88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

In Respectful Memory Of Carolyn "janie" Culpepper And In Recognition Of Her Contributions To The State Of Arkansas And Her Local Community.

Sponsor: Mike Fletcher

To Amend The Arkansas Governor's Scholars Program And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Gilbert Baker

To Obtain Accurate Legal Descriptions Of Tax-delinquent And Other Lands; And To Regulate The Sale And Redemption Of Tax-delinquent Lands.

Sponsor: Mary Salmon

To Require An Environmental Impact Statement Concerning The Impact Of Any State Action That May Impact Or Harm The Environment And To Regulate State Actions That May Impact Or Harm The Environment.

Sponsor: Mary Salmon

Proclaiming April 13, 2011, As Arkansas Shrm Human Resource Day.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

To Require The Review And Future Termination Of Certain Insurance Mandates; And To Regulate Insurance Mandates.

Sponsor: Missy Irvin

An Act To Amend The Law Concerning Arkansas Department Of Environmental Quality Water Regulations.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

Concerning Public School Choice For Arkansas Students.

Sponsor: Bill Pritchard

To Require The Purchase Of Arkansas Products For Building Projects Of The State Or Any Political Subdivision Of The State In Certain Circumstances.

Sponsor: Matthew Shepherd

Encouraging The President Of The United States, The United States Congress, And The Arkansas Congressional Delegation To Vote To Repeal The Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act.

Sponsor: Jason Rapert

To Withhold State Funding From Institutions Of Higher Education And The Department Of Higher Education For Failure To Provide Data To The Bureau Of Legislative Research Under The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Act.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

To Stabilize The Taxes On Utilities For Agricultural Businesses By Reducing The Sales And Use Tax On The Purchase Price Of The Utilities And Levying A Special Excise Tax On The Volume Of The Utilities Sold.

Sponsor: Larry Cowling

An Act To Clarify The Role Of Pharmacists With Regard To Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine, Or Phenylpropanolamine.

Sponsor: Tim Summers

Regarding Immunity From Tort Liability In Cases Involving Off-road Motorcycles Or All-terrain Vehicles.

Sponsor: Stephanie Malone

To Provide An Income Tax Credit For First-time Homebuyers.

Sponsor: Mark Biviano

To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day And To Honor The Irish Cultural Society Of Arkansas For Its Contributions To Educating Arkansans About Their Rich Irish Culture And Heritage.

Sponsor: Jason Rapert

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning The Duties And Responsibilities Of The Arkansas Ethics Commission.

Sponsor: Duncan Baird

Claiming States' Rights Under The Tenth Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States.

Sponsor: Debra Hobbs

An Act Regarding Positions That Require Effective Oral Communication Skills In English For Employment At Certain Public Institutions.

Sponsor: Ruth Whitaker

To Clarify The Arkansas Acupuncture Practices Act, § 17-102-101 Et Seq., And Related Techniques.

Sponsor: Steve Harrelson

An Act To Remove The Requirement For Providing Social Security Numbers In Environmental Disclosure Statements.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

To Amend The Laws Concerning Early Voting And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Gary Stubblefield

An Act Requiring The Office Of Child Support Enforcement To Exhaust All Available Civil Remedies Before A Person Commits The Crime Of Nonsupport And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Stephanie Flowers

To Immediately Suspend The Reorganization Of School Districts; To Immediately Suspend The Closure Of School Campuses; And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Jason Rapert

To Amend The Arkansas Code Concerning Public School Antibullying Policies.

Sponsor: Andy Mayberry

To Amend Arkansas Code Title 24, Chapter 8 Concerning The Arkansas Judicial Retirement System.

Sponsor: Jim Nickels

An Act To Promote Economic Development Within The State And To Protect Those Businesses, Companies, And Manufacturers That Are Currently Complying With Statutory And Regulatory Requirements And To Prohibit Frivolous Lawsuits.

Sponsor: Linda Collins-Smith

To Protect The Right To Photograph, Videotape, Or Otherwise Record A Public Event.

Sponsor: Debra Hobbs

To Amend The Transportation And Booking Requirements For Law Enforcement Regarding An Arrest Of A Person For A Class A Misdemeanor.

Sponsor: Jason Rapert

Regulate The Fairness And Competition In Construction Management.

Sponsor: Reginald Murdock

An Act To Create The Arkansas Proper Antipsychotic Use Act Of 2011.

Sponsor: Percy Malone

To Amend The Academic Facilities Partnership Program And The Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Program.

Sponsor: Jimmy Jeffress

An Act To Prohibit Soliciting, Receiving, Offering, Or Paying Anything Of Value To Induce Referrals Of Healthcare Items Or Services.

Sponsor: Percy Malone

An Act To Modernize The Minimum Wage Law Concerning Business Specific Adjustments To The Minimum Wage.

Sponsor: John Burris

Concerning The Distribution Of Arkansas Scholarships.

Sponsor: John Walker

To Create An Unemployment Insurance Tax Credit For Businesses That Create A Job And Hire A Person Receiving Unemployment Benefits To Fill That Job And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Bryan King

To Allow The Parent Of A Military Dependent Who Resides On A Military Base To Choose Which School The Child Attends.

Sponsor: Eddie Williams

To Set Eligibility Requirements For A Person To Receive A State Benefit And To Allow A Person Who Might Not Be Eligible To Receive A State Benefit To Do So Only In Instances Of Emergency Or When Life-saving Measures Are Required.

Sponsor: Bruce Holland

To Repeal The Requirement For The Department Of Education To Report Grade Inflation In Public Schools.

Sponsor: Joyce Elliott

To Amend Portions Of The Arkansas Code Pertaining To The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System.

Sponsor: Harmon Jeffress

To Regulate Shareholder Rights And Representation On The Board Of Directors For Family-controlled Arkansas Holding Companies That Are Regulated Life Insurance Companies; And To Protect The Rights Of Shareholders.

Sponsor: Steve Harrelson

Concerning The Basic Mathematics Requirements For An Associate Of Applied Science Degree.

Sponsor: Larry Teague

To Amend The Laws Regarding Taxation Of The Adult Entertainment Industry And To Provide That Revenues Generated From The Taxation Of Businesses In The Adult Entertainment Industry Shall Go Towards The Protection Of Abused Children.

Sponsor: Percy Malone

To Provide For An Amendment To The Uniform Filing Fee For Civil Actions In Circuit Court And To Provide For A Portion Of The Filing Fee To Be Distributed To A Fund.

Sponsor: Jack Crumbly

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Observation Of Public Works Capital Improvements By Registered Professionals.

Sponsor: Tim Summers

To Define The Benefit Plans Under State-supported Retirement Systems.

Sponsor: Jane English

Concerning Funding For School Districts.

Sponsor: Jimmy Jeffress

To Amend Various Provisions Of Arkansas Code Title 23 Concerning The Arkansas Lottery.

Sponsor: Mark Perry

To Establish The 2011 - 2020 Congressional Districts In Arkansas.

Sponsor: Larry Teague

To Exempt Agricultural Parts And Supplies From Sales And Use Tax.

Sponsor: Larry Cowling

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning The Removal Of Unattended Or Abandoned Vehicles.

Sponsor: Percy Malone

To Require That Certain Persons Be Given Notice Of Bids On Building Projects Of The State Or Any Political Subdivision Of The State.

Sponsor: Matthew Shepherd

To Exempt From Sales And Use Tax The Arkansas-oklahoma Regional Education And Promotion Association, Inc.

Sponsor: Tracy Pennartz

Concerning The Establishment Of The Four Congressional Districts In Arkansas Based Upon The Most Recent Census Data.

Sponsor: Eddie Cheatham

To Regulate The Labeling And Marketing Of Produce And Other Agricultural Products; To Define "farmers' Market"; To Require Certification Of Farmers' Markets; And To Amend The Sales Tax Exemption For Farmers' Markets.

Sponsor: Jimmy Jeffress

Regarding The Return Of Stolen Property By A Pawn Shop To The Original Owner.

Sponsor: Karen Hopper

To Amend The Income Tax Rates And Brackets For Individuals, Trusts, And Estates And To Eliminate The Seven Percent Income Tax Bracket.

Sponsor: Jonathan Dismang

To Assist Manufacturing And Promote Economic Development.

Sponsor: Mike Patterson

An Act To Create The Healthcare Freedom Of Conscience Act.

Sponsor: David Meeks

To Amend The Laws Regarding The Funds Paid By State Agencies To The Employee Benefits Division For Budgeted Unfilled Positions As Part Of The State Contribution For State Employees' Health Insurance.

Sponsor: Bryan King

To Amend The Income Tax Rates And Brackets For Individuals, Trusts, And Estates And To Exempt A Certain Amount Of Income From The Income Tax.

Sponsor: Jonathan Dismang

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Peer Review Committees.

Sponsor: Jonathan Dismang

An Act To Create The Pain-capable Unborn Child Protection Act And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Andy Mayberry

To Authorize The Issuance Of Harvest Permits To Assist The Agriculture Industry.

Sponsor: Marshall Wright

To Prohibit A Public Official Or Public Employee From Receiving Private Compensation In The Furtherance Of His Or Her Public Duties.

Sponsor: John Walker

To Modify And Adjust The Benefits For The Benefit Participants Of The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System.

Sponsor: Jimmy Jeffress

To Amend The Constitution To Govern The State Highway Commission In The Same Manner As All Other State Agencies.

Sponsor: Jeremy Hutchinson

An Act To Authorize Advanced Practice Nurses To Enter Into Collaborative Agreements With Area Health Education Centers.

Sponsor: David Wyatt

To Increase The Amount Of Required, Actual Service For Eligibility For Benefits Under The Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System; To Amend The Actual Service Requirements; And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Tim Summers

An Act To Establish The Quality Improvement For Services To Children And Adults With Developmental Disabilities Act.

Sponsor: David Burnett

Concerning Public School Facilities.

Sponsor: Eddie Cheatham

To Extend The Amount Of Time Allowed For The Filing Of Legislation Affecting Any Publicly Supported Retirement System Or Pension Plan.

Sponsor: Jim Nickels

An Act To Amend The Laws Of Arkansas Concerning Abortion.

Sponsor: Linda Collins-Smith

To Create The Arkansas Higher Education Accountability Act.

Sponsor: James Word

To Clarify The Uniform Sick Leave Law For Municipal Law Enforcement Officers.

Sponsor: Bill Sample

To Prohibit The Use Of Consumer Credit Information For Employment Purposes.

Sponsor: Fred Allen

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning The Jurisdiction Of The Contractors Licensing Board.

Sponsor: Jim Nickels

To Amend The Arkansas Highway Revenue Distribution Law.

Sponsor: Josh Johnston

Strongly Urging The United States Congress To Resolve Immigration Policy Issues Or Give States The Authority To Address Those Issues Within Their Own Borders.

Sponsor: Debra Hobbs

To Reestablish The Joint Interim Oversight Committee On Higher Education Reform.

Sponsor: Jimmy Jeffress

Commending Mountain View High School Athletics.

Sponsor: Missy Irvin

To Establish The Four Congressional Districts For The State Of Arkansas Based Upon The 2010 Federal Decennial Census.

Sponsor: Darrin Williams

To Amend The Law Concerning Pawnbrokers, Precious Metal Dealer Licensing, And The Purchase Of Gold, Silver, And Other Precious Metals.

Sponsor: Bill Sample

To Allow A Consolidated School District To Determine The Value Of A Building For The Purpose Of Selling The Building.

Sponsor: Eddie Cheatham

Concerning The Membership Of The State Board Of Collection Agencies.

Sponsor: David Johnson

To Amend The Law Related To The Towing And Storage Of Motor Vehicles Under Title 27 Of The Arkansas Code.

Sponsor: Kim Hammer

To Amend The Income Tax Rates And Brackets For Individuals, Trusts, And Estates And To Eliminate The Three And One-half Percent Income Tax Bracket.

Sponsor: Jonathan Dismang

To Clarify The Requirements For Reciprocal Service Credits For Public Employees; To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Percy Malone

Concerning The Arkansas Charter Schools Act Of 1999.

Sponsor: Gilbert Baker

To Clarify What Information Is Shared With A Noncustodial Parent Who Is Awarded Visitation Rights.

Sponsor: Clark Hall

To Create An Exemption From The Sales And Use Tax For Tangible Personal Property And Services Sold To Nonprofit Organizations Whose Primary Purpose Is To Provide Hunger Relief Services.

Sponsor: Lori Benedict

To Amend The House Rules To Remove The Prohibition On Testimony From Electronic Devices.

Sponsor: Andrea Lea

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Tobacco Treatment, Prevention, And Cessation.

Sponsor: Bill Pritchard

Expressing Support For Designation Of A Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.

Sponsor: Randy Laverty

To Amend Portions Of The Arkansas Code Pertaining To The Arkansas State Highway Employees' Retirement System.

Sponsor: Harmon Jeffress

To Provide For An Additional Circuit Judgeship In The Fifth Judicial District.

Sponsor: Michael Lamoureux

To Provide For Programs For The Prevention, Education, And Treatment Of Problem Gambling Disorders And Compulsive Gambling Disorders.

Sponsor: Sue Madison

An Act To Allow Medicaid Recipients Direct Access To A Chiropractic Physician Without Referral From A Primary Care Physician.

Sponsor: James McLean

To Include Public Schools In State Board Of Education Interventions For Academic Distress And School Improvement.

Sponsor: Mark Perry

To Amend The Deferred Retirement Option Plans Of The State Retirement Systems And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Jim Nickels

To Amend The Calculation Of Retirement Benefits.

Sponsor: Allen Kerr

To Provide For The Reunification Of Two Schools In The Arkansas Higher Education System.

Sponsor: Missy Irvin

To Amend The Membership Of The Board Of Trustees Of The Arkansas Local Police And Fire Retirement System.

Sponsor: Allen Kerr

To Require An Administrative Suspension Of A Person's Driver's License If He Or She Is Arrested For Or Convicted Of Negligent Homicide Resulting From Driving While Intoxicated.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

An Act To Create Fairness In The Application Of Service Charges To Prepaid Wireless Telephones.

Sponsor: Larry Teague

Concerning The Division Of Solid Waste Management Of The Arkansas Department Of Environmental Quality.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

To Place Restrictions On The Authorization Of Benefit Increases And Administrative Expenses For The Local Police And Fire Retirement Plans.

Sponsor: Randy Laverty

To Provide For The Compensability Of Mental Injury Or Illness For Emergency Responders And To Amend A Portion Of The Arkansas Code Which Resulted From Initiated Act 4 Of 1948.

Sponsor: Sue Madison

To Improve The Efficiency Of The Retirement Funds Overseen By The Arkansas Fire And Police Pension Review Board.

Sponsor: Allen Kerr

To Amend Arkansas Code Title 24, Chapter 5 Concerning The Arkansas State Highway Employees' Retirement System.

Sponsor: Harmon Jeffress

To Amend Portions Of The Arkansas Code Pertaining To The State Retirement Systems.

Sponsor: Harmon Jeffress

To Enact The Small Loan Act To Help Underserved Consumers Obtain Credit And Financial Opportunities.

Sponsor: Michael Lamoureux

To Ensure That Children With Dyslexia Have Their Needs Met By The Public School System.

Sponsor: Joyce Elliott

Commemorating Walmart Capitol Day On Tuesday, March 15, 2011.

Sponsor: Kim Hendren

An Act To Address The Problem Of "sexting" And To Create The Offenses Of Wireless Communication Device Stalking Of A Child And Communicating Improperly Using A Wireless Device With A Minor.

Sponsor: Linda Chesterfield

An Act Concerning The Calculation Of Retirement Benefits For Members Who Have Service Credit With More Than One (1) Public Employees' Retirement System And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Allen Kerr

To Clarify The Effect Of Expunged Or Sealed Convictions Or Guilty Pleas Upon Real Estate Broker And Salesperson Licensing.

Sponsor: Marshall Wright

To Place Limits On The Amount And Duration Of Carryover Categorical Funds.

Sponsor: Jimmy Jeffress

An Act To Clarify The Procedures For Recoupment Of Costs Under The Arkansas Pharmacy Audit Bill Of Rights.

Sponsor: Linda Tyler

To Amend The Laws Regarding Insurance.

Sponsor: Larry Teague

To Promote Fair And Competitive Bidding Practices By Amending The Bidding Procedures And Requirements For State Agencies.

Sponsor: Bryan King

To Limit The Amount The Arkansas Lottery Commission May Spend On Advertising.

Sponsor: Sue Madison

To Exempt Sales And Use Tax On The Manufacturer's Or Dealer's Rebate Of A Motor Vehicle.

Sponsor: Garry Smith

To Clarify The Duties And Responsibilities Of The Joint Interim Committee On Legislative Facilities.

Sponsor: Randy Laverty

To Add An Additional District Court Judge In Craighead County.

Sponsor: Robert Thompson

Regarding Evidence And A Defendant's Confession.

Sponsor: David Burnett

In Respectful Memory Of Mr. James Alfred Woods And In Recognition Of His Contributions To His Local Community.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

To Allow Municipal Employees To Purchase Credit In Prorated Amounts During A Specific Period Of Time And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Jim Nickels

To Allow A Public School District To Retain The Revenues From The Uniform Rate Of Tax When The Revenues Exceed The Amount Of Per Student Foundation Funding And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Bill Sample

To Ensure Equal Treatment Under The Retirement Laws Of All Facilities Owned But Not Operated By Counties; To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Linda Collins-Smith

To Clarify The Requirements For Reciprocal Service Credits For Public Employees; To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Harmon Jeffress

To Amend The State Retirement Systems And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Jim Nickels

To Provide A Sales And Use Tax Exemption For Cotton Bale Wrap And Module Covers.

Sponsor: Homer Lenderman

To Exempt The State Capitol Grounds From The Elevator Safety Law.

Sponsor: Barry Hyde

To Amend The State Retirement Systems.

Sponsor: Allen Kerr

To Increase The Amount Of Time A Retiree Drawing Benefits Must Wait Before Being Rehired By A Covered Employer And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Jane English

To Revise And Update Laws Related To The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

Regarding Proof Of Liability Insurance In A Person's Vehicle.

Sponsor: Percy Malone

Supporting The Teaching Of Geography In Our Schools.

Sponsor: Joyce Elliott

To Encourage The Arkansas Congressional Delegation To Support The Maintenance, Funding, And Completion Of The Twelve-foot Channel On The Arkansas River.

Sponsor: Jake Files

The Clean Energy Act Of 2011.

Sponsor: Sue Madison

To Provide For Employees Of State-supported Institutions Of Higher Education Who Pay In Excess Of Ten Dollars ($10.00) Annually For Parking At Their Place To Employment Of Be Reimbursed.

Sponsor: Sue Madison

An Act To Authorize Advanced Practice Nurses To Bill Medicaid Directly For Health Care Services.

Sponsor: Linda Tyler

An Act To Prohibit Health Insurance Exchange Policies From Offering Coverage For Abortions Except Through A Separate Rider.

Sponsor: Cecile Bledsoe

To Clarify The Procedures For Obtaining Books And Accounting Records Under The Arkansas Nonprofit Corporation Act.

Sponsor: James McLean

An Act To Create The Healthcare Reform Accountability Act And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Missy Irvin

Concerning The Posting Of Warning Signs Relating To Drinking Alcoholic Beverages During Pregnancy.

Sponsor: Bill Pritchard

To Provide For The Internet Broadcast Of The Committee Meetings Of The Senate.

Sponsor: Jeremy Hutchinson

Concerning A Fine Assessed Persons Who Are Required To Register As Sex Offenders.

Sponsor: Jon Woods

To Amend The Straight Life Annuity For The Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System.

Sponsor: Bill Sample

To Improve The Efficiency Of The Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System.

Sponsor: Mark Perry

To Modify Certain Provisions Of The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System.

Sponsor: Jimmy Jeffress

To Make Corrections And Adjustments To The Teacher Deferred Retirement Option Plan Established By The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System.

Sponsor: Tim Summers

To Eliminate The Requirement For A Motorist To Carry An Insurance Card In His Or Her Motor Vehicle And To Create A Rebuttable Presumption That The Vehicle Insurance Database Information Is Correct.

Sponsor: Percy Malone

To Make Corrections And Adjustments To The Deferred Retirement Option Plan Of The Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System.

Sponsor: Tim Summers

An Act To Require That Applicants For Unemployment Benefits Test Negative For Illegal Drug Use.

Sponsor: Bill Pritchard

To Provide That The Amount Of Sales And Use Tax Generated From Motor Vehicle And Related Sales Goes To The Arkansas State Highway And Transportation Department As New Revenue From The Streamlined Sales Tax Is Generated.

Sponsor: Keith Ingram

Concerning Criminal Background Checks For Certain Licensees Of The Arkansas Board Of Private Investigators And Private Security Agencies.

Sponsor: Jimmy Jeffress

To Amend The Statutes Concerning The Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

To Increase The Supplemental Payments For Retired Police Officers Or Their Survivors Under The Local Police And Fire Pension And Relief Funds And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Joyce Elliott

Resolution To Support Arkansas's School Children By Applauding Participation In The First® Robotics Program; To Encourage First® To Hold A Regional Competition In Arkansas.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

To Make Changes To Title 24, Subchapter 7, Of The Arkansas Code Addressing The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

To Improve Arkansas History Education In Public Schools.

Sponsor: Mary Salmon

To Amend The Membership Of The Board Of Trustees Of A Firemen's Pension And Relief Fund In A City Of The First Class.

Sponsor: Allen Kerr

An Act For The Department Of Human Services - Division Of Aging And Adult Services - Senior Citizen Center And Area Agencies On Aging Grants General Improvement Appropriation.

Sponsor: Bruce Westerman

Regarding Restricted Driver's Licenses As The Result Of A Dwi.

Sponsor: Sue Madison

Concerning A Municipal Petition For Incorporation.

Sponsor: Eddie Williams

To Clarify That The Cost-of-living Increase Applies To Members Of The Local Police And Fire Deferred Retirement Option Plan.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

Regarding Technical Corrections To Firearms Statutes.

Sponsor: Robert Altes

An Act For The Department Of Arkansas State Police - Drug Task Force Grants General Improvement Appropriation.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

To Allow Private Universities To Create And Maintain A Law Enforcement Agency Designed To Protect And Enforce State Law On The Campus.

Sponsor: Mark Biviano

To Require Covers For Loads Of Sand, Gravel, And Rock.

Sponsor: Kim Hendren

To Amend The Amount Of Service Required For Members To Be Eligible For Retirement Benefits.

Sponsor: Tim Summers

To Provide Benefits For Spouses Under Firemen's Relief And Pension Funds.

Sponsor: Keith Ingram

To Require The Department Of Higher Education To Hire An Independent Consultant To Advise The Department On Methods Of Providing Student Data To The Bureau Of Legislative Research Under The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Act.

Sponsor: Jonathan Dismang

To Provide A Cost-of-living Adjustment To The Income Tax Exemption For Retirement And Disability Benefits.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

An Act To Amend Various Provisions Of The Department Of Workforce Services Law Concerning Unemployment Benefits.

Sponsor: Robert Altes

An Act For The Economic Development Commission For Grants For Cities, Counties, Planning And Development Districts General Improvement Appropriation.

Sponsor: Bryan King

To Require Voter Approval Of Certain Tax Levies And To Make Technical Corrections.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

To Prohibit Illegal Aliens From Receiving Any State Benefit Except In Instances Of Emergency Or When Life-saving Measures Are Required.

Sponsor: Jon Hubbard

To Amend The Offense Of Selling Or Loaning Pornography To A Minor To Include The Use Of The Internet And To Provide For An Enhanced Penalty.

Sponsor: Steve Harrelson

To Authorize The Creation Of A Paramedic Training Program At The University Of Arkansas At Fort Smith.

Sponsor: Ruth Whitaker

To Create A Cap On Retirement Contributions By A City, A County, Or The State To An Arkansas Retirement System.

Sponsor: Tim Summers

Commending Miss Alyse Eady On Her Selection As Miss Arkansas 2010 And As 1st Runner-up In The Miss America 2011 Pageant.

Sponsor: Bruce Holland

To Make Various Corrections To Title 21 Of The Arkansas Code Of 1987 Concerning Public Officers And Employees.

Sponsor: Sue Madison

To Require Voters To Reapprove Advertising And Promotion Taxes.

Sponsor: Jonathan Dismang

To Define The Partnership Between The Division Of Youth Services Of The Department Of Human Services And The Dys Contract Community-based Youth Services Providers.

Sponsor: Jimmy Jeffress

The Employee Classification Act.

Sponsor: Jim Nickels

An Act To Make A Husband And A Wife Equally Liable For Debts Arising From The Common Necessities Of Life.

Sponsor: Sue Madison

Proposing An Amendment To Clarify The Terms Of Highway Commissioners That Represent Congressional Districts And Highway Commissioners That Represent Maintenance Districts.

Sponsor: Donna Hutchinson

To Require A Law Enforcement Officer To Complete Continuing Education And Training Relating To Persons With Disabilities In A Law Enforcement Context.

Sponsor: Tracy Steele

The Taxpayers' Protection Amendment.

Sponsor: Jason Rapert

Commemorating The Centennial Of The Founding Of The Girl Scouts On March 12, 1912.

Sponsor: Missy Irvin

To Amend The Arkansas Constitution To Combine Several Of The Constitutional Offices; To Abolish The Office Of The Commissioner Of State Lands; And To Allow The General Assembly To Set The Salaries For Constitutional Officers.

Sponsor: Robert Thompson

Regarding The Sentence Enhancement For Domestic Battering In The First, Second, Or Third Degree.

Sponsor: David Burnett

Concerning Expenses For School District Elections.

Sponsor: Bruce Westerman

To Promote Accountability, Affordability, And Efficiency In Higher Education By Establishing The Arkansas System Of Higher Education Commission.

Sponsor: Jimmy Jeffress

To Allow A Public School To Employ A Person Who Is A Family Member Of A Board Member As A Teacher In A Critical Teaching Shortage Area.

Sponsor: Joyce Elliott

An Act To Specify Minimum And Maximum Unemployment Benefits And To Amend Requirements For Receiving Unemployment Benefits For Discharge For Absenteeism, Misconduct, And Failure To Accept Suitable Work.

Sponsor: Davy Carter

To Create The Offense Of Provoking A Person To Violate An Order Of Protection And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Stephanie Flowers

To Prevent Heat-related Illness And Death In Children Who Participate In Pee-wee Athletics.

Sponsor: Garry Smith

To Promote Economic Development Within The State By Exempting From The State Sales And Use Tax Fuel And Energy Used Or Consumed In Manufacturing And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Jake Files

The Rural Good Neighbor Act.

Sponsor: Bobby Pierce

An Act For The University Of Arkansas - Division Of Agriculture - Discovery Farm Project Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Tiffany Rogers

A Constitutional Amendment To Repeal Annual Sessions Of The General Assembly And Provide That The General Assembly Shall Meet In Regular Session One Time Every Two Years.

Sponsor: Jim Nickels

To Reduce The State Sales And Use Tax Rate On Food And Food Ingredients.

Sponsor: Andy Mayberry

Providing That The Senate Of The Eighty-eighth General Assembly Shall Recess On Wednesday, February 9, 2011, And Reconvene On Monday, February 14, 2011.

Sponsor: Paul Bookout

To Amend The Constitution To Require That At Least Thirty-five Percent (35%) Of The Total Lottery Proceeds Shall Be Used To Fund Scholarships.

Sponsor: Ann Clemmer

Create An Exemption From Sales And Use Tax For Construction Materials Paid For With Publicly Funded Bonds And Used For Public Road Construction Projects.

Sponsor: Bruce Westerman

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning The Licensure Of Electrical Inspectors.

Sponsor: Jimmy Jeffress

Concerning Public Records Relating To The Investigation Of License Holders And Applicants Of The Arkansas State Board Of Pharmacy.

Sponsor: Percy Malone

Commending Arkansas Farmers For Their Vital Contributions To The Security And Economic Well-being Of The State And The Nation.

Sponsor: Harmon Jeffress

To Create A Sales And Use Tax Exemption For Sales Of Tangible Personal Property And Services To The Disabled American Veterans Organization.

Sponsor: Robert Altes

To Amend Section 15 Of Article 6 Of The Constitution Of Arkansas To Require That A Vote By Two-thirds (2/3) Majority Of The Members Elected To Each House Of The General Assembly Is Required To Override A Veto.

Sponsor: Duncan Baird

To Amend The Arkansas Constitution Concerning Administrative Rules Promulgated By State Agencies.

Sponsor: Percy Malone

To Clarify The Calculation Of Tuition And Fee Revenues As It Is Used In The Funding Formula Model For Universities.

Sponsor: Davy Carter

An Act To Create A Presumption That Firefighters Who Develop Certain Forms Of Cancer Developed Those Cancers Through Their Work As Firefighters.

Sponsor: Jimmy Jeffress

To Prevent Retired Members Of A State Retirement System From Returning To Work For The State Following Retirement Except Under Certain Circumstances.

Sponsor: Jane English

To Create An Exemption From The Sales And Uses Taxes For Materials Used To Bale, Package, Tie, Wrap, Or Seal Animal Feed Products.

Sponsor: Bruce Holland

To Amend Amendment 35 Of The Arkansas Constitution To Require The Arkansas State Game And Fish Commission To Provide Access For Passive Recreational Activities At All Wildlife Management Areas Governed By The Commission.

Sponsor: Bobby Pierce

An Act To Provide Criminal Penalties For Unlawful Disclosure Of Interview Information From A Child Safety Center Or Child Advocacy Center.

Sponsor: Percy Malone

Concerning The Sale Of Children's Products Containing Bisphenol-a In The State Of Arkansas.

Sponsor: Sue Madison

To Clarify Arkansas Code § 6-20-2305 Concerning The Recoupment Of School District Foundation Funding.

Sponsor: Randy Laverty

To Establish A Medicaid Provider Fee For Children’s Health Management Services.

Sponsor: Randy Laverty

Proposing A Constitutional Amendment To Authorize Governmental Units To Issue Bonds And Levy A Sales Tax For The Purpose Of Retiring Unfunded Liabilities Of Closed Local Police And Fire Pension Plans.

Sponsor: Bill Sample

An Act To Require Each County Courthouse To Provide For Closed-circuit Television Broadcast Of Child Testimony In Child Maltreatment Cases.

Sponsor: Percy Malone

To Provide For The Recovery And Recycling Of Used Computer And Electronic Devices.

Sponsor: Kathy Webb

To Allow A Person Previously Convicted Of A Felony But Subsequently Pardoned By The Governor To Become A Law Enforcement Officer.

Sponsor: Michael Lamoureux

Celebrating Black History Month During The Month Of February 2011.

Sponsor: Jack Crumbly

To Create The Viticulture And Enology Fund To Be Used For The Research And Promotion Of Viticulture And Enology In Arkansas And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Michael Lamoureux

To Repeal The Arkansas Lottery Commission Legislative Oversight Committee And Declaring An Emergency.

Sponsor: Larry Teague

The Extension Education Program For Exceptional Students Act.

Sponsor: Debra Hobbs

To Clarify The Property Held By The State That Is Subject To Garnishment After A Judgment Is Entered.

Sponsor: Jonathan Dismang

An Act For The Department Of Finance And Administration - Disbursing Officer - Payplan For 27th Pay Period General Improvement Appropriation.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

To Reapportion The Court Of Appeals Districts.

Sponsor: Robert Thompson

To Allow Trained And Licensed Staff And Faculty To Carry A Concealed Handgun On A University, College, Or Community College Campus Under Certain Circumstances.

Sponsor: Charles Collins

Commending Special Agent Kevin Brown Of Van Buren County, Arkansas, On His Selection As The 2009 Arkansas State Trooper Of The Year.

Sponsor: Jason Rapert

To Amend The Assessment On The Sale Of Rice; To Require The Buyer To Collect And Remit The Assessment; To Provide For The Use Of The Collected Assessments And Consideration Of Producer Preferences.

Sponsor: David Wyatt

To Prohibit School District Transportation Of Students Across School District Boundary Lines.

Sponsor: James Ratliff

An Act To Ensure That Consumers Are Notified When Hamburger Meat Is Not Heated To The Department Of Health Standards.

Sponsor: Percy Malone

To Allow A Credit For Sales Or Use Taxes Paid To Another State For The Purchase Of A Motor Vehicle, A Trailer, Or A Semitrailer And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

To Require The Department Of Human Services To Establish Satellite Offices For The Office Of Chief Counsel In Counties With A Certain Population Level.

Sponsor: Stephanie Flowers

An Act For The Department Of Arkansas Heritage - Mosaic Templars Of America Center For African-american Culture And Business Enterprise General Improvement Appropriation.

Sponsor: Joyce Elliott

To Revise And Simplify The Minimum Liability Insurance Law For Motor Vehicles And The Law Related To The Removal Of Unattended And Abandoned Vehicles.

Sponsor: Robert Altes

Requesting That The President Of The United States And The Arkansas Congressional Delegation Support And Continue The Immediate And Future Funding Of The Norfork And Greers Ferry National Fish Hatcheries.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

Regarding Posting Sex Offender Notifications In Schools.

Sponsor: Jon Woods

To Implement The Energy Savings Bond Provisions Of Amendment 89 Of The Arkansas Constitution.

Sponsor: David Johnson

To Provide That State Publications Shall Be Prepared Exclusively In English.

Sponsor: Jon Hubbard

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning The Burden Of Proof Required To Corroborate A Defendant's Confession And Sustain A Conviction.

Sponsor: Missy Irvin

To Remove The Limitation On The Number Of Open-enrollment Charter Schools.

Sponsor: Tim Summers

To Regulate The Regulatory Authority Of The Department Of Human Services.

Sponsor: Michael Lamoureux

To Regulate Exemptions Of The Real Estate Licensing Law.

Sponsor: Mike Patterson

To Clarify The Duties Of State Agencies.

Sponsor: John Walker

Commending Care Cap Connections Community Cancer Project Founder And Director Mary L. Philips.

Sponsor: Jason Rapert

To Allow Trained And Licensed Staff And Faculty To Carry A Concealed Handgun On A University, College, Or Community College Campus Under Certain Circumstances.

Sponsor: Jason Rapert

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Quality Reviews Required By The Arkansas State Board Of Public Accountancy.

Sponsor: Jake Files

To Amend Provisions Of Act 70 Of 2011.

Sponsor: Michael Lamoureux

To Require An Asbestos Survey Before A Permit May Be Issued For The Renovation Or Demolition Of A Public Or Commercial Building And To Regulate The Surveying And Removal Of Asbestos In Buildings.

Sponsor: Steve Harrelson

Petitioning The United States Congress To Propose For Submission To The States For Ratification An Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States.

Sponsor: Michael Lamoureux

To Prevent Trains From Blocking Highways For Extended Periods Of Time And To Ensure That Railroads Do Not Interfere With Highway Traffic.

Sponsor: Mike Fletcher

An Act To Establish A Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.

Sponsor: Robert Altes

An Act To Create The Abortion Patients’ Enhanced Safety Act And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Jason Rapert

Regarding The Judicial Relief Available Under The Domestic Abuse Act And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Stephanie Flowers

To Allow For A Referendum Concerning The Assessment On Rice.

Sponsor: David Wyatt

To Separate The Offices Of Sheriff And Tax Collector In Little River County.

Sponsor: Larry Cowling

To Establish A Growth-pool Of Positions For Four-year State-supported Institutions Of Higher Education.

Sponsor: Jerry Brown

To Allow School Districts To Adopt Curriculum Standards For An Academic Study Of The Bible Course As Directed By This Act.

Sponsor: Robert Altes

To Reduce The Individual Income Tax Rate And Increase The Sales And Use Tax Rate.

Sponsor: Robert Altes

An Act To Provide For The Modification Of The Taxable Wage Base Under The Department Of Workforce Services Law.

Sponsor: Joyce Elliott

To Amend The Energy Conservation Endorsement Act Of 1977.

Sponsor: Garry Smith

To Enact The Reusable Shopping Bag Act; To Prohibit A Store From Providing A Single-use Carryout Bag To A Customer; To Encourage The Use Of Reusable Bags.

Sponsor: Robert Altes

To Amend Rule 36(m) Of The House Of Representatives Of The Eighty-eighth General Assembly To Establish The Method For The Distribution Of General Improvement Funds.

Sponsor: Donna Hutchinson

To Amend The Schedule Vi Substances Regarding Drugs In The Criminal Code And Declaring An Emergency.

Sponsor: David Johnson

To Declare An Emergency And To Restrict The Amount Of Retirement Credit Service Earned By A Local Elected Public Official.

Sponsor: Allen Kerr

Concerning The Arkansas Public School Choice Act Of 1989.

Sponsor: Gilbert Baker

To Establish The Congressional Districts In Arkansas Based Upon The Most Recent Census Data.

Sponsor: Robert Thompson

To Provide A Sales Tax Exemption For Utilities Used By Manufacturers In The Manufacturing Process; To Repeal The Lower Tax Rate For Utilities Used In Manufacturing; And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Robert Altes

Concerning The Hotel And Restaurant Tax.

Sponsor: Mary Salmon

To Exempt Repair Or Replacement Parts For Farm Equipment And Machinery From The Gross Receipts And Use Tax.

Sponsor: Robert Altes

To Improve The Safety Of Highways And Roads By Prohibiting Wireless Telephone Use In School Zones.

Sponsor: Fred Allen

To Decrease The Sales And Use Tax On Natural Gas And Electricity Used By Manufacturers And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Lane Jean

To Bring Solvency To The Unemployment Compensation Fund, The Unemployment Trust Fund, And The Employment Security Special Fund; And To Fund Claims For Unemployment Benefits.

Sponsor: Jim Nickels

An Act To Extend The Thirty-day Disqualification Period For Unemployment Benefits After Discharge For Misconduct.

Sponsor: Ann Clemmer

To Require An Entity Authorized To Exercise Eminent Domain To Consider The Use Of Public Property Before Taking Private Property.

Sponsor: Bruce Holland

To Amend Provisions Of The Arkansas Code Concerning School Immunizations.

Sponsor: Tiffany Rogers

To Reform The Unemployment Insurance Laws Of The State And To Assist The Funding Of Unemployment Benefits.

Sponsor: Barry Hyde

To Amend The Laws Concerning Eminent Domain.

Sponsor: Jason Rapert

An Act To Amend Various Provisions Of The Department Of Workforce Services Law Concerning Unemployment Benefits.

Sponsor: Robert Altes

To Require United States Citizenship Or Lawful Presence In The United States For A Person To Be Eligible For In-state Tuition.

Sponsor: Justin Harris

To Clarify The Definition Of Food And Food Ingredients To Include Dietary Supplements For Sales And Use Tax Purposes.

Sponsor: Robert Altes

To Protect An Owner, Lessee, Or Occupant Of Land From Liability To A Trespasser.

Sponsor: Bobby Pierce

To Increase The Income Tax Exemption For Armed Services Pay.

Sponsor: Jonathan Dismang

To Establish An Income Tax Credit For Education Expenses Of Dependents.

Sponsor: Robert Altes

To Amend The Statutes Concerning The Arkansas State Highway Employees' Retirement System.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

To Amend The Statutes Concerning Arkansas Retirement Systems.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

To Create A Back-to-school Tax-free Holiday By Exempting Items Of Clothing From Sales And Use Tax During A Limited Time Period.

Sponsor: Robert Altes

To Provide An Income Tax Credit For A Business Or Individual That Purchases Renewable Resource Equipment.

Sponsor: Robert Altes

To Require A Candidate For County Judge To Be A Resident Of The County At The Time Of Filing For Office.

Sponsor: Davy Carter

To Allow A Concealed Handgun Licensee To Keep A Handgun In His Or Her Locked Vehicle On His Or Her Employer's Parking Lot.

Sponsor: John Catlett

To Define The Relationship Of An Independent Contractor With A Trucking Company That He Or She May Have A Lease Agreement And Ensure That The Independent Contractor Has Access To Workers' Compensation Coverage.

Sponsor: David Powers

To Regulate The Practices And Procedures Of The Arkansas Fair Housing Commission; And To Promote Fair Housing Practices.

Sponsor: Jimmy Jeffress

Regarding The 911 Recordings Of The Victims Of Violent Crime.

Sponsor: Mark Perry

Concerning The Arkansas Governor’s Scholars Program.

Sponsor: Ann Clemmer

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning The Procedures For Voting With A Paper Ballot.

Sponsor: Mark Biviano

To Require Employers Of Firefighters To Provide Cancer Policies For Certain Forms Of Cancer Developed Through Their Work As Firefighters.

Sponsor: Jimmy Jeffress

An Act To Prohibit The Denial Of Health Insurance Coverage For Preexisting Conditions.

Sponsor: Joyce Elliott

To Modify The Law Concerning Emergency Medical Services.

Sponsor: Tommy Thompson

Concerning The Rights Of Surface Owners And Owners Of Mineral Interests Relating To Nonpayment Of Royalties Under § 26-37-314.

Sponsor: Harmon Jeffress

To Remove The Requirement For School Districts To Publish The Annual School Performance Report In The Newspaper.

Sponsor: Linda Tyler

To Establish A School Superintendent Mentoring Program.

Sponsor: Les Carnine

To Amend The Arkansas Charter Schools Act Of 1999.

Sponsor: Joyce Elliott

To Restrict Commercial Activities Involving Blunt Wraps.

Sponsor: Jeremy Hutchinson

Regarding The Arkansas Public Defender Commission And Access To The Arkansas Crime Information Center.

Sponsor: Steve Harrelson

Concerning The Arkansas Public School Choice Act Of 1989.

Sponsor: Harmon Jeffress

To Amend The Laws Regarding The Labels On Alcoholic Beverages.

Sponsor: Karen Hopper

To Change The State Nickname Back To "the Land Of Opportunity".

Sponsor: David Sanders

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning The Use Of State-owned Vehicles By State Employees.

Sponsor: Jim Nickels

Concerning Public School Funding.

Sponsor: Eddie Cheatham

Institutions Of Higher Education Common Course Numbering System.

Sponsor: Les Carnine

To Regulate Noise Levels For Continuously Operated Non-wellhead Compressor Facilities.

Sponsor: Jason Rapert

An Act To Ensure Freedom Of Choice In Health Care For All Arkansans; And To Prevent Involuntary Enrollments In Health Care Insurance Programs.

Sponsor: David Meeks

To Clarify The Property And Services Subject To Sales And Use Tax.

Sponsor: John Burris

To Amend Provisions Of The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Act Concerning Scholarship Award Amounts And Management Of Certain Capital Assets Of The Arkansas Lottery Commission; And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

To Repeal The Annual Franchise Tax On Certain Businesses.

Sponsor: Jon Woods

To Allow The Surface Owner Of Property To Purchase The Tax-delinquent Severed Mineral Rights To Their Property And To Regulate Mineral Interests.

Sponsor: Steve Harrelson

To Amend The Laws Regarding Sex Offenders.

Sponsor: Paul Bookout

To Create An Exemption From The Income Tax For Gains Derived From The Sale Of Cattle.

Sponsor: Jason Rapert

Regarding Criminal Background Checks For Nurses.

Sponsor: Mary Salmon

To Clarify Which Types Of Property Are Considered Drug Free Zones.

Sponsor: Nate Steel

An Act Regarding The Federal Decennial Census And The Reapportionment Of Congressional Districts.

Sponsor: David Powers

To Amend The Penalties For Offenses Involving The Repeated Defrauding Of A Person Or Persons.

Sponsor: Jeremy Hutchinson

To Create The Arkansas Health Benefits Exchange; And To Make Related Changes And Technical Corrections To The Arkansas Code.

Sponsor: Percy Malone

To Authorize The Issuance Of Dirt Hauling Permits For Economic Development.

Sponsor: Mike Patterson

To Merge The Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board With The Arkansas Agriculture Department.

Sponsor: Stephanie Flowers

To Prohibit The Use Of A Self-service Display To Sell Lottery Tickets.

Sponsor: Sue Madison

Concerning The Publication Requirements Of County Ordinances.

Sponsor: Randy Stewart

Amending The Offense Of Aggravated Residential Burglary.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

An Act To Be Known As The Tourist And Traveler Distance Information Act.

Sponsor: Jon Eubanks

To Amend The Laws Concerning State And Local Government.

Sponsor: John Vines

To Re-establish Congressional Districts In The State Of Arkansas.

Sponsor: Duncan Baird

To Require A Motor Vehicle To Be Impounded If The Driver And The Vehicle Are In Violation Of The Minimum Liability Insurance Requirements.

Sponsor: Jon Hubbard

An Act To Clarify The Assistance That Chiropractic Aides Provide To Licensed Chiropractic Physicians.

Sponsor: James McLean

Honoring Jim Gaston As The Arkansas Business Executive Of The Year And For His Pending Induction Into The Arkansas State University-mountain Home Trout Hall Of Fame.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning The State Board Of Private Career Education.

Sponsor: Harmon Jeffress

Amending The Arkansas Constitution To Allow A County To Abolish The Township Office Of Constable If Approved By A Vote Of The People.

Sponsor: Sue Madison

To Ensure That Parents And Guardians Have Access To All Appropriate Educational Records Of Their Dependents.

Sponsor: Missy Irvin

To Promote Competition, Increase Quality, And Decrease Costs In The Health Insurance Market.

Sponsor: Missy Irvin

To Regulate Notice To Political Candidates Concerning Rules Of Ballot Eligibility.

Sponsor: Missy Irvin

To Regulate Conflicts Of Interest With Public Officials And Public Entities.

Sponsor: Michael Lamoureux

To Identify And Define The Congressional Districts For 2011 -- 2020.

Sponsor: Bill Pritchard

Concerning The Hotel And Restaurant Tax.

Sponsor: Mary Salmon

Regarding The Carrying Of Concealed Handguns In Church Or Other Place Of Worship.

Sponsor: Jason Rapert

To Amend The Law Regarding The Regulatory Authority Of The Division Of Behavioral Services Within The Department Of Human Services.

Sponsor: Michael Lamoureux

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning The Regulation Of Tobacco Products.

Sponsor: John Vines

To Amend The Laws Governing Unclaimed Property.

Sponsor: Mike Patterson

To Make Technical Corrections To Title 5 And Title 16 Of The Arkansas Code.

Sponsor: Jim Luker

Regarding The Offense Of Stalking And To Establish Civil Liability For Stalking.

Sponsor: Henry Wilkins

Regarding A Pawn Broker Or Pawn Shop Purchasing Precious Metals.

Sponsor: Kim Hammer

To Create The State Board Of Cosmetology And Declaring An Emergency.

Sponsor: Bill Sample

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Polling Places For School Elections.

Sponsor: Mary L. Slinkard

To Create The Offense Of Smothering Or Strangulation.

Sponsor: Leslee Post

To Amend The Arkansas Retail Pet Store Consumer Protection Act Of 1991.

Sponsor: Bill Sample

Concerning The Waste Tire Grant Program.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

To Merge The Arkansas Catfish Promotion Board With The Arkansas Agriculture Department.

Sponsor: Stephanie Flowers

To Honor The Hard Work And Dedication Of Bob Abbott On Behalf Of All Persons Afflicted By A Kidney Disease Or Disorder.

Sponsor: Stephanie Flowers

To Amend Certain Statutes To Improve The Efficiency Of The Arkansas Local Police And Fire Retirement System.

Sponsor: Mark Perry

The Public Grant Disclosure And Availability Act.

Sponsor: Missy Irvin

To Merge The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board With The Arkansas Agriculture Department.

Sponsor: Stephanie Flowers

To Amend The Arkansas Tourism Development Act.

Sponsor: Eddie Williams

Amending The Uniform Controlled Substances Act Concerning Certain Criminal Penalties.

Sponsor: Sue Madison

To Prohibit Insurers From Requiring The Purchase Of Life Insurance To Obtain Health Insurance.

Sponsor: Eddie Williams

To Exclude From The Term "employment" Services Performed By Individuals In Private Homes For Elderly, Infirm, Or Disabled Individuals When The Person Was Referred By A Home-care Referral Service.

Sponsor: Jake Files

Concerning National School Lunch State Categorical Funding.

Sponsor: Tim Summers

An Act To Require Notice To Property Owners And Registered Voters Who Live Within Three Miles Of A Proposed New Motor Vehicle Racing Facility.

Sponsor: Stephen Meeks

Regarding Access To Medical Records.

Sponsor: Steve Harrelson

To Amend The Law Concerning The Arkansas Towing And Recovery Board, Possessory Liens On Motor Vehicles Related To Towing And Storage, And Foreclosure Of Possessory Liens On Motor Vehicles Related To Towing And Storage.

Sponsor: Bill Sample

To Honor The United States Marshals And Their Role In Arkansas History And To Support The United States Marshals Museum In Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Sponsor: Jake Files

To Require License Plates To Be Displayed On The Rear Of Dump Trucks And Prohibit Signs That Purport To Disclaim Liability For Damage Caused From The Load Carried By The Dump Truck.

Sponsor: Leslee Post

An Act To Authorize Circuit Courts To Order Mental Health Services For The Children Of Incarcerated Adults.

Sponsor: Garry Smith

To Repeal The Check-cashers Act, § 23-52-101 Et Seq. And To Protect Consumers From Unlawful Interest Rates.

Sponsor: Jim Nickels

Concerning The Real-time Electronic Log Book For A Pharmacy To Record Purchases Of Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine, And Phenylpropanolamine.

Sponsor: Mary Salmon

An Act To Amend Various Provisions Of The Arkansas Sewage Disposal Systems.

Sponsor: Gilbert Baker

To Establish A Prize-linked Savings Account Program Operated By The Arkansas Lottery Commission And Authorize Financial Institutions In Arkansas To Participate In The Prize-linked Savings Account Program.

Sponsor: Robert Thompson

An Act To Amend The Law Concerning The State's Medicaid Program.

Sponsor: Missy Irvin

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning The Establishment Of The Four Congressional Districts.

Sponsor: Clark Hall

To Allow An Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer Appointed As A Reserve Law Enforcement Officer To Administer Blood Alcohol Tests And To Operate A Device To Detect Excessive Speeding.

Sponsor: Jason Rapert

In Respectful Memory Of Mr. James Marvin Park And In Recognition Of His Contributions To The State Of Arkansas And His Local Community.

Sponsor: Davy Carter

To Require A School District To Provide In-service Training To Licensed School Personnel Concerning Child Maltreatment.

Sponsor: Jonathan Dismang

To Amend The Requirements For Forming A School Board Of Directors After Annexation Or Consolidation.

Sponsor: Randy Stewart

To Promote The Health And Safety Of Students In Public School Athletic Activities Through The Use Of Athletic Trainers And Professional Development For Coaches.

Sponsor: Keith Ingram

Regarding The Theft Of Utility Property.

Sponsor: Kim Hammer

An Act To Amend The Membership Of The Arkansas Hiv-aids Minority Task Force.

Sponsor: Fred Allen

Concerning The Affairs Of Certain Improvement Districts

Sponsor: Ed Garner

To Exempt A Wholesale Manufacturer Of Beer From Paying Sales And Use Tax On Kegs Used To Sell Beer Wholesale.

Sponsor: Ed Garner

To Amend Provisions Of The Arkansas Code Concerning Excessive Student Absences From Public School.

Sponsor: James McLean

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Certain Disclosures By A Member Of A County Board Of Election Commissioners.

Sponsor: Bryan King

For A Study Of Lignite And The Funding Of Lignite Research.

Sponsor: Garry Smith

To Ensure The Constitutionality Of Notice And To Require That Putative Fathers Be Provided Notice Before An Adoption In Certain Circumstances; To Amend Provisions Of The Adoption Code.

Sponsor: Sue Madison

Making Certain Technical Amendments To Title 16.

Sponsor: Mary L. Slinkard

To Authorize The Creation Of The Southern Arkansas University School Of Veterinary Medicine.

Sponsor: Garry Smith

Establishing Advisory, Mock Legislative Sessions Concerning Disability Issues And To Authorize Assistance To Conduct The Mock Legislative Sessions.

Sponsor: Tracy Steele

To Allow A Student Graduation Credit For One-half Unit Of Physical Education And One-half Unit Of Health And Safety Education For Completing A Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Program.

Sponsor: David Sanders

An Act For The North Arkansas College Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Funds For Voting Systems.

Sponsor: Mary L. Slinkard

An Act For The Arkansas State University - Mountain Home Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

Concerning Admission Standards For State-supported Institutions Of Higher Education; And For Other Purposes.

Sponsor: Johnnie Roebuck

An Act For The National Park Community College Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

Concerning Websites To Ascertain The Expenditure Data Of State-supported Institutions Of Higher Education.

Sponsor: Ed Garner

To Promote Energy Efficiency And Conservation.

Sponsor: Robert Altes

To Create The Non-legislative Commission On The Study Of Landlord-tenant Laws.

Sponsor: James Word

To Establish The Regional Educational Career Alternative School System For Adjudicated Youth.

Sponsor: Jack Crumbly

To Amend The Laws Regarding Private Club Permits.

Sponsor: Bobby Pierce

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Deadlines Applicable To Certain Elections.

Sponsor: Mary L. Slinkard

An Act For The Secretary Of State Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The Office Of Attorney General Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The Department Of Health Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

To Clarify Funding Formula Calculations For State-supported Institutions Of Higher Education And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Gilbert Baker

Regarding The Time Period After Which A Person May File For Executive Clemency.

Sponsor: Mike Patterson

To Require Fiscal Impact Statements For Proposed Bills Amending The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Act, § 23-115-101 Et Seq.

Sponsor: Barry Hyde

To Require Advertisements For Gambling Activities To Include Information Concerning Compulsive Gambling Disorders.

Sponsor: Fred Allen

To Provide For The Research And Analysis Of Postsecondary Student Data To Inform The General Assembly For Its Deliberations Concerning Scholarships For Higher Education; To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Barry Hyde

An Act To Require That All Facilities That Perform Ten Or More Abortions Each Month Shall Be Licensed By The Department Of Health.

Sponsor: Butch Wilkins

To Repeal Provisions Of Arkansas Law Pertaining To Supplemental Personal Services Required By A State Agency.

Sponsor: Andrea Lea

To Clarify The Law Regarding The Lowering Of State Flags When A Member Of The Armed Services Is Killed In Action.

Sponsor: Bobby Pierce

An Act For The Southern Arkansas University Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The Northwest Arkansas Community College Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The Department Of Arkansas State Police Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

To Clarify The Interpretation Of Terms Relating To Sustainable Agriculture.

Sponsor: Lane Jean

Regarding Revenue Allocation In Counties With More Than One Judicial District.

Sponsor: Bryan King

To Abolish The Common-law Doctrine Of Necessaries.

Sponsor: Davy Carter

An Act For The Health Services Permit Agency Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act Regarding The Funding Of Public Defenders.

Sponsor: Marshall Wright

An Act For The Department Of Correction Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The Cossatot Community College Of The University Of Arkansas Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The Uams - Reynolds Center On Aging, Boozman College Of Public Health, Ark. Biosciences Institute & The Area Health Ed. Center In Helena Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The Department Of Human Services - Division Of County Operations Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

To Clarify Funding For Isolated School Districts.

Sponsor: Michael Lamoureux

Proposing An Amendment To The Arkansas Constitution Concerning Financial Reform For Counties And Municipalities.

Sponsor: Jake Files

Regarding The Prohibition Against A Sex Offender Working With Children.

Sponsor: Henry Wilkins

To Amend The Arkansas Opportunity Public School Choice Act Of 2004.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

To Protect The Health And Safety Of Public School Students Who Suffer From Diabetes By Providing For Certain School Personnel To Be Trained In The Administration Of Glucagon.

Sponsor: Donna Hutchinson

An Act For The Department Of Workforce Services Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

A Temporary One-half Percent Sales And Use Tax For State Highways And Bridges And County And City Roads, Bridges And Other Surface Transportation With State Revenues Securing Four-lane Highway Construction And Improvement Bonds

Sponsor: Jonathan Barnett

An Act To Make Various Corrections To Title 5 Of The Arkansas Code Of 1987 Concerning Criminal Offenses.

Sponsor: Sue Madison

To Authorize The Agent Of An Insurance Company To Move A Total-loss Vehicle From A Storage Facility.

Sponsor: Allen Kerr

To Make Various Corrections To Title 16 Of The Arkansas Code Of 1987 Concerning The Courts.

Sponsor: Sue Madison

To Authorize Electronic Traffic Tickets.

Sponsor: Fred Allen

To Expand The Objectives Of Teachers' Professional Development Plans.

Sponsor: Joyce Elliott

An Act For The Southeast Arkansas College Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The War Memorial Stadium Commission Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

To Specify The Colors Of The State Flag And Require That It Be Made In The United States.

Sponsor: Donna Hutchinson

An Act For The Department Of Human Services - Division Of Developmental Disabilities Services Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences - Radiation Therapy Institutes General Improvement Appropriation.

Sponsor: Mary Salmon

Concerning The Inclusion Of Service Sinks In Certain Buildings.

Sponsor: Jake Files

An Act To Include School Principals, Athletic Coaches, And Counselors Among Persons Who Are Guilty Of Sexual Assault In The Second Degree For Sexual Contact With A Student Less Than Twenty-one (21) Years Of Age.

Sponsor: Percy Malone

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning The Authority Of A State Agency To Impose Fees And Penalties.

Sponsor: Percy Malone

An Act For The Arkansas Geographic Information Office - Statewide Parcel Mapping Grant Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Larry Teague

To Amend The Arkansas Opportunity Public School Choice Act Of 2004.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

To Allow A District Court To Administer A Drug Court Program, Preside Over A Probation Supervision Program, Or Preside Over A Parole Supervision Program In Certain Circumstances.

Sponsor: Jim Luker

An Act For The Department Of Human Services - Division Of Medical Services Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The University Of Arkansas At Monticello Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The Department Of Human Services - Division Of Behavioral Health Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The Department Of Career Education - Arkansas Rehabilitation Services Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The South Arkansas Community College Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

To Exempt Horseshoeing, Training, Semen Services, Selling Medicines For Treatment Of Animal Diseases, And Nonsurgical Artificial Insemination From The Arkansas Veterinary Medical Practice Act.

Sponsor: Charles Collins

Concerning The Procedures For Annexation Of Surrounded Land By A Municipality.

Sponsor: Mary L. Slinkard

An Act For The Department Of Education Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The Department Of Education Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The Department Of Human Services - Division Of Aging And Adult Services Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The Arkansas Science And Technology Authority Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The Department Of Human Services - Administration Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning The Number Of Voting Booths At Polling Sites.

Sponsor: Barry Hyde

To Amend Section 5 Of Act 590 Of 2011 To Authorize The Federal Savings Bank To Serve As Trustees Of Cemetery Maintenance Funds.

Sponsor: Percy Malone

To Regulate The Electronic Recording Law.

Sponsor: Steve Harrelson

To Improve The Effectiveness Of Public School Alternative Learning Environments.

Sponsor: Jimmy Jeffress

An Act For The Arkansas Beef Council Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The Department Of Career Education Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The University Of Arkansas Community College At Batesville Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning The Residential Building Contractors Committee And To Amend The Name Of The Residential Building Contractors Committee.

Sponsor: Nate Bell

An Act To Require Prepayment Of Arkansas Compensating Use Tax On The Same Basis As Prepayment Of Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Larry Teague

Professional Development For Special Education Teachers And Teachers Who Teach Students With Disabilities.

Sponsor: Mary Salmon

An Act For The State Board Of Pharmacy Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

To Establish The Teacher Excellence And Support System And Align Current Law Concerning Professional Development And Teacher Fair Dismissal With The System.

Sponsor: Johnnie Roebuck

An Act For The Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

To Assure Due Process And Provide Administrative Simplification In Department Of Human Services Adjudications.

Sponsor: Jim Luker

An Act To Make An Appropriation For The Payment Of Additional Approved Claims Against The State.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act To Make Various Corrections To Title 25 Of The Arkansas Code Of 1987 Concerning State Government.

Sponsor: Sue Madison

An Act For The Contractors Licensing Board Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The Arkansas State University - Beebe Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

To Amend The Arkansas Retirement Community Program Act.

Sponsor: Bruce Westerman

Concerning The Receipt Of Absentee Ballots By Designated Bearers.

Sponsor: Tommy Baker

An Act For The Riverside Vocational Technical School Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

To Amend Public School Funding Amounts And Provide Resources For Educational Adequacy And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Keith Ingram

An Act For The Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The Department Of Finance And Administration - Alcoholic Beverage Control Division Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The Department Of Higher Education Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The Department Of Human Services - Medicaid Expansion Program Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The Mid-south Community College Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

To Amend The Authority Of And Specify The Date For The Department Of Education To Pay The Licensed Speech-language Pathologist Bonus.

Sponsor: Toni Bradford

An Act For The University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The University Of Arkansas And The Division Of Agriculture - Arkansas Biosciences Institutes Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

To Amend The Statute Regarding Installment Payments For Fines.

Sponsor: David Burnett

An Act For The Arkansas Corn And Grain Sorghum Promotion Board Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

To Make Various Corrections To Title 20 Of The Arkansas Code Of 1987 Concerning Public Health And Welfare.

Sponsor: Sue Madison

An Act For The Auditor Of State - Deputy Prosecuting Attorneysappropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

Concerning The Wildlife Observation Trails Pilot Program And The Wildlife Recreation Facilities Pilot Program.

Sponsor: Robert Moore

To Revise Arkansas Law Concerning Members Of The County Board Of Election Commissioners.

Sponsor: Josh Johnston

To Amend The Law Concerning Removal Of Certain Elected Municipal Officials.

Sponsor: Johnnie Roebuck

To Amend The Medicaid Fraud False Claims Act; To Encourage And Assist The Recovery Of Moneys Fraudulently Received From The State Medicaid Program; To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Jeremy Hutchinson

An Act For The University Of Arkansas Community College At Morrilton Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The Land Department Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

To Amend The Utility Facility Environmental And Economic Protection Act; To Clarify Requirements For Major Utility Facilities; To Declare An Emergency; And To Make Technical Corrections.

Sponsor: David Powers

Concerning Temporary Appointments By A Board Of Civil Service Commissioners.

Sponsor: Greg Leding

To Provide That Persons With Developmental Disabilities Have Equal Access To Medicaid Personal Care Services In Designated Residential Settings.

Sponsor: Jonathan Dismang

An Act To Create A Cultural Competence Interim Study.

Sponsor: Joyce Elliott

In Recognition Of The Arkansas Military Veterans Hall Of Fame.

Sponsor: Lane Jean

To Allow Global Positioning Devices On Certain State-owned Vehicles And To Allow Record Keeping Regarding Travel In Certain State-owned Vehicles.

Sponsor: Missy Irvin

An Act For The Black River Technical College Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

To Amend The Child Maltreatment Act.

Sponsor: Sue Madison

To Amend The Law Concerning The Commissioner Of State Lands Urban Homestead Act.

Sponsor: Jerry Taylor

To Make Various Corrections To Title 11 Of The Arkansas Code Of 1987 Concerning Labor And Industrial Relations.

Sponsor: Sue Madison

To Create A Driving While Intoxicated Court Program.

Sponsor: James McLean

Concerning The Form Of Paper Ballots.

Sponsor: Kim Hendren

To Provide For The Safety And Special Needs Of A Public School Student Victimized By Another Public School Student Enrolled In The Victim's Same School.

Sponsor: Justin Harris

To Revise The Compensation Plan Under The Uniform Classification And Compensation Act For The 2011-2013 Biennial Period And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Michael Lamoureux

To Amend The Criteria For An Affidavit As To Correctness Of Account.

Sponsor: Jonathan Dismang

Regarding The Release Of An Acquitee For Mental Disease Or Defect.

Sponsor: Randy Laverty

To Allow The Multiyear Registration Of Personal-use Motor Vehicles.

Sponsor: Cecile Bledsoe

Concerning Fees Collected For Violations Of The Arkansas Hot Check Law.

Sponsor: Steve Harrelson

An Act To Require School Districts To Update School Policies When A Law Regarding Child Abuse Is Amended Or Is Added To The Arkansas Code.

Sponsor: Percy Malone

To Fill A Vacancy On The Board For An Unexpired Term Of An Elected Trustee; To Reimburse A Trustee For Reasonable Expenses To Attend An Official Board Meeting; To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Harmon Jeffress

To Require Pets Adopted Through A Pound, Shelter, Humane Organization, Or Animal Rescue Group To Be Sterilized Before The Adoption Is Complete.

Sponsor: Mary Salmon

An Act For The Arkansas Minority Health Initiative Of The Arkansas Minority Health Commission Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

To Make Changes To The Annual School Performance Report Requirements.

Sponsor: Linda Chesterfield

An Act For The Arkansas Building Authority Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act For The Arkansas Department Of Aeronautics Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

To Require Law Enforcement Agencies To Compile And Disclose Certain Statistics.

Sponsor: John Walker

To Clarify That A Member Who Elects To Receive A Refund Of Member Contributions Also Elects To Cancel Any Service Credit For Noncontributory Years; To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Harmon Jeffress

To Enhance The Effectiveness Of School District Parental Involvement Plans.

Sponsor: Stephanie Flowers

An Act For The Arkansas Student Loan Authority Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

To Clarify That The Onset Of A Disability Must Occur While Employed As An Active Member In Order To Qualify For Disability Retirement Under The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System; To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

To Amend The Procedures For The Sale Of County Property.

Sponsor: David Wyatt

To Establish The Crime Of Cyberbullying.

Sponsor: Linda Chesterfield

To Provide A Sales And Use Tax Exemption For The Arkansas Black Hall Of Fame Foundation, Inc.

Sponsor: Joyce Elliott

Prohibiting The Concealing Of A Corpse In An Offensive Manner.

Sponsor: Michael Lamoureux

To Transfer Responsibility For Collection Of Sales And Use Taxes To Sellers Engaging In The Business Of Selling Tangible Personal Property And Services In Certain Circumstances.

Sponsor: Jake Files

An Act For The Parole Board Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act To Repeal The Requirement That The Arkansas State Medical Board Make Quarterly Reports To The Public Health Committees Regarding Information Provided To Credentialing Organizations.

Sponsor: Percy Malone

To Allow The Maximum Lump-sum Death Benefit To Be Paid To Members Of The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System Who Have Accrued Fifteen (15) Years Of Contributory Service; To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Jimmy Jeffress

An Act For The Auditor Of State Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

To Amend The Law Regarding Cold War Veteran Special License Plates.

Sponsor: Larry Teague

An Act For The Department Of Education - Division Of Public School Academic Facilities And Transportation Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

To Establish A Regulatory Schedule For The Sale Of Insurance On Portable Electronics.

Sponsor: Larry Teague

An Act For The Office Of Lieutenant Governor Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

To Amend The Requirements Concerning Member Benefits Under The Local Police And Fire Pension And Relief Funds.

Sponsor: Harmon Jeffress

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Emergency Rules Promulgated Under The Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act.

Sponsor: Percy Malone

An Act For The Department Of Arkansas State Police Reappropriation.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

An Act Repealing The Lead-based Paint-hazard Act Of 1997 And Creating The Arkansas Lead-based Paint-hazard Act Of 2011.

Sponsor: Jonathan Dismang

Regarding The Collection Of The Full Bail Bond Premium And To Affirmatively Clarify That The Financing Of A Bail Bond Is Prohibited.

Sponsor: Andy Mayberry

To Amend Various Provisions Of Arkansas Code Title 6 Concerning Public Education.

Sponsor: Jimmy Jeffress

To Clarify And Regulate The Fair Mortgage Lending Act.

Sponsor: John Edwards

To Amend The Insurance Holding Company Regulatory Act.

Sponsor: Barry Hyde

To Establish A Real Estate Licensee's Responsibilities During A Real Estate Relationship.

Sponsor: Linda Tyler

An Act Concerning Sales And Use Tax Exemptions For Agricultural Equipment, Machinery, And Supplies.

Sponsor: Larry Cowling

To Allow The Insurance Commissioner To Protect Arkansans By The Continued Local Regulation Of Individual Health Insurance Coverage.

Sponsor: Barry Hyde

To Establish Consistency In The Laws Concerning Surveyors.

Sponsor: Mark Perry

An Act For The Department Of Human Services - Division Of Behavioral Health - Community Mental Health Center Grants General Improvement Appropriation.

Sponsor: Kathy Webb

To Enact The Mandated Health Benefits Review Act.

Sponsor: Bryan King

To Reinstate The Penalties That Were In Effect From 1991 To 2009 For A Person Who Drives An Unregistered Motor Vehicle.

Sponsor: Darrin Williams

To Amend The Tax On Dyed Distillate Special Fuels Used For Off-road Purposes.

Sponsor: Bryan King

To Enact The Affordable Health Insurance Act.

Sponsor: Bryan King

To Prohibit The Distribution Of Insurance Premium Tax Moneys To Inactive Fire Departments.

Sponsor: Keith Ingram

To Amend The Minority Business Economic Development Act To Include Service-disabled Veterans.

Sponsor: John Edwards

To Gradually Reduce The Sales And Use Tax Levied On Natural Gas And Electricity Used By Manufacturers And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Larry Cowling

An Act For The Mid-south Community College - Arkansas Delta Training And Education Consortium Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Jim Luker

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Embalmers, Funeral Directors, And Funeral Establishments.

Sponsor: James McLean

An Act For The Department Of Human Services - Division Of Aging And Adult Services - Area Agencies On Aging And Community-based Senior Service Grants General Improvement Appropriation.

Sponsor: Bruce Holland

Regarding Records Kept By The State Crime Laboratory.

Sponsor: John Edwards

To Clarify Payment Requirements For The Redemption Of Tax-delinquent Lands.

Sponsor: Jonathan Dismang

An Act To Require Health Benefit Plans To Provide Coverage For The Treatment Of Morbid Obesity.

Sponsor: Jimmy Jeffress

An Act To Establish The Alzheimer's Advisory Council.

Sponsor: Butch Wilkins

To Clarify The Grounds And Procedures For Setting Aside A Sale Of Tax-delinquent Lands.

Sponsor: Jonathan Dismang

An Act For The Arkansas Science And Technology Authority General Improvement Appropriation.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

Regarding The Damaging Or Defacing Of Property By A Minor.

Sponsor: Jon Woods

An Act For The Department Of Human Services - Grants Community Based Programs General Improvement Appropriation.

Sponsor: Joyce Elliott

Regarding A Delinquency Proceeding.

Sponsor: David Powers

To Require Additional Information And To Encourage Loss Mitigation And Loan Modifications Before Initiating A Statutory Foreclosure.

Sponsor: Tiffany Rogers

To Allow A School District To Keep Any Excess Uniform Rate Of Tax Collection Revenues That Remain After Fully Funding Student Foundation Funding For The School District From The Uniform Rate Of Tax Collection.

Sponsor: Bryan King

To Make Various Corrections To Title 17 Of The Arkansas Code Of 1987 Concerning The Regulation Of Professions, Occupations, And Businesses.

Sponsor: Sue Madison

To Create A Loan Repayment Program For Out-of-state Veterinary Medical Education At The Mississippi State University College Of Veterinary Medicine And To Provide Loan Forgiveness For Veterinarians In Some Circumstances.

Sponsor: Jeremy Gillam

To Clarify The Civil Jurisdiction, Penalties, And Scope Of The Real Estate License Law And To Make Technical Corrections.

Sponsor: Jake Files

To Implement Measures To Deter Minors From Using Tobacco Products.

Sponsor: Eddie Williams

An Act For The Department Of Career Education General Improvement Appropriation.

Sponsor: Joyce Elliott

Honoring Jim Gaston As The Arkansas Business Executive Of The Year And For His Pending Induction Into The Arkansas State University-mountain Home Trout Hall Of Fame.

Sponsor: Karen Hopper

An Act For The Department Of Finance And Administration - Division Of Racing Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

To Amend The Arkansas Capitol Grounds Monument And Memorial Preservation Fund And To Declare An Emergency

Sponsor: Bill Sample

To Create The Arkansas Great Places Program.

Sponsor: Kelley Linck

To Clarify The Notice Requirements And Remedies For Defective Notice In The Sale Of Tax-delinquent Land.

Sponsor: Jonathan Dismang

An Act Concerning The Assessment Of Mineral Interests.

Sponsor: Larry Teague

To Amend The Laws Regarding The Vesting Of Hunting Or Fishing Rights In Leased Farmlands.

Sponsor: Michael Lamoureux

To Amend The Law Related To Temporary Tags Issued To The Purchasers Of Motor Vehicles.

Sponsor: Bryan King

To Regulate Exemptions Of The Real Estate Licensing Law.

Sponsor: Mike Patterson

An Act To Specify Minimum And Maximum Unemployment Benefits And To Amend Requirements For Receiving Unemployment Benefits For Discharge For Absenteeism, Misconduct, And Failure To Accept Suitable Work.

Sponsor: Jonathan Dismang

To Allow Local County Governments To Negotiate With Commercial Interests Seeking Mass Copying Of Public Records.

Sponsor: Steve Harrelson

An Act For The University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences - Reynolds Institute On Aging General Improvement Appropriation.

Sponsor: Bill Pritchard

To Clarify The Requirements For A Person To Be Eligible For Tax Exemptions Under § 26-3-306 And To Clarify The Requirements For Disabled Veterans To Be Eligible For Tax Exemptions.

Sponsor: Randy Stewart

To Allow The Issuance Of Public Liquor By The Drink Permits Without A Referendum Election.

Sponsor: Darrin Williams

An Act For The Institutions Of Higher Education - And The Department Of Higher Education;reappropriation.

Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee

Commending Hugh Mcclain On His Induction Into The Arkansas Agriculture Hall Of Fame.

Sponsor: Karen Hopper

To Enhance Safe Passenger Transportation.

Sponsor: John Edwards

To Authorize The Issuance, Renewal, And Replacement Of Special License Plates For Conservation Districts; To Have The Fund-raising Proceeds Directed To The Arkansas Association Of Conservation Districts.

Sponsor: Larry Teague

Regarding The Revocation Of A Person's Parole Under Certain Circumstances.

Sponsor: Efrem Elliott

To Require Certain Criminal Sentences For Youthful Offenders Eighteen Years Of Age Or Older But Younger Than Twenty-one Years Of Age.

Sponsor: Efrem Elliott

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Fire Extinguishers, Fixed Fire Protection Systems, And Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems.

Sponsor: Barry Hyde

To Include Other Media In Shield Provisions Regarding Disclosure Of Sources.

Sponsor: Jake Files

To Provide That Victim/witness Coordinators Are State Employees.

Sponsor: David Powers

Concerning The Membership Of A Municipal Port Authority And To Declare An Emergency.

Sponsor: Allen Kerr

To Amend The Arkansas Energy Reorganization And Policy Act As It Pertains To The Promulgation Of Rules By The Arkansas Energy Office.

Sponsor: Jimmy Jeffress

An Act To Amend The Equity Investment Tax Credit.

Sponsor: Keith Ingram

An Act To Create The Developmental Disabilities Council.

Sponsor: Debra Hobbs

To Limit The Use Of State-owned Or State-leased Motor Vehicles For Official State Purposes.

Sponsor: John Edwards

To Expand The Methods By Which Jury Pools Are Selected.

Sponsor: Johnnie Roebuck

Regarding The Illegal Disbursement Of Funds By A Judge And Regarding The Prohibition Against Payments To A Public Defender Or Prosecuting Attorney.

Sponsor: John Walker

To Amend The Laws Regarding The Violation Of Orders Of Protection.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

To Congratulate The Rivercrest High School Basketball Team For Its Excellent Season And 3a State Championship.

Sponsor: Tommy Baker

An Act To Create An Opt-out Hiv Screening Program.

Sponsor: Fred Allen

To Clarify Certain Provisions Of The Petroleum Storage Tank Trust Fund Act.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

Concerning The Scholastic Audit Of Public Schools.

Sponsor: Johnnie Roebuck

To Enhance The Regulation Of Health Care Providers; To Clarify The Requirements For Health Care Providers That Are Not Subject To The Jurisdiction Of The Insurance Commissioner.

Sponsor: Jim Nickels

An Act To Exempt Alcohol And Drug Abuse Treatment Centers From Health Facilities Services Licensing.

Sponsor: Tim Summers

To Authorize The Creation And Issuance Of The Prostate Cancer Awareness Special License Plate.

Sponsor: Fred Allen

To Require Foreign Language As A Requirement For Eligibility For An Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship.

Sponsor: Randy Stewart

To Establish The College And Career Coaches Program; To Assure Access To A College And Career Coach For All Students In Grades Seven Through Twelve (7-12).

Sponsor: Andy Mayberry

To Keep Arkansas Competitive By Promoting Funding For Economic Development Projects And To Authorize The Levy Of Local Sales And Use Taxes To Fund Economic Development Projects.

Sponsor: Keith Ingram

To Allow A Certificate Of Title To Be Issued For A Motor Vehicle That Was Manufactured In This State By A Small Volume Manufacturer.

Sponsor: Johnny Key

To Regulate Fee Awards For Legal Services In Workers' Compensation Cases.

Sponsor: Jim Nickels

To Provide K-12 Scholarships For Economically Disadvantaged Children Through A Corporate Income Tax Credit.

Sponsor: Robert Altes

Jonathan's Law: To Establish Safety Standards For Anchoring Soccer Goals On Playgrounds And Other Recreation Areas.

Sponsor: Donna Hutchinson

To Require That A Public School Concurrent Enrollment Student Be Counted Only Once For Purposes Of Student Membership In Public School Funding Or Student Semester Credit Hours In Higher Education Funding.

Sponsor: Jim Nickels

Declaring An Emergency To Conform Certain State Banking Laws To Federal Banking Law; To Regulate The Establishment Of Branch Facilities Within The State Of Arkansas And The United States.

Sponsor: Jeremy Hutchinson

To Give Priority For An Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship To A Student Whose Parent Was A Member Of The United States Armed Forces And Was Killed While Performing Military Duty.

Sponsor: Andy Mayberry

To Amend The Definition Of Exempt Commodities And Services Under The Arkansas Procurement Law.

Sponsor: Mary Salmon

To Exempt A Hearing Instrument Recommended By An Audiologist From The Sales And Use Tax.

Sponsor: Tim Summers

To Amend Title 5, Chapter 73 Of The Arkansas Code Concerning The Possession And Use Of Weapons.

Sponsor: Randy Stewart

To Make Various Corrections To Title 9 Of The Arkansas Code Concerning Family Law.

Sponsor: Sue Madison

To Amend Title 5, Chapter 73 Of The Arkansas Code Concerning The Possession And Use Of Weapons.

Sponsor: Randy Stewart

An Act To Amend The Arkansas Code To Clarify The Provisions Concerning The Salt Water Disposal System Tax Credit.

Sponsor: Bill Sample

To Regulate Employee Salaries For The Department Of Correction, Including Straight Time, Overtime, And Holiday Compensation.

Sponsor: Jim Nickels

An Act To Make Various Changes To The Workforce Investment Act.

Sponsor: Fred Allen

To Amend Motor Fuel, Distillate Special Fuel, And Liquified Gas Special Fuel Provisions And To Provide An Exemption To Allow Disclosure Of Motor Fuel Tax Information To Bonding Companies.

Sponsor: Jake Files

The Arkansas Carbon Dioxide Storage Act.

Sponsor: Jonathan Barnett

An Act To Define Arkansas Red Counties And To Establish A Reporting System.

Sponsor: Jack Crumbly

An Act To Establish A Cause Of Action Against Third Parties Who Conduct Background Checks And Release Erroneous Information.

Sponsor: Jim Nickels

To Allow Delinquent Taxes, Penalty, And Interest Owed To The Department Of Finance And Administration To Be Paid From The Proceeds Of Tax Delinquent Land Sales.

Sponsor: Jake Files

An Act To Limit Forensic Examinations Of Allegedly Abused Children To Child Safety Centers.

Sponsor: Percy Malone