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SR24 F. Love TO PROCLAIM MARCH 13-17, 2023, AS AMERICORPS WEEK IN ARKANSAS.

SR29 B. Davis TO CELEBRATE AND RECOGNIZE WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

SR31 J. Petty TO RECOGNIZE THE CEDARVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CO-ED CHEERLEADING TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2022 1A – 4A STATE CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP.

SMR1 -M. Irvin TO REMEMBER DR. KENNETH LLOYD COON, SR., AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

HB1030 #1 S. Meeks English CONCERNING AGE AND RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTENDING PUBLIC SCHOOLS; AND TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS FOR WHOM PUBLIC SCHOOLS SHALL BE OPEN AND FREE.

HB1407 #1 Mcclure McKee TO CREATE THE VOTER REGISTRATION AND SECURE VOTER and 2 RECORDS ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 51; AND TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.

SB185 #1 B. Johnson B. Johnson TO AMEND THE APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE FOR THE TAX APPEALS COMMISSION TO PROVIDE FOR THE FILLING OF VACANCIES ON THE COMMISSION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

HCR1011 Vaught B. Johnson TO ENCOURAGE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF UNIT DOSE PACKAGING FOR NARCOTICS AND OPIOIDS TO PRESERVE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ALL CITIZENS OF THIS NATION.

SB7 for Amendment

SB8 for Amendment

SB86 C. Penzo TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO STUDY AND REPORT ON THE STATUS OF NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS IN ARKANSAS AND OTHER STATES.

SB306 J. 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.

SB339 Caldwell TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING WORKING ANIMAL PROTECTION; AND TO PROVIDE FOR WORKING ANIMAL PROTECTION IN COUNTIES.

SB359 G. Stubblefield CONCERNING ACCESS TO MEDICAL RECORDS FOR A LEGAL PROCEEDING; AND CONCERNING FEES CHARGED FOR DUPLICATION OF ELECTRONICALLY STORED MEDICAL RECORDS.

SB369 J. Dotson CONCERNING CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.

SB377 K. Hammer TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INITIATIVE PETITIONS; TO CREATE A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE CONCERNING INITIATIVE PETITION SIGNATURES; AND TO ESTABLISH THE DEFINITION OF AND REGULATE PAID PETITION BLOCKERS.

SB381 A. Clark TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REGULAR TRAINING OF PUBLIC GOVERNING BODIES.

SB389 C. Penzo TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MEMBERS OF LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS OF DIRECTORS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SCHOOL ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE DATE ON WHICH AN ELECTION OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE HELD

SB390 C. Penzo TO AMEND THE CIVIL PENALTIES AND TO ESTABLISH CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR CHILD LABOR VIOLATIONS; AND TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR HINDERING INVESTIGATIONS RELATED TO CHILD LABOR VIOLATIONS.

SB403 B. Johnson TO CONSOLIDATE AGRICULTURE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; TO ABOLISH CERTAIN BOARDS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; TO TRANSFER THE DUTIES OF CERTAIN BOARDS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

SB410 Irvin TO FACILITATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF BOILER INSPECTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

SB316 Irvin TO ADD THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD, RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS COMMITTEE, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND LICENSING TO THE LIST OF CLAIMANT AGENCIES FOR PURPOSES OF THE SETOFF AGAINST STATE TAX REFUNDS.

SB365 Irvin TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS STUDENT DUE PROCESS AND PROTECTION ACT; AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURAL PROTECTIONS FOR STUDENT CONDUCT DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AT PUBLIC TWO-YEAR AND FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

SB416 C. Tucker TO CREATE THE IMAGINATION LIBRARY OF ARKANSAS PROGRAM; AND TO CREATE THE IMAGINATION LIBRARY OF ARKANSAS PROGRAM FUND.

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HB1271 - Motion to withdraw from committee

HB1007 Pilkington Penzo TO AUTHORIZE PHARMACISTS TO DISPENSE HIV PREEXPOSURE AND POSTEXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS.

HB1008 Pilkington B. Davis TO MODIFY THE COVERAGE OF CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORS IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.

HB1032 L. Fite Hickey TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT.

HB1035 Pilkington Irvin TO REQUIRE SCREENING FOR DEPRESSION OF BIRTH MOTHERS AT THE TIME OF BIRTH; AND TO MANDATE THAT INSURANCE POLICIES COVER SCREENING FOR DEPRESSION OF BIRTH MOTHERS AT THE TIME OF BIRTH.

HB1102 Pilkington Penzo TO CREATE THE UNIVERSAL NEWBORN SCREENING ACT; AND TO ENSURE THAT NEWBORNS ARE SCREENED FOR CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

HB1313 Hudson Murdock TO AMEND THE EXEMPTIONS OF LIFE INSURANCE PROCEEDS FROM ACTIONS BY CREDITORS AND REPRESENTATIVES.

HB1411 Mcalindon Stone TO AMEND THE PROHIBITION ON THE DELIVERY OF UNSOLICITED ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS TO ELECTORS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABSENTEE BALLOTS.

HB1423 Painter Dees TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RECOUNT OF BALLOTS; AND TO AMEND ELECTION PROCEDURES.

HB1425 M. Berry B. Johnson TO UPDATE THE MILITARY CODE OF ARKANSAS.

HB1426 Duffield Stubblefield TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING FEES FOR ISSUING SUMMONS OR SUBPOENAS.

HB1434 Vaught B. Johnson TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING AGRICULTURE; AND TO PLACE THE BURDEN OF PROOF ON THE PARTY BRINGING AN ACTION AGAINST AN AGRICULTURAL OPERATION AS A NUISANCE.

HB1438 Maddox Dismang TO AMEND THE UNIFORM MONEY SERVICES ACT.

HB1441 Schulz McKee TO RESTRICT THE USE BY A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR MEDICAL, EMERGENCY MEDICAL, AND AMBULANCE SERVICES.

HB1448 Gazaway Stubblefield TO MODERNIZE PROBATE PROCEEDINGS; AND TO AMEND AND UPDATE THE LAW CONCERNING ADOPTIONS, GUARDIANSHIPS, AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF DECEDENTS' ESTATES; AND TO AMEND THE PROBATE CODE.

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HB1459 C. Fite Hammer TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND RELATED OFFENSES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FINES FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

HB1470 C. Fite Hammer TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONDITIONS FOR CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND CHILD SEX VICTIMS.

HB1473 Dalby Irvin TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROCEDURE FOR A NAME CHANGE; TO REQUIRE A NAME CHANGE PETITION TO BE VERIFIED; AND TO ENSURE CONTENTS OF A NAME CHANGE COURT FILE ARE REDACTED.

HB1475 Beaty Jr. Hill TO IDENTIFY THE INTANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES THAT IS EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAXES; AND TO REQUIRE A COUNTY ASSESSOR TO PROVIDE AN EXPLANATION RELATED TO A TAXPAYER'S INTANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY.

HB1487 Lundstrum Hammer TO CREATE THE BALLOT SECURITY ACT OF 2023; AND TO AMEND ELECTION LAW CONCERNING THE HANDLING OF ELECTION BALLOTS.

HB1518 J. Mayberry Boyd TO SET MINIMUM DEMENTIA TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR STAFF MEMBERS WHO ARE EMPLOYED BY AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY.

HB1520 Ladyman Boyd TO AMEND THE PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK TRUST FUND ACT; TO AMEND THE PAYMENT LIMIT PER OCCURRENCE FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

HB1524 M. Berry Dotson TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT PROCUREMENTS.

HB1546 Warren B. Davis TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES; AND TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT ORGANIZATIONS HOLDING CERTIFICATES ISSUED UNDER SECTION 14(C) OF THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT.

HB1557 Tosh B. Johnson TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN RECORDS RELATED TO A CORONER'S INVESTIGATION.

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