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HR 1037

TO PROCLAIM APRIL 21, 2026, AS ARKANSAS LINEWORKER APPRECIATION DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL AND TO COMMEND THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVE ARKANSAS AS UTILITY LINEWORKERS.

2026 Fiscal Session Introduced by Shad Pearce and 1 co-sponsor

Arkansas proclaims April 21, 2026 as Lineworker Appreciation Day to commend utility lineworkers for their service and role in keeping power and safety during emergencies.

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Bill Summary · HR 1037

Summary of HR 1037 (Arkansas, 2026)

Purpose and Intent

  • Declares April 21, 2026, as Arkansas Lineworker Appreciation Day at the State Capitol.
  • Commends the men and women who serve Arkansas as utility lineworkers (electric, telephone, cable television, and fiber optic lines) for their service and day-to-day dangerous work.
  • Emphasizes recognizing lineworkers’ role in keeping power on, maintaining public safety, and serving as first responders during storms and other emergencies.

Key Provisions

  • Proclamation: The Arkansas House of Representatives will officially proclaim April 21, 2026, as Arkansas Lineworker Appreciation Day at the State Capitol.
  • Commendation: The resolution communicates commendation on behalf of constituents to utility lineworkers for their dedication and service.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Affected Entity: Utility lineworkers in Arkansas (including those who install and maintain electric, telephone, cable TV, and fiber optic infrastructure).
  • Scope: The commending body is the Arkansas House of Representatives; the proclamation is ceremonial and symbolic, recognizing lineworkers’ contributions.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • File and Referral: The measure was filed on April 16, 2026. It was read a first time, rules suspended, read a second time, and referred to the House Management Committee.
  • Sponsors:
    • Primary Representatives: Pearce and Schulz
    • Co-sponsors: Bart Schulz, Shad Pearce (note: Schulz and Pearce appear as both primary and co-sponsors in different lines; the bill lists them as co-sponsors in the sponsor section).
  • Session Context: Fiscal Session, 2026, 95th General Assembly of Arkansas.

Contextual Notes

  • The bill is a commemorative resolution (a House Resolution), not a bill proposing new law or funding.
  • It highlights the critical role of lineworkers, including their exposure to hazards, long hours, and the importance of restoring and maintaining critical infrastructure in emergencies.

Potential Impact

  • Primarily ceremonial recognition that may raise public awareness of lineworker contributions.
  • No new mandates, funding, or regulatory changes are included beyond the official proclamation and commendation.
  • Could serve to bolster civic appreciation and support for lineworker safety and workforce visibility.

If you’d like, I can provide a brief comparison to similar commemorative resolutions or outline how such resolutions are typically used in Arkansas legislative practice.

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

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