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HR 1049

TO RECOGNIZE KOPPER KETTLE CANDIES FOR ITS ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE ART OF CANDY MAKING.

2026 Fiscal Session Introduced by Brad Hall

Kopper Kettle Candies is honored with a formal Arkansas House resolution recognizing it as the top Arkansas candy store and a nationally acclaimed, family-owned business.

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Bill Summary · HR 1049

Summary of Bill HR 1049 (2026F, Arkansas)

Overview

  • Type: House Resolution (HR)
  • Jurisdiction: Arkansas
  • Session: 95th General Assembly, Fiscal Session 2026
  • Sponsor: Representative Hall (also co-sponsored by Brad Hall)
  • Status: Filed and referred to the Committee on House Management (as of filing on 2026-04-23)

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution recognizes Kopper Kettle Candies for its achievements in the art of candy making.
  • It highlights Kopper Kettle Candies as a beloved Arkansas candymaker, with locations in Van Buren and Fort Smith.
  • It commemorates the business’s long history and family ownership, emphasizing its status as a three-generation family business established in 1925.

Key Provisions and Statements

  • Recognition Language: The body of the resolution congratulates Kopper Kettle Candies on:
    • Being the top candy store in Arkansas according to a national ranking.
    • Being ranked the fifth-best candy store in the United States in a LoveFood.com ranking.
  • Citation Details:
    • Kopper Kettle Candies is described as continuing to craft chocolates, molded candies, and seasonal specialties with a long-standing commitment to craftsmanship.
    • The resolution quotes third-generation owner Thomas Greer regarding national recognition and the importance of customers and community in the business’s continued success.
  • Public Acknowledgment: If adopted, a copy of the resolution will be presented to Thomas Greer by the Chief Clerk of the Arkansas House of Representatives.

Who or What Is Affected

  • Entity Recognized: Kopper Kettle Candies (a private, family-owned business with locations in Van Buren and Fort Smith, Arkansas).
  • Local Impact: The resolution acknowledges the company’s impact on the Arkansas River Valley and its role in Arkansas’s culinary and small-business landscape.
  • No Direct Legislative Action: The resolution does not r equire changes in law, allocate funds, or impose new obligations; it is an official commendation.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Filed Date: April 23, 2026
  • Actions Taken: Read the first time with rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the Committee on House Management.
  • Next Steps: If reported favorably and passed by the House, it would proceed through the usual legislative steps for resolutions (often including unanimous consent or a simple majority vote), ultimately formalizing the commendation.
  • Effective Date: As a resolution recognizing a private business, there is no general effective date; it becomes a matter of record upon adoption.

Notable Details

  • The resolution cites a LoveFood.com ranking that placed Kopper Kettle Candies as the number-one candy store in Arkansas and the number-five candy store in the United States.
  • The bill includes a direct quote from the business’s owner regarding the significance of national recognition and community support.

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