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AR SJR6

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Bill Pritchard

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Removes existing term limits for Arkansas House members (three two-year terms) and Senate members (two four-year terms)

  • Establishes a new overall limit of 14 years of total service in the General Assembly, regardless of chamber

  • Allows a member who reaches 14 years during an elected term to complete that term of office

  • Permits non-consecutive service and combines years served in both the House and Senate when calculating total service years

  • Excludes partial terms from special elections and two-year terms from apportionment when calculating total years of service

Legislative Description

Proposing An Amendment To Amendment No. 73, Section 2 To The Constitution Of The State Of Arkansas To Limit The Total Number Of Years A Member Of The General Assembly May Serve.

Last Action

Senate Sine Die adjournment

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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