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AR HR1086

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/6/2023

Primary Sponsor

Mindy McAlindon

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Encourage Arkansas to build upon a 2022 Memorandum of Understanding signed by former Governor Asa Hutchinson with the Israel Innovation Authority to promote technological innovation, research, and development partnerships.

  • Strongly encourage Arkansas to explore additional strategic partnerships with Israel and Israeli companies in education, history, religion, archeology, agriculture, and innovation.

  • Identify potential areas where Arkansas can address challenges including grid security, water purification, and civilian security first response through Israeli partnerships, given Israel's status as a world leader in agricultural technologies and innovation.

  • Recognize Israel as the only remaining sister democracy in the Middle East and note historical connections between Arkansas cities bearing biblical names and Israel's biblical heartland.

Legislative Description

To Encourage The State Of Arkansas To Enter Into Strategic Partnerships With The State Of Israel And Israeli Companies Regarding Education, History, Religion, Archeology, Agriculture, And Innovation.

Last Action

READ AND ADOPTED.

4/6/2023

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