AMEND THE BENEFIT PERCENTAGE PAID INTO TIER TWO DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN ACCOUNTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Tosh
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-021
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VOTING REGISTRATION; TO ALLOW FELONS WHO ARE ON PAROLE OR SERVING A PROBATIONARY SENTENCE TO VOTE; AND TO AMEND AMENDMENT 51 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Love
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-020
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND LABOR STUDY THE IMPACT OF FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND MORE EFFECTIVE METHODS TO REHABILITATE INDIVIDUALS WITH FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Ferguson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-019
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND LABOR STUDY RESPITE CARE WITHIN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Ferguson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-018
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH A SMALL BUSINESS RETIREMENT PROGRAM IN ARKANSAS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Files
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-017
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONCERNING INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENTS; AND CONCERNING WHO IS PERMITTED TO MAKE THE DECISION TO INVOLUNTARILY COMMIT ANOTHER PERSON.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Boyd
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-016
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH A SYSTEM FOR THE REMOVAL OF TIRE DEBRIS ON STATE HIGHWAYS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Sorvillo
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-015
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CHILD SUPPORT ORDERED PURSUANT TO A DIVORCE DECREE; AND CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND DISESTABLISHMENT OF PATERNITY BEFORE AND AFTER THE ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Fielding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-014
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CHILD SUPPORT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Fielding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-013
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE A VOTER TO DECLARE HIS OR HER POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION BEFORE THE VOTER MAY CAST A VOTE IN A PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION OR A GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Dotson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-012
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE ADDITIONAL TAX LEVIED ON DEEDS, INSTRUMENTS, AND WRITINGS; AND TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ARKANSAS HOUSING TRUST FUND.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Rushing
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-011
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION FEE FOR ALTERNATIVE FUEL AND HYBRID MOTOR VEHICLES. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Davis
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-010
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE A REBATE OF SALES TAX FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PURCHASED BY THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AND USED FOR PUBLIC ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; AND TO CREATE A USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Davis
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-009
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO INCLUDE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS INSURED BY THE NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION AS INSTITUTIONS ALLOWED TO SERVE AS DEPOSITORIES OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                M. Gray
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2017-008
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON CITY, COUNTY, AND LOCAL AFFAIRS CONDUCT AN INTERIM STUDY OF IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS TO EVALUATE PERFORMANCE, BENEFITS, AND EFFICACY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Fite
                            
                            
                        