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AR HJR1006

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Duncan Baird

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

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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