Senator Missy Irvin (R)
P.O. Box 106, Mountain View, 72560
District: 24
District:
24
Seniority: 3
Seniority:
3
Occupation: Marketing Director
Occupation:
Marketing Director
Church Affiliation: Methodist
Church Affiliation:
Methodist
Veteran: No
Veteran:
No
Public Service: Senate 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021
Public Service:
Senate 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021
Bills
Bill
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Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO CLARIFY PAYMENT FOR HEALTHCARE SERVICES PERFORMED BY CERTAIN OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTERS.
TO REPEAL THE LICENSING REQUIREMENT OF CLINICS AND HEALTH CENTERS IN WHICH A PREGNANCY OF A WOMAN KNOWN TO BE PREGNANT IS WILLFULLY TERMINATED OR ABORTED; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO CLARIFY THAT A HEALTHCARE INSURER FROM OUT OF STATE IS SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT IF THAT HEALTHCARE INSURER HAS SUBSCRIBERS IN THIS STATE.
TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATION ACT; AND TO REGULATE NETWORK LEASING UNDER THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATION ACT.
TO AMEND THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS THAT PROVIDE CERTAIN HEALTHCARE SERVICES FROM PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS.
TO CLARIFY THAT THE DIVISION OF PROVIDER SERVICES AND QUALITY ASSURANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES CERTIFIES AND REGULATES LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES AND SERVICES.
TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF "INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY" IN THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE DISCRETIONARY SUSPENSION OF INSPECTION AND REGISTRATION FEES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CARRYING A CONCEALED HANDGUN ON PROPERTY OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR NOTARIZATION FOR REQUESTS FOR CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR THE LICENSING OF CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO EXPAND THE AVAILABILITY OF SCREENED-OUT REPORTS OF ADULT MALTREATMENT OR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT.
TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR WORKING HORSES AND FENCING USED IN A COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SOCIAL WORK LICENSING BOARD; TO REMOVE A RACIAL REQUIREMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP ON THE ARKANSAS SOCIAL WORK LICENSING BOARD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ALTERNATIVE TO DISCIPLINE ACT; AND TO BROADEN THE ALTERNATIVE TO DISCIPLINE ACT TO APPLY TO NON-NURSES REGULATED BY THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF NURSING.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL LAW; TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO CERTAIN PERMITS; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING CERTAIN PERMIT FEES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING APPOINTMENTS ON THE LICENSING COMMITTEE RELATED TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS.
TO ADD THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD, RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS COMMITTEE, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND LICENSING TO THE LIST OF CLAIMANT AGENCIES FOR PURPOSES OF THE SETOFF AGAINST STATE TAX REFUNDS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS MANUFACTURED HOME COMMISSION; AND TO REQUIRE CIVIL PENALTIES ASSESSED BY THE ARKANSAS MANUFACTURED HOME COMMISSION TO BE ESTABLISHED BY RULE.
TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE ARKANSAS HOME INSPECTOR REGISTRATION BOARD; TO MAKE CORRESPONDING TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO CLARIFY BOARD MEMBERSHIP AND SUCCESSION; AND TO PERMIT RENEWAL NOTICES TO BE SENT BY ELECTRONIC MAIL.
TO PROVIDE CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR IN-STATE INTERNET AUCTION SALES AND ESTATE SALES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUCTIONEERS LICENSING BOARD; AND TO AMEND THE AUCTIONEER'S LICENSING LAW.
TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF A COLLECTION AGENCY; AND CONCERNING APPOINTMENTS, REMOVAL, AND VACANCIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF COLLECTION AGENCIES.
TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS; AND TO AID IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE'S BARBER LAWS.
TO PERMIT THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND LICENSING TO DESIGNATE A PERSON TO SERVE ON HIS OR HER BEHALF ON THE ELEVATOR SAFETY BOARD.
TO CREATE INCOME TAX INCENTIVES FOR EMPLOYER-BASED DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYER PAYMENTS RELATED TO DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS STUDENT DUE PROCESS AND PROTECTION ACT; AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURAL PROTECTIONS FOR STUDENT CONDUCT DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AT PUBLIC TWO-YEAR AND FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO FACILITATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF BOILER INSPECTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "BEER" TO CHANGE THE ALLOWABLE ALCOHOLIC CONTENT AND TO INCLUDE MALT BEVERAGES; AND TO SET THE MINIMUM CONTAINER SIZE OF BEER TO BE SOLD FOR OFF-PREMISES CONSUMPTION.
TO EXTEND MATERNITY LEAVE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CATASTROPHIC LEAVE PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ABOLISH THE ARKANSAS GEOLOGICAL SURVEY; TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF THE STATE GEOLOGIST AND TRANSFER THE AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF THE ARKANSAS GEOLOGICAL SURVEY TO THE OFFICE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY COMMISSION.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO AUTHORIZE A STATE PARK TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION WITHOUT OBTAINING A PERMIT FROM THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL DIVISION.
TO ALLOW FOR AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR NOTARIZATION OF REQUESTS FOR ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT REGISTRY CHECKS AND CHILD MALTREATMENT REGISTRY CHECKS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE CRITERIA CONSIDERED IN A SCHOOL DISTRICT'S REDUCTION-IN-FORCE POLICY.
CONCERNING SCHOOL DISTRICT PERSONNEL POLICIES; AND CONCERNING A SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL POLICIES.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE LAW THAT RELATE TO TOPICS COVERED BY, THE COMPOSITION OF, AND THE MEETING REQUIREMENTS FOR A SCHOOL DISTRICT'S COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL POLICIES FOR CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES.
TO AMEND THE MEDICAID FRAUD ACT AND THE MEDICAID FRAUD FALSE CLAIMS ACT; AND TO UPDATE LANGUAGE AND DEFINITIONS TO REFLECT CHANGES WITHIN THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM;.
TO CREATE THE VULNERABLE PERSON PROTECTION ACT; AND TO EXPAND PROTECTION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF VULNERABLE PERSONS IN THIS STATE BY ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
TO AMEND THE COMPOSITION OF THE GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION RESIDENCY EXPANSION BOARD.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS AFFORDABLE ENERGY ACT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING RETIREMENT REVIEW.
TO AMEND THE RIGHT-TO-KNOW-AND-SEE ACT; AND TO REQUIRE AN ABORTION PROVIDER WHO KNOWINGLY PERFORMS OR REFERS A PATIENT FOR AN ABORTION TO COMPLY WITH THE RIGHT OF A PATIENT TO VIEW ULTRASOUND IMAGES BEFORE AN ABORTION.
TO MODIFY THE FEES CHARGED BY THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD TO REDUCE FEES IF THE FEE REDUCTION IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE STATE.
TO CREATE A STUDENT AND APPRENTICE LEVEL OF LICENSING IN THE MASSAGE THERAPY PROFESSION.
TO PERMIT SENTENCE ENHANCEMENT FOR CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS.
AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR.
TO REMEMBER DR. KENNETH LLOYD COON, SR., AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
TO RECOGNIZE THAT ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF CHILDREN IS A SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM; TO COMMEND THE IMPORTANT WORK BEING DONE TO COMBAT THIS PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM; AND TO PROCLAIM APRIL 11, 2023, AS "CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER DAY".
Primary Sponsor for House
TO REQUIRE SCREENING FOR DEPRESSION OF BIRTH MOTHERS AT THE TIME OF BIRTH; AND TO MANDATE THAT INSURANCE POLICIES COVER SCREENING FOR DEPRESSION OF BIRTH MOTHERS AT THE TIME OF BIRTH.
TO CLARIFY THAT A VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT MAY OPERATE A NEWBORN SAFETY DEVICE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS UNDER THE SAFE HAVEN ACT.
TO CREATE THE UNIVERSAL NEWBORN HOME NURSE VISITATION PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HOME VISITATION SERVICES FOR A NEWBORN INFANT AND THE PARENTS OF A NEWBORN INFANT.
TO CREATE THE RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITAL ACT; TO AUTHORIZE THE LICENSURE OF RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITALS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDERS TO BE LICENSED; AND TO AUTHORIZE EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDERS TO BE REIMBURSED BY INSURANCE COMPANIES AND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM AND INSURANCE POLICIES TO REIMBURSE FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED IN CERTAIN SETTINGS.
CONCERNING THE COMPLIANCE OF CHILDCARE FACILITIES WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS WHEN SEEKING LICENSURE UNDER THE CHILDCARE FACILITY LICENSING ACT.
TO CREATE THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WORKFORCE QUALITY INCENTIVE ACT; AND TO CREATE INCOME TAX CREDITS FOR CERTAIN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WORKERS AND FOR ELIGIBLE BUSINESS CHILDCARE EXPENSES.
TO MODIFY THE ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE CONSUMER ACT; AND TO REQUIRE COVERAGE FOR PROSTHETIC DEVICES FOR ATHLETICS OR RECREATION AND PROSTHETIC DEVICES FOR SHOWERING OR BATHING.
TO PERMIT A MICROBREWERY-RESTAURANT PRIVATE CLUB PERMITTEE TO STORE AND SELL SPIRITUOUS LIQUOR TO MEMBERS FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION.
TO AMEND THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS THAT PROVIDE CERTAIN HEALTHCARE SERVICES FROM PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS.
TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATION ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT A HEALTHCARE INSURER FROM LEASING A HEALTHCARE CONTRACT OR PROVIDER NETWORK.
TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE PAYOR IDENTIFICATION CARD ACT; AND TO DEFINE SHORT-TERM, LIMITED-DURATION INSURANCE.
TO MODIFY THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO AMEND THE APPEAL PROCESS FOR A DENIAL UNDER THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT.
TO REGULATE ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS; AND TO PROHIBIT A HEALTHCARE PAYOR THAT HAS ELECTRONIC ACCESS TO MEDICAL RECORDS FROM REQUESTING MEDICAL RECORDS IN A DIFFERENT FORMAT FROM A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT OF CITY ATTORNEYS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY IN MAYOR-COUNCIL CITIES.
CONCERNING THE PRACTICES OF CERTAIN HEALTHCARE INSURERS; AND TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS TO DETERMINE IF A PROPOSED RATE IS EXCESSIVE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATEWIDE INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF FINES, PENALTIES, FEES, COSTS, AND RESTITUTION.
TO ESTABLISH RECOVERY OF DAMAGES FOR NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE, TREATMENT, OR SERVICES RENDERED.
TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO CERTAIN RURAL HOSPITAL ORGANIZATIONS; AND TO CREATE THE HELPING ENHANCE ACCESS TO RURAL TREATMENT (HEART) ACT.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RIGHTS OF VICTIMS OF CRIME; AND TO PROVIDE THAT VICTIMS OF MISDEMEANOR CRIMES HAVE RIGHTS.
TO ESTABLISH COST-REPORTING FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AS A CONDITION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING YOUTHS IN FOSTER CARE; AND TO CERTIFY UNACCOMPANIED HOMELESS YOUTHS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DELINQUENCY CASES FOR WHICH RECORDS MUST BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TIME.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROCEDURE FOR A NAME CHANGE; TO REQUIRE A NAME CHANGE PETITION TO BE VERIFIED; AND TO ENSURE CONTENTS OF A NAME CHANGE COURT FILE ARE REDACTED.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CRIMINAL CODE; AND TO ADD AN UNDERGROUND STORAGE FACILITY TO THE DEFINITION OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DISTRACTED DRIVING; AND TO CREATE ASHTON'S AND ABBIE'S LAW.
AN ACT TO OBSERVE STANDARD TIME YEAR ROUND IN ARKANSAS; AND TO ELIMINATE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME IN ARKANSAS.
TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN TYPES OF LOCAL REGULATION OF UNDERGROUND GAS STORAGE FACILITIES, FUEL RETAILERS, AND RELATED TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS NIGHTTIME ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT; AND TO REPEAL THE SHIELDED OUTDOOR LIGHTING ACT.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "BEER" TO CHANGE THE ALLOWABLE ALCOHOLIC CONTENT AND TO INCLUDE MALT BEVERAGES; AND TO SET THE MINIMUM CONTAINER SIZE OF BEER TO BE SOLD FOR OFF-PREMISES CONSUMPTION.
TO CREATE THE RIGHT TO PLAY ACT; AND CONCERNING THE PARTICIPATION OF STUDENTS IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES.
TO ESTABLISH MAXIMUM FEES FOR A YOUTH LIFETIME HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE FOR RESIDENTS TEN (10) YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER; AND TO AUTHORIZE A TRANSACTION FEE FOR CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS FOR HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES.
TO AMEND THE COMPOSITION OF THE GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION RESIDENCY EXPANSION BOARD.
TO REQUIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO ADOPT POLICES CONCERNING NONIMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATIONS OF CRIME VICTIMS.
CoSponsor
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE CONSUMER ACT; AND TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT AND BENEFITS FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS THAT ARE DELIVERED THROUGH A PSYCHIATRIC COLLABORATIVE CARE MODEL.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING OF UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND SPOUSES ACT OF 2021.
TO CLARIFY WHEN PARENTS' RIGHTS NO LONGER ATTACH REGARDING SAFE HAVEN INFANTS AND TO AMEND DEFINITIONS UNDER THE LAWS REGARDING SAFE HAVEN.
TO AMEND THE PUBLIC EDUCATION REORGANIZATION ACT; AND TO REMOVE THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE AN ADMINISTRATIVE CONSOLIDATION FOR CERTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
TO AMEND THE DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW; AND TO AMEND AN EXCLUSION FROM THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYMENT" WITHIN THE DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
TO CREATE THE LEARNS ACT; TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE AS THEY RELATE TO EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH GRADE TWELVE EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE POSITION OF DEMENTIA SERVICES COORDINATOR WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
TO REGULATE GROUND TRANSPORTATION AT MUNICIPAL AIRPORTS AND REGIONAL AIRPORTS; TO REGULATE PEER-TO-PEER CAR-SHARING PROGRAMS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE PEER-TO-PEER CAR-SHARING PROGRAM ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EXTENDED JUVENILE JURISDICTION DESIGNATION UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989.
TO REGULATE ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL JUSTICE, OR GOVERNANCE SCORES OR METRICS; AND TO ALLOW THE TREASURER OF STATE TO DIVEST THE STATE OF STOCKS, SECURITIES, OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
TO CREATE THE IMAGINATION LIBRARY OF ARKANSAS PROGRAM; AND TO CREATE THE IMAGINATION LIBRARY OF ARKANSAS PROGRAM FUND.
TO AMEND THE PRACTICE AND REGULATION OF COUNSELING AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY; AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT AND FOR SEEKING ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND SPECIALIZATIONS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS FAMILY PLANNING ACT; AND TO MODIFY THE LEGISLATIVE DECLARATION WITHIN THE ARKANSAS FAMILY PLANNING ACT.
TO CREATE THE RURAL VETERINARY STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM; TO CREATE THE AGRI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; AND TO CREATE THE AGRI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FUND WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
TO CREATE A MEANS BY WHICH STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR REDUCED-PRICE MEALS AT SCHOOL RECEIVE FREE MEALS AT SCHOOL.
TO AMEND THE LAW TO REQUIRE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF STATE HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION PERFORM ADDITIONAL DUTIES.
TO CREATE THE PROTECT ARKANSAS ACT; TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING SENTENCING AND PAROLE; TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES; AND TO CREATE THE LEGISLATIVE RECIDIVISM REDUCTION TASK FORCE.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN COMMODITIES AND SERVICES UNDER THE ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW.
TO AMEND THE BUILDING AUTHORITY DIVISION ACT; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "UNPAVED TRAIL PROJECT".
TO AMEND THE USED TIRE RECYCLING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT; TO AMEND THE USED TIRE PROGRAMS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ENERGY; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COAL-POWERED ELECTRICAL GENERATION FACILITIES; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN ACTIONS BEFORE DECOMMISSIONING OR DISPOSAL OF ASSETS; AND TO REQUIRE A STUDY.
TO REDUCE THE INCOME TAX RATES APPLICABLE TO INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, AND CORPORATIONS.
TO AMEND THE AUTHORITY OF A SURROGATE UNDER THE ARKANSAS HEALTHCARE DECISIONS ACT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING A COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY; AND TO CLARIFY THAT THE COMMISSION ON DENTAL ACCREDITATION IS THE ACCREDITING ENTITY FOR A COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY.
TO REMEMBER SENATOR ROY C. “BILL” LEWELLEN, JR. AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS DEDICATED SERVICE AND INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND TO HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.
TO CONGRATULATE THE STATE OF ISRAEL ON THE OCCASION OF THE SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS ESTABLISHMENT AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO THE STATE OF ISRAEL AND TO THE ISRAELI PEOPLE FOR A PEACEFUL AND PROSPEROUS FUTURE.
CONGRATULATING CHARLES STEVEN “STEVE” COOK, SENATE PARLIAMENTARIAN, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AND COMMENDING HIM FOR HIS THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SENATE AND FORTY-FOUR YEARS OF CONTRIBUTION TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
CoSponsor for House
TO AMEND THE LICENSING FEES FOR SEPTIC TANK CLEANING LICENSEES; AND TO CLARIFY LICENSING FEES.
TO MODIFY THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS DIETETICS LICENSING BOARD THAT CONSTITUTES A QUORUM AND THAT MAY CALL A SPECIAL MEETING; AND TO AUTHORIZE USE OF EMAIL FOR RENEWAL NOTICES.
TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS TO REQUIRE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR APPLICANTS FOR LICENSURE.
CONCERNING COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING FOR EARLY DETECTION AND MANAGEMENT FOR CANCER DIAGNOSES.
TO REMOVE THE LICENSURE REQUIREMENT OF "GOOD MORAL CHARACTER" FROM THE SOCIAL WORK LICENSING ACT.
TO DEFINE THE TERM "CONSENT" REGARDING SEXUAL OFFENSES WITHIN THE ARKANSAS CRIMINAL CODE.
TO AMEND THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND TO AMEND THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF AND THE PROVIDING OF INFORMATION BY THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM.
TO CLARIFY THAT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS APPLY TO ALL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL; AND TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK LAW TO INCLUDE OFFENSES PROSECUTED IN OTHER STATES OR BY FEDERAL COURTS.
CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL JUSTICE, OR GOVERNANCE SCORES; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TREASURER OF STATE TO DIVEST CERTAIN INVESTMENTS OR OBLIGATIONS DUE TO CERTAIN FACTORS.
TO CREATE THE REBOOT PILOT PROGRAM; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR BUSINESSES THAT HIRE CERTAIN FORMER OFFENDERS.
CREATING THE FENTANYL ENFORCEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2023; CONCERNING FENTANYL AND OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; TO ESTABLISH INCREASED PENALTIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SEXUAL OFFENSES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE APPLICABLE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR AND THE INVESTIGATION OF CERTAIN SEXUAL OFFENSES.
TO PROVIDE REGULATION OF HEMP-DERIVED PRODUCTS BY THE ARKANSAS TOBACCO CONTROL BOARD.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS STUDENT-ATHLETE PUBLICITY RIGHTS ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ENERGY; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COAL-POWERED ELECTRICAL GENERATION FACILITIES; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN ACTIONS BEFORE DECOMMISSIONING OR DISPOSAL OF ASSETS; AND TO REQUIRE A STUDY.