Ark. Code Ann. § 1-5-110 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 1-5-110
National Garden Week
Status: in_force

The first full week in June is hereby established as "National Garden Week". Acts 1993, No. 351, § 1.

The first full week in June is hereby established as "National Garden Week".

Acts 1993, No. 351, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-116 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-116
State songs and anthem
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The songs "Arkansas (You Run Deep in Me)" and "Oh, Arkansas" shall each be designated and known as the official state song. (2) The song "Arkansas", written in 1916 by Mrs. Eva Ware Barnett, shall be known and designated as Arkansas' official state anthem. (3) The song "The Arkansas Traveler", as composed and approved by the State Song Commission in 1949 as the official state song, is adopted and designated as Arkansas's official historical song. However, this designation shall not modify or affect the use of any song designated as the official song or anthem of this state if that designation has been appropriately adopted by an act or concurrent resolution of the General Assembly. (b) Recognizing that Arkansas has two (2) state songs, one (1) state anthem, and one (1) historical state song, the Secretary of State shall respond to requests for a copy of the Arkansas state song by furnishing copies of "Arkansas", written by Mrs. Eva Ware Barnett. Acts 1987, No. 850, § 1; House Concurrent Resolution No. 1003, Acts 1987; House Concurrent Resolution No. 1007, Acts 1987.

(a) (1) The songs "Arkansas (You Run Deep in Me)" and "Oh, Arkansas" shall each be designated and known as the official state song. (2) The song "Arkansas", written in 1916 by Mrs. Eva Ware Barnett, shall be known and designated as Arkansas' official state anthem. (3) The song "The Arkansas Traveler", as composed and approved by the State Song Commission in 1949 as the official state song, is adopted and designated as Arkansas's official historical song. However, this designation shall not modify or affect the use of any song designated as the official song or anthem of this state if that designation has been appropriately adopted by an act or concurrent resolution of the General Assembly.

(1) The songs "Arkansas (You Run Deep in Me)" and "Oh, Arkansas" shall each be designated and known as the official state song.

(2) The song "Arkansas", written in 1916 by Mrs. Eva Ware Barnett, shall be known and designated as Arkansas' official state anthem.

(3) The song "The Arkansas Traveler", as composed and approved by the State Song Commission in 1949 as the official state song, is adopted and designated as Arkansas's official historical song. However, this designation shall not modify or affect the use of any song designated as the official song or anthem of this state if that designation has been appropriately adopted by an act or concurrent resolution of the General Assembly.

(b) Recognizing that Arkansas has two (2) state songs, one (1) state anthem, and one (1) historical state song, the Secretary of State shall respond to requests for a copy of the Arkansas state song by furnishing copies of "Arkansas", written by Mrs. Eva Ware Barnett.

Acts 1987, No. 850, § 1; House Concurrent Resolution No. 1003, Acts 1987; House Concurrent Resolution No. 1007, Acts 1987.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-301 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 3 / Section 1-2-301
Creation - Members
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is created within the legislative branch of government a commission to be known as the "Arkansas Code Revision Commission". (2) The commission shall consist of seven (7) voting members and four (4) nonvoting observer members. (b) (1) The voting members shall be selected and appointed as follows: (A) Two (2) members of the Senate appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; (B) Two (2) members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and (C) Three (3) members of the Bar of Arkansas appointed by the Supreme Court. (2) (A) The nonvoting observer members shall be: (i) The Dean of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville School of Law or, if there is no such dean, the individual occupying the position of acting dean; (ii) The Dean of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law or, if there is no such dean, the individual occupying the position of acting dean; (iii) The Attorney General or his or her designee; and (iv) The Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research or his or her designee. (B) The nonvoting observer members of the commission shall be privileged to attend all meetings of the commission and shall enjoy the full rights of membership on the commission, including the right to discuss matters pending before the commission and to participate in debate of issues before the commission, but shall not cast a vote on any issue pending before the commission. (C) Each member appointed by the Supreme Court shall serve for a term of four (4) years, and each member appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall serve for a term of two (2) years. (D) The appointing authorities shall have power to fill any vacancies occurring in the membership appointed by them. (E) The commission shall meet and select a chair. (F) (i) Nonlegislator members shall, to the extent funds are appropriated therefor, be eligible to receive reimbursement for mileage and reimbursement for expenses in accordance with § 25-16-902 . (ii) Legislator members shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenses and per diem at the same rate and from the same source as provided by law for members of the General Assembly attending meetings of interim committees. Acts 1945, No. 50, §§ 1, 8; 1977, No. 665, § 1; 1983, No. 641, §§ 1, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 1-300, 1-303; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 1; 1997, No. 533, § 1; 1999, No. 751, §§ 1, 2; 2001, No. 327, § 1.

(a) (1) There is created within the legislative branch of government a commission to be known as the "Arkansas Code Revision Commission". (2) The commission shall consist of seven (7) voting members and four (4) nonvoting observer members.

(1) There is created within the legislative branch of government a commission to be known as the "Arkansas Code Revision Commission".

(2) The commission shall consist of seven (7) voting members and four (4) nonvoting observer members.

(b) (1) The voting members shall be selected and appointed as follows: (A) Two (2) members of the Senate appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; (B) Two (2) members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and (C) Three (3) members of the Bar of Arkansas appointed by the Supreme Court. (2) (A) The nonvoting observer members shall be: (i) The Dean of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville School of Law or, if there is no such dean, the individual occupying the position of acting dean; (ii) The Dean of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law or, if there is no such dean, the individual occupying the position of acting dean; (iii) The Attorney General or his or her designee; and (iv) The Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research or his or her designee. (B) The nonvoting observer members of the commission shall be privileged to attend all meetings of the commission and shall enjoy the full rights of membership on the commission, including the right to discuss matters pending before the commission and to participate in debate of issues before the commission, but shall not cast a vote on any issue pending before the commission. (C) Each member appointed by the Supreme Court shall serve for a term of four (4) years, and each member appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall serve for a term of two (2) years. (D) The appointing authorities shall have power to fill any vacancies occurring in the membership appointed by them. (E) The commission shall meet and select a chair. (F) (i) Nonlegislator members shall, to the extent funds are appropriated therefor, be eligible to receive reimbursement for mileage and reimbursement for expenses in accordance with § 25-16-902 . (ii) Legislator members shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenses and per diem at the same rate and from the same source as provided by law for members of the General Assembly attending meetings of interim committees.

(1) The voting members shall be selected and appointed as follows: (A) Two (2) members of the Senate appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; (B) Two (2) members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and (C) Three (3) members of the Bar of Arkansas appointed by the Supreme Court.

(A) Two (2) members of the Senate appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate;

(B) Two (2) members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and

(C) Three (3) members of the Bar of Arkansas appointed by the Supreme Court.

(2) (A) The nonvoting observer members shall be: (i) The Dean of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville School of Law or, if there is no such dean, the individual occupying the position of acting dean; (ii) The Dean of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law or, if there is no such dean, the individual occupying the position of acting dean; (iii) The Attorney General or his or her designee; and (iv) The Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research or his or her designee. (B) The nonvoting observer members of the commission shall be privileged to attend all meetings of the commission and shall enjoy the full rights of membership on the commission, including the right to discuss matters pending before the commission and to participate in debate of issues before the commission, but shall not cast a vote on any issue pending before the commission. (C) Each member appointed by the Supreme Court shall serve for a term of four (4) years, and each member appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall serve for a term of two (2) years. (D) The appointing authorities shall have power to fill any vacancies occurring in the membership appointed by them. (E) The commission shall meet and select a chair. (F) (i) Nonlegislator members shall, to the extent funds are appropriated therefor, be eligible to receive reimbursement for mileage and reimbursement for expenses in accordance with § 25-16-902 . (ii) Legislator members shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenses and per diem at the same rate and from the same source as provided by law for members of the General Assembly attending meetings of interim committees.

(A) The nonvoting observer members shall be: (i) The Dean of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville School of Law or, if there is no such dean, the individual occupying the position of acting dean; (ii) The Dean of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law or, if there is no such dean, the individual occupying the position of acting dean; (iii) The Attorney General or his or her designee; and (iv) The Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research or his or her designee.

(i) The Dean of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville School of Law or, if there is no such dean, the individual occupying the position of acting dean;

(ii) The Dean of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law or, if there is no such dean, the individual occupying the position of acting dean;

(iii) The Attorney General or his or her designee; and

(iv) The Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research or his or her designee.

(B) The nonvoting observer members of the commission shall be privileged to attend all meetings of the commission and shall enjoy the full rights of membership on the commission, including the right to discuss matters pending before the commission and to participate in debate of issues before the commission, but shall not cast a vote on any issue pending before the commission.

(C) Each member appointed by the Supreme Court shall serve for a term of four (4) years, and each member appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall serve for a term of two (2) years.

(D) The appointing authorities shall have power to fill any vacancies occurring in the membership appointed by them.

(E) The commission shall meet and select a chair.

(F) (i) Nonlegislator members shall, to the extent funds are appropriated therefor, be eligible to receive reimbursement for mileage and reimbursement for expenses in accordance with § 25-16-902 . (ii) Legislator members shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenses and per diem at the same rate and from the same source as provided by law for members of the General Assembly attending meetings of interim committees.

(i) Nonlegislator members shall, to the extent funds are appropriated therefor, be eligible to receive reimbursement for mileage and reimbursement for expenses in accordance with § 25-16-902 .

(ii) Legislator members shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenses and per diem at the same rate and from the same source as provided by law for members of the General Assembly attending meetings of interim committees.

Acts 1945, No. 50, §§ 1, 8; 1977, No. 665, § 1; 1983, No. 641, §§ 1, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 1-300, 1-303; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 1; 1997, No. 533, § 1; 1999, No. 751, §§ 1, 2; 2001, No. 327, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-503 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 5 / Section 1-2-503
"Minority" defined
Status: in_force

For terms of Arkansas law, "minority" means black or African American, Hispanic American, American Indian or Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. Acts 2001, No. 1394, § 3.

For terms of Arkansas law, "minority" means black or African American, Hispanic American, American Indian or Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander.

Acts 2001, No. 1394, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-125 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-125
State historic cooking vessel
Status: in_force

The Dutch oven is designated as the official historic cooking vessel of the State of Arkansas. Acts 2001, No. 476, § 1.

The Dutch oven is designated as the official historic cooking vessel of the State of Arkansas.

Acts 2001, No. 476, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-112 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 1-2-112
Adoption of Code not to toll limitations
Status: in_force

When a limitation or period of time prescribed in any act in effect on December 31, 1987, for acquiring a right, barring a remedy, or for any other purpose has begun to run before January 1, 1988, and when a limitation or period of time is prescribed in this Code for acquiring the right, barring the remedy, or for any other purpose, then the time which has already run shall be deemed to be part of the time prescribed by the limitation or period in this Code. Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.

When a limitation or period of time prescribed in any act in effect on December 31, 1987, for acquiring a right, barring a remedy, or for any other purpose has begun to run before January 1, 1988, and when a limitation or period of time is prescribed in this Code for acquiring the right, barring the remedy, or for any other purpose, then the time which has already run shall be deemed to be part of the time prescribed by the limitation or period in this Code.

Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-3-105 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 1-3-105
Report of commissioners of special improvement districts
Status: in_force

All annual reports of the commissioners of special improvement districts shall be published one (1) time in one (1) newspaper published in the municipality in which the district exists. Init. Meas. 1914, No. 2, § 8, Acts 1915, p. 1511; Pope's Dig., § 8796; A.S.A. 1947, § 15-207.

All annual reports of the commissioners of special improvement districts shall be published one (1) time in one (1) newspaper published in the municipality in which the district exists.

Init. Meas. 1914, No. 2, § 8, Acts 1915, p. 1511; Pope's Dig., § 8796; A.S.A. 1947, § 15-207.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-204 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 2 / Section 1-2-204
"Heretofore" and "hereafter"
Status: in_force

Whenever the term "heretofore" occurs in any statute, it shall be construed to mean any time previous to the day when the statute shall take effect. Whenever the term "hereafter" occurs, it shall be construed to mean the time after the statute containing the term shall take effect. Rev. Stat., ch. 129, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 1-206.

Whenever the term "heretofore" occurs in any statute, it shall be construed to mean any time previous to the day when the statute shall take effect. Whenever the term "hereafter" occurs, it shall be construed to mean the time after the statute containing the term shall take effect.

Rev. Stat., ch. 129, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 1-206.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-124 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-124
State soil
Status: in_force

The Stuttgart soil series, member of a soil family of fine, smectitic, thermic albaquultic hapludalfs, is designated and declared as the official Arkansas state soil. Acts 1997, No. 890, § 1.

The Stuttgart soil series, member of a soil family of fine, smectitic, thermic albaquultic hapludalfs, is designated and declared as the official Arkansas state soil.

Acts 1997, No. 890, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-126 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-126
State butterfly
Status: in_force

(a) The Diana fritillary butterfly is designated the official butterfly of the State of Arkansas. (b) (1) This section does not require a state agency or office to republish a publication or brochure in order to list or display the state butterfly. (2) A state agency or office may include the information concerning the state butterfly in future publications or brochures or in a scheduled update to a publication or brochure. (c) This section does not grant a protected status to the Diana fritillary butterfly. Acts 2007, No. 156, § 1; 2009, No. 249, § 1.

(a) The Diana fritillary butterfly is designated the official butterfly of the State of Arkansas.

(b) (1) This section does not require a state agency or office to republish a publication or brochure in order to list or display the state butterfly. (2) A state agency or office may include the information concerning the state butterfly in future publications or brochures or in a scheduled update to a publication or brochure.

(1) This section does not require a state agency or office to republish a publication or brochure in order to list or display the state butterfly.

(2) A state agency or office may include the information concerning the state butterfly in future publications or brochures or in a scheduled update to a publication or brochure.

(c) This section does not grant a protected status to the Diana fritillary butterfly.

Acts 2007, No. 156, § 1; 2009, No. 249, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-118 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-118
State bird
Status: in_force

The mockingbird is declared and everywhere recognized as the state bird of the State of Arkansas. House Concurrent Resolution No. 22, Acts 1929.

The mockingbird is declared and everywhere recognized as the state bird of the State of Arkansas.

House Concurrent Resolution No. 22, Acts 1929.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-116 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 1-2-116
Amendments to Code
Status: in_force

(a) All acts enacted after December 31, 1987, of a general and permanent nature shall be enacted as amendments to this Code. No local, private, or temporary acts or provisions and no provisions appropriating funds shall be enacted as amendments to this Code. If the subject matter of any law is already generally embodied in one of the titles of this Code or can be appropriately classified therein, that new law shall be enacted as an amendment to that title of the Code. If it is not possible to classify the subject matter of a new law in an existing title, a new title shall be enacted containing the new law as a chapter or chapters, each chapter to contain a proper designation and descriptive name or heading, as provided in subsection (c) of this section. (b) A new title shall be created only as a last resort and only when it would be unreasonable to include the new law in an existing title. If a new title is created, it shall be given a name and a number sequentially following that of the last title number. New titles shall be given names which are broad and comprehensive in scope so that each will accommodate the greatest number of new laws having related subject matter. (c) The reserved sections, subchapters, chapters, and subtitles are for the purpose of accommodating future growth and expansion of the law, thereby permitting the insertion in the Code of new laws in their most logical positions with respect to existing related laws. When a new unit is enacted it shall be given a name, which shall be sufficiently broad and comprehensive to describe generally its subject matter, and a number designating its position within a title. The name is not to be confused with the title of a bill. (d) A unit should be repealed, as distinct from amended, when an outright repeal thereof is intended or when the subject matter of the proposed new law is more than a mere amendment or revision of the old unit. (e) When sections of this Code are amended, the descriptive headings or catchlines immediately preceding or within them need not be amended. When new sections are enacted, descriptive headings or catchlines need not be enacted to accompany them except that any desired changes in the section numbers contained in the headings or catchlines shall be made by specific statutory amendments of the numbers and new sections shall be assigned proper title section numbers by the law which enacts them. (f) In the enactment of new laws, the plan, scheme, style, format, arrangement, and classification of this Code shall be followed as closely as possible with the result that the Code and all amendments to it will compose a harmonious entity containing all the laws of the State of Arkansas of a general and permanent nature. Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.

(a) All acts enacted after December 31, 1987, of a general and permanent nature shall be enacted as amendments to this Code. No local, private, or temporary acts or provisions and no provisions appropriating funds shall be enacted as amendments to this Code. If the subject matter of any law is already generally embodied in one of the titles of this Code or can be appropriately classified therein, that new law shall be enacted as an amendment to that title of the Code. If it is not possible to classify the subject matter of a new law in an existing title, a new title shall be enacted containing the new law as a chapter or chapters, each chapter to contain a proper designation and descriptive name or heading, as provided in subsection (c) of this section.

(b) A new title shall be created only as a last resort and only when it would be unreasonable to include the new law in an existing title. If a new title is created, it shall be given a name and a number sequentially following that of the last title number. New titles shall be given names which are broad and comprehensive in scope so that each will accommodate the greatest number of new laws having related subject matter.

(c) The reserved sections, subchapters, chapters, and subtitles are for the purpose of accommodating future growth and expansion of the law, thereby permitting the insertion in the Code of new laws in their most logical positions with respect to existing related laws. When a new unit is enacted it shall be given a name, which shall be sufficiently broad and comprehensive to describe generally its subject matter, and a number designating its position within a title. The name is not to be confused with the title of a bill.

(d) A unit should be repealed, as distinct from amended, when an outright repeal thereof is intended or when the subject matter of the proposed new law is more than a mere amendment or revision of the old unit.

(e) When sections of this Code are amended, the descriptive headings or catchlines immediately preceding or within them need not be amended. When new sections are enacted, descriptive headings or catchlines need not be enacted to accompany them except that any desired changes in the section numbers contained in the headings or catchlines shall be made by specific statutory amendments of the numbers and new sections shall be assigned proper title section numbers by the law which enacts them.

(f) In the enactment of new laws, the plan, scheme, style, format, arrangement, and classification of this Code shall be followed as closely as possible with the result that the Code and all amendments to it will compose a harmonious entity containing all the laws of the State of Arkansas of a general and permanent nature.

Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-106 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 1-2-106
Adoption of Code not to validate constitutionally invalid acts
Status: in_force

The adoption of this Code shall not validate an act or validate any section or part of a section of an act, which act or section or part of a section of an act is constitutionally invalid. Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.

The adoption of this Code shall not validate an act or validate any section or part of a section of an act, which act or section or part of a section of an act is constitutionally invalid.

Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-115 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-115
State fruit and vegetable
Status: in_force

It is found and determined by the General Assembly that the South Arkansas Vine Ripe Pink Tomato has a taste, texture, appearance, and aroma second to none and that the tomato is botanically a fruit and used as a vegetable. It is further determined by the General Assembly that Arkansas does not have a state fruit or a state vegetable. Therefore, the South Arkansas Vine Ripe Pink Tomato shall be the official state fruit and the official state vegetable. Acts 1987, No. 255, § 1.

It is found and determined by the General Assembly that the South Arkansas Vine Ripe Pink Tomato has a taste, texture, appearance, and aroma second to none and that the tomato is botanically a fruit and used as a vegetable. It is further determined by the General Assembly that Arkansas does not have a state fruit or a state vegetable. Therefore, the South Arkansas Vine Ripe Pink Tomato shall be the official state fruit and the official state vegetable.

Acts 1987, No. 255, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-5-119 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 1-5-119
Sultana Disaster Remembrance Day
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) The steamboat Sultana was launched from the John Litherbury Shipyard in Cincinnati, Ohio, in February 1863 as one of the largest and best business steamers ever constructed; (2) Its capacity of three hundred seventy-six (376) passengers and crew members attracted the United States Army to commandeer it for use as a supply and soldier transport vessel during the Civil War; (3) The United States Army chartered the Sultana at Vicksburg, Mississippi, to transport over two thousand three hundred (2,300) passengers, including over two thousand (2,000) recently released Union prisoners of war from the Andersonville and Cahaba prisons in the South back home to the North; (4) On April 26, 1865, the Sultana stopped at Helena, Arkansas, the location at which photographer Thomas W. Bankes took the only photograph in existence of the grossly overcrowded vessel and its doomed passengers; (5) (A) At 2:00 a.m. on April 27, 1865, the Sultana's boiler system erupted in a massive explosion just seven (7) miles north of Memphis, Tennessee, causing a conflagration of fire and flying shrapnel and the venting of deadly steam that resulted in over two thousand (2,000) casualties, of which more than one thousand two hundred (1,200) died from the explosion itself. (B) Nearly seven hundred (700) more individuals were dragged to safety over several hours and taken to five (5) Memphis hospitals, with many perishing later from injuries, burns, and exposure to the frigid Mississippi River floodwaters; (6) Several Crittenden County, Arkansas, citizens were officially credited with saving dozens of lives that night by wading into the flooded Mississippi River to retrieve victims of the tragedy as they floated downriver; (7) The event was made all the more tragic by evidence of greed, corruption, malfeasance in office, and dereliction of officer duty, as noted by a following United States Army investigation into the disaster; (8) The event occurred in the Mound City, Arkansas, and Marion, Arkansas, areas of the Mississippi River, places where the remains of the Sultana and its lost souls still rest today and where Arkansas citizens were the saviors of many survivors that night; (9) The United States House of Representatives passed a resolution in 2009 acknowledging the explosion of the SS Sultana as the greatest maritime disaster in United States history; and (10) The lives and service of all the soldiers, passengers, and local citizens involved in the tragedy are currently honored and recognized with a temporary exhibit of Sultana artifacts in Marion, Arkansas, with plans for a permanent Sultana Disaster Museum by 2020 in Marion, Arkansas. (b) April 27 each year shall be known as "Sultana Disaster Remembrance Day" to commemorate Arkansas's role in the greatest maritime disaster in United States history. (c) Sultana Disaster Remembrance Day is not a legal holiday but is a memorial day to be commemorated by the issuance of an appropriate proclamation by the Governor. Added by Act 2019, No. 791,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) The steamboat Sultana was launched from the John Litherbury Shipyard in Cincinnati, Ohio, in February 1863 as one of the largest and best business steamers ever constructed; (2) Its capacity of three hundred seventy-six (376) passengers and crew members attracted the United States Army to commandeer it for use as a supply and soldier transport vessel during the Civil War; (3) The United States Army chartered the Sultana at Vicksburg, Mississippi, to transport over two thousand three hundred (2,300) passengers, including over two thousand (2,000) recently released Union prisoners of war from the Andersonville and Cahaba prisons in the South back home to the North; (4) On April 26, 1865, the Sultana stopped at Helena, Arkansas, the location at which photographer Thomas W. Bankes took the only photograph in existence of the grossly overcrowded vessel and its doomed passengers; (5) (A) At 2:00 a.m. on April 27, 1865, the Sultana's boiler system erupted in a massive explosion just seven (7) miles north of Memphis, Tennessee, causing a conflagration of fire and flying shrapnel and the venting of deadly steam that resulted in over two thousand (2,000) casualties, of which more than one thousand two hundred (1,200) died from the explosion itself. (B) Nearly seven hundred (700) more individuals were dragged to safety over several hours and taken to five (5) Memphis hospitals, with many perishing later from injuries, burns, and exposure to the frigid Mississippi River floodwaters; (6) Several Crittenden County, Arkansas, citizens were officially credited with saving dozens of lives that night by wading into the flooded Mississippi River to retrieve victims of the tragedy as they floated downriver; (7) The event was made all the more tragic by evidence of greed, corruption, malfeasance in office, and dereliction of officer duty, as noted by a following United States Army investigation into the disaster; (8) The event occurred in the Mound City, Arkansas, and Marion, Arkansas, areas of the Mississippi River, places where the remains of the Sultana and its lost souls still rest today and where Arkansas citizens were the saviors of many survivors that night; (9) The United States House of Representatives passed a resolution in 2009 acknowledging the explosion of the SS Sultana as the greatest maritime disaster in United States history; and (10) The lives and service of all the soldiers, passengers, and local citizens involved in the tragedy are currently honored and recognized with a temporary exhibit of Sultana artifacts in Marion, Arkansas, with plans for a permanent Sultana Disaster Museum by 2020 in Marion, Arkansas.

(1) The steamboat Sultana was launched from the John Litherbury Shipyard in Cincinnati, Ohio, in February 1863 as one of the largest and best business steamers ever constructed;

(2) Its capacity of three hundred seventy-six (376) passengers and crew members attracted the United States Army to commandeer it for use as a supply and soldier transport vessel during the Civil War;

(3) The United States Army chartered the Sultana at Vicksburg, Mississippi, to transport over two thousand three hundred (2,300) passengers, including over two thousand (2,000) recently released Union prisoners of war from the Andersonville and Cahaba prisons in the South back home to the North;

(4) On April 26, 1865, the Sultana stopped at Helena, Arkansas, the location at which photographer Thomas W. Bankes took the only photograph in existence of the grossly overcrowded vessel and its doomed passengers;

(5) (A) At 2:00 a.m. on April 27, 1865, the Sultana's boiler system erupted in a massive explosion just seven (7) miles north of Memphis, Tennessee, causing a conflagration of fire and flying shrapnel and the venting of deadly steam that resulted in over two thousand (2,000) casualties, of which more than one thousand two hundred (1,200) died from the explosion itself. (B) Nearly seven hundred (700) more individuals were dragged to safety over several hours and taken to five (5) Memphis hospitals, with many perishing later from injuries, burns, and exposure to the frigid Mississippi River floodwaters;

(A) At 2:00 a.m. on April 27, 1865, the Sultana's boiler system erupted in a massive explosion just seven (7) miles north of Memphis, Tennessee, causing a conflagration of fire and flying shrapnel and the venting of deadly steam that resulted in over two thousand (2,000) casualties, of which more than one thousand two hundred (1,200) died from the explosion itself.

(B) Nearly seven hundred (700) more individuals were dragged to safety over several hours and taken to five (5) Memphis hospitals, with many perishing later from injuries, burns, and exposure to the frigid Mississippi River floodwaters;

(6) Several Crittenden County, Arkansas, citizens were officially credited with saving dozens of lives that night by wading into the flooded Mississippi River to retrieve victims of the tragedy as they floated downriver;

(7) The event was made all the more tragic by evidence of greed, corruption, malfeasance in office, and dereliction of officer duty, as noted by a following United States Army investigation into the disaster;

(8) The event occurred in the Mound City, Arkansas, and Marion, Arkansas, areas of the Mississippi River, places where the remains of the Sultana and its lost souls still rest today and where Arkansas citizens were the saviors of many survivors that night;

(9) The United States House of Representatives passed a resolution in 2009 acknowledging the explosion of the SS Sultana as the greatest maritime disaster in United States history; and

(10) The lives and service of all the soldiers, passengers, and local citizens involved in the tragedy are currently honored and recognized with a temporary exhibit of Sultana artifacts in Marion, Arkansas, with plans for a permanent Sultana Disaster Museum by 2020 in Marion, Arkansas.

(b) April 27 each year shall be known as "Sultana Disaster Remembrance Day" to commemorate Arkansas's role in the greatest maritime disaster in United States history.

(c) Sultana Disaster Remembrance Day is not a legal holiday but is a memorial day to be commemorated by the issuance of an appropriate proclamation by the Governor.

Added by Act 2019, No. 791,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-124 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 1-2-124
Respectful language - Disabilities - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The General Assembly recognizes that language used in reference to individuals with disabilities shapes and reflects society's attitudes toward people with disabilities. Many of the terms currently used demean the humanity and natural condition of having a disability. Certain terms are demeaning and create an invisible barrier to inclusion as equal community members. (2) The General Assembly finds it necessary to clarify preferred language for new and revised laws and administrative rules by requiring the use of terminology that puts the person before the disability. (b) (1) In any bill or resolution, the Bureau of Legislative Research shall avoid all references to: (A) "Disabled"; (B) "Developmentally disabled"; (C) "Mentally disabled"; (D) "Mentally ill"; (E) "Mentally retarded"; (F) "Handicapped"; (G) "Cripple"; and (H) "Crippled". (2) The Arkansas Code Revision Commission shall change such references in any existing statute or resolution as sections including these references are republished or otherwise amended by law. (3) The Bureau of Legislative Research and the Arkansas Code Revision Commission shall replace the inappropriate terms in subdivision (b)(1) of this section with the following terms: (A) "Individuals with disabilities"; (B) "Individuals with developmental disabilities"; (C) "Individuals with mental illness"; and (D) "Individuals with intellectual disabilities". (c) (1) In any administrative rule, a state agency shall avoid the inappropriate terms in subdivision (b)(1) of this section and shall use the terms in subdivision (b)(3) of this section. (2) The Bureau of Legislative Research shall: (A) Replace in the Code of Arkansas Rules the inappropriate terms in subdivision (b)(1) of this section with the terms in subdivision (b)(3) of this section when: (i) A section of the Code of Arkansas Rules is created or amended and the state agency did not make the change during the promulgation process; or (ii) The Bureau of Legislative Research identifies in a section of the Code of Arkansas Rules an inappropriate term in subdivision (b)(1) of this section; and (B) Consult with the state agency that promulgated the section of the Code of Arkansas Rules that contains the inappropriate term in subdivision (b)(1) of this section when making the change. (3) If a state agency identifies a use of an inappropriate term under subdivision (b)(1) of this section in a rule, the state agency shall: (A) Promulgate a revision to the rule to replace the inappropriate term with a term under subdivision (b)(3) of this section; and (B) Request the Bureau of Legislative Research to make the change in the Code of Arkansas Rules under subdivision (c)(2) of this section. (4) As used in this subsection, "state agency" means any office, board, commission, department, council, bureau, or other agency of state government having authority by statute enacted by the General Assembly to promulgate or enforce administrative rules. (d) A statute, resolution, or rule is not invalid because it does not comply with this section. Amended by Act 2021, No. 64,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 377,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2007, No. 515, § 1; 2009, No. 975, § 1; 2011, No. 98, § 1.

(a) (1) The General Assembly recognizes that language used in reference to individuals with disabilities shapes and reflects society's attitudes toward people with disabilities. Many of the terms currently used demean the humanity and natural condition of having a disability. Certain terms are demeaning and create an invisible barrier to inclusion as equal community members. (2) The General Assembly finds it necessary to clarify preferred language for new and revised laws and administrative rules by requiring the use of terminology that puts the person before the disability.

(1) The General Assembly recognizes that language used in reference to individuals with disabilities shapes and reflects society's attitudes toward people with disabilities. Many of the terms currently used demean the humanity and natural condition of having a disability. Certain terms are demeaning and create an invisible barrier to inclusion as equal community members.

(2) The General Assembly finds it necessary to clarify preferred language for new and revised laws and administrative rules by requiring the use of terminology that puts the person before the disability.

(b) (1) In any bill or resolution, the Bureau of Legislative Research shall avoid all references to: (A) "Disabled"; (B) "Developmentally disabled"; (C) "Mentally disabled"; (D) "Mentally ill"; (E) "Mentally retarded"; (F) "Handicapped"; (G) "Cripple"; and (H) "Crippled". (2) The Arkansas Code Revision Commission shall change such references in any existing statute or resolution as sections including these references are republished or otherwise amended by law. (3) The Bureau of Legislative Research and the Arkansas Code Revision Commission shall replace the inappropriate terms in subdivision (b)(1) of this section with the following terms: (A) "Individuals with disabilities"; (B) "Individuals with developmental disabilities"; (C) "Individuals with mental illness"; and (D) "Individuals with intellectual disabilities".

(1) In any bill or resolution, the Bureau of Legislative Research shall avoid all references to: (A) "Disabled"; (B) "Developmentally disabled"; (C) "Mentally disabled"; (D) "Mentally ill"; (E) "Mentally retarded"; (F) "Handicapped"; (G) "Cripple"; and (H) "Crippled".

(A) "Disabled";

(B) "Developmentally disabled";

(C) "Mentally disabled";

(D) "Mentally ill";

(E) "Mentally retarded";

(F) "Handicapped";

(G) "Cripple"; and

(H) "Crippled".

(2) The Arkansas Code Revision Commission shall change such references in any existing statute or resolution as sections including these references are republished or otherwise amended by law.

(3) The Bureau of Legislative Research and the Arkansas Code Revision Commission shall replace the inappropriate terms in subdivision (b)(1) of this section with the following terms: (A) "Individuals with disabilities"; (B) "Individuals with developmental disabilities"; (C) "Individuals with mental illness"; and (D) "Individuals with intellectual disabilities".

(A) "Individuals with disabilities";

(B) "Individuals with developmental disabilities";

(C) "Individuals with mental illness"; and

(D) "Individuals with intellectual disabilities".

(c) (1) In any administrative rule, a state agency shall avoid the inappropriate terms in subdivision (b)(1) of this section and shall use the terms in subdivision (b)(3) of this section. (2) The Bureau of Legislative Research shall: (A) Replace in the Code of Arkansas Rules the inappropriate terms in subdivision (b)(1) of this section with the terms in subdivision (b)(3) of this section when: (i) A section of the Code of Arkansas Rules is created or amended and the state agency did not make the change during the promulgation process; or (ii) The Bureau of Legislative Research identifies in a section of the Code of Arkansas Rules an inappropriate term in subdivision (b)(1) of this section; and (B) Consult with the state agency that promulgated the section of the Code of Arkansas Rules that contains the inappropriate term in subdivision (b)(1) of this section when making the change. (3) If a state agency identifies a use of an inappropriate term under subdivision (b)(1) of this section in a rule, the state agency shall: (A) Promulgate a revision to the rule to replace the inappropriate term with a term under subdivision (b)(3) of this section; and (B) Request the Bureau of Legislative Research to make the change in the Code of Arkansas Rules under subdivision (c)(2) of this section. (4) As used in this subsection, "state agency" means any office, board, commission, department, council, bureau, or other agency of state government having authority by statute enacted by the General Assembly to promulgate or enforce administrative rules.

(1) In any administrative rule, a state agency shall avoid the inappropriate terms in subdivision (b)(1) of this section and shall use the terms in subdivision (b)(3) of this section.

(2) The Bureau of Legislative Research shall: (A) Replace in the Code of Arkansas Rules the inappropriate terms in subdivision (b)(1) of this section with the terms in subdivision (b)(3) of this section when: (i) A section of the Code of Arkansas Rules is created or amended and the state agency did not make the change during the promulgation process; or (ii) The Bureau of Legislative Research identifies in a section of the Code of Arkansas Rules an inappropriate term in subdivision (b)(1) of this section; and (B) Consult with the state agency that promulgated the section of the Code of Arkansas Rules that contains the inappropriate term in subdivision (b)(1) of this section when making the change.

(A) Replace in the Code of Arkansas Rules the inappropriate terms in subdivision (b)(1) of this section with the terms in subdivision (b)(3) of this section when: (i) A section of the Code of Arkansas Rules is created or amended and the state agency did not make the change during the promulgation process; or (ii) The Bureau of Legislative Research identifies in a section of the Code of Arkansas Rules an inappropriate term in subdivision (b)(1) of this section; and

(i) A section of the Code of Arkansas Rules is created or amended and the state agency did not make the change during the promulgation process; or

(ii) The Bureau of Legislative Research identifies in a section of the Code of Arkansas Rules an inappropriate term in subdivision (b)(1) of this section; and

(B) Consult with the state agency that promulgated the section of the Code of Arkansas Rules that contains the inappropriate term in subdivision (b)(1) of this section when making the change.

(3) If a state agency identifies a use of an inappropriate term under subdivision (b)(1) of this section in a rule, the state agency shall: (A) Promulgate a revision to the rule to replace the inappropriate term with a term under subdivision (b)(3) of this section; and (B) Request the Bureau of Legislative Research to make the change in the Code of Arkansas Rules under subdivision (c)(2) of this section.

(A) Promulgate a revision to the rule to replace the inappropriate term with a term under subdivision (b)(3) of this section; and

(B) Request the Bureau of Legislative Research to make the change in the Code of Arkansas Rules under subdivision (c)(2) of this section.

(4) As used in this subsection, "state agency" means any office, board, commission, department, council, bureau, or other agency of state government having authority by statute enacted by the General Assembly to promulgate or enforce administrative rules.

(d) A statute, resolution, or rule is not invalid because it does not comply with this section.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 64,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 377,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2007, No. 515, § 1; 2009, No. 975, § 1; 2011, No. 98, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-119 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-119
State tree
Status: in_force

The pine tree is declared and everywhere recognized as the state tree of the State of Arkansas. House Concurrent Resolution No. 2, Acts 1939.

The pine tree is declared and everywhere recognized as the state tree of the State of Arkansas.

House Concurrent Resolution No. 2, Acts 1939.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-1-103 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-1-103
Application of foreign law, legal code, or system - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Court" means any court, tribunal board, administrative agency, or other adjudicative or enforcement authority of this state; (2) (A) "Foreign law, legal code, or system" means any law, legal code, or system of a jurisdiction outside of any state or territory of the United States, including without limitation international organizations and tribunals, applied by that jurisdiction's courts, administrative bodies, or other formal or informal tribunals. (B) "Foreign law, legal code, or system" does not mean any laws of the Native American tribes in this state; and (3) "Religious organization" means a church, seminary, synagogue, temple, mosque, religious order, religious corporation, association, or society with an identity that is distinctive in terms of common religious creed, beliefs, doctrines, practices, or rituals of any faith or denomination, including any organization qualifying as a church or religious organization under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) or 26 U.S.C. § 501(d) . (b) A court ruling or decision violates the public policy of this state and is void and unenforceable if the court bases its ruling or decision in the matter at issue in whole or in part on any foreign law, legal code, or system that does not grant the parties affected by the ruling or decision one (1) or more of the following fundamental rights, liberties, and privileges granted under the Arkansas Constitution or the United States Constitution: (1) The right to due process; (2) The right to equal protection; (3) Freedom of religion; (4) Freedom of speech; (5) Freedom of the press; (6) The right to keep and bear arms; (7) The right to privacy; or (8) The right to marry, as "marriage" is defined by the Arkansas Constitution, to the extent that the definition of marriage does not conflict with federal law or a holding by the United States Supreme Court. (c) A contract or contractual provision, if severable, that provides for the choice of a foreign law, legal code, or system to govern some or all of the disputes between the parties adjudicated by a court of law or by an arbitration panel arising from the contract mutually agreed upon violates the public policy of Arkansas and is void and unenforceable if the foreign law, legal code, or system chosen includes or incorporates any substantive or procedural law, as applied to the dispute at issue, that does not grant the parties one (1) or more of the following fundamental rights, liberties, and privileges granted under the Arkansas Constitution or the United States Constitution: (1) The right to due process; (2) The right to equal protection; (3) Freedom of religion; (4) Freedom of speech; (5) Freedom of the press; (6) The right to keep and bear arms; (7) The right to privacy; or (8) The right to marry, as "marriage" is defined by the Arkansas Constitution, to the extent that the definition of marriage does not conflict with federal law or a holding by the United States Supreme Court. (d) (1) A contract or contractual provision, if severable, that provides for a jurisdiction for purposes of granting the courts or arbitration panels personal jurisdiction over the parties to adjudicate any disputes between parties arising from the contract mutually agreed upon violates the public policy of Arkansas and is void and unenforceable if the jurisdiction chosen includes any foreign law, legal code, or system, as applied to the dispute at issue, that does not grant the parties one (1) or more of the following fundamental rights, liberties, and privileges granted under the Arkansas Constitution or the United States Constitution: (A) The right to due process; (B) The right to equal protection; (C) Freedom of religion; (D) Freedom of speech; (E) Freedom of the press; (F) The right to keep and bear arms; (G) The right to privacy; or (H) The right to marry, as "marriage" is defined by the Arkansas Constitution, to the extent that the definition of marriage does not conflict with federal law or a holding by the United States Supreme Court. (2) If a resident of Arkansas who is subject to personal jurisdiction in Arkansas seeks to maintain litigation, arbitration, agency, or similarly binding proceedings in this state and if the courts of this state find that granting a claim of forum non conveniens or a related claim violates or would likely violate the fundamental rights, liberties, and privileges granted under the Arkansas Constitution or the United States Constitution of the nonclaimant in the foreign forum with respect to the matter in dispute, then it is the public policy of Arkansas that the claim be denied. (e) Without prejudice to any legal right, this section does not apply to a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, business association, or other legal entity that contracts to subject itself to a foreign law, legal code, or system. (f) (1) A court or arbitrator shall not interpret this section to limit the right of any person to the free exercise of religion as guaranteed by Arkansas Constitution, Article 2, §§ 24-26, and the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. (2) A court shall not interpret this section to require or authorize a court to adjudicate or prohibit any religious organization from adjudicating ecclesiastical matters, including without limitation the election, appointment, calling, discipline, dismissal, removal, or excommunication of a member, officer, official, priest, nun, monk, pastor, rabbi, imam, or member of the clergy of the religious organization, or the determination or interpretation of the doctrine of the religious organization if adjudication by a court would violate Arkansas Constitution, Article 2, §§ 24-26 or the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. (g) This section shall not be interpreted by any court to conflict with any federal treaty or other international agreement to which the United States is a party to the extent that the federal treaty or international agreement preempts or is superior to state law on the matter at issue. Added by Act 2017, No. 980,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Court" means any court, tribunal board, administrative agency, or other adjudicative or enforcement authority of this state; (2) (A) "Foreign law, legal code, or system" means any law, legal code, or system of a jurisdiction outside of any state or territory of the United States, including without limitation international organizations and tribunals, applied by that jurisdiction's courts, administrative bodies, or other formal or informal tribunals. (B) "Foreign law, legal code, or system" does not mean any laws of the Native American tribes in this state; and (3) "Religious organization" means a church, seminary, synagogue, temple, mosque, religious order, religious corporation, association, or society with an identity that is distinctive in terms of common religious creed, beliefs, doctrines, practices, or rituals of any faith or denomination, including any organization qualifying as a church or religious organization under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) or 26 U.S.C. § 501(d) .

(1) "Court" means any court, tribunal board, administrative agency, or other adjudicative or enforcement authority of this state;

(2) (A) "Foreign law, legal code, or system" means any law, legal code, or system of a jurisdiction outside of any state or territory of the United States, including without limitation international organizations and tribunals, applied by that jurisdiction's courts, administrative bodies, or other formal or informal tribunals. (B) "Foreign law, legal code, or system" does not mean any laws of the Native American tribes in this state; and

(A) "Foreign law, legal code, or system" means any law, legal code, or system of a jurisdiction outside of any state or territory of the United States, including without limitation international organizations and tribunals, applied by that jurisdiction's courts, administrative bodies, or other formal or informal tribunals.

(B) "Foreign law, legal code, or system" does not mean any laws of the Native American tribes in this state; and

(3) "Religious organization" means a church, seminary, synagogue, temple, mosque, religious order, religious corporation, association, or society with an identity that is distinctive in terms of common religious creed, beliefs, doctrines, practices, or rituals of any faith or denomination, including any organization qualifying as a church or religious organization under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) or 26 U.S.C. § 501(d) .

(b) A court ruling or decision violates the public policy of this state and is void and unenforceable if the court bases its ruling or decision in the matter at issue in whole or in part on any foreign law, legal code, or system that does not grant the parties affected by the ruling or decision one (1) or more of the following fundamental rights, liberties, and privileges granted under the Arkansas Constitution or the United States Constitution: (1) The right to due process; (2) The right to equal protection; (3) Freedom of religion; (4) Freedom of speech; (5) Freedom of the press; (6) The right to keep and bear arms; (7) The right to privacy; or (8) The right to marry, as "marriage" is defined by the Arkansas Constitution, to the extent that the definition of marriage does not conflict with federal law or a holding by the United States Supreme Court.

(1) The right to due process;

(2) The right to equal protection;

(3) Freedom of religion;

(4) Freedom of speech;

(5) Freedom of the press;

(6) The right to keep and bear arms;

(7) The right to privacy; or

(8) The right to marry, as "marriage" is defined by the Arkansas Constitution, to the extent that the definition of marriage does not conflict with federal law or a holding by the United States Supreme Court.

(c) A contract or contractual provision, if severable, that provides for the choice of a foreign law, legal code, or system to govern some or all of the disputes between the parties adjudicated by a court of law or by an arbitration panel arising from the contract mutually agreed upon violates the public policy of Arkansas and is void and unenforceable if the foreign law, legal code, or system chosen includes or incorporates any substantive or procedural law, as applied to the dispute at issue, that does not grant the parties one (1) or more of the following fundamental rights, liberties, and privileges granted under the Arkansas Constitution or the United States Constitution: (1) The right to due process; (2) The right to equal protection; (3) Freedom of religion; (4) Freedom of speech; (5) Freedom of the press; (6) The right to keep and bear arms; (7) The right to privacy; or (8) The right to marry, as "marriage" is defined by the Arkansas Constitution, to the extent that the definition of marriage does not conflict with federal law or a holding by the United States Supreme Court.

(1) The right to due process;

(2) The right to equal protection;

(3) Freedom of religion;

(4) Freedom of speech;

(5) Freedom of the press;

(6) The right to keep and bear arms;

(7) The right to privacy; or

(8) The right to marry, as "marriage" is defined by the Arkansas Constitution, to the extent that the definition of marriage does not conflict with federal law or a holding by the United States Supreme Court.

(d) (1) A contract or contractual provision, if severable, that provides for a jurisdiction for purposes of granting the courts or arbitration panels personal jurisdiction over the parties to adjudicate any disputes between parties arising from the contract mutually agreed upon violates the public policy of Arkansas and is void and unenforceable if the jurisdiction chosen includes any foreign law, legal code, or system, as applied to the dispute at issue, that does not grant the parties one (1) or more of the following fundamental rights, liberties, and privileges granted under the Arkansas Constitution or the United States Constitution: (A) The right to due process; (B) The right to equal protection; (C) Freedom of religion; (D) Freedom of speech; (E) Freedom of the press; (F) The right to keep and bear arms; (G) The right to privacy; or (H) The right to marry, as "marriage" is defined by the Arkansas Constitution, to the extent that the definition of marriage does not conflict with federal law or a holding by the United States Supreme Court. (2) If a resident of Arkansas who is subject to personal jurisdiction in Arkansas seeks to maintain litigation, arbitration, agency, or similarly binding proceedings in this state and if the courts of this state find that granting a claim of forum non conveniens or a related claim violates or would likely violate the fundamental rights, liberties, and privileges granted under the Arkansas Constitution or the United States Constitution of the nonclaimant in the foreign forum with respect to the matter in dispute, then it is the public policy of Arkansas that the claim be denied.

(1) A contract or contractual provision, if severable, that provides for a jurisdiction for purposes of granting the courts or arbitration panels personal jurisdiction over the parties to adjudicate any disputes between parties arising from the contract mutually agreed upon violates the public policy of Arkansas and is void and unenforceable if the jurisdiction chosen includes any foreign law, legal code, or system, as applied to the dispute at issue, that does not grant the parties one (1) or more of the following fundamental rights, liberties, and privileges granted under the Arkansas Constitution or the United States Constitution: (A) The right to due process; (B) The right to equal protection; (C) Freedom of religion; (D) Freedom of speech; (E) Freedom of the press; (F) The right to keep and bear arms; (G) The right to privacy; or (H) The right to marry, as "marriage" is defined by the Arkansas Constitution, to the extent that the definition of marriage does not conflict with federal law or a holding by the United States Supreme Court.

(A) The right to due process;

(B) The right to equal protection;

(C) Freedom of religion;

(D) Freedom of speech;

(E) Freedom of the press;

(F) The right to keep and bear arms;

(G) The right to privacy; or

(H) The right to marry, as "marriage" is defined by the Arkansas Constitution, to the extent that the definition of marriage does not conflict with federal law or a holding by the United States Supreme Court.

(2) If a resident of Arkansas who is subject to personal jurisdiction in Arkansas seeks to maintain litigation, arbitration, agency, or similarly binding proceedings in this state and if the courts of this state find that granting a claim of forum non conveniens or a related claim violates or would likely violate the fundamental rights, liberties, and privileges granted under the Arkansas Constitution or the United States Constitution of the nonclaimant in the foreign forum with respect to the matter in dispute, then it is the public policy of Arkansas that the claim be denied.

(e) Without prejudice to any legal right, this section does not apply to a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, business association, or other legal entity that contracts to subject itself to a foreign law, legal code, or system.

(f) (1) A court or arbitrator shall not interpret this section to limit the right of any person to the free exercise of religion as guaranteed by Arkansas Constitution, Article 2, §§ 24-26, and the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. (2) A court shall not interpret this section to require or authorize a court to adjudicate or prohibit any religious organization from adjudicating ecclesiastical matters, including without limitation the election, appointment, calling, discipline, dismissal, removal, or excommunication of a member, officer, official, priest, nun, monk, pastor, rabbi, imam, or member of the clergy of the religious organization, or the determination or interpretation of the doctrine of the religious organization if adjudication by a court would violate Arkansas Constitution, Article 2, §§ 24-26 or the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.

(1) A court or arbitrator shall not interpret this section to limit the right of any person to the free exercise of religion as guaranteed by Arkansas Constitution, Article 2, §§ 24-26, and the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.

(2) A court shall not interpret this section to require or authorize a court to adjudicate or prohibit any religious organization from adjudicating ecclesiastical matters, including without limitation the election, appointment, calling, discipline, dismissal, removal, or excommunication of a member, officer, official, priest, nun, monk, pastor, rabbi, imam, or member of the clergy of the religious organization, or the determination or interpretation of the doctrine of the religious organization if adjudication by a court would violate Arkansas Constitution, Article 2, §§ 24-26 or the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.

(g) This section shall not be interpreted by any court to conflict with any federal treaty or other international agreement to which the United States is a party to the extent that the federal treaty or international agreement preempts or is superior to state law on the matter at issue.

Added by Act 2017, No. 980,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-303 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 3 / Section 1-2-303
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Arkansas Code Revision Commission from time to time shall arrange for the publication of compilations, recompilations, revisions, codifications, or recodifications of or cumulative or noncumulative supplements to the statutes of Arkansas. (2) The commission shall arrange for the solicitation and receipt of competitive bids for all these publications on such terms as it deems reasonable. (3) Specifications for the publications shall be drawn under the supervision of and subject to approval by the commission. (4) (A) Contracts shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, taking into consideration, among other things, estimated time of performance, quality of work, probability of timely and adequate performance, and experience of the company regarding the services sought by the commission. (B) If the best interests of the state would be served, any and all bids submitted to the commission regarding any publication project may be rejected, and the commission may negotiate any necessary contract with the party most qualified to perform the services sought by the commission. (5) (A) The price at which publications under this section shall be sold shall be fixed from time to time by the commission. (B) If the commission enters into a contract with a publisher for any publication, the price at which the publication under the contract shall be sold shall be fixed from time to time by agreement between the commission and the publisher. (6) Supplements and replacement volumes published under the supervision of the commission shall be prima facie evidence of the law contained in the supplements and replacement volumes. (b) In the commission's discretion and subject to the provisions and requirements of § 19-4-1109 , the commission may enter into contracts for professional services to the commission, which contracts may include, but are not limited to, the purposes of: (1) (A) Creating and maintaining up-to-date continuing computerized database banks of the statutes of Arkansas by use of magnetic tape or other means of photographic or electronic preservation and reproduction systems with facilities for electronic access and retrieval. (B) However, before the commission shall enter into any contract for computerized database banks of the statutes of Arkansas, the commission shall confer with and seek the advice of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Legislative Council, and the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research with respect to the needs and requirements for use of computerized database banks of the statutes of Arkansas: (i) For electronic access and statutory retrieval in connection with a computerized bill drafting and bill processing system; (ii) To meet the needs of the General Assembly and the committees of the General Assembly; and (iii) To assist in the preparation of acts signed by the Governor for printing of the official Acts of Arkansas. (C) The commission shall confer periodically with the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Legislative Council, and the director and shall seek their advice with respect to means of upgrading and improving the computerized database banks to meet the needs and requirements for their respective uses; (2) Providing continuing assistance to the commission in the maintenance of the databases and the appropriate codification of legislation enacted by the General Assembly; (3) Performing those other services which are determined by the commission from time to time to be reasonably required and necessary in order to maintain availability to the State of Arkansas of up-to-date computerized database indices of the statutes of Arkansas and in furtherance of its duties and authority as otherwise provided by this subchapter and by other provisions of law; and (4) Preparing a codification of all the statutes in a proposed code of laws to be presented to the General Assembly for approval and enactment, or, in lieu of a single codification of all of the state's statutes, preparation of recommended codes of a similar subject or nature in proposed titles or chapters of a code for consideration by the General Assembly for enactment from time to time with the overall objective of eventually incorporating all of the state's statutes in a unified codification of those laws. (c) The Code Revisor and other designated personnel of the Bureau of Legislative Research shall assist the commission: (1) To make continual studies and conduct reviews of the common law, statutes, and current judicial decisions of the state in order to identify: (A) Obsolete statutes; (B) Overlapping and duplicating laws; (C) Inequitable or inconsistent laws; (D) Deficiencies in existing laws which contribute to indefiniteness of interpretation of the purpose of those laws or the legislative intent of those laws; (E) Deficiencies in administrative procedures; (F) Defects in practice and procedure; and (G) Deficiencies of due process provisions in the enforcement of the criminal laws of this state; (2) To prepare initial drafts of corrective legislation to be submitted to the commission in advance of each regular session of the General Assembly; and (3) (A) To make studies of the methods, means, and systems used in the various states for the compilation, codification, revision, and publication of the compilations, codifications, or statutes of those states. (B) These studies are to be used by the commission in determining means of improving the codification of the statutes of Arkansas and to prepare recommendations to the General Assembly in regard to the codification of statutes. (d) (1) In exercising the powers and duties imposed upon it by this subchapter, the commission shall not authorize any change in the substance or meaning of any provision of the Arkansas Code or any act of the General Assembly. The bureau shall not change the substance or meaning of any provision of the Arkansas Code or any act of the General Assembly. However, the bureau working under the direction of the commission may: (A) Correct the spelling of words; (B) Change capitalization for the purpose of uniformity; (C) Correct manifest typographical and grammatical errors; (D) Correct manifest errors in references to laws and other documents; (E) Correct manifest errors in internal reference numbers; (F) Substitute the proper Arkansas Code section number, subchapter number, chapter number, subtitle number, title number, or other number or designation for the terms "this act", "the preceding Code section", or any similar words or phrases; (G) Number, renumber, redesignate, and rearrange chapters, subchapters, sections, subsections, and subdivisions, or any combination or portion of chapters, subchapters, sections, subsections, and subdivisions; (H) Change internal reference numbers to agree with renumbered chapters, subchapters, sections, subsections, subdivisions, or portions of chapters, subchapters, sections, subsections, and subdivisions; (I) Substitute the correct calendar date for "the effective date of this act" and other phrases of similar import; (J) Correct inaccurate references to: (i) Funds; (ii) Fund accounts; (iii) The titles of officers; (iv) The names of departments or other agencies of the federal government, the state government, or local governments, and the names of other entities; and (v) The short titles of other laws; (K) Make any other name changes necessary to be consistent with the laws currently in effect; (L) Alphabetize definitions and make any necessary changes to conform the definitions sections to Arkansas Code style and format; (M) Insert or delete hyphens in words to follow correct grammatical usage; (N) Change numerals or symbols to words or vice versa and add figures or words if they are merely repetitions of written words or vice versa for purposes of uniformity and style; (O) Change the form of nouns, pronouns, and verbs for purposes of style and grammar; (P) Correct punctuation; (Q) Correct word usage; (R) Change gender-specific language to gender-neutral language; and (S) Remove obsolete language. (2) Except as provided in subdivision (d)(1) of this section, the wording, punctuation, and format of sections of acts shall appear in the Arkansas Code exactly as enacted by the General Assembly. (3) No law may be removed from the Arkansas Code unless specifically repealed by the General Assembly. (4) Sections of acts shall not be combined into the same Arkansas Code section unless they are identical or they specifically amend the same Arkansas Code section. (5) The commission shall insert a codifier's note under appropriate Arkansas Code sections to alert the reader to conflicting Arkansas Code provisions and other problems identified by the commission. (6) If the acts of the General Assembly are in markup format, language overstricken shall not be codified and underlined language shall not be underlined in the Arkansas Code. (e) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (e)(2) of this section, the commission shall codify every initiated measure enacted by the people of Arkansas and every act of each regular and extraordinary session of the General Assembly. (2) The commission shall not be required to codify the following language or sections found in initiated measures or acts of the General Assembly: (A) Appropriation language; (B) Boilerplate language; (C) Codification clauses; (D) Effective date language; (E) Emergency clauses; (F) Expiration date language; (G) General repealers; (H) Intent, purpose, construction, and applicability language; (I) Language that specifically refers to an appropriation; (J) Sections stating that they are not to be codified; (K) Sections that the Legislative Council requests that the commission not codify; (L) Local, special, or temporary language; and (M) Severability clauses. (f) (1) All uncodified local acts, special acts, and temporary acts, excluding appropriation acts, shall be cumulatively indexed by the commission using descriptive wording and shall include references to the act numbers and years of enactment. (2) The Code Revisor shall provide a report to the Legislative Council identifying which acts and parts of acts of the session are to be cumulatively indexed pursuant to subdivision (f)(1) of this section. (g) The director may delegate his or her authority under this section to another employee of the bureau. Amended by Act 2023, No. 481,§ 2, eff. 4/6/2023. Amended by Act 2017, No. 598,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1955, No. 246, §§ 1, 2; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1219, § 1; 1977, No. 665, § 2; 1983, No. 641, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 1-301, 1-302; Acts 1987, No. 334, § 2; reen. 1987, No. 1009, § 1; Acts 1995, No. 459, § 1; 1997, No. 533, § 2; 1999, No. 751, §§ 3, 4; 2001, No. 327, § 2; 2005, No. 1260, § 3; 2007, No. 436, § 1.

(a) (1) The Arkansas Code Revision Commission from time to time shall arrange for the publication of compilations, recompilations, revisions, codifications, or recodifications of or cumulative or noncumulative supplements to the statutes of Arkansas. (2) The commission shall arrange for the solicitation and receipt of competitive bids for all these publications on such terms as it deems reasonable. (3) Specifications for the publications shall be drawn under the supervision of and subject to approval by the commission. (4) (A) Contracts shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, taking into consideration, among other things, estimated time of performance, quality of work, probability of timely and adequate performance, and experience of the company regarding the services sought by the commission. (B) If the best interests of the state would be served, any and all bids submitted to the commission regarding any publication project may be rejected, and the commission may negotiate any necessary contract with the party most qualified to perform the services sought by the commission. (5) (A) The price at which publications under this section shall be sold shall be fixed from time to time by the commission. (B) If the commission enters into a contract with a publisher for any publication, the price at which the publication under the contract shall be sold shall be fixed from time to time by agreement between the commission and the publisher. (6) Supplements and replacement volumes published under the supervision of the commission shall be prima facie evidence of the law contained in the supplements and replacement volumes.

(1) The Arkansas Code Revision Commission from time to time shall arrange for the publication of compilations, recompilations, revisions, codifications, or recodifications of or cumulative or noncumulative supplements to the statutes of Arkansas.

(2) The commission shall arrange for the solicitation and receipt of competitive bids for all these publications on such terms as it deems reasonable.

(3) Specifications for the publications shall be drawn under the supervision of and subject to approval by the commission.

(4) (A) Contracts shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, taking into consideration, among other things, estimated time of performance, quality of work, probability of timely and adequate performance, and experience of the company regarding the services sought by the commission. (B) If the best interests of the state would be served, any and all bids submitted to the commission regarding any publication project may be rejected, and the commission may negotiate any necessary contract with the party most qualified to perform the services sought by the commission.

(A) Contracts shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, taking into consideration, among other things, estimated time of performance, quality of work, probability of timely and adequate performance, and experience of the company regarding the services sought by the commission.

(B) If the best interests of the state would be served, any and all bids submitted to the commission regarding any publication project may be rejected, and the commission may negotiate any necessary contract with the party most qualified to perform the services sought by the commission.

(5) (A) The price at which publications under this section shall be sold shall be fixed from time to time by the commission. (B) If the commission enters into a contract with a publisher for any publication, the price at which the publication under the contract shall be sold shall be fixed from time to time by agreement between the commission and the publisher.

(A) The price at which publications under this section shall be sold shall be fixed from time to time by the commission.

(B) If the commission enters into a contract with a publisher for any publication, the price at which the publication under the contract shall be sold shall be fixed from time to time by agreement between the commission and the publisher.

(6) Supplements and replacement volumes published under the supervision of the commission shall be prima facie evidence of the law contained in the supplements and replacement volumes.

(b) In the commission's discretion and subject to the provisions and requirements of § 19-4-1109 , the commission may enter into contracts for professional services to the commission, which contracts may include, but are not limited to, the purposes of: (1) (A) Creating and maintaining up-to-date continuing computerized database banks of the statutes of Arkansas by use of magnetic tape or other means of photographic or electronic preservation and reproduction systems with facilities for electronic access and retrieval. (B) However, before the commission shall enter into any contract for computerized database banks of the statutes of Arkansas, the commission shall confer with and seek the advice of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Legislative Council, and the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research with respect to the needs and requirements for use of computerized database banks of the statutes of Arkansas: (i) For electronic access and statutory retrieval in connection with a computerized bill drafting and bill processing system; (ii) To meet the needs of the General Assembly and the committees of the General Assembly; and (iii) To assist in the preparation of acts signed by the Governor for printing of the official Acts of Arkansas. (C) The commission shall confer periodically with the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Legislative Council, and the director and shall seek their advice with respect to means of upgrading and improving the computerized database banks to meet the needs and requirements for their respective uses; (2) Providing continuing assistance to the commission in the maintenance of the databases and the appropriate codification of legislation enacted by the General Assembly; (3) Performing those other services which are determined by the commission from time to time to be reasonably required and necessary in order to maintain availability to the State of Arkansas of up-to-date computerized database indices of the statutes of Arkansas and in furtherance of its duties and authority as otherwise provided by this subchapter and by other provisions of law; and (4) Preparing a codification of all the statutes in a proposed code of laws to be presented to the General Assembly for approval and enactment, or, in lieu of a single codification of all of the state's statutes, preparation of recommended codes of a similar subject or nature in proposed titles or chapters of a code for consideration by the General Assembly for enactment from time to time with the overall objective of eventually incorporating all of the state's statutes in a unified codification of those laws.

(1) (A) Creating and maintaining up-to-date continuing computerized database banks of the statutes of Arkansas by use of magnetic tape or other means of photographic or electronic preservation and reproduction systems with facilities for electronic access and retrieval. (B) However, before the commission shall enter into any contract for computerized database banks of the statutes of Arkansas, the commission shall confer with and seek the advice of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Legislative Council, and the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research with respect to the needs and requirements for use of computerized database banks of the statutes of Arkansas: (i) For electronic access and statutory retrieval in connection with a computerized bill drafting and bill processing system; (ii) To meet the needs of the General Assembly and the committees of the General Assembly; and (iii) To assist in the preparation of acts signed by the Governor for printing of the official Acts of Arkansas. (C) The commission shall confer periodically with the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Legislative Council, and the director and shall seek their advice with respect to means of upgrading and improving the computerized database banks to meet the needs and requirements for their respective uses;

(A) Creating and maintaining up-to-date continuing computerized database banks of the statutes of Arkansas by use of magnetic tape or other means of photographic or electronic preservation and reproduction systems with facilities for electronic access and retrieval.

(B) However, before the commission shall enter into any contract for computerized database banks of the statutes of Arkansas, the commission shall confer with and seek the advice of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Legislative Council, and the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research with respect to the needs and requirements for use of computerized database banks of the statutes of Arkansas: (i) For electronic access and statutory retrieval in connection with a computerized bill drafting and bill processing system; (ii) To meet the needs of the General Assembly and the committees of the General Assembly; and (iii) To assist in the preparation of acts signed by the Governor for printing of the official Acts of Arkansas.

(i) For electronic access and statutory retrieval in connection with a computerized bill drafting and bill processing system;

(ii) To meet the needs of the General Assembly and the committees of the General Assembly; and

(iii) To assist in the preparation of acts signed by the Governor for printing of the official Acts of Arkansas.

(C) The commission shall confer periodically with the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Legislative Council, and the director and shall seek their advice with respect to means of upgrading and improving the computerized database banks to meet the needs and requirements for their respective uses;

(2) Providing continuing assistance to the commission in the maintenance of the databases and the appropriate codification of legislation enacted by the General Assembly;

(3) Performing those other services which are determined by the commission from time to time to be reasonably required and necessary in order to maintain availability to the State of Arkansas of up-to-date computerized database indices of the statutes of Arkansas and in furtherance of its duties and authority as otherwise provided by this subchapter and by other provisions of law; and

(4) Preparing a codification of all the statutes in a proposed code of laws to be presented to the General Assembly for approval and enactment, or, in lieu of a single codification of all of the state's statutes, preparation of recommended codes of a similar subject or nature in proposed titles or chapters of a code for consideration by the General Assembly for enactment from time to time with the overall objective of eventually incorporating all of the state's statutes in a unified codification of those laws.

(c) The Code Revisor and other designated personnel of the Bureau of Legislative Research shall assist the commission: (1) To make continual studies and conduct reviews of the common law, statutes, and current judicial decisions of the state in order to identify: (A) Obsolete statutes; (B) Overlapping and duplicating laws; (C) Inequitable or inconsistent laws; (D) Deficiencies in existing laws which contribute to indefiniteness of interpretation of the purpose of those laws or the legislative intent of those laws; (E) Deficiencies in administrative procedures; (F) Defects in practice and procedure; and (G) Deficiencies of due process provisions in the enforcement of the criminal laws of this state; (2) To prepare initial drafts of corrective legislation to be submitted to the commission in advance of each regular session of the General Assembly; and (3) (A) To make studies of the methods, means, and systems used in the various states for the compilation, codification, revision, and publication of the compilations, codifications, or statutes of those states. (B) These studies are to be used by the commission in determining means of improving the codification of the statutes of Arkansas and to prepare recommendations to the General Assembly in regard to the codification of statutes.

(1) To make continual studies and conduct reviews of the common law, statutes, and current judicial decisions of the state in order to identify: (A) Obsolete statutes; (B) Overlapping and duplicating laws; (C) Inequitable or inconsistent laws; (D) Deficiencies in existing laws which contribute to indefiniteness of interpretation of the purpose of those laws or the legislative intent of those laws; (E) Deficiencies in administrative procedures; (F) Defects in practice and procedure; and (G) Deficiencies of due process provisions in the enforcement of the criminal laws of this state;

(A) Obsolete statutes;

(B) Overlapping and duplicating laws;

(C) Inequitable or inconsistent laws;

(D) Deficiencies in existing laws which contribute to indefiniteness of interpretation of the purpose of those laws or the legislative intent of those laws;

(E) Deficiencies in administrative procedures;

(F) Defects in practice and procedure; and

(G) Deficiencies of due process provisions in the enforcement of the criminal laws of this state;

(2) To prepare initial drafts of corrective legislation to be submitted to the commission in advance of each regular session of the General Assembly; and

(3) (A) To make studies of the methods, means, and systems used in the various states for the compilation, codification, revision, and publication of the compilations, codifications, or statutes of those states. (B) These studies are to be used by the commission in determining means of improving the codification of the statutes of Arkansas and to prepare recommendations to the General Assembly in regard to the codification of statutes.

(A) To make studies of the methods, means, and systems used in the various states for the compilation, codification, revision, and publication of the compilations, codifications, or statutes of those states.

(B) These studies are to be used by the commission in determining means of improving the codification of the statutes of Arkansas and to prepare recommendations to the General Assembly in regard to the codification of statutes.

(d) (1) In exercising the powers and duties imposed upon it by this subchapter, the commission shall not authorize any change in the substance or meaning of any provision of the Arkansas Code or any act of the General Assembly. The bureau shall not change the substance or meaning of any provision of the Arkansas Code or any act of the General Assembly. However, the bureau working under the direction of the commission may: (A) Correct the spelling of words; (B) Change capitalization for the purpose of uniformity; (C) Correct manifest typographical and grammatical errors; (D) Correct manifest errors in references to laws and other documents; (E) Correct manifest errors in internal reference numbers; (F) Substitute the proper Arkansas Code section number, subchapter number, chapter number, subtitle number, title number, or other number or designation for the terms "this act", "the preceding Code section", or any similar words or phrases; (G) Number, renumber, redesignate, and rearrange chapters, subchapters, sections, subsections, and subdivisions, or any combination or portion of chapters, subchapters, sections, subsections, and subdivisions; (H) Change internal reference numbers to agree with renumbered chapters, subchapters, sections, subsections, subdivisions, or portions of chapters, subchapters, sections, subsections, and subdivisions; (I) Substitute the correct calendar date for "the effective date of this act" and other phrases of similar import; (J) Correct inaccurate references to: (i) Funds; (ii) Fund accounts; (iii) The titles of officers; (iv) The names of departments or other agencies of the federal government, the state government, or local governments, and the names of other entities; and (v) The short titles of other laws; (K) Make any other name changes necessary to be consistent with the laws currently in effect; (L) Alphabetize definitions and make any necessary changes to conform the definitions sections to Arkansas Code style and format; (M) Insert or delete hyphens in words to follow correct grammatical usage; (N) Change numerals or symbols to words or vice versa and add figures or words if they are merely repetitions of written words or vice versa for purposes of uniformity and style; (O) Change the form of nouns, pronouns, and verbs for purposes of style and grammar; (P) Correct punctuation; (Q) Correct word usage; (R) Change gender-specific language to gender-neutral language; and (S) Remove obsolete language. (2) Except as provided in subdivision (d)(1) of this section, the wording, punctuation, and format of sections of acts shall appear in the Arkansas Code exactly as enacted by the General Assembly. (3) No law may be removed from the Arkansas Code unless specifically repealed by the General Assembly. (4) Sections of acts shall not be combined into the same Arkansas Code section unless they are identical or they specifically amend the same Arkansas Code section. (5) The commission shall insert a codifier's note under appropriate Arkansas Code sections to alert the reader to conflicting Arkansas Code provisions and other problems identified by the commission. (6) If the acts of the General Assembly are in markup format, language overstricken shall not be codified and underlined language shall not be underlined in the Arkansas Code.

(1) In exercising the powers and duties imposed upon it by this subchapter, the commission shall not authorize any change in the substance or meaning of any provision of the Arkansas Code or any act of the General Assembly. The bureau shall not change the substance or meaning of any provision of the Arkansas Code or any act of the General Assembly. However, the bureau working under the direction of the commission may: (A) Correct the spelling of words; (B) Change capitalization for the purpose of uniformity; (C) Correct manifest typographical and grammatical errors; (D) Correct manifest errors in references to laws and other documents; (E) Correct manifest errors in internal reference numbers; (F) Substitute the proper Arkansas Code section number, subchapter number, chapter number, subtitle number, title number, or other number or designation for the terms "this act", "the preceding Code section", or any similar words or phrases; (G) Number, renumber, redesignate, and rearrange chapters, subchapters, sections, subsections, and subdivisions, or any combination or portion of chapters, subchapters, sections, subsections, and subdivisions; (H) Change internal reference numbers to agree with renumbered chapters, subchapters, sections, subsections, subdivisions, or portions of chapters, subchapters, sections, subsections, and subdivisions; (I) Substitute the correct calendar date for "the effective date of this act" and other phrases of similar import; (J) Correct inaccurate references to: (i) Funds; (ii) Fund accounts; (iii) The titles of officers; (iv) The names of departments or other agencies of the federal government, the state government, or local governments, and the names of other entities; and (v) The short titles of other laws; (K) Make any other name changes necessary to be consistent with the laws currently in effect; (L) Alphabetize definitions and make any necessary changes to conform the definitions sections to Arkansas Code style and format; (M) Insert or delete hyphens in words to follow correct grammatical usage; (N) Change numerals or symbols to words or vice versa and add figures or words if they are merely repetitions of written words or vice versa for purposes of uniformity and style; (O) Change the form of nouns, pronouns, and verbs for purposes of style and grammar; (P) Correct punctuation; (Q) Correct word usage; (R) Change gender-specific language to gender-neutral language; and (S) Remove obsolete language.

(A) Correct the spelling of words;

(B) Change capitalization for the purpose of uniformity;

(C) Correct manifest typographical and grammatical errors;

(D) Correct manifest errors in references to laws and other documents;

(E) Correct manifest errors in internal reference numbers;

(F) Substitute the proper Arkansas Code section number, subchapter number, chapter number, subtitle number, title number, or other number or designation for the terms "this act", "the preceding Code section", or any similar words or phrases;

(G) Number, renumber, redesignate, and rearrange chapters, subchapters, sections, subsections, and subdivisions, or any combination or portion of chapters, subchapters, sections, subsections, and subdivisions;

(H) Change internal reference numbers to agree with renumbered chapters, subchapters, sections, subsections, subdivisions, or portions of chapters, subchapters, sections, subsections, and subdivisions;

(I) Substitute the correct calendar date for "the effective date of this act" and other phrases of similar import;

(J) Correct inaccurate references to: (i) Funds; (ii) Fund accounts; (iii) The titles of officers; (iv) The names of departments or other agencies of the federal government, the state government, or local governments, and the names of other entities; and (v) The short titles of other laws;

(i) Funds;

(ii) Fund accounts;

(iii) The titles of officers;

(iv) The names of departments or other agencies of the federal government, the state government, or local governments, and the names of other entities; and

(v) The short titles of other laws;

(K) Make any other name changes necessary to be consistent with the laws currently in effect;

(L) Alphabetize definitions and make any necessary changes to conform the definitions sections to Arkansas Code style and format;

(M) Insert or delete hyphens in words to follow correct grammatical usage;

(N) Change numerals or symbols to words or vice versa and add figures or words if they are merely repetitions of written words or vice versa for purposes of uniformity and style;

(O) Change the form of nouns, pronouns, and verbs for purposes of style and grammar;

(P) Correct punctuation;

(Q) Correct word usage;

(R) Change gender-specific language to gender-neutral language; and

(S) Remove obsolete language.

(2) Except as provided in subdivision (d)(1) of this section, the wording, punctuation, and format of sections of acts shall appear in the Arkansas Code exactly as enacted by the General Assembly.

(3) No law may be removed from the Arkansas Code unless specifically repealed by the General Assembly.

(4) Sections of acts shall not be combined into the same Arkansas Code section unless they are identical or they specifically amend the same Arkansas Code section.

(5) The commission shall insert a codifier's note under appropriate Arkansas Code sections to alert the reader to conflicting Arkansas Code provisions and other problems identified by the commission.

(6) If the acts of the General Assembly are in markup format, language overstricken shall not be codified and underlined language shall not be underlined in the Arkansas Code.

(e) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (e)(2) of this section, the commission shall codify every initiated measure enacted by the people of Arkansas and every act of each regular and extraordinary session of the General Assembly. (2) The commission shall not be required to codify the following language or sections found in initiated measures or acts of the General Assembly: (A) Appropriation language; (B) Boilerplate language; (C) Codification clauses; (D) Effective date language; (E) Emergency clauses; (F) Expiration date language; (G) General repealers; (H) Intent, purpose, construction, and applicability language; (I) Language that specifically refers to an appropriation; (J) Sections stating that they are not to be codified; (K) Sections that the Legislative Council requests that the commission not codify; (L) Local, special, or temporary language; and (M) Severability clauses.

(1) Except as provided in subdivision (e)(2) of this section, the commission shall codify every initiated measure enacted by the people of Arkansas and every act of each regular and extraordinary session of the General Assembly.

(2) The commission shall not be required to codify the following language or sections found in initiated measures or acts of the General Assembly: (A) Appropriation language; (B) Boilerplate language; (C) Codification clauses; (D) Effective date language; (E) Emergency clauses; (F) Expiration date language; (G) General repealers; (H) Intent, purpose, construction, and applicability language; (I) Language that specifically refers to an appropriation; (J) Sections stating that they are not to be codified; (K) Sections that the Legislative Council requests that the commission not codify; (L) Local, special, or temporary language; and (M) Severability clauses.

(A) Appropriation language;

(B) Boilerplate language;

(C) Codification clauses;

(D) Effective date language;

(E) Emergency clauses;

(F) Expiration date language;

(G) General repealers;

(H) Intent, purpose, construction, and applicability language;

(I) Language that specifically refers to an appropriation;

(J) Sections stating that they are not to be codified;

(K) Sections that the Legislative Council requests that the commission not codify;

(L) Local, special, or temporary language; and

(M) Severability clauses.

(f) (1) All uncodified local acts, special acts, and temporary acts, excluding appropriation acts, shall be cumulatively indexed by the commission using descriptive wording and shall include references to the act numbers and years of enactment. (2) The Code Revisor shall provide a report to the Legislative Council identifying which acts and parts of acts of the session are to be cumulatively indexed pursuant to subdivision (f)(1) of this section.

(1) All uncodified local acts, special acts, and temporary acts, excluding appropriation acts, shall be cumulatively indexed by the commission using descriptive wording and shall include references to the act numbers and years of enactment.

(2) The Code Revisor shall provide a report to the Legislative Council identifying which acts and parts of acts of the session are to be cumulatively indexed pursuant to subdivision (f)(1) of this section.

(g) The director may delegate his or her authority under this section to another employee of the bureau.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 481,§ 2, eff. 4/6/2023.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 598,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1955, No. 246, §§ 1, 2; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1219, § 1; 1977, No. 665, § 2; 1983, No. 641, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 1-301, 1-302; Acts 1987, No. 334, § 2; reen. 1987, No. 1009, § 1; Acts 1995, No. 459, § 1; 1997, No. 533, § 2; 1999, No. 751, §§ 3, 4; 2001, No. 327, § 2; 2005, No. 1260, § 3; 2007, No. 436, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-3-106 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 1-3-106
Newspapers eligible to publish notices
Status: in_force

In all counties in which there are cities of the first class, the publication provided for in this chapter may be made in one (1) daily newspaper of general circulation or in one (1) or more weekly newspapers of general circulation in the county. Init. Meas. 1914, No. 2, § 12, Acts 1915, p. 1511; 1933, No. 239, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 8800; A.S.A. 1947, § 15-211.

In all counties in which there are cities of the first class, the publication provided for in this chapter may be made in one (1) daily newspaper of general circulation or in one (1) or more weekly newspapers of general circulation in the county.

Init. Meas. 1914, No. 2, § 12, Acts 1915, p. 1511; 1933, No. 239, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 8800; A.S.A. 1947, § 15-211.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-140 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-140
State steam locomotive
Status: in_force

The St. Louis Southwestern No. 819, class L1 4-8-4 "Northern" type steam locomotive is designated as the official steam locomotive of the State of Arkansas. Added by Act 2021, No. 405,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

The St. Louis Southwestern No. 819, class L1 4-8-4 "Northern" type steam locomotive is designated as the official steam locomotive of the State of Arkansas.

Added by Act 2021, No. 405,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-134 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-134
Arkansas's contribution to National Statuary Hall Collection - Legislative findings and intent
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Pursuant to an act of the United States Congress, Arkansas is entitled to have placed in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol statues, in marble or bronze, not exceeding two (2) in number, of deceased persons who were citizens of Arkansas, and illustrious for their historic renown, or for distinguished civil or military service, whom Arkansas deems to be worthy of this national commemoration; (2) Arkansas has two (2) statues presently displayed in the National Statuary Hall Collection, one (1) dedicated to U.M. Rose by Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 6, Acts 1915, p. 1486, and one (1) dedicated to James P. Clarke by Acts 1917, No. 58; (3) Agreement by the General Assembly is required by federal law to replace the existing statues of U.M. Rose and James P. Clarke with statues of Daisy Lee Gatson Bates and John R. "Johnny" Cash; (4) Daisy Lee Gatson Bates, a citizen of Arkansas, served as a civil rights activist, writer, and publisher who worked and documented the struggle to end segregation in Arkansas; (5) Daisy Lee Gatson Bates is an inspiration through her lifelong career of social activism and her dedication to ending segregation in Arkansas; (6) John R. "Johnny" Cash, a citizen of Arkansas, is a legendary musician, who sold over ninety million (90,000,000) records, is one of the few people to be recognized in both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and who received numerous awards for his work; and (7) John R. "Johnny" Cash articulated the story of his life in Arkansas through his music and made historic contributions to the musical history of our state and country. (b) The General Assembly finds and resolves that the statues of U.M. Rose and James P. Clarke located in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol should be removed and replaced with statues of Daisy Lee Gatson Bates and John R. "Johnny" Cash. (c) The Secretary of State shall: (1) Submit to the person responsible for the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol a written request to approve the replacement of both of the statues commemorating the distinguished service of Arkansas notable citizens and provided by the State of Arkansas currently on display in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol; (2) Coordinate with Arkansas's congressional delegation to provide all documentation necessary to comply with federal law regarding the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol; and (3) Enter into all agreements required by federal law to replace both of the statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol. (d) The General Assembly designates the following citizens of Arkansas to be represented in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol: (1) Daisy Lee Gatson Bates; and (2) John R. "Johnny" Cash. (e) For the statues to be displayed in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol, the Secretary of State shall: (1) Receive funds for the design, completion, transport, and display of the statue representing Daisy Lee Gatson Bates under subdivision (d)(1) of this section or the statue representing John R. "Johnny" Cash under subdivision (d)(2) of this section, or both, including without limitation: (A) Appropriations made specific to this section; and (B) Private gifts, grants, and donations from individuals and organizations to be deposited as trust funds into the National Statuary Hall Collection Trust Fund; (2) Provide communication and outreach methods to fund the completion, transport, and display of the statue representing Daisy Lee Gatson Bates under subdivision (d)(1) of this section or the statue representing John R. "Johnny" Cash under subdivision (d)(2) of this section, or both; (3) Enter into all necessary contracts for the design, completion, transport, and display of the statue representing Daisy Lee Gatson Bates under subdivision (d)(1) of this section or the statue representing John R. "Johnny" Cash under subdivision (d)(2) of this section, or both; (4) Prior to the approval of the design, material, production, and method of display of the statue representing Daisy Lee Gatson Bates under subdivision (d)(1) of this section or the statue representing John R. "Johnny" Cash under subdivision (d)(2) of this section, or both, submit the proposed action for review by: (A) The Legislative Council or the Joint Budget Committee if the General Assembly is in session; (B) The Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission; and (C) Any other commission established to facilitate the purposes of this section; (5) Remove and relocate the existing statue representing U.M. Rose and the existing statue representing James P. Clarke in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol; and (6) Organize an event unveiling the statue representing Daisy Lee Gatson Bates and the statue representing John R. "Johnny" Cash. (f) The Secretary of State and the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission are not responsible for funding any costs specific to this section from sources not designated specifically to the placement and replacement of Arkansas statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol. (g) The Secretary of State may: (1) (A) Donate the existing statues representing U.M. Rose and James P. Clarke in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol to any public entity. (B) A donation under subdivision (g)(1)(A) of this section is subject to the approval of the Legislative Council, or, if the General Assembly is in regular, fiscal, or extraordinary session, the Joint Budget Committee; and (2) Place in the State Capitol or on State Capitol grounds replica statues of the Daisy Lee Gatson Bates and John R. "Johnny" Cash statues that are displayed in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol. Amended by Act 2023, No. 538,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 1068,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2019, No. 581,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Pursuant to an act of the United States Congress, Arkansas is entitled to have placed in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol statues, in marble or bronze, not exceeding two (2) in number, of deceased persons who were citizens of Arkansas, and illustrious for their historic renown, or for distinguished civil or military service, whom Arkansas deems to be worthy of this national commemoration; (2) Arkansas has two (2) statues presently displayed in the National Statuary Hall Collection, one (1) dedicated to U.M. Rose by Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 6, Acts 1915, p. 1486, and one (1) dedicated to James P. Clarke by Acts 1917, No. 58; (3) Agreement by the General Assembly is required by federal law to replace the existing statues of U.M. Rose and James P. Clarke with statues of Daisy Lee Gatson Bates and John R. "Johnny" Cash; (4) Daisy Lee Gatson Bates, a citizen of Arkansas, served as a civil rights activist, writer, and publisher who worked and documented the struggle to end segregation in Arkansas; (5) Daisy Lee Gatson Bates is an inspiration through her lifelong career of social activism and her dedication to ending segregation in Arkansas; (6) John R. "Johnny" Cash, a citizen of Arkansas, is a legendary musician, who sold over ninety million (90,000,000) records, is one of the few people to be recognized in both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and who received numerous awards for his work; and (7) John R. "Johnny" Cash articulated the story of his life in Arkansas through his music and made historic contributions to the musical history of our state and country.

(1) Pursuant to an act of the United States Congress, Arkansas is entitled to have placed in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol statues, in marble or bronze, not exceeding two (2) in number, of deceased persons who were citizens of Arkansas, and illustrious for their historic renown, or for distinguished civil or military service, whom Arkansas deems to be worthy of this national commemoration;

(2) Arkansas has two (2) statues presently displayed in the National Statuary Hall Collection, one (1) dedicated to U.M. Rose by Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 6, Acts 1915, p. 1486, and one (1) dedicated to James P. Clarke by Acts 1917, No. 58;

(3) Agreement by the General Assembly is required by federal law to replace the existing statues of U.M. Rose and James P. Clarke with statues of Daisy Lee Gatson Bates and John R. "Johnny" Cash;

(4) Daisy Lee Gatson Bates, a citizen of Arkansas, served as a civil rights activist, writer, and publisher who worked and documented the struggle to end segregation in Arkansas;

(5) Daisy Lee Gatson Bates is an inspiration through her lifelong career of social activism and her dedication to ending segregation in Arkansas;

(6) John R. "Johnny" Cash, a citizen of Arkansas, is a legendary musician, who sold over ninety million (90,000,000) records, is one of the few people to be recognized in both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and who received numerous awards for his work; and

(7) John R. "Johnny" Cash articulated the story of his life in Arkansas through his music and made historic contributions to the musical history of our state and country.

(b) The General Assembly finds and resolves that the statues of U.M. Rose and James P. Clarke located in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol should be removed and replaced with statues of Daisy Lee Gatson Bates and John R. "Johnny" Cash.

(c) The Secretary of State shall: (1) Submit to the person responsible for the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol a written request to approve the replacement of both of the statues commemorating the distinguished service of Arkansas notable citizens and provided by the State of Arkansas currently on display in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol; (2) Coordinate with Arkansas's congressional delegation to provide all documentation necessary to comply with federal law regarding the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol; and (3) Enter into all agreements required by federal law to replace both of the statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol.

(1) Submit to the person responsible for the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol a written request to approve the replacement of both of the statues commemorating the distinguished service of Arkansas notable citizens and provided by the State of Arkansas currently on display in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol;

(2) Coordinate with Arkansas's congressional delegation to provide all documentation necessary to comply with federal law regarding the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol; and

(3) Enter into all agreements required by federal law to replace both of the statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol.

(d) The General Assembly designates the following citizens of Arkansas to be represented in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol: (1) Daisy Lee Gatson Bates; and (2) John R. "Johnny" Cash.

(1) Daisy Lee Gatson Bates; and

(2) John R. "Johnny" Cash.

(e) For the statues to be displayed in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol, the Secretary of State shall: (1) Receive funds for the design, completion, transport, and display of the statue representing Daisy Lee Gatson Bates under subdivision (d)(1) of this section or the statue representing John R. "Johnny" Cash under subdivision (d)(2) of this section, or both, including without limitation: (A) Appropriations made specific to this section; and (B) Private gifts, grants, and donations from individuals and organizations to be deposited as trust funds into the National Statuary Hall Collection Trust Fund; (2) Provide communication and outreach methods to fund the completion, transport, and display of the statue representing Daisy Lee Gatson Bates under subdivision (d)(1) of this section or the statue representing John R. "Johnny" Cash under subdivision (d)(2) of this section, or both; (3) Enter into all necessary contracts for the design, completion, transport, and display of the statue representing Daisy Lee Gatson Bates under subdivision (d)(1) of this section or the statue representing John R. "Johnny" Cash under subdivision (d)(2) of this section, or both; (4) Prior to the approval of the design, material, production, and method of display of the statue representing Daisy Lee Gatson Bates under subdivision (d)(1) of this section or the statue representing John R. "Johnny" Cash under subdivision (d)(2) of this section, or both, submit the proposed action for review by: (A) The Legislative Council or the Joint Budget Committee if the General Assembly is in session; (B) The Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission; and (C) Any other commission established to facilitate the purposes of this section; (5) Remove and relocate the existing statue representing U.M. Rose and the existing statue representing James P. Clarke in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol; and (6) Organize an event unveiling the statue representing Daisy Lee Gatson Bates and the statue representing John R. "Johnny" Cash.

(1) Receive funds for the design, completion, transport, and display of the statue representing Daisy Lee Gatson Bates under subdivision (d)(1) of this section or the statue representing John R. "Johnny" Cash under subdivision (d)(2) of this section, or both, including without limitation: (A) Appropriations made specific to this section; and (B) Private gifts, grants, and donations from individuals and organizations to be deposited as trust funds into the National Statuary Hall Collection Trust Fund;

(A) Appropriations made specific to this section; and

(B) Private gifts, grants, and donations from individuals and organizations to be deposited as trust funds into the National Statuary Hall Collection Trust Fund;

(2) Provide communication and outreach methods to fund the completion, transport, and display of the statue representing Daisy Lee Gatson Bates under subdivision (d)(1) of this section or the statue representing John R. "Johnny" Cash under subdivision (d)(2) of this section, or both;

(3) Enter into all necessary contracts for the design, completion, transport, and display of the statue representing Daisy Lee Gatson Bates under subdivision (d)(1) of this section or the statue representing John R. "Johnny" Cash under subdivision (d)(2) of this section, or both;

(4) Prior to the approval of the design, material, production, and method of display of the statue representing Daisy Lee Gatson Bates under subdivision (d)(1) of this section or the statue representing John R. "Johnny" Cash under subdivision (d)(2) of this section, or both, submit the proposed action for review by: (A) The Legislative Council or the Joint Budget Committee if the General Assembly is in session; (B) The Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission; and (C) Any other commission established to facilitate the purposes of this section;

(A) The Legislative Council or the Joint Budget Committee if the General Assembly is in session;

(B) The Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission; and

(C) Any other commission established to facilitate the purposes of this section;

(5) Remove and relocate the existing statue representing U.M. Rose and the existing statue representing James P. Clarke in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol; and

(6) Organize an event unveiling the statue representing Daisy Lee Gatson Bates and the statue representing John R. "Johnny" Cash.

(f) The Secretary of State and the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission are not responsible for funding any costs specific to this section from sources not designated specifically to the placement and replacement of Arkansas statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol.

(g) The Secretary of State may: (1) (A) Donate the existing statues representing U.M. Rose and James P. Clarke in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol to any public entity. (B) A donation under subdivision (g)(1)(A) of this section is subject to the approval of the Legislative Council, or, if the General Assembly is in regular, fiscal, or extraordinary session, the Joint Budget Committee; and (2) Place in the State Capitol or on State Capitol grounds replica statues of the Daisy Lee Gatson Bates and John R. "Johnny" Cash statues that are displayed in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol.

(1) (A) Donate the existing statues representing U.M. Rose and James P. Clarke in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol to any public entity. (B) A donation under subdivision (g)(1)(A) of this section is subject to the approval of the Legislative Council, or, if the General Assembly is in regular, fiscal, or extraordinary session, the Joint Budget Committee; and

(A) Donate the existing statues representing U.M. Rose and James P. Clarke in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol to any public entity.

(B) A donation under subdivision (g)(1)(A) of this section is subject to the approval of the Legislative Council, or, if the General Assembly is in regular, fiscal, or extraordinary session, the Joint Budget Committee; and

(2) Place in the State Capitol or on State Capitol grounds replica statues of the Daisy Lee Gatson Bates and John R. "Johnny" Cash statues that are displayed in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 538,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 1068,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2019, No. 581,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-113 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-113
State musical instrument
Status: in_force

The fiddle is designated the official musical instrument of the State of Arkansas. Acts 1985, No. 277, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-119.

The fiddle is designated the official musical instrument of the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1985, No. 277, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-119.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-137 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-137
State primitive fish
Status: in_force

(a) The alligator gar is designated the official primitive fish of the State of Arkansas. (b) (1) This section does not require a state agency or office to republish a publication or brochure in order to list or display the alligator gar. (2) A state agency or office may include the information concerning the state primitive fish in future publications or brochures or in a scheduled update to a publication or brochure. (c) This section does not grant a protected status to the alligator gar. Added by Act 2019, No. 576,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) The alligator gar is designated the official primitive fish of the State of Arkansas.

(b) (1) This section does not require a state agency or office to republish a publication or brochure in order to list or display the alligator gar. (2) A state agency or office may include the information concerning the state primitive fish in future publications or brochures or in a scheduled update to a publication or brochure.

(1) This section does not require a state agency or office to republish a publication or brochure in order to list or display the alligator gar.

(2) A state agency or office may include the information concerning the state primitive fish in future publications or brochures or in a scheduled update to a publication or brochure.

(c) This section does not grant a protected status to the alligator gar.

Added by Act 2019, No. 576,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-114 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 1-2-114
References to Code titles, subtitles, chapters, etc
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this Code to titles, subtitles, chapters, subchapters, or sections shall mean titles, subtitles, chapters, subchapters, or sections of this Code. (b) Unless the context otherwise requires, any reference in this Code or in any law of this state to another provision of this Code or the law of this state shall mean and be construed to refer to the Code or the law as it now or hereafter exists. Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.

(a) Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this Code to titles, subtitles, chapters, subchapters, or sections shall mean titles, subtitles, chapters, subchapters, or sections of this Code.

(b) Unless the context otherwise requires, any reference in this Code or in any law of this state to another provision of this Code or the law of this state shall mean and be construed to refer to the Code or the law as it now or hereafter exists.

Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-5-122 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 1-5-122
Women Veterans Day
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) On June 12, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed into law the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948, Pub. L. No. 80-625 allowing women the right to serve as permanent, regular members of the United States Army, United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Air Force; (2) Women Veterans Day is observed on June 12 in the United States to mark the anniversary of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948, Pub. L. No. 80-625; (3) Women Veterans Day is acknowledged as an effort to honor the work of women in the United States Armed Forces and recognize the unique challenges that women have faced; and (4) Many states have officially recognized June 12 as Women Veterans Day. (b) June 12 of each year shall be known as "Women Veterans Day". (c) Women Veterans Day is not a legal holiday but is a memorial day to be commemorated by the issuance of an appropriate proclamation by the Governor. Added by Act 2023, No. 115,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) On June 12, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed into law the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948, Pub. L. No. 80-625 allowing women the right to serve as permanent, regular members of the United States Army, United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Air Force; (2) Women Veterans Day is observed on June 12 in the United States to mark the anniversary of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948, Pub. L. No. 80-625; (3) Women Veterans Day is acknowledged as an effort to honor the work of women in the United States Armed Forces and recognize the unique challenges that women have faced; and (4) Many states have officially recognized June 12 as Women Veterans Day.

(1) On June 12, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed into law the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948, Pub. L. No. 80-625 allowing women the right to serve as permanent, regular members of the United States Army, United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Air Force;

(2) Women Veterans Day is observed on June 12 in the United States to mark the anniversary of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948, Pub. L. No. 80-625;

(3) Women Veterans Day is acknowledged as an effort to honor the work of women in the United States Armed Forces and recognize the unique challenges that women have faced; and

(4) Many states have officially recognized June 12 as Women Veterans Day.

(b) June 12 of each year shall be known as "Women Veterans Day".

(c) Women Veterans Day is not a legal holiday but is a memorial day to be commemorated by the issuance of an appropriate proclamation by the Governor.

Added by Act 2023, No. 115,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-107 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-107
State motto
Status: in_force

The motto of the State of Arkansas shall be "Regnat Populus". Acts 1907, No. 395, § 1, p. 987; C. & M. Dig., § 9181; Pope's Dig., § 11866; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-103.

The motto of the State of Arkansas shall be "Regnat Populus".

Acts 1907, No. 395, § 1, p. 987; C. & M. Dig., § 9181; Pope's Dig., § 11866; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-103.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-3-109 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 1-3-109
Printing of publication cost
Status: in_force

(a) All newspapers publishing anything under the provisions of §§ 1-3-101 , 1-3-103 , and 1-3-105 - 1-3-109 shall print free of charge at the head of each of the publications, in type of double the size of the publication itself, the following words: "The cost of this publication to the taxpayers is the sum of __________________ dollars." (b) Any newspaper or proprietor or editor of any newspaper failing to comply with this section shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500). Acts 1915, No. 83, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 15-201n; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 1.

(a) All newspapers publishing anything under the provisions of §§ 1-3-101 , 1-3-103 , and 1-3-105 - 1-3-109 shall print free of charge at the head of each of the publications, in type of double the size of the publication itself, the following words: "The cost of this publication to the taxpayers is the sum of __________________ dollars."

(b) Any newspaper or proprietor or editor of any newspaper failing to comply with this section shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).

Acts 1915, No. 83, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 15-201n; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-5-108 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 1-5-108
White Cane Safety Day
Status: in_force

(a) October 15 of each year is declared to be "White Cane Safety Day". (b) The Governor shall annually prior to October 15 issue a proclamation proclaiming October 15 as "White Cane Safety Day" and in the proclamation shall: (1) Comment upon the significance of the white cane; (2) Call upon the citizens of the state to observe the provisions of § 20-14-301 et seq. and to take precautions necessary to the safety of the visually impaired, Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, and other persons with physical disabilities; (3) Remind the citizens of the state of the policies of the state with respect to the visually impaired, Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, and other persons with physical disabilities, as prescribed by § 20-14-301 et seq., and urge the citizens to cooperate in carrying out those policies; and (4) Emphasize the need for the citizens of this state to: (A) Be aware of the presence of the visually impaired, Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, and other persons with physical disabilities in the community; (B) Keep safe and functional for the visually impaired, Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, and other persons with physical disabilities the: (i) Streets; (ii) Highways; (iii) Sidewalks; (iv) Walkways; (v) Public buildings; (vi) Public facilities; (vii) Other public places; (viii) Places of public accommodation, amusement, and resort; and (ix) Other places to which the public is invited; and (C) Offer assistance to the visually impaired, Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, and other persons with physical disabilities upon appropriate occasions. Amended by Act 2021, No. 84,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1973, No. 484, § 7; 1979, No. 574, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-2907; Acts 1997, No. 208, § 2; 2001, No. 1553, § 1.

(a) October 15 of each year is declared to be "White Cane Safety Day".

(b) The Governor shall annually prior to October 15 issue a proclamation proclaiming October 15 as "White Cane Safety Day" and in the proclamation shall: (1) Comment upon the significance of the white cane; (2) Call upon the citizens of the state to observe the provisions of § 20-14-301 et seq. and to take precautions necessary to the safety of the visually impaired, Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, and other persons with physical disabilities; (3) Remind the citizens of the state of the policies of the state with respect to the visually impaired, Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, and other persons with physical disabilities, as prescribed by § 20-14-301 et seq., and urge the citizens to cooperate in carrying out those policies; and (4) Emphasize the need for the citizens of this state to: (A) Be aware of the presence of the visually impaired, Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, and other persons with physical disabilities in the community; (B) Keep safe and functional for the visually impaired, Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, and other persons with physical disabilities the: (i) Streets; (ii) Highways; (iii) Sidewalks; (iv) Walkways; (v) Public buildings; (vi) Public facilities; (vii) Other public places; (viii) Places of public accommodation, amusement, and resort; and (ix) Other places to which the public is invited; and (C) Offer assistance to the visually impaired, Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, and other persons with physical disabilities upon appropriate occasions.

(1) Comment upon the significance of the white cane;

(2) Call upon the citizens of the state to observe the provisions of § 20-14-301 et seq. and to take precautions necessary to the safety of the visually impaired, Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, and other persons with physical disabilities;

(3) Remind the citizens of the state of the policies of the state with respect to the visually impaired, Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, and other persons with physical disabilities, as prescribed by § 20-14-301 et seq., and urge the citizens to cooperate in carrying out those policies; and

(4) Emphasize the need for the citizens of this state to: (A) Be aware of the presence of the visually impaired, Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, and other persons with physical disabilities in the community; (B) Keep safe and functional for the visually impaired, Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, and other persons with physical disabilities the: (i) Streets; (ii) Highways; (iii) Sidewalks; (iv) Walkways; (v) Public buildings; (vi) Public facilities; (vii) Other public places; (viii) Places of public accommodation, amusement, and resort; and (ix) Other places to which the public is invited; and (C) Offer assistance to the visually impaired, Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, and other persons with physical disabilities upon appropriate occasions.

(A) Be aware of the presence of the visually impaired, Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, and other persons with physical disabilities in the community;

(B) Keep safe and functional for the visually impaired, Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, and other persons with physical disabilities the: (i) Streets; (ii) Highways; (iii) Sidewalks; (iv) Walkways; (v) Public buildings; (vi) Public facilities; (vii) Other public places; (viii) Places of public accommodation, amusement, and resort; and (ix) Other places to which the public is invited; and

(i) Streets;

(ii) Highways;

(iii) Sidewalks;

(iv) Walkways;

(v) Public buildings;

(vi) Public facilities;

(vii) Other public places;

(viii) Places of public accommodation, amusement, and resort; and

(ix) Other places to which the public is invited; and

(C) Offer assistance to the visually impaired, Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, and other persons with physical disabilities upon appropriate occasions.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 84,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1973, No. 484, § 7; 1979, No. 574, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-2907; Acts 1997, No. 208, § 2; 2001, No. 1553, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-402 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 4 / Section 1-2-402
Meetings and organization
Status: in_force

The commissioners of the Commission on Uniform State Laws shall meet at least one (1) time in two (2) years and shall organize by means of the election of one (1) of their number as chair and another as secretary, who shall hold their respective offices for a term of two (2) years and until their successors are appointed. Acts 1945, No. 159, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-403.

The commissioners of the Commission on Uniform State Laws shall meet at least one (1) time in two (2) years and shall organize by means of the election of one (1) of their number as chair and another as secretary, who shall hold their respective offices for a term of two (2) years and until their successors are appointed.

Acts 1945, No. 159, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-403.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-102 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 1-2-102
Enactment of Code
Status: in_force

(a) The statutory portion of the codification of Arkansas laws prepared by the Arkansas Code Revision Commission and the Michie Company pursuant to a contract entered into on August 1, 1984, is enacted and shall have the effect of statutes enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas. (b) The statutory portion of the codification shall be merged with annotations, captions, catchlines, history lines, editorial notes, cross references, indices, title, chapter, and subchapter analyses, and other materials pursuant to the contract and shall be published by authority of the state pursuant to the contract. Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.

(a) The statutory portion of the codification of Arkansas laws prepared by the Arkansas Code Revision Commission and the Michie Company pursuant to a contract entered into on August 1, 1984, is enacted and shall have the effect of statutes enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas.

(b) The statutory portion of the codification shall be merged with annotations, captions, catchlines, history lines, editorial notes, cross references, indices, title, chapter, and subchapter analyses, and other materials pursuant to the contract and shall be published by authority of the state pursuant to the contract.

Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-113 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 1-2-113
Designation and citation of Code
Status: in_force

(a) This codification of the laws of Arkansas, consisting of this title and the following titles, subtitles, chapters, subchapters, and sections, as amended from time to time, shall constitute and be known as the "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated". (b) As used in acts and resolutions of the General Assembly, and within this Code, "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated", "Arkansas Code of 1987", "Arkansas Code Annotated", "Arkansas Code", "the Code", or "this Code", unless the context otherwise requires, shall be construed to refer to this enactment of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated and amendments and revisions thereof and additions and supplements thereto. (c) Sections of the Code may be cited by the abbreviation "A.C.A." followed by the number of the section. For example, this section would be cited as "A.C.A. § 1-2-113 ". Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.

(a) This codification of the laws of Arkansas, consisting of this title and the following titles, subtitles, chapters, subchapters, and sections, as amended from time to time, shall constitute and be known as the "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated".

(b) As used in acts and resolutions of the General Assembly, and within this Code, "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated", "Arkansas Code of 1987", "Arkansas Code Annotated", "Arkansas Code", "the Code", or "this Code", unless the context otherwise requires, shall be construed to refer to this enactment of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated and amendments and revisions thereof and additions and supplements thereto.

(c) Sections of the Code may be cited by the abbreviation "A.C.A." followed by the number of the section. For example, this section would be cited as "A.C.A. § 1-2-113 ".

Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-108 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 1-2-108
Adoption of Code not to affect rules and regulations
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided, the adoption of this Code shall not invalidate or affect any rules or regulations which were in effect on December 31, 1987, promulgated pursuant to authority given by law. These rules and regulations shall remain in force until repealed, replaced, or invalidated. Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.

Unless otherwise provided, the adoption of this Code shall not invalidate or affect any rules or regulations which were in effect on December 31, 1987, promulgated pursuant to authority given by law. These rules and regulations shall remain in force until repealed, replaced, or invalidated.

Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-5-120 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 1-5-120
John R. "Johnny" Cash Day
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) John R. "Johnny" Cash was born in Kingsland, Arkansas; (2) John R. "Johnny" Cash was a legendary musician, citizen of the State of Arkansas, and contributed to the musical history of the United States and Arkansas; (3) The childhood home of John R. "Johnny" Cash in Dyess, Arkansas, had a significant impact on his life and music; and (4) The Historic Dyess Colony contains the restored family home of John R. "Johnny" Cash as part of the preservation of the story of the Dyess Colony, part of a 1934 New Deal program and the nation's largest farming resettlement community during the Great Depression. (b) February 26 of each year shall be known as "John R. 'Johnny' Cash Day" to honor the musical contributions of John R. "Johnny" Cash to the United States and Arkansas. (c) (1) John R. "Johnny" Cash Day is not a legal holiday but is a memorial day. (2) The Governor may issue the appropriate proclamation to commemorate John R. "Johnny" Cash Day each year. Added by Act 2021, No. 916,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) John R. "Johnny" Cash was born in Kingsland, Arkansas; (2) John R. "Johnny" Cash was a legendary musician, citizen of the State of Arkansas, and contributed to the musical history of the United States and Arkansas; (3) The childhood home of John R. "Johnny" Cash in Dyess, Arkansas, had a significant impact on his life and music; and (4) The Historic Dyess Colony contains the restored family home of John R. "Johnny" Cash as part of the preservation of the story of the Dyess Colony, part of a 1934 New Deal program and the nation's largest farming resettlement community during the Great Depression.

(1) John R. "Johnny" Cash was born in Kingsland, Arkansas;

(2) John R. "Johnny" Cash was a legendary musician, citizen of the State of Arkansas, and contributed to the musical history of the United States and Arkansas;

(3) The childhood home of John R. "Johnny" Cash in Dyess, Arkansas, had a significant impact on his life and music; and

(4) The Historic Dyess Colony contains the restored family home of John R. "Johnny" Cash as part of the preservation of the story of the Dyess Colony, part of a 1934 New Deal program and the nation's largest farming resettlement community during the Great Depression.

(b) February 26 of each year shall be known as "John R. 'Johnny' Cash Day" to honor the musical contributions of John R. "Johnny" Cash to the United States and Arkansas.

(c) (1) John R. "Johnny" Cash Day is not a legal holiday but is a memorial day. (2) The Governor may issue the appropriate proclamation to commemorate John R. "Johnny" Cash Day each year.

(1) John R. "Johnny" Cash Day is not a legal holiday but is a memorial day.

(2) The Governor may issue the appropriate proclamation to commemorate John R. "Johnny" Cash Day each year.

Added by Act 2021, No. 916,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-304 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 3 / Section 1-2-304
Commission not to incur obligations absent appropriated or available funds
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Code Revision Commission shall not enter into any contracts or incur any financial obligations with publishing firms for the compilation, recompilation, revision, codification, or recodification of the statutes of Arkansas, nor shall the commission enter into contracts for professional services or incur any obligation of a continuing nature as authorized in this subchapter if the expenditure of state funds will be required, unless funds have been appropriated or are available from other sources available to it for that purpose. (b) In no event shall the commission create a financial commitment or obligation, to be paid by the commission or the State of Arkansas, in excess of the funds available to the commission for the fiscal year in which the services or obligations are incurred. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1154,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1983, No. 641, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 1-303; Acts 1987, No. 334, § 3.

(a) The Arkansas Code Revision Commission shall not enter into any contracts or incur any financial obligations with publishing firms for the compilation, recompilation, revision, codification, or recodification of the statutes of Arkansas, nor shall the commission enter into contracts for professional services or incur any obligation of a continuing nature as authorized in this subchapter if the expenditure of state funds will be required, unless funds have been appropriated or are available from other sources available to it for that purpose.

(b) In no event shall the commission create a financial commitment or obligation, to be paid by the commission or the State of Arkansas, in excess of the funds available to the commission for the fiscal year in which the services or obligations are incurred.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1154,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1983, No. 641, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 1-303; Acts 1987, No. 334, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-121 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 1-2-121
Bills and laws to be clear and unambiguous
Status: in_force

No bill shall be considered and no law enacted unless the bill or law is written in clear, unambiguous language. Acts 1981, No. 308, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 1-106.

No bill shall be considered and no law enacted unless the bill or law is written in clear, unambiguous language.

Acts 1981, No. 308, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 1-106.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-5-103 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 1-5-103
State office closings by proclamation
Status: in_force

Nothing in §§ 1-5-101 , 1-5-102 , and 1-5-104 shall be construed as prohibiting the Governor from establishing by executive proclamation additional days when state offices shall be closed in observance of special events, or for other reasons at his or her discretion. Acts 1975, No. 976, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 69-112.1.

Nothing in §§ 1-5-101 , 1-5-102 , and 1-5-104 shall be construed as prohibiting the Governor from establishing by executive proclamation additional days when state offices shall be closed in observance of special events, or for other reasons at his or her discretion.

Acts 1975, No. 976, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 69-112.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-132 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-132
Poultry Capital of the World
Status: in_force

The City of Springdale, Arkansas, shall hereafter be known and may be referred to as the "Poultry Capital of the World". Added by Act 2013, No. 767,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

The City of Springdale, Arkansas, shall hereafter be known and may be referred to as the "Poultry Capital of the World".

Added by Act 2013, No. 767,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-127 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-127
State grain
Status: in_force

(a) Rice is designated the official grain of the State of Arkansas. (b) (1) This section does not require a state agency or office to republish a publication or brochure in order to list or display the state grain. (2) A state agency or office may include the information concerning the state grain in future publications or brochures or in a scheduled update to a publication or brochure. Acts 2007, No. 513, § 1; 2009, No. 249, § 2.

(a) Rice is designated the official grain of the State of Arkansas.

(b) (1) This section does not require a state agency or office to republish a publication or brochure in order to list or display the state grain. (2) A state agency or office may include the information concerning the state grain in future publications or brochures or in a scheduled update to a publication or brochure.

(1) This section does not require a state agency or office to republish a publication or brochure in order to list or display the state grain.

(2) A state agency or office may include the information concerning the state grain in future publications or brochures or in a scheduled update to a publication or brochure.

Acts 2007, No. 513, § 1; 2009, No. 249, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-308 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 3 / Section 1-2-308
Acts amending Arkansas Constitution
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If an act of the General Assembly amends a provision of the Arkansas Constitution as expressly permitted by the Arkansas Constitution, the Arkansas Code Revision Commission may, by a majority vote of the commission, make the following revisions to the act amending the Arkansas Constitution so long as the revisions do not change the substance or meaning of the act amending the Arkansas Constitution: (A) Correct the spelling of words; (B) Change capitalization for the purpose of uniformity; (C) Correct manifest typographical and grammatical errors; (D) Correct manifest errors in references to laws and other documents; (E) Correct manifest errors in internal reference numbers; (F) Number, renumber, redesignate, and rearrange the provision of the Arkansas Constitution at issue; (G) Change internal reference numbers to agree with renumbered sections, subsections, subdivisions, or other provisions of law; (H) Insert or delete hyphens in words to follow correct grammatical usage; (I) Change numerals or symbols to words or vice versa and add figures or words if they are merely repetitions of written words or vice versa for purposes of uniformity and style; (J) Change the form of nouns, pronouns, and verbs for purposes of style and grammar; (K) Correct punctuation; and (L) Change gender-specific language to gender-neutral language. (2) (A) If more than one (1) act amending the same provision of the Arkansas Constitution is enacted by the General Assembly during the same session, the commission may, by a majority vote of the commission, revise the provision of the Arkansas Constitution at issue as necessary so that all of the enactments shall be given effect, including without limitation renumbering, redesignating, and rearranging sections, subsections, and subdivisions of the provision of the Arkansas Constitution at issue. (B) In the event that one (1) or more acts amending the same provision of the Arkansas Constitution result in an irreconcilable conflict with one (1) or more acts of the General Assembly amending the Arkansas Constitution enacted during the same session, the commission may, by a majority vote of the commission, revise the provision of the Arkansas Constitution at issue so that the conflicting provision of the last enactment prevails. (b) If the commission makes revisions under subsection (a) of this section, the commission shall file a report with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Governor that: (1) Explains the revisions made under subsection (a) of this section; and (2) Includes the text of the provision of the Arkansas Constitution at issue as amended by the revisions made under subsection (a) of this section. Added by Act 2019, No. 694,§ 7, eff. 4/4/2019.

(a) (1) If an act of the General Assembly amends a provision of the Arkansas Constitution as expressly permitted by the Arkansas Constitution, the Arkansas Code Revision Commission may, by a majority vote of the commission, make the following revisions to the act amending the Arkansas Constitution so long as the revisions do not change the substance or meaning of the act amending the Arkansas Constitution: (A) Correct the spelling of words; (B) Change capitalization for the purpose of uniformity; (C) Correct manifest typographical and grammatical errors; (D) Correct manifest errors in references to laws and other documents; (E) Correct manifest errors in internal reference numbers; (F) Number, renumber, redesignate, and rearrange the provision of the Arkansas Constitution at issue; (G) Change internal reference numbers to agree with renumbered sections, subsections, subdivisions, or other provisions of law; (H) Insert or delete hyphens in words to follow correct grammatical usage; (I) Change numerals or symbols to words or vice versa and add figures or words if they are merely repetitions of written words or vice versa for purposes of uniformity and style; (J) Change the form of nouns, pronouns, and verbs for purposes of style and grammar; (K) Correct punctuation; and (L) Change gender-specific language to gender-neutral language. (2) (A) If more than one (1) act amending the same provision of the Arkansas Constitution is enacted by the General Assembly during the same session, the commission may, by a majority vote of the commission, revise the provision of the Arkansas Constitution at issue as necessary so that all of the enactments shall be given effect, including without limitation renumbering, redesignating, and rearranging sections, subsections, and subdivisions of the provision of the Arkansas Constitution at issue. (B) In the event that one (1) or more acts amending the same provision of the Arkansas Constitution result in an irreconcilable conflict with one (1) or more acts of the General Assembly amending the Arkansas Constitution enacted during the same session, the commission may, by a majority vote of the commission, revise the provision of the Arkansas Constitution at issue so that the conflicting provision of the last enactment prevails.

(1) If an act of the General Assembly amends a provision of the Arkansas Constitution as expressly permitted by the Arkansas Constitution, the Arkansas Code Revision Commission may, by a majority vote of the commission, make the following revisions to the act amending the Arkansas Constitution so long as the revisions do not change the substance or meaning of the act amending the Arkansas Constitution: (A) Correct the spelling of words; (B) Change capitalization for the purpose of uniformity; (C) Correct manifest typographical and grammatical errors; (D) Correct manifest errors in references to laws and other documents; (E) Correct manifest errors in internal reference numbers; (F) Number, renumber, redesignate, and rearrange the provision of the Arkansas Constitution at issue; (G) Change internal reference numbers to agree with renumbered sections, subsections, subdivisions, or other provisions of law; (H) Insert or delete hyphens in words to follow correct grammatical usage; (I) Change numerals or symbols to words or vice versa and add figures or words if they are merely repetitions of written words or vice versa for purposes of uniformity and style; (J) Change the form of nouns, pronouns, and verbs for purposes of style and grammar; (K) Correct punctuation; and (L) Change gender-specific language to gender-neutral language.

(A) Correct the spelling of words;

(B) Change capitalization for the purpose of uniformity;

(C) Correct manifest typographical and grammatical errors;

(D) Correct manifest errors in references to laws and other documents;

(E) Correct manifest errors in internal reference numbers;

(F) Number, renumber, redesignate, and rearrange the provision of the Arkansas Constitution at issue;

(G) Change internal reference numbers to agree with renumbered sections, subsections, subdivisions, or other provisions of law;

(H) Insert or delete hyphens in words to follow correct grammatical usage;

(I) Change numerals or symbols to words or vice versa and add figures or words if they are merely repetitions of written words or vice versa for purposes of uniformity and style;

(J) Change the form of nouns, pronouns, and verbs for purposes of style and grammar;

(K) Correct punctuation; and

(L) Change gender-specific language to gender-neutral language.

(2) (A) If more than one (1) act amending the same provision of the Arkansas Constitution is enacted by the General Assembly during the same session, the commission may, by a majority vote of the commission, revise the provision of the Arkansas Constitution at issue as necessary so that all of the enactments shall be given effect, including without limitation renumbering, redesignating, and rearranging sections, subsections, and subdivisions of the provision of the Arkansas Constitution at issue. (B) In the event that one (1) or more acts amending the same provision of the Arkansas Constitution result in an irreconcilable conflict with one (1) or more acts of the General Assembly amending the Arkansas Constitution enacted during the same session, the commission may, by a majority vote of the commission, revise the provision of the Arkansas Constitution at issue so that the conflicting provision of the last enactment prevails.

(A) If more than one (1) act amending the same provision of the Arkansas Constitution is enacted by the General Assembly during the same session, the commission may, by a majority vote of the commission, revise the provision of the Arkansas Constitution at issue as necessary so that all of the enactments shall be given effect, including without limitation renumbering, redesignating, and rearranging sections, subsections, and subdivisions of the provision of the Arkansas Constitution at issue.

(B) In the event that one (1) or more acts amending the same provision of the Arkansas Constitution result in an irreconcilable conflict with one (1) or more acts of the General Assembly amending the Arkansas Constitution enacted during the same session, the commission may, by a majority vote of the commission, revise the provision of the Arkansas Constitution at issue so that the conflicting provision of the last enactment prevails.

(b) If the commission makes revisions under subsection (a) of this section, the commission shall file a report with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Governor that: (1) Explains the revisions made under subsection (a) of this section; and (2) Includes the text of the provision of the Arkansas Constitution at issue as amended by the revisions made under subsection (a) of this section.

(1) Explains the revisions made under subsection (a) of this section; and

(2) Includes the text of the provision of the Arkansas Constitution at issue as amended by the revisions made under subsection (a) of this section.

Added by Act 2019, No. 694,§ 7, eff. 4/4/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-203 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 2 / Section 1-2-203
Words importing number and gender
Status: in_force

(a) When any subject matter, party, or person is described or referred to by words importing the singular number or the masculine gender, several matters and persons, and females as well as males, and bodies corporate as well as individuals, shall be deemed to be included. (b) Whenever, in any statute, words importing the plural number are used in describing or referring to any matter, parties, or persons, any single matter, party, or person shall be deemed to be included, although distributive words may not be used. Rev. Stat., ch. 129, §§ 20, 21; C. & M. Dig., §§ 9726, 9727; Pope's Dig., §§ 13252, 13253; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 1-201, 1-202.

(a) When any subject matter, party, or person is described or referred to by words importing the singular number or the masculine gender, several matters and persons, and females as well as males, and bodies corporate as well as individuals, shall be deemed to be included.

(b) Whenever, in any statute, words importing the plural number are used in describing or referring to any matter, parties, or persons, any single matter, party, or person shall be deemed to be included, although distributive words may not be used.

Rev. Stat., ch. 129, §§ 20, 21; C. & M. Dig., §§ 9726, 9727; Pope's Dig., §§ 13252, 13253; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 1-201, 1-202.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-125 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 1-2-125
Electronic document submissions and publications
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A state agency, a court, or a local government entity that is required by law to accept, solicit, or publish any information, record, report, application, or other required material may accept, solicit, or publish the information, record, report, application, or other required material in an electronic form. (2) If a state agency, a court, or a local government entity accepts, solicits, or publishes the information, record, report, application, or other required material in an electronic form under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the state agency, the court, or the local government entity shall also comply with existing requirements in law concerning the acceptance, solicitation, or publication of information, records, reports, applications, or other required materials. (3) A state agency, a court, or a local government entity may require an electronic form of receipt verification of information, records, reports, applications, or other required materials accepted, solicited, or published in an electronic form. (b) If as provided by this section, a state agency, a court, or a local government entity decides to accept, solicit, or publish the information, record, report, application, or other required material in an electronic form, the state agency, the court, or the local government entity shall: (1) Notify the Legislative Council within thirty (30) days of its decision and the justifications for the decision; and (2) On or before the expiration date of this section, advise the Legislative Council as to the sections of the Arkansas Code that should be amended to allow indefinitely for the discretion to accept, solicit, or publish the information, records, report, application, or other required material in an electronic form. (c) This section expires four (4) years after August 1, 2017. Added by Act 2017, No. 960,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) (1) A state agency, a court, or a local government entity that is required by law to accept, solicit, or publish any information, record, report, application, or other required material may accept, solicit, or publish the information, record, report, application, or other required material in an electronic form. (2) If a state agency, a court, or a local government entity accepts, solicits, or publishes the information, record, report, application, or other required material in an electronic form under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the state agency, the court, or the local government entity shall also comply with existing requirements in law concerning the acceptance, solicitation, or publication of information, records, reports, applications, or other required materials. (3) A state agency, a court, or a local government entity may require an electronic form of receipt verification of information, records, reports, applications, or other required materials accepted, solicited, or published in an electronic form.

(1) A state agency, a court, or a local government entity that is required by law to accept, solicit, or publish any information, record, report, application, or other required material may accept, solicit, or publish the information, record, report, application, or other required material in an electronic form.

(2) If a state agency, a court, or a local government entity accepts, solicits, or publishes the information, record, report, application, or other required material in an electronic form under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the state agency, the court, or the local government entity shall also comply with existing requirements in law concerning the acceptance, solicitation, or publication of information, records, reports, applications, or other required materials.

(3) A state agency, a court, or a local government entity may require an electronic form of receipt verification of information, records, reports, applications, or other required materials accepted, solicited, or published in an electronic form.

(b) If as provided by this section, a state agency, a court, or a local government entity decides to accept, solicit, or publish the information, record, report, application, or other required material in an electronic form, the state agency, the court, or the local government entity shall: (1) Notify the Legislative Council within thirty (30) days of its decision and the justifications for the decision; and (2) On or before the expiration date of this section, advise the Legislative Council as to the sections of the Arkansas Code that should be amended to allow indefinitely for the discretion to accept, solicit, or publish the information, records, report, application, or other required material in an electronic form.

(1) Notify the Legislative Council within thirty (30) days of its decision and the justifications for the decision; and

(2) On or before the expiration date of this section, advise the Legislative Council as to the sections of the Arkansas Code that should be amended to allow indefinitely for the discretion to accept, solicit, or publish the information, records, report, application, or other required material in an electronic form.

(c) This section expires four (4) years after August 1, 2017.

Added by Act 2017, No. 960,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-403 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 4 / Section 1-2-403
Duties
Status: in_force

(a) Each commissioner of the Commission on Uniform State Laws shall attend the meetings of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws and, both in and out of the National Conference, shall do all in his or her power to promote uniformity in state laws upon all subjects where uniformity may be deemed desirable and practicable. (b) The Commission on Uniform State Laws shall report to the General Assembly at each regular session, and from time to time thereafter as the Commission on Uniform State Laws may deem proper, an account of its transactions and its advice and recommendations for legislation. (c) It shall also be the duty of the Commission on Uniform State Laws to bring about, as far as practicable, the uniform judicial interpretation of all uniform laws. Acts 1945, No. 159, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-404.

(a) Each commissioner of the Commission on Uniform State Laws shall attend the meetings of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws and, both in and out of the National Conference, shall do all in his or her power to promote uniformity in state laws upon all subjects where uniformity may be deemed desirable and practicable.

(b) The Commission on Uniform State Laws shall report to the General Assembly at each regular session, and from time to time thereafter as the Commission on Uniform State Laws may deem proper, an account of its transactions and its advice and recommendations for legislation.

(c) It shall also be the duty of the Commission on Uniform State Laws to bring about, as far as practicable, the uniform judicial interpretation of all uniform laws.

Acts 1945, No. 159, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-404.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-504 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 5 / Section 1-2-504
Other definitions of "minority"
Status: in_force

(a) When enacting specific laws, the definition of "minority" shall be expanded to include other racial or ethnic groups when it is considered necessary by a legislative body. (b) However, under no circumstances should the definition of "minority" exclude black Americans or African Americans, Hispanic Americans, or American Indians or Native Americans. Acts 2001, No. 1394, § 4.

(a) When enacting specific laws, the definition of "minority" shall be expanded to include other racial or ethnic groups when it is considered necessary by a legislative body.

(b) However, under no circumstances should the definition of "minority" exclude black Americans or African Americans, Hispanic Americans, or American Indians or Native Americans.

Acts 2001, No. 1394, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-5-111 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 1-5-111
Arkansas Agriculture Recognition Day
Status: in_force

The first Friday in March of each year is designated as "Arkansas Agriculture Recognition Day" in this state. Acts 1999, No. 13, § 1.

The first Friday in March of each year is designated as "Arkansas Agriculture Recognition Day" in this state.

Acts 1999, No. 13, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-131 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-131
Artist laureate
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor may confer by proclamation the honorary title of "Artist Laureate of the State of Arkansas" in recognition of outstanding accomplishments and contributions in art by a person who is a resident of the State of Arkansas. (b) (1) The person designated or appointed by the Governor as Artist Laureate of the State of Arkansas shall be a visual, performing, or literary artist who was nominated by one (1) or more Arkansans. (2) The Governor may consult with educational institutions, state agencies, and members of the public to facilitate the selection process. (c) The Artist Laureate of the State of Arkansas shall serve a term of four (4) years or until a successor has been appointed for this honorary designation. Added by Act 2013, No. 167,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) The Governor may confer by proclamation the honorary title of "Artist Laureate of the State of Arkansas" in recognition of outstanding accomplishments and contributions in art by a person who is a resident of the State of Arkansas.

(b) (1) The person designated or appointed by the Governor as Artist Laureate of the State of Arkansas shall be a visual, performing, or literary artist who was nominated by one (1) or more Arkansans. (2) The Governor may consult with educational institutions, state agencies, and members of the public to facilitate the selection process.

(1) The person designated or appointed by the Governor as Artist Laureate of the State of Arkansas shall be a visual, performing, or literary artist who was nominated by one (1) or more Arkansans.

(2) The Governor may consult with educational institutions, state agencies, and members of the public to facilitate the selection process.

(c) The Artist Laureate of the State of Arkansas shall serve a term of four (4) years or until a successor has been appointed for this honorary designation.

Added by Act 2013, No. 167,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-5-106 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 1-5-106
Memorial days generally
Status: in_force

The following days shall not be legal holidays but shall be memorial days to be commemorated by the issuance of appropriate proclamations by the Governor: (1) General Douglas MacArthur Day - January 26; (2) Silas Hunt Day - February 2; (3) Abraham Lincoln's Birthday - February 12; (4) Arkansas Teachers' Day - First Tuesday in March; (5) Arbor Day - Third Monday in March; (6) Patriots' Day - April 19; (7) Arkansas Bird Day - April 26; (8) Good Friday - Friday preceding Easter; (9) Jefferson Davis' Birthday - June 3; (10) Columbus Day - October 12; (11) Senator Hattie W. Caraway Day - December 19; (12) Robert E. Lee Day - Second Saturday in October; and (13) John H. Johnson Day - November 1. Amended by Act 2019, No. 1062,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 561,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1943, No. 211, § 2; 1947, No. 215, § 2; 1967, No. 500, § 1; 1973, No. 7, § 1; 1975, No. 291, § 1; 1977, No. 372, § 1; 1977, No. 538, § 1; 1979, No. 385, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 69-102, 69-114, 69-116; Acts 2001, No. 1218, § 1; 2007, No. 374, § 1.

The following days shall not be legal holidays but shall be memorial days to be commemorated by the issuance of appropriate proclamations by the Governor:

(1) General Douglas MacArthur Day - January 26;

(2) Silas Hunt Day - February 2;

(3) Abraham Lincoln's Birthday - February 12;

(4) Arkansas Teachers' Day - First Tuesday in March;

(5) Arbor Day - Third Monday in March;

(6) Patriots' Day - April 19;

(7) Arkansas Bird Day - April 26;

(8) Good Friday - Friday preceding Easter;

(9) Jefferson Davis' Birthday - June 3;

(10) Columbus Day - October 12;

(11) Senator Hattie W. Caraway Day - December 19;

(12) Robert E. Lee Day - Second Saturday in October; and

(13) John H. Johnson Day - November 1.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 1062,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 561,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1943, No. 211, § 2; 1947, No. 215, § 2; 1967, No. 500, § 1; 1973, No. 7, § 1; 1975, No. 291, § 1; 1977, No. 372, § 1; 1977, No. 538, § 1; 1979, No. 385, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 69-102, 69-114, 69-116; Acts 2001, No. 1218, § 1; 2007, No. 374, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-3-103 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 1-3-103
Orders of Arkansas Public Service Commission and State Highway Commission
Status: in_force

The respective secretaries of the Arkansas Public Service Commission and the State Highway Commission shall cause to be published one (1) time, in one (1) newspaper in each county in this state, all general orders of the respective commissions. Amended by Act 2021, No. 463,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Init. Meas. 1914, No. 2, § 3, Acts 1915, p. 1511; Pope's Dig., § 8791; A.S.A. 1947, § 15-202.

The respective secretaries of the Arkansas Public Service Commission and the State Highway Commission shall cause to be published one (1) time, in one (1) newspaper in each county in this state, all general orders of the respective commissions.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 463,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Init. Meas. 1914, No. 2, § 3, Acts 1915, p. 1511; Pope's Dig., § 8791; A.S.A. 1947, § 15-202.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-110 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 1-2-110
Adoption of Code not to affect terms of office, compensation, expenses, etc
Status: in_force

(a) The adoption of this Code shall not affect the term of office or the right to hold office of any person who is in office on December 31, 1987, unless otherwise expressly provided or unless the office is abolished by the adoption of this Code. (b) The adoption of this Code shall not affect the compensation, expenses, per diem, allowances, retirement, or other rights of any officer or employee of this state or of any county, municipality, district, improvement district, school district, institution of higher education, political subdivision, authority, or other governmental entity within this state, or of any agency, department, division, section, board, commission, committee, or council of any of the above, unless otherwise provided in this Code. Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.

(a) The adoption of this Code shall not affect the term of office or the right to hold office of any person who is in office on December 31, 1987, unless otherwise expressly provided or unless the office is abolished by the adoption of this Code.

(b) The adoption of this Code shall not affect the compensation, expenses, per diem, allowances, retirement, or other rights of any officer or employee of this state or of any county, municipality, district, improvement district, school district, institution of higher education, political subdivision, authority, or other governmental entity within this state, or of any agency, department, division, section, board, commission, committee, or council of any of the above, unless otherwise provided in this Code.

Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-5-121 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 1-5-121
Lupus Awareness Day
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Lupus is the result of an immune system that is unbalanced and can become destructive to any organ or tissue in the body and is an urgent national health issue; (2) Lupus is unpredictable and potentially fatal, yet no satisfactory treatment exists; (3) The health consequences of lupus include heart attacks, strokes, seizures, and organ failure; (4) National data indicates that more than one million five hundred thousand (1,500,000) Americans live with some form of lupus, with lupus affecting women nine (9) times more often than men, and eighty percent (80%) of newly diagnosed cases of lupus develop among women of childbearing age; (5) Lupus disproportionately affects women of color, is two (2) to three (3) times more common among African-Americans, Hispanics and Latinos, Asians, and Native Americans, and is generally more prevalent in minority populations, a health disparity that remains unexplained; (6) The pain and fatigue associated with lupus can threaten one's ability to live independently, make it difficult to maintain employment, and lead a normal life; (7) One (1) in three (3) people diagnosed with lupus is disabled by the disease and consequently receives support from government programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security Disability Insurance, and Supplemental Security Income; and (8) The estimated average annual total of direct and indirect costs for an individual with lupus is thirty-three thousand two hundred twenty-three dollars ($33,223), and for people who have the most serious form of lupus, medical costs can greatly exceed this amount, causing a significant economic, emotional, and social burden to an entire family and society. (b) The purpose of Lupus Awareness Day is to promote public and health professional awareness among state and local health and human services officials, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers and increase knowledge concerning the causes and consequences of lupus, the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate management, and effective treatment and management strategies. (c) April 23 of each year shall be known as "Lupus Awareness Day". (d) Lupus Awareness Day shall not be a legal holiday but shall be a memorial day to be commemorated by the issuance of an appropriate proclamation by the Governor. Added by Act 2023, No. 29,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Lupus is the result of an immune system that is unbalanced and can become destructive to any organ or tissue in the body and is an urgent national health issue; (2) Lupus is unpredictable and potentially fatal, yet no satisfactory treatment exists; (3) The health consequences of lupus include heart attacks, strokes, seizures, and organ failure; (4) National data indicates that more than one million five hundred thousand (1,500,000) Americans live with some form of lupus, with lupus affecting women nine (9) times more often than men, and eighty percent (80%) of newly diagnosed cases of lupus develop among women of childbearing age; (5) Lupus disproportionately affects women of color, is two (2) to three (3) times more common among African-Americans, Hispanics and Latinos, Asians, and Native Americans, and is generally more prevalent in minority populations, a health disparity that remains unexplained; (6) The pain and fatigue associated with lupus can threaten one's ability to live independently, make it difficult to maintain employment, and lead a normal life; (7) One (1) in three (3) people diagnosed with lupus is disabled by the disease and consequently receives support from government programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security Disability Insurance, and Supplemental Security Income; and (8) The estimated average annual total of direct and indirect costs for an individual with lupus is thirty-three thousand two hundred twenty-three dollars ($33,223), and for people who have the most serious form of lupus, medical costs can greatly exceed this amount, causing a significant economic, emotional, and social burden to an entire family and society.

(1) Lupus is the result of an immune system that is unbalanced and can become destructive to any organ or tissue in the body and is an urgent national health issue;

(2) Lupus is unpredictable and potentially fatal, yet no satisfactory treatment exists;

(3) The health consequences of lupus include heart attacks, strokes, seizures, and organ failure;

(4) National data indicates that more than one million five hundred thousand (1,500,000) Americans live with some form of lupus, with lupus affecting women nine (9) times more often than men, and eighty percent (80%) of newly diagnosed cases of lupus develop among women of childbearing age;

(5) Lupus disproportionately affects women of color, is two (2) to three (3) times more common among African-Americans, Hispanics and Latinos, Asians, and Native Americans, and is generally more prevalent in minority populations, a health disparity that remains unexplained;

(6) The pain and fatigue associated with lupus can threaten one's ability to live independently, make it difficult to maintain employment, and lead a normal life;

(7) One (1) in three (3) people diagnosed with lupus is disabled by the disease and consequently receives support from government programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security Disability Insurance, and Supplemental Security Income; and

(8) The estimated average annual total of direct and indirect costs for an individual with lupus is thirty-three thousand two hundred twenty-three dollars ($33,223), and for people who have the most serious form of lupus, medical costs can greatly exceed this amount, causing a significant economic, emotional, and social burden to an entire family and society.

(b) The purpose of Lupus Awareness Day is to promote public and health professional awareness among state and local health and human services officials, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers and increase knowledge concerning the causes and consequences of lupus, the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate management, and effective treatment and management strategies.

(c) April 23 of each year shall be known as "Lupus Awareness Day".

(d) Lupus Awareness Day shall not be a legal holiday but shall be a memorial day to be commemorated by the issuance of an appropriate proclamation by the Governor.

Added by Act 2023, No. 29,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-103 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-103
Lowering of flags upon death of public officials
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the policy of the State of Arkansas to honor and pay tribute to certain public officials by lowering the state flags located on public buildings and other public property to half-mast from the time notice of the official's death is received through the day on which funeral services are conducted for the deceased official. (b) This section shall apply with respect to the following officers: (1) Current and past members of the United States Congress from the State of Arkansas; (2) Current constitutional officers of the State of Arkansas; (3) Former Governors of the State of Arkansas; (4) Current members of the General Assembly; and (5) Current members of the Supreme Court. (c) The provisions of this section shall not interfere with or restrict the authority of the Governor to order the state flag lowered to half-staff by executive proclamation at times other than those mentioned in this section. Acts 1977, No. 534, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 5-108.1 -- 5-108.3.

(a) It shall be the policy of the State of Arkansas to honor and pay tribute to certain public officials by lowering the state flags located on public buildings and other public property to half-mast from the time notice of the official's death is received through the day on which funeral services are conducted for the deceased official.

(b) This section shall apply with respect to the following officers: (1) Current and past members of the United States Congress from the State of Arkansas; (2) Current constitutional officers of the State of Arkansas; (3) Former Governors of the State of Arkansas; (4) Current members of the General Assembly; and (5) Current members of the Supreme Court.

(1) Current and past members of the United States Congress from the State of Arkansas;

(2) Current constitutional officers of the State of Arkansas;

(3) Former Governors of the State of Arkansas;

(4) Current members of the General Assembly; and

(5) Current members of the Supreme Court.

(c) The provisions of this section shall not interfere with or restrict the authority of the Governor to order the state flag lowered to half-staff by executive proclamation at times other than those mentioned in this section.

Acts 1977, No. 534, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 5-108.1 -- 5-108.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-120 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 1-2-120
Effect of repeal of statute
Status: in_force

(a) When a statute is repealed and the repealing statute is afterwards repealed, the first statute shall not thereby be revived unless by express words. (b) When any criminal or penal statute is repealed, all offenses committed or forfeitures accrued under it while it was in force shall be punished or enforced as if it were in force, notwithstanding the repeal, unless otherwise expressly provided in the repealing statute. (c) No action, plea, prosecution, or proceeding, civil or criminal, pending at the time any statutory provision is repealed shall be affected by the repeal but shall proceed in all respects as if the statutory provision had not been repealed. Rev. Stat., ch. 129, § 31; Rev. Stat., ch. 146, § 1; Acts 1846, § 1, p. 93; C. & M. Dig., §§ 9757-9759; Pope's Dig., §§ 13282-13284; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 1-102 -- 1-104.

(a) When a statute is repealed and the repealing statute is afterwards repealed, the first statute shall not thereby be revived unless by express words.

(b) When any criminal or penal statute is repealed, all offenses committed or forfeitures accrued under it while it was in force shall be punished or enforced as if it were in force, notwithstanding the repeal, unless otherwise expressly provided in the repealing statute.

(c) No action, plea, prosecution, or proceeding, civil or criminal, pending at the time any statutory provision is repealed shall be affected by the repeal but shall proceed in all respects as if the statutory provision had not been repealed.

Rev. Stat., ch. 129, § 31; Rev. Stat., ch. 146, § 1; Acts 1846, § 1, p. 93; C. & M. Dig., §§ 9757-9759; Pope's Dig., §§ 13282-13284; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 1-102 -- 1-104.