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AR HB1331

Bill

Status

Passed

2/21/2023

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Pilkington

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes June 12 of each year as "Women Veterans Day" in Arkansas to commemorate the anniversary of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948, signed by President Harry S. Truman on June 12, 1948

  • Designates Women Veterans Day as a memorial day to honor the work and contributions of women in the United States Armed Forces and recognize the unique challenges they have faced

  • Declares that Women Veterans Day is not a legal holiday but shall be commemorated through an appropriate proclamation issued by the Governor

  • Amends Arkansas Code Title 1, Chapter 5, Subchapter 1 by adding section 1-5-121 to codify the observance

  • Approved February 21, 2023

Legislative Description

To Establish June 12 Of Each Year As Woman Veterans Day.

Last Action

Notification that HB1331 is now Act 115

2/21/2023

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/9/2023
Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs1/31/2023

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