Arkansas legislation · 95th General Assembly (2026 Fiscal)
Arkansas SR38: TO RECOGNIZE KOPPER KETTLE CANDIES FOR ITS ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE ART OF CANDY MAKING
Status: Passed both chambers, April 28, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, April 27, 2026:
State of Arkansas 95th General Assembly Fiscal Session, 2026 SR By: Senator J. Petty SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE KOPPER KETTLE CANDIES FOR ITS ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE ART OF CANDY MAKING. Subtitle TO RECOGNIZE KOPPER KETTLE CANDIES FOR ITS ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE ART OF CANDY MAKING. WHEREAS, Kopper Kettle Candies is a beloved Arkansas candymaker with locations in Van Buren and Fort Smith, Arkansas; and WHEREAS, Kopper Kettle Candies was established in 1925 and has been a staple of the Arkansas River Valley for over one hundred (100) years; and WHEREAS, Kopper Kettle Candies has been a family-owned business for three (3) generations; and WHEREAS, Kopper Kettle Candies continues to craft high-quality chocolates, molded candies, and seasonal specialties with the same dedication to craftsmanship that has defined the business for over one hundred (100) years; and WHEREAS, Kopper Kettle Candies was honored as the number one (1) candy store in Arkansas and the number five (5) candy store in the United States, according to a recent nationwide ranking published by the culinary and travel website LoveFood.com; and *ZRC184* 04/27/2026 11:02:15 AM ZRC184 SR38 WHEREAS, the LoveFood.com ranking praised the top-ranking stores, including Kopper Kettle Candies, for their nostalgic charm and artisanal confections; and WHEREAS, the prestigious ranking evaluated candy shops across the United States and highlighted establishments that offer exceptional quality, …
Sponsors
- Jim Petty (R, 29) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Sine Die adjournment
- : Read the third time and adopted.
- : Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and placed on the calendar.
- : Filed
Common questions
- What is SR38?
- SR38 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2026 Fiscal)): TO RECOGNIZE KOPPER KETTLE CANDIES FOR ITS ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE ART OF CANDY MAKING.
- What is the status of SR38?
- Passed both chambers as of April 28, 2026. Latest action: Sine Die adjournment (April 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR38?
- Jim Petty (R, 29).
- Where is the official record for SR38?
- On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2026F&measureno=SR38
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