HB1023

House Bill 1023 requires that any flag of the United States or flag of the State of Arkansas purchased by a public entity using public funds must be made and manufactured within the United States. The bill defines "public entity" broadly to include state departments, agencies, political subdivisions, public school districts, charter schools, institutions of higher education, and the court system. Public funds are defined as any money derived from state, county, or local government sources. The legislation aims to mandate domestic procurement for these specific items across all levels of Arkansas government. It does not provide exceptions for existing contracts or supply chain limitations.