HR1010
To Rename The Gulf Of Mexico The "gulf Of America" And To Require All State Agencies To Use The Term "gulf Of America" In Official Communications.
Last Action (May 5, 2025): Died on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment.
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AI-Generated Summary
House Resolution 1010 proposes that the State of Arkansas officially rename the 'Gulf of Mexico' to the 'Gulf of America.' The resolution mandates that all Arkansas state agencies update official documents, maps, educational materials, and websites to reflect this terminology. Furthermore, the resolution encourages the United States federal government and other states to adopt this name change as well. The primary stated intent is to honor the body of water's importance to American energy, trade, and economic prosperity, as well as to express patriotic values. The resolution directs the Chief Clerk to notify the Governor and the Department of Education upon its adoption to ensure immediate implementation.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are proponents of the resolution who seek to promote nationalistic sentiment and emphasize the economic and strategic importance of the region to the United States. It potentially benefits political entities or groups that align with the symbolic renaming of geographical features to reflect domestic, patriotic priorities.
Who Might Suffer?
The primary groups negatively impacted are Arkansas state agencies, which are directed to expend time, labor, and financial resources to update maps, websites, educational materials, and official communications. Additionally, the change may cause confusion for the general public, students, and businesses who rely on internationally recognized geographical nomenclature, potentially leading to inconsistencies in communication and academic materials.
Vote Records
Upon Motion, Reconsideraton Failed to Pass - 2/20/2025 11:25:16 AM
Feb. 20, 2025View individual votes (100)
| Legislator | Party | Chamber | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Steele | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Fred Allen | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Lane Jean | Republican | House | NV |
| Stephen Meeks | Republican | House | Yea |
| Mark Perry | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Jon Eubanks | Republican | House | Nay |
| Matthew Shepherd | Republican | House | Yea |
| Jeff Wardlaw | Republican | House | Nay |
| Bruce Cozart | Republican | House | Nay |
| David Whitaker | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Mike Holcomb | Republican | House | NV |
| Stephen Magie | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Mark McElroy | Republican | House | Nay |
| Richard Womack | Republican | House | NV |
| Jack Ladyman | Republican | House | Yea |
| Robin Lundstrum | Republican | House | Yea |
| Dwight Tosh | Republican | House | Yea |
| Rick Beck | Republican | House | Yea |
| Mary Bentley | Republican | House | Yea |
| Les Eaves | Republican | House | NV |
| Justin Gonzales | Republican | House | Yea |
| Julie Mayberry | Republican | House | Yea |
| Ken Ferguson | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Ron Mcnair | Republican | House | Nay |
| Marcus Richmond | Republican | House | NV |
| Deann Vaught | Republican | House | NV |
| Karilyn Brown | Republican | House | Nay |
| Sonia Eubanks Barker | Republican | House | NV |
| Frances Cavenaugh | Republican | House | Nay |
| Jimmie Gazaway | Republican | House | Yea |
| Roger Lynch | Republican | House | Yea |
| John Maddox | Republican | House | Yea |
| Aaron Pilkington | Republican | House | Yea |
| Johnny Rye | Republican | House | Nay |
| Les Warren | Republican | House | Nay |
| Carlton Wing | Republican | House | Nay |
| Austin Mccollum | Republican | House | Yea |
| Carol Dalby | Republican | House | Nay |
| Steve Hollowell | Republican | House | Yea |
| Brian Evans | Republican | House | NV |
| Lee Johnson | Republican | House | Nay |
| Andrew Collins | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Stan Berry | Republican | House | NV |
| Harlan Breaux | Republican | House | Nay |
| Cameron Cooper | Republican | House | Yea |
| Nicole Clowney | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Cindy Crawford | Republican | House | Yea |
| Denise Garner | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Tippi McCullough | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Jay Richardson | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Jim Wooten | Republican | House | Nay |
| Denise Ennett | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Richard McGrew | Republican | House | Yea |
| Joy Springer | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Howard Beaty | Republican | House | Nay |
| Tony Furman | Republican | House | Yea |
| Kendon Underwood | Republican | House | Yea |
| David Ray | Republican | House | Yea |
| John Carr | Republican | House | Yea |
| Rick McClure | Republican | House | Nay |
| Keith Brooks | Republican | House | Nay |
| Ashley Hudson | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Jon Milligan | Republican | House | Nay |
| RJ Hawk | Republican | House | Yea |
| Wade Andrews | Republican | House | Yea |
| Rebecca Burkes | Republican | House | Yea |
| Hope Duke | Republican | House | Yea |
| Zack Gramlich | Republican | House | Yea |
| Mindy McAlindon | Republican | House | Yea |
| Matt Duffield | Republican | House | Nay |
| Stetson Painter | Republican | House | Nay |
| Steve Unger | Republican | House | Nay |
| Wayne Long | Republican | House | Yea |
| Scott Richardson | Republican | House | Yea |
| Brandon Achor | Republican | House | Yea |
| Jeremiah Moore | Republican | House | Yea |
| Joey Carr | Republican | House | Nay |
| Matt Brown | Republican | House | Nay |
| Shad Pearce | Republican | House | Nay |
| Chad Puryear | Republican | House | Nay |
| Ryan Rose | Republican | House | Yea |
| Bart Schulz | Republican | House | Nay |
| Trey Steimel | Republican | House | Nay |
| Tara Shephard | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Jeremy Wooldridge | Republican | House | Nay |
| Kendra Moore | Republican | House | Nay |
| Brit McKenzie | Republican | House | Yea |
| Steven Walker | Republican | House | Nay |
| Glenn Barnes | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Lincoln Barnett | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Alyssa Brown | Republican | House | Yea |
| Nick Burkes | Republican | House | Yea |
| Paul Childress | Republican | House | Nay |
| James Eaton | Republican | House | Yea |
| Brad Hall | Republican | House | Nay |
| Dolly Henley | Republican | House | Nay |
| Jessie McGruder | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Jason Nazarenko | Republican | House | Nay |
| Randy Torres | Republican | House | Yea |
| Diana Gonzales Worthen | Democrat | House | Nay |
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