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HR 1062

TO RECOGNIZE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025, AS SCOUTING DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jason Nazarenko

Declares March 12, 2025 as Scouting Day at the Arkansas State Capitol; a ceremonial, nonbinding recognition of Scouting’s impact with no funding or regulatory changes.

READ AND ADOPTED.
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Bill Summary · HR 1062

Summary — HR 1062 (Arkansas House Resolution, 95th General Assembly, 2025)

Purpose

HR 1062 is a ceremonial House resolution that recognizes Wednesday, March 12, 2025, as “Scouting Day at the State Capitol.” The resolution formally honors Scouting’s history, principles, and contributions to youth character development and leadership in Arkansas and worldwide.

Key provisions

  • Declares Wednesday, March 12, 2025, as Scouting Day at the Arkansas State Capitol.
  • Recites background and accomplishments of Scouting, including:
    • Origins (founded by Lord Robert Baden-Powell in 1908; Boy Scouts of America established February 8, 1910).
    • The Scout Oath and the twelve Scout Law points (Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, Reverent).
    • Programs named in the text: Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Exploring.
    • Global scale (active in 216 countries/territories; ~50,000,000 members worldwide).
    • Noting the importance of the Eagle Scout award and the recent consolidation of the Natural State Council with neighboring councils to create a near one‑state council.

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic: members of Scouting organizations (youth, volunteers, leaders), the Natural State Council, and Arkansas citizens who participate in or support Scouting.
  • State agencies and legislators insofar as they may host or recognize Scouting Day activities at the Capitol.
  • No regulatory, programmatic, or funding changes to state law or state-run programs.

Procedural history / status

  • Introduced: February 6, 2025 (Representative Nazarenko).
  • Committee referrals and actions: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means; read and referred to other House committees; reported Do Pass by committee (Mar 4, 2025).
  • Read and adopted by the House: March 12, 2025 (listed as “READ AND ADOPTED”).
  • Additional calendar and enrollment entries: Placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar (May 23, 2025); reported enrolled (May 24, 2025).
  • Final status: Adopted by the House (ceremonial resolution).

Impact and limitations

  • HR 1062 is a nonbinding, ceremonial resolution intended to recognize and celebrate Scouting. It does not create legal obligations, appropriate funds, amend statutes, or establish programs. Its practical effects are limited to public recognition, encouragement of events/observances at the State Capitol, and raising awareness of Scouting’s role in youth development.

Sponsors (as listed)

Primary sponsors: Nazarenko; Randy Feenstra. Cosponsors include Ron Estes, Lloyd Smucker, Vern Buchanan, Claudia Tenney, Joseph D. Morelle, Brian Jack, Max L. Miller.

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

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