Arkansas 2023 Regular Session

Arkansas House Bill HCR1012

Introduced
3/16/23  
Refer
3/16/23  
Report Pass
3/29/23  

Caption

To Proclaim The Month Of May As Bike Month In The State Of Arkansas.

Impact

By proclaiming May as 'Bike Month,' HCR1012 represents a symbolic gesture intended to raise awareness of the benefits of cycling, not only as a sport but also as a viable mode of transportation. The resolution supports initiatives aimed at enhancing bicycle-related infrastructure, thereby fostering a culture that values physical fitness, environmental sustainability, and community engagement. This proclamation does not alter existing laws but serves to highlight cycling's role in the state, potentially affecting future policies regarding transportation and recreation management.

Summary

HCR1012 is a House Concurrent Resolution aimed at officially designating the month of May as 'Bike Month' in the State of Arkansas. The bill highlights the importance of cycling as a sport accessible to all citizens, and it emphasizes the significance of Arkansas's extensive network of biking trails and routes. The resolution seeks to promote cycling throughout the community and align with broader public health and recreational goals by encouraging more people to engage in this activity.

Contention

The passage of HCR1012 appears relatively non-contentious, focusing on a positive and celebratory recognition of cycling. However, it also surfaces from a grassroots effort initiated by students advocating for cycling to be recognized as the state sport. This grassroots involvement may invoke related discussions around policy priorities and community engagement in legislative processes. While there are no formal points of contention noted in the discussions surrounding the bill, the support from various community members, including schools, underscores a shared interest in promoting biking as a healthy lifestyle choice.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AR HR1027

To Designate The Month Of April As Parliamentary Law Month In Arkansas.

AR HCR1002

To Recognize The Arkansas Committee Of The National Museum Of Women In The Arts For Thirty-five Years Of Creative Contributions To The Citizens Of Arkansas And Continuous Support Of Women Artists In Arkansas.

AR HR1004

To Recognize The Arkansas Committee Of The National Museum Of Women In The Arts For Thirty-five Years Of Creative Contributions To The Citizens Of Arkansas And Continuous Support Of Women Artists In Arkansas.

AR SR23

To Recognize The Arkansas Committee Of The National Museum Of Women In The Arts For Thirty-five Years Of Creative Contributions To The Citizens Of Arkansas And Continuous Support Of Women Artists In Arkansas.

AR HCR1001

To Recognize Ralph Wilcox And The Division Of Arkansas Heritage For Their Work In Preserving The Remaining Structures And History Of The Rosenwald Schools In Arkansas.

AR SB25

An Act For The University Of Arkansas At Monticello Appropriation For The 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.

AR HR1044

To Recognize The Bentonville West High School As The 2024 4-7a Chess State Champions.

AR HR1043

To Honor Thell And Margie Ellison As The Longest-married Couple In Arkansas.

AR SR37

To Honor Thell And Margie Ellison As The Longest-married Couple In Arkansas.

AR HB1020

An Act For The University Of Arkansas At Little Rock Appropriation For The 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.