Legislative summary

— This is a summary list of bills (by bill number, lead sponsor and title) introduced through Tuesday in the 89th 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 HB1042, Bell - An act to amend the laws concerning eminent domain.

HB1043, Bell - To amend Arkansas law to permit a reward to a state employee when a report under the Arkansas Whistle-blower Act results in a savings of state funds.

HB1044, Bell - To enact the “Mileage Reimbursement Fairness Act.” HB1076, Ratliff - To amend Arkansas law concerning the administrative consolidation of school districts.

HB1098, Harris - To modify the deÿ nition of “child” under the Child Maltreatment Act.

HB1099, Cozart - To require all pawnshops and pawnbrokers to verify the ownership of items a pawnshop or pawnbroker purchases or otherwise obtains in the course of business.

HB1100, B. Wilkins - To prohibit health insurance exchange policies from offering coverage for abortions except through a separate rider.

HB1101, Kerr - To amend the law concerning the employment of a terminated employee; to require an employee returning to employment and an employer that participates in a state-supported retirement system to make contributions.

HB1108, Broadaway - To allow a referendum election by ordinance regarding Sunday sales of alcohol in a city, town or county.

HB1109, Broadaway - To amend the law concerning speciÿc Alcoholic Beverage Control permits related to restaurants; to declare an emergency and make technical corrections.

HB1110, Broadaway - To allowthe deputy director of education of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Administration Division to enter and search a licensed premise, to inspect records and seize contraband.

SENATE SB92, Hickey - An act to amend the limitations period for certain sex crimes involving minors.

SB93, L. Chesterfield - To require a study of the readiness and capabilities of public schools for preventing and responding to acts of violence against students and school personnel at school.

SB94, Files - To give county law library boards discretion in the disposal of certain personal property.

SB95, J. Key - An act to certify emergency medical responders.

SB96, J. Woods - To clarify the fee for transcripts from the circuit court clerk.

SB101, Files - To establish the Arkansas Video Service Act; and to declare an emergency.

Front Section, Pages 7 on 01/23/2013

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