Arkansas 2024 Regular Session

Arkansas House Bill HR1047

Introduced
4/25/24  
Introduced
4/25/24  
Report Pass
4/30/24  
Refer
4/25/24  
Passed
5/1/24  
Report Pass
4/30/24  

Caption

In Support Of The National Celebration Of General Aviation Flyover In Washington D.c. To Commemorate The Last Eighty-five Years Of General Aviation

Impact

The resolution asserts the importance of general aviation in connecting communities and facilitating vital services such as disaster relief, humanitarian aid, and law enforcement. By emphasizing the economic activity generated by general aviation in Arkansas, which stands at over $467 million, the resolution seeks to enhance public awareness of the sector's contributions to the state and national economies. This recognition may lead to increased support for policies that further bolster the general aviation field.

Summary

House Resolution 1047 expresses support for the National Celebration of General Aviation Flyover in Washington D.C., commemorating the significant impact and advancements in general aviation over the past eighty-five years. It highlights the growth and contributions of the general aviation industry, which includes over two hundred thousand aircraft and supports more than a million jobs across the United States. The resolution reflects pride in the advancements in aviation technology and recognizes the economic benefits derived from the industry, which amounts to hundreds of billions of dollars.

Contention

As a resolution rather than a legislative bill, HR1047 primarily aims to unite public sentiment around the celebration of general aviation and does not propose new laws or regulations. However, by positioning general aviation in a celebratory context, it can be interpreted as a means to advocate for the maintenance and enhancement of supportive measures and funding for aviation infrastructure and training programs. There may be discussions about the efficacy of such celebrations in generating tangible benefits for the industry, as some may argue that more substantive legislative efforts are necessary to address ongoing challenges facing general aviation.

Companion Bills

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