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HR 1041

TO RECOGNIZE THE MOUNTAIN HOME HIGH SCHOOL BOMBERS AS THE 2025 CLASS 5A GIRLS' CROSS COUNTRY STATE CHAMPIONS.

2026 Fiscal Session Introduced by Stetson Painter

Ceremonially recognizes Mountain Home High School's 2025 Class 5A girls' cross country state champions; no policy, funding, or program changes.

READ AND ADOPTED.
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Bill Summary · HR 1041

Summary of HR 1041 (Session: 2026F, Arkansas)

Title: TO RECOGNIZE THE MOUNTAIN HOME HIGH SCHOOL BOMBERS AS THE 2025 CLASS 5A GIRLS' CROSS COUNTRY STATE CHAMPIONS

1) Purpose and Intent

  • The bill seeks formal recognition by the Arkansas General Assembly of Mountain Home High School’s girls’ cross country team as the 2025 Class 5A state champions.
  • This is an official acknowledgment of the team’s achievement in the 2025 season.

2) Key Provisions and Changes

  • Official Recognition: The primary provision is ceremonial and symbolic, granting state-level acknowledgment to Mountain Home High School’s 2025 Class 5A girls’ cross country champions.
  • No changes to law or policy: Based on the bill text and status, there are no substantive policy, funding, or administrative changes proposed beyond recognition.

3) Who/What is Affected

  • Mountain Home High School: The school is the central beneficiary, receiving formal recognition for its athletic accomplishment.
  • 2025 Class 5A Girls’ Cross Country Context: The recognition references the state championship result for the 2025 season.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative Status:
    • Filed and introduced in the Arkansas House.
    • On March 8, 2023, the bill was filed, read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time, and referred to the House Committee on Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative & Military Affairs- House.
    • On March 15, 2023, the committee reported Do Pass.
    • On March 27, 2023, the House read and adopted the bill.
  • Current Status (as of the provided record): The action history shows the bill moving through readings and committee action in early 2023, with a later “Filed” entry dated 2026-04-22 indicating a formal action to refile; the “House Management” committee reference appears in the 2026 entry, but no final enacted status is shown in the provided excerpt.
  • Sponsor Information: The bill has numerous sponsors (82 listed), including primary sponsor Rep. Aaron Pilkington and multiple co-sponsors across the Republican and one Democrat representative (Rep. Mark D. McElroy). A notable co-sponsor is Rep. Stetson Painter.

5) Notable Details

  • The bill title explicitly names the Mountain Home High School Bombers and identifies the accomplishment as the 2025 Class 5A Girls’ Cross Country State Champions.
  • The text provided emphasizes recognition rather than regulatory or funding changes; no monetary amounts or programmatic mandates are included.

Plain-Language Takeaway

HR 1041 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Mountain Home High School's girls’ cross country team for winning the 2025 Class 5A state championship. It does not introduce policy changes or funding programs but serves as official acknowledgment by the Arkansas House of Representatives. The bill has a robust sponsor list and a history of action in 2023, with a later filing entry in 2026 indicating continued attention.

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

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