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HCR 1005

TO HONOR THE ARKANSAS MINORITY HEALTH COMMISSION DURING AMERICAN HEART MONTH IN FEBRUARY FOR ITS EFFORTS TO ADDRESS HEART DISEASE AMONG THE MINORITY POPULATIONS OF ARKANSAS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Fred Allen and 11 co-sponsors

Ceremonial HCR 1005 honors the Arkansas Minority Health Commission for minority heart-health work during American Heart Month; no fiscal impact, but bill died at sine die.

Died in House at Sine Die adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HCR 1005

Summary of HCR 1005 (2025)

Overview

HCR 1005 is a concurrent resolution in the 95th General Assembly of Arkansas. Introduced on February 13, 2025, the bill seeks to honor the Arkansas Minority Health Commission during American Heart Month in February for its efforts to address heart disease among Arkansas’ minority populations. The measure is ceremonial in nature and does not create new programs or fiscal obligations.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and celebrate the Arkansas Minority Health Commission for its work addressing heart disease and health disparities among minority communities in Arkansas.
  • Highlight the Commission’s ongoing role in promoting heart health and equitable access to preventive health care.
  • Align with national efforts (e.g., Million Hearts) in partnership with the American Heart Association to raise awareness of cardiovascular health in minority populations.

Key Provisions

  • Means of Honor: The Arkansas House of Representatives and Senate would jointly honor the Arkansas Minority Health Commission during American Heart Month in February.
  • Recognition of Mission: Recites the Commission’s goals, including ensuring equitable access to preventive health care, addressing disparities, promoting healthier lifestyles, and improving delivery and access to health services for minorities.
  • Methods and Activities: Notes the Commission’s activities such as studying health service delivery issues for minorities, identifying gaps, making recommendations to relevant state agencies and the General Assembly, and conducting research to anticipate future minority health needs.
  • Partnerships: Acknowledges partnerships with organizations like the American Heart Association and participation in Million Hearts initiatives.
  • Ceremonial Action: Upon adoption, a copy of the resolution would be provided to the Arkansas Minority Health Commission leadership by the Chief Clerk of the House.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary focus: Arkansas Minority Health Commission and its leadership.
  • Indirect impact: Minority Arkansans who benefit from the Commission’s ongoing efforts to improve health equity and access to preventive care; state agencies and policymakers who may consider Commission recommendations.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: February 13, 2025.
  • Committee Action: February 18, 2025 – Do Pass by the Committee.
  • Floor Action: Filed and read during the early 2025 session dates (first and second readings noted).
  • Status: Died in the House at Sine Die adjournment on May 5, 2025. No further legislative action required or pending.
  • Sponsors:
    • House: Primary sponsors include T. Shephard and J. Scott; additional cosponsors include J. Richardson, Ennett, Springer, Barnett, McGruder, Barnes, F. Allen, K. Ferguson.
    • Senate: Primary sponsors include J. Scott and R. Murdock; cosponsors include S. Flowers.

Bottom Line

HCR 1005 is a ceremonial measure to publicly commend the Arkansas Minority Health Commission for its work on minority heart health during American Heart Month. It carries no fiscal impact or policy changes and serves to raise awareness and acknowledge collaborative efforts with national health organizations. The bill ultimately did not progress to enactment, as it died at sine die.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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