This is a summary list of some of the bills (by bill number, lead sponsor and title) introduced through Monday in the 90th General Assembly. The regular deadline for filing bills was Monday. The other non-appropriation bills will run later this week. All bills and resolutions may be found at the legislative website: www.arkleg.state.ar.us
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HB1754 V. Flowers -- To amend the law concerning guardianship subsidies awarded by the Department of Human Services; to clarify the rights of certain juveniles in the custody of the Department of Human Services; and to declare an emergency.
HB1755 V. Flowers -- To require notice of a child maltreatment allegation be given to a private school or a parent in certain circumstances; and to verify how to respond to a subpoena duces tecum.
HB1756 Dotson -- To allow a taxpayer to appeal a final determination or assessment of state taxes by paying a bond equal to a portion of the delinquent taxes due.
HB1757 Davis -- To amend provisions of the Arkansas Code concerning the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program -- Part 2.
HB1758 Davis -- To modify the requirements for a personal finance course.
HB1759 Davis -- To amend provisions of the Arkansas Code concerning public education.
HB1760 Tosh -- Concerning the possession of a Schedule I, Schedule II, or Schedule III controlled substance when the controlled substance is inside a person's body.
HB1761 Neal -- To clarify and restore the law in temporary total disability benefit determinations and employee misconduct as a basis for termination under the Workers' Compensation Law that resulted from initiated Act No. 4 of 1948.
HB1762 B. Smith -- To create the offense of female genital mutilation.
HB1763 Sullivan -- To increase the filing fee for a divorce action; and to provide funding for rehabilitative services for certain victims of crime.
HB1764 Sullivan -- To provide a safe harbor for victims of certain criminal offenses.
HB1765 Sullivan -- To create an anti-human-trafficking license plate.
HB1766 Sullivan -- Concerning the criminal penalties and sentences for persons convicted of patronizing a prostitute or other similar offense.
HB1767 Sullivan -- To establish a human-trafficking call center; and concerning the report of human trafficking offenses to law enforcement.
HB1768 Shepherd -- To amend the Workers' Compensation Law enacted by initiated Act 4 of 1948 and to declare an emergency.
HB1769 Shepherd -- Regarding the salaries of personnel and other requirements of various district courts.
HB1770 Shepherd -- Concerning the regulation of aeronautics; to restrict the use of unmanned aircraft systems under certain circumstances; and to provide for criminal penalties and civil liability.
HB1771 Shepherd -- To amend the methods of collecting delinquent taxes, penalties, and interest on mineral interests.
HB1772 J. Mayberry -- To amend the law concerning the discount available to taxpayers for prompt submission of sales taxes returns and payments.
HB1773 Lowery -- To establish the Transportation Network Company Services Act; and to regulate a transportation network company and transportation network company services.
HB1774 Lowery -- Concerning the recording of a conversation.
HB1775 J. Mayberry -- To prohibit the collection of interchange fees on certain taxes and fees; and to amend the discount available to taxpayers for prompt submission of sales taxes returns.
HB1776 Lampkin -- To amend the Solid Waste Management and Recycling Fund Act regarding the collection of funds for the Computer and Electronic Equipment Recycling Program.
HB1777 Tosh -- Permitting a process server to access certain utility company or utility system information.
HB1778 Tosh -- To require a state-supported institution of higher education that requires completion of an essay for an institutional scholarship to retain the essay for one (1) year.
HB1779 Tosh -- To amend the way the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program -- Part 2 award amounts are distributed.
HB1780 Tosh -- To amend provisions of Title 6 of the Arkansas Code concerning the teacher excellence and support system.
HB1781 Hickerson -- To reduce the size of the State Highway System.
HB1782 Jean -- To amend the laws concerning unclaimed property; to amend the time periods for the presumption of abandonment of unclaimed property; and to amend the reporting requirements related to abandoned mineral proceeds.
HB1783 Drown -- To establish the Military Fraud Act.
HB1784 Baltz -- To make use of a hand-held wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle in a school zone a primary offense.
HB1785 Baltz -- An act to require that applicants for and recipients of public assistance test negative for illegal drug use.
HB1786 Bell -- Concerning bail bond fees.
HB1787 Bell -- Limiting the liability of a law enforcement agency for acts committed by a law enforcement officer in the agency's employment while the officer is working for a third party outside of his or her normal working hours.
HB1788 Bell -- To amend the law concerning the acquisition of real property by state agencies; and to require state agencies to consult the Arkansas Economic Development Commission's Building and Sites Database.
HB1789 D. Douglas -- To authorize the State Highway Commission to impose reasonable fines and penalties for noncompliance with State Highway Commission rules and regulations.
HB1790 Vines -- To clarify the law concerning the petition procedure for a local option election; and amending portions of the law resulting from initiated Act 1 of 1942.
HB1791 Vines -- To amend provisions of Title 6 of the Arkansas Code concerning hazing.
HB1792 Payton -- To allow a county or city governing body in a dry territory to deny the issuance of private club liquor licenses within the territory of the city or county.
HB1793 Gossage -- To amend Arkansas law concerning reimbursable expenses, per diem, and mileage compensation for members of the General Assembly.
HB1794 Gossage -- To create an income tax credit for retired law enforcement officers who work cold cases for the Department of Arkansas State Police.
HB1795 Gossage -- To amend the law concerning the number of liquor sales permits that may be issued regarding small farm wines, beer, and light wines.
HB1796 M. Gray -- Concerning special and partial censuses; and to provide authority and procedures for special and partial censuses.
HB1797 Wright -- To regulate prepaid funeral benefits contracts under the Arkansas Prepaid Funeral Benefits Law.
HB1798 Wright -- To require that the rates of a public utility for pole attachments be reasonable and uniform; to promote further broadband deployment efforts in the state; and to declare an emergency.
HB1799 B. Overbey -- To amend the law concerning compensation for unused sick leave; and to repeal the cap on a payout of unused sick leave.
HB1800 Fielding -- To create the State Board of Cosmetology; and to amend the law concerning the regulation of the cosmetology industry.
HB1801 Fielding -- To repeal motor vehicle dealer service and handling fees.
HB1802 Jett -- Concerning incentives for water resource conservation and development projects.
HB1803 Eads -- To require the State Plant Board to establish standards for and to test for diesel fuel additives that affect lubricity.
HB1804 Eubanks -- To require transparency of all state contingency fee contracts with private attorneys.
HB1805 Talley -- Concerning the role of a prosecuting attorney regarding the release of reports and analytical work performed by the State Crime Laboratory.
HB1806 Vaught -- To amend the law concerning the Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas.
HB1807 C. Douglas -- To amend the Arkansas Multi-Agency Insurance Trust Fund Act.
HB1808 C. Douglas -- To authorize paid leave of absence during a national disaster for a state or city employee simultaneously employed as a federal emergency disaster relief team employee.
HB1809 C. Douglas -- To increase fairness in eminent domain proceedings for a property owner.
HB1810 C. Douglas -- To amend the law concerning annexation of surrounded land.
HB1811 Eaves -- To amend requirements for the transportation of a child in a child passenger safety seat.
HB1812 Bell -- Providing for the creation of a Bail Bond Forfeiture Notification System; concerning the forfeiture of a bail bond when a defendant fails to appear in court; and concerning the regulation of the bail bond industry.
HB1813 Bell -- Concerning licensure and licensure requirements of a licensed bail bond agent; and to establish training requirements.
HB1814 Love -- To reform residential eviction procedures by repealing the statute authorizing criminal penalties for failure to pay rent.
HB1815 Love -- To authorize racial and ethnic impact statements; and to address racial and ethnic disparities.
HB1816 Wallace -- To establish a highway designation for GoldStar Families.
HB1817 Rushing -- To amend the laws concerning the real property transfer tax; and to clarify the laws concerning the real property transfer tax.
HB1818 Womack -- To amend various provisions of Title 6 of the Arkansas Code concerning make-up days for public schools.
HB1819 Tucker -- Concerning court reporters; concerning the regulation of court reporting.
HB1820 Tucker -- To amend the law concerning the declaration of a common nuisance.
HB1821 V. Flowers -- To establish the Arkansas Health Prevention and Workforce Wellness Act; and to promote healthy living and habits through business or employer-sponsored incentives for employees.
HB1822 Bennett -- Requiring the preparation of a constitutional issue assessment for certain bills filed with the Senate and House of Representatives.
HB1823 Dotson -- To amend the law concerning licensing, registration, and certification for certain professions; and to amend the law concerning reinstatement of licenses and certification.
HB1824 Magie -- To prohibit the use of an all products clause in a healthcare provider contract; and to declare an emergency.
HB1825 Davis -- To amend the Arkansas Amendment 82 Implementation Act.
HB1826 Davis -- To amend the law concerning assessments in suburban improvement districts.
HB1827 Lowery -- Creating the Parents' Bill of Rights; prohibiting certain actions; specifying rights; clarifying the obligations of school districts and charter schools; and prohibiting certain actions without consent of a parent or custodian.
HB1828 Lowery -- To ensure that personally identifiable information of students is protected.
HB1829 Ladyman -- To amend Arkansas law concerning the procedures to be followed when a voter requires assistance in casting his or her ballot.
HB1830 Tucker -- To require a manufacturer of certain computing, display, or printing equipment to offer a recovery program for the equipment.
HB1831 Tucker -- To amend laws concerning speed limits in construction zones.
HB1832 Richey -- To amend the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program -- Part 2; and to add provisions for prioritization of awards.
HB1833 Richey -- Concerning scenic highway designations and to redesignate the Great River Road.
HB1834 Richey -- To allow a city of the second class to authorize by ordinance the issuance of Alcoholic Beverage Control Board permits to restaurants for the sale of mixed drinks.
HB1835 Gossage -- To amend provisions of Title 6 of the Arkansas Code concerning public charter schools.
HB1836 Cozart -- To amend the Arkansas Governor's Scholars Program.
HB1837 M.J. Gray -- To amend provisions of Title 6 of the Arkansas Code concerning ACT preparatory training.
HB1838 Bennett -To amend the laws concerning agricultural programs at colleges and universities.
HB1839 Bennett -- To amend the requirements for notification to law enforcement concerning a motor vehicle accident involving property damage.
HB1840 Murdock -To amend the definitions under the Arkansas Fiscal Assessment and Accountability Program.
HB1841 Murdock -- To amend various provisions of Title 6 of the Arkansas Code concerning highly qualified teacher.
HB1842 Murdock -- To clarify terms under the Arkansas Fiscal Assessment and Accountability Program.
Metro on 03/10/2015