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House Convenes

April 9, 2019 ·1:30 PM ·1:16:55
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Bills discussed (50)
Bill Title Sponsor Status
HB1822 Act 1052 · 6 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1822 Christiansen1 CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICL…”
 CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES AT RAILROAD CROSSINGS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. Christiansen Notification that HB1822 is now Act 1052
HB1491 Act 1033 · 4 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1491 Miller1 TO ELIMINATE THE WAITING LIST FOR THE ALTERNATIVE C…”
 TO ELIMINATE THE WAITING LIST FOR THE ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES WAIVER PROGRAM, ALSO KNOWN AS … Miller Notification that HB1491 is now Act 1033
SB179 · 3 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “SB179”
 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN TERMS OF OFFICE AND THE REORGANIZATION OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT. M. Johnson DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR.
SB481 · 3 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “SB481”
 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RETAIL WATER PROVIDERS AND RELATED SERVICE. A. Clark Recommended for study in the Interim Committee on …
HB1385 Act 983 · 2 mentions in transcript
Matched: “…he Senate respectfully requests the return to the Senate of House Bill 1385, respectfully submitted, Ann Cornwell. Is leave granted”
 TO AMEND THE LAW TO CREATE A DEFINITION OF "SCHOOLHOUSE" WITH REGARD TO BUSINESSES REGULATED … J. Mayberry Notification that HB1385 is now Act 983
HB1651 Act 1035 · 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1651 Ladyman1 TO AMEND AND UPDATE THE LAWS REGARDING TREATMENT F…”
 TO AMEND AND UPDATE THE LAWS REGARDING TREATMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; … Ladyman Notification that HB1651 is now Act 1035
HB1710 Act 1041 · 2 mentions in transcript
Matched: “…he Senate respectfully requests the return to the Senate of House Bill 1710, respectfully submitted, Ann Cornwell.”
 TO CREATE THE TASK FORCE ON TRANSPORTATION OF NONEMERGENCY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PATIENTS. Perry Notification that HB1710 is now Act 1041
HR1052 · 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HR1052 S. Meeks TO CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE APOLLO 11…”
 TO CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE APOLLO 11 MISSION LANDING ON THE MOON. S. Meeks READ AND ADOPTED.
HR1076 · 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HR1076 Scott TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF HAZEL BULL…”
 TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF HAZEL BULLOCK. Scott READ AND ADOPTED.
SB560 · 2 mentions in transcript
Matched: “…he Senate respectfully requests the return to the Senate of Senate Bill 560, respectfully and Cornwell.”
 AN ACT TO AMEND THE ADMINISTRATION OF STATE TAXES; TO AMEND THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING PROCEDURES … B. Johnson Sine Die adjournment
HB12 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…peaker,Lything on Judiciary to whom it wassecondary to HUD, House Bill 12-17, House Bill 16-09, House Bill 16-33, House Bill 16-95, H…”
 Pre-2017 bill
HB1255 Act 1011 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…n public health, welfare, and labor to whom was referred to House Bill 1255. Beg leave to report that we've had the”
 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LICENSING, REGISTRATION, AND CERTIFICATION FOR CERTAIN PROFESSIONS; AND TO ESTABLISH … Dotson Notification that HB1255 is now Act 1011
HB14 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…e Agencies and Governmental Affairs to whom it was deferred House Bill 14-17, House Bill 14-16, and House Bill 17-63. I beg leave to…”
 Pre-2017 bill
HB1441 Act 1032 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1441 Bentley1 TO IMPROVE MATERNAL AND PRENATAL OUTCOMES BY CREAT…”
 TO IMPROVE MATERNAL AND PERINATAL OUTCOMES BY CREATING THE MATERNAL AND PERINATAL OUTCOMES QUALITY REVIEW … Bentley Notification that HB1441 is now Act 1032
HB16 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…Judiciary to whom it wassecondary to HUD, House Bill 12-17, House Bill 16-09, House Bill 16-33, House Bill 16-95, House Bill 1765, Ho…”
 Pre-2017 bill
HB1626 Act 1016 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…peaker, we are Committee on Education, to whom was referred House Bill 1626, House Bill 1648, and House Bill 1901. Beg leave to report…”
 CONCERNING THE OFFERING OF AN ACADEMIC STUDY OF THE BIBLE COURSE IF STUDENTS REQUEST THAT … Cloud Notification that HB1626 is now Act 1016
HB1648 Act 1018 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…mmittee on Education, to whom was referred House Bill 1626, House Bill 1648, and House Bill 1901. Beg leave to report that we've had th…”
 TO INCLUDE CERTAIN ARKANSAS CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS AND HEROES IN THE TEACHING MATERIALS REGARDING AFRICAN-AMERICAN … F. Allen Notification that HB1648 is now Act 1018
HB1673 Act 1037 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1673”
 CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF A NO CONTACT ORDER. Petty Notification that HB1673 is now Act 1037
HB1678 Act 1038 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1678”
 AMENDING CERTAIN LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN. Gazaway Notification that HB1678 is now Act 1038
HB1693 Act 1019 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…a committee on public transportation to whom was referred, House Bill 1693, beg leave to report that we've had the same under consider…”
 TO AMEND THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-GENERAL CONTRACTOR METHOD OF PROCUREMENT PILOT PROGRAM. Wing Notification that HB1693 is now Act 1019
HB17 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…hom it was deferred House Bill 14-17, House Bill 14-16, and House Bill 17-63. I beg leave to report that we've had the same under con…”
 Pre-2017 bill
HB1765 Act 1021 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…2-17, House Bill 16-09, House Bill 16-33, House Bill 16-95, House Bill 1765, House Bill 1789, beg leave to report that we've had the sa…”
 TO ESTABLISH THE UNIFORM DIRECTED TRUST ACT. Maddox Notification that HB1765 is now Act 1021
HB1789 Act 1022 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…16-09, House Bill 16-33, House Bill 16-95, House Bill 1765, House Bill 1789, beg leave to report that we've had the same under consider…”
 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF TRAFFICKING; AND TO CREATE AN OFFENSE FOR … Penzo Notification that HB1789 is now Act 1022
HB1854 Act 1056 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…forestry, and economic development to whom was referred to House Bill 1854. Beg leave to report that we've had the same under consider…”
 TO AMEND THE COMPOSITION OF THE STATE PLANT BOARD. Hillman Notification that HB1854 is now Act 1056
HB1865 Act 1023 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1865 AN ACT TO DEFINE THE MONIES TO BE AVAILABLE IN THE RAINY DA…”
 AN ACT TO DEFINE THE MONIES TO BE AVAILABLE IN THE RAINY DAY FUND; AND … Jean Notification that HB1865 is now Act 1023
HB1876 Act 1024 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1876 TO AMEND THE REVENUE STABILIZATION LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN E…”
 TO AMEND THE REVENUE STABILIZATION LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. Jean Notification that HB1876 is now Act 1024
HB1901 Act 1026 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…to whom was referred House Bill 1626, House Bill 1648, and House Bill 1901. Beg leave to report that we've had the same under consider…”
 TO CREATE THE ACADEMIC SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIP. F. Allen Notification that HB1901 is now Act 1026
HB1960 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1960 Perry TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COUNTING VOTES FOR WITHDR…”
 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COUNTING VOTES FOR WITHDRAWN OR DECEASED CANDIDATES; AND TO STREAMLINE … Perry WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR
HB1978 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1978”
 TO AMEND THE STATUTES CONCERNING PROCURERS; AND TO REGULATE THE USE OF A PROCURER BY … Perry Died on House at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1980 Act 1071 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1980”
 TO AMEND THE UNFAIR CIGARETTE SALES ACT; TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS TOBACCO PRODUCTS TAX ACT … A. Davis Notification that HB1980 is now Act 1071
HB1986 Act 1074 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1986”
 TO AMEND THE LAW PROHIBITING SPOOFING; TO AMEND THE LAW REGULATING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS AND … Penzo Notification that HB1986 is now Act 1074
HR10 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…the resolution question before the house is the adoption of house resolution 10”
 Pre-2017 bill
HR252 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “1052. House Resolution 252 by Representative Meeks”
 Pre-2017 bill
SB409 Act 1075 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…e agencies and governmental affairs to whom was referred to Senate Bill 409, Senate Bill 652, and Senate Bill 683. I beg leave to repor…”
 TO ALLOW FOR THE ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION OF AN INVITATION FOR BIDS AND ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF … Flippo Notification that SB409 is now Act 1075
SB490 Act 1078 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…Speaker, we are Committee on Education to whom was referred Senate Bill 490, Senate Bill 605, Senate Bill 619, Senate Bill 664, Senate…”
 TO EXPAND THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE SUCCEED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. K. Hammer Notification that SB490 is now Act 1078
SB520 Act 994 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB520”
 TO CLARIFY THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT'S REGULATORY AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY CONCERNING PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS; AND … K. Hammer Notification that SB520 is now Act 994
SB526 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB526 A. Clark(Lowery) MOTION TO EXPUNGE THE VOTE BY WHICH FAILED…”
 TO REQUIRE THE PRESENCE OF A FINANCIAL COUNSELOR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHEN A STUDENT OF … A. Clark Recommended for study in the Interim Committee on …
SB570 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “is leave granted to return senate bill 570”
 TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL CIRCUIT JUDGESHIPS FOR CERTAIN JUDICIAL DISTRICTS. Hester Sine Die adjournment
SB571 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…the senate respectfully requests a return to the senate of senate bill 571 respectfully submitted and cornwell”
 TO PROVIDE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX REDUCTION; TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE INCOME TAX … J. Hendren Sine Die adjournment
SB602 Act 999 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB602 J. Dismang(A. Davis) TO ESTABLISH THE SMALL WIRELESS FACILI…”
 TO ESTABLISH THE SMALL WIRELESS FACILITY DEPLOYMENT ACT. J. Dismang Notification that SB602 is now Act 999
SB605 Act 1083 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…ommittee on Education to whom was referred Senate Bill 490, Senate Bill 605, Senate Bill 619, Senate Bill 664, Senate Bill 677. Beg lea…”
 TO AMEND THE NAME OF NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH STATE CATEGORICAL FUNDING. A. Clark Notification that SB605 is now Act 1083
SB619 Act 1084 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…tion to whom was referred Senate Bill 490, Senate Bill 605, Senate Bill 619, Senate Bill 664, Senate Bill 677. Beg leave to report that…”
 TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD. L. Eads Notification that SB619 is now Act 1084
SB623 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB623 A. Clark(Gazaway) TO REMOVE A DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION O…”
 TO REMOVE A DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION AS AN AVAILABLE PENALTY FOR AN OFFENSE … A. Clark Recommended for study in the Interim Committee on …
SB652 Act 1086 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…vernmental affairs to whom was referred to Senate Bill 409, Senate Bill 652, and Senate Bill 683. I beg leave to report that we've had…”
 TO NAME THE OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 501 WOODLANE, LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND TO HONOR … M. Johnson Notification that SB652 is now Act 1086
SB654 Act 1002 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB654 J. Dismang(Ladyman) TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING SERVICE ANIM…”
 TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS; AND TO AUTHORIZE A CIVIL PENALTY FOR MISREPRESENTING … J. Dismang Notification that SB654 is now Act 1002
SB657 Act 1087 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…e a committee on public transportation to whom was referred Senate Bill 657, beg leave to report that we've had the same under consider…”
 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE METHOD BY WHICH THE OFFICE OF DRIVER SERVICES MAY … B. Sample Notification that SB657 is now Act 1087
SB664 Act 1088 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…referred Senate Bill 490, Senate Bill 605, Senate Bill 619, Senate Bill 664, Senate Bill 677. Beg leave to report that we've had the sa…”
 TO REQUIRE THAT NEW INMATES RECEIVE READING ASSESSMENTS AND DYSLEXIA SCREENINGS; TO REQUIRE READING AND … Elliott Notification that SB664 is now Act 1088
SB665 Act 1004 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB665 T. Garner(Wardlaw) TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA…”
 TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016; TO ADD A FACILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS … T. Garner Notification that SB665 is now Act 1004
SB677 Act 1089 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…ill 490, Senate Bill 605, Senate Bill 619, Senate Bill 664, Senate Bill 677. Beg leave to report that we've had the same under consider…”
 TO REQUIRE THAT YOUTHS UNDERGO READING ASSESSMENTS AND DYSLEXIA SCREENINGS; TO REQUIRE READING AND DYSLEXIA … Elliott Notification that SB677 is now Act 1089
SB683 Act 1091 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…whom was referred to Senate Bill 409, Senate Bill 652, and Senate Bill 683. I beg leave to report that we've had the same”
 TO ABOLISH THE ARKANSAS BROADBAND COUNCIL, THE ARKANSAS YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION TASK FORCE, THE GRADE … Hester Notification that SB683 is now Act 1091

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Representative Jon S. Eubanks Chair Unverified 3:30
also come to order I invite the member staff press and guests in the galleries to stand and be led in prayer by the Reverend Dr. Rex Horn and to remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Representative Lane Jean. Thank you
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Speaker 4 4:11
and I want to thank you all for the privilege of serving you in a small way during this session and pray God's best for you in the days to come. Let's pray together. Father, we are grateful for every blessing of life. We know that you're the giver of all good gifts, and we're mindful as we go through life that the greatest gifts that you've given us outside of relationship with you are the friendships that we can strike with people when we're young and on through the years. I thank you for old friends that we're acquainted with and for new friends that have been made. I thank you, Lord, for even with the differences of conviction and opinion here in the house that there is also a spirit of collegiality and respect. And I pray you'll bless the men and women as they press toward finishing their task here for this session and that you'll bless their families and bless them as they return home and to the responsibilities that await them there. Lord, just bless them in their life. Help them know that they make a difference for you and for the citizens they serve. In Jesus' name I pray, amen. Amen. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which
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Representative Jon S. Eubanks Chair Unverified 5:37
it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Members, please indicate your presence by pushing your yellow present button. Prepare the machine, Mr. Clerk.
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Representative Jon S. Eubanks Chair Unverified 6:17
Mr. Clark. With 99 members presence, Chair sees a quorum. Are there any requests for leave? Representative Jett, for what purpose? Leave. Representative Ritchie. Leave. Granted to Representative Ritchie. Leave is granted. Representative Frederick Love moves. We dispense with the reading of the previous day's journal, no objection, so ordered. Are there any reports from select committees? Are there any reports from standing committees? Read the reports, Mr. Clerk.
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Speaker 18 7:17
Mr. Speaker, we are a committee on public health, welfare, and labor to whom was referred to House Bill 1255. Beg leave to report that we've had the
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Chair Unverified 7:23
same under consideration and here with the term the same with the recommendation to do pass. In concurrence with Senate Amendment No. 1, respectfully submitted, Jack Ladyman, Chair. Mr. Speaker, we are a committee on agriculture, forestry, and economic development to whom was referred to House Bill 1854. Beg leave to report that we've had the same under consideration and here with the term the same with the recommendation to do pass. In concurrence with Senate Amendment No. 1, respectfully submitted, Dan Douglas, Chair. Mr. Speaker, we are a committee on state agencies and governmental affairs to whom was referred to Senate Bill 409, Senate Bill 652, and Senate Bill 683. I beg leave to report that we've had the same under consideration. I hear what it's saying with the recommendation that they do pass. Respectfully submitted, Dwight Tosch, Chair. Mr. Speaker,Lything on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs to whom it was deferred House Bill 14-17, House Bill 14-16, and House Bill 17-63. I beg leave to report that we've had the same under consideration. I hear what it's saying with the recommendation that they do pass. In concurrence, we'll send an amendment number one, respectfully submitted, Dwight Tosch, Chair. Mr. Speaker,Lything on Judiciary to whom it wassecondary to HUD, House Bill 12-17, House Bill 16-09, House Bill 16-33, House Bill 16-95, House Bill 1765, House Bill 1789, beg leave to report that we've had the same under consideration here with the term the same with the recommendation that it do pass in concurrence with Senate Amendment 1, respectfully submitted, Carol Dalby, Chair. Mr. Speaker, we have a committee on public transportation to whom was referred Senate Bill 657, beg leave to report that we've had the same under consideration here with the term the same with the recommendation do pass, respectfully submitted, Mike Holcomb, Chair. Mr. Speaker, we have a committee on public transportation to whom was referred, House Bill 1693, beg leave to report that we've had the same under consideration here with the term the same with the recommendation that it do pass in concurrence with Senate Amendment 1, respectfully submitted, Mike Holcomb, Chair, Mr. Speaker, we are Committee on Education, to whom was referred House Bill 1626, House Bill 1648, and House Bill 1901. Beg leave to report that we've had the same under consideration and hear the turn the same with a recommendation to do pass in concurrence with Senate Amendment No. 1. Respectfully submitted, Bruce Cozart, Chair. Mr. Speaker, we are Committee on Education to whom was referred Senate Bill 490, Senate Bill 605, Senate Bill 619, Senate Bill 664, Senate Bill 677. Beg leave to report that we've had the same under consideration, and hear the turn the same with a recommendation to
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Representative Jon S. Eubanks Chair Unverified 9:09
do pass. Respectfully submitted, Bruce Cozart, Chair. Is there any unfinished business? are there any executive communications mister speaker you recognize for a point of personal privilege
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Representative Matthew J. Shepherd Chair Unverified 9:34
thank you mister speaker members i wanted to take the opportunity to honor our house chaplain, Dr. Rex Horn. I just wanted to say a few words in appreciation of Dr. Horn. A few years back, my church in El Dorado was without a pastor and I had the, I guess, the pleasure of serving on the pulpit supply committee and so we were looking for an interim pastor during that time. And as I visited with different members to the Baptist church around the state, someone suggested, well, you should ask Dr. Horn. Dr. Horn was wrapping up his time as president of Ouachita Baptist University, my alma mater, but I thought surely Dr. Horn had better things to do, and as someone who has pastored very large churches, small churches, has been an advisor to a president and others, that there was probably no way he would care to spend his Sundays in Eldorado, but I called him, and he accepted and spent the better part of probably a year to a year and a half, a couple Sundays a month in Eldorado, and so I got to know him even better, and then on top of that, when I had the opportunity to ask for a house chaplain, I thought again of Dr. Horn, and I very much appreciate his prayers throughout the session. I told him the other day he's probably detected how the session has changed because the first several days that he was here he would come back and we would visit my office for a little while and lately it's just been kind of given a little wave from the rostrum as he left as he leaves the room. So but I wanted to take this opportunity to present him a certificate of appreciation and as this is if everything goes as planned this would be his last day to pray for us during the regular session, but I also would ask that you join me in showing our appreciation
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Speaker 33 11:37
to Dr. Rex Horn. Thank you very much. Thank you.
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Chair Unverified 11:48
Thank you. Mr. Clerk, read the letters from the Senate. April 8th, 2019, to the honorable Sherry Stacks. Dear Ms. Stacks, the Senate respectfully requests the return to the Senate of Senate Bill 560, respectfully and Cornwell.
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Speaker 18 12:18
April 8th, 2019, to the honorable Sherry Stacks. Dear Ms. Stacks.
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Representative Jon S. Eubanks Chair Unverified 12:29
is leave granted to return senate bill 560 to the senate leave is grant april
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Chair Unverified 12:37
8 2019 to the honorable sherry stacks dear miss stacks the senate respectfully requests a return to the senate of senate bill 571 respectfully submitted and cornwell
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Representative Jon S. Eubanks Chair Unverified 12:47
is leave granted to return senate bill 570
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Speaker 18 12:52
April 8, 2019, to the Honorable Sherry
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Chair Unverified 12:54
Stacks. Dear Ms. Stacks, the Senate respectfully requests the return to the Senate of House Bill 1385, respectfully submitted, Ann Cornwell. Is leave granted
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Representative Jon S. Eubanks Chair Unverified 13:03
to return House Bill 1385 to the Senate? April 8, 2019, to
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Chair Unverified 13:09
the Honorable Sherry Stacks. Dear Ms. Stacks, the Senate respectfully requests the return to the Senate of House Bill 1710, respectfully submitted, Ann Cornwell.
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Representative Jon S. Eubanks Chair Unverified 13:21
is leave granted to return house bill 1710 to the senate return to bill mr clerk read house
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Speaker 47 13:44
resolution 1076 House resolution 1076 by Representative Scott to celebrate the life
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Representative Jon S. Eubanks Chair Unverified 13:53
and contributions of Hazel Bullitt. Representative Scott you're
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Representative Jamie Scott Unverified 14:02
recognized to explain the resolution. Thank you. Good afternoon, colleagues. Today, I have the privilege of recognizing one of my residents, one of my constituents, Ms. Hazel Bullock, and she is turning 100 today, and she's in the gallery. You probably can't see her, but let me read. Yes, thank you for waving and acknowledging her. Hazel Bullock was an educator for 50 years in various historically black colleges throughout the state. Later at Central High, she became one of the first advanced placement teachers at Central High School. She is widely acknowledged for her craft and for her teaching, for helping to nurture nearly a thousand students at Central High AP program and through special tutorial efforts which she engaged on her own time. Her good deeds as a teacher reflect themselves. Many of her mentees throughout the work now work in education and various professions throughout the United States. She was a grandmother figure to me, mother figure to others in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, and her impact has widely extended beyond the community. I am proud to know her and support this recognition in her honor and celebrate her on her 100th birthday today. I ask that you join me in recognizing and celebrating this big accomplishment that I think is a big accomplishment, and I'm asking the clerk to please read the resolution. Mr. Clerk, read the resolution. Whereas Ms. Hazel Bullock
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Speaker 47 15:38
was born in Calumet, Arkansas on April 9, 1919 to Lily and Clarence Sutton, and whereas Ms. Bullock graduated from Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1937, received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1941 from Philander Smith College, and completed her education at the University of Arkansas with a master's degree in education in 1955, whereas Ms. Bullock served as an educator in Arkansas for 47 years, and whereas during those 47 years, Ms. Bullock had the wonderful experience of teaching high school and college students all across our state, including teaching students for five years at Pine Street School and Conway, six years at Bradley County High School in Warren, Arkansas, 10 years at Lincoln High School in Fort Smith, Arkansas, 15 years at Central High School in Little Rock, six years at Shorter College in North Little Rock, and five years at Arkansas Baptist College in Little Rock. And whereas Ms. Bullock was a proud member of the Miles Memorial Methodist Church and the National Alumni Association for Flandersmith College, is a life member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and was initiated in Gamma Alpha Chapter, is a diamond member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated with more than 75 years of membership and is a current member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Incorporated Beta Pi Omega chapter and whereas Miss Bullock is predeceased by her husband Mr. S. E. Bullock with with whom she shared a daughter son-in-law and grandson now therefore be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the 92nd General Assembly of the state of Arkansas that the House of Representatives celebrate the hundredth birthday of Miss Hazel Bullock and commend her for her contributions to the
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Representative Jamie Scott Unverified 17:12
state of Arkansas. I ask for a good vote and I also want to recognize my other sorority sister our former colleague representative Llewellyn who's also in the well with us I mean in the gallery with us please stand but colleagues
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Representative Jon S. Eubanks Chair Unverified 17:39
that's it thank you representative Scott has explained the resolution would anyone like to speak against the resolution before the resolution represent Scott is closed for the resolution question before the house is the adoption of house resolution 10 All in favor say aye. Opposed? The resolution is adopted. Mr. Clerk, read House Resolution 1052. House Resolution 252 by Representative Meeks
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Speaker 47 18:19
to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission landing on the moon.
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Representative Jon S. Eubanks Chair Unverified 18:25
Representative Meeks, you're recognized. Explain the resolution. Thank
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Representative Stephen Meeks Unverified 18:29
you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, colleagues. This is the last item I'm going to bring before you this session. I thought I'd bring one that was kind of fun and lighthearted. But before I do, I'm going to ask my dad, who's over here in the East Gallery, if he would please stand. He's going to shoot me for this after a session. But my dad has attended all but about five days. So he's been through every session with us, all sorts of committee meetings. So if we had an endurance award for a member of the citizenry, he would be on that short list. So I appreciate him being here today. But the reason why I wanted to introduce him to you is because when I was seven years old, my dad took me outside and let me look at the moon through a telescope. And as you all know, it sparked a lifelong love of the stars. Since that time, I've seen every planet in the solar system, including Pluto back when it was a planet. I've seen galaxies, nebulous star clusters. And also, I had a friend who was a director at a news station, so I had the opportunity to attend about two dozen space shuttle launches for at the Kennedy Space Center. Got to meet a lot of the astronauts, was a producer at a local planetarium. And so a couple years ago, I purchased a portable planetarium system, and now my dad and I travel the state and do portable planetarium programs, hoping to create that same spark that my dad created in me in the next generation of Arkansans. And so when one of the lobbyists came to me and approached me with this idea of commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing. I thought that was a wonderful idea because it can be argued that this is probably the greatest achievement of the greatest generation. The first people were launched into space in 1961 and less than eight years later they were landing people on the moon. Less than eight years. And as of today the Saturn V rocket that they used to do this is still the largest rocket that has ever been created. And just out of irony this morning. The new NASA administrator said it is their goal to put the next human on the moon in the next five years. So I think that is awesome. And as part of this, one of the things I thought that y'all might find interesting was I wanted to see, were there any astronauts, anybody from Arkansas that had actually been into space? Because there have been over 300 people launched into space so far. And I was afraid the number was going to be zero, but I was encouraged to find it's not. There are actually two people that were born here in Arkansas that have actually been into space. One of them that I want to point out in particular, Richard Covey, he was the one who was talking to the Challenger crew the morning of their fateful flight. He was the one that told them to throttle up the engines that eventually, we know the outcome there. And so he made it his goal to be on the next shuttle flight. So when Discovery returned to flight two years later, he was the pilot on that mission, and he went on to be a commander of future shuttle missions. So I wanted to acknowledge that we do have some Arkansas heroes that have been involved in the space program. So what I'd like to do now, with the speaker's permission, is if you would direct the clerk to please read the resolution in its entirety. Mr. Clerk,
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Speaker 47 21:27
read the resolution. Whereas on May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy announced before a special joint session of the United States Congress the dramatic and ambitious goal of sending an American to the moon before the end of the decade, And whereas, unfortunately, on January 27, 1967, astronauts Lieutenant Colonel Virgil Grissom, Lieutenant Colonel Edward White, Lieutenant Commander Roger Chaffee lost their lives in pursuit of the American dream to land a man on the moon. And whereas, however, on July 20, 1969, Lieutenant Neil Armstrong and Colonel Buzz Aldrin completed the goal of making the United States the first and only country to land a human on the moon as of 2019. and whereas there have been six Apollo missions to the moon and 12 Americans have walked on its surface and whereas two individuals born in Arkansas have served in space, Space Shuttle Commander Richard Covey from Fayetteville, Arkansas and Space Shuttle Astronaut Scott Parzinski from Little Rock, Arkansas and whereas when the American spirit is unleashed we can accomplish what once was thought impossible. Now therefore be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the 92nd General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that the House of Representatives joined the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first humans landing on the moon and calling for the first United Nations to establish the Apollo 11 landing site as a World Heritage Site to support the ongoing work of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to return astronauts to the moon and to make America the first country to land a person on Mars and believing that through those efforts, one of our citizens who is a student today could be the first Arkansan to walk on the moon and perhaps even
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Representative Stephen Meeks Unverified 23:05
on Mars tomorrow. So, colleagues, with your approval, as my dad and I travel the state this summer with the portable planetarium system, this will be on display for the students to see that their government believes that if they work hard and dream big, that the moon, or not even Mars, is out of their reach. So here in a minute, when our speaker conducts his launch readiness review of this resolution, I would ask you to give it a go
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Representative Matthew J. Shepherd Chair Unverified 23:34
for launch. Representative Meeks has explained the resolution. Would anyone like to speak against the resolution? Would anyone like to speak for the resolution? Representative Meeks, it's closed for the resolution. The question before the House is the adoption of House Resolution 1052. All in favor say aye. Any opposed? The resolution is adopted. Members, without objection, we're going to move to the supplemental calendar. Representative Love moves that we place Senate Bill 179 back on second reading for the purpose of amendment. Without objection, read Amendment No. 1, Mr. Clerk.
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Speaker 43 24:17
Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 179. Representative
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Representative Matthew J. Shepherd Chair Unverified 24:20
Love, you're recognized to explain the amendment. Thank you,
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Representative Fredrick J. Love Unverified 24:28
Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, this is just an amendment from Senator Johnson. I appreciate a good vote. Representative Love has explained
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Representative Matthew J. Shepherd Chair Unverified 24:35
the amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the amendment? Would anyone like to speak for the amendment? Representative Love is closed for the amendment. The question for the House is the adoption of Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 179. All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? The amendment is adopted. Members, we have with us today in the North Gallery, Ms. Mary Louise Williams and Ms. Carmelita Smith, the past regional directors of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. South Central Region. And we also have with us Ms. Sammy Tallett, past president, and Ms. Katrina Owa, president, and Ms. Joey Springer, current vice president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the Beta Pi Omega chapter. They're the guests of Representatives Walker and Scott. Also in the East Gallery, we have Michelle Payden, founder of Families Against Distracted Driving. She's from Magnolia, and she's a guest of Representatives Fielding and Jean. Representative Love moves we place Senate Bill 481 back on second reading for the purpose of amendment. Without objection, read Amendment 2, Mr. Clerk. Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 481. representative love you're recognized to explain the amendment thank you mr
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Representative Fredrick J. Love Unverified 26:31
speaker colleagues this is an amendment from the Senate sponsor I appreciate a good vote love has explained
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Representative Matthew J. Shepherd Chair Unverified 26:38
the amendment would anyone like to speak against the amendment would anyone like speak for the amendment representative love is closed for the amendment the question for the house is the adoption of amendment number two to Senate bill 481 all in favor say aye Any opposed? The amendment is adopted. The morning hour is ended. Representative Christensen recommends we concur in Senate Amendment No. 1 to House Bill 1822. Mr. Clerk, please read Senate Amendment No. 1.
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Speaker 71 27:17
Senate Amendment No. 1 to House Bill 1822. I'm
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Speaker 76 27:22
Christensen you're recognized to explain the amendment thank you
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Speaker 77 27:27
mr. speaker colleagues this is House bill 1822 this is the amendment we sent it out of here with a unanimous vote a few days ago it went to Senate transportation this is concerning interface with autonomous vehicles at railroad crossings in the initial part of it if you'll recall we did have some questions from the Auto Alliance and from Walmart and other stakeholders. They all agreed unanimously to use the wording provided by the Auto Alliance and the emergency clause that the railroad needed. It was passed out of transportation in the Senate unanimously, and I'm asking for your concurrence. You sent it out of here unanimously. We've done what we said we would do. This is a win for all parties. I would appreciate a good vote. No objection, and all the stakeholders are 100% in agreement on this chance for us to have a win for the safety of the people of our state. I ask for a
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Representative Matthew J. Shepherd Chair Unverified 28:25
good vote. Representative Christensen has explained the amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the amendment? Would anyone like to speak for the amendment? Representative Christensen is closed for the amendment. The question before the House is concurrence with Senate Amendment No. 1 to House Bill 1822. Prepare the machine, Mr. Clerk. Has everyone voted? You're voting on the concurrence and the emergency clause. Cast up the ballot, Mr. Clerk. By a vote of 96 ayes, 0 nay, and 1 present, you've concurred in Senate Amendment No. 1 to House Bill 1822. Representative Miller recommends that we concur in Senate Amendment No. 1 to House Bill 1491. Mr. Clerk, please read Senate Amendment No. 1. Senate Amendment No. 1 to House Bill 1491.
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Representative Miller, you're recognized to explain the amendment. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. folks when we passed this a few weeks ago i gave my word we'd make a couple of amendments on the senate end i kept my word we've done that i appreciate a good vote
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Representative Matthew J. Shepherd Chair Unverified 29:26
representative miller has explained the amendment would anyone like to speak against the amendment would anyone like to speak for the amendment representative miller is closed for the amendment the question before the house is concurrence with senate amendment number one to house bill 1491 Prepare the machine, Mr. Clerk. Has everyone voted? Cast up the ballot, Mr. Clerk. By a vote of 96 ayes, 0 nay, and 0 present, you have concurred in Senate Amendment No. 1 to House Bill 1491. Representative Ladyman recommends that we concur in Senate Amendment No. 1 to House Bill 1651. Mr. Clerk, please read Senate Amendment No.
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Speaker 43 30:08
1. Senate Amendment No. 1 to House Bill 1651. Representative
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Representative Matthew J. Shepherd Chair Unverified 30:12
Ladyman, you're recognized to explain Amendment No. 1.
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Representative Jack Ladyman Unverified 30:15
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, when this bill was passed out of the House, there was a commitment made to change one word in the bill, and that was done on the Senate side, so I appreciate a
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Representative Matthew J. Shepherd Chair Unverified 30:29
good vote. Representative Ladyman has explained the amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the amendment? Would anyone like to speak for the amendment? representative ladyman is closed for the amendment the question for the house is concurrence with sentiment amendment number one to house bill 1651 prepare the machine mr. clerk as everyone voted cast about mr. clerk by vote of 94 yeas zero nay and zero present you've concurred in Senate amendment number one to House Bill 1651. Representative
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Representative Ken Bragg Chair Unverified 31:22
Bentley recommends that we concur in Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 1441. Mr. Clerk, please read Senate Amendment 1. Senate Amendment 1 to House
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Representative Mary Bentley Unverified 31:30
House Bill 1441. Representative Bentley, you're recognized to explain Amendment 1. Colleagues, I appreciate your support of this good bill. When I got to the Senate, they found some spelling errors, so we're just correcting some spelling errors. So
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Representative Ken Bragg Chair Unverified 31:49
thank you very much for a good vote on this amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the amendment, for the amendment? Question before the House is concurrent with Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 1441. Prepare the machine, Mr. Clerk. has everyone voted cast up the ballot by a vote of 96 yay 0 nays 0 present you've concurred in senate amendment 1 to house bill 1441. okay we're moving to the supplemental calendar representative petty recommends that We concur in Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 1673. Mr. Clerk, please read Senate Amendment 1. Senate
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Speaker 43 32:33
Amendment 1 to House Bill 1673. Representative Petty, you
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Representative Ken Bragg Chair Unverified 32:37
recognize the explain Amendment 1. Thank you, Mr. Speaker,
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Representative Rebecca Petty Unverified 32:40
colleagues. This is just adding Senator Hester as the co-sponsor on the other end. Thank you for a good
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Representative Ken Bragg Chair Unverified 32:48
vote. Representative Petty has explained the amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the amendment for the amendment? the question before the house is concurrence with senate amendment one to house bill 1673 prepare the machine mr clerk has everyone voted cast up the ballot with a vote of 95 yeas zero nays zero present you've concurred with senate amendment one to house bill 1673 Representative Gassaway recommends that we concur in Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 1678. Mr. Clerk, please read Senate Amendment 1.
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Speaker 43 33:34
Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 1678. Representative
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Representative Ken Bragg Chair Unverified 33:38
Gassaway, you're recognized to explain the Amendment 1.
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Representative Jimmy Gazaway Unverified 33:41
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, just simply add Senator Stubblefield as a co-sponsor. Appreciate a good vote.
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Representative Ken Bragg Chair Unverified 33:50
Representative Gassaway has explained the amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the amendment, or the amendment? The question before the House is concurrence with Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 1678. Prepare the machine, Mr. Clerk. Has everyone voted? Cast up the ballot. With 90 yeas, zero nay, zero present, you've concurred in Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 1678. we're going to stay on the supplemental mr. clerk please read house bill 1986 house bill
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Speaker 71 34:40
1986 by representative pinzo to amend the law prohibiting spoofing and to amend the law
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Chair Unverified 34:45
regulating telecommunication services providers and spoofing providers and to declare an emergency
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Representative Ken Bragg Chair Unverified 34:50
Representative Penzo, you're recognized to explain
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Representative Clint Penzo Unverified 34:53
the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 1986 is some cleanup language on the spoofing bill that we passed out. It's already Act 677. Unintended consequences was there are some legitimate reasons for spoofing. Let's say you have a medical office, have a receptionist at the main line, nurse calls to give a patient some information. They want the reception number to show up on the caller ID instead of the direct line to the nurse that's sent out. It's agreed to language between the industry leaders and the Attorney General. Also gives the Public Service Commission authority to draft rules to enforce the law. Appreciate a good vote. Representative
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Representative Ken Bragg Chair Unverified 35:34
Penzo has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? Would anyone like to speak for the bill? Question for the House is passage of House Bill 1986. Prepare the machine, Mr. Clerk. You're voting on the bill and the emergency clause. Has everyone voted? Cast up the ballot. With a vote of 94 yay, 0 nays, 0 present, you've passed the bill and the emergency clause. Representative Perry moves that we recall House Bill 1978 from the Senate.
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Representative Mark Perry Unverified 36:24
Representative Perry, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, this is the bill we passed yesterday, the procure bill that Representative Collins had some questions on and I ask that you all allow it to come back. Appreciate a good vote. Representative Perry has
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Representative Ken Bragg Chair Unverified 36:48
explained the motion. Would anyone like to speak against the motion for the motion? The question before the House is recalling House Bill 1978. All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed nay. Motion passes. okay we're going to go back to the regular calendar we're going to pass over house bill 1960 mr. clerk please read senate bill 623 senate
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Chair Unverified 37:22
bill 623 by representative gas away to remove a driver's license suspension or revocation as an available penalty for an offense not related to driving a motor vehicle.
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Representative Ken Bragg Chair Unverified 37:33
Okay, we're going to pass over that bill. Mr. Clerk,
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Chair Unverified 37:44
please read Senate Bill 602. Senate Bill 602 by Representative Andy Davis to establish the Small Wireless Facility Deployment Act. Representative Davis, you're recognized to explain the
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Representative Ken Bragg Chair Unverified 37:51
bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. members this is
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Representative Marsh Davis Unverified 37:54
just a mirror bill to the small cell bill that we passed last week i think it was exactly the same no changes appreciate a good vote davis has explained the bill would anyone
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Representative Ken Bragg Chair Unverified 38:05
like to speak against the bill would anyone like speak for the bill the question for the house is passage of senate bill 602 prepare the machine mr clerk has everyone voted cast up the ballot with a vote of 93 a 0 nays they were present the bill passes mr clerk please read senate bill 665 bill
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Chair Unverified 38:36
665 by representative award law to amend the arkansas medical marijuana amendment of 2016 to add a facility for individuals with developmental disabilities to the distance requirements for the dispensary and to declare an emergency. Representative Wardlaw, you're
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Representative Ken Bragg Chair Unverified 38:50
recognized to present the bill. Thank
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Representative Jeff Wardlaw Unverified 39:03
you Mr. Speaker. Ladies and gentlemen, last week this bill was filed in the Senate And when it was filed, it was to prohibit 100% within 1,500 foot of a disability DD facility. There was a lot of facilities already located out of the 30-something permits out there. So this last week, we put an amendment on it, and the amendment grandfathers those folks in. So if they want to get a transfer permit and they want to move, they'll have to abide by the 1,500 feet if this bill passes. So with that, I'd be happy to take any questions. Thank you. Appreciate a good vote. Representative Wardlaw has
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Representative Ken Bragg Chair Unverified 39:39
explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? Would anyone like to speak for the bill? Question before the House is passage of Senate Bill 665. Prepare the machine, Mr. Clerk. You're voting on the bill and the emergency clause. Has everyone voted? Cast up the ballot. with 85 yeas zero days zero present the bill and the emergency clause pass mr clerk please read senate bill 654
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Chair Unverified 40:19
senate bill 654 by representative ladyman to amend the law regarding
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service animals and to authorize a civil
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Representative Ken Bragg Chair Unverified 40:28
penalty for misrepresenting an animal
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Representative Jack Ladyman Unverified 40:32
as a service animal representative ladyman you're recognized to explain the bill Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This bill brought by Senator Desmay makes it illegal and applies a penalty for someone who misrepresents a service animal. The reason that's important is a lot of people are taking advantage of that, and it puts people with a service animal at disadvantage. So it just makes that illegal and puts a fine on there. The senator said that he looked at other states as far as what the penalties should be, and he picked the least one, which is $250, and that's what's in this bill. So I think it's a good bill. I'd be willing to answer any questions if you have any. If not, I'd appreciate a good vote.
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Representative Ken Bragg Chair Unverified 41:25
Representative Ladyman has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? Would anyone like to speak for the bill? The question for the House is passage of Senate Bill 654. Prepare the machine, Mr. Clark. Has everyone voted? Cast up the ballot. With 96 yeas, 0 nays, 0 present, the bill passes. Members, we're going to take a 15-minute recess.
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Representative Matthew J. Shepherd Chair Unverified 56:28
The House will come to order. Members, we're going to go to the supplemental calendar. Mr. Clerk, please read Senate Bill 520.
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Senate bill 520 by representative gray to clarify the state insurance department's regulatory and enforcement authority concerning pharmacy benefit managers and to modify the Arkansas pharmacy benefits manager licensure licensure act so gray you're recognized to
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Representative Matthew J. Shepherd Chair Unverified 57:18
explain the bill thank you mr. speaker
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Representative Michelle Gray Unverified 57:22
all right Senate bill 520 we started this in the hat in this in the Senate this time, and it's been down there for, I guess, about three weeks. Sorry, I'm out of breath. I ran back into the chamber. It's been down there for about three weeks during that time. So I guess you could say I was the mean one here. I let Senator Hammer work out all the kinks with the bill before it came to our end this time around. So we've amended this bill multiple times. I believe we've had three amendments on it to get this bill to where it is today. So let me tell you what it does, and then I'll tell you what it does not do so that everyone's more comfortable with it. We passed legislation in 2015, which is what we call the MAC law or Act 900. It was the first time that I had dealt with this since I'd been here. It was my first session. Then we had special session last year where we enacted some regulation through the insurance department. They're just now getting that up and running. I think we're just a couple months into their regulation. What we're doing here is we're closing some loopholes with the previous MAC law from 2015, and we were changing the definition of the maximum allowable cost to include all drugs and not just generic drugs. Let's kind of skip down here. One of the other things we're saying is that there's a prohibition of reimbursement to a pharmacy on ingredient cost of a drug below a national average of drug purchase price, and pharmacists call that NADAC, NADAC pricing, so what we're saying is you have to, used to, we kind of said with the MAC law, you had to pay at least what the MAC reimbursement rate is. Now we're saying you have to pay at least what the NADAC reimbursement rate is. So as things change, we have to update our statute to reflect that as well. With that NADAC pricing, NADAC pricing only updates itself. It's a national pricing index that everyone can see. It updates about every 17 days. So we currently, in current statute, we say that the PBMs have to, on appeal, they have seven days to respond and make it right. So because NADAC only updates every 17 days, we've changed the appeal process to 30 days, and that allows the PBMs more time for that NADAC pricing to update. We just had to match those up. One of the other things we're doing is rebate transparency. So we had one little sentence, if I remember correctly, in the bill from a special session that essentially gave the insurance commissioner the ability to promulgate rules around rebates, but we weren't very specific or prescriptive with that, and so what we're doing in this bill is making that more prescriptive so that the insurance commissioner kind of knows what to do with that. Interestingly enough, today the U.S. Senate Finance Committee is holding hearings with PBMs, and one of the things they're going over is rebate transparency so that the Senate Committee on Finance can get a better understanding of how the rebates factor into the pricing of medication. So it's interesting or kind of coincidental that they're working on the same thing today in their committee. This information for right now, and that's one of the questions I got in committee, is what's going to happen with this information when it goes to the insurance commissioner? So I tell you right now, the answer is I'm not sure. We don't know what that data looks like. We don't have that rebate information. It's not going to be foiable. It's considered proprietary information, but we won't know what to do with that information, or the insurance commissioner does not know what to do with that information until they get it. So that's something we may end up having to follow back up on in future sessions just to deal with the rebates. We're prohibiting spread pricing by PBMs. So if you have a PBM that pays a pharmacy $100, then they turn around and they charge the health plan because you've got to remember they're in the middle. So you've got your pharmacy, your PBM, and then your insurance carrier. We'll just say Blue Cross, for example. So they pay the pharmacy $100. They turn around and charge the insurance company $200. They keep $100 for themselves. So we're prohibiting that spread pricing model. That's one of the things that they were also looking at in the U.S. Senate Finance Committee today was talking about the spread pricing. I've been told that Arkansas Works does not use spread pricing anymore after the law we passed in special session. I'm not aware that the passes are using spread pricing. I know I think at least one or two are using more of just a third-party administrator where they have a straight processing fee. So this would affect, would have loved to have had this on the books in 2015, but we didn't back then. So essentially what this is doing, I don't think that anyone's currently using it, but it will keep them from doing that practice in the future. And then also, So, and to me, this is one of the most important things, and this is what's hitting pharmacies the hardest right now, is we're closing up a loophole with retroactive payment reductions. So, we call our, in the pharmacy, I say we, I'm not a pharmacist, but in the pharmacy world, we call them clawbacks. So, a pharmacy has the right, if a prescription comes back, so let's say they pay $20 for it, and they're going to get reimbursed $5. They're like, well, we're going to take a $15 loss, which usually they would go ahead and fill it on a loss that small, but we'll take a $15 loss. We're not going to fill that prescription. We gave them the right to do that in 2015. So what's been happening since we passed that law is the PBM will go ahead and reimburse them $25, so it's a $5, I'm going to say profit, but $5 for operating costs. They go ahead and fill it, then three months later, and so I think they do it either quarterly or yearly, they'll come back and they'll loop back around and claw money back from that prescription. So then technically they sold it at a loss, but they didn't know it three months earlier when they actually filled the prescription. And one of the biggest issues with that is when they do the clawbacks, they're not clawing back on a per-prescription basis. They're clawing back in aggregate. So the pharmacists have no idea what medications they got clawed back on. There's no methodology, and the PBMs won't share that information as to how they came to those numbers, and so when I'm talking about clawbacks, it's not, we're not talking $500 or $1,000. I've seen invoices for $60,000, $80,000. They're clawing back in a quarter. These are large amounts of money, and these are my hometown, smaller pharmacies. I can't imagine what the larger pharmacies are getting in clawbacks, and so just to clarify, this bill will address the, and it clearly, there was some confusion as to whether or not the law we passed and 17 affected the passes. So this clarifies that it does. That was our intent then. And that's what we stated. I think I stated that from the well. So this does cover the passes. It covers Arkansas Works and other fully insured plans, which is commercial plans. It does not touch ERISA plans. We cannot touch those self-insured employer plans. One of the things that we did, we took out of the bill, there was a 5% on specialty. We took that out of the bill. And then there was a lot of contention around the dispensing fee. I know some people wanted it in there, and some people did not want it in there, and my biggest issue was it was going to, it more than likely was going to cost the state quite a bit of money budget-wise, but also I was not comfortable charging a $10.50 dispensing fee per prescription on the commercial fully insured plans, the ones that weren't state funded, because that would have essentially been a mandate to business owners and private individuals and I was not comfortable with that so that was my amendment that I asked to be put on the bill. So with that I'd be glad to take any questions. All right, seeing none I appreciate a good vote. Thank you. Representative Gray has explained the bill.
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Representative Matthew J. Shepherd Chair Unverified 1:05:15
Would anyone like to speak against the bill? Would anyone like to speak for the bill? Representative Gray is closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 520. Prepare the machine Mr. Clerk. As everyone voted, cast up the ballot, Mr. Clerk, by a vote of 93 yeas, 0 nay, and 3 present, the bill is
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Speaker 70 1:05:57
passed. Mr. Clerk, please... Representative Lowry moves that we expunge the vote by which Senate Bill 526 failed.
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Representative Matthew J. Shepherd Chair Unverified 1:06:06
That's a proper motion. It's debatable. Representative Lauer, you're recognized to explain your motion.
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Speaker 140 1:06:20
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I know most of you would be very happy that I didn't make a reconsideration motion, and so instead I do want a second opportunity at this for Senator Clark, because there were some questions that were raised that I did not have the answers to, and hopefully or did not address. This is the student loan counselor position. I'd like an opportunity to be able to answer some of the questions. I don't know if it's appropriate to do it at this point or will I still, I'm gonna try and then I'll get ruled out of order I guess. One of the questions that was asked was would 26 year olds, older students have to submit to this counselor, and I guess the answer would be that yes, but the consultant, their advice, and this is a university employee that works in financial aid, their counsel does not have to be followed. All they're doing is signing a statement that they did consult with the student, and I will just, you know, plead my own ignorance and tell you that I I never incurred a single dime of student loan debt until I was in my early 30s and went back to grad school and found myself in a situation where because I'd been out working, I had more credit worthiness than maybe a 17- or 18-year-old would. Representative Lowry, I've allowed a little
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Speaker 64 1:07:53
lenience, but let's speak to the motion. Okay. Well, I would like
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Speaker 140 1:07:57
an opportunity for you to expunge the vote so I can further explain the bill and answer some questions more fully so thank you representative lowry
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Representative Matthew J. Shepherd Chair Unverified 1:08:06
has explained the motion would anyone like to speak against the motion would anyone like speak for the motion representative lowry is closed for the motion the question before the house is the expungement of the vote of the vote by which senate bill 526 failed all in favor say aye aye any opposed no rule the ayes have it i see five hands call the roll prepare the machine mr clerk has everyone voted cast up the ballot mr clerk i voted 59 yeas 17 nays and two present the motion failed representative beck for what purpose let's hear your
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Representative Rick Beck Unverified 1:09:09
motion speaker having voted on the prevailing side in the consideration of house bill 1980 i move reconsideration representative beck how did you vote? No.
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Representative Matthew J. Shepherd Chair Unverified 1:09:22
Proper motion and it is debatable. Representative Beck, you're recognized to explain your motion.
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Representative Rick Beck Unverified 1:09:39
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, I had some of my questions answered about this and I decided to change my vote. It lost by just a very narrow margin. And after talking with some of you, I know that some of you have also changed your vote. So with that said, I'd appreciate a good vote. Representative
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Representative Matthew J. Shepherd Chair Unverified 1:09:59
Beck has explained the motion. Would anyone like to speak against the motion? Would anyone like to speak for the motion? Representative Beck has closed for the motion. The question before the House is the reconsideration of House Bill 1980. All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? No. The ayes have it. Prepare the machine, Mr. Clerk. The question before the House is the passage of House Bill 1980. Has everyone voted? cast up the ballot mr clerk i voted 59 yeas 25 nays and two present the bill passed members we're going to vote on the emergency clause prepare the machine mr clerk has everyone voted cast up the ballot mr. clerk and six my vote of 66 yays nine nays and two present the emergency clauses failed mr. clerk please represent gene you're recognized
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Representative Lane Jean Unverified 1:11:35
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, colleagues, got two bills today. The first one we had an amendment on yesterday, we discussed it in detail. This is the rainy day funds. I'll go over right quick what they fund. We went over yesterday, Department of Correction, there's a $10,500,000,000 bill that we're lease. The quick action closing fund for economic development, $30 million. The University of Arkansas Agricultural, $1.9 million. This is, we'll restore their $3 million that we've been doing for one-time money. $1.1 is already in the RSA. Succeed scholarships, $1.8. The military department, $500,000 for the Youth Challenge School and UAMS Cancer $10 million a total of $54 million set aside for rainy day with a estimated 30 that 30 million to go into rainy day that will be approved by the governor and confirmed by the legislative council that's what the house bill 1865 does any questions appreciate a good vote your one vote is for the house bill and the emergency clause mr. speaker the clerk read the bill the third time please read the bill for the third time house bill 1865 representative gene has explained the bill would
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Representative Matthew J. Shepherd Chair Unverified 1:13:13
anyone like to speak against the bill would anyone like to speak for the bill representative gene is closed for the bill the question before the house is the passage of house bill 1865 prepare the machine mr. clerk voting on the bill and the emergency clause has everyone voted cast out the ballot mr. clerk by vote of 84 yeas 10 nays and zero present you have passed the bill and the emergency clause. Representative Gene, you're recognized.
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Representative Lane Jean Unverified 1:13:54
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is the revenue stabilization for the House, 1876. We discussed it in detail yesterday. Quite quickly, it's a $5.75 billion general revenue. This is a 2.2 increase over the previous year, which is the lowest it's been in a decade. as far as the increase uh 31 million for education 1.5 million for uams state police has about two and a half million extra dollars in it community corrections about two and a half million extra department of corrections about two and a half million and it does have the 1.1 for the division of ag any questions I appreciate a good vote. Your one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause. Mr. Speaker, let the clerk read the bill for the third time. Mr. Clerk, read the bill for the third time. House bill
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Representative Matthew J. Shepherd Chair Unverified 1:14:58
1876. Representative Jean has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? Would anyone like to speak for the bill? Representative Jean is closed for the bill. The question before the house is the passage of house bill 1876 prepare the machine mr. clerk voting on the bill in the emergency clause has
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Representative Stephen Meeks Unverified 1:15:25
everyone voted cast up the ballot mr. clerk by vote of
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Representative Matthew J. Shepherd Chair Unverified 1:15:28
90 yeas five nays and one present the bill and emergency clause are passed Representative Meeks, you're recognized.
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Representative Stephen Meeks Unverified 1:15:40
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. After the announcements, reading of the bills, transferring of the bills, placing the calendars on the desk, members amending their own bills for their own amendments, members withdrawing their own bills, finalizing resolutions, reading communications, and any
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Representative Matthew J. Shepherd Chair Unverified 1:15:55
remaining committee reports, I move we adjourn until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. Proper motion. It's not debatable. All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? No. The motion carries. Any announcements? Representative Lanny Fite, for what purpose?
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Speaker 155 1:16:10
Announcement. You're recognized. City County Local will meet in 20 minutes, Big
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Speaker 75 1:16:15
Mac B. Representative Fortner, for what purpose? Announcement.
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Representative Jack Fortner Unverified 1:16:18
You're recognized. Rev and Tax will meet in 10 minutes,
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Speaker 140 1:16:24
151. Representative Lowry, for what purpose? Announcement. You're recognized. I hereby resign. No, insurance and commerce will meet in 10 minutes. Any other announcements? The
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Representative Matthew J. Shepherd Chair Unverified 1:16:36
desk will remain open as needed for the reading of the bills, and upon completion of the items named in the adjourn resolution, the House will be adjourned until 10 a.m. tomorrow. Thank you.
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Agenda

RESOLUTIONS

Call to Order

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Prayer

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Roll Call

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Point of Personal Privilege

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HR1076 Scott TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF HAZEL BULLOCK.

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HR1052 S. Meeks TO CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE APOLLO 11 MISSION LANDING ON THE MOON.

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End of Morning Hour

CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT

Number Sponsor Subtitle

HB1822 Christiansen1 CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES AT RAILROAD CROSSINGS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

27:25
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HB1491 Miller1 TO ELIMINATE THE WAITING LIST FOR THE ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES WAIVER PROGRAM, ALSO KNOWN AS THE "DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WAIVER".

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HB1651 Ladyman1 TO AMEND AND UPDATE THE LAWS REGARDING TREATMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; AND TO ENSURE RESPECTFUL LANGUAGE IS USED WITHIN THE ARKANSAS CODE.

30:09
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HB1441 Bentley1 TO IMPROVE MATERNAL AND PRENATAL OUTCOMES BY CREATING THE MATERNAL AND PRENATAL OUTCOMES QUALITY REVIEW COMMITTEE.

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REGULAR BILLS

SB179

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SB481

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HB1673

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HB1678

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HB1986

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HB1978

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SB520

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HB1980

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HB1960 Perry TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COUNTING VOTES FOR WITHDRAWN OR DECEASED CANDIDATES; AND TO STREAMLINE CERTAIN ELECTION PROCESSES.

REGULAR SENATE BILLS

Number Sponsor Subtitle

SB623 A. Clark(Gazaway) TO REMOVE A DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION AS AN AVAILABLE PENALTY FOR AN OFFENSE NOT RELATED TO DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE.

SB602 J. Dismang(A. Davis) TO ESTABLISH THE SMALL WIRELESS FACILITY DEPLOYMENT ACT.

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SB665 T. Garner(Wardlaw) TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016; TO ADD A FACILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO THE DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR A DISPENSARY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

38:36
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SB654 J. Dismang(Ladyman) TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS; AND TO AUTHORIZE A CIVIL PENALTY FOR MISREPRESENTING AN ANIMAL AS A SERVICE ANIMAL.

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SB526 A. Clark(Lowery) MOTION TO EXPUNGE THE VOTE BY WHICH FAILED TO REQUIRE THE PRESENCE OF A FINANCIAL COUNSELOR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHEN A STUDENT OF A STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION SIGNS A DOCUMENT TO BORROW A STUDENT EDUCATION LOAN.

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Bills and their Emergency Clauses to be considered which have been introduced by Representatives

HB1865 AN ACT TO DEFINE THE MONIES TO BE AVAILABLE IN THE RAINY DAY FUND; AND TO ALLOW THAT ADDITIONAL FUNDS MAY BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR STATE AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS APPROPRIATIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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HB1876 TO AMEND THE REVENUE STABILIZATION LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

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Representative Jon S. Eubanks Chair Unverified
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Representative Matthew J. Shepherd Chair Unverified
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Representative Jamie Scott Unverified
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Representative Stephen Meeks Unverified
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Representative Fredrick J. Love Unverified
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Representative Jack Ladyman Unverified
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Representative Ken Bragg Chair Unverified
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Representative Mary Bentley Unverified
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Representative Michelle Gray Unverified
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Speaker 140
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Representative Rick Beck Unverified
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