HB1849
To Amend The Law Concerning The State Bird; And To Change The State Bird To The Mallard Duck.
Last Action (April 4, 2023): Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS- HOUSE
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AI-Generated Summary
House Bill 1849 seeks to amend Arkansas Code § 1-4-118 to change the designated state bird of Arkansas. Currently, the state bird is the mockingbird. If enacted, this bill would officially replace the mockingbird with the mallard duck as the state bird of Arkansas.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries include supporters of duck hunting and conservation interests, as well as those who identify the mallard duck as a stronger representation of Arkansas's natural heritage, particularly in the context of the state's significant waterfowl hunting industry.
Who Might Suffer?
Those negatively impacted would include proponents of the mockingbird as the state symbol, as well as potentially organizations or individuals who have invested in branding, educational materials, or tourism campaigns that specifically highlight the mockingbird as the current state bird.
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