- Indicates action since the request date.

HB 1002   &nsbp;

Hardwick

Reduces the amount of sales tax levied on food products in phases: from 5.875% to 4.375% 7/1/07, to 3.375% 7/1/08, to 2.375% 7/1/09, and to 1.375% 7/1/10; leaves the .125% tax levied by Amendment 75 and all city and county sales taxes.

Bill History:

11-15-06 H Filed 01-08-07 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 03-06-07 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1008   &nsbp;

Thyer

Requires drivers of vehicles involved in accidents resulting in injury, death or damage to another vehicle to remain at the scene of the accident for not less than 30 minutes.

Bill History:

02-21-07 H House concurred in Senate amendment No 1 02-21-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 02-23-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 145)

HB 1016   &nsbp;

Medley

Increases from $300 to $350 the property tax relief credit for homesteads for assessment year 2008 and provides for a cost-of-living adjustment to the credit amount in subsequent years.

Bill History:

01-29-07 H Placed on the House calendar 01-29-07 H House amendment 1 adopted 03-06-07 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1017   &nsbp;

Medley

Increases from $2500 to $3200 the exemption from sales tax for used motor vehicles effective Jan. 1, 2008 and provides for a cost-of-living adjustment to the exemption in subsequent years.

Bill History:

12-04-06 H Filed 01-08-07 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 03-06-07 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1019   &nsbp;

Martin

Revises the boundaries of the Washington County district courts, moving the township of Vineyard from the West Fork Court to the Prairie Grove Court.

Bill History:

02-05-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 02-06-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 02-06-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 55)

HB 1020   &nsbp;

Adcock

Increases the sales and use tax exemption for the sale of a used motor vehicle from $2,500 to $5,000.

Bill History:

01-25-07 H Placed on the House calendar 01-25-07 H House amendment 1 adopted 03-13-07 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1021   &nsbp;

Norton

Increases the homestead property tax exemption from $300 to $350, effective from assessment year 2008.

Bill History:

12-04-06 H Filed 01-08-07 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 03-06-07 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1022   &nsbp;

Sample

Requires a booking fee of $20 be assessed to all persons convicted of a felony or Class A misdemeanor, with fee revenue dedicated to maintenance, operation, and capital expenditures of the county jail or regional detention facility.

Bill History:

02-15-07 H House concurred in Senate amendment No. 1 02-15-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 02-15-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 117)

HB 1023   &nsbp;

Green

Authorizes municipal police officers, whose department has elected to transfer retirement benefits from the Public Employees system to the Local Police and Fire Retirement System, to stay in APERS if they are receiving public safety credit.

Bill History:

03-13-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 03-14-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-16-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 290)

HB 1026   &nsbp;

Hardy

Authorizes the State Medical Examiner to conduct an autopsy on any firefighter or police officer who dies in the line of duty for the purpose of establishing eligibility for benefits under the federal Public Safety Officers' Benefits Act.

Bill History:

02-06-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 02-06-07 S Emergency clause adopted 02-08-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 69)

HB 1027   &nsbp;

Burris

Authorizes use of deadly physical force in defense of a person in certain circumstances and creates presumption the person using deadly force believed the other person was engaging in certain described conduct.

Bill History:

02-14-07 H House amendment 2 (Burris) adopted 02-15-07 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 H-Judiciary 03-15-07 H Committee Motion for Do Pass Failed (Vote: Y: 9/N: 0)

HB 1029   &nsbp;

Hall

Creates a yearly 72-hour tax exemption period for the purchase of clothing, computers, instructional materials, and other listed items.

Bill History:

03-06-07 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation 03-29-07 H Placed on the House calendar 03-29-07 H Withdrawn from further consideration

HB 1030   &nsbp;

Sullivan

Increases from $300.00 to $350.00 the maximum property tax relief credit available to homestead property owners.

Bill History:

02-16-07 H Received from Senate as amended - Calendar 02-16-07 H House concurred in Senate amendment No. 1 02-21-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 142)

HB 1034   &nsbp;

Walters

Exempts from state sales tax a car manufacturer's rebate to the dealer on the sale of a new motor vehicle.

Bill History:

12-19-06 H Filed 01-08-07 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 03-06-07 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1042   &nsbp;

Thyer

Specifies that out-of-state public agencies or other entities can participate with consolidated utility districts in the development and ownership of generation facilities.

Bill History:

01-30-07 S Emergency clause adopted 01-30-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 01-31-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 45)

HB 1070   &nsbp;

Reep

Increases the annual fee the Division of Health may collect from public water systems: community systems increased from 25 to 30 cents per customer per month, with the annual minimum raised from $200 to $250; noncommunity raised from $100 to $125.

Bill History:

03-13-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 20/N: 1) 03-14-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-16-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 292)

HB 1080   &nsbp;

Joint Budget

Appropriates funds to the Office of Treasurer for state turnback for Counties and Municipalities.

Bill History:

03-30-07 S Emergency clause adopted 04-02-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 04-02-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 773)

HB 1083   &nsbp;

Overbey

Specifies that debtor actions in which a city is a party are excepted from venue requirements at 16-55-213(a).

Bill History:

01-10-07 H Filed 01-10-07 H Introduced and referred to H-Judiciary 03-15-07 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 H-Judiciary

HB 1084   &nsbp;

Overbey

Provides death benefits to surviving spouses of city clerks, treasurers, and recorder-treasurers who have retired or die in office after becoming eligible to retire.

Bill History:

02-22-07 S Placed on the Senate calendar 02-22-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 02-28-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 158)

HB 1085   &nsbp;

Overbey

Authorizes cost of living adjustments for mayors and other city officials who retire under local plans if the municipality is a member of the Public Employees Retirement System.

Bill History:

03-13-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 03-14-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-16-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 293)

HB 1086   &nsbp;

Overbey

Allows mayors to designate a voting representative to attend county equalization board selection meetings.

Bill History:

01-24-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 01-24-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 01-25-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 12)

HB 1094   &nsbp;

Overbey

Removes requirement that the Highway Commission make weight classifications for roads under the direction of county judges; authorizes county judges to make the classification and requires the judges to post the weight limits.

Bill History:

01-30-07 H 1 Amendment(s) Filed 01-31-07 H House amendment 1 (Overbey) adopted 03-30-07 H Meeting set for 8:00 a.m. - Room 428 H-City, County and Local Affairs

HB 1095   &nsbp;

Harris

Includes cities which have administratively consolidated with the Local Fire and Police Retirement systmem in provisions regarding application of funds to each city's account in LOPFI. amendment)

Bill History:

03-23-07 S Placed on the Senate calendar 03-23-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 03-29-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 608)

HB 1098   &nsbp;

Harris

To establish provisions concerning the Local Police and Fire Retirement System to change the uniformed contribution rate for volunteer locations. (to be completed by amendment)

Bill History:

03-23-07 S Emergency clause adopted 03-26-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-28-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 610)

HB 1099   &nsbp;

Harris

Provides that local police pension and relief funds with fewer than five (previously four) members must be declared inactive.

Bill History:

04-02-07 S Placed on the Senate calendar 04-02-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 20/N: 3) 04-04-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 1056)

HB 1100   &nsbp;

Harris

To establish provisions adding a minimum employer contribution for the Local Police and Fire Retirement System.

Bill History:

01-10-07 H Filed 01-11-07 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 01-22-07 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement

HB 1102   &nsbp;

Hall

Makes technical change to specify that both departments of the Phillips County District Court are located in the city of Helena-West Helena.

Bill History:

01-29-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 01-29-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 01-30-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 39)

HB 1122   &nsbp;

Shelby

Requires county courts to immediately notify the clerk of the appropriate city or town with a copy of the filed petition when a subdivision plat is returned to acreage.

Bill History:

01-24-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 01-24-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 01-25-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 14)

HB 1146   &nsbp;

Walters

Provides recovery by a prevailing plaintiff of less than demanded does not prevent recovery of costs or attorney's fees.

Bill History:

01-24-07 H Defeated (Vote: N: 53/Y: 42) 01-26-07 H Motion to reconsider carried 01-26-07 H Defeated (Vote: N: 43/Y: 49)

HB 1159   &nsbp;

Harris

Removes certain conditions on awarding a temporary annuity to a disabled member of the Local Police and Fire Retirement System; changes the period on which final average pay is based from one to the three months preceding termination.

Bill History:

03-13-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 03-14-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-16-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 294)

HB 1160   &nsbp;

Harris

Increases the cap on the total benefit amount for retirants of the Local Police and Fire Retirement System from 80% to 85% of final average pay.

Bill History:

01-16-07 H Filed 01-16-07 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 03-28-07 H Meeting set for 12:00 p.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement

HB 1161   &nsbp;

Harris

Increases the maximum participation in the Local Police and Fire Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) from five to seven years.

Bill History:

01-16-07 H Filed 01-16-07 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 03-28-07 H Meeting set for 12:00 p.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement

HB 1162   &nsbp;

Baker, T.

Requires city aldermen who receive compensation in excess of expenses be members of the Public Employees' Retirement System if the municipality they serve is a participating pubic employer.

Bill History:

03-28-07 H Meeting set for 12:00 p.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement 03-29-07 H Placed on the House calendar 03-29-07 H Withdrawn from further consideration

HB 1172   &nsbp;

Greenberg

Changes various provisions regarding police pension and relief funds of first class cities: allowing board of trustees to fill vacancies; lets surviving former spouses continue to receive benefit share after death of retired member; more.

Bill History:

03-23-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 03-26-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-28-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 611)

HB 1176   &nsbp;

Pyle

Authorizes uncertified municipal employees to issue traffic citations related to traffic accident reports.

Bill History:

02-19-07 H House concurred in Senate amendment No. 1 02-20-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 02-21-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 137)

HB 1177   &nsbp;

Pyle

Provides that the aldermen of a second-class city shall vote to fill a vacancy in the offices of treasurer and recorder-treasurer the first regular meeting after the occurrence of the vacancy.

Bill History:

02-05-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 02-06-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 02-06-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 62)

HB 1178   &nsbp;

Pyle

Repeals the provision which specified that state aid not be used by municipalities for recreational purposes.

Bill History:

02-05-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 02-06-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 02-06-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 63)

HB 1179   &nsbp;

Overbey

Changes the restriction on incorporation of municipalities from a five-mile radius to areas within territorial jurisdiction and removes the exception for areas separated from the city by "natural barriers" and bridges.

Bill History:

02-15-07 H House concurred in Senate amendment No. 1 02-15-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 02-15-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 118)

HB 1180   &nsbp;

Baker, T.

Authorizes code enforcement officers to issue citations for illegal dumping.

Bill History:

03-16-07 H House concurred in Senate amendment No. 1 03-16-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-19-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 377)

HB 1181   &nsbp;

Baker, T.

Authorizes cities and incorporated towns to conduct up to three special censuses between the regular federal censuses; requires all state law use the updated census figures for all purposes effective July 1 following the special census.

Bill History:

01-18-07 H Filed 01-18-07 H Introduced and referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs 03-30-07 H Meeting set for 8:00 a.m. - Room 428 H-City, County and Local Affairs

HB 1182   &nsbp;

Baker, T.

Authorizes code enforcement officers to tag unattended vehicles on public highways.

Bill History:

02-12-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 02-12-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 02-13-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 100)

HB 1183   &nsbp;

Baker, T.

Provides that municipal financial reports may be submitted by the city clerk -treasurer or city treasurer, as well as the city clerk, as the case may be.

Bill History:

02-07-07 S Placed on the Senate calendar 02-07-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 02-08-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 71)

HB 1202   &nsbp;

Thyer

Exempts dyed distillate special fuel from sales and use tax; levying an excise tax of five cents per gallon on dyed distillate special fuel; excluding from the excise tax that portion of the fuel that is biodiesel.

Bill History:

02-09-07 H House concurred in Senate amendments 02-09-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 02-12-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 87)

HB 1203   &nsbp;

Johnson, D.

Mandates the participation of nonuniform employees in the Public Employees' Retirement System

Bill History:

03-26-07 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement 03-27-07 H Placed on the House calendar 03-27-07 H Withdrawn from further consideration

HB 1228   &nsbp;

Hardwick

Requires health insurance carriers to allow retired municipal employees to continue coverage under their health care plan; provides the municipalities does not have to contribute funding for the coverage.

Bill History:

03-07-07 H 1 Amendment(s) Filed 03-08-07 H House amendment 4 (Hardwick) adopted 03-19-07 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement

HB 1234   &nsbp;

Harris

makes various changes in procedures related to cities, towns, and fire protection districts joining the Local Police and Fire Retirement System.

Bill History:

02-06-07 S Placed on the Senate calendar 02-06-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 02-08-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 73)

HB 1253   &nsbp;

Johnson, D.

Allows the board of local police and fire pension funds to include retroactive benefit increases to surviving spouses of firefighters killed on duty who have their survivor benefits restored by the board.

Bill History:

01-22-07 H Filed 01-22-07 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 03-28-07 H Meeting set for 12:00 p.m. - Room 130 Joint Retirement

HB 1273   &nsbp;

Sumpter

To revise provisions concerning benefits for the widows of firefighters. (incomplete bill)

Bill History:

01-22-07 H Filed 01-22-07 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement

HB 1277   &nsbp;

Harris

Allows the board of local police and fire pension funds to include retroactive benefit increases to surviving spouses of firefighters killed on duty who have their survivor benefits restored by the board.

Bill History:

03-23-07 S Emergency clause adopted 03-26-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-28-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 614)

HB 1294   &nsbp;

Glidewell

Repeals the requirement cities have a city park of at least 1,000 acres to qualify to levy the additional 1% sales tax authorized at ACA 26-75-602(c).

Bill History:

01-24-07 H Filed 01-24-07 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 02-20-07 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1295   &nsbp;

Glidewell

Exempts cities and counties from sales and use tax on public safety radio communications equipment purchased.

Bill History:

01-24-07 H Filed 01-24-07 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 02-20-07 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1296   &nsbp;

Glidewell

Exempts cities and counties from sales and use tax on equipment purchased for participation in the Arkansas Wireless Information Network.

Bill History:

01-24-07 H Filed 01-24-07 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 02-20-07 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1300   &nsbp;

Wyatt

Allows voters of municipalities to petition for a special election on the question of levying a local sales and use tax.

Bill History:

02-14-07 S Emergency clause adopted 02-14-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 02-15-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 116)

HB 1310   &nsbp;

Creekmore

Provides guidelines for law enforcement officers in determining the predominant aggressor in domestic abuse cases, prescribes arrest procedures.

Bill History:

03-02-07 H House concurred in Senate amendment No. 2 03-02-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-05-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 204)

HB 1325   &nsbp;

Lamoureux

Requires the Director of the Tobacco Control Board to pay tobacco wholesalers commission on the additional tobacco tax levied in ACA 26-57-804.

Bill History:

01-29-07 H Filed 01-29-07 H Introduced and referred to H-Rules 03-29-07 H Meeting set for Upon Adjournment - Room 428 H-Rules

HB 1333   &nsbp;

Johnson, D.

Creates new offenses of interference with emergency communications in the first degree and in the second degree

Bill History:

02-22-07 S Placed on the Senate calendar 02-22-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 02-28-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 162)

HB 1334   &nsbp;

Johnson, D.

Adds a penalty classification for second and subsequent offenses of obstructing governmental operations.

Bill History:

02-22-07 S Placed on the Senate calendar 02-22-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 02-28-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 163)

HB 1336   &nsbp;

Key

Increases the amount of retirement or disability income that is exempt from state income tax from $6,000 to $10,000; adds requirement for annual cost of living adjustment.

Bill History:

02-05-07 H Clincher adopted 02-05-07 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Revenue and Taxation 03-28-07 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Co...S-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1337   &nsbp;

Anderson

Provides an income tax credit for low-income taxpayers; specifies credit for six categories of family status and income level.

Bill History:

02-05-07 H Clincher adopted 02-05-07 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Revenue and Taxation 03-28-07 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Co...S-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1339   &nsbp;

Evans, D.

Provides that an employer who sends an injured employee to obtain medical treatment remains liable for any necessary medical care until the employer notifies the medical care provider of controverting the future medical treatment.

Bill History:

03-30-07 H Motion for immediate consideration carried 03-30-07 H Defeated (Vote: N: 42/Y: 40) 03-30-07 H Clincher adopted

HB 1342   &nsbp;

Sullivan

Requires the State Highway Commission, in setting minimum and maximum speeds for highways, to consider 65 miles per hour as the minimum desirable speed except within municipalities, school zones, or areas requiring caution.

Bill History:

03-07-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 03-08-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-09-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 242)

HB 1351   &nsbp;

Lamoureux

Provides for "instant runoff" in municipal elections, allowing voters to indicate first, second, third, etc. choice of candidates that appear on the ballot.

Bill History:

01-30-07 H Filed 01-31-07 H Introduced and referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs 03-30-07 H Meeting set for 8:00 a.m. - Room 428 H-City, County and Local Affairs

HB 1352   &nsbp;

Lamoureux

Revising municipal elections to provide that where a candidate does not receive a majority of the votes cast, the person receiving a plurality of the votes cast is elected.

Bill History:

01-30-07 H Filed 01-31-07 H Introduced and referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs 03-30-07 H Meeting set for 8:00 a.m. - Room 428 H-City, County and Local Affairs

HB 1357   &nsbp;

Overbey

Allows patients to claim the durable medical equipment exemption to sales tax for wheelchair lifts and automobile hand controls prescribed after the sale if the equipment was purchased in conjunction with the purchase of a motor vehicle.

Bill History:

02-20-07 H House concurred in Senate amendment No. 1 02-20-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 02-21-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 140)

HB 1358   &nsbp;

Sumpter

Exempts from sales tax the purchase of qualified, new, hybrid vehicles with miles-per-gallon rating at least 25% higher than comparable but non-hybrid vehicles.

Bill History:

02-20-07 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation 03-29-07 H Placed on the House calendar 03-29-07 H Withdrawn from further consideration

HB 1365   &nsbp;

Key

Requiring the levy of county or city hotel and restaurant taxes enacted by ordinance quorum courts or municipal governing bodies be submitted to voters for approval.

Bill History:

03-14-07 H 1 Amendment(s) Filed 03-15-07 H House amendment 1 (Key) adopted 03-29-07 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1376   &nsbp;

House

Requires the Treasurer of State remit revenue from taxes on aviation fuel levied by a county directly to the regional airport in the levying county; excepts revenue from tax of aviation fuel in effect on 12/30/87.

Bill History:

02-22-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 02-22-07 S Emergency clause adopted 02-28-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 166)

HB 1377   &nsbp;

Hutchinson

Exempts real property acquired by a regional airport authority in fee simple title for aviation purposes from annexation and municipal regulation.

Bill History:

02-22-07 S Placed on the Senate calendar 02-22-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 02-28-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 167)

HB 1387   &nsbp;

Hyde

Provides that hold harmless clauses in public construction contracts are unenforceable.

Bill History:

04-02-07 H House concurred in Senate amendment No. 2 04-02-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 04-04-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 874)

HB 1388   &nsbp;

Joint Budget

Appropriates funds to the Treasurer of State for payment of city and county shares of sales and use taxes.

Bill History:

02-12-07 S Emergency clause adopted 02-12-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 02-13-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 103)

HB 1390   &nsbp;

Joint Budget

Appropriates funds to the Treasurer of State for state assistance to local law enforcement through the Association of Chiefs of Police and local emergency medical through the Arkansas Ambulance Association.

Bill History:

03-15-07 S Emergency clause adopted 03-16-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-19-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 335)

HB 1393   &nsbp;

Joint Budget

Appropriates funds to the Treasurer of State for city-county tourist meeting and entertainment facilities assistance.

Bill History:

03-20-07 S Emergency clause adopted 03-21-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-22-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 442)

HB 1404   &nsbp;

Kenney

Exempts all purchases by or for a permanently disabled veteran from sales and use tax.

Bill History:

02-05-07 H Filed 02-05-07 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 02-20-07 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1406   &nsbp;

Reep

Exempts from Freedom of Information Act provisions and discovery under Rules of Civil Procedure the attendance or non-attendance at seminars and training courses and testimony at meetings evaluating the quality of ambulance care.

Bill History:

02-05-07 H Filed 02-06-07 H Introduced and referred to H-Judiciary 03-15-07 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 H-Judiciary

HB 1411   &nsbp;

Shelby

Deletes the prohibition against persons simultaneously holding the offices of elected county justice of the peace and elected city council member.

Bill History:

02-15-07 H Placed on the House calendar 02-15-07 H On floor for consideration 02-15-07 H Defeated (Vote: N: 73/Y: 14)

HB 1420   &nsbp;

Maxwell

Sets the sales and use tax on natural gas and electricity used by manufacturers at 4.375% beginning 7/1/07, with an additional reduction to 3.875% effective 7/1/08.

Bill History:

02-26-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 02-26-07 S Emergency clause adopted 03-01-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 185)

HB 1425   &nsbp;

Joint Budget

Appropriates funds to the Department of Finance and Administration for miscellaneous grants and expenses and various agency transfers.

Bill History:

04-02-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 04-02-07 S Emergency clause adopted 04-05-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 1290)

HB 1427   &nsbp;

Thyer

Establishes the Community Assistance Act, creating a commission to oversee assistance grants to cities, counties, fire departments, libraries, and other public entities deemed as having state purposes.

Bill History:

02-22-07 S Placed on the Senate calendar 02-22-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 02-26-07 S Placed on the Senate calendar

HB 1447   &nsbp;

Overbey

Changes the filing period for independent candidates for municipal office, requiring the candidate file not more than 80 days nor less than 60 days prior to the general election (previously not more than 110 nor less than 90).

Bill History:

02-21-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 02-21-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 02-23-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 149)

HB 1448   &nsbp;

Reep

Requires applicants for solid waste and landfill permits first obtain a certificate of need from the regional solid waste management board.

Bill History:

03-01-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 03-01-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-05-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 208)

HB 1449   &nsbp;

Reep

Removes authorization for regional solid waste management boards to petition the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission regarding permits; specifies that regional boards must follow county purchasing procedures.

Bill History:

03-01-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 03-01-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-05-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 209)

HB 1450   &nsbp;

Medley

Specifies provisions authorizing municipalities to propose ordinances for annexation of land surrounded by the municipality also apply when the municipality surrounds an area on only three sides because the fourth is a state boundary.

Bill History:

02-21-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 02-21-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 02-23-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 150)

HB 1459   &nsbp;

Walters

Creates a $400 credit against state income tax for firefighters who complete a minimum of 24 hours of certified training during the year.

Bill History:

02-12-07 H Filed 02-12-07 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 03-13-07 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1464   &nsbp;

Webb

Decreases from $2 million to $1 million the amount for municipal project that qualify for the alternative negotiated purchasing provisions at 14-58-1001.

Bill History:

02-12-07 H Introduced and referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs 03-23-07 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 428 H-City, County and Local Affairs 03-22-07 H Withdrawn from further consideration

HB 1465   &nsbp;

Webb

Requires landfills to offer styrofoam (polystyrene) recycling; requires the Pollution Control and Ecology Commission to adopt regulations.

Bill History:

03-02-07 H Clincher adopted 03-05-07 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-30-07 S Meeting set for 8:00 a.m. - Room 272 S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor

HB 1474   &nsbp;

Hall

Changes the penalty for selling blue lights to any person, firm or corporation other than a "certified" law enforcement officer from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony; sets same penalty for unauthorized persons buying blue lights.

Bill History:

03-23-07 S Placed on the Senate calendar 03-23-07 S Senate amendment 1 (Whitaker) adopted 03-30-07 S Meeting set for 8:00 a.m. - Room 309 S-Judiciary

HB 1476   &nsbp;

Rosenbaum

Exempts the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), Americorps-member City Year, and the Arkansas Arts Center from sales and use tax.

Bill History:

02-20-07 H On floor for consideration 02-20-07 H House amendment 1 (Rosenbaum) adopted 02-22-07 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1494   &nsbp;

Pace

Excludes erosion control services performed in connection with public projects from the landscaping sales tax exemption.

Bill History:

03-20-07 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation 03-30-07 H Placed on the House calendar 03-30-07 H Withdrawn from further consideration

HB 1499   &nsbp;

Evans, D.

Authorizes cities with populations of 20,000 or more to fill vacancies in certain alderman positions with special elections (current requirement is 50,000)

Bill History:

02-28-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 03-01-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-01-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 188)

HB 1509   &nsbp;

Hardwick

Extends provisions for instant runoff voting to all qualified electors temporarily residing outside the territorial limits of the country, in addition to active duty military personnel.

Bill History:

03-07-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 03-08-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-09-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 261)

HB 1514   &nsbp;

Webb

Establishes maximum mercury levels for electric lighting devices that may be disposed of in land fills.

Bill History:

02-22-07 H Clincher adopted 02-22-07 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-30-07 S Meeting set for 8:00 a.m. - Room 272 S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor

HB 1523   &nsbp;

Walters

Authorizes municipalities and counties to require pawnshops and pawnbrokers submit pawnshop records daily, using an electronic format, to a centralized tracking system used for law enforcement purposes only.

Bill History:

03-05-07 S Emergency clause adopted 03-06-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-09-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 262)

HB 1529   &nsbp;

Jeffrey

Revises salary ranges for numerous judges, clerks and other personnel of district courts.

Bill History:

03-29-07 H House concurred in Senate amendment No. 1 03-29-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-30-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 737)

HB 1532   &nsbp;

Harrelson

Changes the time early voting must be available from 15 to 14 days before the election; increases the period by which the primary election must precede the general election from three to four weeks.

Bill History:

02-23-07 H Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-State Agencies 03-20-07 H Placed on the House calendar 03-20-07 H Withdrawn from further consideration

HB 1536   &nsbp;

Overbey

Prohibits location of an adult-oriented buisiness within one thousand feet of a child care facility, park, place of worship, playground, public library, recreational area or facility, residence, school, or walking trail.

Bill History:

03-12-07 S Placed on the Senate calendar 03-12-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 33/N: 0) 03-19-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 387)

HB 1564   &nsbp;

Creekmore

Prohibits registered sex offenders from living within two thousand feet of victims and makes various changes to registration requirements; requires the ACIC publish the sex offender list, with pictures, on the main state website.

Bill History:

03-19-07 H House concurred in Senate amendments No. 1 03-19-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-21-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 394)

HB 1575   &nsbp;

Sumpter

Creates the Trauma System Revolving Trust Fund, which the DHHS-Division of Health shall allocate to ambulance providers, hospitals, physicians, rehab services and DOH program administration to support the trauma care system.

Bill History:

03-29-07 H Returned to the Senate 03-29-07 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-02-07 S Committee hearing set for Monday, Apr. 2 Conference Committee

HB 1586   &nsbp;

King

Expands the definitions of business that must collect the advertising and promotion taxes levied by cities under 5,000 population, adding "retail business" and "Lodging for profit" in place of gift shops and hotel or motel accommodations.

Bill History:

03-19-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 03-20-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-23-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 464)

HB 1589   &nsbp;

Pace

Authorizes electric utilities to own or operate a broadband system on the electric utilities' electric delivery system and provide Internet service over the broadband system.

Bill History:

03-29-07 H House concurred in Senate amendment No. 2 03-29-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-30-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 739)

HB 1607   &nsbp;

Hoyt

Adds authority to collect delinquent wastewater service and sewer service bills in the same manner as provided for collecting delinquent water bills.

Bill History:

03-12-07 S On floor for consideration 03-12-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 33/N: 0) 03-19-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 360)

HB 1617   &nsbp;

Woods

Limits the authority of municipalities to use the power of eminent domain except for public use, and specifically excludes from approved use the acquiring of property for economic development purposes.

Bill History:

03-19-07 H 1 Amendment(s) Filed 03-20-07 H House amendment 2 (Woods) adopted 03-30-07 H Meeting set for 8:00 a.m. - Room 428 H-City, County and Local Affairs

HB 1630   &nsbp;

Adcock

Specifies that government entities use dispute resolution processes whenever possible to resolve disputes, cases, or controversies if the opposing party consent.

Bill History:

04-02-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 19/N: 7) 04-02-07 S Clincher adopted 04-05-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 1206)

HB 1636   &nsbp;

Bond

Requires public utilities to provide electric utilities, telecommunications carriers, or cable TV systems with nondiscriminatory access to poles, ducts, and conduit owned or controlled by the utility; gives regulatory authority to the PSC.

Bill History:

03-29-07 H House concurred in Senate amendment No. 1 03-29-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-30-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 740)

HB 1650   &nsbp;

Lowery

Creates a sales tax exemption for the purchase of machinery used in the production of concrete.

Bill History:

03-19-07 H Placed on the House calendar 03-19-07 H House amendment 1 Lowery) adopted 03-27-07 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1657   &nsbp;

Rosenbaum

Authorizes cities and towns to levy an additional franchise fee on telephone companies; specifies options.

Bill History:

03-19-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 03-20-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-23-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 477)

HB 1670   &nsbp;

Moore

Revises the certification requirements for fire departments, including requirement firefighters receive specified training within the first year of service as a firefighter.

Bill History:

03-14-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 03-15-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-19-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 362)

HB 1692   &nsbp;

Creekmore

Makes persons contracting with agencies providing services to DHHS and various corrections agencies guilty of sexual assault in the third degree if they have sexual activity with a person in custody of any of the named agencies.

Bill History:

03-12-07 S On floor for consideration 03-12-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 33/N: 0) 03-19-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 363)

HB 1698   &nsbp;

Wills

Expands the scope of the Regional Mobility Authority Act, including a comprehensive list of transportation projects that may be addressed by an Authority; provides for joint transportation projects between Authorities; more.

Bill History:

03-14-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 03-15-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-20-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 389)

HB 1701   &nsbp;

Dunn

Exempts agricultural aircraft from the sales and use tax, including aircraft owned by farmers and those owned by commercial providers.

Bill History:

02-22-07 H Filed 02-22-07 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 03-08-07 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1717   &nsbp;

Pate

Authorizes municipalities to issue the pistol carried by a police officer to the officer or officer's family upon retirement or death; authorizes retiring law enforcement officers to purchase the shotgun used while on duty.

Bill History:

03-14-07 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 03-15-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-19-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 365)

HB 1732   &nsbp;

Evans, L.

Changes the exemption of all records relating to risk and response to water supply threats from the Freedom of Information Act, making "vulnerability assessments" exempt from disclosure for the years.

Bill History:

03-07-07 S Emergency clause adopted 03-08-07 H Received in the House - Sent to Governor 03-09-07 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 268)

HB 1739   &nsbp;

Shelby

Levies an additional tax on cigarettes of $25 per thousand and on tobacco products other than cigarettes of 8% of manufacturer's selling price; prescribes distribution of the new revenue to Community Health Centers, other health entities.

Bill History: