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AR SR22

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/20/2019

Primary Sponsor

Kim Hammer

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Mr. Al Hunt, born in Little Rock in 2003 with Down syndrome, for advocating on behalf of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
  • Acknowledges that approximately 31% of adult Arkansans have some type of disability and should be treated with respect in government and law
  • Notes that language used to describe individuals with disabilities has evolved over time and certain descriptive words have become outdated
  • Calls for removal of outdated and deprecating language from the Arkansas Code to ensure current, correct, and respectful terminology
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Mr. Hunt upon adoption

Legislative Description

To Recognize Mr. Al Hunt For His Efforts In Advocating For Respectful Language On Behalf Of Himself And Others With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/25/2019

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