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-2015-077
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROTECT THE PARENTAL RIGHTS OF A PUTATIVE FATHER; AND TO VACATE AN ADOPTION WITHIN SIX (6) MONTHS FROM THE FINAL ADOPTION ORDER UPON EVIDENCE OF FRAUD OR A LACK OF KNOWLEDGE OF THE CHILD'S EXISTENCE. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Lowery
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-076
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONCERNING THE REORGANIZATION OF THE LOCAL DISTRICT COURTS TO STATE DISTRICT COURTS IN THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                B. Overbey
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-075
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP PROTECTION ACT; TO PROVIDE FACTORS FOR A COURT TO CONSIDER WHEN DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT A CHANGE OF A CHILD’S PRINCIPAL PLACE OF RESIDENCE IS IN THE CHILD’S BEST INTEREST.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Lowery
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-074
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES ON LIVESTOCK.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Rapert
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-073
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONCERNING THE FEES ASSESSED FOR AN ALCOHOL TREATMENT OR EDUCATION PROGRAM ORDERED FOR CERTAIN PERSONS ARRESTED FOR OR CONVICTED OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Vines
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-072
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE THE PARTNERSHIP FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACT; AND TO REGULATE PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Sabin
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-071
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO ALLOW MEDICAID RECIPIENTS DIRECT ACCESS TO A CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN WITHOUT REFERRAL FROM A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Dotson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-070
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REDUCE THE FEE FOR A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSE; AND TO CREATE A LIFETIME CONCEALED CARRY LICENSE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Dotson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-069
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO INCREASE THE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, TRAILER, OR SEMITRAILER.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Dotson
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-068
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                PROVIDING FOR HOME CONFINEMENT AND ELECTRONIC MONITORING AS OPPOSED TO IMPRISONMENT FOR FIRST-TIME, NONVIOLENT OFFENDERS CONVICTED OF A FELONY AND SENTENCED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                U. Lindsey
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-067
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONCERNING A SCHOOL DISTRICT'S ANTIBULLYING POLICY AND THE RELEASE OF THE NAME OF THE SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT HOLDER WHO BULLIED ANOTHER STUDENT THROUGH AN ELECTRONIC ACT OVER SOCIAL MEDIA.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                C. Douglas
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-066
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HISTORIC REHABILITATION INCOME TAX CREDIT.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                G. Hodges
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-065
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ENCOURAGE CHARITABLE GIVING AND ELIMINATE PERVERSE AND ABSURD TAXES AND DISINCENTIVES ON CHARITABLE GIVING; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN WITHDRAWALS OF STOCK FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Lemons
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-064
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND REDUCE HEALTHCARE COSTS; TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF TELEMEDICINE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                J. Cooper
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-063
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ALLOW A NONPROFIT HOSPITAL TO OPERATE A DENTAL CLINIC.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Whitaker
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-062
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH AN INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX CREDIT OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR TUITION PAYMENTS FOR DEPENDENTS WITH CERTAIN DISABILITIES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Sorvillo
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-061
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE SHIPPING OF WINE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Vines
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-060
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONCERNING LICENSURE AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS OF A LICENSED BAIL BOND AGENT; AND TO ESTABLISH TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Bell
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-059
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DISPOSITION OF A FAMILY IN NEED OF SERVICES CASE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CONTENTS OF A FAMILY IN NEED OF SERVICES PETITION. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                S. Flowers
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2015-058
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CONSERVE STATE GOVERNMENT MONEYS; AND TO RESTRICT THE USE OF STATE GOVERNMENT MONEYS FOR EMPLOYING LOBBYISTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                E. Williams
                            
                            
                        