TO DESIGNATE THE OFFICIAL DUCK OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

HB 1417, now Act 215, designates the mallard duck as Arkansas' official state duck without creating new laws or requirements. The bill explicitly states state agencies are not obligated to update publications or displays to include this designation, though they may choose to do so in future materials. It also clarifies that the designation does not grant any legal protections or conservation status to mallard ducks. This is a purely symbolic measure with no direct impact on residents, businesses, or state operations.