This House Resolution (HR 1035) formally congratulates the Junction City High School Lady Dragons cheerleading team for winning the 2024 Class 1A-2A All-Girl State Championship in Arkansas. It recognizes their perfect score (74.8 points with zero deductions) and their second consecutive state title, highlighting their achievements in Cheer, Stunts, and Pyramid categories. The resolution is purely ceremonial - it does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies - and is directed at the team, their coach (Jordan Weldon), and the Junction City community. It was adopted by the Arkansas House of Representatives on March 11, 2025.
This is a symbolic resolution designating March 2025 as "National Athletic Training Month" in Arkansas. It formally recognizes athletic trainers' work in healthcare, injury prevention, and collaboration with physicians across the state. The resolution has no legal effect or funding impact - it simply encourages public awareness of the profession during March 2025, aligning with the existing national observance. It was introduced by Rep. Ladyman and passed unanimously by the Arkansas House on March 11, 2025.
HR 1044 is a House Resolution recognizing the Strong High School Bulldogs eight-man football team for winning the 2024-25 Arkansas state championship. The resolution formally acknowledges their undefeated season (8-0), 66-14 championship victory over Midland, and team achievements like averaging 52.2 points per game. It directs the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Coach Jason Porter upon adoption. This is a symbolic gesture with no policy or funding impact, solely celebrating the team's athletic accomplishment.
This resolution designates March 11, 2025, as "Texarkana USA Regional Chamber of Commerce Day" at the Arkansas State Capitol. It formally recognizes the chamber's history (founded 1905 as Texarkana Board of Trade, rebranded 2012) and its role in promoting economic growth and cross-state collaboration between Texarkana, Texas, and Texarkana, Arkansas. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it is purely ceremonial, honoring the chamber's community service.
This resolution (HR 1069) formally recognizes Women’s History Month in March 2025 and International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025, through the Arkansas House of Representatives. It also specifically acknowledges the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas for its work improving economic mobility for women and girls in the state. The resolution has no binding policy requirements - it is a symbolic gesture of recognition, not a law creating new programs or funding. It was adopted by the Arkansas House on March 11, 2025.
This is a ceremonial resolution, not a policy bill. It directs the Arkansas House of Representatives to recognize and celebrate "Nucor Day" at the state Capitol on February 19, 2025. The resolution highlights Nucor Corporation's economic contributions to Arkansas, including its five state facilities, 2,772 local employees, sustainability practices (recycling 20 million tons of scrap annually), and community investments like its scholarship program. The resolution has no binding policy effects - it simply commemorates Nucor's role in the state.
This House Memorial Resolution (HMR 1007) commemorates Loretta Ford, who co-founded the first academic nurse practitioner program in U.S. history at the University of Colorado in 1965 and is widely recognized as the "mother" of the nurse practitioner field. It honors her legacy following her death on January 22, 2025, at age 104. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any specific group; it solely serves to recognize her contributions to nursing education and healthcare. The bill was adopted by the Arkansas House of Representatives on March 11, 2025.
HCR 1006 extends Arkansas' 95th General Assembly's regular session until 12:00 noon on May 5, 2025, after a scheduled recess ending April 16, 2025. It allows the legislature to reconvene before May 5 to address gubernatorial vetoes, correct errors, complete constitutional amendment work, or adjourn early. The resolution is procedural, affecting only the legislature's schedule, not public policy. It automatically ends the session on May 5 if not reconvened or adjourned earlier.
HR 1064 is a commemorative House Resolution recognizing Scottie Pippen and the University of Central Arkansas for his achievements and contributions. It formally honors Pippen's basketball career, his Arkansas roots, and his community impact through a series of factual "whereas" statements detailing his NBA success, Olympic medals, and ties to UCA. The resolution does not create new policies, allocate funds, or affect any group through legislative action. It was passed by the Arkansas House of Representatives on March 6, 2025, as a ceremonial gesture.
HB 1514 updates Arkansas' definition of "critical-need employee" under the Uniform Attendance and Leave Policy Act. It expands the list of state agencies requiring 24/7, 7-day staffing to include the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Military, adding these to the existing seven agencies. This change directly affects state employees in designated positions at these nine agencies who must be available around the clock. The bill, now Act 253 after passing both legislative chambers and reaching the Governor, modifies eligibility for specific leave and attendance policies without altering the core policy structure.
SB 226 amends Arkansas' Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act to require school district coaches and similar staff (athletics coaches, teacher coaches, volunteers) to maintain current CPR/AED certification from recognized organizations like the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, in addition to completing every three years a training program on sudden cardiac arrest conditions. The law directly affects school coaches and staff in Arkansas public schools, mandating this certification as part of their professional development requirements. It also allows training programs to include guidance for coaches to educate parents about sports safety. The bill, now Act 247, focuses on strengthening cardiac emergency preparedness in school athletic settings through concrete certification and training standards.
SB 26 allocates $16.5 million in state funds and $12 million in federal funds for Arkansas' Division of Aeronautics during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It covers salaries for six staff positions (including the Director and engineers), operational costs, and $15 million specifically for airport grants to cities and counties. The bill does not create new policies but authorizes spending within existing budget frameworks for airport infrastructure and operations. It directly affects the Division of Aeronautics staff and Arkansas airports receiving grant funding. The bill was enacted as Act 257 on March 6, 2025.
