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AR SJR7

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Robert Thompson

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Abolishes the office of Treasurer of State effective January 1, 2015, transferring all constitutional, statutory, and lawful powers and duties to the Auditor of State.

  • Abolishes the office of Secretary of State effective January 1, 2019, transferring all constitutional, statutory, and lawful powers and duties to the Lieutenant Governor.

  • Abolishes the office of Commissioner of State Lands effective January 1, 2019, with the General Assembly to determine transfer of powers and duties by law.

  • Authorizes the General Assembly to set salaries for the Governor, Attorney General, Lieutenant Governor, and Auditor of State, replacing fixed constitutional salary amounts.

  • Allows annual salary increases for executive officials and legislators not to exceed the average percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the preceding two years.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Arkansas Constitution To Combine Several Of The Constitutional Offices; To Abolish The Office Of The Commissioner Of State Lands; And To Allow The General Assembly To Set The Salaries For Constitutional Officers.

Last Action

Senate Sine Die adjournment

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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