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Proposal to replace Arkansas statues in National Statuary Hall draws mixed response; vote expunged
Summary
Sen. Dave Wallace proposed replacing two Arkansas statues in the National Statuary Hall with Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash; the committee initially recorded a "do pass" voice vote but then voted to expunge that vote and asked the sponsor to return with more discussion and possible amendments.
Senator Dave Wallace presented Senate Bill 75, asking the committee to authorize replacing Arkansasstatues in the National Statuary Hall with figures he said better reflect the state's contemporary history: civil-rights leader Daisy Bates and musician Johnny Cash. Wallace framed the proposal as symbolic of Arkansas' history and values and said private donations would fund…
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