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AR HJR1003
Joint Resolution
Status
4/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
Donna Hutchinson
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AI Summary
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Clarifies that one highway commissioner is appointed from each congressional district, serving 10-year terms and maintaining primary residence in their district.
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Establishes at-large commissioners to represent engineering districts on a 3-year rotation schedule when the state has fewer than 5 congressional districts.
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Requires all commissioners to maintain primary residence in the district they represent, with grounds for removal for failure to do so.
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Allows the General Assembly to amend the powers and duties of the State Highway Commission by a two-thirds vote of each house, but prohibits changing commission membership or repealing the commission.
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Repeals Arkansas Code § 27-65-104 and any other conflicting laws, and repeals Amendment 42, Section 3 regarding uniform 10-year terms for all successors.
Legislative Description
Proposing An Amendment To Clarify The Terms Of Highway Commissioners That Represent Congressional Districts And Highway Commissioners That Represent Maintenance Districts.
Last Action
House Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
4/27/2011