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AR HB1640

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/27/2019

Primary Sponsor

Denise Garner

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Designates the alligator gar (Atractosteus spatula) as the official primitive fish of the State of Arkansas

  • Adds Arkansas Code Title 1, Chapter 4, Section 1-4-134 to codify the designation

  • Alligator gar can exceed 8 feet in length and 240 pounds in weight, making it the largest fish in Arkansas

  • State agencies are not required to republish existing materials to include the alligator gar designation but may include it in future publications or scheduled updates

  • The designation does not grant protected status to the alligator gar

Legislative Description

To Designate The Alligator Gar As The Official Primitive Fish Of The State Of Arkansas.

Last Action

Notification that HB1640 is now Act 576

3/27/2019

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development3/14/2019
Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development3/7/2019
Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development2/28/2019

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