Arkansas SCR2: TO AFFIRM THAT THE AMERICAN DREAM BELONGS TO ALL OF US

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

State of Arkansas 95th General Assembly Regular Session, 2025 SCR By: Senators J. Scott, S. Flowers, G. Leding, C. Tucker, R. Murdock, F. Love By: Representatives J. Richardson, Steele, Ennett, Springer, T. Shephard, Clowney, Barnett, Barnes, McGruder SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AFFIRM THAT THE AMERICAN DREAM BELONGS TO ALL OF US. Subtitle TO AFFIRM THAT THE AMERICAN DREAM BELONGS TO ALL OF US. WHEREAS, the American Dream has been a beacon of hope for generations; and WHEREAS, the American Dream embodies the ideals of opportunity, prosperity, and upward mobility, promising that every person should have the chance to achieve what they themselves define as success and fulfillment through hard work and determination; and WHEREAS, many today feel as though the American Dream is unattainable; and WHEREAS, the American Dream belongs to all of us, not just billionaires and multi-millionaires; and WHEREAS, our highest accomplishments as a state and nation have been achieved when we harnessed the strengths of all people regardless of identity to overcome our greatest challenges; and WHEREAS, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a centuries-old *CEB060* 01/16/2025 11:26:41 AM CEB060 SCR2 movement deeply rooted in America's founding principles and its subsequent legacy of civil rights and social justice efforts aimed at delivering the laws, policies, and initiatives that enable America to live up to its Constitution's promises; …

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Sponsors

• Jamie Scott (D, 12) · primary sponsor
• Jay Richardson (D, 49)
• Stephanie Flowers (D, 8)
• Greg Leding (D, 30)
• Clarke Tucker (D, 14)
• Reginald Murdock (D, 9)
• Frederick Love (D, 15)
• Tracy Steele (D, 72)
• Denise Ennett (D, 80)
• Joy Springer (D, 76)
• Tara Shephard (D, 79)
• Nicole Clowney (D, 21)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in the Senate at Sine Die Adjournment
2. January 21, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is SCR2?

SCR2 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO AFFIRM THAT THE AMERICAN DREAM BELONGS TO ALL OF US.

What is the status of SCR2?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in the Senate at Sine Die Adjournment (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored SCR2?

Jamie Scott (D, 12), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SCR2?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=SCR2