Bill · S.Res. 313· Senate(119-SRES-313)
A resolution honoring the Yell County Wildlife Federation.
- Introduced
- 7/8/2025
- Last activity
- 7/8/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4259)
- Sponsored by
- Tom Cotton
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution honors the past and present members of the Yell County Wildlife Federation. The organization was founded in 1946 by Bob Parker, Bob Campbell, and Gene Rush. It stands as the oldest organization in Yell County and the oldest conservation organization of its kind in Arkansas. The group focuses on conservation, youth education, and various community events. The Senate intends to recognize their service to the people and the State of Arkansas.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The bill recognizes the federation's work in conservation and habitat development.
Would students be better off under this?+2
The federation supports scholarships and career development at Arkansas Tech University.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+2
The resolution highlights the group's volunteer efforts in managing national forests and wildlife areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Student Support: The federation supports scholarship efforts and career development for students at Arkansas Tech University.
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Wildlife and Habitat Improvements: Members have worked to develop waterfowl habitats and increase recreational access in the Petit Jean River Wildlife Management Area.
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Wildlife Reintroduction: Volunteer work at the Bearcat Hollow Wildlife Management Area assisted with the reintroduction of elk to Arkansas.
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Community and Youth Programs: The organization sponsors and participates in events such as fishing derbies, hunter education programs, and Arbor Day.
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Forest Conservation: Members have contributed more than 18,000 man-hours of volunteer work in the Ozark National Forest over 15 years.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+2Good For Children+1Good For Gun Owners+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3Improves Public Land Management+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+2
- 7/8/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4259)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
John BoozmanRepublican · Arkansas