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AR HB1565

Bill

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Randy Alexander

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes Thomas Paine Day as a memorial day on January 29 in Arkansas
  • Designates the day to be commemorated by appropriate gubernatorial proclamations
  • Memorial days are not legal holidays but are recognized for ceremonial purposes
  • Renumbers the existing memorial days list in Arkansas Code § 1-5-106 to accommodate the addition of Thomas Paine Day
  • Maintains all other existing memorial days including General Douglas MacArthur Day, Silas Hunt Day, Abraham Lincoln's Birthday, and others

Legislative Description

To Commemorate Thomas Paine Day.

Last Action

Died on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment.

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs2/28/2013

Full Bill Text

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