Bill > HB1638

This bill aims to modernize Arkansas state law by explicitly including the United States Space Force in existing statutory references to armed forces and uniformed services. Established on December 20, 2019, the Space Force is the sixth branch of the United States Armed Forces and the eighth uniformed service. The bill systematically updates numerous sections of Arkansas Code to add the Space Force to definitions and references related to military service, ensuring that Space Force members and veterans are eligible for existing programs and benefits. The changes span a wide range of areas including weapon regulations, military leave, retirement systems, income tax exemptions, special license plates, and other state administrative provisions. By making these updates, the bill intends to ensure that Space Force personnel receive the same legal recognition and treatment as members of other military branches, reflecting the modern composition of the United States Armed Forces. The modifications are technical in nature and do not create new substantive rights, but rather ensure consistency and clarity in existing state laws regarding military service.

Military Affairs and Security

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1638&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R