How HB 1604 changes current law

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The bill prohibits state agencies from using public funds to purchase promotional items made in China.

• Arkansas Code § 25-1-1202

  (5) "Promotional items" means one (1) or more items purchased by a state agency with public funds to promote or advertise the agency, including without limitation a: (A) Bumper sticker; (B) Clothing item; (C) Key chain; (D) Mug; (E) Pen; or (F) Pin; (6) "Public funds" means the same as defined in § 19-11-203;

  This change adds definitions for 'promotional items' and 'public funds' relevant to state agencies.

• Arkansas Code Title 25, Chapter 1, Subchapter 12

  "Prohibited Contracts by State Agencies" → "Prohibited Actions by State Agencies."

  This change renames the subchapter to better reflect its content.

• 25-1-1204

  A state agency shall not spend public funds to purchase promotional items made in the People's Republic of China.

  This establishes a new prohibition against spending public funds on promotional items made in China.