AR SJR6

Transfers authority to prescribe rules of pleading, practice, and procedure for all courts from the Supreme Court to the General Assembly, with the General Assembly able to delegate this authority to the Supreme Court as provided by law.

Prohibits the Supreme Court from adopting rules of pleading, practice, and procedure unless expressly delegated by the General Assembly.

Allows the General Assembly to enact general laws regulating compensation or damages awarded by courts and administrative agencies, including punitive damages.

Changes appeal rights provisions to allow the General Assembly to set rights of appeal, rather than relying on Supreme Court rules.

Makes the amendment effective on January 1, 2015, with existing rules of pleading, practice, and procedure in effect on that date continuing until amended, superseded, or repealed.