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HB 1003 |
Gaskill | Provides that fleeing in excess of 90 miles an hour from law enforcement pursuit automatically triggers the enhanced, Class D felony offense. |
| Bill History: |
11-15-10 H Filed 01-10-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Judiciary 01-20-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 H-Judiciary |
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HB 1006 |
Cheatham | Requires any fee paid to a circuit clerk for making a sale of property under judicial decree to be paid to the general fund of the county. |
| Bill History: |
03-14-11 S Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - Room 171 S-Judiciary 03-14-11 S Re-referred to committee S-City, County and Local Affairs 03-31-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 S-City, County and Local Affairs |
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HB 1010 |
Woods | Amends civil liability for juveniles who destroy property, authorizing the recovery of damages from the parents of a minor who damages or defaces property. |
| Bill History: |
02-02-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-15-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 H-Judiciary 02-15-11 H Reported from committee - Do not pass H-Judiciary |
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HB 1012 |
Smith, G. | Exempts motor vehicle rebates offered by a manufacturer or dealer from the sales and use tax. |
| Bill History: |
02-08-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation 02-07-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-22-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 1019 |
Kerr | Sets the rate for crediting elected officials' noncontributory employment under APERS at the regular rate, ending the double-credit beginning in 2011. Does not change the existing exemptions for executive and legislative officials. |
| Bill History: |
02-28-11 H Meeting set for 9:30 a.m. - Joint Retirement 03-03-11 H 1 Amendment(s) Filed 03-14-11 H Meeting set for 9:30 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement |
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HB 1026 |
Altes | Provides that regional solid waste management boards can collect rents, fees and charges only from districts that the boards "regulate." |
| Bill History: |
02-17-11 H Placed on the House calendar 02-17-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-11-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-City, County and Local Affairs |
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HB 1031 |
Altes | Provides an exemption from gross receipts taxes for the sales of natural gas and electricity to manufacturers for use in a manufacturing process. |
| Bill History: |
12-01-10 H Filed 01-10-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 01-18-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 1033 |
Altes | Creates a sales tax-free Saturday in August for purchases of back to school clothing. |
| Bill History: |
12-01-10 H Filed 01-10-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 01-18-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 1034 |
Altes | Adds dietary supplements to the definition of "food" for purposes of the lower sales tax rate. |
| Bill History: |
12-01-10 H Filed 01-10-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 01-18-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 1035 |
Altes | Exempts repair and replacement parts for farm equipment and machinery from the gross receipts tax. |
| Bill History: |
12-01-10 H Filed 01-10-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 01-18-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 1036 |
Altes | Exempts renewable resource equipment and systems from gross receipts taxes. |
| Bill History: |
12-01-10 H Filed 01-10-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 01-18-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 1038 |
Altes | Provides a year-by-year reduction of tax on incomes of $25,000 and above from 7% to 4%; Provides an additional sales tax levy of 1% in 2012, increasing yearly to 3% in 2014. |
| Bill History: |
12-01-10 H Filed 01-10-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 01-18-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 1040 |
English | Prohibits retired public employees who are drawing retirement benefits from returning to employment in positions covered under a public employee retirement system unless participating in DROP, forfeiting benefits, or forfeiting credited service. |
| Bill History: |
12-02-10 H Filed 01-10-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 01-31-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement |
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HB 1041 |
Woods | Requires the Department of Finance and Administration to provide local sales and use tax records and reports to authorized personnel designated by city and county governments. |
| Bill History: |
12-02-10 H Filed 01-10-11 H Introduced and referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs 02-02-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-City, County and Local Affairs |
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HB 1042 |
Woods | Requires the Department of Finance and Administration to provide an online list of all sales and use tax permit holders that have reported and paid local sales and use tax for that month. |
| Bill History: |
01-20-11 H Placed on the House calendar 01-20-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-03-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 1044 |
Altes | Requires state, county and local law enforcement to maintain the confidentiality of motor vehicle accident reports for 90 days. |
| Bill History: |
12-06-10 H Filed 01-10-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Transportation 01-25-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-Public Transportation |
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HB 1051 |
Altes | Allows handguns to be carried openly without limitation or permit, and provides that the criminal offense of carrying a weapon applies to handguns only when they are concealed. |
| Bill History: |
02-10-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 H-Judiciary 02-10-11 H Committee motion for Do Not Pass carried 02-10-11 H Reported from committee - Do not pass H-Judiciary |
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HB 1052 |
Jean | Decreases the sales and use tax on natural gas and electricity used by manufacturers from 3.125% to 2.625% beginning July 1, 2011. |
| Bill History: |
02-16-11 H Clincher adopted 02-16-11 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Revenue and Taxation 03-31-11 S Meeting set for uPON ADJOURNMENT - OSC S-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 1086 |
Meeks, S. | Requires each candidate to be notified in writing of the public meeting at which lots are drawn to determine the order in which the names will be printed on the ballot. |
| Bill History: |
01-19-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies 03-16-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-16-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
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HB 1118 |
Pennartz | Creates an income tax credit for expenses of qualified rehabilitation projects in central business districts of up to %25 of the first $500,000 dollars invested for income-producing properties, $200,000 for non-income producing. |
| Bill History: |
03-31-11 S Reported from committee - Do pass H-Revenue and Taxation 03-31-11 H House concurred in Senate amendment No. 1 04-04-11 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 1166) |
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HB 1119 |
Pennartz | Requires loss of retirement credit for public employees convicted of theft of property against the employer, removing the months in which the theft of property occurred from the member's annuity calculations. |
| Bill History: |
03-22-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-22-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration 03-22-11 H Referred to interim committee Joint Retirement |
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HB 1134 |
Lea | Creates a sales tax exemption that lasts two weeks every September for purchases of batteries, rope, duct tape, and other disaster-preparedness items. |
| Bill History: |
01-18-11 H Filed 01-18-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 02-03-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 1137 |
Pennartz | Creates a sales tax exemption for the Arkansas-Oklahoma Regional Education and Promotion Association, Inc. |
| Bill History: |
01-25-11 H Placed on the House calendar 01-25-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-08-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 1149 |
Nickels | For further amendment, to change provisions relating to the Judicial Retirement System. (incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-19-11 H Filed 01-19-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 01-24-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement |
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HB 1150 |
Nickels | For further amendment, to change provisions relating to the Judicial Retirement System. (incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-19-11 H Filed 01-19-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 01-24-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement |
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HB 1162 |
Nickels | Extends the filing deadline for bills affecting retirement systems from 15 calendar days after the General Assembly convenes in regular session to 30 calendar days. |
| Bill History: |
01-20-11 H Filed 01-20-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 01-31-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement |
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HB 1163 |
Hutchinson, D. | Requires the Highway Commission to provide additional information in reports to the legislature prior to each legislative session, including congestion statistics, discretionary funds, per-capita expenditures, and highway system mileages. |
| Bill History: |
01-20-11 H Filed 01-20-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Transportation 02-03-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-Public Transportation |
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HB 1164 |
Kerr | For further amendment, to change provisions relating to the Fire and Police Pension Review Board. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-20-11 H Filed 01-20-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 01-24-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement |
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HB 1165 |
Kerr | For further amendment, to change provisions relating to the Local Police and Fire Retirement System. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-20-11 H Filed 01-20-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 01-24-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement |
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HB 1166 |
Perry | For further amendment, to change provisions relating to the Local Police and Fire Retirement System. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-20-11 H Filed 01-20-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 01-24-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement |
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HB 1167 |
Perry | For further amendment, to change provisions relating to the Fire and Police Pension Review Board. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-20-11 H Filed 01-20-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 01-24-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement |
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HB 1168 |
Perry | For further amendment, to change provisions relating to the Public Employees Retirement System. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-20-11 H Filed 01-20-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 01-24-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement |
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HB 1169 |
Perry | For further amendment, to change provisions relating to the Public Employees Retirement System. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-20-11 H Filed 01-20-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 01-24-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement |
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HB 1170 |
Perry | For further amendment, to change provisions relating to the Local Police and Fire Retirement System. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-20-11 H Filed 01-20-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 01-24-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement |
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HB 1173 |
Nickels | To change contribution rates of the state retirement systems. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-21-11 H Filed 01-24-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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HB 1174 |
Nickels | Authorizes municipalities with retirement plans to include all new employees and officials in the membership of the Public Employees Retirement System and allow current employees and officials to purchase service credit. |
| Bill History: |
03-18-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-18-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-28-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement |
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HB 1175 |
Nickels | Requires the Public Employees' Retirement System Deferred Retirement Option Plan rate of interest to remain the same for members participating in the plan on June 30, 2011. |
| Bill History: |
03-18-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-18-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-29-11 H Meeting set for 7:30 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement |
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HB 1176 |
Nickels | To adjust the years of service needed to be eligible for public retirement. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-21-11 H Filed 01-24-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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HB 1177 |
Kerr | To amend the membership of the board of trustees of a policemen s pension and relief fund in a city of the first class. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-21-11 H Filed 01-24-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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HB 1178 |
Kerr | To adjust the years of service needed to be eligible for public retirement. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-21-11 H Filed 01-24-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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HB 1179 |
Kerr | To change the calculation of retirement benefits. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-21-11 H Filed 01-24-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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HB 1180 |
Kerr | To change the membership of the Fire and Police Pension Review Board. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-21-11 H Filed 01-24-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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HB 1181 |
Kerr | To change the membership of the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-21-11 H Filed 01-24-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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HB 1182 |
Kerr | To change the membership of the board of trustees of a firemen s pension and relief fund in a city of the first class. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-21-11 H Filed 01-24-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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HB 1183 |
Kerr | To provide for the calculation of retirement benefits for members who have service credit with more than one retirement system. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-21-11 H Filed 01-24-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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HB 1184 |
English | To define the benefit plans under retirement systems. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-21-11 H Filed 01-24-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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HB 1186 |
English | Creates a one-year separation period for rehire of members of the Public Employees Retirement System who retire after July 1, 2011; provides for waiver of the separation period for deferred option plan members. |
| Bill History: |
03-09-11 H 1 Amendment(s) Filed 03-10-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-21-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement |
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HB 1202 |
Nickels | Requires municipalities with populations over 100,000 to include all newly hired employees and newly elected public officials in the Public Employees' Retirement System. |
| Bill History: |
01-24-11 H Filed 01-24-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 03-28-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement |
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HB 1203 |
Nickels | Authorizes municipal employees to roll over 401K accounts and purchase prorated credit in increments of less than one year from June 30, 2011 through December 31, 2012 only. |
| Bill History: |
01-24-11 H Filed 01-24-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 03-28-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement |
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HB 1205 |
Mauch | Creates the Water Additive Accountability Act, requiring water system operators to purchase additives only from producers that provide specific safety declarations; provides reporting, disclosure, and product conformity regulations. |
| Bill History: |
02-01-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-01-11 H Committee Motion for Do Pass Failed 02-03-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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HB 1218 |
Roebuck | To amend the Fire and Police Pension Review Board. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-24-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 03-22-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-22-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
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HB 1219 |
Summers | Changes eligibility requirements for the Public Employees' Retirement System from 28 to 30 years of actual service for members retiring after July 1, 2011. |
| Bill History: |
01-24-11 H Filed 01-24-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 03-21-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement |
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HB 1229 |
Hall | Applies school zone speed limits only when children or crossing guards occupy a crosswalk, road, or sidewalk of a road or highway that borders a school zone. |
| Bill History: |
03-21-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-21-11 H Amendment 2 adopted 03-29-11 H Meeting set for Upon Adjournment H-Education |
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HB 1234 |
Carnine | Provides that members of the Public Employees' Retirement System who are employed by two participating employers will receive credited service for both. |
| Bill History: |
02-21-11 H Placed on the House calendar 02-21-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-28-11 H Meeting set for 9:30 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement |
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HB 1236 |
Summers | Amends the cost-of-living adjustments of the public retirement systems. (Incomplete Bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-27-11 H Filed 01-27-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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HB 1237 |
Summers | Amends provisions of the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) of the Public Employees' Retirement System. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-27-11 H Filed 01-27-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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HB 1239 |
Summers | Amends the service requirements for retirement benefits of the public retirement systems. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-27-11 H Filed 01-27-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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HB 1240 |
Summers | Amends provisions relating to the boards of trustees of the public retirement systems. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-27-11 H Filed 01-27-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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HB 1241 |
Summers | Creates a cap on employer contributions of cities, counties and the state to the public retirement systems. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-27-11 H Filed 01-27-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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HB 1243 |
Woods | Creates a late fee for registered sex offenders who are required to verify address information; requires local law enforcement agencies to notify the prosecuting attorney when registrations are ten days late or more. |
| Bill History: |
02-03-11 H Passed (Vote: Y: 96/N: 0) 02-03-11 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Judiciary 03-30-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 S-Judiciary |
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HB 1245 |
Wilkins, H. | Requires district court judges to issue a warrant for arrest for failure to appear; voids a judgment entered when the defendant is arrested within 120 days of notice to the surety regarding failure to appear; more. |
| Bill History: |
03-30-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-30-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration 03-30-11 H Referred to interim committee H-Judiciary |
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HB 1252 (Our Package) |
Baker, T. | Includes abandoned or inoperable vehicles under municipal nuisance ordinance regulations, authorizing cities to remove vehicles after giving notice to property owners. |
| Bill History: |
03-31-11 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-City, County and Local Affairs 04-01-11 S Placed on the Senate calendar 04-01-11 S Defeated (Vote: N: 14/Y: 14) |
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HB 1253 (Oppose) |
Lea | Removes the requirement that the governing body of a city vote to approve retirement of a city treasurer or recorder-treasurer. |
| Bill History: |
03-21-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement 03-25-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration 03-25-11 H Referred to interim committee Joint Retirement |
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HB 1256 |
Ingram | To provide benefits for spouses under firemen's relief and pension funds. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-27-11 H Filed 01-27-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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HB 1259 |
Nickels | Requires municipalities with population of 100,000 or more to include all new employees and elected public officials in the Public Employees' Retirement System and to allow current employees and elected officials an option to join APERS. |
| Bill History: |
03-30-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-30-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration 03-30-11 H Referred to interim committee Joint Retirement |
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HB 1262 |
English | Requires that the annuity reserve of a member who returns to work within six months of retiring under the Empolyees' Retirement System be transferred to the deposit and security accounts in the same proportion as originally transferred. |
| Bill History: |
01-28-11 H Filed 01-31-11 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 03-21-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement |
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HB 1276 |
Biviano | Authorizes private universities to maintain law enforcement offices and employ officers with powers equal to municipal and county counterparts. Requires certification through the Law Enforcement Training Academy. |
| Bill History: |
02-21-11 H Passed (Vote: Y: 86/N: 0) 02-21-11 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Education 03-28-11 S Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - Room 207 S-Education |
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HB 1281 (Our Package) |
Patterson | Deletes provisions specific to duties of municipal attorneys for cities of the second class and towns. Provides authorizations and duties for all city attorneys. |
| Bill History: |
01-31-11 H Filed 01-31-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Judiciary 03-03-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 H-Judiciary |
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HB 1288 (Our Package) |
Bradford | Authorizes incorporated towns to create departments of public safety; requires the civil service commission be replaced by the public safety department unless retained by ordinance; repeals employee provisions. |
| Bill History: |
02-01-11 H Filed 02-01-11 H Introduced and referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs 02-03-11 H Placed on the House calendar |
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HB 1292 |
Hubbard | Denies state benefits to persons who are non-citizens or in the U.S. illegally, including in-state tuition, scholarships or financial assistance at colleges and universities, and public benefits through the Department of Human Services. |
| Bill History: |
02-01-11 H Filed 02-01-11 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-03-11 H Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HB 1295 (Support) |
Baker, T. | Requires local runoff elections when no candidate receives either a majority of the votes, or both 40% of the votes cast and 20% more votes than the second- place candidate; requires runoff to be held three weeks later. |
| Bill History: |
04-01-11 S Reported from committee - Do pass H-City, County and Local Affairs 04-01-11 H House concurred in Senate amendment No. 1 04-01-11 H Clincher adopted |
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HB 1297 (Support) |
Elliott, E. | Creates the Small Municipality Law Enforcement Vehicle Grant Program of the State Police Department for the award of grants to cities of the second class and incorporated towns to purchase used vehicles. |
| Bill History: |
03-01-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 S-City, County and Local Affairs 03-01-11 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-City, County and Local Affairs 04-01-11 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) |
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HB 1324 |
Nickels | Defines independent contractors for the building construction industry and creates penalties for employers who improperly classify employees for purposes of the Department of Workforce Services Law. |
| Bill History: |
02-07-11 H Filed 02-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-22-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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HB 1325 |
Nickels | Defines independent contractors for the building construction industry and creates penalties for employers who improperly classify employees for purposes of the Department of Workers Compensation Law. |
| Bill History: |
02-07-11 H Filed 02-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-22-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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HB 1352 |
Tyler | Requires employment-related claims under the Civil Rights Act to be brought only against an employer and not against business agents, employees, board members, or officers; protects employees from rights-related retaliation. |
| Bill History: |
03-08-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-08-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-17-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 H-Judiciary |
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HB 1365 |
Wilkins, H. | Requires all passengers in a motor vehicle to wear seatbelts (previously front seat passengers only). |
| Bill History: |
02-22-11 H Placed on the House calendar 02-22-11 H Defeated (Vote: N: 57/Y: 34) 02-22-11 H Clincher adopted |
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HB 1389 |
Mayberry | Reduces the sales tax on food and food ingredients from 1.875% to 7/8% beginning on the first calendar quarter following the effective date of the act. |
| Bill History: |
02-10-11 H Filed 02-10-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 02-22-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 1397 |
Ingram | Exempts from sales tax all types of energy consumed by manufacturers in the manufacturing process, and any energy required to prevent or reduce pollution. |
| Bill History: |
02-17-11 H Placed on the House calendar 02-17-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-01-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 1399 |
Pierce | To create a program to reduce the noise arising from natural gas fields to no more than fifty decibels at 200 feet. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-16-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-16-11 H 1 Amendment(s) Filed 03-23-11 H Meeting set for 2:30 p.m. - Room 138 H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic De |
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HB 1400 |
Pierce | To create the Landowner's Bill of Rights, regarding natural gas drilling activity disclosure, notification, and compensation for adverse effects. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
02-14-11 H Filed 02-14-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development 03-23-11 H Meeting set for 2:30 p.m. - Room 138 H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic De |
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HB 1405 |
Webb | Bans the sale of certain electronic devices and computers by manufacturers that are not registered with ADEQ and in compliance with per-pound component sales fees; bans the disposal of certain electronics in landfills. |
| Bill History: |
02-21-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-21-11 H 1 Amendment(s) Filed 03-10-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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HB 1408 |
Hopper | Includes Level 2 sex offenders in residency requirements for Level 3 and 4 offender regarding proximity to schools, parks and daycare facilities if the offender was over 18 and the victim under 14 when the crime was committed. |
| Bill History: |
03-09-11 S Placed on the Senate calendar 03-09-11 S Amendment 1 adopted 03-30-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 S-Judiciary |
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HB 1417 (Oppose) |
Lea | Amends provisions for the conduct of nonpartisan municipal elections and runoff elections. |
| Bill History: |
03-16-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-City, County and Local Affairs 03-25-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration 03-25-11 H Referred to interim committee H-City, County and Local Affairs |
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HB 1432 (Support) |
Baker, T. | Changes workers' compensation coverage policies for cities with populations over 70,000, changing the minimum population threshold to 75,000 for those policies. |
| Bill History: |
02-28-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-28-11 H 1 Amendment(s) Filed 03-11-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-City, County and Local Affairs |
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HB 1445 |
Nickels | Creates a criminal offense for failure to pay an employee wages, final compensation, or wage supplements within a reasonable amount of time. Authorizes employees to claim through the Labor Department the amount of wages, plus damages. |
| Bill History: |
02-24-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-24-11 H 1 Amendment(s) Filed 03-08-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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HB 1450 |
Barnett | Provides that the legislature shall empower the proper agencies with authority to provide a coordinated statewide program for carbon dioxide storage after completion of an interim study. |
| Bill History: |
03-29-11 S Referred to interim committee S-Insurance and Commerce 03-30-11 S Withdrawn from further consideration 03-30-11 S Approved for study - referred to H-Insurance and Commerce |
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HB 1484 |
Altes | Changes cause and justification for the impoundment and recovery of a vehicle when the owner does not provide proof of insurance; adds impounded or seized vehicles to provisions for towing without consent; revises procedures for towing unattended vehicles. |
| Bill History: |
03-25-11 S 1 Amendment(s) Filed 03-28-11 S Re-referred to committee S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs 03-29-11 S Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - Room 309 S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. |
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HB 1492 |
Steel, N. | Adds additional areas and types of places to the list of places that trigger enhanced drug charges, criminal penalties and prison sentences. |
| Bill History: |
02-22-11 H Filed 02-22-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Judiciary 03-03-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 H-Judiciary |
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HB 1526 |
Hyde | Authorizes persons with permits to dispense or sell at retail alcoholic beverages to seek up to $1,000 in civil damages from persons under 21, or the parents of persons under 18, who attempt to purchase alcohol. |
| Bill History: |
03-02-11 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Rules 03-07-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-07-11 H Defeated (Vote: N: 67/Y: 20) |
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HB 1552 |
Westerman | Exempts from sales tax road construction materials used in public road construction projects undertaken by the state, a political subdivision of the state, or the federal government. |
| Bill History: |
03-08-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-08-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-31-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 1553 |
Westerman | Exempts from sales tax road construction materials used in public road construction projects undertaken by the state or a political subdivision of the state. |
| Bill History: |
03-28-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-28-11 H Amendment 2 adopted 03-31-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 1554 |
Slinkard | Requires the board of election commissioners, rather than the county treasurer, to retain ballot stubs for 20 days following an election. |
| Bill History: |
02-24-11 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-03-11 H Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - Room 151 H-State Agencies 03-07-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
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HB 1557 (Oppose) |
Smith, G. | Changes the vacation allowances for fire department employees who work more than 40 scheduled hours per week from 15 days to the equivalent of seven 24-hour shifts. |
| Bill History: |
03-14-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-14-11 H Defeated (Vote: N: 53/Y: 31) 03-14-11 H Clincher adopted |
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HB 1560 |
Altes | To amend provisions relating to the towing, removal, or storage of motor vehicles. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
02-24-11 H Filed 02-24-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Transportation 03-03-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-Public Transportation |
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HB 1561 |
Altes | Adds impounded or seized vehicles to provisions for law enforcement removal of vehicles that are unattended or disabled. |
| Bill History: |
03-30-11 S Placed on the Senate calendar 03-30-11 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 04-01-11 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 1025) |
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HB 1572 |
Woods | Authorizes the General Assembly to establish a maximum interest rate for consumer loans or contracts of $5,000 or less. |
| Bill History: |
03-16-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-16-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration 03-16-11 H Referred to interim committee H-Insurance and Commerce |
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HB 1580 (Oppose) |
Summers | Adds water and sewer expenditures to the calculation of municipal revenue under the Speed Trap Law. |
| Bill History: |
02-24-11 H Filed 02-24-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Judiciary 03-29-11 H Meeting set for RECESS - rOOM 149 H-Judiciary |
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HB 1606 |
Love | Requires a civil service commission to incur the cost of transcript for an appeal brought against a decision of the commission; allowing a commission to charge appealing party with transcript cost or award prevailing party with attorney's fees. |
| Bill History: |
03-23-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-23-11 H Re-referred to committee H-Judiciary 03-24-11 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Judiciary |
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HB 1614 |
Nickels | Requires the Legislative Auditor to audit local government associations at least once every two years. |
| Bill History: |
02-25-11 H Filed 02-28-11 H Introduced and referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs 03-16-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-City, County and Local Affairs |
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HB 1632 |
Stewart | To amend provisions relating to possession and use of firearms. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
02-28-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Judiciary 03-08-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 H-Judiciary 03-30-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
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HB 1634 |
Stewart | To amend provisions relating to possession and use of firearms. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
02-28-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Judiciary 03-08-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 H-Judiciary 03-30-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
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HB 1684 |
Stubblefield | Creates a tax exemption from the gross receipts tax and compensating use tax for all gross receipts derived from the sale of specific twines and wraps used for handling animal feed products. |
| Bill History: |
02-28-11 H Filed 02-28-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 03-31-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 1701 |
Summers | Updates the Arkansas District Courts Accounting Law and related sections of the Arkansas Code. |
| Bill History: |
03-30-11 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Judiciary 03-31-11 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 04-04-11 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 1174) |
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HB 1711 |
Meeks, S. | Makes revisions to the Shielded Outdoor Lighting Act, renaming the chapter the Nighttime Environment Protection Act. Addresses and regulates, roadway lighting, signage, energy consumption, mercury devices, overnight lighting of facilities, etc. |
| Bill History: |
03-17-11 H 1 Amendment(s) Filed 03-18-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-25-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
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HB 1720 |
Altes | Exempts the Disabled American veterans organization from sales tax. |
| Bill History: |
03-09-11 H Passed (Vote: Y: 91/N: 0) 03-09-11 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Revenue and Taxation 03-31-11 S Meeting set for uPON ADJOURNMENT - OSC S-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 1724 |
Altes | Exempts the Disabled American veterans organization from sales tax. |
| Bill History: |
02-28-11 H Filed 02-28-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 03-10-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 1728 |
Carter | Makes various changes to the calculation and eligibility requirements for unemployment benefits. |
| Bill History: |
03-16-11 H Amendment 2 adopted 03-16-11 H 1 Amendment(s) Filed 03-28-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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HB 1757 |
Linck | Creates a sales tax exemption for utilities, including water and communication services, used by a volunteer fire department. |
| Bill History: |
03-29-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-29-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration 03-29-11 H Referred to interim committee H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 1759 |
Wilkins, B. | Adds enhanced penalties for assault and aggravated assault when the victim is a law enforcement officer, firefighter, code enforcement officer, or employee of a correctional facility acting in the scope of his or her duty. |
| Bill History: |
03-18-11 H Passed (Vote: Y: 91/N: 1) 03-21-11 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Judiciary 03-30-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 S-Judiciary |
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HB 1761 |
Summers | Creates a sales tax exemption for the sale of a hearing instrument that is recommended by an audiologist, physician or licensed hearing instrument dispenser. |
| Bill History: |
03-30-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-30-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration 03-30-11 H Referred to interim committee H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 1783 |
King | Requires county election commissioners to report to the Secretary of State any goods or services sold to any governmental entity by himself or herself, a spouse, or any business in which more than a 10% interest is owned. |
| Bill History: |
03-31-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 S-City, County and Local Affairs 03-31-11 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-City, County and Local Affairs 04-01-11 S Passed (Vote: Y: 31/N: 4) |
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HB 1791 |
Edwards | Revises various provisions of the Tobacco Products Tax Act.n. |
| Bill History: |
03-02-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Rules 03-08-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-08-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
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HB 1792 |
Lenderman | Creates a sales tax exemption for cotton bale wrap and module covers used for baling, packaging, wrapping, storing, and transporting cotton. |
| Bill History: |
03-02-11 H Filed 03-02-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 03-15-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 1797 |
King | Requires voters to show picture identification; removes the $5.00 fee for issuance of identification cards. |
| Bill History: |
03-21-11 H Clincher adopted 03-21-11 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-State Agencies 03-30-11 S Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - OSC S-State Agencies |
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HB 1804 |
Benedict | Creates a sales tax exemption for nonprofit organizations that primarily provide hunger relief services. |
| Bill History: |
03-10-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-10-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-31-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 1809 |
Hyde | Creates a sales tax exemption for up to $500 of the purchase of a plug-in electric car by a taxpayer, or a purchase of up to ten electric cars by a business, before December 31, 2013; caps the total state obligation at $25,000. |
| Bill History: |
03-31-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation 03-30-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration 03-30-11 H Approved for study - referred to H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 1822 |
Steel, N. | Authorizes the seizure and impoundment of a vehicle for fourth offense failure to provide proof of insurance; makes third offense a Class A misdemeanor, requiring impoundment of the vehicle and a minimum two-day jail sentence. |
| Bill History: |
03-02-11 H Filed 03-02-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Transportation 03-24-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-Public Transportation |
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HB 1823 |
Nickels | Authorizes the Worker's Compensation Commission to award attorney's fees of 20% of the amounts payable for medical benefits awarded, up to a maximum amount of $2,500, to be paid by the employer or carrier. |
| Bill History: |
03-30-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-30-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration 03-30-11 H Referred to interim committee H-Judiciary |
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HB 1828 |
Hammer | To amend towing and storage provisions. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-03-11 H Filed 03-03-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Transportation 03-08-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-Public Transportation |
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HB 1830 |
McLean | To amend the worker's compensation concession for chiropractic. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-03-11 H Filed 03-03-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-22-11 H Meeting set for 3:00 p.m. - Room 130 H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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HB 1835 |
Hall | Prohibits state police officers from entering into contracts with governmental bodies in their own division field office jurisdiction. |
| Bill History: |
03-03-11 H Filed 03-03-11 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-25-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HB 1836 |
Hall | To establish the four congressional districts. |
| Bill History: |
03-30-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-30-11 H Re-referred to committee H-State Agencies 03-31-11 H Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HB 1837 |
Hall | To establish a statewide speed limit law for school zones. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-03-11 H Filed 03-03-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Transportation 03-08-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-Public Transportation |
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HB 1840 |
Rice | Amends various provisions of the Workers' Compensation Law. |
| Bill History: |
03-30-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-30-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration 03-30-11 H Referred to interim committee H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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HB 1846 |
Woods | Creates the Small Loan Act, regulating loans between $250 and $5,000 and setting the maximum rate of interest at 17%. Requires Securities Commissioner to prescribe licensing regulations for lenders. |
| Bill History: |
03-16-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-16-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration 03-16-11 H Referred to interim committee H-Insurance and Commerce |
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HB 1848 |
Steele, T. | To establish the four congressional districts. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-03-11 H Filed 03-03-11 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-25-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HB 1857 |
McLean | Creates a sales tax exemption for orthotic devices and services. |
| Bill History: |
03-03-11 H Filed 03-03-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 03-15-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 1859 |
Slinkard | Makes various changes to the practices and procedures of the courts. |
| Bill History: |
04-01-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 149 H-Judiciary 04-01-11 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Judiciary 04-01-11 H House concurred in Senate amendments |
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HB 1869 |
Powers | Creates 41 state district courts and assigns jurisdiction. |
| Bill History: |
03-31-11 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Judiciary 03-31-11 H House concurred in Senate amendment No. 2 03-31-11 H House concurred in Senate amendment No. 1 |
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HB 1870 |
Wright | Authorizes the Highway Commission to issue agricultural harvest permits for the operation of vehicles on highways between August 15 to December 1. |
| Bill History: |
03-03-11 H Filed 03-03-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development 03-18-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 138 H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic De |
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HB 1876 (Our Package) |
Baker, T. | Repeals provisions authorizing municipalities to levy development impact fees. |
| Bill History: |
03-16-11 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-City, County and Local Affairs 03-21-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-21-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
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HB 1880 |
Williams | To establish the four congressional districts. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-04-11 H Filed 03-04-11 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-25-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HB 1881 |
Leding | Requires employers to pay all wages owed to someone leaving employment within a certain time frame, and sets $100 civil penalty. Prohibits withholding any employee's wages unless authorized by law, court order, or the employee. |
| Bill History: |
03-25-11 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-25-11 H Defeated (Vote: N: 47/Y: 39) 03-25-11 H Clincher motion failed (Vote: Y: 47/N: 35) |
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HB 1885 |
Lea | Revises provisions relating to the establishment of congressional districts as a result of reapportionment. |
| Bill History: |
03-23-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-23-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-30-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HB 1890 |
Baird | To re-establish congressional districts. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-04-11 H Filed 03-04-11 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-31-11 H Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HB 1891 |
Baird | Dedicates sales tax revenue from the sales of new and used motor vehicles to highway, road, street and bridge construction, using a scale of annually increasing special revenues to the Highway Department, cities and counties. |
| Bill History: |
03-18-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-18-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-31-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-Public Transportation |
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HB 1892 |
Linck | Authorizes school districts following consolidation to sell, preserve, lease or donate district-owned real property, or donate property after two years to a nonprofit organization for preservation or community use. |
| Bill History: |
03-29-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-29-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration 03-29-11 H Referred to interim committee H-Education |
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HB 1911 |
Webb | Requires the House City, County and Local Affairs Committee to collect economic data from political subdivisions to determine women's economic status and conduct hearings to examine conditions and policies relating to that status. |
| Bill History: |
03-24-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-24-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration 03-24-11 H Referred to interim committee H-City, County and Local Affairs |
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HB 1917 |
Hobbs | Provides that governmental entities are prohibited from burdening a person's free exercise of religion unless the act is essential to further a compelling governmental interest and is the least restrictive means. |
| Bill History: |
03-21-11 H Passed (Vote: Y: 88/N: 0) 03-21-11 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Judiciary 03-30-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 S-Judiciary |
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HB 1919 |
Johnston, J. | To amend provisions relating to the distribution of severance tax revenues. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-04-11 H Filed 03-04-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 03-10-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 1921 |
Johnston, J. | To amend provisions relating to the Highway Revenue Distribution Law. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-04-11 H Filed 03-04-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Transportation 03-08-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-Public Transportation |
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HB 1922 |
Johnston, J. | To amend provisions relating to reduction of the severance tax on natural gas. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-04-11 H Filed 03-04-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 03-10-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 1930 |
Kerr | Makes provisions for municipal housing boards to increase membership from five to seven members. |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs 03-09-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-City, County and Local Affairs |
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HB 1931 |
Collins | To amend provisions relating to publication requirements for city and county ordinances. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-24-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-24-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration 03-24-11 H Referred to interim committee H-City, County and Local Affairs |
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HB 1932 |
Thompson, T. | To amend provisions relating to emergency medical services. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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HB 1934 |
Summers | Increases the minimum expenditure amount for a capital improvement project to trigger the requirements for observation from registered professionals for engineering and architectural projects. |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce 03-23-11 H Meeting set for UPON ADJOURNMENT - Room 149 H-Insurance and Commerce |
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HB 1939 |
Nickels | Amends provisions regarding the jurisdiction of the Insurance Commission for health care providers. |
| Bill History: |
03-30-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-30-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration 03-30-11 H Referred to interim committee H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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HB 1941 |
Nickels | To amend provisions relating to the establishment of Congressional districts. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-25-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HB 1944 |
Perry | Creates a statewide wiretap authority for law enforcement agencies, authorizing circuit courts to issue ex parte orders authorizing the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications. |
| Bill History: |
03-28-11 H 1 Amendment(s) Filed 03-29-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-29-11 H Amendment 1 adopted |
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HB 1945 |
Perry | To amend provisions relating to the recordings of 911 calls from victims of a violent crimes. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Judiciary |
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HB 1969 |
Cheatham | To amend provisions relating to the establishment of four congressional districts in the state. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-31-11 H Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HB 1970 |
Altes | Reduces the percentage of property owners and voters within 3 miles of a proposed racing facility required to give consent for its construction from 75% to 38%. |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Rules 03-23-11 H Meeting set for 12:00 p.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-Rules |
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HB 1978 |
Westerman | To amend provisions relating to landowner's private property rights and regulating the authority of a municipality regarding planning and development jurisdiction, policies, and procedures. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs 03-09-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-City, County and Local Affairs |
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HB 1979 |
Westerman | Prohibits abortions from being performed in any healthcare facility owned or operated by the state, county, city, or any other governmental entity in the State of Arkansas. |
| Bill History: |
03-17-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-17-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-28-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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HB 1982 |
Meeks, D. | Authorizing the release of criminal history information, if requested, for elected officials, candidates, or state agency directors. |
| Bill History: |
03-17-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 H-Judiciary 03-18-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-22-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 H-Judiciary |
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HB 1984 |
Biviano | Prohibits abortions from being performed in any healthcare facility owned or operated by the state, county, city, or any other governmental entity in the State of Arkansas. |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-31-11 H Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HB 1992 |
Baker, T. | Removes the 36-month severance tax rate reduction for high cost natural gas wells and the provision that a well must pay its drilling and completion costs before regular severance tax is levied. |
| Bill History: |
03-15-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration 03-15-11 H Referred to interim committee H-Insurance and Commerce 03-15-11 H Adopted for interim study by Joint Interim Committee on Insurance and Commerce |
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HB 1996 |
Lea | Requires that incarcerated persons be included as a resident of the county they resided in at the time of their sentencing for apportionment purposes. |
| Bill History: |
03-23-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies 03-25-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration 03-25-11 H Referred to interim committee H-State Agencies |
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HB 1997 |
Mauch | Limits the daily maximum storage fee allowed by a towing and storage business for a motor vehicle, implement, or piece of machinery at $35. |
| Bill History: |
03-10-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-Public Transportation 03-11-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-11-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
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HB 1998 |
Pierce | Loosening requirements for lowering state flags in honor of armed services members killed in action. |
| Bill History: |
03-31-11 S Placed on the Senate calendar 03-31-11 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 04-04-11 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 1182) |
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HB 2005 |
Meeks, S. | Removes the requirements for 75% of property owners and voters within 3 miles of a proposed racing facility to consent to its construction. |
| Bill History: |
03-17-11 H Passed (Vote: Y: 77/N: 4) 03-17-11 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-01-11 S Meeting set for uPON aDJOPURNMENT - Room 272 S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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HB 2006 |
Hubbard | Provides for a felony violation for the transportation and harboring of illegal aliens; requires a law enforcement officer to determine the immigration status of a person upon any lawful stop, detention, or arrest. |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Judiciary 03-17-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 H-Judiciary |
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HB 2008 |
Hubbard | Requires a motor vehicle to be impounded if the driver is found to be in violation of the minimum liability insurance requirements. |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Transportation 03-17-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-Public Transportation |
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HB 2009 |
Hubbard | Creates the Arkansas Legal Worker's Act, creating a criminal violation for employers of illegal immigrants, requiring participation in the E-verify program, and authorizing the creation of a voluntary employer enhanced compliance program. |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-28-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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HB 2020 |
Hubbard | Requires any candidate running for public office to provide evidence for public inspection and copying of their qualifications and eligibility to hold the office including, but not limited to, their long-form birth certificate. |
| Bill History: |
03-17-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-17-11 H Amendment 2 adopted 03-31-11 H Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HB 2037 |
Vines | To amend provisions relating to laws concerning state and local governments. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs 03-09-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-City, County and Local Affairs |
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HB 2042 |
Elliott, E. | Creates a sales tax exemption for community centers that are 501(c) nonprofits. |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 03-31-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 2043 |
Elliott, E. | Provides for the election-day display of campaign signs at polling sites that are located on private property. |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-09-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HB 2045 |
Garner | Requires improvement districts established to provide electric utility services for municipal purposes to file an annual financial report with the city clerk or recorder of the city or town by June 1 each year, more. |
| Bill History: |
03-31-11 H Received from Senate as amended - referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs 04-01-11 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-City, County and Local Affairs 04-01-11 H House concurred in Senate amendments |
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HB 2046 |
Garner | To exempt a wholesale manufacturer of beer from paying sales and use tax on kegs used to sell beer wholesale. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-30-11 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Revenue and Taxation 03-31-11 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Revenue and Taxation 04-01-11 S Passed (Vote: Y: 29/N: 2) |
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HB 2054 |
Slinkard | Changes various deadlines for election filing requirements. |
| Bill History: |
03-31-11 S Placed on the Senate calendar 03-31-11 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 04-04-11 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 1185) |
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HB 2057 |
Stubblefield | To require a plaintiff to pay the defendant's fees and costs if the court finds the lawsuit to be frivolous. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Judiciary 03-24-11 H Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - Room 149 H-Judiciary |
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HB 2061 |
Post | Requires candidates for office to apply for criminal background checks within three days of filing, providing that the results must be received by the Secretary of state and the county clerk before the candidate can be certified to appear on the ballot. |
| Bill History: |
03-21-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-21-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-30-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HB 2062 |
Post | To amend provisions relating to filing requirements for candidates. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-25-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies 03-25-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration 03-25-11 H Referred to interim committee H-State Agencies |
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HB 2064 |
Cowling | Reduces the sales tax for utility costs of qualifying agricultural structures and distributes 23.4% of the remaining revenue to property tax relief and educational adequacy. |
| Bill History: |
03-16-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-16-11 H Amendment No. 1 adopted 03-29-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 2065 |
Cowling | To exempt agricultural parts and supplies from sales tax. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 03-10-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 2068 |
Eubanks | Applies local governance authorizations for large cities to cities of the second class and incorporated towns; provides that Dillon's Rule is inapplicable to municipal affairs. |
| Bill History: |
03-31-11 S Placed on the Senate calendar 03-31-11 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 04-04-11 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 1187) |
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HB 2069 |
Cowling | Creates a sales tax exemption for fencing materials and products used to package animal feed products; removes all-terrain vehicles from the definition of farm equipment and machinery. |
| Bill History: |
03-23-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-23-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-31-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 2071 |
Slinkard | Prohibits scheduled municipal annexation elections from being held on the same day as the preferential primary election. |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs 03-23-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-City, County and Local Affairs |
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HB 2073 |
Slinkard | Changes the filing deadline for notice of write-in candidacies, the political practices pledge and the affidavit from 90 days before the election day to noon on the day of the preferential primary election. |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-25-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HB 2074 |
Slinkard | Authorizes e-mail delivery of applications for absentee ballots. |
| Bill History: |
03-31-11 S Reported from committee - Do pass H-State Agencies 03-31-11 H House concurred in Senate amendment No. 1 04-04-11 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 1188) |
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HB 2075 |
Slinkard | Authorizes counting and uploading absentee and early votes before the closing of polls on election day. |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-25-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HB 2079 |
Hobbs | To reapportion the four congressional districts. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-25-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HB 2081 |
Johnston, J. | Creates the Highway Severance Tax Distribution Fund, moving the 95% portion of the natural gas severance tax from highway revenues to the Fund and requiring the Highway Department to use those funds exculsively for exploraiton-related damage repair. |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Transportation 03-31-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-Public Transportation |
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HB 2084 |
Hobbs | To amend provisions relating to regulate notice to political candidates concerning rules of ballot eligibility. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-25-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies 03-25-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
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HB 2086 |
Burris, J. | To amend and update provisions relating to minimum wage law concerning the allowance for furnishing board, lodging, apparel, etc. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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HB 2090 |
Shepherd | To require notice of bids on public building projects. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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HB 2091 |
Shepherd | To require disclosure of conflicts of interest for certain persons working on public building projects. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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HB 2092 |
Shepherd | To require purchase of Arkansas product for public building projects.(Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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HB 2095 |
Powers | To reapportion the four congressional districts. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-25-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HB 2096 |
Williams | Establishes the salaries of district court judges and personnel. |
| Bill History: |
03-31-11 S Reported from committee - Do pass H-Judiciary 03-31-11 H House concurred in Senate amendment No. 1 04-04-11 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 1191) |
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HB 2097 |
Williams | Authorizes referendum elections for Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption. |
| Bill History: |
03-30-11 S Motion to expunge vote carried 03-30-11 S Motion to sound ballot carried 03-30-11 S Motion to expunge vote failed |
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HB 2101 |
Burris, J. | To create a sales tax exemption for the repair and sale of dental appliances. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 03-10-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 2108 |
Moore | To amend provisions relating to the amount of revenue a city derives from traffic violations on federal highways and requiring money in excess of that limit to be used for federal highway maintenance by the state (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Transportation |
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HB 2118 |
Hammer | Provides enhanced criminal penalties for theft when the property belongs to a utility and the value is $500 or more. |
| Bill History: |
03-30-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 S-Judiciary 03-30-11 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Judiciary 03-31-11 S Passed (Vote: Y: 27/N: 2) |
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HB 2119 |
Hammer | Revises provisions regulating the sale of restricted scrap metal. |
| Bill History: |
03-30-11 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Judiciary 03-31-11 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 04-04-11 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 1193) |
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HB 2120 |
Hammer | Requires precious metal buyers to obtain identification or fingerprints from a seller; removes the exemption for pawnbrokers regarding regulation of the purchase of precious metals. |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Judiciary 03-29-11 H Meeting set for RECESS - rOOM 149 H-Judiciary |
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HB 2121 |
Eubanks | To amend provisions relating to signs on or alongside state highways, county roads and city streets. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Transportation |
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HB 2124 |
Steele, T. | Requires law enforcement officers to complete at least six hours of training in the dynamics of relating to persons with disabilities in a law enforcement context. |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Judiciary 03-22-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 H-Judiciary |
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HB 2127 |
Clemmer | Authorizes e-mail notice to employers regarding applications for unemployment benefits; sets the period allowed for response at 15 calendar days; requires the Workforce Services Department to enable employers to choose e-mail notification. |
| Bill History: |
03-28-11 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-28-11 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-01-11 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) |
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HB 2130 |
Johnston, J. | To amend provisions relating to the posting of sex offender notifications in schools. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-31-11 H Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HB 2135 |
Pierce | Authorizes the sale of alcoholic beverages in dry counties under a hotel or large-event facility private club permit. |
| Bill History: |
03-31-11 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Rules 03-31-11 H House concurred in Senate amendment No. 1 04-04-11 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 1194) |
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HB 2136 |
Hyde | Requires public swimming pools to be maintained by certified pool operators certified by the Department of Health. |
| Bill History: |
03-21-11 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-29-11 S Placed on the Senate calendar 03-29-11 S Defeated (Vote: N: 26/Y: 2) |
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HB 2144 |
Walker | To prohibit public employees and officials from receiving private compensation in the furtherance of public duties. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Rules 03-23-11 H Meeting set for 12:00 p.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-Rules |
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HB 2148 |
Walker | To repeal any at-large positions and require ward positions for political subdivisions and publicly-funded entities. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-31-11 H Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HB 2149 |
Walker | To amend provisions relating to the Freedom of Information Act. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
04-01-11 H Placed on the House calendar 04-01-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration 04-01-11 H Referred to interim committee H-State Agencies |
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HB 2181 |
Slinkard | Amends provisions related to the enforcement of election laws. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-30-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HB 2184 |
Eubanks | Requires cities separated by an interstate highway are marked with highway identification and highway distance signs regardless of the population of the city or town. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development 03-18-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 138 H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic De |
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HB 2190 |
Stubblefield | Amends provisions related to early voting. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-25-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HB 2194 |
Walker | Requires law enforcement agencies to compile and disclose certain statistics. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
04-01-11 H Placed on the House calendar 04-01-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration 04-01-11 H Referred to interim committee H-Judiciary |
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HB 2198 |
Steele, T. | Requires law enforcement officers to complete at least six hours of training relating to persons with disabilities in a law enforcement context. |
| Bill History: |
03-31-11 S Reported from committee - Do pass H-Judiciary 03-31-11 H House concurred in Senate amendment No. 1 04-04-11 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 1199) |
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HB 2203 |
Rogers, T. | Prohibits cities or towns from annexing state or interstate highways to generate revenue from traffic violations. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Transportation 03-21-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-21-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
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HB 2208 |
Burris, J. | Amends provisions related to clarifying the property and services subject to sales and use tax. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 03-10-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 2209 |
Bell | Makes it unlawful for a public servant or governmental body to expend or permit the expenditure of public funds to support or oppose a ballot measure. |
| Bill History: |
03-30-11 H 1 Amendment(s) Filed 03-31-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-31-11 H Amendment 1 adopted |
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HB 2210 |
Murdock | Amends public contracting exemptions, removing the provision that exempts construction management services from bidding requirements. |
| Bill History: |
03-21-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-21-11 H Amendment 2 adopted 03-28-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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HB 2211 |
Altes | Prohibits practitioners from soliciting a patient or customer within 60 days of a motor vehicle accident using a motor vehicle accident report, making it a Class A misdemeanor unless specified circumstances exist. |
| Bill History: |
03-11-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-11-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-31-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-Public Transportation |
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HB 2217 |
Hobbs | Creates the Public Pension Transparency Act. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Rules 03-23-11 H Meeting set for 12:00 p.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-Rules 03-25-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
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HB 2218 |
Catlett | Amends provisions related to the authority of fire departments in responding to highway emergencies and the recovery of costs in responding to emergencies. |
| Bill History: |
03-30-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-30-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration 03-30-11 H Referred to interim committee H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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HB 2221 |
Pierce | Amends provisions related to the the release and use of motor vehicle accident reports and consumer information. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Judiciary 03-09-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-09-11 H Amendment 1 adopted |
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HB 2224 |
Steel, N. | Creates an exemption form gross receipts tax for sales of material used in agriculture to bale hay, including baling twine, wire, net wrap and silage and haylage raping materials. |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 03-31-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HB 2228 |
Cowling | Provides a gradual reduction of the sales and use tax on natural gas and electricity used by manufacturers, dropping to 2.625% beginning July 1, 2012. |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 H Filed 03-07-11 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 03-29-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation |
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HCR1006 |
Pierce | Provides for recess of the General Assembly at the close of business on Friday, April 1. Sets sine die adjournment at noon on April 27. |
| Bill History: |
02-24-11 H Adopted (Vote: Y: 96/N: 0) 02-24-11 S Received in the Senate - Referred to calendar 03-02-11 S Resolution concurred in (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) |
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HJR1001 |
Barnett | Levies an additional 0.5% sales tax for Four-Lane Highway Construction and Improvement bonds not to exceed $1,300,000,000. |
| Bill History: |
03-31-11 S Placed on the Senate calendar 03-31-11 S Adopted (Vote: Y: 22/N: 10) 03-31-11 S Clincher adopted |
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HJR1002 |
Hall | Authorizes the General Assembly to select special prosecuting attorneys to investigate referrals of unauthorized disbursements, misuse of public funds, and unethical conduct by public officials. |
| Bill History: |
03-17-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-17-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration 03-17-11 H Referred to interim committee H-State Agencies |
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HJR1003 |
Hutchinson, D. | Authorizes the General Assembly to amend the powers of the Highway Commission with a 2/3 vote; creates two at-large Commissioner positions; authorizes removal of a Commissioner for residency reasons. |
| Bill History: |
03-15-11 H 1 Amendment(s) Filed 03-16-11 H Amendment 2 adopted 03-21-11 H Meeting set for 11:30 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HJR1004 |
Nickels | Proposes an amendment to the Constitution repealing fiscal sessions of the General Assembly, the requirement for one-year appropriations, and the the 3/4 vote necessary to extend regular sessions beyond 75 days. |
| Bill History: |
02-08-11 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-02-11 H Subcommittee hearing set for H-State Agencies 03-21-11 H Meeting set for 11:30 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HJR1005 |
Clemmer | Proposes an amendment to the Constitution requiring 35% of total Scholarship Lottery proceeds to be used to fund scholarships. |
| Bill History: |
03-09-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-09-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-21-11 H Meeting set for 11:30 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HJR1006 |
Baird | Proposes an amendment to the Constitution requiring a 2/3 majority vote of both chambers to override a Governor's veto. |
| Bill History: |
02-09-11 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-04-11 H Subcommittee hearing set for H-State Agencies 03-18-11 H Meeting set for 8:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HJR1007 |
Pierce | Proposes an amendment the Constitution, Amendment 35, concerning the duties and responsibilities of the Game & Fish Commission. (Incomplete resolution) |
| Bill History: |
03-03-11 H 1 Amendment(s) Filed 03-04-11 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-18-11 H Meeting set for 8:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HJR1008 |
Baird | Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to create the Rainy Day Trust Fund. (Incomplete resolution) |
| Bill History: |
02-09-11 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-04-11 H Subcommittee hearing set for H-State Agencies 03-18-11 H Meeting set for 8:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HJR1009 |
King | Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to amend the choosing of electors for President and Vice President of the United States. (Incomplete resolution) |
| Bill History: |
02-09-11 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-04-11 H Subcommittee hearing set for H-State Agencies 03-18-11 H Meeting set for 8:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HJR1010 |
Ingram | Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to abolish the constitutional offices of Lieutenant Governor and Commissioner of State Lands beginning in 2019. |
| Bill History: |
02-09-11 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-04-11 H Subcommittee hearing set for H-State Agencies 03-21-11 H Meeting set for 11:30 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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HJR1011 |
Hobbs | Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to amend the assessment and collection of personal property taxes. (Incomplete resolution) |
| Bill History: |
03-09-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-09-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration 03-09-11 H Approved for study - referred to H-State Agencies |
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HJR1012 |
Hobbs | Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to amend the assessment of real property and the collection of real property taxes. (Incomplete resolution) |
| Bill History: |
03-09-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-09-11 H Withdrawn from further consideration 03-09-11 H Approved for study - referred to H-State Agencies |
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HJR1013 |
Cowling | Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to remove the independence of the Game & Fish Commission and make Commission revenue subject to appropriation by the General Assembly beginning July 1, 2013. |
| Bill History: |
02-09-11 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-04-11 H Subcommittee hearing set for H-State Agencies 03-18-11 H Meeting set for 8:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies |
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SB 6 |
Johnson, D. | For further amendment, a bill to amend Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System policies including district judge benefit programs. |
| Bill History: |
01-10-11 S Filed 01-10-11 S Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 03-29-11 S Meeting set for 7:30 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement |
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SB 62 |
Madison | Makes all controlled substance violations other than those involving Schedule I or Schedule II drugs a Class A misdemeanor, eliminating the increased penalties for second and subsequent offenses. |
| Bill History: |
01-18-11 S Introduced and referred to S-Judiciary 02-09-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 S-Judiciary 03-28-11 S Withdrawn from further consideration |
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SB 87 |
Key | Prohibits the department from charging an employer for any benefit paid to an individual after his or her discharge for criminal or other misconduct. |
| Bill History: |
01-20-11 S Filed 01-20-11 S Introduced and referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-16-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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SB 111 |
Taylor | Requires the Public Employee's Retirement System to include each locally elected public official who is not eligible for membership in another retirement system other than social security. |
| Bill History: |
01-24-11 S Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 03-07-11 S Meeting set for 9:30 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement 03-07-11 S Withdrawn from further consideration |
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SB 117 (Support) |
Elliott, J. | Removes the provision that prohibits benefits due after a local fund is receiving assistance from the Fire and Police Pension Guarantee Fund from exceeding the minimum amount provided by law. |
| Bill History: |
01-24-11 S Filed 01-24-11 S Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 03-29-11 S Meeting set for 7:30 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement |
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SB 118 |
Harrelson | To amend the Local Police and Fire Retirement System. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-24-11 S Filed 01-24-11 S Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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SB 124 |
Laverty | To amend the Local Police and Fire Retirement plans. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-24-11 S Filed 01-24-11 S Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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SB 125 |
Laverty | To amend the Local Police and Fire Retirement plans. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-24-11 S Filed 01-24-11 S Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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SB 128 |
Key | Requires Public Employees' Retirement System employers to make contributions for retired members who have returned to work. |
| Bill History: |
01-24-11 S Filed 01-24-11 S Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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SB 136 |
Madison | Allows persons with restricted driving permits from a DWI violation to transport his or her child to and from school. |
| Bill History: |
01-25-11 S Introduced and referred to S-Judiciary 03-14-11 S Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - Room 171 S-Judiciary 03-14-11 S Withdrawn from further consideration |
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SB 137 |
Taylor | Revises the exemption for sales tax for purchases of timber harvesting equipment from the first $50,000 of each purchase to the total price of the equipment. |
| Bill History: |
03-30-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - OSC S-Revenue and Taxation 03-29-11 S Withdrawn from further consideration 03-31-11 S Meeting set for uPON ADJOURNMENT - OSC S-Revenue and Taxation |
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SB 140 |
Key | Revises provisions related to retirement and pensions for employees of public retirement systems. |
| Bill History: |
01-25-11 S Filed 01-25-11 S Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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SB 141 |
Key | Revises provisions of the Public Employees' Retirement System |
| Bill History: |
01-25-11 S Filed 01-25-11 S Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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SB 143 |
Key | Revises provisions of the Judicial Retirement System. |
| Bill History: |
01-25-11 S Filed 01-25-11 S Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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SB 144 |
Key | Revises provisions of the Local Police and Fire Retirement System. |
| Bill History: |
01-25-11 S Filed 01-25-11 S Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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SB 145 |
Key | Revises provisions related to the public retirement systems. |
| Bill History: |
01-25-11 S Filed 01-25-11 S Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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SB 147 |
Key | Revises provisions related to Local Police and Fire Pension and Relief Funds. |
| Bill History: |
01-25-11 S Filed 01-25-11 S Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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SB 149 (Our Package) |
Williams, E.J. | Reduces the territory around a municipality that is protected from incorporation into another city from the area the city is exercising its planning jurisdiction to the area of its city limits. |
| Bill History: |
02-07-11 S Passed (Vote: Y: 27/N: 7) 02-07-11 H Received in the House - Referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs 03-02-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-City, County and Local Affairs |
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SB 155 |
Elliott, J. | Requires that the higher benefit levels provided to retirees of local police and fire pension and relief funds for service beyond twenty years also apply to surviving spouses of police officers who die after June 30, 2011. |
| Bill History: |
01-26-11 S Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 03-14-11 S Meeting set for 9:30 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement 03-21-11 S Withdrawn from further consideration |
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SB 158 (Oppose) |
Elliott, J. | Increases the supplemental payment to retired police officers and survivors under the Policemen's Pension Supplement Program from $50 to $100 per month. |
| Bill History: |
03-30-11 S Placed on the Senate calendar 04-01-11 S Placed on the Senate calendar 04-01-11 S Referred to interim committee Joint Retirement |
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SB 161 |
Wyatt | To amend provisions relating to public retirement systems. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-27-11 S Filed 01-27-11 S Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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SB 167 |
Key | Requires that a redetermination of benefits for members of the Local Police and Fire Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) be done annually as prescribed in ACA 24-10-612. |
| Bill History: |
01-27-11 S Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 03-28-11 S Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement 03-28-11 S Referred to interim committee Joint Retirement |
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SB 169 |
Key | Revises provisions for transfer of police officers from the Public Employees' Retirement System to apply to officers of any police agency,not just municipal police departments; adds exemption for those serving in an elected position. |
| Bill History: |
01-27-11 S Filed 01-27-11 S Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 02-14-11 S Meeting set for 9:30 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement |
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SB 174 |
Sample | Amends provisions related to boards of local police and fire pension and relief funds. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
01-27-11 S Filed 01-27-11 S Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
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SB 180 (Oppose) |
Key | Requires counties and municipalities to seek voter approval of any new gross receipts or hotel and restaurant tax they seek to impose. |
| Bill History: |
02-07-11 S Placed on the Senate calendar 02-07-11 S Amendment 1 adopted 03-31-11 S Meeting set for uPON ADJOURNMENT - OSC S-Revenue and Taxation |
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SB 212 (Oppose) |
Dismang | Requires cities and counties to reapprove advertising and promotion taxes at general election beginning in 2012 and every four years thereafter. |
| Bill History: |
02-02-11 S Filed 02-02-11 S Introduced and referred to S-Revenue and Taxation 03-31-11 S Meeting set for uPON ADJOURNMENT - OSC S-Revenue and Taxation |
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SB 215 |
Hendren | Exempts motor vehicles owned by county governments from the requirement of covers for trucks and trailers hauling sand, gravel or rock. |
| Bill History: |
02-14-11 S Passed (Vote: Y: 28/N: 1) 02-14-11 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Public Transportation 03-01-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-Public Transportation |
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SB 247 |
Madison | Makes technical language corrections concerning various criminal offenses. |
| Bill History: |
04-01-11 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Judiciary 04-01-11 S Senate concurred in House amendments 04-04-11 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 1120) |
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SB 269 |
Files | Exempts from sales and use tax the sale of fuel used directly in manufacturing. |
| Bill History: |
02-08-11 S Filed 02-08-11 S Introduced and referred to S-Revenue and Taxation 03-23-11 S Meeting set for UPON ADJOURNMENT - OSC S-Revenue and Taxation |
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SB 270 |
Madison | Extends the application of gross receipts tax and compensating use tax to consignment sales; excepts auctions in which the principal is disclosed. |
| Bill History: |
03-29-11 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation 04-01-11 S Recalled from the House 04-01-11 S Referred to interim committee S-Revenue and Taxation |
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SB 271 |
Thompson, R. | Requires health care providers and others rendering first aid treatment to a battered, pregnant female to report the battering to law enforcement officials; prescribes information to be reported; provides fines for non-compliance. |
| Bill History: |
03-23-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 S-Judiciary 03-23-11 S Withdrawn from further consideration 03-30-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 S-Judiciary |
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SB 272 (Oppose) |
Elliott, J. | Prohibits political subdivision of the state from using the fluctuating workweek method to calculate overtime compensation for law enforcement, fire department, public safety and emergency medical services personnel. |
| Bill History: |
03-23-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-22-11 S 1 Amendment(s) Filed 03-29-11 S Meeting set for 12:90 a.m - Room 272 S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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SB 293 (Oppose) |
Jeffress, J. | Creates a presumption of disability for firefighters for purposes of benefits provided under any employee law or plan who suffer death or disability from a type of cancer that meets specified conditions. |
| Bill History: |
03-02-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-02-11 S 1 Amendment(s) Filed 04-01-11 S Meeting set for uPON aDJOPURNMENT - Room 272 S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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SB 299 (Oppose) |
Lamoureux | Allows convicted felons who have received a pardon from the Governor to serve as law enforcement officers. |
| Bill History: |
02-14-11 S Filed 02-14-11 S Introduced and referred to S-Judiciary 03-30-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 S-Judiciary |
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SB 331 |
Files | Provides that the income tax exemption for replacement manufacturing machinery includes partial replacements, additions, and enhancements that improve or modernize machinery and equipment. |
| Bill History: |
02-15-11 S Introduced and referred to S-Revenue and Taxation 03-23-11 S Meeting set for UPON ADJOURNMENT - OSC S-Revenue and Taxation 03-28-11 S Referred to interim committee S-Revenue and Taxation |
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SB 343 |
Holland | Exempts the sale of materials used for baling or packaging animal feed products from sales and use tax. |
| Bill History: |
03-31-11 S Placed on the Senate calendar 03-31-11 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 03-31-11 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Revenue and Taxation |
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SB 402 |
Dismang | Removes the exemption from garnishment for refunds due the debtor for overpayment of state income tax. |
| Bill History: |
02-21-11 S Filed 02-21-11 S Introduced and referred to S-Judiciary 03-30-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 S-Judiciary |
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SB 431 |
Key | Allows a credit for sales tax paid in another state on motor vehicles, trailers and semitrailers that are first registered by the purchaser in Arkansas. |
| Bill History: |
02-22-11 S Filed 02-22-11 S Introduced and referred to S-Revenue and Taxation 03-21-11 S Meeting set for 11:00 a.m. - OSC S-Revenue and Taxation |
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SB 516 |
Johnson, D. | Authorizes energy improvement districts that can finance loans to owners of residential, commercial, industrial and other properties for energy efficiency improvements, with revenue bonds of the district repaid through real property tax assessments. |
| Bill History: |
04-01-11 H On floor for consideration 04-01-11 H Motion to reconsider carried (Vote: Y: 51/N: 39) 04-01-11 H Defeated (Vote: N: 44/Y: 48) |
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SB 551 |
Salmon | Revises duties of county assessors to record accurate descriptions of all land parcels and revises procedures for the Commissioner of State Lands related to sale of tax delinquent parcels and conveying title to new owners. |
| Bill History: |
03-28-11 S Amendment(s) Filed 03-30-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - OSC S-Revenue and Taxation 03-29-11 S Referred to interim committee S-Revenue and Taxation |
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SB 566 |
Jeffress, J. | Requires licensure of electrical inspectors; exempts persons holding both master or journeyman electrician and electrical inspector licenses from the license renewal fee and continuing education requirements for electricians. |
| Bill History: |
03-14-11 S Amendment 1 adopted 03-23-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-22-11 S Referred to interim committee S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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SB 567 |
Jeffress, J. | Requires permit and inspection for construction, installation or maintenance of electrical work; requires the Electrical Examiners Board to permit and inspect the jobs if the local municipality or county does not require inspection. |
| Bill History: |
03-14-11 S Amendment 1 adopted 03-23-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-22-11 S Referred to interim committee S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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SB 568 |
Lamoureux | Amends Section 3 of Amendment 89 of the Arkansas Constitution to give authority to the General Assembly to establish the maximum rate of interest on loans of $5,000 or less. |
| Bill History: |
02-24-11 S Filed 02-24-11 S Introduced and referred to S-Insurance and Commerce 03-15-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 S-Insurance and Commerce |
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SB 597 |
Dismang | Allows the purchaser or redemptor of property forfeited to the state, as well as the state to file suit for confirmation of title; revises procedures. |
| Bill History: |
03-31-11 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Revenue and Taxation 03-31-11 S Senate concurred in House amendments 04-04-11 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 1133) |
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SB 685 |
Burnett | Requires an additional $5.00 per month installment fee be assessed on persons authorizes to pay a fine on an installment basis to be used by the collecting official to defray the cost of fine collection. |
| Bill History: |
03-30-11 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Judiciary 03-31-11 S Senate concurred in House amendments 04-04-11 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 1138) |
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SB 703 |
Thompson, R. | Increases the number of pilot state district court judgeships from 25 to 26, adding a judgeship for Craighead County, Jonesboro Department. |
| Bill History: |
03-24-11 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Judiciary 03-28-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-28-11 H Passed (Vote: Y: 77/N: 4) |
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SB 704 |
Pritchard | Authorizes law enforcement officials to seize for immediate administrative suspension the drivers license of any person under 21 years of age charged with minor in possession of alcohol. |
| Bill History: |
03-21-11 S Meeting set for 11:00 a.m. - Room 272 S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-21-11 S Withdrawn from further consideration 03-23-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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SB 715 |
Malone, P. | Creates a rebuttable presumption that the vehicle insurance database information is correct when it shows an operator to be uninsured; deletes the requirement a vehicle operator carry a proof of insurance card. |
| Bill History: |
03-17-11 S Passed (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0) 03-17-11 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Public Transportation 03-31-11 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Big Mac, Room B H-Public Transportation |
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SB 721 |
Madison | Creates the Arkansas Clean Energy Act to promote the use of renewable energy resources to generate electricity; requires electric utilities to buy power from the renewable energy producer and provides for cost recovery. |
| Bill History: |
03-23-11 S Amendment 1 adopted 03-29-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 S-Insurance and Commerce 03-28-11 S Referred to interim committee S-Insurance and Commerce |
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SB 723 |
Key | Revises provisions related to solid waste management. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-01-11 S Filed 03-01-11 S Introduced and referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-28-11 S Meeting set for 11:00 a.m. - Room 272 S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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SB 727 |
Madison | Provides workers' compensation coverage for mental injury or illness to emergency responders. |
| Bill History: |
03-02-11 S Introduced and referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-28-11 S Meeting set for 11:00 a.m. - Room 272 S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-28-11 S Referred to interim committee S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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SB 742 |
Malone, P. | Adds provisions that failure to present proof of insurance coverage at the time of a traffic stop or failure of the Vehicle Insurance Database to verify coverage creates a rebuttable presumption that the vehicle is uninsured. |
| Bill History: |
03-02-11 S Filed 03-02-11 S Introduced and referred to S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs 03-15-11 S Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - Room 309 S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. |
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SB 746 |
Lamoureux | Amends election law to prohibit persons not affiliated with the political party from voting in that party's preferential primary elections; creates new procedures for voter to change political party affiliation. |
| Bill History: |
03-02-11 S Filed 03-02-11 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 03-10-11 S Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - OSC S-State Agencies |
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SB 754 |
Teague | Adjusts the 911 surcharges for prepaid wireless calling services and commercial mobile radio services. |
| Bill History: |
03-03-11 S Introduced and referred to S-Insurance and Commerce 03-22-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 S-Insurance and Commerce 03-22-11 S Referred to interim committee S-Insurance and Commerce |
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SB 758 |
Lamoureux | Repeals income tax exemptions, credits, incentives and other tax reductions, requiring income tax brackets to be adjusted down to cause the total income tax receipt reduction to match the five-year total increase in tax revenue. (157 pages) |
| Bill History: |
03-28-11 S Meeting set for 11:00 a.m. - OSC S-Revenue and Taxation 03-28-11 S Referred to interim committee S-Revenue and Taxation 04-01-11 S Meeting set for uPON aDJOURNMENT - osc S-Revenue and Taxation |
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SB 761 |
Salmon | Allows eligible persons to register to vote on election day if providing valid identification in person at the precinct of residence. |
| Bill History: |
03-03-11 S Filed 03-03-11 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 03-30-11 S Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - OSC S-State Agencies |
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SB 771 |
Crumbly | Extends an exemption from income tax to entities that for at least 18 months expand their workforce by 25% in counties where the poverty and unemployment rates are above the state average; sets conditions. |
| Bill History: |
03-03-11 S Introduced and referred to S-Revenue and Taxation 03-28-11 S Meeting set for 11:00 a.m. - OSC S-Revenue and Taxation 03-28-11 S Referred to interim committee S-Revenue and Taxation |
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SB 776 |
Sample | Makes various changes to sick leave requirements for municipal law enforcement officers. |
| Bill History: |
03-23-11 S 1 Amendment(s) Filed 03-31-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 S-City, County and Local Affairs 03-31-11 S Referred to interim committee S-City, County and Local Affairs |
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SB 778 |
Pritchard | Amends various provisions of the Workers' Compensation Law. |
| Bill History: |
03-29-11 S Placed on the Senate calendar 03-29-11 S Amendment 1 adopted 04-01-11 S Meeting set for uPON aDJOPURNMENT - Room 272 S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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SB 781 |
Salmon | Places the burden of determining the constitutionality of a proposed tax on the taxing agency, requiring submission of the proposed tax to the Attorney General for an opinion prior to assessing a new tax. |
| Bill History: |
03-03-11 S Filed 03-03-11 S Introduced and referred to S-Revenue and Taxation 03-31-11 S Meeting set for uPON ADJOURNMENT - OSC S-Revenue and Taxation |
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SB 783 |
Key | Authorizes the seizure and six month suspension of the drivers license of persons arrested or convicted of negligent homicide resulting from driving while intoxicated. |
| Bill History: |
03-30-11 S Passed (Vote: Y: 27/N: 0) 03-30-11 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Judiciary 03-31-11 H Meeting set for upon adjournment - Room 149 H-Judiciary |
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SB 790 |
Malone, P. | Regulates cemeteries. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-31-11 H Placed on the House calendar 03-31-11 H Passed (Vote: Y: 84/N: 0) 04-04-11 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 1148) |
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SB 802 |
Teague | To establish the four congressional districts. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-04-11 S Filed 03-07-11 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 03-30-11 S Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - OSC S-State Agencies |
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SB 820 |
Jeffress, J. | Requires produce sold at a produce market to be labeled to show its farm of origin or, if produce is being resold, be labeled to show produce sold as resale. Prescribes requirements for certification as a farmers' market. |
| Bill History: |
03-14-11 S Amendment 1 adopted 03-22-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. Room 309 S-Agriculture and Economic Developme 03-21-11 S Referred to interim committee S-Agriculture and Economic Developme |
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SB 824 |
Jeffress, J. | Requires municipalities and other employers of firefighters to provide health insurance that covers certain forms of cancer developed through their work as firefighters. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 S Filed 03-07-11 S Introduced and referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-14-11 S Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - Room 272 S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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SB 835 |
Burnett | Creates a new category of hazardous waste storage and processing facilities for hazardous household waste under the permitting and inspection authority of the Department of Environmental Quality. |
| Bill History: |
03-31-11 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-01-11 H Passed (Vote: Y: 91/N: 0) 04-04-11 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 1153) |
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SB 838 |
Hutchinson, J. | Establishes the False Claims Act, relating to recovery of false Medicaid claims; creates procedure for citizen reporter to receive a portion of the funds recovered. |
| Bill History: |
04-01-11 S Received from House as amended - referred to S-Judiciary 04-01-11 S Senate concurred in House amendments 04-04-11 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 1154) |
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SB 842 |
Elliott, J. | Prohibits public employers from inquiring into or considering the criminal history of an in-state applicant for public employment until the applicant has been selected as an interview finalist. |
| Bill History: |
03-28-11 S Amendments 2 and 3 adopted 03-28-11 S 2 Amendment(s) Filed 03-30-11 S Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - OSC S-State Agencies |
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SB 847 |
Luker | Amends various provisions concerning control of medical costs for inmates in state, county and municipal correction facilities. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-24-11 S Amendment 1 adopted 03-24-11 S Referred to interim committee S-Judiciary 03-24-11 S 1 Amendment(s) Filed |
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SB 854 |
Rapert | Prohibits acquisition of private real property for private commercial use by eminent domain, except privately owned utilities, electric cooperatives and common carriers. |
| Bill History: |
03-23-11 S Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - Room 272 S-Judiciary 03-24-11 S Withdrawn from further consideration 03-30-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 S-Judiciary |
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SB 855 |
Rapert | Allows auxiliary law enforcement officers appointed as reserve law enforcement officers to administer blood and breath alcohol tests police traffic radar equipment. |
| Bill History: |
03-31-11 H Motion to expunge vote carried 03-31-11 H Passed (Vote: Y: 79/N: 5) 03-31-11 H Clincher adopted |
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SB 871 |
Thompson, R. | Establishes the congressional districts for the 2011-2020 period. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-09-11 S Re-referred to committee S-State Agencies 03-30-11 S Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - OSC S-State Agencies 03-31-11 S 1 Amendment(s) Filed |
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SB 891 |
Holland | Requires consideration of available public property prior to initiating eminent domain to take private property. |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 S Filed 03-07-11 S Introduced and referred to S-Judiciary 03-30-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 S-Judiciary |
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SB 936 |
Irvin | Amends provisions related to the notice to political candidates concerning rules of ballot eligibility. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 03-28-11 S Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - OSC S-State Agencies 03-28-11 S Withdrawn from further consideration |
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SB 942 |
Pritchard | Creates the congressional districts for 2011-2020. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-30-11 S Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - OSC S-State Agencies 03-31-11 S 1 Amendment(s) Filed 03-31-11 S Amendment 2 adopted |
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SB 948 |
Irvin | Amends provisions related to the right to photograph, videotape or otherwise record a public event. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 S Filed 03-07-11 S Introduced and referred to S-Judiciary 03-30-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 S-Judiciary |
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SB 949 |
Irvin | Creates the Public Pension Transparency Act. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 S Filed 03-07-11 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 03-30-11 S Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - OSC S-State Agencies |
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SB 954 |
Sample | Amends provisions related to the Towing and Recovery Board and possessory liens on vehicles related to towing and storage. |
| Bill History: |
03-24-11 S Meeting set for UPON ADJOURNMENT - Room 309 S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. 03-28-11 S Referred to interim committee S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. 03-29-11 S Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - Room 309 S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. |
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SB 961 |
Salmon | Amends provisions related to the hotel and restaurant tax. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 S Filed 03-07-11 S Introduced and referred to S-Revenue and Taxation 03-31-11 S Meeting set for uPON ADJOURNMENT - OSC S-Revenue and Taxation |
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SB 963 |
Hendren | Reduces the rate of the special excise tax on sale of natural gas to electric power generators from 4.37% to 2.625%; creates a declining excise tax on gas sales to poultry growers in lieu of sales tax. |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 S Filed 03-07-11 S Introduced and referred to S-Revenue and Taxation 03-31-11 S Meeting set for uPON ADJOURNMENT - OSC S-Revenue and Taxation |
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SB 970 |
Rapert | Provides that other than for pubic utilities, electric cooperatives or common carriers, acquisition of private property by eminent domain for private commercial enterprises or economic development is prohibited |
| Bill History: |
03-23-11 S 1 Amendment(s) Filed 03-30-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 S-Judiciary 03-31-11 S Withdrawn from further consideration |
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SB 975 |
Files | Changes vote certification procedures, removing the specified required reporting elements and authorizing the Secretary of State to determine which additional information a county board of election commissioners is required to submit. |
| Bill History: |
03-30-11 H Meeting set for UPON ADJOURNMENT - Room 151 H-State Agencies 03-30-11 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-State Agencies 03-30-11 H Passed (Vote: Y: 89/N: 0) |
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SB 977 |
Lamoureux | Exempts from sales tax the sale price of new vehicles operating on compressed natural gas and newly acquired vehicles that have been converted to compressed natural gas within 30 days of purchase. |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 S Filed 03-07-11 S Introduced and referred to S-Revenue and Taxation 03-31-11 S Meeting set for uPON ADJOURNMENT - OSC S-Revenue and Taxation |
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SB 979 |
Baker, G. | Amends provisions related to the reapportionment of state Senate and House of Representatives districts. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 S Filed 03-07-11 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 03-30-11 S Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - OSC S-State Agencies |
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SB 980 |
Key | Amends provisions related to the water regulations of the Department of Environmental Quality. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 S Filed 03-07-11 S Introduced and referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-14-11 S Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - Room 272 S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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SB 998 |
Salmon | Amends provisions related to the hotel and restaurant tax. (Incomplete bill) |
| Bill History: |
03-07-11 S Filed 03-07-11 S Introduced and referred to S-Revenue and Taxation 03-31-11 S Meeting set for uPON ADJOURNMENT - OSC S-Revenue and Taxation |
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SJR 1 |
Madison | Amends Article 7 of the Arkansas Constitution to authorize a quorum court to refer to voters the issue of whether to abolish all constable offices at general election. |
| Bill History: |
03-02-11 S Placed on the Senate calendar 03-02-11 S Amendment 1 adopted 03-15-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - OSC S-State Agencies |
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SJR 2 |
Hutchinson, J. | Proposes an amendment to the Constitution removing the independence of the the Highway Commission and placing it under regular legislative authority; declares lottery proceeds subject to appropriation. |
| Bill History: |
03-16-11 S Placed on the Senate calendar 03-16-11 S Amendment 2 adopted 03-22-11 S Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - Room 171 Joint Committee on Constitutional Am |
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SJR 3 |
Williams, E.J. | Proposes an amendment to the Constitution requiring the General Assembly to pass a balanced budget for each fiscal year by passing a revenue stabilization act. |
| Bill History: |
02-09-11 S Placed on the Senate calendar 02-09-11 S Amendment 1 adopted 03-15-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - OSC S-State Agencies |
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SJR 4 |
Rapert | Proposes an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to require three-fourths vote of the total membership of each house to increase the rate of a tax or fee. |
| Bill History: |
03-09-11 S 1 Amendment(s) Filed 03-10-11 S Amendment 2 adopted 03-15-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - OSC S-State Agencies |
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SJR 5 (Support) |
Files | Proposes amendments to the Constitution authorizing issue of local sales tax revenue bonds for financing development districts, to pay unfunded liabilities of closed pension funds; and payment of short-term financing from special revenues. |
| Bill History: |
04-01-11 H Motion to sound ballot carried 04-01-11 H Resolution concurred in (Vote: Y: 51/N: 39) 04-01-11 H Clincher motion failed (Vote: Y: 47/N: 39) |
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SJR 6 |
Pritchard | Proposes an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to delete the limit of three 2-year terms in the House and two 4-year terms in the Senate and establish a limit of fourteen years combined service in the House and the Senate. |
| Bill History: |
02-08-11 S Filed 02-08-11 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 03-15-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - OSC S-State Agencies |
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SJR 7 |
Thompson, R. | Proposes an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution abolishing the offices of Treasurer of State, Secretary of State and Commissioner of State Lands; Treasurer duties transferred to Auditor of State, Secretary of State duties to Lt. Governor. |
| Bill History: |
02-08-11 S Filed 02-08-11 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 03-15-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - OSC S-State Agencies |
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SJR 8 |
Jeffress, J. | Proposes an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution establishing a unified System of Higher Education and the governing System of Higher Education Commission. |
| Bill History: |
02-09-11 S Filed 02-09-11 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 03-15-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - OSC S-State Agencies |
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SJR 9 (Support) |
Sample | Proposes an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution authorizing governmental units to issue bonds and levy special sales taxes to finance the retirement of unfunded liabilities of closed local police and fire pension plans. (Incomplete resolution) |
| Bill History: |
02-09-11 S Filed 02-09-11 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 03-08-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - OSC S-State Agencies |
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SJR 10 |
Bledsoe | Proposes an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution concerning the application of foreign law and legal codes in Arkansas legal decisions. (Incomplete resolution) |
| Bill History: |
02-09-11 S Filed 02-09-11 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 03-08-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - OSC S-State Agencies |
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SJR 11 |
Malone, P. | Proposes an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution concerning the application of foreign law and legal codes in Arkansas legal decisions. (Incomplete resolution) |
| Bill History: |
02-09-11 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 03-08-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - OSC S-State Agencies |
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SJR 12 |
Lamoureux | Proposes an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to amend various provisions concerning the judges of the Arkansas Court of Appeals. (Incomplete resolution) |
| Bill History: |
02-09-11 S Filed 02-09-11 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 03-08-11 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - OSC S-State Agencies |