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AR HB1998
Bill
Status
Passed
4/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Bobby Pierce
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AI Summary
- Changes the requirement to lower state flags from mandatory ("shall") to discretionary ("may") when an armed services member is killed in action
- Clarifies that flags should be lowered to half-staff at any time after learning of the death, rather than requiring lowering from the time notice is received
- Reduces flag-lowering duration to not exceed three (3) days following the death
- Applies only to armed services members who were or have been residents of Arkansas at the time of their death
- Updates terminology from "public buildings" to "public building" and "half-mast" to "half-staff"
Legislative Description
To Clarify The Law Regarding The Lowering Of State Flags When A Member Of The Armed Services Is Killed In Action.
Last Action
House Notification that HB1998 is now Act 1182
4/5/2011
Committee Referrals
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/10/2011
Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs3/7/2011
Full Bill Text
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