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HB 1002

Douglas, Dan (R)

Requires out-of-state sellers to collect and remit Arkansas sales tax when their gross revenue derived from sales that are subject to the tax exceeds $100,000.

Bill History:

01-31-19 H Placed on the House calendar 01-31-19 H Amendment 2 adopted 02-14-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1004

Blake, Charles (D)

Creates the Voter Integrity and Security Act, requiring automatic voter registration and establishing systems of outreach and voter education; amends Arkansas Constitution Amendment 51 and prohibits voter intimidation.

Bill History:

11-16-18 H Filed 01-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 01-23-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies

HB 1005

Davis, Andy (R)

Clarifies the application of sales and use taxes on candy and soft drinks requiring the Director of the Department of Finance and Administration to either provide relevant product definitions or provide exemptions to sellers.

Bill History:

02-14-19 S On floor for consideration 02-14-19 S Passed (Vote: Y: 33/N: 0) 02-14-19 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor

HB 1011

Jett, Joe (R)

Expands the grant-making authority of the Ark. Department of Aeronautics and the Aeronautics Commission, allowing grants to non-airport entities for aviation promotion, to establish aviation museums, and in support of aviation education.

Bill History:

02-13-19 S On floor for consideration 02-13-19 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 02-14-19 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor

HB 1024

Rye, Johnny (R)

Reallocates tax revenues collected on the sales of new and used motor vehicles, trailers or semitrailers, providing that the first $150,000,000 be distributed under the Arkansas Highway Distribution Law, remainder to be deposited in State Treasury.

Bill History:

12-06-18 H Filed 01-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 01-31-19 H Meeting Canceled for 10:00 - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1025

Rye, Johnny (R)

Amends law regarding number of voting centers for city council elections in cities of the second class by striking provisions that each ward have at least one voting precinct and that each city have one place only for holding elections.

Bill History:

12-06-18 H Filed 01-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs 02-13-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Mac Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs

HB 1027

Rye, Johnny (R)

Requires an insurer writing motor vehicle insurance to provide liability coverage on any rental car reimbursement until the insured person's damaged vehicle is repaired.

Bill History:

01-24-19 H Placed on the House calendar 01-24-19 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-06-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce

HB 1028

Rye, Johnny (R)

Creates a private cause of action against public social media websites that delete religious or political speech, with a minimum of $75,000 in damages per instance of censorship. Prohibits websites from using the actual speech as a defense at trial.

Bill History:

01-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Judiciary 01-15-19 H Placed on the House calendar 01-15-19 H Withdrawn from further consideration

HB 1029

Rye, Johnny (R) Johnson, Mark (R)

Creates a Class D felony for the removal or alteration of historical and military monuments on public property without first obtaining a waiver from the Arkansas History Commission.

Bill History:

02-06-19 H Placed on the House calendar 02-06-19 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-19-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Judiciary

HB 1033

Rye, Johnny (R)

Permits the use of city jails to incarcerate persons sentenced to state or county confinement when the Governor declares a state of emergency or if state or regional correctional facilities or county jails are unavailable.

Bill History:

01-24-19 H Placed on the House calendar 01-24-19 H Motion to withdraw from committee carried H-City, County and Local Affairs 01-24-19 H Withdrawn from further consideration

HB 1041

Ladyman, Jack (R) Eads, Lance (R)

Raises the threshold for requiring municipalities to invite competitive bidding for projects from $20,000 to $50,000 and provides that a governing body can waive the requirement by resolution in exceptional situations.

Bill History:

01-28-19 H Passed (Vote: Y: 55/N: 18) 01-28-19 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-City, County and Local Affairs 02-19-19 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs

HB 1073

Smith, Brandt (R)

Authorizes the issuance of certificates of title for former military vehicles that meet safety and equipment standards required by law and satisfy application requirements of the issuing office.

Bill History:

12-21-18 H Filed 01-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Transportation 01-31-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Public Transportation

HB 1104

Lowery, Mark (R)

Reschedules the date on which runoff general elections will be held from four weeks following the date of the general election to three weeks following the date of the general election.

Bill History:

01-17-19 H Placed on the House calendar 01-17-19 H Motion to withdraw from committee carried H-City, County and Local Affairs 01-17-19 H Withdrawn from further consideration

HB 1107

House, Douglas (R)

Decreases the population ratio for permits for off-premises sales of alcoholic beverages from one permit per 5,000 population living within a county to one permit per 7,500 population; allows transfer of approved permits across county lines.

Bill History:

01-07-19 H Filed 01-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Rules 02-13-19 H Meeting set for 11:59 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Rules

HB 1109

Joint Budget

Appropriates funds to the DF&A – Disbursing Officer for miscellaneous grants and expenses and various agency transfers for fiscal 2019-2020.

Bill History:

02-05-19 H Placed on the House calendar 02-05-19 H Amendment No. 1 adopted 02-14-19 H 1 Amendment(s) Filed

HB 1115

Davis, Andy (R) Hester, Bart (R)

Establishes the Department of Corrections as a cabinet-level department, transferring eight state programs to the Department and assigning powers and duties under the Transformation and Efficiencies Act of 2019.

Bill History:

01-07-19 H Filed 01-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 01-31-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...H-State Agencies

HB 1117

Davis, Andy (R) Hester, Bart (R)

Establishes the Department of Agriculture as a cabinet-level department, transferring 22 state programs to the Department and assigning powers and duties under the Transformation and Efficiencies Act of 2019.

Bill History:

01-07-19 H Filed 01-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 02-12-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...H-State Agencies

HB 1118

Davis, Andy (R) Hester, Bart (R)

Establishes the Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism as a cabinet-level department, transferring 22 state programs to the Department and assigning powers and duties under the Transformation and Efficiencies Act of 2019.

Bill History:

01-07-19 H Filed 01-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 02-13-19 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment of House - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies

HB 1135

Joint Budget

Appropriates funds to the State Treasurer for the refund of local sales and use tax revenues to cities and counties for fiscal 2019-2020.

Bill History:

01-29-19 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 01-31-19 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 48 ) 07-01-19 G Effective date

HB 1137

Joint Budget

Appropriates funds to the State Treasurer for animal rescue shelters for fiscal 2019-2020.

Bill History:

01-28-19 S Emergency clause adopted 01-31-19 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 49 ) 07-01-19 G Effective date

HB 1139

Joint Budget

Appropriates funds to the State Treasurer for state turnback distributions to counties and municipalities for fiscal year 2019-2020.

Bill History:

01-11-19 H Filed 01-14-19 H Introduced and referred to Joint Budget

HB 1161

Dotson, Jim (R) Flippo, Scott (R)

Makes various changes to state procurement law, adding procedures and requirements for service contracts.

Bill History:

01-28-19 H Passed (Vote: Y: 95/N: 0) 01-28-19 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-State Agencies 02-14-19 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies

HB 1163

Capp, Sarah (R)

Requires municipalities that are revising or codifying ordinances to make three copies of any relevant provisions of the code available to the public in the office of the clerk.

Bill History:

02-11-19 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-City, County and Local Affairs 02-14-19 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs 02-14-19 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-City, County and Local Affairs

HB 1173

House, Douglas (R)

Requires an annual financial stress test for eight named publicly funded retirement systems and delineates all information that must be provided by the stress test.

Bill History:

02-12-19 H 1 Amendment(s) Filed 02-13-19 H Placed on the House calendar 02-13-19 H Amendment 2 adopted

HB 1174

Dalby, Carol (R) Hickey, Jimmy (R)

Amends civil service age requirements, reducing the minimum age for service in a fire department from 21 to 18 and creating a provisional appointment process for police officers who are age 20.

Bill History:

02-14-19 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs 02-14-19 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-City, County and Local Affairs 02-18-19 S Placed on the Senate calendar

HB 1178

Wardlaw, Jeff (R) Flippo, Scott (R)

Makes various changes to State Procurement Law, including the timeframe for providing notice of competitive bidding, time discounts, and procedures for the Office of Procurement in evaluating, entering and rejecting bids and training vendors.

Bill History:

02-06-19 H Passed (Vote: Y: 95/N: 0) 02-06-19 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-State Agencies 02-14-19 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies

HB 1180

Wardlaw, Jeff (R) Flippo, Scott (R)

Requires the State Procurement Director to identify and prioritize opportunities for awarding mandatory state contracts under cooperative purchasing agreements.

Bill History:

01-28-19 H Passed (Vote: Y: 90/N: 1) 01-28-19 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-State Agencies 02-14-19 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies

HB 1182

Fite, Charlene (R) Pitsch, Mathew (R)

Makes the offense of using a cell phone while driving in a school zone a primary offense for which a law enforcement officer may stop a driver for non-compliance.

Bill History:

02-05-19 H Passed (Vote: Y: 89/N: 7) 02-05-19 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs 02-18-19 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment of Senate - Old Supreme Cou Affairs ...S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs

HB 1205

House, Douglas (R)

Amends the authority of the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System to award an annual cost of living adjustment under the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System. (Shell bill)

Bill History:

01-17-19 H Filed 01-22-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HB 1209

Davis, Andy (R)

Removes references to environmental affairs and water and air pollution in section pertaining to House Public Health Committee; changes the name of the House Public Transportation Committee to House Committee on Infrastructure, Energy and Environment.

Bill History:

01-17-19 H Filed 01-22-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Rules 02-13-19 H Meeting set for 11:59 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Rules

HB 1210

Joint Budget

Appropriates funds to the Department of Arkansas Heritage for fiscal 2019-2020 operations.

Bill History:

01-17-19 H Filed 01-22-19 H Introduced and referred to Joint Budget

HB 1213

Joint Budget

Appropriates funds to the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality for fiscal 2019-2020 operations.

Bill History:

01-18-19 H Filed 01-22-19 H Introduced and referred to Joint Budget 02-04-19 H Sent to subcommittee JBC - Special Language Subcommittee

HB 1218

Tosh, Dwight (R)

Adds services that the State Crime Laboratory is required to offer to law enforcement.

Bill History:

01-28-19 H Passed (Vote: Y: 94/N: 0) 01-28-19 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Judiciary 02-13-19 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Judiciary

HB 1232

Lowery, Mark (R)

Prohibits all payroll deductions for union dues, other than for firefighters, police officers and emergency first responders.

Bill History:

01-23-19 H Filed 01-23-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-14-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor

HB 1245

Boyd, Justin (R) Hammer, Kim (R)

Amends the sales tax exemption for durable medical equipment and other supplies to include purchases made by podiatrists.

Bill History:

02-14-19 S On floor for consideration 02-14-19 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 02-14-19 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor

HB 1246

Lowery, Mark (R)

Changes the dates for runoff elections for municipal or county offices from three weeks following the date of the general election to four weeks after the date of the general election.

Bill History:

02-14-19 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies 02-14-19 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-State Agencies 02-18-19 S Placed on the Senate calendar

HB 1250

Douglas, Dan (R)

Requires a municipal annexation ordinance to be heard at three consecutive regular meetings of the municipal governing body.

Bill History:

02-11-19 H Passed (Vote: Y: 95/N: 0) 02-11-19 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-City, County and Local Affairs 02-19-19 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs

HB 1256

House, Douglas (R)

Makes the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System's yearly benefit increase optional, and requires any benefit increase to be the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index – South Region if it is lower than three percent (current rate).

Bill History:

01-30-19 H 1 Amendment(s) Filed 01-31-19 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-11-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room A ...Joint Retirement

HB 1260

Douglas, Dan (R)

Levies a wholesale sales tax on motor fuels and directs the proceeds to be deposited as special revenues; requires general revenue in excess of a set annual amount to be transferred to the Sate Highway and Transportation Department Fund.

Bill History:

02-07-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation 02-06-19 H Meeting cancelled for 02/07/19 ...H-Revenue and Taxation 02-14-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1266

Warren, Les (R)

Terminates the authority of cities of the second class to elect a person to an office of City Collector.

Bill History:

02-11-19 H Passed (Vote: Y: 96/N: 0) 02-11-19 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-City, County and Local Affairs 02-19-19 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs

HB 1291

Della Rosa, Jana (R) Bledsoe, Cecile (R)

Authorizes candidates running for any office to use printed campaign materials that do not include a Paid For By disclaimer, if the materials were created before the effective date of Act 787 of 2017. Previously applied only to reelection campaigns.

Bill History:

02-11-19 H Passed (Vote: Y: 98/N: 0) 02-11-19 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-State Agencies 02-14-19 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies

HB 1292

Della Rosa, Jana (R)

Requires election ballots concerning a millage to include a definition of the term millage and an example of the property tax calculation formula.

Bill History:

01-29-19 H Filed 01-29-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 02-13-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies

HB 1293

Vaught, DeAnn (R)

Authorizes licensed wreckers and tow vehicles to use blue lights or lights with a blue lens cap; requires sellers to verify identification that shows licensure of the buyer.

Bill History:

02-07-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Public Transportation 02-07-19 H Committee hearing cancelled H-Public Transportation 02-19-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Public Transportation

HB 1295

Warren, Les (R)

To create the Every Arkansas Retirement Opportunity Act. (shell bill)

Bill History:

01-29-19 H Filed 01-29-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HB 1297

Mayberry, Julie (R)

Provides for the forfeiture of retirement benefits by persons who are convicted of or plead guilty or nolo contendere to a felony that relates to his or her public office or public employment.

Bill History:

01-30-19 H Filed 01-30-19 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 02-11-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room A ...Joint Retirement

HB 1298

Mayberry, Julie (R)

Excludes from provisions for retirement benefits for retired mayors and their spouses those serving a city of the first class, effective January 1, 2022.

Bill History:

01-30-19 H Filed 01-30-19 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 02-11-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room A ...Joint Retirement

HB 1299

Clowney. Nicole (D)

Crump's Law. Entitles a firefighter who has completed five years of service with a municipality and who has been diagnosed with certain types of cancer to no less than 2,912 hours of cancer leave in addition to existing authorized sick leave.

Bill History:

01-30-19 H Introduced and referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs 02-13-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Mac Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs

HB 1300

Mayberry, Julie (R)

Eliminates the income tax deduction for gambling losses and directs 70% of the resulting revenues to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund, and 30% evenly distributed to the County and Municipal Aid Funds.

Bill History:

02-05-19 H 1 Amendment(s) Filed 02-06-19 H Placed on the House calendar 02-06-19 H Amendment 1 adopted

HB 1301

Cozart, Bruce (R)

Requires professional licensing boards and other entities to adopt the least restrictive requirements for reciprocal licensing of persons who hold relevant licenses in other states, through issuance of temporary one-year licenses.

Companions:

HB 1255 Dotson, Jim (Related)   2-14-19 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Placed on the House calendar 02-13-19 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-18-19 H Placed on the House calendar

HB 1304

Gray, Michelle (R) Rapert, Jason (R)

Changes the audit of a municipality under the Speed Trap Law to include an inquiry regarding abuse of police power under this provision; specifies that the calculated revenues of violations include those from the previous six months.

Bill History:

02-07-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Public Transportation 02-07-19 H Committee hearing cancelled H-Public Transportation 02-19-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Public Transportation

HB 1305

Davis, Andy (R) Hester, Bart (R)

Establishes the Department of Labor and Licensing as a cabinet-level department, transferring 25 state entities to the Department and assigning powers and duties under the Transformation and Efficiencies Act of 2019.

Bill History:

01-30-19 H Filed 01-30-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies

HB 1306

Rye, Johnny (R)

For election of council members, authorizes cities of the first class to provide only one voting precinct, rather than one per ward, if determined necessary by the governing body.

Bill History:

02-04-19 H Placed on the House calendar 02-04-19 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-13-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Mac Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs

HB 1309

Meeks, Stephen (R)

The Arkansas Nighttime Environment Act

Bill History:

02-14-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-14-19 H 1 Amendment(s) Filed 02-18-19 H Placed on the House calendar

HB 1311

Warren, Les (R)

State retirement systems (shell bill)

Bill History:

01-30-19 H Filed 01-30-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HB 1321

Fite, Lanny (R) Johnson, Blake (R)

Increases the homestead property tax credit for each assessment year from $350.00 to $375.00; requires the legislative Tax and Revenue Committees to study the formula for calculating and administering the credit.

Bill History:

02-07-19 H Passed (Vote: Y: 89/N: 0) 02-07-19 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Revenue and Taxation 02-13-19 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1322

Payton, John (R)

Redefines "water damaged" in the Uniform Motor Vehicle Administration, Certificate of Title and Antitheft Act.

Bill History:

02-07-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Public Transportation 02-07-19 H Committee hearing cancelled H-Public Transportation 02-19-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Public Transportation

HB 1324

Rye, Johnny (R)

Defines tow businesses under provisions for the removal or immobilization of unattended vehicles.

Bill History:

02-14-19 H [H] 20190214/-1/16808 (13:10:44) 02-14-19 H House concurred in Senate amendment No. 1 02-14-19 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor

HB 1326

House, Douglas (R)

Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System (shell bill)

Bill History:

01-31-19 H Filed 01-31-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HB 1327

House, Douglas (R)

Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System final average salary (shell bill)

Bill History:

01-31-19 H Filed 01-31-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HB 1328

House, Douglas (R)

Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System contribution rates (shell bill)

Bill History:

01-31-19 H Filed 01-31-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HB 1329

House, Douglas (R)

Makes technical corrections to Title 24 (shell bill)

Bill History:

01-31-19 H Filed 01-31-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HB 1330

House, Douglas (R)

Prohibits a public employee from soliciting or receiving a prize, donation, gift or other compensation.

Bill History:

01-31-19 H Filed 01-31-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Rules 02-13-19 H Meeting set for 11:59 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Rules

HB 1336

Bragg, Ken (R) Hester, Bart (R)

Authorizes the board of the Ark. Public Employees' Retirement System to set the early annuity reduction at a percentage rate between 5 and 15 percent per year of the amortization period exceeds 18 years.

Bill History:

01-31-19 H Filed 01-31-19 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 02-11-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room A ...Joint Retirement

HB 1337

Bragg, Ken (R) Hester, Bart (R)

Authorizes the board of the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System to reduce the additional amount of straight life annuity individuals gain for each year of service in excess of 28 years, from the current 0.5% of final compensation.

Bill History:

02-06-19 H Placed on the House calendar 02-06-19 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-11-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room A ...Joint Retirement

HB 1338

Bragg, Ken (R) Hester, Bart (R)

Retirement, DROP of APERS (shell bill)

Bill History:

01-31-19 H Filed 01-31-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HB 1339

Bragg, Ken (R) Hester, Bart (R)

Authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System to gradually or immediately increase the credited service used to calculate final average compensation for each member to a maximum of 5 years.

Bill History:

01-31-19 H Filed 01-31-19 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 02-11-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room A ...Joint Retirement

HB 1342

Payton, John (R) Rice, Terry (R)

Increases the qualification threshold for exemption of payment of sales and use tax on used motor vehicles, from $4,000 to $7,500

Bill History:

02-12-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation 02-14-19 H Placed on the House calendar 02-14-19 H Amendment 2 adopted

HB 1345

Clowney. Nicole (D)

Includes, without limitation, cancer in the list of qualifying diseases for firefighter retirement eligibility for disability under the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System and the Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System

Bill History:

01-31-19 H Filed 02-01-19 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 02-11-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room A ...Joint Retirement

HB 1346

Warren, Les (R)

Purchase of service credit under APERS (shell bill)

Bill History:

01-31-19 H Filed 02-01-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HB 1347

Maddox, John (R)

Amends the definition of aircraft system relating to the offense of unlawful use on an unmanned aircraft system, removing systems used with authorization of Arkansas Department of Emergency Management.

Bill History:

02-05-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Judiciary 02-05-19 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Judiciary 02-11-19 H Passed over on calendar

HB 1348

Gray, Michelle (R)

Arkansas Public Employee Retirement System (shell bill)

Bill History:

01-31-19 H Filed 02-01-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HB 1351

Gray, Michelle (R)

Local Police and Fire Retirement System (LOPFI) (shell bill)

Bill History:

01-31-19 H Filed 02-01-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HB 1353

Gray, Michelle (R)

Local Police and Fire Pension and Relief Funds (shell bill)

Bill History:

01-31-19 H Filed 02-01-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HB 1354

Gray, Michelle (R)

Local Pension and Trust Funds (shell bill)

Bill History:

01-31-19 H Filed 02-01-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HB 1358

Bragg, Ken (R)

Amends APERS interest paid on accumulated member contributions from 4% to 2% per annum.

Bill History:

01-31-19 H Filed 02-01-19 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 02-11-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room A ...Joint Retirement

HB 1359

Bragg, Ken (R)

Members contributions under APERS (shell bill)

Bill History:

01-31-19 H Filed 02-01-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HB 1362

Fite, Lanny (R) Sample, Bill (R)

Requires the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality to implement the collection and disposal, or the collection and recycling of extra-large tires. Transfers $300,000 to the Used Tire Recycling Fund for those purposes.

Bill History:

02-14-19 S On floor for consideration 02-14-19 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 02-14-19 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor

HB 1364

Gray, Michelle (R) Sturch, James (R)

Requires a person filing for office to provide a surname to be printed on the ballot.

Bill History:

02-12-19 H 1 Amendment(s) Filed 02-13-19 H Placed on the House calendar 02-13-19 H Amendment 1 adopted

HB 1365

Gray, Michelle (R) Irvin, Missy (R)

Adds law enforcement officers to the HIV Shield Law, which waives consent for HIV testing when a person comes in certain contact with emergency personnel.

Bill History:

02-12-19 S Re-referred to committee S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-13-19 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 02-18-19 S Placed on the Senate calendar

HB 1366

Gray, Michelle (R) Sturch, James (R)

Requires the names of unopposed candidates for city clerk to be printed on the ballot.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies 02-13-19 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-State Agencies 02-18-19 H Placed on the House calendar

HB 1368

Capp, Sarah (R)

Exempts the state from daylight saving time.

Bill History:

02-04-19 H Filed 02-04-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 02-06-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies

HB 1370

Fielding, David (D)

Authorizes Arkansas Department of Transportation highway maintenance vehicles to display blue flashing lights.

Bill History:

02-07-19 H Committee hearing cancelled H-Public Transportation 02-07-19 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-19-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Public Transportation

HB 1371

Davis, Andy (R) Hester, Bart (R)

Establishes the Department of Commerce as a cabinet-level department, transferring 26 state entities to the Department and assigning powers and duties under the Transformation and Efficiencies Act of 2019.

Bill History:

02-04-19 H Filed 02-04-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 02-06-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies

HB 1373

Della Rosa, Jana (R)

Makes various changes to employment and licensure law, providing that criminal background checks that have been sealed do not disqualify those applicants.

Bill History:

02-04-19 H Filed 02-04-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Judiciary 02-07-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Judiciary

HB 1375

Speaks, Nelda (R) Sturch, James (R)

Makes various changes to the duties and procedures of a county treasurer.

Bill History:

02-14-19 S 1 Amendment(s) Filed 02-14-19 S Reported from committee - Do pass as amended d Local Affairs ...S-City, County and Local Affairs 02-18-19 S Placed on the Senate calendar

HB 1381

Collins, Andrew (D)

Requires the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training to develop a curriculum relating to drug overdoses, to be included in basic training courses.

Bill History:

02-05-19 H Filed 02-05-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 02-13-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies

HB 1386

Johnson, Lee (R)

Provides for the county assessor, county tax collector, and county treasurer to be notified before an action is taken regarding approval of in-lieu-of-tax payments.

Bill History:

02-14-19 H Placed on the House calendar 02-14-19 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-18-19 H Placed on the House calendar

HB 1393

Della Rosa, Jana (R)

Grants the Ethics Commission an additional 120 days for completion and resolution of pending complaints filed in 2018.

Bill History:

02-06-19 H Filed 02-06-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Rules 02-13-19 H Meeting set for 11:59 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Rules

HB 1395

Holcomb, Mike (R) Ballinger, Bob (R)

Prohibits elected and appointed county officials from serving in specified civil offices during their terms.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Mac Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs 02-13-19 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-City, County and Local Affairs 02-18-19 H Placed on the House calendar

HB 1401

Magie, Steve (D) Johnson, Mark (R)

Changes the notice requirements for meetings of a county intergovernmental council. Authorizes the secretary to notify the public at least three days prior to the meeting, rather than at least 10 days prior.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Mac Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs 02-13-19 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-City, County and Local Affairs 02-18-19 H Placed on the House calendar

HB 1402

Gonzales, Justin (R) Wallace, David (R)

Requires any special elections elections in years with a preferential primary election or general election to be held on those election dates; sets dates for special elections in off-cycle years; amends certain local election dates; other changes.

Bill History:

02-14-19 H Placed on the House calendar 02-13-19 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-State Agencies 02-14-19 H Amendment 1 adopted

HB 1405

Womack, Richard (R) Rapert, Jason (R)

Amends the process by which financial institutions provide Legislative Audit with images of canceled checks, including allowing institutions to provide the images through read-only access to online banking documents.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce 02-13-19 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Insurance and Commerce 02-18-19 H Placed on the House calendar

HB 1415

Evans, Brian (R) Hill, Ricky (R)

Creates a committee to advise the Department of Emergency Management on the creation of uniform standards for safety measures at public events.

Bill History:

02-07-19 H Filed 02-08-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 02-13-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies

HB 1417

Gray, Michelle (R) Eads, Lance (R)

Creates an exemption from the Freedom of Information Act for identifying information of a person who the records custodian knows has provided assistance in a criminal investigation.

Bill History:

02-07-19 H Filed 02-08-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 02-13-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies

HB 1420

Boyd, Justin (R) Ballinger, Bob (R)

Changes the time period for candidate filing and petition circulations for school district board elections to coincide with party filing periods in both even- and odd-numbered years; extends petition circulation period.

Bill History:

02-11-19 H Filed 02-11-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 02-13-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies

HB 1426

Gray, Michelle (R) Sturch, James (R)

Prohibits county party chairpersons and their spouses, and county board of election commissioners and their spouses, from serving as election officials.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies 02-13-19 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-State Agencies 02-18-19 H Placed on the House calendar

HB 1442

Davis, Andy (R) Dismang, Jonathan (R)

Increases taxes on e-cigarettes, cigarette paper, and medical marijuana sales, designating those new revenues and the general revenue portion of medical marijuana taxes to the UAMS National Cancer Institute Designation Trust Fund.

Bill History:

02-12-19 H Filed 02-13-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Rules

HB 1443

Vaught, DeAnn (R)

Increases the number of cities that are considered areas of operation under the Arkansas Rural Development Act, by including the territory of cities with between 5,500 and 7,500 population.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-13-19 H Introduced and referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs

HB 1444

Breaux, Harlan (R) Ballinger, Bob (R)

Changes the election runoff date for a mayoral election in a city manager form of government from two weeks following the general election to four weeks following the general election.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-13-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies

HB 1445

Pilkington, Aaron (R) Davis, Breanne (R)

Authorizes local ordinances that permit ATV usage on streets and highways. Requires registration of ATVs and creates the All-Terrain Vehicle Off-Road Trail Fund for fee revenues.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-13-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Transportation 02-19-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Public Transportation

HB 1455

Boyd, Justin (R) Pitsch, Mathew (R)

Makes a technical correction in the law relating to printouts from voting machines.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies

HB 1458

Richey, Chris (D)

Requires local law enforcement to assign officers for two full weeks of the school year to follow school buses and report observations relating to the enforcement of provisions prohibiting the passing of a school bus while it is stopped.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Education 02-19-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 138 ...H-Education

HB 1459

Hodges, Grant (R) Ballinger, Bob (R)

Requires Arkansas Legislative Audit to randomly select one-third of solid waste management districts annually for a review policies, procedures and transactions to determine compliance.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs

HB 1460

Speaks, Nelda (R) Flippo, Scott (R)

Provides limited election processes for local elections with all unopposed candidates; requires the names of unopposed candidates other than mayor, governor, and circuit clerk to be grouped together on the ballot.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies

HB 1465

Boyd, Justin (R) Pitsch, Mathew (R)

Makes a technical correction to the law requiring electronic voting machines to include a voter-verified paper trail.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies

HCR1002

Shepherd, Matthew (R)

Provides that House and Senate may recess on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, and reconvene on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019.

Bill History:

01-16-19 S Resolution concurred 01-16-19 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 01-18-19 G Approved by the Governor

HCR1003

Boyd, Justin (R) Hammer, Kim (R)

Encourages continued collaboration among health care providers, law enforcement, educators and others in battling the abuse of prescription drugs.

Bill History:

02-14-19 S On floor for consideration 02-14-19 S Adopted (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 02-14-19 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor

HJR1001

Douglas, Dan (R)

Amends the constitution to create an open primary process whereby the top two candidates, regardless of party affiliation, advance to the general election; authorizes the legislature to set a vote threshold that will advance only one candidate.

Bill History:

11-15-18 H Filed 01-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies

HJR1002

Douglas, Dan (R)

Amends the constitution to repeal the fiscal legislative session provision and revert the state budget to a two-year appropriation cycle. Allows a vote of 2/3 majority to extend a regular session beyond 75 days (currently requires 3/4 majority)

Companions:

SJR 1 Hendren, Jim (Same As)   1-14-19 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies

Bill History:

11-15-18 H Filed 01-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies

HJR1003

Della Rosa, Jana (R)

Rescinds all previous applications to Congress calling for Article V conventions, including historical ones from the previous century, which remain valid until formally rescinded.

Bill History:

01-30-19 H Filed 01-30-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 02-13-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies

HJR1004

Davis, Andy (R)

To amend the constitution as it relates to highways and highway funding. (Shell resolution)

Bill History:

02-12-19 H Filed 02-12-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HJR1005

Pilkington, Aaron (R)

To amend the constitution reducing the number of state constitutional officers and amending their duties. (Shell resolution)

Bill History:

02-12-19 H Filed 02-12-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HJR1007

Flowers, Vivian (D) Elliott, Joyce (D)

Amends the constitution to remove the provision that allows slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-13-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies

HJR1008

Vaught, DeAnn (R) Pitsch, Mathew (R)

Amends the constitution to revise the process for ballot petitions and to require a 3/5 majority for amendment referrals. Increases the number of signatures, requires earlier court challenges, and repeals the process for revising petitions.

Companions:

SJR 10 Pitsch, Mathew (Same As)   2-13-19 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-13-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies

HJR1009

Meeks, Stephen (R)

To amend the constitution relating to the authority of the General Assembly to reduce or eliminate the taxation of personal property. (Shell resolution)

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-13-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HJR1010

Dotson, Jim (R)

Amends the constitution to remove the State Highway Commission's constitutional authority to administer the Dept. of Transportation, limiting its' authority to that prescribed by law. Allows multiple Commissioners from a congressional district.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-13-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies

HJR1011

Pilkington, Aaron (R)

To amend the constitution relating to the nomination and election of party candidates. (Shell resolution)

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-13-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HJR1012

Vaught, DeAnn (R)

Amends the constitution prohibiting House and Senate members from serving more than 12 years in their respective chamber, leaving the current limit of 16 years of total service as a member of both the House and the Senate.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies

HJR1013

Wardlaw, Jeff (R)

To amend the constitution relating to the fiscal session of the General Assembly. (Shell resolution)

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HJR1014

Wardlaw, Jeff (R)

To amend the constitution relating to highways funding. (Shell resolution)

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HJR1015

Wardlaw, Jeff (R)

To amend the constitution relating to referring measures to the voters for approval. (Shell resolution)

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HJR1016

Wardlaw, Jeff (R)

To amend the constitution relating to the immunity of the state from suit under article 5, section 20. (Shell resolution)

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HJR1017

Wardlaw, Jeff (R)

To amend the constitution relating to term limits for members of the General Assembly. (Shell resolution)

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HJR1018

Wardlaw, Jeff (R) Eads, Lance (R)

Amends the constitution to continue the one-half percent sales tax that provides additional funding for four-lane highways, county roads and city streets.

Companions:

SJR 14 Eads, Lance (Same As)   2-13-19 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies

HJR1019

Davis, Andy (R)

To amend the constitution to phase in the property tax increase on a property after it has been redeveloped. (Shell resolution)

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HJR1020

Dotson, Jim (R) Clark, Alan (R)

Amends the constitution to limit legislative service to 12 consecutive years, at which point the member is not eligible for service until four years after the expiration of the last term of office.

Companions:

SJR 15 Clark, Alan (Same As)   2-13-19 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies

HJR1021

Hodges, Grant (R)

Amends the constitution to create a process for removal of constitutional officers and members of the General Assembly by petition.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies

HJR1022

Capp, Sarah (R) Stubblefield, Gary (R)

Amends the constitution authorizing the General Assembly to enact laws limiting the amount of punitive damages that may be awarded in civil actions.

Companions:

SJR 17 Stubblefield, Gary (Same As)   2-13-19 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies

HJR1023

Eubanks, Jon (R) Ingram, Keith (D)

Proposes a Constitutional Amendment fixing the date by which a constitutional amendment by initiative petition must be filed by January 15 of the year of the election and changing qualifications and procedures for challenging an initiative.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies

HJR1024

Eubanks, Jon (R) Ingram, Keith (D)

Amends the constitution to limit the collection of signatures for ballot initiatives to the two-year period before the election, to require challenges to the signatures to be filed by March 1 and the court to resolve the challenge by July 1, other.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies

HJR1025

Bentley, Mary (R)

To amend the constitution relating to residency requirements for circuit court judges. (Shell resolution)

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HJR1026

Dotson, Jim (R)

Amends the constitution to limit legislative terms to four consecutive House terms and two consecutive Senate terms, and to provide that the legislature has the sole authority to propose constitutional amendments regarding term limits.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies

HJR1027

Dotson, Jim (R)

To amend the constitution related to initiated acts and referred constitutional amendments. (Shell resolution)

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HJR1028

Dotson, Jim (R)

To amend the constitution relating to legislative term limits. (Shell resolution)

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee

HJR1029

Sorvillo, Jim (R)

Amends the constitution to require the legislature to meet in regular session every year, and to elect leadership every two years following the general election.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Filed 02-14-19 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies

HR 1001

Shepherd, Matthew (R)

Adopts rules of the House of the 92nd General Assembly; removes the deadline requiring that non-appropriations bills be filed no later than the 55th day of the session.

Bill History:

01-16-19 H Placed on the House calendar 01-16-19 H 20190116/-1/15593 (13:38:10) 01-16-19 H Adopted (Vote: Y: 87/N: 8)

HR 1005

Davis, Andy (R)

Amends House rules: removes references to environmental affairs/water and air pollution in section pertaining to Public Health Committee; changes name of the Committee on Public Transportation to Committee on Infrastructure, Energy and Environment.

Bill History:

01-17-19 H Filed 01-22-19 H Introduced and referred to H-Rules 02-06-19 H Meeting set for 11:59 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Rules

HR 1011

Davis, Andy (R)

Suspends House Rules to allow the Transformation and Efficiencies Act of 2019 to be filed after the deadline for filing bills that affect retirement and pension systems.

Companions:

SR 6 Hester, Bart (Related)   1-29-19 S Adopted

Bill History:

01-30-19 H Placed on the House calendar 01-30-19 H [H] 20190130/-1/16689 (13:42:31) 01-30-19 H Adopted (Vote: Y: 96/N: 0)

HR 1012

Davis, Andy (R)

Suspends Joint Rules to allow the Transformation and Efficiencies Act of 2019 to be filed after the deadline for filing bills that affect retirement and pension systems.

Companions:

SR 7 Hester, Bart (Same As)   1-29-19 S Adopted

Bill History:

01-30-19 H Placed on the House calendar 01-30-19 H [H] 20190130/-1/16689 (13:44:59) 01-30-19 H Adopted (Vote: Y: 97/N: 0)

SB 53

Stubblefield, Gary (R) Sullivan, Dan (R)

Provides that any current or former holder of an enumerated public office shall be ineligible to receive retirement benefits if he or she is convicted of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a felony arising out of official actions.

Companions:

SB 52 Johnson, Blake (Same As)   2-11-19 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room A, Joint Retirement

Bill History:

01-03-19 S Filed 01-14-19 S Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement 02-11-19 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room A ...Joint Retirement

SB 54

English, Jane (R) Wing, Carlton (R)

Adds to exemptions from maximum age restrictions for fire department appointments an exemption for a current or former member of the regular or reserve uniformed services of the U.S. who is within three years of separation or retirement.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Mac Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs 02-13-19 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-City, County and Local Affairs 02-18-19 H Placed on the House calendar

SB 66

Clark, Alan (R)

Repeals existing law prohibiting and placing penalties on distracted driving; new language clarifies permitted uses of a wireless communications device and makes violations of restricted use a secondary offense, unless driver is under 21.

Bill History:

02-11-19 S Placed on the Senate calendar 02-11-19 S Amendment 1 adopted 02-18-19 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment of Senate - Old Supreme Cou Affairs ...S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs

SB 72

Sample, Bill (R)

Makes changes to coverage under the Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System, accrual of service credit and disability annuities computation for paid and volunteer service.

Bill History:

02-14-19 H Placed on the House calendar 02-14-19 H [H] 20190214/-1/16808 (14:54:52) 02-14-19 H Passed (Vote: Y: 77/N: 0)

SB 76

Wallace, David (R) Sullivan, Dan (R)

Broadens the definition of an emergency for the purpose of establishing a temporary location for meetings of local governing bodies.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Mac Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs 02-13-19 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-City, County and Local Affairs 02-18-19 H Placed on the House calendar

SB 81

Stubblefield, Gary (R)

Extends the list of public officials who may administer an oath of office to include clerks of a city of the first class or recorders of a city of the second class or incorporated town.

Bill History:

02-14-19 H Placed on the House calendar 02-14-19 H Passed over on calendar 02-18-19 H Placed on the House calendar

SB 96

English, Jane (R) Sullivan, Dan (R)

Repeals the Housing Construction Program created for state-supported technical institutes that offer courses of training in the building trades and consequently repeals the Building Trades Revolving Fund.

Bill History:

02-04-19 H Placed on the House calendar 02-04-19 H [H] 20190204/-1/16718 (14:28:37) 02-04-19 H Passed (Vote: Y: 95/N: 0)

SB 97

Cooper, John (R) Hawks, Spencer (R)

Authorizes a city council to lower the salary for a municipal office if the office is vacant; specifies that certain offices may be combined at an election or when the offices are vacant; prohibits separating offices unless the position is vacant.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Placed on the House calendar 02-13-19 H [H] 20190213/-1/16770 (14:57:29) 02-13-19 H Passed (Vote: Y: 87/N: 0)

SB 98

Cooper, John (R) Tosh, Dwight (R)

Authorizes municipalities to collect legal payments and associated costs through a debit card or credit card and assess a transaction fee.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Passed (Vote: Y: 90/N: 0) 02-13-19 H Re-referred to committee S-City, County and Local Affairs 02-19-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs

SB 114

Sturch, James (R)

Authorizes cities of the second class and incorporated towns to appoint, rather than elect, a city treasurer when the city council provides for the appointment by ordinance.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H [H] 20190213/-1/16770 (13:39:53) 02-13-19 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-18-19 H Placed on the House calendar

SB 145

Wallace, David (R)

Includes entities that lease or contract to operate a net-metering facility in the definition of such facilities under the Renewable Energy Development Act; increases capacity threshold for facilities to 1,000 kW; clarifies they are not public utilities.

Bill History:

01-22-19 S Introduced and referred to S-Insurance and Commerce 02-19-19 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce 02-15-19 S 1 Amendment(s) Filed

SB 150

Davis, Breanne (R) Vaught, DeAnn (R)

Allows government entities to provide voice, data, broadband, video, or wireless telecommunication service under permitted arrangements, but retains prohibition on basic local exchange; removes restrictions for educational or medical services.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce 02-13-19 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Insurance and Commerce 02-18-19 H Placed on the House calendar

SB 160

Ballinger, Bob (R) Dotson, Jim (R)

Requires that if a polling site has 15 ballot styles, and sample ballots have been provided, that at least two bound copies that include all sample ballots or two electronic devices for voters to access all ballot styles be provided.

Bill History:

02-06-19 H Received in the House - Referred to H-State Agencies 02-13-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies 02-18-19 H Placed on the House calendar

SB 163

Garner, Trent (R) Wardlaw, Jeff (R)

Changes petition requirements to form a new party from collecting at least 10,000 signatures to a number of signatures that meets or exceeds three percent of the total votes cast in the preceding gubernatorial election.

Bill History:

02-13-19 H Passed (Vote: Y: 61/N: 21) 02-13-19 H Emergency clause adopted (Vote: Y: 70/N: 16) 02-14-19 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor

SB 168

Bledsoe, Cecile (R) Petty, Rebecca (R)

Adds fire departments to the existing list (including medical providers and law enforcement agencies) where a newborn child must be left for the purposes of the Safe Haven Act providing an affirmative defense to parents.

Bill History:

02-14-19 H Placed on the House calendar 02-14-19 H [H] 20190214/-1/16808 (14:52:19) 02-14-19 H Passed (Vote: Y: 86/N: 0)

SB 169

Flowers, Stephanie (D)

Makes technical changes to provisions limiting district judges to a term of four years.

Bill History:

02-12-19 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 02-12-19 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Judiciary 02-19-19 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Judiciary