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AR HB2274

Bill

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Andy Mayberry

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and Arkansas State University at Jonesboro to play each other in one regular season NCAA varsity football game at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas.

  • Game must begin at the earliest possible regular season date while considering NCAA rules, existing contractual obligations of the universities, and War Memorial Stadium availability.

  • Mandates that ticket sales proceeds of at least $250,000 from the game be distributed to Arkansas Children's Hospital.

Legislative Description

To Encourage Economic Development, Enhanced Intrastate Collegiate Athletics Opportunities, And Increased Community And Philanthropic Support.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Education3/12/2013

Full Bill Text

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