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AR HB1604

Bill

Status

Passed

4/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mindy McAlindon

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • State agencies are prohibited from using public funds to purchase promotional items made in the People's Republic of China

  • Promotional items covered include bumper stickers, clothing, key chains, mugs, pens, and pins purchased to promote or advertise an agency

  • Arkansas Code Title 25, Chapter 1, Subchapter 12 is renamed from "Prohibited Contracts by State Agencies" to "Prohibited Actions by State Agencies"

  • The prohibition applies only to contracts executed on or after the effective date of the act, approved April 21, 2025

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Prohibited Contracts By State Agencies; And To Prohibit The Use Of Public Funds By State Agencies To Purchase Promotional Items Made In China.

Last Action

Notification that HB1604 is now Act 943

4/21/2025

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs4/9/2025
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/18/2025
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/26/2025

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