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SR 28

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 Dave Wallace

Arkansas proclaims April 21, 2026 as Lineworker Appreciation Day to recognize and commend electric, telecom, and fiber lineworkers for maintaining power and public safety.

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Bill Summary · SR 28

Summary of SR 28 (2026F) — Arkansas Senate Resolution

Purpose

  • Proclaims April 21, 2026, as Arkansas Lineworker Appreciation Day at the State Capitol.
  • Commends the men and women who serve Arkansas as utility lineworkers for their service and contributions to public safety and reliability of energy infrastructure.

Key Provisions

  • Official proclamation by the Arkansas Senate recognizing lineworkers.
  • Declaration that April 21, 2026, is Arkansas Lineworker Appreciation Day at the State Capitol.
  • Acknowledgment and commendation of utility lineworkers’ efforts in keeping power on and protecting public safety.

Who/What is Affected

  • Utility lineworkers in Arkansas (including those who build and maintain electric, telephone, cable television, and fiber optic lines).
  • The recognition and awareness among the public and state government, particularly at the State Capitol during the designated day.

Context and Rationale

  • Highlights the critical role of lineworkers as first responders during storms and catastrophic events.
  • Emphasizes the dangerous conditions under which lineworkers operate (high voltage, long hours, away from family, year-round duty).
  • Aims to provide formal acknowledgment from the state legislature for their service and sacrifices.

Procedural/Timelines

  • Bill status: Filed (April 20, 2026) with sponsor Senator D. Wallace (co-sponsor).
  • Nature of measure: A joint-like ceremonial resolution (non-binding, symbolic) establishing a commemorative day.
  • No fiscal implications, statutory changes, or regulatory provisions are indicated in the text provided.

Notable Details

  • The resolution enumerates the occupations encompassed by “lineworkers”: electric, telephone, cable television, and fiber optic line workers.
  • It frames line workers as essential workers who operate around the clock (24/7/365) to maintain energy and communication infrastructure.
  • The document type is a Senate Resolution (SR), not a bill proposing new laws, but a formal expression of legislative appreciation.

If you’d like, I can add a brief background section on how state commemorations like this typically function in practice (e.g., ceremonial recognitions, public events at the Capitol) or compare with similar resolutions in other states.

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