January 27, 2011
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Bills discussed (12)
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HB1060
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HB1136
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HB1157
· 4 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “Mr. Clark, read House Bill 1157.”
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HB1088
· 3 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “read House Bill 1088. House Bill 1088 by Representative Edwards. to amend Arkans…”
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HR1004
· 3 mentions in chapter, transcript
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HCR1003
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
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HB1004
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…eaker, we are a committee on judiciary to whom was referred House Bill 1004 by Representative Edwards, House Bill 1021 by Representativ…”
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HB1021
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…hom was referred House Bill 1004 by Representative Edwards, House Bill 1021 by Representative Lee, House Bill 1045 by Representative Hu…”
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HB1045
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…resentative Edwards, House Bill 1021 by Representative Lee, House Bill 1045 by Representative Hutchinson and House Bill 1222 by Represe…”
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HB1049
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “on public transportation to whom is referred House Bill 1049 by Representative Allen. They believe to report we have the…”
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HB1211
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Matched: “…r, we are a committee on public health to whom was referred House Bill 1211 by Representative Mayberry. I believe the report we've had…”
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HB1222
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…ative Lee, House Bill 1045 by Representative Hutchinson and House Bill 1222 by Representative Pennard. So I believe the report we've ha…”
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Chair
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Good morning, members. If you'll please take your positions behind your desk and stand, and I'd ask
Representative Tommy Thompson
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our visitors in the gallery, our staff, and press to stand while we're led in prayer today by Reverend Bobby Harris, Bethlehem Baptist Church from Magnolia. Please remain standing after the chair to be led in Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Billy Gaskell.
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Good morning. Before we pray, I would like to say, Mr. Speaker, and to all of you, thank you for this opportunity to come and be able to be in your presence today. Apostle Paul would remind us today in the book of Corinthians to let everything be done decently and in order. May we pray. our father which art in heaven hallowed be thy name
thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the
glory forever. Eternal God, our Father, we come on this, the Lord's day, and we come to just give you thanks for allowing us to be able to see this day. Father, we thank you for this House of Representatives. We thank you for the privilege of being able to come and pray on their behalf. Thank you for the Speaker of the House, and we pray, oh God, that you would bless these men and women that represent the people of this great state, the state of Arkansas.
Heavenly Father, we pray in the name of Jesus Christ that your presence will be with them as they meet today and that everything will be carried out in the manner that you would have it carried out. Father, we thank you for this great nation. We pray, oh God, that you would continue to bless America, continue to bless and keep our president and all of those who stand behind him and represent with him. Father, we just thank you right now for your goodness.
We thank you for your grace. We thank you for your mercy. And, Heavenly Father, remember our men and women who braved the battlefields for freedom in this land, over in Afghanistan and over in Iraq. We pray, O God, that you would keep them and keep their families. Father, we praise you and we glorify your name. Bless our going out and bless our coming in. For it's in the name of Jesus Christ that we pray. Amen.
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I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Members, please indicate your
Chair
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presence by pressing the yellow present button. Prepare the machine, Mr. Clark.
Representative Tommy Thompson
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everyone voted cast up the ballot mr. clerk with a record of 94 members present chair recognize a quorum other requests for leave representative Burris what purpose if representative Carter leave for representative Carter Leave granted.
Representative Lee, what purpose? I'm
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present and my button didn't work. Mr. Clerk, please
Representative Tommy Thompson
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note that Representative Lee is present. Representative Smith, what purpose? Leave. Representative Walz McCrary. Leave for Representative McCrary. Leave is granted. Anyone else? Representative Eddie
Representative Robert S. Moore, Jr.
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Cheatham moves that we dispense with the reading of the previous
day's journal. No objections. So ordered. Are there a report from select committees, report from standing committees? Ready to report, Mr. Clerk. Mr. Speaker, we are a committee
Chair
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on public transportation to whom is referred House Bill 1049 by Representative Allen. They believe to report we have the same under consideration and herewith return the same with the recommendation that it do pass. submitted. Jonathan Barnett, Chair. Mr. Speaker, we are a committee on public health to whom was referred House Bill 1211 by Representative Mayberry. I believe the report we've had the
same under consideration and herewith return the same with the recommendation that it do pass. Respectfully submitted, Linda Tyler, Chair. Mr. Speaker, we are a committee on judiciary to whom was referred House Bill 1004 by Representative Edwards, House Bill 1021 by Representative Lee, House Bill 1045 by Representative Hutchinson and House Bill 1222 by Representative Pennard. So I believe the report we've had the same. Under consideration, herewith return the same with the recommendation that they do pass. Respectfully submitted, Darren Williams, Chair.
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Thank you, Mr. Clerk. Any executive communications?
Representative Tommy Thompson
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Morning hours expired. members i have a letter in hand from representative fred smith mr clark please read
Chair
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the letter january 26 2011 dear speaker moore based on the ruling of january 25 2011 about which i have
recently learned i respectfully submit to you my resignation from arkansas house of representatives While my decision is difficult, it is in the best interest of District 54, the institution and my family. I would like to thank the General Assembly for all the courtesies extended to me, but I feel my continued service would be a distraction.
Representative Robert S. Moore, Jr.
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6:46
Sincerely, Fred Smith. Thank you, Mr. Clark. I have the letter placed in the journal. I would inform the members that upon our adjournment, I will respond to the governor's required by law and present this information so that he can begin the process of filling the vacancy.
Representative Tommy Thompson
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Members, before we go to the calendar, I would like to recognize special guests that we have in the gallery today. I know we have a number of nurses that
Representative Robert S. Moore, Jr.
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are with us who are here in the Capitol today in recognition of Nurses Day at the Capitol. So if you all would please stand, And we'd like to give you a hand and welcome you to joining us today.
Also, we know we have a lot of nurses here to help take care of us today. I would like to recognize in the back our doctor of the day, Dr. Brandon Stack, Jr. from Little Rocks, joining us. Doctor, thank you for being with us
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today. Yes, ma'am. You recognize. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My apologies. I had a miscommunication, and I failed to request leave for Representative Clemmer.
Chair
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Again, my apologies. Thank you, Representative Hopper. You've heard a request for leave for
Representative Robert S. Moore, Jr.
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Representative Clemmer. Leave granted? Okay, leave granted for
Representative Tommy Thompson
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Representative Clemmer. One other recognition before we go to the calendar. A very special
Representative Robert S. Moore, Jr.
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friend of mine from Deshaies County, our county judge and all-around good guy. Stand up, Judge Mark McElroy. Thank you for joining us here today.
Representative Tommy Thompson
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Members, we will go to the red calendar. Mr. Clerk, read House Resolution 1004. House Resolution 1004
Chair
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by Representative Brown and Aul to urge the President of the United States and the Arkansas Congressional Delegation to remove the 50-year-old trade embargo and restore normal trade and travel with Cuba. Representative
Brown, you are recognized to explain your resolution. Thank you,
Representative Jerry R. Brown
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Mr. Speaker. Members, this House resolution is about the rise to industry for the state of Arkansas
Arkansas ranks first among the six major rice-producing states, accounting for nearly 50 percent of all U.S. rice production. And because the U.S. rice industry exports approximately 50 percent of the domestic crop to markets around the world. And because the United States of America currently trades with China, Vietnam, Russia, and other
countries which at one time were considered threats to the United States. And because trade with foreign countries fosters the exchange of ideas, promotes human rights, and furthers the ideas of democracy. Therefore, Mr. Speaker, the State of Arkansas urges the President of the United States of America and the Arkansas Congressional Delegation to remove all restrictions of direct trade
and travel with Cuba. Mr. Speaker, I realize that there may be some in this group that opposes this bill or this resolution, but I ask that this resolution stand on its own merit. I'd
Chair
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appreciate a good vote. Representative Brown has explained the resolution. Anyone wishing to speak against
Representative Robert S. Moore, Jr.
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the resolution? For the resolution, not question for the House passage of House Resolution 1004.
All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. No. Ayes
Representative Tommy Thompson
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have it. Mr. Clerk, read the House Concurrent Resolution 1003. Mr. Pierce, would you come to the podium, please? House Concurrent
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Resolution 1003, Barbson of Moore and Pierce, encouraging the use of the permanent subcommittees of the standing committees of the
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House of Representatives and the Senate to study specific problems in lieu of creating task forces for that purpose.
Representative Tommy Thompson
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Mr. Picker-Moore, you're recognized. to present your bill thank you representative Pierce members this is very simple resolution during the
Representative Robert S. Moore, Jr.
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time during the last eight years we've seen a proliferation of the use of our task forces here in the House of Representatives and in the Senate also I believe the number I didn't want to get my hand on right before I walk down here but I think in 2008 we had five
2003, we had five task forces. Currently, we have
17 task forces. In 1995, the House amended its rules to establish permanent subcommittee system, which you're all aware of because I just announced many of you are in leadership position and announced
those subcommittees. This resolution is simply an expression of the House to our membership that the preferable The way that we deal with special issues is with the utilization of our subcommittee system.
It does not preclude any member from filing legislation to create a task force because without
going into specifics, I for one would recognize that there are special circumstances arise where the use of the task force can be very beneficial to
the General Assembly. It is merely an expression that we, our preference is to use our committee system and our subcommittees as a way of dealing with specific issues that we wish to bring to the attention of the Assembly.
I'll be happy to answer any questions. Thank you. I appreciate
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a good vote. You've heard the explanation of the resolution. Is there any, will everybody want
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to speak against the bill? For the bill? If not, the question before the House is HC10R 3. All in favor, say aye. All opposed, same sign.
The ayes have it. Mr. Speaker, you
Chair
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have passed your bill. Thank you, members. Mr. Clerk, read House Bill 1136. House
Bill 1136 by Representative Lovell to establish a Sheriff's Office records retention
Representative Tommy Thompson
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schedule. Representative Lovell, you are recognized. Come to the well and explain your bill.
Representative Robert S. Moore, Jr.
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Yes, sir. You're
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recognized. Representative Lovell. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This bill, House Bill 1136, the sheriffs of Arkansas are the only elected office that does not have a record retention rule enforced. And this bill places the retention times, time frames, for them to keep records. They constantly have legislative
audit come, and one time the legislative audit will say, I think you need to keep it three years, and the next one comes, I think you need to keep it six. I've had two questions. One is, has the prosecuting attorneys commented on the bill? And the answer is no, because there has been no bill. This will be the first one, and it will certainly be tried in the future. The other one in the committee yesterday was, what happens if you want to get records for
parole or pardon? And the answer to that is, it doesn't come from the sheriffs, it comes from the district courts. So I'd be happy to answer any questions. If not, I'd appreciate a good vote. Members, you've heard an explanation
Representative Tommy Thompson
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of the bill. Anyone wishing to speak against the bill? For the bill, Representative Lovell, you're closed for your bill. Representative Lovell's closed for the bill. Question for the House. Passing House Bill 1136.
Prepare the machine, Mr. Clerk. If everyone voted, if everyone voted, cast up the ballot. Mr. Clerk, a vote of 93 yeas, 0 nay, and 0 present. You have passed the bill. Mr. Clerk,
Chair
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read House Bill 1088. House Bill 1088 by Representative Edwards. to amend Arkansas Code 1522-501 to add wastewater treatment facility
and other related entities to the definition of water development
Representative Tommy Thompson
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projects. Representative Edwards, you are recognized to explain your
Representative John Charles Edwards
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bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members of the General Assembly, this bill is part of an initiative led by our speaker to bring accountability and transparency to all of our water policies. And let me tell you what it does. If you believe in being good stewards of tax dollars
and increasing public input in funds that are made with projects that are funded with state dollars, this is your bill. Everybody in this room has a project that's funded by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, whether it's a drinking water project whether it's a sewer project you've got a project in your district that's funded to a great degree those funds come from bond proceeds that the voters of the state of arkansas have entrusted to the commission the last time the voters of
this state voted to improve these bonds was in 2008. here's what the bill specifically does it makes the there's a statute that was passed in 1969 it's called the arkansas water plan One of the points of that statute was at that time that if someone seeks a public body like a city or a town, if they seek public dollars for a project, they have to go before the commission, and the commission has a requirement by law to make certain that they undergo a feasibility study,
that there's public input, that there's accountability for drinking water projects. But back in 1969, sewer projects or wastewater projects weren't that big of a deal with the commission. They are today. In a time when dollars are tight and demand is great, we need accountability to make sure that our public is being served in the best way possible. By adding the amendment of the definition of wastewater to a water development project, This bill will make certain that our commission has the right, will be required by law,
to require feasibility studies and have public comment. This bill has no known opposition. It's been thoroughly vetted by numerous parties, and I would appreciate a good vote. Members,
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you've heard an explanation of the bill.
Representative Tommy Thompson
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Anyone wishing to speak against the bill, for the bill? Not the question for the House. This is passage of House Bill 1088. Prepare the machine, Mr. Clerk.
Everyone voted? Everyone voted? Cast up the ballot, Mr. Clerk. By a vote of 92 yea, 0 nay, and 0 present, you have passed the bill. Mr. Clerk, read House Bill 1060. House Bill 1060 for Representative Lindsay, an
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act to clarify the power of regional solid waste management boards to charge and collect a fee for management of solid waste in an emergency.
Representative Lindsay, you are recognized to explain your
Representative Uvalde Lindsey
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bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, members of the House. Historically, cities and counties have been charged with the responsibility for solid waste management for the citizens of Arkansas for many years. In 1989, the General Assembly, in doing part of the studies that we do, found that some regions of the state were suffering from severe capacity shortages, which was almost a crisis proportion. As a solution to that problem, the General Assembly enacted Act 870 of 1989 to allow
the creation of regional solid waste management districts, basically to assist cities and counties in their job of protecting the public health and the state's environmental quality. No state funding followed that creation statute and to support any of these new districts created in our great state as authorized the state's mayors and county judges joined together and created 18 regional solid waste districts in most cases those mayors and judges sit on
these district boards then and they still do they work together across regional boundaries outside city or county limits at times to try to make a positive difference in how solid waste was handled in this state. Out of that pretty focused program, new things happened. We were, for the first time, began to have recycling programs, programs that handled the disposal of waste tires, the disposal of hazardous household waste, the closure of illegal dumps. But since the
The original legislation contained no state funding, as the wisdom of the General Assembly dictated. I have no doubt about what the mayors and county judges came to their members of the General Assembly in 1999 and said, we need to find a way to fund these ever-growing and very productive solid waste districts. The General Assembly authorized in 1991 the ability of a regional solid waste district board, once again made up of county judges and mayors, to initiate a fee on the handling
of solid waste within that district. No state funds, none then, none now. It's just totally supported by that fee structure. Now, that original legislation I've mentioned had the word the district had to handle solid waste in order to collect the fee. In 2010, a waste hauler sued a district in the state and said the district did not actually handle the, as in hands-on, movement of that solid waste.
And the court ruled that that indeed was the case. The district did not handle it, and therefore the district lost the case and lost the ability to charge a fee. Since mid-2010, most of the 18 solid waste districts have reduced staff and cut hours, and all of those things are necessary to survive. And we're here today with House Bill 1060 to change the definition of handling solid waste to the point of the development and the implementation, the carrying out of a solid waste management plan.
We don't initiate in this bill, this amendment to the original statutes, any new duties, any new responsibilities that aren't included in statute. We do have an accountability measure, I think, that's important because we require districts to do what the statute says. And the statute says you'll recycle, you'll do certain things. But this bill requires those districts, if they receive a fee, to carry out those functions set in statute.
That's the genesis of the bill. There are two or three other things that's been vetted with the Association of Counties, the Municipal League, the Environmental Federation. I think everyone that's got a dog in the hunt has looked at the bill and to my knowledge there's no opposition to the bill. I would be glad to take questions from the body. If not, I'd appreciate a good vote.
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Members, you heard an explanation of the bill. Anyone wishing to speak against the bill, for the bill?
Representative Tommy Thompson
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Representative Lindsay, are you closed for your bill? Representative Lindsay is closed. Question for the House. Passive House Bill 1060. Prepare the machine, Mr. Clerk. Members, you're voting on the bill and the emergency clause. As everyone voted, cast up the ballot, Mr. Clark. A vote of 91 yeas, 0 nay, and 0 present. You have passed the bill, Mr. Clark, and the emergency clause.
Representative Robert S. Moore, Jr.
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Mr. Clark, read House Bill 1157.
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House Bill 1157 by Representative Westerman Catlett to increase the prohibitionary period
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of police officers selected for Arkansas State Police. before
you go in the well Westman, Representative Westman Representative Post, for what purpose? What purpose?
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My machine will not work. Your vote was
Representative Tommy Thompson
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not counted. That's correct, sir. You need to write a letter to the journal we're through to make sure your vote gets recorded yes mr speaker okay thank you very much representative westman you are recognized to uh present your bill thank
you mr speaker ladies and gentlemen of the house it's a it's an honor to be here in the well for my first time to present my first bill house bill 1157 to extend the probationary period from 12 months to 18 months
for state police officers remember this is for the state police i hear the hear the whistles out there You might be hearing some sirens. But just as it's an honor for me to be here today, it's also truly an honor to serve as an Arkansas State Police Officer when you consider that approximately only 1 in 50 applicants end up getting to wear the badge. And it is at the agency's request that I submit this bill so the agency can ensure that they are putting the best men and women in the uniform.
By the time an officer goes through the training period, the current 12-month probationary period is almost over. This bill will give the state police additional time to observe on-the-job training or on-the-job performance before making a permanent hire, and this bill will not affect anyone who is currently in the program. Are there
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any questions? Representative Smith, what purpose? Question. Which question? Thank you, sir. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Representative Garry L. Smith
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Representative Westman, is this because of new regulations in the day and age that we live, that the requirement for additional probationary time is necessary?
No, sir. I don't believe it's because of any new regulations. The state police just want more time to evaluate their new hires. And like I said, after a six-month training program or the academy and then some training, the 12-month period is almost over. So we'll just give them a
little bit more time to observe the officer. Well,
Representative Garry L. Smith
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have there been instances because of the 12-month period so far that they found they had to remove some troopers from
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Is that the reason this came up? I believe there have been some
instances where that has happened. I know this was a bill that the state police asked that we run so that they could better manage
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their system. Thank you. Representative Ingram, what purpose? You're recognized. If we support
Representative Keith M. Ingram
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this legislation, Representative, are you the man that we need to talk to if we've got some people that want to get hired by
the state police? No, sir. That's all in the court of the state police. Yes, sir.
Chair
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Representative Collins-Smith, what purpose? Question. You're recognized. How about their benefit package?
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Is there a difference between when they're on probationary period and when they're actually, that period is over with? I don't know. I
don't believe that affects that. I don't know that for sure, but I don't believe
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that affects that. Thank you. Representative Walker, what purpose? Question.
Representative John W. Walker
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You're recognized. What is the duration of time that a person who works for the Federal Bureau of Investigation has to undergo for probation?
I have absolutely no idea. Why is it necessary to have decisions deferred for 18 months when they could be made within five, six, seven, eight months as they are in other state agencies, and where the public's interest is also an issue? Well, like
I said, this was a request from the state police so that they could do a better job of evaluating.
Representative John W. Walker
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Well, do you suggest that simply because they want
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something we should approve it? Yes, sir. I believe we
Representative Robert S. Moore, Jr.
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should approve this bill. Representative Westerman has wisely departed the well. Anyone wishing to speak against the bill? Anyone wishing to speak for the bill?
Representative Westerman, would you like to come back and close for your bill? We're not to that point yet.
Representative Westerman is closed for his bill. Question for the House, passage of House
Bill 1157. Prepare the machine, Mr. Clerk. Everyone voted.
Representative Tommy Thompson
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Everyone voted. Cast up the ballot, Mr. Clerk. By a vote of 91 yea, 0 nay, and 1 present, you have passed the bill. Members,
Representative Robert S. Moore, Jr.
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Mr. Representative Westman Moose, the clincher. All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed?
Representative Tommy Thompson
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No. Ayes have it. The clincher is adopted. Members, I'd also like to recognize in the gallery today as guests of Representative Leslie Milam Post. We have the Ozark
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Senior High School students and teachers. Would you all stand to be
Representative Tommy Thompson
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recognized, please? Thank you for joining us.
When I introduced the nurses a few moments ago and recognized those present, I didn't see a note here from Representative James Word that I wanted to especially recognize the nurses from J.R.M.C. in Pine
Representative Robert S. Moore, Jr.
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Bluff. We welcome you all generally, and we want to welcome you specifically, so thank you for being with us today. Mr.
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House Bill 1141 by Representative Stewart to clarify the Arkansas Final Disposition Rights Act of
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2009 regarding members of the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard, and Reserve Components. Representative Stewart,
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you are recognized to present your bill. Thank you,
Representative Randy Stewart
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Mr. Chair. It's my pleasure to bring you the last bill of the week. This is a bill brought to me by the Department of Defense. Arkansas law and Department of Defense law was not in concert and what we're doing is amending the law to recognize DD form 93 which is the form that the
service member fills out prior to deployment and it's his wish who will be the person designated to dispose of his remains if necessary there's 11 orders a precedent. This one becomes first, and it's only for those narrow body of people that are serving in the military. And we had lots of questions yesterday from the committee. It was a freshman committee, and I think they about wore me out on questions. But also,
I want you to know that our resident undertaker is also behind this bill. Mr. McLean. I will
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take questions if we have any. Questions, members? Thank you, and I
Representative Tommy Thompson
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appreciate a good vote. Members, you've heard an explanation of the bill. Anyone wishing to speak against the bill? For the bill, you close for your bill. Representative Stewart. Representative Stewart is closed. Question for the House. Passage
Representative Robert S. Moore, Jr.
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of House Bill 1141. Prepare the machine, Mr. Clerk.
Representative Tommy Thompson
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Everyone voted. Everyone voted. Cast up the ballot, Mr. Clerk, by a vote of 94, yay, 0, nay, and 0. present you have passed the
Representative Robert S. Moore, Jr.
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bill remember before we go to our adjournment motion one housekeeping matter that i would like to bring up to you as as you have noticed we're moving forward in the session we have a number of guests that uh that join us in the galleries which we are
always happy to welcome uh in the uh the lengthy term that i've time that i've been here my two terms. We've had variations on policy on recognition of guests in the gallery. As you may well imagine, as we move into the session and our calendar gets extremely full, if we have days when a number of individual members have individual persons that they wish to recognize, sometimes
the process can get rather long. I have asked Representative Hyde as the Chair of House Management to formulate a policy that they can recommend that I will bring to the body as our policy regarding the recognition of guests in the gallery. So over the first part of next week, if you have any specific input that you would wish to make on that matter, On that matter, if you would contact Representative Hyde or members of the House Management Committee,
and I'll announce kind of what our policy will be toward the end of next week. Okay,
Representative Tommy Thompson
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Representative Allen, we are down to the good part. You're recognized for motion. After the announcement of
Representative Fred Allen
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reading of the bills, placing the countenance on the desk, amending members' own bills with their own amendments, members withdrawing their own bills, finalizing resolution, reading, communication, and any remaining
committee report, I move that we adjourn until 1.30 on Monday. Proper motion, non-debatable.
Chair
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All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Ayes have it. Motion carried. Are there announcements? Representative Carnine, what purpose? Announcement.
Representative Les "Skip" Carnine
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You're recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Reminder that retirement meets at 10 o'clock on Monday morning.
And as a further reminder, all retirement bills must be filed at the close of business on Friday, even though we are not sessioned close of business on Friday. Thank you very much.
Chair
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Thank you, Representative Carnine. Any other announcements? Oh, there you are.
Representative Robert S. Moore, Jr.
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Representative Patterson is here for a purpose. Tell about a meeting, sir.
Is that somewhat like an announcement? Yes, sir. Announcement, sir. Okay. You're recognized. Tell us about
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a meeting. Communication technology will meet Monday morning at 1030, but we also need some pictures before that, so get there a little bit early.
We're going to take your picture. So that's 1030 Monday
Representative Tommy Thompson
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morning. Thank you. Thank you, Representative Patterson. Any other announcements?
Representative Robert S. Moore, Jr.
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If not, all right. Everybody have a nice, long weekend. Read the bill, Mr. Clerk. Whoops, I'm sorry. It's a little premature here.
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Representative Wood, what purpose? You're fine. Announcement.
Yes, sir. You're recognized. I've been asked to just remind Public Health Committee members that we will be meeting Tuesday at 10 a.m. room 130.
Representative Robert S. Moore, Jr.
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37:57
Thank you. Thank you, Representative Woods. Any further? Okay, read the bill, Mr. Clark. House Bill 1236 by
Chair
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Representative Summers to amend the cost of living adjustments under the Arkansas retirement system. Out of objection, read the second time. House Bill 1236. Retirement. House Bill 1237 by Representative Summers.
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Out of objection, read the second time. House Bill 1237. Retirement. Retirement. House Bill 1238 by Representative Summers. Not an objection. Read it a second time. House Bill 1238. Retirement. House Bill 1239 by Representative
Chair
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38:43
Summers. Not an objection. � Ejection. Read it a second time.
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Retirement. House Bill 1241 by Representative Summers to create a cap on retirement. House Bill 1241. House Bill 1242. House Bill 1242. House Bill 1243. House Bill 1243. House Bill 1244. HOUSE BILL 2044
HOUSE BILL 1245 HOUSE BILL 1246 HOUSE BILL 1247 Public health. House Bill 1248 by Representative Wilkins. Out of objection, read 2nd time.
House Bill 1248. Public health.
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House Bill 1249 by Representative Alters. Out of objection, read 2nd
Chair
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40:10
time. House Bill 1249. House Bill 1250 by Representative Stewart, an act to amend the retirement. Out of objection, read 2nd time. House Bill 1250. Retirement. House Resolution 1006 for Representative Woods to honor the House Resolution 1006 Aging.
Senate Bill 16 by Joint Budget Committee, an act to make an appropriation for the operating expenses for the Arkansas Board. Out of objection, read a second time. Senate Bill 16. Calendar. Senate Bill 31 by Joint Budget Committee, an act to make an
Speaker 101
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appropriation. Out of objection, read a second time. Senate
Chair
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Bill 31. Calendar. Senate Bill 56 by Senators Jeffress
regarding bail bondsman's continuing education. Out of objection, read a second time. Senate Bill 56. Judiciary.
Senate Bill 78 by Joint Budget Committee. Out of objection, read a second time. Senate Bill 78. Calendar. Senate Bill 113 by Senator Biletso, an act to prohibit health insurance exchange. Out of Jackson Ridge, second time. Senate Bill 113. Public Health.
Representative Tommy Thompson
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42:10
Members of the desks will remain open for the reading of the bills until 4.30 and upon completion of the items named in the adjournment resolution. The House will be adjourned until 1.30 Monday.
Agenda
Invocation
Roll Call
HR1004
HCR1003
HB1136
HB1088
HB1060
HB1157
Reading of Bills
Adjournment
Documents
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Speakers
Chair
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Representative Tommy Thompson
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Representative Robert S. Moore, Jr.
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Representative Jerry R. Brown
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Representative John Charles Edwards
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Representative Uvalde Lindsey
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Representative Bruce Westerman Chair
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Representative Garry L. Smith
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Representative Keith M. Ingram
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Representative John W. Walker
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Representative Randy Stewart
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Representative Fred Allen
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Representative Les "Skip" Carnine
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