Arkansas 2025 Regular Session

Arkansas House Bill HR1105

Introduced
4/2/25  
Refer
4/2/25  
Report Pass
4/7/25  

Caption

To Proclaim April 9, 2025, As Arkansas Lineworker Appreciation Day At The State Capitol And To Commend The Men And Women Who Serve Arkansas As Utility Lineworkers.

Summary

House Resolution 1105 is a ceremonial resolution that designates April 9, 2025, as Arkansas Lineworker Appreciation Day at the State Capitol. It recognizes and commends the men and women who serve as utility lineworkers across the state, including those who build and maintain electric, telephone, cable television, and fiber optic lines. The resolution emphasizes the essential and hazardous nature of linework, noting that lineworkers often respond first during storms and other catastrophic events, work around high-voltage electricity, and perform their duties in dangerous conditions away from their families. It frames lineworkers as critical to keeping electricity flowing and maintaining Arkansas’s energy infrastructure, and it formally expresses appreciation for their service and public safety contributions.

Impact

HR1105 does not change Arkansas law, create new regulatory requirements, or appropriate funds. Its effect is purely symbolic: it establishes a one-day observance at the State Capitol and formally commends utility lineworkers for their work. The resolution may be used to highlight and honor workers in the utility, telecommunications, and broadband infrastructure sectors, but it has no direct legal impact on state statutes or affected parties beyond the public recognition it provides.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the resolution is strongly positive and appreciative. The bill text itself is celebratory, and there is no recorded committee debate, vote opposition, or controversy in the provided materials. The measure appears to have broad ceremonial appeal as a public acknowledgment of the risks and importance of lineworkers’ service to Arkansas communities.

Contention

No notable points of contention are reflected in the provided bill history or transcripts. Because the resolution is honorary and nonbinding, there is no evidence of disagreement over policy, costs, or legal effects. The only implicit issue raised by the text is the recognition of the dangerous working conditions lineworkers face, but this is presented as a reason for commendation rather than a subject of dispute.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

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