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AR HJR1009

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

4/19/2013

Primary Sponsor

Warwick Sabin

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

HJR 1009 Summary

  • Prohibits candidates for public office from accepting contributions from corporations and limits contributions from individuals and political action committees to amounts set by law.

  • Prevents General Assembly members from soliciting or accepting gifts from lobbyists and establishes a 2-year waiting period before former legislators can register as lobbyists.

  • Creates a 7-member independent citizens commission to set salaries for the Governor, elected constitutional officers, justices, judges, and General Assembly members, removing this authority from the legislature.

  • Establishes term limits for General Assembly members of 16 years total (consecutive or nonconsecutive), with the commission authorized to recommend per diem and expense reimbursement amounts.

  • Effective November 5, 2014, requires voter approval and allows amendments only through the same process as people-initiated laws.

Legislative Description

The Arkansas Elected Officials Ethics, Transparency, And Financial Reform Amendment Of 2014.

Last Action

Approved by the Governor.

4/22/2013

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs4/12/2013
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/13/2013

Full Bill Text

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