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AR SB6

Bill

Status

Passed

4/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Trent Garner

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Designates the shotgun as the official firearm of the State of Arkansas by adding Arkansas Code 1-4-134.

  • Recognizes the shotgun as the primary weapon used for hunting waterfowl in Arkansas and its historical use before the state's admission to the Union in 1836.

  • Affirms the right to hunt, fish, trap, and harvest wildlife as guaranteed by the Arkansas Constitution.

  • Acknowledges that hunting provides recreational and economic benefits to Arkansas citizens.

  • Bill was approved on April 4, 2019.

Legislative Description

To Designate The Shotgun As The Official State Firearm.

Last Action

Notification that SB6 is now Act 685

4/5/2019

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/20/2019
City, County & Local Affairs1/14/2019

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