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AR HJR1006
Joint Resolution
Status
5/17/2013
Primary Sponsor
Dan Douglas
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AI Summary
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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
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Requires approval by a majority of Quorum Court members before referring the abolition question to voters
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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
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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