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AR HJR1009
Joint Resolution
Status
4/19/2013
Primary Sponsor
Warwick Sabin
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AI Summary
HJR 1009 Summary
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Prohibits candidates for public office from accepting contributions from corporations and limits contributions from individuals and political action committees to amounts set by law.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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