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HR 1049ARKANSASSession 2026FState Billsigned

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Arkansas House Commemorates Kopper Kettle Candies for National Rankings

Original title: TO RECOGNIZE KOPPER KETTLE CANDIES FOR ITS ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE ART OF CANDY MAKING.

Last action · April 29, 2026: READ AND ADOPTED.Sponsor: Brad Hall

Companion · SR 38same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Does

The Arkansas House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 1049 to officially congratulate Kopper Kettle Candies for being ranked the number one candy store in Arkansas and the number five candy store in the United States by LoveFood.com.

Why it matters

Changes only the official recognition status of the business; no funding, tax changes, or regulatory requirements are established.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Kopper Kettle Candies

Receives official legislative commendation and a presented copy of the resolution.

Key Facts

Kopper Kettle Candies was established in 1925 and has operated as a family-owned business for three generations.
The business maintains locations in Van Buren and Fort Smith, Arkansas.
LoveFood.com ranked Kopper Kettle Candies as the number one candy store in Arkansas and number five in the United States.
The Arkansas House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 1049 to congratulate the business upon its recognition.

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A copy of the resolution will be presented to third-generation owner Thomas Greer by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide any financial assistance or grants to Kopper Kettle Candies?

No, the resolution is purely commemorative and does not appropriate funds or alter business regulations.

What recognition did Kopper Kettle Candies receive?

The business was ranked as the number one candy store in Arkansas and the number five candy store in the United States by the website LoveFood.com.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

4 actions

Apr 29, 2026House
READ AND ADOPTED.
Apr 27, 2026HouseCommittee
Returned by the Committee Do Pass
Apr 23, 2026HouseIntroduced
Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on HOUSE MANAGEMENT
Apr 23, 2026HouseIntroduced
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Connected Entities

LoveFood.com, Kopper Kettle Candies, Thomas Greer and 2 more

OrganizationLoveFood.com“Culinary and travel website that published nationwide candy store rankings.”Map →

OrganizationKopper Kettle Candies“A family-owned Arkansas candymaker established in 1925.”Map →

PersonThomas Greer“Third-generation owner of Kopper Kettle Candies.”Map →

locationFort Smith“Location of a Kopper Kettle Candies shop.”Map →

locationVan Buren“Location of a Kopper Kettle Candies shop.”Map →

Sources

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arkleg.state.ar.us

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