TO RECOGNIZE THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF ARKANSAS FOR ITS LONGSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, VOTER EDUCATION, AND SERVICE TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, AND TO RECOGNIZE LEAGUE DAY AT THE CAPITOL.

2026 Fiscal Session Introduced by Breanne Davis and 2 co-sponsors

The resolution honors the League of Women Voters of Arkansas for nonpartisan voter education and civic participation, including League Day at the Capitol.

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

Purpose and Intent

SR 25 formally recognizes the League of Women Voters of Arkansas (LWV Arkansas) for its longstanding leadership in civic engagement, voter education, and service to the state.

The resolution also recognizes LWV Arkansas Day at the Capitol, highlighting an annual event that brings members from across the state to observe the legislative process and engage with elected officials.

Key Provisions and Changes

Acknowledgment: The bill expresses the Senate’s recognition of LWV Arkansas’s contributions to:

Civic engagement and nonpartisan voter education.
Strengthening democracy within Arkansas.
Providing education about Arkansas government, voting laws, and public policy issues.
Expanding outreach to diverse communities and encouraging constructive dialogue with government.

Recognition of League Day at the Capitol: The resolution acknowledges the LWV Arkansas’s practice of hosting League Day at the Capitol, an event intended to facilitate public observation of the legislative process and direct engagement with legislators.

Nonpartisan Emphasis: Reaffirms that LWV Arkansas operates as a nonpartisan organization that does not support or oppose candidates or political parties, focusing instead on empowering voters and promoting participation in government.

Who/What Is Affected

Primary Beneficiary/Subject: League of Women Voters of Arkansas (LWV Arkansas).

Secondary Impact: Public awareness and visibility of LWV Arkansas’s activities, particularly League Day at the Capitol.

No changes to law, voting procedures, or state statutes are proposed; rather, the resolution serves as an official, symbolic acknowledgment by the Arkansas Senate.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Session Context: Fiscal Session of the Arkansas General Assembly, 2026.

Introduction and Status:

Filed on April 14, 2026.
Read in the Senate with rules suspended, referred to State Agencies & Govt’l Affairs – Senate.

Sponsorship:

Primary sponsors: Senators D. Wallace, B. Davis, J. Scott.
Co-sponsors: Senator Breanne Davis (also listed), Jamie Scott, Dave Wallace.

Nature of Action: A Senate resolution (non-binding) recognizing an organization and its activities.

Next Steps: As a resolution, it typically requires approval by the Senate and may be forwarded to the House or used as a ceremonial acknowledgment, depending on chamber rules and parallel actions (not a bill proposing statutory or funding changes).

Impact and Implications

Ceremonial Recognition: Provides formal statewide recognition of LWV Arkansas’s role in promoting informed, nonpartisan civic participation.

Public Messaging: Signals bipartisan or nonpartisan support for civic education and engagement efforts within Arkansas.

League Day at the Capitol: Elevates awareness of the LWV Arkansas-hosted event and its goal of connecting citizens with the legislative process.

Overall, SR 25 is a ceremonial, nonbinding declaration that honors LWV Arkansas for its contributions to voter education, civic participation, and democracy, and it acknowledges League Day at the Capitol as part of these efforts.

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