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AR HB1929
Bill
Status
4/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mindy McAlindon
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AI Summary
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State agencies in Arkansas are prohibited from using the term "West Bank" in official government materials and must instead use "Judea and Samaria" to refer to territory Israel controlled from Jordan during the 1967 Six-Day War
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"Official government material" includes guidance, rules, briefings, press releases, and communications prepared by any state department, division, office, board, commission, or institution
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State funds cannot be used to create official materials that refer to the region as "West Bank"
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Agency executive heads may waive the prohibition if they determine it is in the state's interest and submit a written explanation within 30 days to the General Assembly or Legislative Council
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Approved April 17, 2025 as Act 797 of the Regular Session
Legislative Description
To Create The Recognizing Judea And Samaria Act; And To Prohibit State Agencies From Using The Term "west Bank" In Official Government Materials.
Last Action
Notification that HB1929 is now Act 797
4/17/2025