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AR SB244

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Eddie Williams

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Secretary of State shall permit and arrange placement of a Gold Star Family Memorial Monument on the State Capitol grounds, honoring families who lost loved ones serving in the United States Armed Forces.

  • Monument shall display an explanatory marker describing the memorial's meaning, including five scenes depicting homeland, families, military service, sacrifice, and grief.

  • Monument design and construction shall follow recommendations from the Hershel Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation, with design and site approval by the Secretary of State in consultation with the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission.

  • Establishes the Gold Star Family Memorial Monument Fund as a trust fund to accept gifts, grants, and donations from individuals and organizations for erecting and maintaining the monument.

  • Bill was approved on February 28, 2017.

Legislative Description

Concerning The Placement Of A Gold Star Family Memorial Monument On The State Capitol Grounds.

Last Action

Notification that SB244 is now Act 281

3/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs2/6/2017
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs1/30/2017

Full Bill Text

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