Legislative summary

This is a summary list of bills (by bill number, lead sponsor and title) introduced through Friday in the 90th General Assembly, except for appropriation bills, which, along with other bills and resolutions, may be found at the legislative website: www.arkleg.state.ar.us

HOUSE

HB1489, Jean -- To amend the maximum benefit period and weekly benefit amount under the Department of Workforce Services Law.

HB1490, Ballinger -- To revise certain eminent domain laws that arise out of property rights secured under the Arkansas Constitution, Article 2, § 22.

HB1491, D. Whitaker -- To allow a nonprofit hospital to operate a dental clinic.

HB1492, Bentley -- To repeal the Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace Act; to repeal the Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace Legislative Oversight Committee; and to amend certain laws referring to the Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace.

HB1493, Eads -- To revise and update laws for the efficient operation of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority; and to declare an emergency.

HB1495, D. Douglas -- To allow a school district the option of allowing advertising on school buses.

HB1496, Lampkin -- To clarify the effect of Act 1333 of 2013 on disposal fees, funds, and reports regarding approved computer and electronic equipment recycling programs.

HB1497, Lampkin -- To clarify the law regarding applications, grants and grant funds for the Waste Tire Program.

HB1502, Fielding -- To amend the law concerning county cost-of-living adjustments.

HB1503, Rushing -- Concerning the carrying of a concealed handgun by a concealed-carry licensee in public housing.

HB1504, Rushing -- Concerning continuing education requirements for real estate licensees.

HB1505, M. Gray -- Concerning the carrying of a concealed handgun on certain public property as well as in certain publicly maintained parking lots by a concealed-carry licensee.

HB1506, D. Meeks -- Concerning sex offender disclosure and notification of nursing homes.

HB1515, Leding -- Concerning on-campus standards for accreditation of Arkansas public schools and school districts.

HB1516, Leding -- To promote transparency in lotteries conducted by public charter schools.

HB1519, Hammer -- To amend the law concerning the rural fire protection service of the Arkansas Forestry Commission.

NOTABLE RESOLUTIONS

HCR1007, Davis -- Recognizing the Rev. Chris Kinzler, first responders, aid organizations and the community for their efforts after the April 27 tornado.

HR1028, Murdock -- To commend Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. for its service work and contributions to its communities; and to designate March 12, 2015, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the Arkansas Capitol.

SENATE

SB645, J. Hendren -- To amend the law concerning the authority of the Arkansas Public Service Commission; to allow a public utility to obtain additional property of certain entities; and to clarify the impact of an exemption by a public utility.

SB646, J. Hutchinson -- To amend the law regarding microbrewery restaurants and native brewers; to authorize small brewery sales at off-premises retail sites; and to declare an emergency.

SB649, Hester -- To amend the law regarding annexation elections.

Metro on 02/28/2015

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