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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-104 - Distribution of flags

(a)
(1)
The Secretary of State shall obtain a sufficient quantity of flags of the United States and flags of the State of Arkansas in order that the flags that have been flown over the State Capitol Building may be made available to members of the House of Representatives and members of the Senate for distribution in their respective districts and to the Governor for statewide distribution, to:
(A)
Civic groups;
(B)
Schools;
(C)
Organized youth groups; and
(D)
An individual as an award in recognition of the individual's accomplishment.
(2)
The flags described under this section and purchased by the Secretary of State shall be made in the United States.
(b)
A sufficient quantity of flags shall be obtained to permit the Secretary of State to make available for distribution in the manner authorized in this section:
(1)
Thirty (30) Arkansas flags and twenty (20) United States flags per calendar year to each member of the House of Representatives and the Senate;
(2)
One hundred (100) Arkansas flags and one hundred (100) United States flags per calendar year to the office of the Governor;
(3)
One hundred (100) Arkansas flags and one hundred (100) United States flags to the office of the Secretary of State;
(4)
Thirty-five (35) Arkansas flags and thirty-five (35) United States flags to the office of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate;
(5)
Thirty-five (35) Arkansas flags and thirty-five (35) United States flags to the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives;
(6)
Twenty-five (25) Arkansas flags and twenty-five (25) United States flags per calendar year to the:
(A)
Lieutenant Governor;
(B)
Treasurer of State;
(C)
Auditor of State; and
(D)
Commissioner of State Lands; and
(7)
Twenty-five (25) United States flags and twenty-five (25) Arkansas flags per calendar year to the Division of Emergency Medical Services of the Department of Health.
(c)
This section supersedes any other law of this state that provides for the Secretary of State to furnish copies of flags for distribution to groups and individuals as described in subdivision (a)(1) of this section.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 220,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 220,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1184,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 955,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1985, No. 414, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 5-120, 5-121; Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 123, § 14; 2003, No. 300, § 1; 2011, No. 1205, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-105 - Pronunciation of state name

Whereas, confusion of practice has arisen in the pronunciation of the name of our state and it is deemed important that the true pronunciation should be determined for use in oral official proceedings.
And, whereas, the matter has been thoroughly investigated by the Historical Society of the State of Arkansas and the Eclectic Society of Little Rock, which have agreed upon the correct pronunciation as derived from history and the early usage of the American immigrants.
Be it therefore resolved by both houses of the General Assembly, that the only true pronunciation of the name of the state, in the opinion of this body, is that received by the French from the native Indians and committed to writing in the French word representing the sound. It should be pronounced in three (3) syllables, with the final "s" silent, the "a" in each syllable with the Italian sound, and the accent on the first and last syllables. The pronunciation with the accent on the second syllable with the sound of "a" in "man" and the sounding of the terminal "s" is an innovation to be discouraged.
Concurrent Resolution No. 4, Acts 1881, p. 216; C. & M. Dig., § 9181a; Pope's Dig., § 11867; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-102.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-106 - State nickname

Because of our unsurpassed scenery, clear lakes, free-flowing streams, magnificent rivers, meandering bayous, delta bottomlands, forested mountains, and abundant fish and wildlife, the official nickname for the State of Arkansas is proclaimed to be "The Natural State".
House Concurrent Resolution No. 26, Acts 1953, p. 1511; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-110; Acts 1995, No. 1352, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-107 - State motto

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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-108 - Official seals

(a)
It shall be the duty of the Governor to procure a seal for the State of Arkansas, which shall present the following impressions, devices, and emblems, to wit: An eagle at the bottom, holding a scroll in its beak, inscribed "Regnat Populus", a bundle of arrows in one claw and an olive branch in the other; a shield covering the breast of the eagle, engraved with a steamboat at top, a beehive and plow in the middle, and sheaf of wheat at the bottom; the Goddess of Liberty at the top, holding a wreath in her right hand, a pole in the left hand, surmounted by a liberty cap, and surrounded by a circle of stars outside of which is a circle of rays; the figure of an angel on the left, inscribed "Mercy", and a sword on the right hand, inscribed "Justice", surrounded with the words "Seal of the State of Arkansas".
(b)
The Secretary of State, Auditor of State, and Treasurer of State shall each have a seal of office presenting the impressions, devices, and emblems presented by the Seal of State except that the surrounding words on the Secretary of State's seal shall be "Seal of the Secretary of State, Arkansas", on the Auditor of State's seal shall be "Seal of the Auditor of State, Arkansas", and on the Treasurer of State's seal shall be "Seal of the Treasurer of State, Arkansas".
(c)
All official seals used in the state shall present the same impressions, emblems, and devices presented by the Seal of State, except that the surrounding words shall be such as to indicate the office to which each seal belongs.
Acts 1864, No. 1, §§ 1-3, p. 31; C. & M. Dig., §§ 2096, 9142-9144; Pope's Dig., §§ 2700, 11804-11806; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 5-104 -- 5-106.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-109 - State flower

The apple blossom is declared to be the state floral emblem of Arkansas.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1, Acts 1901, p. 408; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-109.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-110 - State insect

The honeybee is designated as the official state insect for the State of Arkansas.
Acts 1973, No. 49, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-118.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-111 - State gem, mineral, and rock

(a)
The diamond is adopted and designated the official state gem of the State of Arkansas.
(b)
Quartz crystal is adopted and designated the official state mineral of the State of Arkansas.
(c)
Bauxite is adopted and designated the official state rock of the State of Arkansas.
Acts 1967, No. 128, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 5-115 -- 5-117.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-112 - State beverage

Milk is designated as the state beverage of Arkansas.
Acts 1985, No. 998, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-127.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-113 - State musical instrument

The fiddle is designated the official musical instrument of the State of Arkansas.
Acts 1985, No. 277, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-119.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-114 - Poet laureate

(a)
The Governor is authorized to designate or appoint, by proclamation, a Poet Laureate of the State of Arkansas, which shall be an honorary title in recognition of outstanding accomplishments and contributions in poetry by a person who is a resident of the State of Arkansas.
(b)
(1)
The person designated or appointed by the Governor as Poet Laureate of the State of Arkansas shall be a person whose name was selected from a list of names submitted to the Governor upon recommendation of a committee consisting of:
(A)
Two (2) principal heads of English departments of state-supported universities or colleges who are selected by the Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education; and
(B)
Two (2) members of the Poets' Roundtable of Arkansas who are selected by the President of the Poets' Roundtable of Arkansas.
(2)
(A)
The person serving as Poet Laureate of the State of Arkansas on August 1, 2017, shall serve until the person's death or resignation from the position.
(B)
The term of a Poet Laureate of the State of Arkansas appointed after August 1, 2017, is four (4) years.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 1, eff. 4/12/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1031, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 292,§ 1, eff. 2/28/2017.
Acts 1971, No. 90, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-111.1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-115 - State fruit and vegetable

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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-116 - State songs and anthem

(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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-117 - Official language

(a)
The English language shall be the official language of the State of Arkansas.
(b)
This section shall not prohibit the public schools from performing their duty to provide equal educational opportunities to all children.
Acts 1987, No. 40, § 1; 1987, No. 77, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-118 - State bird

The mockingbird is declared and everywhere recognized as the state bird of the State of Arkansas.
House Concurrent Resolution No. 22, Acts 1929.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-119 - State tree

The pine tree is declared and everywhere recognized as the state tree of the State of Arkansas.
House Concurrent Resolution No. 2, Acts 1939.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-120 - State folk dance

The dance known as the "square dance" is hereby designated and adopted as the American Folk Dance of the State of Arkansas.
Acts 1991, No. 93, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-121 - Purple martin capitals

(a)
Since the purple martin, a bird known for its appetite for flying insects, is deemed by most as an attractive asset for its appearance, song, cleanliness, and diet - America's Most Wanted Bird, and since the City of Lake Village in Chicot County of southeastern Arkansas is located along the North-South Flyway, the major migration route for millions of birds, the City of Lake Village in Chicot County, shall be designated by the General Assembly to be known as the "Southeast Purple Martin Capital of the State of Arkansas".
(b)
The City of Fort Smith is hereby designated as the "Northwest Purple Martin Capital of Arkansas".
Acts 1993, No. 469, § 1; 1993, No. 871, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-122 - State mammal

The white-tailed deer is hereby designated the official mammal of the State of Arkansas.
Acts 1993, No. 892, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-123 - Trout Capital of the U.S.A

The City of Cotter, Arkansas, shall hereafter be known and may be referred to as the "Trout Capital of the U.S.A.".
Acts 1993, No. 740, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-124 - State soil

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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-125 - State historic cooking vessel

The Dutch oven is designated as the official historic cooking vessel of the State of Arkansas.
Acts 2001, No. 476, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-126 - State butterfly

(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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-127 - State grain

(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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-128 - Lowering of state flags when member of armed services killed in action - Definition

(a)
As used in this section, "public building" means a structure occupied by an agency of the State of Arkansas or its political subdivisions.
(b)
The State of Arkansas may honor and pay tribute to a member of the armed services who is killed in action by lowering a state flag located on a public building to half-staff any time after learning of the death of a member of the armed services for a period not to exceed three (3) days.
(c)
This section applies to a member of the armed services who was or has been a resident of the State of Arkansas.
Acts 2009, No. 30, § 1; 2011, No. 1182, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-129 - State grape

(a)
The Cynthiana grape, or Vitis Aestivalis, is designated the official grape 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 grape.
(2)
A state agency or office may include the information concerning the state grape 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 Cynthiana grape.
Acts 2009, No. 547, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-130 - State nut

(a)
The pecan is designated the official nut of the State of Arkansas.
(b)
This section does not require a state agency or office to republish any publication or brochure in order to list or display the state nut. A state agency or office may include the information concerning the state nut in future publications or brochures or in any scheduled update to a publication or brochure.
(c)
This section does not grant a protected status to the pecan.
Acts 2009, No. 638, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-131 - Artist laureate

(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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-132 - Poultry Capital of the World

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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-133 - Display of national motto

(a)
(1)
If funds under subsection (b) of this section are available, local school superintendents, local building administrators, or chief administrators of the public schools in this state, or institutions of higher education, or their respective designees, and the administrative officials of state agencies, or their respective designees, shall prominently display in a conspicuous place in a location described in subdivision (a)(2) of this section a durable poster or framed copy containing:
(A)
(i)
The national motto of the United States, "In God We Trust".
(ii)
The national motto shall:
(a)
Be easily readable on a poster or framed copy of at least eleven inches by fourteen inches (11" x 14");
(b)
Be the central focus of the poster or framed copy; and
(c)
Be displayed in a large font size;
(B)
An accurate representation of the United States flag, which shall be under the national motto; and
(C)
An accurate representation of the Arkansas state flag or flags.
(2)
The durable posters or framed copies donated or purchased under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be displayed in each:
(A)
Public institution of higher education and elementary and secondary school library and classroom in this state; and
(B)
Public building or facility in this state that is maintained or operated by taxpayer funds.
(b)
The copies or posters authorized under this section shall either be donated or shall be purchased solely with funds made available through voluntary contributions to the local school boards, local building governing entity, or the Building Authority Division.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 410,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 604,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6052, eff. 7/1/2019.
Added by Act 2017, No. 911,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-135 - State dinosaur

(a)
The Arkansaurus fridayi is designated as the official dinosaur of the State of Arkansas.
(b)
(1)
This section does not require a state agency or office to republish a publication or brochure to list or display the state dinosaur.
(2)
A state agency or office may include information concerning the state dinosaur in a future publication or brochure or in a scheduled update to a publication or brochure.
Added by Act 2019, No. 377,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-136 - State knife

The Bowie knife is designated the official knife of the State of Arkansas.
Added by Act 2019, No. 510,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-137 - State primitive fish

(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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-138 - State firearm

The shotgun is designated the official firearm of the State of Arkansas.
Added by Act 2019, No. 685,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 4 - STATE SYMBOLS, MOTTO, ETC (§§ 1-4-101 — 1-4-140) › Section 1-4-140 - State steam locomotive

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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 5 - HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-122) › Section 1-5-101 - Official holidays

(a)
The following days are declared to be the sole official holidays applicable to state government in Arkansas:
(1)
New Year's Day - January 1;
(2)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday - the third Monday in January;
(3)
George Washington's Birthday and Daisy Gatson Bates Day - the third Monday in February;
(4)
Memorial Day - the last Monday in May;
(5)
Independence Day - July 4;
(6)
Labor Day - the first Monday in September;
(7)
Veterans Day - November 11;
(8)
Thanksgiving Day - the fourth Thursday in November;
(9)
Christmas Eve - December 24;
(10)
Christmas Day - December 25; and
(11)
An employee's birthday - an employee is granted one (1) holiday to observe his or her birthday.
(b)
A holiday falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday. A holiday falling on a Sunday will be observed on the succeeding Monday.
(c)
It is the specific intent of the General Assembly that all state employees shall be entitled to eleven (11) paid holidays per year. The Office of Personnel Management shall promulgate rules and regulations to assure this legislative intent.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 561,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1943, No. 211, § 1; 1947, No. 215, § 1; 1955, No. 29, § 1; 1963, No. 216, § 1; 1969, No. 16, § 1; 1971, No. 370, § 1; 1973, No. 664, § 1; 1975, No. 976, §§ 1, 3, 6; 1983, No. 833, § 1; 1985, No. 985, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 69-101, 69-101.1, 69-115; Acts 2001, No. 304, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 5 - HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-122) › Section 1-5-102 - State offices to be closed on holidays - Exceptions

(a)
All state offices shall be closed on all days declared to be legal holidays under the laws of this state, and all persons employed thereby shall not be required to work on legal holidays. However, this section shall not apply to those state government offices wherever located and to those employees that are essential to the preservation and protection of the public peace, health, and safety, nor to the offices of the various constitutional officers who may use their own discretion in the matter of closing their offices on legal holidays.
(b)
It is the specific intent of this section that all state offices be closed on all legal holidays even though one (1) or more legal holidays shall fall during a regular session, a fiscal session, or an extraordinary session of the General Assembly, provided that, with respect to state offices located in Pulaski County, those offices shall not be closed for any legal holiday during a regular session, a fiscal session, or an extraordinary session of the General Assembly unless they are permitted to close by resolution of the General Assembly, but those offices shall maintain only a minimum number of employees necessary to carry on the business of the offices.
(c)
Any state employee who is required to work on a legal holiday, for any reason, shall be entitled to equivalent time off at a later date.
(d)
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, state-supported institutions of higher education in this state may require the employees of the institutions to work on any of the holidays established in §
1-5-101
, but if the employees are required to work on any day declared as a legal holiday, the employees shall be entitled to equivalent time off on another date.
Acts 1971, No. 370, §§ 2, 3; 1975, No. 976, §§ 2, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 69-112, 69-113; Acts 2009, No. 962, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 5 - HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-122) › Section 1-5-103 - State office closings by proclamation

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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 5 - HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-122) › Section 1-5-104 - Entitlement to paid holiday or equivalent time

(a)
To be eligible for holiday pay, the employee must be on pay status his or her last scheduled work day before the holiday and his or her first scheduled work day after the holiday.
(b)
When a holiday falls while an employee is on annual or sick leave, that day is charged as a holiday and that day will not be charged against his or her annual or sick leave.
(c)
When a holiday falls on an employee's regular scheduled day off, he or she will be given equivalent time off.
(d)
The following provisions apply to employees who cannot take holidays as scheduled:
(1)
Employees must work on holidays when the needs of the agency require it. Department or agency directors will determine the need;
(2)
Days off for holidays worked may be taken at a time approved by the employee's supervisor. They are to be taken as soon as it is practical; and
(3)
Supervisors are responsible for scheduling days off in lieu of holidays for their employees. Department heads and supervisors are responsible for informing their employees of the schedule and the observance of all provisions.
Acts 1975, No. 976, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 69-115.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 5 - HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-122) › Section 1-5-105 - Commercial paper payable day after holiday

All bills of exchange, drafts, or promissory notes which shall become payable on a legal holiday shall be payable on the day next succeeding the holiday.
Acts 1943, No. 211, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 69-103.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 5 - HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-122) › Section 1-5-106 - Memorial days generally

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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 5 - HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-122) › Section 1-5-107 - Confederate Flag Day

The Saturday immediately preceding Easter Sunday of each year is designated as "Confederate Flag Day" in this state.
Acts 1957, No. 124, § 1; 1967, No. 455, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 69-110, 69-111; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 490.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 5 - HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-122) › Section 1-5-108 - White Cane Safety Day

(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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 5 - HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-122) › Section 1-5-109 - Prisoners of War Remembrance Day

(a)
The ninth day of April of each year shall hereafter be known as "Prisoners of War Remembrance Day".
(b)
On this day every Arkansan is encouraged to commemorate the sacrifices of those persons who suffered captivity in foreign lands while in the service of their country. Furthermore, all Arkansans are encouraged to devote some portion of Prisoners of War Remembrance Day in solemn contemplation on the plight of the men and women of this country who have been held prisoners of war.
(c)
The superintendent of each public school in this state shall arrange for appropriate exercises on campus to commemorate Prisoners of War Remembrance Day.
Acts 1989, No. 519, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 5 - HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-122) › Section 1-5-110 - National Garden Week

The first full week in June is hereby established as "National Garden Week".
Acts 1993, No. 351, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 5 - HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-122) › Section 1-5-111 - Arkansas Agriculture Recognition Day

The first Friday in March of each year is designated as "Arkansas Agriculture Recognition Day" in this state.
Acts 1999, No. 13, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 5 - HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-122) › Section 1-5-112 - POW/MIA Recognition Day

(a)
The third Friday in September shall be known as "POW/MIA Recognition Day" to honor American prisoners of war and those missing in action, all of whom have made extraordinary sacrifices on behalf of the United States of America.
(b)
POW/MIA Recognition 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.
Acts 1999, No. 917, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 5 - HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-122) › Section 1-5-113 - Native American Heritage Week

(a)
The third week in September of each year shall be known in Arkansas as "Native American Heritage Week" to honor the integral role that Native Americans have played in the history of the state and the rich contributions Native Americans have made to the history of Arkansas, including the state's role as home to many of the roads and trails along the Trail of Tears.
(b)
The Governor shall annually, prior to the third week in September, issue a proclamation proclaiming Native American Heritage Week and in the proclamation shall:
(1)
Comment on the significance that Native Americans have played in the state's history; and
(2)
Call upon the citizens of the state to observe Native American Heritage Week and to commemorate Native Americans' cultural contributions to the heritage of Arkansas.
Acts 2001, No. 1117, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 5 - HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-122) › Section 1-5-114 - Juneteenth Independence Day

(a)
The third Saturday in June shall be known as "Juneteenth Independence Day" to commemorate the end of over two hundred (200) years of slavery in the United States of America and to demonstrate racial reconciliation and healing from the legacy of slavery.
(b)
Juneteenth Independence 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.
Acts 2005, No. 2101, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 5 - HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-122) › Section 1-5-115 - Firefighter Recognition Day

(a)
January 27 of each year shall be known as "Firefighter Recognition Day" in order to honor the men and women who make extraordinary sacrifices on behalf of the citizens of the State of Arkansas while in the line of duty.
(b)
Firefighter Recognition 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.
Acts 2005, No. 444, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 5 - HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-122) › Section 1-5-116 - Hemophilia Awareness Day

(a)
The General Assembly finds that:
(1)
Hemophilia is the name of several hereditary genetic illnesses that impair the body's ability to control bleeding;
(2)
Hemophilia is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable bleeding caused by missing or low-level clotting factor in the blood;
(3)
Hemophiliac bleeding may occur even when a sufferer has sustained no injury;
(4)
Hemophiliac bleeding most often occurs in the joints and in the head;
(5)
Approximately twenty thousand (20,000) citizens nationwide are suffering from hemophilia, and one (1) in each five thousand (5,000) live male births in the United States results in hemophilia;
(6)
Hemophilia affects males almost exclusively, affecting one in five thousand (1 in 5,000) males;
(7)
Hemophilia occurs in all demographic groups;
(8)
There is no cure for hemophilia; and
(9)
Hemophilia is a lifelong condition that can be controlled with regular injections of the deficient clotting factor.
(b)
The first Monday in May of each year shall be known in Arkansas as "Hemophilia Awareness Day".
(c)
Hemophilia 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.
Acts 2007, No. 203, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 5 - HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-122) › Section 1-5-117 - Arkansas Music Appreciation Day

(a)
The General Assembly finds that Arkansas has a proud history of contributing music and musicians to the nation, including without limitation:
(1)
Johnny Cash;
(2)
B. B. King;
(3)
Glen Campbell;
(4)
Charlie Rich;
(5)
Sister Rosetta Tharpe;
(6)
Al Green;
(7)
Conway Twitty;
(8)
Floyd Cramer;
(9)
James "Jim Dandy" Mangrum;
(10)
Buddy Jewell;
(11)
Mark Lavon "Levon" Helm;
(12)
James C. Morris, also known as "Jimmy Driftwood";
(13)
James Edward Brown, also known as "Jim Ed Brown";
(14)
James Collin;
(15)
Ellis CeDell Davis;
(16)
Louis Jordan; and
(17)
Shelley Breen, Denise Jones, Leigh Cappillino, Terry Jones, and Heather Payne, members and former members of Point of Grace.
(b)
September 1 of each year shall be known as "Arkansas Music Appreciation Day" to honor the contributions of Arkansas musicians.
(c)
(1)
Arkansas Music Appreciation Day is not a legal holiday but is a memorial day.
(2)
The Governor may issue the appropriate proclamation to commemorate Arkansas Music Appreciation Day each year.
(d)
Each year before September 1, the Governor shall issue a proclamation proclaiming September 1 as Arkansas Music Appreciation Day and in the proclamation shall:
(1)
Comment on the significance of the contributions that Arkansas musicians have made to the nation's music; and
(2)
Call upon the citizens of the state to observe Arkansas Music Appreciation Day.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 575,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 59,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Added by Act 2019, No. 546,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 5 - HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-122) › Section 1-5-118 - National Day of the Cowboy

(a)
The General Assembly finds that:
(1)
Pioneering men and women helped build the nation with their ranches and farms, and livestock and agriculture play a vital role in the economic well-being of Arkansas communities;
(2)
The quintessential cowboy and cowgirl play a significant role in American culture, and embody integrity, respect, a strong work ethic, and patriotism, known as the "cowboy code";
(3)
The vaquero spirit of competition among ranch cowboys and cowgirls is reflected in rodeo events throughout the state that contribute to tourism and the economy;
(4)
Many statewide organizations recognize and encourage young cowboys and cowgirls to be excellent stewards of the land and to preserve this foundation of American heritage;
(5)
Arkansas is the birthplace of cowboy book and film icons, including:
(A)
Charles Portis, who was born in El Dorado, educated at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, and authored the cowboy novel "True Grit";
(B)
Maxwell Henry Aronson, who was born in Little Rock, became the actor "Bronco Billy" Anderson, and was the first cowboy superstar, starring in over three hundred (300) movies and paving the way for other famous cowboy actors; and
(C)
Betty Jeanne Grayson, who was also born in Little Rock, became actress Gail Davis, and inspired young cowgirls as "Annie Oakley" in the 1950s television series of the same name; and
(6)
Many states have declared an annual day to commemorate cowboys.
(b)
The fourth Saturday in July shall be known as "National Day of the Cowboy" to commemorate America's cowboy heritage.
(c)
National Day of the Cowboy 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. 601,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 5 - HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-122) › Section 1-5-120 - John R. "Johnny" Cash Day

(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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 5 - HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-122) › Section 1-5-121 - Lupus Awareness Day

(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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-5-122) › Chapter 5 - HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-122) › Section 1-5-122 - Women Veterans Day

(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.