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AR HJR1006
Joint Resolution
Status
Failed
4/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
Duncan Baird
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AI Summary
- Proposes amendment to Section 15 of Article 6 of the Arkansas Constitution to require a two-thirds majority vote in each house of the General Assembly to override a gubernatorial veto
- Changes veto override requirement from current language to explicitly state "two-thirds majority of the whole number elected to that house" in both chambers
- Requires the amendment be submitted to Arkansas voters at the next general election for Representatives and Senators for approval or rejection
- Amendment becomes part of the state constitution if approved by a majority of voters voting on the measure
- Maintains existing procedures for bill presentation to Governor, return of objections, reconsideration, and vote recording by "yeas and nays"
Legislative Description
To Amend Section 15 Of Article 6 Of The Constitution Of Arkansas To Require That A Vote By Two-thirds (2/3) Majority Of The Members Elected To Each House Of The General Assembly Is Required To Override A Veto.
Last Action
House Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
4/27/2011
Committee Referrals
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/9/2011
Full Bill Text
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