Bill > HB1417

This bill designates the mallard duck as the official state duck of Arkansas by amending the state's legal code to add a new section specifically recognizing this designation. The bill clarifies that while the mallard duck is now the official state duck, this designation does not require immediate republication of existing state materials or brochures to include this information; instead, state agencies can incorporate the new designation in future publications or scheduled updates. Additionally, the bill explicitly states that the official designation does not confer any special protected status to the mallard duck, meaning the bird will not receive any additional legal protections as a result of this legislative action. The bill appears to be a symbolic gesture to formally recognize the mallard duck as a representative species for the state of Arkansas.

Government Affairs

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1417&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R