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AR HB1736

Bill

Status

Failed

4/24/2019

Primary Sponsor

Charles Blake

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 1-4-101(b) to redefine the meaning of symbols on the Arkansas state flag

  • Changes the three stars below "ARKANSAS" to represent France, Spain, and Native American nations (instead of just France, Spain, and the United States) that have exercised dominion over Arkansas

  • Removes reference to the Confederate States of America in the description of the blue star above "ARKANSAS," replacing it with a statement that the star represents the United States of America

  • Establishes legislative findings recognizing Arkansas's Native American heritage, including the Quapaw, Osage, Caddo, Tunica, and Chickasaw tribes, and acknowledging Arkansas was admitted as the twenty-fifth state on June 15, 1836

  • Maintains existing descriptions of other flag symbols, including the twin stars representing Arkansas and Michigan's joint admission to the Union, the 25 white stars representing Arkansas as the 25th state, and the diamond representing Arkansas as the only diamond-bearing state

Legislative Description

Concerning The State Flag Of Arkansas; To Amend The Law Concerning The Symbols On The State Flag Of Arkansas; And To Redesignate The Stars On The State Flag.

Last Action

Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment

4/24/2019

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/7/2019

Full Bill Text

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