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AR SB405

Bill

Status

Passed

4/26/2021

Primary Sponsor

Trent Garner

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes February 26 of each year as "John R. 'Johnny' Cash Day" to honor the musical contributions of John R. "Johnny" Cash to the United States and Arkansas.

  • Recognizes that Johnny Cash was born in Kingsland, Arkansas, and was a legendary musician and citizen of the state who contributed to American and Arkansas musical history.

  • Acknowledges that Cash's childhood home in Dyess, Arkansas had a significant impact on his life and music, and that the Historic Dyess Colony contains his restored family home as part of preservation of the 1934 New Deal program.

  • Designates Johnny Cash Day as a memorial day, not a legal holiday.

  • Authorizes the Governor to issue an appropriate proclamation each year to commemorate John R. "Johnny" Cash Day.

Legislative Description

To Establish John R. "johnny" Cash Day.

Last Action

Notification that SB405 is now Act 916

4/26/2021

Committee Referrals

Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs4/15/2021
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/25/2021

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