Call to Order

Roll Call

Prayer

Announcements

Items to be Read Across the Desk

Doctor of the Day

SR39 L. Chesterfield TO RECOGNIZE IRMA HUNTER BROWN FOR HER SERVICE TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

HCR1009 Eaves Hammer TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF MARCH AS NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINING MONTH.

SR30 K. Hammer TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF MARCH AS NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINING MONTH.

SR46 K. Hammer TO RECOGNIZE THE BENTON HIGH SCHOOL PANTHER GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM, THE BENTON HIGH SCHOOL PANTHER BOYS GOLF TEAM, THE BENTON HIGH SCHOOL PANTHER CHEERLEADING TEAM, AND BENTON HIGH SCHOOL PANTHER WRESTLER HAVEN OWENS.

SB207 #1 B. Johnson 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.

SB322 #1 Irvin Irvin TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS; AND TO AID IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE'S BARBER LAWS.

SB520 - Re-refer from Education Committee to Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee

SB464 - Motion to add bill to supplemental calendar

SB172 J. Dotson TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF A NONINSTRUCTIONAL DUTY TO INCLUDE THE SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS DURING RECESS.

Supplemental Calendar - Senate Bills with Senate Amendments

House Bills with Senate Amendments

SB355 #1 Caldwell Caldwell TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO STORM SHELTERS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES UNDER THE ARKANSAS FIRE PREVENTION CODE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

SB523 #1

Items to be read across the desk

SB489 - Move to Interim Study

SB235 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.

Motion to Suspend Rules - Intervening Day

SB505 - Motion to suspend rule to place on supplemental calendar

SB310 M. Johnson TO REPEAL THE ELECTRONIC WASTE COLLECTION, RECYCLING, AND REUSE ACT.

SB400 - Motion to suspend rules to withdraw from Education Committee

Motion to suspend rules to add SB400 at the end of supplemental calendar after engrossing

Items to be read across the desk

SB314 D. Wallace TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "QUALIFIED STEEL SPECIALTY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING FACILITY" FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR WASTE REDUCTION, REUSE, OR RECYCLING EQUIPMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Announcement - Batching House Bills

SB320 Irvin TO PROVIDE CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR IN-STATE INTERNET AUCTION SALES AND ESTATE SALES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUCTIONEERS LICENSING BOARD; AND TO AMEND THE AUCTIONEER'S LICENSING LAW.

SB364 C. Tucker TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH WITHIN TWO YEARS OF ITS ASSUMPTION OF AUTHORITY OVER A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL BE RETURNED TO LOCAL CONTROL.

SB380 A. Clark TO REQUIRE RECORDS CUSTODIANS TO RESPOND IN WRITING IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967.

SB384 D. Wallace TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION ON ADOPTION AWARENESS.

SB387 J. English TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MILITARY CHILD SCHOOL TRANSITIONS ACT OF 2021.

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.

SB404 C. Penzo TO ENSURE REASONABLE REGULATION OF AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE STATION ANTENNA STRUCTURES.

SB413 J. Dismang TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR APPOINTMENTS AND CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

SB414 J. Petty TO AMEND THE REGIONAL AIRPORT ACT; TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR ANNEXATION AND DETACHMENT; TO LEVY A TAX ON RETAIL SALES ON PROPERTY OF AN AUTHORITY; AND CREATE A REGIONAL AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION.

Announcements on House Bill Batching

SB421 G. Leding TO CREATE THE COACH SAFELY ACT; AND TO REQUIRE YOUTH INJURY MITIGATION AND INFORMATION COURSES FOR ATHLETICS PERSONNEL AND COACHES.

SB432 J. Dotson TO ESTABLISH THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A PUBLIC SCHOOL THAT OPERATES PRIMARILY AS A VIRTUAL SCHOOL MAY OFFER A STATEWIDE STUDENT ASSESSMENT IN A VIRTUAL SETTING.

SB436 J. English TO AMEND THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF NEW OR ADDITIONAL POSITIONS AND THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES FOR CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

SB450 G. Stubblefield TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN ON A JOURNEY.

SB466 J. Dotson TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS STUDENT PROTECTION ACT; AND TO INCLUDE OFFERING OR PROVIDING ABORTION REFERRALS AS A PROHIBITED TRANSACTION BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL OR OPEN-ENROLLMENT CHARTER SCHOOL.

SB523 - Motion to re-refer to City, County, & Local Committee for purpose of amendment

SB303 move for interim study to Education

SB512 - motion to withdraw from Education for purpose of amendment

SB477 J. Dismang TO CREATE A MEANS BY WHICH STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR REDUCED-PRICE MEALS AT SCHOOL RECEIVE FREE MEALS AT SCHOOL.

SB477 2nd Reading for purpose of an amendment

SB528 - Motion to withdraw from further consideration

SB485 - motion to add to the end of the supplemental calendar

Items read across the desk

SB379 - Motion to withdraw from consideration; SB395 - motion refer to interim study

Items read across the desk

SB419 J. Dismang TO EXTEND THE SUNSET DATE FOR THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA SPECIAL PRIVILEGE TAX ACT OF 2017; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

SB434 J. Dismang TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES REQUIRED TO MANDATE THE ELECTRONIC FILING OF ANNUAL WITHHOLDING STATEMENTS AND TO REDUCE THE METHODS BY WHICH AN EMPLOYER CAN FILE ANNUAL WITHHOLDING STATEMENTS.

SB470 J. Dotson CONCERNING CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.

Announcements - House bills to be batched

SB472 Irvin TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO AUTHORIZE A STATE PARK TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION WITHOUT OBTAINING A PERMIT FROM THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL DIVISION.

SB473 J. Bryant CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE PROFESSIONAL OR LABOR ORGANIZATIONS.

Motion - SB465 for amendment

SB479 J. Dismang TO AMEND THE DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE GENERAL REVENUE FUND ACCOUNT; AND TO TRANSFER REVENUES TO THE RESTRICTED RESERVE FUND TO BE USED TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY AND HEALTH NEEDS.

SB488 Hickey TO REPEAL AN OBSOLETE REPORTING REQUIREMENT REGARDING PROPERTY TAX REVENUE.

SB492 Irvin TO ALLOW FOR AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR NOTARIZATION OF REQUESTS FOR ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT REGISTRY CHECKS AND CHILD MALTREATMENT REGISTRY CHECKS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Announcement

Batched House Bills

HB1292 Gazaway Tucker TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 24 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS.

HB1303 Wing English TO AMEND THE LAW TO CLARIFY WHICH MUNICIPALITIES MAY ESTABLISH RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODIES.

HB1333 Lundstrum English TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF A STUDENT UNDER THE ARKANSAS CONCURRENT CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.

HB1358 L. Johnson Hammer TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT MUST BE ADOPTED FOR MUNICIPAL FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS.

HB1517 Andrews Stone TO SEPARATE THE OFFICES OF SHERIFF AND TAX COLLECTOR IN OUACHITA COUNTY; AND TO CONSOLIDATE THE OFFICES OF TAX COLLECTOR AND COUNTY TREASURER IN OUACHITA COUNTY.

HB1440 Cozart Petty TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROHIBITIONS AND LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF CERTAIN REFRIGERANTS; AND TO AMEND THE POWERS OF MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS AND THE HVACR LICENSING BOARD IN RELATION TO THE REGULATION OF CERTAIN REFRIGERANTS.

2nd Batch of House Bills

HB1523 K. Moore Dismang TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN SALES BY NONPROFIT YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS.

HB1527 Bentley Bryant TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENT THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS GRANT EXCUSED ABSENCES TO STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN 4-H ACTIVITIES OR PROGRAMS.

HB1541 Jean Hammer TO INCREASE AMOUNTS PAID BY QUORUM COURTS FOR THE CONTINUING EDUCATION OF COUNTY OFFICIALS; AND TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX REVENUE DISTRIBUTED FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION OF COUNTY OFFICIALS.

HB1550 Unger Penzo TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RESTITUTION PAYMENTS; AND TO REQUIRE RESTITUTION TO BE PAID BEFORE COURT COSTS AND FINES.

HB1571 Gazaway Wallace TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING AUDITS OF COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES.

Supplemental Senate Bill Calendar

Items to be read across the desk

Announcements

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.

HB1254 J. Mayberry Hammer TO AMEND THE STATE FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION AMOUNT BY USING THE BASIC PROJECT COST PER SQUARE FOOT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

HB1559 Mcalindon Hammer CONCERNING IMPLICIT BIAS TRAINING REQUIRED BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL OR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

SB544 - Motion to suspend rules for purpose of amendment

Supplemental Senate Bill Calendar

Items to read across the desk

SB201 - J. English - TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING LOCAL OPTION ELECTIONS IN DEFUNCT TOWNSHIPS THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1942.

SB300 - K. Hammer - TO CREATE A DATA REPOSITORY TO COLLECT, REPORT, TRACK, AND TREND DATA REGARDING NURSING EDUCATION AND NURSING WORKFORCES IN ARKANSAS.

SB302 - K. Hammer - TO CREATE THE CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATION PORTAL.

SB275 - motion to withdraw for purposed of amendment

SB390 - C. Penzo - TO AMEND THE CIVIL PENALTIES AND ESTABLISH CRIMINAL PENALTIES RELATED TO CHILD LABOR VIOLATIONS; AND TO CLARIFY THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW RELATED TO CHILD LABOR RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948.

SB392 - B. Davis - AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BODY ART; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COSMETOLOGY TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

SB438 - M. Johnson -AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BODY ART; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COSMETOLOGY TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

SB444 - G. Leding - TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TERMINATION OF PAROLE FOR A PERSON WHO WAS A MINOR WHEN HE OR SHE COMMITTED AN OFFENSE.

SB448 - C. Penzo - TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "SERIOUS HARM" UNDER THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2013.

SB461 - J. Dismang - TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HISTORIC REHABILITATION INCOME TAX CREDIT ACT; AND TO AMEND THE AMOUNT OF THE ARKANSAS HISTORIC REHABILITATION INCOME TAX CREDIT.

SB462 - J. Dismang - TO EXTEND THE APPLICATION PERIOD FOR THE ARKANSAS MAJOR HISTORIC REHABILITATION INCOME TAX CREDIT ACT.

HB1207 - Underwood Gilmore - TO CREATE THE FAST-TRACK PERMITS ACT.

HB1452 - Gonzales Penzo - TO REQUIRE HOSPITALS IN THIS STATE TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL HOSPITAL PRICING TRANSPARENCY REGULATIONS; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL HOSPITAL PRICING TRANSPARENCY REGULATIONS.

HB1543 - Ennett Wallace - TO AMEND THE CEMETERY ACT FOR PERPETUALLY MAINTAINED CEMETERIES; AND TO MODIFY THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, CEMETERIES, AND BURIAL SERVICES.

SB414 - Motion to suspend rules for purposes of amendment

SB275 Motion to withdraw for purposes of amendment

Announcement - Senate Bills to hear

SB477 - J. Dismang - TO CREATE A MEANS BY WHICH STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR REDUCED-PRICE MEALS AT SCHOOL RECEIVE FREE MEALS AT SCHOOL

SB481 - K. Hammer - TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF AN AUTOMATED ENFORCEMENT DEVICE.

SB482 - J. Dismang - TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX ACT OF 1929; AND TO PROVIDE AN APPORTIONMENT FORMULA FOR THE INCOME OF RAILROADS.

SB485 - J. Payton - TO AMEND ACTS 2023, NO. 264; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSES OF THEFT OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND UNAUTHORIZED POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER.

SB494 - M. Stone - TO AMEND THE LAW TO REQUIRE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF STATE HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION PERFORM ADDITIONAL DUTIES.

SB505 - K. Hammer - TO ESTABLISH A MEANS BY WHICH A PUBLIC SCHOOL MAY AWARD A STUDENT A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA BEFORE THE STUDENT GRADUATES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

SB533 - R. Caldwell - TO AMEND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOND ACT OF 1985; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF A PUBLIC NATURE" TO INCLUDE CEMETERY FACILITIES AND APPARATUS.

SB534 - S. Crowell - TO CREATE THE "ARKANSAS ROCKS! MINING AND MINERAL TRAIL".

SB136 - motion to suspend rules to withdraw from committee for purpose of amendment

SB400 - motion suspend rules to place on 2nd reading for purpose of amendment

Announcements