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-2015-157
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE NINETIETH ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO REFER TO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND LABOR A STUDY OF THE PRESENT STATUTORY FRAMEWORK REGARDING WASTE TIRES WITH THE GOAL OF FINDING SOLUTION
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Chesterfield
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-156
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE NINETIETH ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO REFER TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND LABOR A STUDY OF THE PRESENT STATUTORY FRAMEWORK REGARDING WASTE TIRES WITH THE GOAL OF FINDI
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                L. Chesterfield
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-155
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS BETTER CHANCE PROGRAM ACT; AND TO CHANGE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT IN THE ARKANSAS BETTER CHANCE FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS PROGRAM.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Love
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-154
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS DENTAL PRACTICE ACT; TO AMEND THE DENTAL HYGIENIST COLLABORATIVE CARE PROGRAM; TO MODIFY THE APPOINTMENTS TO THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS; AND TO MODIFY DENTISTRY SPECIALTY LICENSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Hutchinson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-153
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON REVENUE AND TAXATION STUDY THE PRACTICE BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND OTHER STATE ENTITIES OF CHARGING EXCESSIVE FEES TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR USING CREDIT CARDS IN TRANSACTIONS FOR THE PAYMENT OF TUITI
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                K. Hendren
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-152
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL AND THE HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL STUDY THE HOUSING SHORTAGE ON THE CAMPUSES OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND STUDY THE STRUCTURE, OPERATION, AND REVENUE STREA
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                K. Hendren
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-151
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TO REFER TO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON REVENUE AND TAXATION A REQUEST TO STUDY TAX INCENTIVES FOR SOUND RECORDING STUDIOS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT AND PRODUCTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Woods
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-150
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY CONDUCT A STUDY CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD BY A PARENT INTO THE HOME OF A LEGAL CUSTODIAN WITH COURT OVERSIGHT PRIOR TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE CHILD IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICE
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Hutchinson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-149
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGING, CHILDREN AND YOUTH, LEGISLATIVE AND MILITARY AFFAIRS CONDUCT A STUDY TO EXEMPT NEWLY RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD OR A RESERVE COMPONENT OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES AND RETIRED ACTIVE D
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Johnson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-148
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH A HOSPICE DRUG DISPOSAL PROCEDURE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hammer
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-147
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REFER TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY A STUDY CONCERNING THE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF AND DISQUALIFICATIONS PROHIBITING A PERSON FROM BEING A CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Eaves
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-146
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REFER TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL A REQUEST TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS, PREVENTION, AND RESPONSE ON THE FOUR-YEAR AND TWO-YEAR COLLEGE AND UN
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-145
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REFER TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGING, CHILDREN AND YOUTH, LEGISLATIVE AND MILITARY AFFAIRS AN INTERIM STUDY TO CONDUCT A FISCAL AND LEGISLATIVE ANALYSIS REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THE 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Meeks
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-144
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ELIMINATE THE HEALTH SERVICES PERMIT AGENCY AND THE HEALTH SERVICES PERMIT COMMISSION; AND TO INFORM INDIVIDUALS OF HOME HEALTH OPTIONS BEFORE ENTERING A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. King
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-143
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO IMPOSE AN EXCISE TAX ON VAPOR PRODUCTS; AND TO CREATE THE VAPOR PRODUCTS EXCISE TAX ACT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Blake
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-142
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGING, CHILDREN AND YOUTH, LEGISLATIVE AND MILITARY AFFAIRS CONDUCT A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE CURRENT CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD OR A RESERVE COMPONENT OF THE UN
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Johnson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-141
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING WATER DISTRICTS; AND TO ALLOW VOTERS TO ELECT "FOR" OR "AGAINST" WATER FLUORIDATION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. King
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-140
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND LABOR STUDY PATIENT ACCESS TO PRESCRIPTION OPIOIDS AND THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF ABUSE-DETERRENT OPIOID ANALGESICS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Boyd
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-139
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL AND THE HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL  CONDUCT A STUDY OF STUDENT DEBT FROM HIGHER EDUCATION, INCLUDING THE AMOUNT OF STUDENT DEBT, THE IMPACT OF STUDENT DEBT ON GRADUATE
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Leding
                            
                            
                        