Arkansas 2025 Regular Session

Arkansas House Bill HR1096 Latest Draft

Bill / Draft Version Filed 03/26/2025

                              
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State of Arkansas     1 
95th General Assembly      2 
Regular Session, 2025  	HR 1096 3 
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By: Representative Ladyman 5 
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HOUSE RESOLUTION 8 
TO RECOGNIZE AND SUPPORT THE ROLE ADVANCED ENERGY 9 
PLAYS IN SECURING ENERGY INDEPENDENCE, FOSTERING 10 
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY, AND ENHANCING THE STATE’S ENERGY 11 
RESILIENCE. 12 
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TO RECOGNIZE AND SUPPORT THE ROLE 16 
ADVANCED ENERGY PLAYS IN SECURING ENERGY 17 
INDEPENDENCE, FOSTERING ECONOMIC 18 
PROSPERITY, AND ENHANCING THE STATE’S 19 
ENERGY RESILIENCE. 20 
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 WHEREAS, Arkansas has a strong tradition of energy leadership, and 22 
reliable power generation, grid modernization, energy efficiency, nuclear 23 
energy, and domestic energy production ensure the state’s energy security, 24 
economic growth, and long -term prosperity; and 25 
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 WHEREAS, energy independence is essential to Arkansas’s economic 27 
strength, reducing reliance on external energy sources and empowering 28 
businesses, farmers, and households with reliable, affordable, and locally 29 
generated power; and 30 
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 WHEREAS, advanced energy industries contribute significantly to 32 
Arkansas’s economy by attracting investment, supporting agriculture and 33 
manufacturing, and providing cost -effective energy solutions to businesses, 34 
schools, and municipalities; and 35 
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 WHEREAS, the continued expansion of advanced energy technologies has 1 
created thousands of high -quality jobs across Arkansas, stimulating economic 2 
development in both urban and rural communities; and 3 
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 WHEREAS, Arkansas recognizes the importance of balancing energy 5 
innovation with economic practicality, ensuring that any advancements in 6 
energy technology remain affordable, reliable, and beneficial to all 7 
Arkansans; and 8 
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 WHEREAS, the adoption of innovative energy solutions aligns with 10 
Arkansas’s values of self -reliance, stewardship, and responsible resource 11 
management, ensuring a resilient and sustainable energy future for 12 
generations to come, 13 
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NOW THEREFORE,  15 
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY -FIFTH GENERAL 16 
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: 17 
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 THAT the House of Representatives recognize and support the role 19 
advanced energy plays in securing energy independence, fostering economic 20 
prosperity, and enhancing the state’s energy resilience. 21 
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