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AR HJR1001

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Douglas House

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Arkansas General Assembly applies to Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to call a convention for proposing constitutional amendments.

  • This application constitutes a continuing application that remains valid until at least two-thirds of state legislatures have similarly applied for a convention.

  • Certified copies of the resolution must be delivered to the Arkansas Secretary of State, President of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Arkansas congressional delegation members, and presiding officers of all state legislatures.

  • The resolution requests consideration by other state legislatures to apply for a convention to propose amendments.

Legislative Description

An Application By The General Assembly Under Article V Of The United States Constitution For A Convention For Proposing Amendments.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs1/12/2015

Full Bill Text

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