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AR HR1022

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/7/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Barnett

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Encourages Congress and the Arkansas Congressional Delegation to support completion, funding, and maintenance of a twelve-foot deep navigation channel on the Arkansas River, authorized by Public Law 108-137 in 2004

  • Encourages governors and legislatures of Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Texas, and Colorado to investigate benefits of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System and call on their congressional delegations for support

  • Encourages Congress to authorize an interstate compact for commerce on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System to enable multiple states to coordinate promotion of jobs and industry

  • Encourages Arkansas and Oklahoma legislatures to hold a joint meeting in Fort Smith to discuss promotion of the navigation system and invites other interested state legislatures to attend

  • Requires the House Chief Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to the U.S. House Speaker, Senate President, Arkansas Congressional Delegation, and governors and legislatures of Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Texas, and Colorado for entry into their official records

Legislative Description

To Encourage And Support The Completion, Funding, And Maintenance Of A Twelve-foot Deep Channel For Navigation Along The Arkansas River.

Last Action

READ AND ADOPTED.

3/7/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation2/26/2013

Full Bill Text

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