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AR HCR1005

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/20/2015

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Pitsch

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Request Arkansas congressional delegation to study creation of an interstate compact for commerce related to the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, a 445-mile navigation system with 18 locks and dams (13 in Arkansas)
  • Interstate compact would allow private, state, and federal cooperation in repair and improvement of the navigation system and promote economic growth among benefiting states
  • Addresses funding challenges caused by federal budget constraints and elimination of congressional earmark provisions
  • Provides benefit to Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, and Texas by offering cost-effective and environmentally friendly transportation of goods at fraction of overland transportation costs
  • Requires Chief Clerk of House to mail resolution copies to Arkansas congressional delegation members, governors of four neighboring states, state house speakers, and state senate presidents pro tempore

Legislative Description

Requesting That The Arkansas Congressional Delegation Study The Creation Of An Interstate Compact For Commerce Among States Benefitting From And Participating In The Mcclellan-kerr Arkansas River Navigation System.

Last Action

Approved by the Governor

3/25/2015

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs3/3/2015
Public Transportation2/18/2015

Full Bill Text

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