Week 12 of the AR Legislature — Bills to Watch

Week 11 Summary of Conduit Bill Analysis

94th General Assembly Bill Tracker

Thursday, March 30, 2023

House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor:

HB1578 by Rep. Wooten — HB1578 – TO SPECIFY CERTAIN OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO OBTAIN A PHARMACY PERMIT — OPPOSE

HB1681 by Rep. Andrews — TO REGULATE CERTAIN GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAMS; TO CREATE THE WORK PROTECTION ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT A PUBLIC ENTITY FROM ENFORCING OR ENACTING CERTAIN UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME PROGRAMS.  — SUPPORT

HB1682 by Rep. Andrews — TO DISQUALIFY FRAUDULENT ACTORS FROM UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE PROHIBITING FRAUDULENT ACTORS FROM COLLECTING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS ACT OF 2023. — SUPPORT

HB1615 by Rep. Lundstrum — TO CREATE THE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT; AND TO AMEND THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT.  — SUPPORT

HB1345 by Rep. Tosh — TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR A TEACHER’S CLASSROOM EXPENSES; AND TO INCREASE THE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR A TEACHER’S CLASSROOM EXPENSES. — SUPPORT

HB1491 by Rep. Cavenaugh — TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO ADOPT RULES BEFORE ASSESSING OR COLLECTING CERTAIN TAXES. — SUPPORT

HB1275 by Rep. L. Johnson — TO REGULATE ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS; AND TO PROHIBIT A HEALTHCARE PAYOR THAT HAS ELECTRONIC ACCESS TO MEDICAL RECORDS FROM REQUESTING MEDICAL RECORDS IN A DIFFERENT FORMAT FROM A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER — OPPOSE

SB474 by Sen. J. Bryant —  TO CLARIFY THE INFORMATION THAT MAY BE OBTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FROM EXTERNAL DATA PROVIDERS FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM AND SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM — SUPPORT

HB1237 by Rep. L. Johnson — TO REGULATE THE BUSINESS OF TAXICAB, AUTOMOBILE, OR SIMILAR VEHICLE ENGAGED IN CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE. — OPPOSE

 

Senate Committee on Revenue and Taxation:

SB80 by Sen. Penzo — TO EXEMPT FROM GROSS INCOME A GAIN BY A TAXPAYER RESULTING FROM THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY UNDER THE RIGHT OF EMINENT DOMAIN OR THE THREAT OF CONDEMNATION. — SUPPORT

SB134 by Sen. J. Payton —  TO INCREASE THE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR USED MOTOR VEHICLES; AND TO AMEND THE REDUCED SALES AND USE TAX RATE APPLICABLE TO PURCHASES OF USED MOTOR VEHICLES. — SUPPORT

SB459 by J. Dismang — TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF TAX CREDITS THAT MAY BE APPROVED IN A FISCAL YEAR UNDER THE DIGITAL PRODUCT AND MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2009. —  OPPOSE

HB1538 by Rep. Vaught — CONCERNING REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS — OPPOSE

HB1540 by Rep. Vaught — TO REQUIRE A STUDENT WHO REENTERS A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT OR AN OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TO TAKE A GRADE-LEVEL PLACEMENT TEST FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING THE GRADE LEVEL APPROPRIATE FOR THE STUDENT — OPPOSE

SB125 by Sen. J. Dotson — CONCERNING FREE SPEECH RIGHTS AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. — SUPPORT

 

SB298 by Sen. K. Hammer — TO ESTABLISH SALARY BASES FOR NURSING PROGRAM FACULTY — SB298 – TO ESTABLISH SALARY BASES FOR NURSING PROGRAM FACULTY — OPPOSE

HB1189 by Rep. Clowney — TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS BEHAVIOR ANALYST LICENSURE ACT — OPPOSE

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Education Committee:

Hb1545 by Rep. L. Johnson — CONCERNING RURAL MEDICAL PRACTICE STUDENT LOANS AND SCHOLARSHIPS — OPPOSE

HB1544 by Rep. L. Johnson — CONCERNING THE OSTEOPATHIC RURAL MEDICAL PRACTICE STUDENT LOAN AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM — OPPOSE

HB1468 by Rep. Long — TO CREATE THE GIVEN NAME ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT REQUIRING EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO USE A PERSON’S PREFERRED PRONOUN, NAME, OR TITLE WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT.  — SUPPORT

HB1559 by Rep. McAlindon — CONCERNING IMPLICIT BIAS TRAINING REQUIRED BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL OR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.  — SUPPORT

 

House Committee on City, County, and Local Affairs:

HB1067 by Rep. Andrews — TO MODIFY THE LAW CONCERNING RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN FIREFIGHTERS — SUPPORT

HB1572 by Rep. Hawk — TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN TYPES OF LOCAL REGULATION OF UNDERGROUND GAS STORAGE FACILITIES, FUEL RETAILERS, AND RELATED TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE. — SUPPORT

HB1616 by Rep. Cavenaugh — TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE; TO ALLOW THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE ON A WEBSITE; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES AND PUBLICATION; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS — SUPPORT

 

House Committee on Insurance and Commerce:

HB1585 by Rep. Maddox — TO CREATE THE DELIVERY NETWORK COMPANY INSURANCE ACT — OPPOSE

HB1628 by Rep. Meeks —TO PROHIBIT COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE AGREEMENTS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE AGREEMENT — OPPOSE

 

Senate Committee on Revenue and Taxation: 

SB207 by Sen. B. Johnson — TO MODIFY THE ARKANSAS CORPORATE FRANCHISE TAX ACT OF 1979; AND TO CREATE THE SECRETARY OF STATE BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM SPECIAL FUND — OPPOSE

 

House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development:

SB338 by Sen. Caldwell — TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS EGG MARKETING ACT OF 1969; AND TO AMEND THE NUMBER OF HENS A RETAILER IS PERMITTED TO HAVE TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE ARKANSAS EGG MARKETING ACT OF 1969 — SUPPORT

 

House Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs: 

HB1407 by Rep. McClure — TO CREATE THE VOTER REGISTRATION AND SECURE VOTER RECORDS ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 51; AND TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE — SUPPORT

HB1595 by Rep. Ray — TO AMEND THE PROCEDURES FOR REGISTRATION OF POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES; TO AMEND CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996— SUPPORT

HB1593 by Rep. Long — TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS FOURTH AMENDMENT PROTECTION ACT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF ELECTRONIC DATA AND METADATA — SUPPORT

HB1598 by Rep. Ray — TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CAMPAIGN FINANCE; TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 19, SECTION 28; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996 — OPPOSE

SB353 by Sen. Dotson — TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING DRAFTING REQUESTS AND INFORMATION REQUESTS TO LEGISLATIVE EMPLOYEES — OPPOSE

10 minutes upon adjournment:

HB1726 by Rep. Ray — TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; TO ADD DEFINITIONS; TO ADD PUBLIC RECORDS EXEMPTIONS; TO AMEND PUBLIC MEETINGS REQUIREMENTS; AND TO AMEND REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO CUSTODIANS PROCESSING PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS.  — OPPOSE

HB1610 by Rep. Bentley — TO AMEND THE LAW RELATING TO PUBLIC MEETINGS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.  — OPPOSE

 

Senate Committee on Judiciary:

SB495 by Sen. Gilmore — TO CREATE THE PROTECT ARKANSAS ACT; TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING SENTENCING AND PAROLE; TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES; AND TO CREATE THE LEGISLATIVE RECIDIVISM REDUCTION TASK FORCE. —  NEUTRAL

SB442 by Sen. G. Leding —TO ENSURE THAT ANY COURT COSTS AND FEES PAID BY A DEFENDANT IN A CRIMINAL CASE SHALL BE REFUNDED TO HIM OR HER IF FOUND NOT GUILTY OR ACQUITTED — SUPPORT

 

Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor:

SB298 by Sen. Hammer — TO ESTABLISH SALARY BASES FOR NURSING PROGRAM FACULTY — OPPOSE

HB1189 by Rep. Clowney — TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS BEHAVIOR ANALYST LICENSURE ACT — OPPOSE

HB1575 by Rep. Burkes — TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS REEMPLOYMENT ACT — SUPPORT

 

Senate Calendar:

SB66 by Sen. Dees — TO CREATE THE PROTECTION OF MINORS FROM DISTRIBUTION OF HARMFUL MATERIAL ACT; TO ESTABLISH LIABILITY FOR THE PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS ON THE INTERNET; AND TO REQUIRE REASONABLE AGE VERIFICATION. — SUPPORT

SB90 by Rep. Hill — TO CREATE THE AUTOMATIC OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSURE ACT — SUPPORT

SB235 by Sen. C. Tucker — TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ABSENTEE VOTER INTEGRITY ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COUNTING ABSENTEE BALLOTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE. — OPPOSE

SB396 by Sen. Dees — TO CREATE THE SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY ACT; TO REQUIRE AGE VERIFICATION FOR USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA; AND TO CLARIFY LIABILITY FOR FAILURE TO PERFORM AGE VERIFICATION FOR USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND ILLEGAL RETENTION OF DATA. —NEUTRAL

HB1457 by Rep. Furman — TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS POLL WATCHERS BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POLL WATCHERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION PROCEDURES — SUPPORT

HB1599 by Rep. Ray —TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONTRIBUTION LIMITS TO POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES; TO AMEND CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW; TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996. — SUPPORT

 

House Calendar: 

HB1516 by Rep. Lundstrum — TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PARTNER WITH A BUSINESS TO ALLOW FOR THE PROVISION OF A SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERT; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR BUSINESSES THAT LOAN SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERTS TO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS — SUPPORT

HB1572 by Rep. Hawk — TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN TYPES OF LOCAL REGULATION OF UNDERGROUND GAS STORAGE FACILITIES, FUEL RETAILERS, AND RELATED TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE. — SUPPORT

HB1540 by Rep. Vaught — TO REQUIRE A STUDENT WHO REENTERS A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT OR AN OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TO TAKE A GRADE-LEVEL PLACEMENT TEST FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING THE GRADE LEVEL APPROPRIATE FOR THE STUDENT — OPPOSE

HB1345 by Rep. Tosh — TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR A TEACHER’S CLASSROOM EXPENSES; AND TO INCREASE THE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR A TEACHER’S CLASSROOM EXPENSES. — SUPPORT

SB306 by Sen. Dismang — TO AMEND THE ASSET LIMITS FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REQUEST A BROAD-BASED CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY WAIVER — OPPOSE

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

House Education Committee:

HB1516 by Rep. Lundstrum — TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PARTNER WITH A BUSINESS TO ALLOW FOR THE PROVISION OF A SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERT; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR BUSINESSES THAT LOAN SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERTS TO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS — SUPPORT

HB1538 by By Rep. Vaught — CONCERNING REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS —OPPOSE

HB1540 by Rep. Vaught — TO REQUIRE A STUDENT WHO REENTERS A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT OR AN OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TO TAKE A GRADE-LEVEL PLACEMENT TEST FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING THE GRADE LEVEL APPROPRIATE FOR THE STUDENT — OPPOSE

 

House Judiciary:

SB270 by Sen. J. Payton — TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF SEXUAL INDECENCY WITH A CHILD — SUPPORT

HB1615 by Rep. Lundstrum — TO CREATE THE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT; AND TO AMEND THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT. — SUPPORT

 

Senate Committee on Insurance and Commerce:

SB66 by Sen. Dees — TO CREATE THE PROTECTION OF MINORS FROM DISTRIBUTION OF HARMFUL MATERIAL ACT; TO ESTABLISH LIABILITY FOR THE PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS ON THE INTERNET; AND TO REQUIRE REASONABLE AGE VERIFICATION. — SUPPORT

HB1275 by Rep. L. Johnson — TO REGULATE ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS; AND TO PROHIBIT A HEALTHCARE PAYOR THAT HAS ELECTRONIC ACCESS TO MEDICAL RECORDS FROM REQUESTING MEDICAL RECORDS IN A DIFFERENT FORMAT FROM A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER — OPPOSE

SB474 by Sen. J. Bryant — TO CLARIFY THE INFORMATION THAT MAY BE OBTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FROM EXTERNAL DATA PROVIDERS FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM AND SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM — SUPPORT

 

Senate Committee on City, County, Local:

HB1207 by Rep. Underwood HB1207 – TO CREATE THE FAST-TRACK PERMITS ACT — SUPPORT

 

House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor:

HB 1578 by Rep Wooten — HB1578 – TO SPECIFY CERTAIN OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO OBTAIN A PHARMACY PERMIT — OPPOSE

SB306 by Sen. Dismang — TO AMEND THE ASSET LIMITS FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REQUEST A BROAD-BASED CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY WAIVER — OPPOSE

 

Senate Committee on State Agencies and Government Affairs:

SB90 by Sen. Hill — TO CREATE THE AUTOMATIC OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSURE ACT — SUPPORT

SB231 by Sen. B. King – TO AMEND THE RESTRICTIONS ON EMPLOYMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AFTER LEAVING OFFICE; AND TO RESTRICT A CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER FROM CERTAIN TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR TWO YEARS — SUPPORT

HB1457 by Rep. Furman — TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS POLL WATCHERS BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POLL WATCHERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION PROCEDURES — SUPPORT

HB1599 by Rep. Ray — TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONTRIBUTION LIMITS TO POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES; TO AMEND CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW; TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996. — SUPPORT

SB235 by Sen. C. Tucker — TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ABSENTEE VOTER INTEGRITY ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COUNTING ABSENTEE BALLOTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE. — OPPOSE

 

Senate Calendar:

SB81 by Sen. Sullivan—TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LIBRARIES AND OBSCENE MATERIALS; TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF FURNISHING A HARMFUL ITEM TO A MINOR; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING OBSCENE MATERIALS LOANED BY A LIBRARY. — SUPPORT

Hb1522 by Rep. Dalby — CONCERNING THE SALARIES OF VARIOUS DISTRICT COURT PERSONNEL — OPPOSE

SB125 by Sen. J. Dotson — CONCERNING FREE SPEECH RIGHTS AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. — SUPPORT

 

House Calendar:

HB1045 by Rep. Beaty — TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS BY REPEALING THE THROWBACK RULE. — SUPPORT

HB1538 by Rep. Vaught —CONCERNING REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS — OPPOSE

HB1615 by Rep. Lundstrum —  TO CREATE THE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT; AND TO AMEND THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT. — SUPPORT

HB1616 by Rep. Cavenaugh — TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE; TO ALLOW THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE ON A WEBSITE; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES AND PUBLICATION; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS — SUPPORT

HB1237 by Rep. L. Johnson — TO REGULATE THE BUSINESS OF TAXICAB, AUTOMOBILE, OR SIMILAR VEHICLE ENGAGED IN CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE. — OPPOSE

HB1681 by Rep. Andrews — TO REGULATE CERTAIN GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAMS; TO CREATE THE WORK PROTECTION ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT A PUBLIC ENTITY FROM ENFORCING OR ENACTING CERTAIN UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME PROGRAMS. — SUPPORT

HB1682 by Rep. Andrews — TO DISQUALIFY FRAUDULENT ACTORS FROM UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE PROHIBITING FRAUDULENT ACTORS FROM COLLECTING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS ACT OF 2023. — SUPPORT

HB1012 by Rep. Ray — TO AMEND THE STANDARD DEDUCTION FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES; AND TO INCREASE THE STANDARD DEDUCTION — SUPPORT

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Monday, March 27, 2023

Senate Education Committee:

HB1545 by Rep. L. Johnson — CONCERNING RURAL MEDICAL PRACTICE STUDENT LOANS AND SCHOLARSHIPS — OPPOSE

HB1544 by Rep. L. Johnson — CONCERNING THE OSTEOPATHIC RURAL MEDICAL PRACTICE STUDENT LOAN AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM — OPPOSE

SB125 by Sen. J. Dotson — CONCERNING FREE SPEECH RIGHTS AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION — SUPPORT

SB471 by Sen. C. Tucker — TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM TO ALLOW A PARENT OF A PARTICIPATING STUDENT TO ELECT TO DIRECT ACCOUNT FUNDS TO THE RESIDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL TO WHICH THE PARTICIPATING STUDENT IS ASSIGNED — SUPPORT

 

Senate Judiciary Committee:

SB442 by Sen. G. Leding — TO ENSURE THAT ANY COURT COSTS AND FEES PAID BY A DEFENDANT IN A CRIMINAL CASE SHALL BE REFUNDED TO HIM OR HER IF FOUND NOT GUILTY OR ACQUITTED. — SUPPORT

HB1522 by Rep. Dalby — CONCERNING THE SALARIES OF VARIOUS DISTRICT COURT PERSONNEL — OPPOSE

 

Senate Public Health, Welfare, and Labor Committee:

SB298 by Sen. K. Hammer — TO ESTABLISH SALARY BASES FOR NURSING PROGRAM FACULTY — OPPOSE

 

Senate Calendar:

SB235 by Sen. C. Tucker — TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ABSENTEE VOTER INTEGRITY ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COUNTING ABSENTEE BALLOTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE. — OPPOSE

HB14707 by Rep. McClure — TO CREATE THE VOTER REGISTRATION AND SECURE VOTER RECORDS ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 51; AND TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE — SUPPORT

 

House Calendar:

HB1067 by Rep. Andrews — TO MODIFY THE LAW CONCERNING RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN FIREFIGHTERS — SUPPORT

HB1239 by Rep. Underwood — TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING THE CORPORATE FRANCHISE TAX; TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS CORPORATE FRANCHISE TAX ACT OF 1979; AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES. — SUPPORT

HB1578 by Rep. Wooten — TO SPECIFY CERTAIN OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO OBTAIN A PHARMACY PERMIT — OPPOSE

HB1592 by Rep. C. Fite — TO AMEND THE DIGITAL PRODUCT AND MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2009. OPPOSE

HB1595 by Rep. Ray — TO AMEND THE PROCEDURES FOR REGISTRATION OF POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES; TO AMEND CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996 — SUPPORT

HB1597 by Rep. Ray – TO MODIFY THE DISBURSEMENT OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS AT THE CONCLUSION OF A CAMPAIGN; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CAMPAIGN FINANCE; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996 — OPPOSE