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AR SB601

Bill

Status

Passed

4/10/2019

Primary Sponsor

Joyce Elliott

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Secretary of State to replace, reconstruct, or revise the plaque on the Little Rock Nine Memorial at the State Capitol to correct a typographical error.

  • Changes the phrase "those who firmly believed in the laws of equality" to "those who firmly believed in the laws of inequality" on the memorial plaque.

  • Grants the Secretary of State authority to enter into contracts and agreements necessary to effectuate the plaque correction and to solicit funds for the project.

  • Requires the Secretary of State to approve design and materials used in the revision, ensuring the new work matches the remainder of the memorial as closely as possible to maintain seamless design.

  • Designates the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission to assist the Secretary of State in facilitating the process upon request.

Legislative Description

To Authorize And Expedite Necessary Improvements To The Little Rock Nine Memorial On The State Capitol Grounds.

Last Action

Notification that SB601 is now Act 776

4/10/2019

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/27/2019
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/19/2019

Full Bill Text

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