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AR SJR1

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jason Rapert

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2012 Fiscal)

AI Summary

  • Arkansas applies for an Article V amendments convention to propose a constitutional amendment requiring federal debt increases to receive approval from a majority of state legislatures
  • The amendments convention is limited exclusively to the single subject of proposing this federal debt approval amendment
  • This application constitutes a continuing application under Article V until at least two-thirds of state legislatures submit equivalent applications
  • The Arkansas Secretary of State must send certified copies of this application to the President of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the U.S. House, Arkansas's congressional delegation, and presiding officers of all state legislatures

Legislative Description

Joint Resolution Applying For An Article V Amendments Convention.

Last Action

Senate Sine Die adjournment

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/13/2012

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