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AR HJR1006

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Dan Douglas

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 2 of Amendment 55 of the Arkansas Constitution to grant county Quorum Courts authority to refer the question of abolishing all township constable offices to county voters at a general election

  • Requires approval by a majority of Quorum Court members before referring the abolition question to voters

  • If a majority of voters approve abolishing township constable offices, all township constables in the county shall be abolished at the end of their existing elected terms

  • Clarifies that the Quorum Court's authority to call such an election does not establish the constable position as a county position

Legislative Description

Amending The Arkansas Constitution To Allow A County To Abolish The Township Office Of Constable If Approved By A Vote Of The People.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/12/2013

Full Bill Text

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