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AR SB255
Bill
Status
4/25/2019
Primary Sponsor
Missy Irvin
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AI Summary
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Authorizes replacement of Arkansas's two existing statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection (honoring U.M. Rose and James P. Clarke) with new statues honoring Hattie Wyatt Caraway and James C. Morris
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Designates Hattie Wyatt Caraway, the first woman elected to the United States Senate and first woman to chair a Senate committee, preside over the Senate, and run a Senate hearing
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Designates James C. Morris (professionally known as "Jimmy Driftwood"), a folk music singer, songwriter, and environmentalist who preserved Arkansas natural resources including the Buffalo River and Blanchard Springs Caverns
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Directs the Secretary of State to submit requests to federal authorities and execute all necessary agreements to replace both statues in compliance with federal law
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Assigns the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission to select sculptors, receive funding from appropriations and private donations, approve designs, manage contracts, and organize a statue unveiling event
Legislative Description
To Replace The Arkansas Statues In The National Statuary Hall Collection; And To Place A Statue Honoring Hattie Wyatt Caraway And A Statue Honoring James C. Morris In The National Statuary Hall Collection.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
4/25/2019