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AR HB1005

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

David Sanders

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 1-4-106 to change the official state nickname from "The Natural State" to "The Land of Opportunity"

  • Removes language referencing the state's scenery, lakes, streams, rivers, bayous, bottomlands, mountains, and fish and wildlife

  • Replaces deleted language with focus on "the future outlook for the development of business, industry, and agriculture in this state"

  • Sponsored by Representatives Sanders and Lampkin, with Senator J. Dismang in the 88th General Assembly, 2011 Regular Session

Legislative Description

To Change The State Nickname Back To "the Land Of Opportunity".

Last Action

House Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs1/10/2011

Full Bill Text

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