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AR HB1604

AR HB1604
To Amend The Law Concerning Prohibited Contracts By State Agencies; And To Prohibit The Use Of Public Funds By State Agencies To Purchase Promotional Items Made In China.


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Introduced
02/26/2025
In Committee
04/14/2025
Crossed Over
03/18/2025
Passed
04/16/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/21/2025

Introduced Session

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROHIBITED CONTRACTS BY STATE AGENCIES; TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS BY STATE AGENCIES TO PURCHASE PROMOTIONAL ITEMS MADE IN CHINA; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill amends Arkansas state law to prohibit state agencies from using public funds to purchase promotional items manufactured in China. The bill first adds new definitions to existing law, defining "promotional items" as items purchased by state agencies to promote or advertise themselves, which include specific examples like bumper stickers, clothing items, key chains, mugs, pens, and pins. It then introduces a new legal provision that explicitly forbids state agencies from spending public funds on promotional items made in the People's Republic of China. The bill also changes the name of the relevant legal subchapter from "Prohibited Contracts by State Agencies" to "Prohibited Actions by State Agencies" and specifies that these new restrictions will only apply to contracts executed on or after the law's effective date. The legislation appears to be part of a broader effort to limit state spending on goods produced in China, potentially for economic or geopolitical reasons.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (62)

Blake Johnson (R)* Mindy McAlindon (R)* Brandon Achor (R),  Wade Andrews (R),  Sonia Barker (R),  Howard Beaty (R),  Rick Beck (R),  Mary Bentley (R),  Stan Berry (R),  Harlan Breaux (R),  Keith Brooks (R),  Karilyn Brown (R),  Matt Brown (R),  Nick Burkes (R),  Rebecca Burkes (R),  Joey Carr (R),  John Carr (R),  Fran Cavenaugh (R),  Paul Childress (R),  Cameron Cooper (R),  Bruce Cozart (R),  Cindy Crawford (R),  James Eaton (R),  Brian Evans (R),  Tony Furman (R),  Jimmy Gazaway (R),  Zack Gramlich (R),  Brad Hall (R),  R.J. Hawk (R),  Steve Hollowell (R),  Lee Johnson (R),  Wayne Long (R),  Robin Lundstrum (R),  Roger Lynch (R),  John Maddox (R),  Rick McClure (R),  Mark McElroy (R),  Richard McGrew (R),  Brit McKenzie (R),  Ron McNair (R),  Jon Milligan (R),  Jeremiah Moore (R),  Jason Nazarenko (R),  Stetson Painter (R),  Shad Pearce (R),  Mark Perry (D),  Aaron Pilkington (R),  Chad Puryear (R),  Scott Richardson (R),  Marcus Richmond (R),  Ryan Rose (R),  Johnny Rye (R),  Bart Schulz (R),  Matthew Shepherd (R),  Randy Torres (R),  Dwight Tosh (R),  Kendon Underwood (R),  Steve Unger (R),  DeAnn Vaught (R),  Steven Walker (R),  Carlton Wing (R),  Jim Wooten (R), 

Last Action

Notification that HB1604 is now Act 943 (on 04/21/2025)

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