2011 Regular Session (Arkansas Session Laws)

AN ACT TO RESTRUCTURE THE CURRENT METHOD OF EVALUATING ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS; TO ESTABLISH THE TEACHER EXCELLENCE AND SUPPORT SYSTEM; TO ALIGN PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TEACHER FAIR DISMISSAL WITH THE TEACHER EXCELLENCE AND SUPPORT SYSTEM; TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF EFFECTIVE TEACHERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION TO THE ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FOR GENERAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY GRANTS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE PURCHASE OF WORK CENTER PRODUCTS BY STATE AGENCIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW TO IMPOSE SURCHARGES UPON COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE PROVIDERS TO SUPPORT THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT FUND; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE LIGHT TRANSMISSION LEVELS FOR WINDOW TINTING ON CHAUFFEUR-DRIVEN SEDANS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ETHICS VIOLATIONS BY ARKANSAS EDUCATORS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT CONCERNING SERVICE CREDIT FOR FORMER MILITARY PERSONNEL UNDER THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES AND OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO EXEMPT HORSESHOEING, TRAINING, THE SELLING OF MEDICINES FOR THE PREVENTION OR TREATMENT OF ANIMAL DISEASES, SEMEN SERVICES, AND NONSURGICAL ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION FROM THE ARKANSAS VETERINARY MEDICAL PRACTICE ACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REMOVAL OF CERTAIN ELECTED MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE, RENEWAL, AND REPLACEMENT OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR CONSERVATION DISTRICTS; TO HAVE THE FUND-RAISING PROCEEDS DIRECTED TO THE ARKANSAS ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR JOB TRAINING GRANTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION TO THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY FOR CONSTRUCTION, OPERATIONS, FURNISHING, AND EQUIPPING A LIBERAL ARTS BUILDING; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND THE BUREAU OF LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH TO CONDUCT A JOINT STUDY OF THE FAIRNESS OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIPS FUNDED BY THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO SEND THE ANNUAL MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION RENEWAL NOTICE AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION BY EITHER REGULAR MAIL OR BY EMAIL IF THE VEHICLE OWNER CONSENTS AND PROVIDES AN EMAIL ADDRESS; TO CLARIFY THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION MAY BE RENEWED BY ELECTRONIC MEANS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO REQUIRE SEX OFFENDERS TO VERIFY REGISTRATION IN PERSON AT A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND TO REQUIRE ELECTRONIC FILING OF THE VERIFICATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO REAPPROPRIATE THE BALANCES OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM - ARKANSAS HISTORY COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 15-22-501 TO ADD WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY AND OTHER RELATED ENTITIES TO THE DEFINITION OF WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO REQUIRE PUBLIC NOTICE CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY COMMISSION'S PLACEMENT OF SELF-SERVICE LOTTERY TICKET VENDING MACHINES IN THE STATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO ALLOW AN EMPLOYEE OF A UTILITY, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, OR CABLE COMPANY WORKING DURING A TIME OF EMERGENCY OR SEVERE WEATHER TO OPERATE AN ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE ON A PUBLIC STREET OR HIGHWAY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION TO THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION FOR STATEWIDE SUPPORT FOR YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO REPEAL THE LAW CONCERNING HAZARDOUS DUTY COMPENSATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO RENAME OUACHITA TECHNICAL COLLEGE TO COLLEGE OF THE OUACHITAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO SPECIFY CONDITIONS FOR CALCULATING SERVICE CREDITS UNDER A CONTRACT BUYOUT AGREEMENT; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES AND OPERATING EXPENSES FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT CONCERNING THE DIVISION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES OWNED AND FINANCED BY THE ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE FOR AGREEMENTS FOR PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES AS TO INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES OWNED AND FINANCED BY THE ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY; TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FOR COMMUNITY-BASED PROVIDER GRANTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES