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-2013-163
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS STUDY ISSUES AND PREPARE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING NONCONSENT TOWING AND THE ARKANSAS TOWING AND RECOVERY BOARD.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                E. Williams
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-162
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL STUDY THE EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES AND CONSIDERATIONS OF THE STATE'S CIRCUIT COURT TRIAL COURT ASSISTANTS AND COURT REPORTERS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                U. Lindsey
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-161
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL METHODS FOR COLLECTING DELINQUENT FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES AND DUES; AND TO ALLOW THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS TO ASSESS A PENALTY TO BENEFIT CERTAIN FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hammer
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-160
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TO REFER TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION THIS PROPOSAL TO PERFORM AN INTERIM STUDY OF THE CREATION OF A SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY TO SERVE PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE TWEL
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hutchison
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-159
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THAT THE INTERIM HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND LABOR STUDY AND DEVELOP EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR THE COST-EFFECTIVE, SAFE, AND PROPER RECYCLING OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES; AND ENCOURAGE CERTAIN ENTITIES TO ASSIST THE COMMITTEE IN DEV
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-158
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                CONCERNING SCHOOL SECURITY AND SCHOOL CRISIS RESPONSE TRAINING; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Lenderman
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-157
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REFER AN INTERIM STUDY TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGING, CHILDREN AND YOUTH, LEGISLATIVE AND MILITARY AFFAIRS CONCERNING CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS; THE USE OF CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS BY A CUSTODIAL PARENT; THE STRENG
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                D. Altes
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-156
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ENCOURAGE OVERSIGHT OF STATE AGENCIES; TO REQUIRE PERIODIC REVIEW OF ALL STATE AGENCIES; AND TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO STATE AGENCIES TO PREVENT WASTE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-155
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PROVIDE INCREASED ACCESSIBILITY TO STATE GOVERNMENT REGULATORY DATA; AND TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A DATABASE OF REGULATORY DATA FOR EACH STATE AGENCY.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-154
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ENCOURAGE THE EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION OF STATE AGENCIES; AND TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO REVIEW OLD RULES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-153
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO CREATE A COMPENSATION EQUALITY POLICY; AND TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO BE TRANSPARENT CONCERNING EQUAL COMPENSATION FOR EQUAL SERVICES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-152
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                AN ACT TO PROVIDE A TAX CREDIT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES THAT HIRE RECENTLY RETURNED COMBAT VETERANS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-151
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO EXEMPT FROM THE INCOME TAX CERTAIN EDUCATION AWARDS, GRANTS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-150
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CREATE A PRESUMPTION THAT FIREFIGHTERS WHO DEVELOP CERTAIN FORMS OF CANCER DEVELOPED THOSE CANCERS THROUGH THEIR WORK AS FIREFIGHTERS. 
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-149
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO PERMIT PARENTAL LEAVE DUE TO THE BIRTH, ADOPTION, OR FOSTER PLACEMENT OF A CHILD.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-148
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO ESTABLISH A REVENUE NEUTRAL NEW JOBS TRAINING PROGRAM.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Leding
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-147
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING STATE FUNDS TO COMPLY WITH DISCLOSURE.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hutchison
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-146
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                REQUESTING THE INTERIM HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS STUDY THE RAMIFICATIONS OF THE PLAINS & EASTERN CLEAN LINE TRANSMISSION PROJECT AND CLEAN LINE'S REQUEST TO OPERATE AS A PUBLIC UTILITY IN ARKANSAS.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hutchison
                            
                            
                        
                                        ISP Filing Number:
                                    ISP-2013-145
                                
                            
                                Interim Study Proposal
                            
                            
                                TO CLARIFY THE RESTRICTIONS ON THE PARTICIPATION OF A MEMBER OF A STATE BOARD OR COMMISSION OR A BOARD MEMBER OF AN ENTITY THAT RECEIVES STATE FUNDS IN A MATTER IN WHICH THE MEMBER HAS A PECUNIARY INTEREST.
                            
                            
                                Sponsor:
                                Hutchison
                            
                            
                        