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2011

ACTAASTUDENT

CONGRESS

BILL BOOK

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTSCommittee Assignments by School

1. Central Arkansas Christian

1A Emily Hornamand* A&L1B Caitlin Morrison COM1C1D Victoria Ferraro ISGA1E Scottie White W&M1F

2. North Pulaski High School2A Jordan Sereal A&L2B Austin Rodgers* COM- Chair2C Nick McCracken EIR2D Christin Treat* ISGA2E Fallon Howley* Labor2F Taylor Watson R&T

3. Bentonville High School3A Aaron Crowell* ED - Chair3B Kelsey Cain Myers* EIR - Clerk3C Jaden Atkins COM3D Tanner Hedstrom* Trans3E Neeraj Bajpayee JA3F Elizabeth Gwatney W&M

4. North Little Rock High School- West4A David Knight* FA - Clerk4B Andrea Lige HHS - Chair4C Patrick Haynes ED4D Christian Haskins JA4E Samantha Parmer Trans4F Parker Fleming R&T

5. Decatur High School5A Faerlyn Hunter* A&L5B Lensey Watson FA5C Amanda Davies COM5D Eve Harris ISGA- Clerk5E Derrick Hill R&T5F

6. Greenbrier High School6A Kelly Gamelin* EIR6B Hayden Thrasher FA - Chair6C Paige Weaver ED6D Bryce Daniels* ISGA6E Seth Thompson Trans6F Ryan Spainhour* JA

7. Parkview Arts/Science7A Laura Yoder * FA7B Luke Kim ED - Clerk7C Tanner Clements* HHS 7D Kailum Scharf JA7E Charles Cohen ISGA- Chair7F Deborah Rookey* Labor

8. Searcy High School8A Brett Pope HHS8B Shateka Harvey EIR8C Portia Stone COM8D Neale Zeringue Labor8E Hayden Moffitt W&M8F Tyler Norris ISGA

9. Cabot High School9A Colton Wilhite* EIR9B Jessica Long ED 9C Kaitlyn Cummings A&L - Clerk9D Frances McFadden Labor9E Nathan Justus JA- Chair9F Virginia Hirsch* ISGA

10. Mount St. Mary Academy10A Katelyn King* ED10B10C Kristin Oglesby FA10D Kathryn Latham* JA10E10F Mary Kate Connell W&M

11. Heritage High School 11A Dominic Smith* COM11B Dylan Parker HHS11C Mary Coonce A&L11D Jared Lareau Trans11E Carley Thompson* R&T- Clerk11F Trevor Beutler* W&M- Clerk

12. Monticello High School12A Hannah James* HHS - Clerk12B Celeste Richard* FA12C Skye Austin A&L12D Daniel Wigley* R&T12E Trent Rogers Labor- Chair12F Jay Kent Gates JA

13. Huntsville High School 13A William Embry HHS13B Jeff Graham* A&L - Chair13C Catey May EIR13D Austin Embry ISGA13E Dakota Main R&T13F Ben Camp* Labor

14. Russellville High School14A Casey Ward* FA14B Emily Blackard ED14C Andrew Dixon HHS14D Rachel Harris Trans- Chair14E James Davis* W&M14F Caitlyn Beasley* Labor

15. Rogers High School15A Dillon Keeth FA15B Royal Brock COM15C Jacob Thompson* HHS15D Tyler Hudock* ISGA15E Megan McPherson Labor15F Mason Kuppler* Trans

16. Little Rock Central High School16A Sana Khan* A&L16B Chirag Lala EIR16C Ronak Chokhani* COM16D Andrew Bartels* W&M- Chair16E Deepa Manjanatha JA16F Alex Zhang R&T

17. Episcopal Collegiate School17A Sonia Helen Pascale* ED17B Edward Thompson EIR - Chair17C Jacob Rowell FA17D Ned Garrett Labor-Clerk17E Houston Downes* Trans- Clerk17F Ben Winter* W&M

18. Sheridan High School 18A Damien Freeman* HHS 18B Shana Tranter EIR18C Ally Eads ED18D Tiffany Collins* R&T-Chair18E Calli Jeffords Trans18F Tiffany Easter* JA-Clerk

HOUSE I

COMMITTEE

AGRICULTURE & LABOR(AL)

Number:______102______________

Bill Introduced by: Faerlyn Hunter and Amanda DaviesRepresenting: Decatur High SchoolAssigned to Committee:____AL_______________Time Approved by Committee:__________________Chairperson:______________________

A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT A PORTION OF STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS BE USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTAINENCE OF BIKE TRAILS.

Whereas, In How Obesity Threatens America’s Future, a 2010 report by Trust for Americas Health and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 30.1% of Arkansas adults and 20.4% of Arkansas children were found to be obese.

Whereas, In the Assessment of Childhood and Adolescent Obesity in Arkansas, a 2010 report by the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement, 21% of children were found to be obese on the BMI test.

Whereas, The Center for Disease Control report, Recommended Community Strategies and Measurements to Prevent Obesity in the United States, recommends communities should enhance infrastructure supporting bicycling.

Whereas, Shorter trips in vehicles consume more fuel per mile than longer trips and gasoline is now between $3.35-$4.00 per gallon.

Whereas, The option of having bikes for transportation will reduce traffic, open up a new route for transportation, and create a healthy form of recreation

Whereas, Diesel produces 22.58 lbs/gal of CO2 emissions, and gasoline produces 19.29 lbs/gal of CO2 emissions.

Whereas, Bike routes would lead to the creation of small businesses and jobs.

SECTION I BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESS THAT THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY COMMISION2. provide bike paths from city to city, as long as the cities are within a ten mile 3. distance from each other.

SECTION II This act will go into effect in the spring of 2012.SECTION III This act will be administered, enforced, and funded by the Arkansas State

2. Highway Commission, with some funding from the federal highway funds.

Action of the Originating House Passed_____ Failed_____Time______________________ Signature of the Clerk_____________________

Action of Second House Passed______ Failed______Time________________ Signature of the Clerk______________________

Number:__103______

Bill Introduced by: Jeff GrahamRepresenting: Huntsville High SchoolAssigned to Committee: _____AL__________Time Approved by Committee: ________Chairperson:_________________

SHORT TITILE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS THAT THE LEGAL AGE OF OPERATING A MOTORCYCLE OF 250cc OR LOWER BE RAISED FROM 14 TO 16.

Whereas, Although motorcycles represent only 3% of all registered vehicles in the United States, motorcyclists accounted for 13% of total traffic fatalities in 2007;

Whereas, During 2010, 206 young motorcycle riders (age 14-16) were killed and an additional 800 were injured;

Whereas, In 2010, 3,000 motorcycle permits were given to riders 14-16;Whereas, Motorcyclists were 39 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a

crash per vehicle mile traveled in 2008 and eight times more likely to be injured, according to NHTSA.

SECTION I BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESS THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS2. The minimum age for acquiring a motorcycle permit is 16.

SECTION II This act will be implemented by January 2012 and administered by the Arkansas 2. Highway & Transportation Department.

SECTION III This act will repeal all previous age requirement laws upon enactment.

SECTION IV Operators not in compliance with this law will receive a traffic citation for the same 2. amount of an under aged operator without a license.

Action of Originating House Passed______ Failed _______________Time___________________ Signature of Clerk__________________

Action of Second House Passed______ Failed________________Time___________________ Signature of Clerk__________________

Bill Number ___104________________________

Bill Introduced By Sana KhanRepresenting _Central High School____Assigned to Committee _______AL____________ Time Approved by Committee _____________ Name of Chairperson __________________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECCOMENDING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS THAT A BRANCH FOR DENTAL SCHOOL BE FUNDED FOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES

WHEREAS: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences only has a dental hygienist program, therefore neglecting those who want to become a Doctor of Dental Sciences (DDS) .

WHEREAS: According to statistics, in the recent years, over 11,000 students have applied to dental school.

WHEREAS: There are only 30 spots open for Arkansas students at surrounding state dental schools.

WHEREAS: On a national average, Arkansas should have 60 dentists per 100,000 patients, there are only 40 dentists per 100,000 patients.

WHERAS: Within the next decade, half of Arkansas' existing dental work force will be retired or near retirement age, and if that continues over the next decade, the state would lose 25 percent of its dentist work force.

WHEREAS: The passage of this bill will help the population of Dentists to increase in Arkansas and keep many of the students in Arkansas to start a practice.

SECTION I: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSMEBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS THAT A BRANCH FOR DENTAL SCHOOL BE FUNDED FOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES

SECTION II: The mandate will be immediately upon ratification and will be 2. administered by the Arkansas Department of Education and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

SECTION III: The mandate will be enforced by the Arkansas Department of Education, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas.

SECTION IV: Funding for this bill will be provided by a 2% tax implementation on all carbonated beverages. Any surplus will be placed in the University of Arkansas for Medical Science’s budget.

Action of Originating House Passed _________ Failed ________ Time _________________ Signature of Clerk ______________ Action of Second House Passed _________ Failed ________ Time ________________ Signature of Clerk ______________

HOUSE ICOMMITTEE

COMMERCE

(C)

Bill Number __105______ Bill introduced by Austin Rodgers Representing: North Pulaski High School Assigned to Committee: ___C_____ Time approved by Committee ______ Name of Chairperson _____________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMEMDED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS THAT THE ARKANSAS BOARD OF EDUCATION LIMITS THE NUMBER OF SCHOOLS ALLOWED WITHIN EACH DISTRICT TO BE A MAXIMUM OF 25 SCHOOLS.

Whereas, in comparison to other districts in Arkansas the Little Rock School District, Pulaski County Special School District, and Fort Smith School District have a larger number of schools to govern.

Whereas, schools in larger districts are subject to neglect due to the high ratio of schools per district offices.

Whereas, school districts in Arkansas are not limited by the number of schools they govern.Whereas, limiting the allotted number of schools being governed by a district to 25 will

allow for an equal focus to be placed on each individual school within the district, eliminating disparity.

Section I: BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESS THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS THAT 2. the state limits the number of schools in each district to 25. 3. each district with more than 25 schools must be split and restructured by the 4. Arkansas Department of Education.

Section II: This act will be implemented by 2018 2. and be administered by the Arkansas Department of Education.

Section III: This act will be enforced by the Arkansas Department of Education. 2. Punishments for districts in non-compliance will be a year of probation. 3. In an instance where further non-compliance is exhibited the State Department 4. will do a mandatory redesign of the district.

Section IV: Funding for each new district will come from educational tax funds already in 2. place within each zone. The money provided by the state for each student will 3. be spent accordingly to restructure and create new districts.

Action of Originating House Passed ______ Failed__________Time___________________ Signature of Clerk_______________Action of Second House Passed ______ Failed___________

Bill Number:_______106________________

Bill Introduced By: Dominic Smith and Dylan ParkerRepresenting: Rogers Heritage High SchoolAssigned to Committee:_____C_________Time Approved By Committee:________Name of Chairperson:________________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT DISPROPORTIONATE BUDGET CUTS IN FINE ARTS AND ATHLETICS BE PROHIBITED.

Whereas, School districts are currently allocating as much as 7 percent of funds to athletic programs, and;

Whereas, On average, fine arts programs receive only $6 dollars per student, and;

Whereas, Fine arts are a non-exclusive program fostering any student wishing to participate, while athletics are programs needing try-outs, and;

Whereas, School districts are forced to make heavy budget cuts in response to the current economic down turn, and;

Whereas, Fine arts programs are losing budget in disproportionate numbers compared to athletics, and;

Whereas, The majority of budget cuts target fine arts programs first.

Section I: BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESS THAT2.any increase or reduction in funding for fine arts programs in3.public secondary schools must be met with identical increase or reduction4.of athletic funding, with regards to percentage of total spending.

Section II: this act will be enforced through the Arkansas Department of Education and Arkansas Division of Legislative Audit.

Section III: This act will be effective as of the beginning of the 2013-2014 fiscal year for school districts throughout the state.

Action of Originating House Passed______ Failed______Time___________ Signature of Clerk_________

Action of Second House Passed______ Failed______Time___________ Signature of Clerk_________Bill Number _____107______________________

Bill Introduced By Ronak Chokhani & Chirag LalaRepresenting _Central High School____Assigned to Committee ______C_____________ Time Approved by Committee _____________ Name of Chairperson __________________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECCOMMENDING TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES THAT THE PATRIOT ACT OF 2001 BE REPEALED.

WHEREAS, The Patriot Act is a violation of Amendments 1,4,5,6, and 8 of the constitution.

WHEREAS, Most of Patriot Act’s powers do little to increase the ability of law enforcement, but they violate the rights of both immigrants and American citizens alike.

WHEREAS, The Patriot Act amends numerous other laws in ways that are subversive to the American public.

WHEREAS, The Patriot Act draws parallels to historically infamous acts like the Alien and Sedition Acts.

WHEREAS, According to Jennifer Van Bergen in 2002 less than five of the 718 immigration charges detailed by the government related to terrorism.

SECT I: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT THE PATRIOT ACT OF 2001 BE REPEALED. All laws that the Patriot Act of 2001 amended be reversed to their pre Patriot Act state, and all evidence gathered through otherwise illicit means authorized by the Patriot Act not be considered at a trial or used as justification for holding suspected terrorists.

SECT II: This act will go into effect immediately upon ratification.

SECT III: This act shall enforced by the enforced by the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, and Congress shall have the power to pass appropriate legislation to support this act.

SECT IV: No additional funding shall be required for this bill

SECT V: All laws in conflict to this legislation are hereby declared null and void.


HOUSE ICOMMITTEE

ECONOMIC & INDUSTRIAL

RESOURCES(EIR)

Bill Number 108Bill Introduced By: Kelsey Cain MyersRepresenting: Bentonville High SchoolAssigned to Committee: EIRTime Approved By Committee:Name of Chairperson:

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF ARKANSAS THAT IT BE REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE SIX (6) BE PROVIDED A MINIMUM OF THIRTY (30) MINUTES OF RECESS PER SCHOOL DAY.

Whereas, Recess benefits every aspect of childhood development including physical, social, intellectual, and emotional development. Also, children obesity in the United States has more than tripled in the past 30 years.

Whereas, There is currently no law in Arkansas mandating the time allowed for recess. In effect, within recent years, many elementary schools have eliminated or significantly reduced the time allowed for recess during the school day.

Whereas, A growing number of school officials and educators are overlooking the developmental importance of recess for young and developing children.

Whereas, Mandating schools to provide recess for all children in kindergarten through grade six (6) is key to protecting the youth of Arkansas’ ability to grow and develop.

SECTION I: BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESS 2.THAT all public schools in the State of Arkansas provide all children in 3.kindergarten through grade six (6) no less than thirty (30) minutes of recess per 4.school day.

SECTION II: This law will be implemented and administered by the Arkansas Department of 2.Education.

SECTION III: Arkansas state and local law enforcement will enforce this act. An offense of this 2.law will result in the school being fined up to $5,000 by the Department of 3.Education.

SECTION IV: No foreseeable funding will be necessary. Should the need for funding arise, the 2.law will be funded via the Arkansas Department of Education.

Action of Originating House:__________ Passed/Failed:__________Time:__________ Signature of Clerk:__________Action of Second House: Passed/Failed:___________ Time:______________ Signature of the Clerk:__________

Bill Number:___109__________ Bill Introduced by: Kelly Gamelin and Paige Weaver Representing: Greenbrier High School

Assigned to Committee:____EIR_____________ Name of Chairperson:__________________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS THAT ALL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS BE REQUIRED TO PUBLISH NUTRITIONAL FACTS ONLINE.

Whereas, Arkansas ranks ninth among the states for having the most obese citizens.

Whereas, Thirty-four percent of adults and seventeen percent of children are obese.

Whereas, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield spent over one billion dollars alone in

medical costs for the state last year.

Whereas, many health risks occur due to obesity.

Whereas, counting calories and being aware of the nutritional facts one consumes is an

effective way to lose weight and fight obesity.

Whereas, people are often unaware of the nutritional facts of the food they consume.

Whereas, it is often difficult for consumers to find certain nutritional facts.

Section I. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESS THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS2. Require food establishments in Arkansas to publish their nutritional 3. facts online in order to improve the health care of the state and people.

Section II. This act will be administered by the Arkansas Department of Health.

Section III. This act will be effective by the year 2012.

Action of Originating House: Passed/Failed:___________ Time: _______________ Signature of the Clerk:______________

Action of Second House: Passed/Failed:___________ Time:______________ Signature of the Clerk:__________

Bill Number__110____Bill introduced by Colton Willhite and Kaitlyn CummingsRepresenting: Cabot High SchoolAssigned to Committee_____EIR___________Time approved by Committee__________Name of Chairperson_________________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES THAT A COMMON TEACHER EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BE IMPLEMENTED FOR POTENTIAL TEACHERS IN U. S. PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Whereas, individual school districts have their own lengthy application;

Whereas, teacher applicants apply, on average, for 4-6 teaching positions and many applicants choose to apply in different states;

Whereas, a common application can be time-saving and cost effective;

Whereas, a common application can be shared by districts having specific teaching needs;

Section I: BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES THAT

2. a common teacher employment application be implemented3. for potential teachers in United States Public Schools

Section II: This legislation will be developed and implemented the U. S. Department of Education.

Section III: This act will be effective upon adoption.

Action of Originating House Passed_____Failed_____Time___________________ Signature of Clerk_______________

Action of Second House Passed_____Failed_____Time___________________ Signature of Clerk_______________

HOUSE ICOMMITTEE

EDUCATION

(ED)

Bill Number: 111Bill Introduced by: Katelyn KingRepresenting: Mt. St. Mary AcademyAssigned to Committee: EDTime Approved by Committee: __________Name of Chairperson: ________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS THAT CAMPAIGN FINANCE & ADVERTISEMENTS BE SUPERVISED BY HIGHER PANELS.

Whereas, the expense of advertising for election prevents candidates who do not have a great deal of wealth, and/or are not backed by a major party, from being elected;

Whereas, this encourages corruption and polarization along party lines;Whereas, attack ads especially contribute to these problems;Whereas, capping campaign spending and banning attack ads should help

level the playing field and thus decrease both of these problems.Sect 1 BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT

CONGRESS THAT2. Multiparty, proportional panels, with members elected by the 3.electorate, in elections following the rules set out below, 4. and supervised by higher panels, be established on regional, 5. state, and national levels.

Section II: A cap of five million dollars ($5,000,000.00) on the national 2.level; eight hundred thousand($800,000.00) on the state 3.level, and two hundred thousand ($200,000.00) on the regional 4.level, subject to inflation and deflation, be established on 5.the campaign spending of candidates, and it be required that 6.both the candidates and the appropriate panel keep a 7.transparent (i.e. publicly available) account of the 8.candidates' funds and their use.

Section III: Ads containing false information on candidates, or true 2.information taken out of context, in such as way that the 3.contextless information is misleading, be banned, and any 4.candidates found to have violated this ban be required to pay 5.for ad(s) of the same number and time slot/publicity as the 6.misleading ads to clearly correct the misinformation.

Action of Originating House Passed ____________Failed____________

Time _________________________ Signature of Clerk ____________________

Action of Second House Passed ____________Failed____________Time _________________________ Signature of Clerk ____________________Bill Number: __112______Introduced by: Aaron Crowell & Jaden AtkinsRepresenting: Bentonville High SchoolReferred to Committee: EDTime approved by committee:Name of Chair:

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMENDING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS THAT THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD REQUIRE THAT MEDICAID COVER PERSONAL ATTENDANT SERVICES.

Whereas, 10 million people are in need of long term care for disabilities, they have to spend down to the poverty line to qualify for Medicaid, however, Medicaid is heavily biased towards institutional care, where people with disabilities are imprisoned, abused, drugged and tortured.

Whereas, this medical model is codified in federal law and undermines the transformative goal of the Americans with Disabilities Act, current institutional bias critically shapes societies view of the disabled as a sickness to be cured, the legislative stigma operates to deny their humanity.

Whereas, one person dies in an institution every 3 minutes and 85% of the population will eventually become disabled and die in a nursing home.

Whereas, the recent Obama administration health care does nothing to combat the problem of these ICF-MR facilities.

SECTION I: BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENTCONGRESS THAT 2. The United States federal government should require that Medicaid cover 3.personal attendant services.

SECTION II: This law shall be implemented by the Department of Health.

SECTION IV: No funding is necessary.

Action of Originating House:__________ Passed/Failed:__________Time:__________ Signature of Clerk:__________

Action of Second House:__________ Passed/Failed:__________Time:__________ Signature of Clerk: _________

Number: ___113_________________Bill Introduced by: Sonia Helen Pascale and Jacob RowellRepresenting: Episcopal Collegiate SchoolAssigned to Committee: ______ED________________Time Approved by Committee: _________________Chairperson: _________________________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS THAT RECOGNIZES SEPTEMBER ELEVENTH AS A FEDERAL HOLIDAY IN MEMORY OF EVERYONE WHO WAS AFFECTED BY THIS TRAGEDY.

Whereas, September 11th is a major United States event that occurred and should be honored; and,

Whereas, 2,977 Americans died as a result of the attacks on September 11, 2001; and,

Whereas, There are holidays such as Veterans Day and Memorial Day that honor people who served in a war or any military service; and,

Whereas, The holiday will be made for the remembrance of the people who died, people who were at the scene, or were anyway affected by this day.

SECTION I BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESS THAT THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS2. establish September 11th as a federal holiday in memory of the 3. attacks in New York, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon.

SECTION II This bill will go into effect immediately upon passage.

Action of Originating House Passed____________ Failed_____________Time__________________ Signature of the Clerk______________________________

Action of Second House Passed____________ Failed_____________Time__________________ Signature of the clerk______________________________

HOUSE ICOMMITTEE

FOREIGN AFFAIRS

(FA)Number: ____114________Bill introduced by: David KnightRepresenting: North Little Rock High School West CampusAssigned to Committee: ____FA_______Time Approved by Committee: ___________Chairperson: _________________

A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS THAT THE STATE LITTERING LAWS SHOULD BE STRICTER AND SHOULD BETTER CONTROL AQUATIC LITTERING.

Whereas: Water-based habitats and ecosystems are affected in the extreme by even the simplest form of littering, as it changes the aquatic habitat.

Whereas: Fish species, in addition to many other forms of aquatic or semi-aquatic life forms, are significantly harmed by even a slight habitat change, as they are creatures that depend on the continuity of their environment.

Whereas: Current attitudes to water habitat are uncaring for your average Arkansan due to the fact that most Arkansans are not directly dependent on the water-based ecosystems for livelihood or food. As a result, legislation has failed to be passed that restrains aquatic pollution.

Whereas: Once we begin to slowly eliminate the pollution from the litter in the aquatic habitats, the habitats can become more efficient, and the places and people that depend on things such as fisheries or waterfowl-hunting

Section 1: BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESS THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF ARKANSAS2. should pass a bill the provides stricter regulations regarding the3. pollution, from litter, in the Arkansan waterways.

Section 2: The bill will be acted upon the moment it is passed by the General 2. Assembly of Arkansas(GAA), and administered by the GAA.

Section 3: The acts will be enforced, in part, by the Federal Police Departments in2.the state, in addition to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

Section 4: The funding to implement this will come from 1%-2% of Arkansas Game 2. and Fish Commission’s annual budget of 75 million dollars.

Action of Originating House Passed_______ Failed______ Time _________________ Signature of clerk_________

Action of Second House Passed_______ Failed______Time__________________ Signature of clerk_________

Bill Number___115_______Bill Introduced by Laura YoderRepresenting Parkview Arts /Science Magnet High SchoolAssigned to Committee: FATime Approved by Committee _____________Chairperson _____________

A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES THAT TITLE 10 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS BE AMMENDED TO REQUIRE THORIUM POWERED NUCLEAR REACTORS

Whereas, about 1,575,000 tons of nuclear waste are produced worldwide each year from Uranium-235 powered plants; and

Whereas, severe health problems arise as a result of the radiation produced by nuclear waste; and

Whereas, the byproduct of enriching and reprocessing Uranium-235, Plutonium-239, can be used to fuel the core of a nuclear explosive; and

Whereas, in 2010, the world’s nuclear power plants had produced enough Plutonium-239 for over 200,000 nuclear bombs; and

Whereas, liquid fluoride thorium reactors are a viable alternative to reactors using Uranium -235 and plutonium;

SECTION I: BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 ARKANSAS 2. Student Congress that Title 10 of the Code of Federal 3. Regulations be amended to read: “All nuclear power

4. plants manufactured in the United States shall be run using liquid 5. fluoride thorium reactors.”

SECTION II: THIS ACT WILL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE UNITED 2. States Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

SECTION III: FUNDING FOR THIS ACT WILL BE PROVIDED BY 2. a 1% corporate income tax increase on companies using less than 15%3. nuclear power.

SECTION IV: ENFORCEMENT FOR THIS ACT WILL BE CARRIED OUT 2. by the United States Department of Energy. Violations will result in 3. shutdown at non-compliant plants.

SECTION V: NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS MUST BEGIN TRANSITIONING TO 2. liquid fluoride thorium reactors by the year 2025. A total 3. transition to LFTR’s must be completed by 2035.

Action of Originating House Passed___Failed___Time________ Signature of Clerk_________

Action of Originating House Passed___Failed___Time________ Signature of Clerk________Bill Number _____116______________________Bill Introduced By: Casey Ward & Emily BlackardRepresenting Russellville High SchoolAssigned to Committee ____FA_______________Time Approved by Committee _____________Name of Chairperson __________________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT FARM ANIMAL CONFINEMENT IN ANY ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATION BE REFORMED TO PREVENT CRUEL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS AND PROMOTE BETTER HEALTH.

Whereas, Pigs and cows are currently subjected to immobilizing crates in animal feeding operations that create a stressful environment;

Whereas, Stress produces lower quality meat, compromises the immune system, and allows disease to spread more readily among livestock;

Whereas, 80% of all antibiotics produced in the United States are given to farm animals, creating antibiotic resistance in humans who consume this meat, and;

Whereas, less restrictive cages are proven to lessen animal stress and lower anxiety, this results in healthier animals and, in turn, better quality meat.

Section I: BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESS THAT2. All animal feeding operations holding cows and pigs shall contain the animal in a

3. manner that allows the animal to stand up, fully extend limbs, and turn around freely. 4. The animal in containment shall not be tethered or chained.

Section II The provisions set forth by this bill will be administered and enforced by the Arkansas 2. Agricultural Department. The Agricultural Department will conduct

inspections at 3. every animal feeding operation in Arkansas no less than three (3) times a year to 4. insure compliance.Section III: Any person found in violation of the provisions set forth by this bill shall be guilty of a

2. misdemeanor and, upon conviction, fined up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) and/or 3. serve jail time of up to thirty (30) days. Section IV: An “animal feeding operation” is defined as any agricultural operation where animals

2. are confined for at least 45 days. 3. “Cows” and “pigs” include any age group and gender of cattle and domestic pigs. 4. “To stand up” is being able to maintain an upright position while fully extending all 5. limbs. 6.“To fully extend limbs” is defined as being able to completely straighten all limbs

7. without touching the barrier of the confinement. 8. “To turn around freely” means to complete at 360 degree turn with no resistance. 9. “Person,” as used in Section III, means “legal person” This phrase includes, but is not

10. limited to, an individual, cooperative, corporation and company. Section V: This bill will take effect on January 1, 2013.

Action of Originating House Passed _________ Failed ________Time _________________ Signature of Clerk ______________Action of Second House Passed _________ Failed ________Time ________________ Signature of Clerk ______________Bill Number________117__________________________Bill Introduced By__Celeste Richard_______Representing_______Monticello High______Assigned to Committee____FA_________________Time Approved by Committee_____________Name of Chairperson_______________________

Short Title: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS THAT A STATEWIDE MORATORIUM BE PLACED ON ALL FOODS AND CROPS CONTAINING THE RECOMBINANT BROVINE GROWTH HORMONE.

Whereas, rBGH is injected into cows to make them produce more milk. In 2007, nine percent of small dairies, thirty percent of medium sixed dairies,

and fourty-three percent of large scale dairies used rBGH on the their cow. High levels of the chemical hormone IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor) found in the dairy products of cows injected with rBGH could cause breast, prostate, colon, and other cancers.

Whereas, rBGH has already been banned in the European Union, Japan, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

Whereas, A moratorium on the use of rBGH will reduce health risks that are very present in a substantial group of Americans.

Section I: BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGGRESS THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF ARKANSAS

2. place limitations on the production of rBGH

Section II: This act will be implemented a year after the bill is passed.

Section III: This will be enforced by the Arkansas Department of Health.

Action of Originating House Passed ____________Failed____________Time _________________________ Signature of Clerk ____________________

Action of Second House Passed ____________Failed____________Time _________________________ Signature of Clerk ____________________

HOUSE ICOMMITTEE

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

(HHS)

Number: ___118___Bill Introduced by: _Hannah James_Representing: _Monticello High School_Assigned to Committee:_____HHS_____________Time Approved by Committee:_______________Chairperson:_______________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS THAT ANYONE WHO DRIVES A MOTOR HOME OF OVER 20 FEET BE REQUIRED TO HAVE A SPECIALIZED VEHICLE LICENSE

Whereas, According to www.ct.gov/dmv, a Commercial Driver’s License is required if a vehicle/object being towed is over 10,000 pounds; and

Whereas, the average 20 foot motor home only weighs 4,500-5,000 pounds; andWhereas, though many motor homes exceed this weight, a person is not required to have a

special license to operate them; andWhereas, according to www.injurytriallawyer.com, about 70,000 people are injured in

motor home related accidents yearly -- thousands of which die due to the injuries caused in these accidents; and

Whereas, upon passage of this bill, one who wishes to operate a motor home of over 20 feet must pass aCDL-like test which includes a written portion on highway safety and the maintenance and knowledge of different parts of the vehicle and one must pass a driving portion under a certified tester in the vehicle the test taker wishes to operate

SECTION 1: BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESS THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS1. Require anyone who drives a motor home of over 20 feet to have to take2. a written exam along with a driving portion to be able to obtain a license3. which enables and shows they know how to handle a motor home of over 4. 20 feet

SECTION 2: This will go into effect one year after passingSECTION 3: This bill we be enforced by the Arkansas State Police along with the Arkansas

2. Department of Motor VehiclesSECTION 4: no funding for this bill is necessary; however, if expenses arise, funding will

2. come from the Arkansas Department of Motor Vehicles


Action of Second House Passed ____________Failed____________Time _________________________ Signature of Clerk ____________________

Bill Number: ___119____Bill Introduced by: Tanner Clements and Luke Kim Representing: Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High SchoolReferred to Committee: ______HHS______Time Approved by Committee: ___________ Name of Chairperson: _________________

A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE CONGRESS OF UNITED STATES REQUIRING THAT FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATION PART 29:§1435 BE AMENDED TO REQUIRE P-100 RESPIRATORS TO ALL PASSENGERS AND CREW.Whereas, Illnesses caused by the in-flight spread of contagions and air toxins are well

documented; and Whereas, The CDC has documented the introduction of a deadly strain of drug-resistant TB into

the US by an airline passenger traveling here seeking medical treatment; andWhereas, Many potentially fatal diseases are air-borne such as anthrax, influenza, tuberculosis,

pneumonic plague, measles, and SARS; andWhereas, Airplane filtration systems are not an effective means of protection against contagions

and cabin air toxins; andWhereas, People who have been exposed to the chemicals from engine leaks have

experienced long-term neurological effects including tremors, memory loss, loss of vision and taste, and flu-like symptoms; and

Whereas, Cabin air is outside air which is compressed by the engines and then circulated allowing engine leaks to become cabin air toxins; and

Whereas, Low-cost P-100 respirators reduce contagions and cabin air toxins by 99.7% SECTION I: BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE ARKANSAS STUDENT

2. Congress of Human Relations that FAR 29:§1435 be amended to require airplanes 3. entering or leaving the US, as well as all domestic planes be equipped with NIOSH-4. approved P-100 respirators.5. Use of said respirators is mandated for the following: all passengers traveling to the 6. US seeking medical treatment; for all passengers showing symptoms of contagious 7. disease; for all passengers and crew during epidemics officially declared by the WHO 8. and/or the CDC 7; and during incidents of cabin air contamination.

SECTION II: The funding for this bill will come from a 0.01% tax on all flights under the 2. jurisdiction of the FAA.SECTION III: This bill will be administered and enforced by Federal Aviation

2. Administration (FAA), working in conjunction with the Department of Health and 3. Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and

4. the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).SECTION IV. Failure to comply will result in per-instance/per passenger fines ranging

2. from $10,000 for first offense up to $300,000 for repeat violations SECTION IV: This bill will go into effect on April 1, 2014. Action of Original House: Passed: _________ Failed: _________ Time: _____________ Signature of Clerk: _______________ Action of Second House: Passed: _________ Failed: _________ Time______________ Signature of Clerk________________

Bill Number ___120___Bill Introduced By Jacob Thompson_________ Representing _Rogers High School__________ Assigned to Committee ____HHS_____Time Approved by Committee _____________ Name of Chairperson __________________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE UNITED STATES THAT GOVERNMENT RAN OPERATIONS BE RAN ON ALTERATIVE ENERGY SOURCES.

Whereas, The United States is the world’s biggest consumer of fossil fuel. Because we consume so much oil we are literally burning away all of our natural recourses, not to mention that we are destroying our environment, and;

Whereas, The US military is the largest consumer of oil, this racks up annually cost in the billions for the Department of Defense. The Third Army (of General Patton) had about 400,000 men and used about 400,000 gallons of gasoline a day. Today the Pentagon has about a third that number of troops in Iraq yet they use more than four times as much fuel, and;

Whereas, The United States government has this attitude of not wanting to change there ways on their oil consumption, and;

Whereas, Passing this bill will result in billions of saved dollars, with a very strong possibility of making advancements in Eco-friendly technologies. This bill will also result in billions of saved barrels of oil per year. Also, other countries would follow in the foot steps of the United States and change their ways on oil consumption, and;

Section I: BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESS THAT2. United States Federal Government run all government operations be ran on alternative energy

Section II: 2. All Government branches will over-see their operations. 3. The act will be implemented as soon as it is passed.

Section III: 2. Failure to comply with these regulations will result in reduction of federal funding.

Section IV: 2. Funding will come from the once used budget for fossil fuels.3. Any upgrades will come from the fossil fuel budget.

Action of Originating House Passed _________ Failed ________ Time _________________ Signature of Clerk ______________

Action of Second House Passed _________ Failed ________ Time ________________ Signature of Clerk ______________

Number:___121________ Bill Introduced by:_Damien FreemanRepresenting:_Sheridan High SchoolAssigned to Committee:___HHS__________Time Approved by Committee:____________Chairperson:______________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS THAT STUDENTS TAKE A SELF-DEFENSE CLASS.

Whereas, In 2010, it was estimated that 160,000 children missed school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students.

Whereas, In 2010, American schools harbor approximately 2.1 million bullies and 2.7 million of their victims.

Whereas, In 2010, statistics showed that one in seven students was either a bully or a victim.

Whereas, 71% of students report incidents of bullying as a problem at their school in the year 2010.

Whereas, In Section 5-2-606 of the Arkansas Code provides: A person is justified in using physical force upon another person to defend himself or herself or a third

person from what the person reasonably believes to be the use of imminent use of unlawful physical force by that other person. In section 5-2-607 the person

may not use deadly physical force.

SECTION I BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2010 STUDENT CONGRESS THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS

2. require all students at the secondary level take a self defense course taught by a 3.certified instructor provided by each school district.

SECT II This act will go into effect the beginning of the 2012 school year.SECT III This act will be enforced by all the Arkansas State School DistrictsSECT IV No funding will be necessary for the act; however it will come out of the school

budget.

Action of the Originating House Passed____ Failed_____

Time:_____________________ Signature of the Clerk_________________

Action of Second House Passed____ Failed______Time_____________________ Signature of the Clerk__________________

HOUSE IICOMMITTEE

INTERNAL SECURITY &

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

(ISGA)

Number: _122____Bill Introduced by: Christin TreatRepresenting: North Pulaski High SchoolAssigned to Commitee: ___ISGA____________Time Approved by Commitee: __________Chairperson: _______________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS THAT EACH HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER OBTAIN A SET AND EQUAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS UNDER THEIR COUNSEL TO TRACK FROM THE NINTH TO THE TWELFTH GRADE.

Whereas, 28% of Arkansas public high school students don't graduate with a regular diploma in four years.

Whereas, This low percentage of graduates effects the number of Arkansas college attendees and has an adverse effect in Arkansas' economy.

Whereas, There is no law that requires school districts to implement student tracking, therefore, some students are not receiving the counsel and guidance

needed to graduate.Whereas, Each student in an Arkansas public high school will be assigned a teacher who

will hold them accountable for academics, attendance, and behavior, while also serving as acounselor figure for more personal guidance.SECTION I BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESS THAT THE STATE

OF ARKANSAS2. require each teacher to be assigned an equal amount of students, and a

3. Tracking program to aid in keeping up with students grades, behavior,and 4. attendance. Daily intervention or homeroom would be used to

implement the 5. essential tracking time needed. The state will be responsible for offering all 6. training and counseling training to schools that currently do not have a like 7. program.SECTION II This act will be implemented in the fall semester of 2013 by the State Board

Education.SECTION III Each school district will be responsible for enforcing this act. Penalties for

2. teacher non-compliance will be documented on their personnel file. Districts 3. with schools that are non-compliant will be placed on a year probation period 4. with supervision from the State Department of Education. Further non-5. compliance will result in the State Department of Education taking over the 6. Tracking Program until the District is in total compliance.

SECTION IV The funding for the teacher training will be from the $94,000,000 surplus.

Action of Origination House Passed __ Failed __Time Signature of the Clerk __ Action of the Second House Passed __ Failed __Time Signature of the Clerk __ Bill Number:___123__________

Bill Introduced by: Bryce Daniels Representing: Greenbrier High School

Assigned to Committee:_____ISGA____________ Name of Chairperson:__________________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS THAT A LAW BE CREATED TO MAKE JURY DUTY OPTIONAL FOR VETERANS.

Whereas, veterans already fulfilled their civil duties by serving in the military.

Whereas, giving an option still allows for those who choose to serve on jury duty to do so.

Whereas, this law would show the state’s appreciation to the Arkansas veterans.

Whereas, the 2010 Arkansas census shows that the state has an ample amount of people to

serve on jury duty without requiring veterans.

Section I. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESS THAT

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS

2. Create a law to make jury duty optional to veterans.

Section II. This act will be administered by the Judicial Branch of Arkansas.

Section III. This act will be effective upon adoption.



Bill Number ___124________Bill introduced by Virginia Hirsch and Frances McFadden Representing: Cabot High SchoolAssigned to Committee____ISGA____________Time approved by Committee__________Name of Chairperson_________________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES THAT THE FEDERAL TREASURY ELIMINATE THE PRODUCTION OF THE PENNY AS US CURRENCY.

Whereas, it costs 1.4 cents to make 1 penny

Whereas, the penny is statistically the most-lost coin, at 1.2 million losses per year

Whereas, all prices should be rounded to the nearest 5 cents

Section I: BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES THAT 2. THE PENNY BE ELIMINATED AS A FORM OF CURRENCY

Section II: This act will be enforced by the Federal Treasury.

Section III: This act will be effective upon adoption.

Action of Originating House Passed_____Failed_____Time___________________ Signature of Clerk_______________

Action of Second House Passed_____Failed_____Time___________________ Signature of Clerk_______________

Bill Number _____125____Bill Introduced By Tyler Hudock___________ Representing _Rogers High School__________ Assigned to Committee ____ISGA_______________ Time Approved by Committee _____________ Name of Chairperson __________________ SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT THAT NASA’S BUDGET IS RAISED TO 40 BILLION FOR THE NEXT 70 YEARS.

Whereas: In 2009, NASA’s budget was capped at $18.724 billion, and without a raise in NASA’s budget NASA cannot start new vital space programs or continue to employ all its employees, and;

Whereas: Without greater funding, NASA will be unable to keep up in space and fail to be able to innovate new technologies for use in space and everyday life, and;

Whereas: The present system can not correct itself because the U.S. Congress does not wish to spend money that they feel is unnecessary, but the future gains from the technology and space development will greatly outweigh the costs today, and;

Whereas: This bill will allow and give NASA the funds that it needs to continue to be a dominant space power, which will in turn affect the position of the U.S in the world if we do not act now and fund NASA to a greater extent.

SECTION Ι: BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2009 STUDENT CONGRESS THAT2. US Congress should fund NASA by passing a budgetary bill which3. Will raise NASA’s budget to 40 Billion for the next 70 years.

SECTION ΙΙ: This Act will go into affect on the beginning of Fiscal year 2013SECTION ΙΙΙ: This ACT will be carried out by the Executive Branch of government for which

2.NASA is a part and under their legal obligation when/ and if the bill is passed 3.by congress then. The Executive Branch will give NASA the funds Stated in 4.the bill for the stated amount of time.

SECTION ΙV: 1. The cost of this Act will be 2800 Billion over a 70 Year span 2. The funding for this Act will come from Taxpayer’s and cutting funding for the 3.EPA and Education Department of the U.S Executive Branch of government



HOUSE IICOMMITTEE

JUDICIAL AFFAIRS

(JA)Bill Number___126_______Bill Introduced by: Tiffany EasterRepresenting: Sheridan High SchoolAssigned to Committee:___JA_________Time Approved by the Committee:__________Name of Chairperson:___________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECCOMMENDING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF ARKANSAS THAT COLLEGE FRESHMANS OF 2013 EARNING A DEGREE IN EDUCATION COUNSELING BE REQUIRED TO HAVE 6 HOURS OF PSYCHATRIC CREDIT.

Whereas, Between the ages of 15 and 24, suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death in the United States.

Whereas, 90% of the people who die by suicide have an existing mental illness or substance abuse problem at the time of their death.

Whereas, Other states that have programs such as school trainings and provider trainings have been shown to have less suicides from ages 15-24.

Whereas, The status quo does not make it mandatory for high school counselors to have any professional training on how to help a child who is suicidal as a result of mental health issues.

Section 1: BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESS THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF ARKANSAS 2. should require 2013 college freshman who plan on getting a degree in 3. Education Counseling be required to have 6 hours of psychiatric credit.

Section 2: This act would be administered by the Arkansas Department of High 2. Education beginning with the college freshman class of 2013.

Section 3: The Arkansas Department of Higher Education will enforce this by 2. making it a requirement by high school counselor applicant before 3. the school can hire the applicant.

Section 4: This act requires no funding.

Action of Origination House: ________ Passed: ________Failed:_________ Time:_____________ Signature of the Clerk: ____________

Action of the Second House:_________ Passed:________Failed:__________ Time:_____________ Signature of the Clerk:____________

Bill Number:___127__________ Bill Introduced by: Ryan Spainhour and Seth Thompson Representing: Greenbrier High School Assigned to Committee:____JA_____________

Name of Chairperson:__________________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS THAT UPON COMING OF AGE, CITIZENS ARE PROVIDED WITH THE OPTION TO OPT OUT OF SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS AND BENEFITS.

Whereas, social security is currently forced upon citizens as they become of age.

Whereas, mandatory social security taxes are high at 4.2 percent for employees, 6.2 percent

for employers, and 12.4 percent for self-employed citizens.

Whereas, in some situations the social security benefits do not match the costs, and those

who believe this should have the right to choose not to participate in the program.

Whereas, this solution will grant a free choice for those who choose to participate in the

program while allowing those who would like to decline it.

Whereas, this decision is a state’s issue and does not belong in the jurisdiction at the federal

level.

Section I. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESS THAT

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS

3. provide the option to decline social security to Arkansas citizens.

Section II. This act will be administered by the Social Security Administration.

Section III. This act will be effective upon adoption.



Bill Number:___128__________ Bill Introduced by: Kathryn Latham

Representing: Mt. St. Mary Academy Assigned to Committee:____JA_____________ Name of Chairperson:__________________

SHORT TITLE: A BILLL RECOMMENDING TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THAT THE CURRENT TAX CODE BE REFORMED AND BUSINESS BE DEREGULATED.

Whereas, Currently, more than 3,000,000 jobs and $1.1 trillion from the United States are located overseas. Furthermore, 14,000,000 more jobs are expected to be sent overseas in the near future, and;

Whereas, This not only provides nothing to the United States economy and boosts rival economies, but as a domino effect, also further depresses the Unites States economy, and;

Whereas, High taxes and burdensome regulations hinder the ability to invest, create jobs, and make a profit on a business incorporated in the United States, and;

Whereas, Over 500 companies have stated that they would instantly move back to the United States if a Fair Tax structure were implemented in the United States.

Section I: BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESS THAT1. The Fair Tax System be implemented in the United States economy so that businesses may have equal or better profits by manufacturing here rather than overseas.2. Also, that the regulations on business in the United States be greatly reduced to a standard that allows competition with foreign markets.

Section II: The act will be implemented immediately. The United States President and 2.Congress have the authority and obligation to administer and enforce

this Act. 3.An annual public report shall be published that details the extent of tax and 4. regulation cuts and their relationship to business growth in the United States.


Action of Second House Passed ____________Failed____________

Time _________________________ Signature of Clerk ____________________

HOUSE IICOMMITTEE

LABOR

(L)

Number: __129____________Introduced by: Fallon HowleyRepresenting: North Pulaski High SchoolAssigned to Committee: ___L____________Time Approved by Committee: _______________Chairperson:

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAMS FOLLOW THE MICHELLE OBAMA “MYPLATE” PLAN.

Whereas, Experts say unhealthy school lunches are a big contributing factor to the childhood obesity epidemic.

Whereas, An estimated 17% of children and adolescents ages 2-19 years old are obese.Whereas, Consequences of childhood obesity can range from physical complications

such as diabetes and high blood pressure, to social problems such as low self-esteem and depression. And those problems can lead to children who don’t perform as well in school.

Whereas, Schools do not have the funding for healthier, non-processed school lunches.

Whereas, School districts that comply with Michelle Obama’s “MyPlate” plan will be serving nutrient-rich, balanced meals that will lead to lower obesity rates and health risks in school aged children.

SECTION I. BE IT THERE FOR RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESS THAT THE STATE OF ARKANSAS2. enforce Michelle Obama’s “MyPlate” plan in all Arkansas State funded 3.K-12 schools.

SECTION II. This act will go into effect by the beginning of the 2013 school year.

SECTION III. This act will be enforced by the State Department of Education of Arkansas.

SECTION IV. Funding for this bill will come from the 2010 Arkansas budget surplus of 94 million dollars. The “Myplate” program will always be the first program allotted funding from the state surplus each year.

Action of the Originating House Passed_______ Failed_______Time___________________ Signature of the Clerk_______________

Action of Second House Passed______ Failed______Time___________________ Signature of the Clerk_______________

Bill #___130_____________Introduced By Deborah Rookey, and Charles CohenRepresenting Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High SchoolReferred to the ______L_________________________________Committee

A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATESTHAT COMPANIES INVOLVED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF QUILTED TOILET PAPER SHALL REPLACE THE USE OF OLD-GROWTH TREES WITH POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED MATERIALS.

Whereas, toilet paper manufacturing has significant environmental impacts due to chemicals used in pulp manufacturing processes and due to deforestation of virgin forests; and

Whereas, more than 98% of the toilet roll sold in America comes from virgin wood; and

Whereas, brands which put quilting and pockets of air between several layers of paper are especially harmful to the environment; andWhereas, extra-soft, quilted and multi-ply toilet roll made from virgin wood

causes more environmental damage than gas-guzzlers, or fast food.

Section I: BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE ARKANSAS STUDENT 2. Congress of Human Relations that the use of wood from virgin forests 3. in the production of quilted toilet paper be phased out, and4. replaced by the partial use of post-consumer recycled materials.

Section II: Companies will use 20% post-consumer recycled materials by 2014, 2. and 60% post-consumer recycled materials after 2020.

Section III. This act will be administered and enforced through normal means2. within the Environmental Protection Agency

Section IV. This act will be funded by a 10% tariff on the import of virgin wood.

Section V. This act will phased in beginning July 1, 2012

Action of Originating House Passed___Failed___Time________ Signature of Clerk_______________

Action of Originating House Passed___Failed___Time________ Signature of Clerk_______________

Number:_131_______Bill Introduced by: Ben CampRepresenting: Huntsville High SchoolAssigned to Committee: _____L__________Time Approved by Committee: ________Chairperson:_________________

SHORT TITILE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS THAT STUDENT ATHELTES CANNOT PRACTICE IN TEMPERATURES HIGHER THAN 98 DEGREES.

Whereas, During the summer of 2010, two high school football players died of heat stroke in Arkansas;

Whereas, An additional 803 were treated for heat exhaustion in Arkansas;

Whereas, In the summer of 2010, Arkansas experienced 80 days of temperatures higher than 90 degrees and a record high of 116 degrees;

Whereas, During summer, schools practice an average 3 days a week from 4pm to 7pm starting in July.

SECTION I BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESS THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS2. That athletes cannot practice in temperatures higher than 98 degrees.

SECTION II This act will be implemented by May 2012 and administered by the Arkansas 2. High School Athletic Association. (AAA)

SECTION III This act will repeal any other temperature requirements.

SECTION IV Athletic Administrators not in compliance with this law will receive suspension 2. And a legal fine.

Action of Originating House Passed______ Failed _______________Time___________________ Signature of Clerk__________________

Action of Second House Passed______ Failed________________Time___________________ Signature of Clerk__________________

Bill Number ___132________________________Bill Introduced By Caitlyn Beasley & Rachel HarrisRepresenting Russellville High SchoolAssigned to Committee ____L_______________Time Approved by Committee _____________Name of Chairperson __________________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THAT THE HORSE PROTECTION ACT BE AMENDED TO ALLOW THE SHIPPING, TRANSPORTING, MOVING, DELIVERING, RECEIVING, POSSESSING, PURCHASING, SELLING, OR DONATION OF EQUINES TO BE SLAUGHTERED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION, AND OTHER PURPOSES.

Whereas, Reimplementation of equine processing facilities will put $26 million in annual revenues;

Whereas, Local and state governments have been impacted by the increase in cost of regulation and care of unwanted equines;

Whereas, No equine processing requires the local animal control agencies to house the equines, and allot funds to include and pay for services to properly care for the equines which costs approximately $6,500 per year, and;

Whereas, Processing facilities offer a humane end-of-life option for 1% of equine population that may fall under the category of unwanted.

Section I: BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESS THAT the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, 2. purchasing, selling, or donation of equines to be slaughtered for human 3. consumption, and for other purposes be allowed so long as those involved be in 4. compliance with the Animal Welfare Association’s guidelines.

Section II: The act will be administered by the United States Department of2. Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service along with the Animal3. Welfare Association and be enforced no later than January 1, 2013.

Section III: No funding is required.

Action of Originating House Passed _________ Failed ________Time _________________ Signature of Clerk ______________

Action of Second House Passed _________ Failed ________Time ________________ Signature of Clerk ______________

HOUSE IICOMMITTEE

TRANSPORTATION(T)

Number:____133________Bill Introduced by:_Houston Downes and Ned Garrett__

Representing:_Episcopal Collegiate School______Assigned to Committee:____TRANS________Chairperson:________________________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT FOSTER PARENTS HAVE AN OPTION TO IMMEDIATELY BECOME THE LEGAL GUARDIANS OF THEIR FOSTER CHILD THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE TERMINATION OF THE PARENTS’ CUSTODY OF THE CHILD.

Whereas, foster parents are already vetted extensively to become a foster parent; and,

Whereas, many foster parents and foster children become emotionally attached to their foster family members; and,

Whereas, an option for the foster parents to immediately become the legal guardians of their foster child after thirty days for the family of the child to adopt him/her will avoid many unnecessary bureaucratic processes; and,

Whereas, this bill will give more immediate stability to the life of the foster child.

Section I. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESS THAT THE ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2. mandate that foster parents have the option to immediately become the legal 3. guardians of their foster child(ren) after the termination of the original 4. custody of the child(ren) and a thirty day period in which only family 5. members may adopt the child(ren).

Section II. This bill will be enforced by the Arkansas Department of Human Services.

Section III. This bill will go into effect on January 1, 2012.

Action of Originating House Passed:_____ Failed:_____Time:_________ Signature of the Clerk:_________________

Action of Second House Passed:_____ Failed:_____Time:_________ Signature of the Clerk:_________________

Bill Number 134Bill Introduced By: Tanner Hedstrom & Neeraj Bajpayee

Representing: Bentonville High SchoolAssigned to Committee: TRANSTime Approved By Committee: ________Name of Chairperson: _________________________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS THAT THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT IMPLEMENT A LAW BANNING ALL SMOKING IN ALL ESTABLISHMENTS SERVING FOOD AND DRINK.

Whereas, Side stream smoke has a higher concentration of cancer causing agents than that of mainstream smoke.

Whereas, 46,000 non-smokers who live with smokers have died. 3,400 nonsmokers have died from lung cancer as a result of side stream smoke. It is estimated that 50,000-300,000 children younger than 18 months have developed lung infections, resulting from side stream smoke. Pregnant women subject to side stream smoke face a higher risk of low birth-weight children.

Whereas, Only 38 states have laws banning smoking in public areas. Not all laws are unique to eating and drinking establishments. There is no national law in the status quo.

Whereas, Second hand smoke is known distinctly as a “known human carcinogen”. Thousands of lives are affected every day in eating and drinking establishments, one of America’s largest and most influential industries.

SECTION 1: BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESS 2.THAT it be mandated on a national level, that no person shall smoke in ANY 3.eating or drinking establishment.

SECTION II: This law will be implemented and administered by the United States Health and 2.Human Services Department.

SECTION III: Establishment managers and local and state police will enforce the law. The first 2.offense will be a fine of $50, and doubling for each reoccurring offense. If 3.offenses become excessive, prosecution will ensue.

SECTION IV: The DHHS will cover the costs of putting up NO SMOKING SIGNS.

Action of Originating House:__________ Passed/Failed:__________Time:__________ Signature of Clerk:__________

Action of Second House:__________ Passed/Failed:__________Time:__________ Signature of Clerk:__________

Bill Number ____135_______________________

Bill Introduced By Mason Kuppler_________ Representing _Rogers High School__________ Assigned to Committee ___TRANS________________ Time Approved by Committee _____________ Name of Chairperson __________________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE U.S. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THAT AMENDS THE INTERNATIONAL REVENUE CODE TO ALLOW EMPLOYERS A REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT FOR WAGE TO PAID EMPLOYEES WHOSE HOURS ARE REDUCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH A QUALIFIED WORK SHARE PROGRAM.

Whereas: The significance of the current problem is that with the state of our economy, lay-offs are increasing and job opportunities are becoming less apparent, and

Whereas: The harms of the current situation are that nothing is being done for the economic state, such as the development of job funding and other deficit-decreasing programs. The indicators of the need for a change are the growing deficit and the rising unemployment rate, which will put the United States behind other power-nations such as Russia and China, and;

Whereas: We are not making any large steps to increase our economic state and our current path will cut all job-creating programs, and;

Whereas: This bill will maintain the current workers’ salaries, meanwhile, they will have less working hours. Not only would workers have more leisure time without penalty, but potentially millions of unemployed individuals would be put to work at relatively low cost, and;

Section I: BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT 2. CONGRESS THAT the United States federal government should pass 3. the SHARE act by congressional vote of the Democratic and 4. Republican parties.

Section II: The act will be administered by the federal government in Fiscal year 2. 2013.

Section III: Enforcement for this act will be provided by the United States federal 2. government, The government can give employers a tax credit of up to 3. $3,000 to shorten their workers’ hours while leaving their pay 4. unchanged, so if they do not comply, they do not get the tax credit.

Section IV: The cost for such a project will be around the cost of all the employers 2. using the program, estimated to be around 3 billion per tax year.



HOUSE IICOMMITTEE

WAYS & MEANS

(WM)Bill Number ____136_______________________ Bill Introduced By Andrew Bartels & Deepa ManjanathaRepresenting _Central High School____

Assigned to Committee ____W&M_______________ Time Approved by Committee _____________ Name of Chairperson __________________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECCOMENDING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE UNITED STATES THAT THE BAN ON HOMOSEXUALS GIVING BLOOD BE REPEALED.

WHEREAS, Homosexuals were barred from giving blood in 1983 before a suitable test for HIV/AIDS was developed, and,

WHEREAS, Today the technology to effectively and accurately determine if blood has been contaminated with HIV/AIDS and donated blood is already tested for these diseases, and

WHEREAS, According to Zachary Roth from The Lookout in 2011, the ban on homosexuals giving blood prevents more than 219,000 pints of blood from reaching hospitals, and,

WHEREAS, The United Kingdom has repealed a similar ban at the advisory of British health officials, and,

WHEREAS, The ban is discriminatory against homosexuals and a flagrant violation of the 14th amendment of the Constitution.

SECT I: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE UNITED STATES THAT THE NATIONAL BAN ON HOMOSEXUALS GIVING BLOOD BE REPEALED.

SECT II: This act shall be enforced by the Department of Justice, the National Institutes of Health, and local law enforcement agencies. Non-compliance will be punished by a fine to the blood collection agency of no more than $500 dollars per incident and reports of non-compliance shall be investigated by local law enforcement authorities.

SECT III: This act shall go into effect immediately upon ratification.

SECT IV: No additional funding shall be required for this bill.

SECT V: All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.


Number:___137________Authored by Trevor Beutler, Co-authored by Mary CoonceRepresenting: Rogers Heritage High School

Assigned to Committee:_____W&M_______________________Time Approved by Committee:__________________Chairperson:______________________________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT ALL HIGH SCHOOLS HAVE SCHOLARSHIP COORDINATORS.

Whereas, the current rate of high school graduation in Arkansas is 72 percent and of that percent, significantly less than the national average of 67.2 percent

attend post-secondary education, and

Whereas, since the 1991-1992 school year, the average cost of college tuition and fees has gone up by 275 percent at just Arkansas universities, and

Whereas, as of 2009 on a national level, the average percentage of jobs requiring college degrees is 62 percent and are expected to rise to 75 percent by 2020, and

Whereas, recently, Arkansas’ unemployment rate rose to 8.3 percent and the national average is 9.1 percent,

SECTION I BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESSTHAT THE ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY1. mandate that public high schools exceeding a thousand students be

2. required to hire and train a part-time specialist in the encouragement of post-

3. secondary education and assisting students in acquiring financial aid.

SECTION II This act will go into effect August 1, 2012.

SECTION III This act will be enforced by the Department of Education.

SECTION IV Any costs will be included in each high school’s budget.

Action of Originating House Passed________ Failed_________Time________________ Signature of the Clerk__________________

Action of Second House Passed________ Failed_________Time________________ Signature of the Clerk__________________

Bill Number ____138_______________________ Bill Introduced By James Davis & Andrew Dixon_ Representing Russellville High School______

Assigned to Committee _____W&M______________ Time Approved by Committee _____________ Name of Chairperson __________________

A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS THAT NO PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF SIXTEEN MAY PURCHASE CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES.

Whereas, Technically caffeine is a drug and children can become addicted to it, and caffeine can have effects on the nervous system and may aggravate heart problems;

Whereas, Continued ingestion of caffeine causes excess excretion of calcium and magnesium through the urine;

Whereas, In a study of 200 children there was an average ingestion of 106 mg of caffeine a day;

Whereas, If a purchasing limit was put into effects parents could monitor their children’s drinking habits.

SECTION I, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESS 2.THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS 3.should impose an age requirement of sixteen years of age to purchase 4.caffeinated beverages.

SECTION II, This act shall go into effect on January 1, 2013.

SECTION III, This act shall be enforced by the Arkansas Alcohol Beverage Control Division 2.and by state and local authorities.

SECTION IV, No additional funding will be needed for this act.

Action of Originating House Passed _________ Failed ________Time _________________ Signature of Clerk ______________

Action of Second House Passed _________ Failed ________Time ________________ Signature of Clerk ______________

Number: 139 _Bill Introduced by:Benjamin WinterRepresenting:Episcopal Collegiate School

Assigned to Committee: W&M _Time Approved by Committee:________Chairperson:________________________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT PREGNANT WOMEN IN THEIR SECOND OR THIRD TRIMESTER BE ALLOWED ACCESS TO HANDICAP PARKING.

Whereas, Going to major retail stores, workplaces, or other often crowded buildings may entail long walks through parking lots or even a walk from an adjacent

parking garage; and,

Whereas, Many women in the latter stages of pregnancy experience discomfort or difficulty in walking; and,

Whereas, Great numbers of pregnant women do not normally gather in one spot,

minimizing the impact on the disabled.

Section I BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESS THAT THE ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

2. permit licensed doctors to distribute handicap parking permits to pregnant 3. women in their second or third trimester upon request. These permits

will4. expire twenty days after the due date for the woman in question.

Section II This bill will be enacted immediately upon its passage into law.

Section III No funding is required for this bill.

Section IV This act will be administrated and enforced by the same agencies in charge of 2. administration and enforcement for regular handicap parking.

Action of Originating House Passed: Failed: _Time: Signature of the Clerk:

Action of Second House Passed: _ Failed: _Time: Signature of the Clerk:

HOUSE II

COMMITTEE

REVENUE & TAXATION

(R&T)

Number: _140_____Bill introduced by: Tiffany CollinsRepresenting: Sheridan High School Assigned to Committee: _____R&T____

Time Approved by Committee: __________________Chairperson: _________________________________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE ARKANSAS CONGRESS THAT EACH SPIRIT SQUAD OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL HAVE UNIFORMS THAT COMPLY WITH THE SCHOOL’S DRESS CODE.

Whereas: Most dress codes prohibit clothing that reveals undergarments, chest, breast, navel, buttocks, or any private body part will be considered inappropriate for the school setting, and many of these uniforms not only violate the dress code, but they are a disturbance to the learning process and;

Whereas: Many parents complain about their daughters getting disciplined for wearing miniskirts to school, and claim a different standard is applied Fridays to spirit squads, whose skirts come well above the knee.

Whereas: The inappropriateness of these uniforms causes damage to self esteem and in some cases leads to self harm.

SECT I: BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESS THAT THE ARKANSAS CONGRESS 1. Require public schools in Arkansas to enforce their dress code, requiring all 2. Spirit Squad uniforms to comply with the dress code.

SECT II: This act will be administered at the beginning of the 2012 school year.

SECT III: The individual school districts in Arkansas will enforce this act.

SECT IV: No funding will be necessary for this act.

Action of Originating House: Passed: ______ Failed: ______Time: _______________ Signature of the clerk: _______________

Action of Second House: Passed: ______ Failed: ______Time: _______________ Signature of the clerk: _______________

Number: __141________Bill Introduced by:__Daniel Wigley__Representing:__Monticello High School__

Assigned to Committee:___R&T_________________Time Approved by Committee:_____________Chairperson:_________________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECCOMENDING TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES THAT ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS BE DENIED ANY KIND OF GOVERNMENT FUNDED AID.

Whereas, According to www.dhs.gov, in January 2010 there were an estimated 10.8 million immigrants residing illegally in the United States; and

Whereas, Illegal Immigrants make up 6.8% of the total number of students enrolled inkindergarten through grade 12, according to www.ajc.com; and

Whereas, In 2008, www.washingtonpost.com states that illegal immigrants cost the United States government $26.3 billion; and

Whereas, According to www.gao.gov, medical assistance, unemployment insurance, and public education are among services illegal immigrants take most advantage of;

Whereas, According to cbo.gov, the tax revenues that illegal immigrants generates does not offset the expenditures they incur. Therefore, it stands to reason that America would save billions of dollars upon passage of this bill.

SECTION I: BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESS THAT THECONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES

2. Draft and enact a policy that denies illegal immigrants, regardless of age, the3. right to use any government funded service such as, but not limited to, 4. medical assistance, unemployment insurance, and public education.

SECTION II: Should any service provider continue to give assistance to illegal immigrants,2. there will be no penalty but the assistance will not be funded by the State or3. Federal Government.

SECTION III: Any State Government found to be funding assistance for illegal immigrants will2. upon the first offence, be warned. Further offences incur a Federal funding cu3. of equal value to the services rendered to the illegal immigrants, resulting in 4. Federal net loss of $0.

Action of the Originating House Passed_____ Failed_____Time_____________________ Signature of the Clerk_________________

Action of Second House Passed_____ Failed_____Time______________________ Signature of the Clerk_________________

Bill Number: 142Bill Introduced by: Carley Thompson and Jared LaReauRepresenting: Rogers Heritage High School

Assigned to committee: R&TTime approved my committee: ______Name of Chairperson: _______________________

SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT PRO-CHOICE SPECIFIC LICENSE PLATES BE MANUFACTURED AND AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.

Whereas, the right to privacy and reproductive control is a basic human right, and

Whereas, the promotion of pro-choice by personal communication via a specific plate would let women know they are not alone in their decision and,

Whereas, currently, only “pro-life” specific plates advocates are available, and

Whereas, specific plates provide a constant source of promotion for individuals, and their belief and support of a specific aspect of life.

SECT I BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2011 STUDENT CONGRESS THAT THE 2. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION CREATE A

3. “PRO-CHOICE” SPECIFIC PLATE TO BE SOLD FOR NO MORE THAN $25. 4. THE PLATE GRAPHIC S WILL BE CHOSEN FROM OPTIONS

PROVIDED BY 5. THE FAMILY PLANNING COUNCIL.

SECT II This act will be implemented through the Arkansas Department of 2. Finance & Administration no later than July 2011.

SECT III Enforcement and compliance is guaranteed.

SECT IV All funds raised from the sales of the pro-choice specific plate will be 2. used to provide increased funds for women services such as shelters,

3. planned parenting, decision counseling, etc. throughout the state of 4. Arkansas.

Action of Originating House Passed______ Failed______Time___________ Signature of Clerk_________

Action of Second House Passed______ Failed______Time___________ Signature of Clerk_________