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AR SB433

Bill

Status

Passed

4/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jim Dotson

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires public schools, higher education institutions, and taxpayer-funded public buildings in Arkansas to prominently display both the national motto "In God We Trust" and the Ten Commandments

  • National motto displays must be at least 11" x 14", include the U.S. flag and Arkansas state flag, and feature the motto as the central focus in large font

  • Ten Commandments displays must be at least 16" x 20" with text legible from anywhere in the room, using a specific prescribed version of the commandments

  • Displays must be funded through voluntary contributions or donations, though public funds may be used to replace non-compliant displays

  • Institutions with unneeded copies must donate them to other covered institutions; approved April 14, 2025 as Act 573

Legislative Description

Regarding The Display Of The National Motto And The Ten Commandments.

Last Action

Notification that SB433 is now Act 573

4/14/2025

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/19/2025
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/12/2025

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