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AR SJR3

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Eddie Williams

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Origin

Senate

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 4 of Amendment 6 to the Arkansas Constitution to allow the Governor to retain powers and duties while absent from the state
  • Removes "absence from the State" as a condition triggering automatic transfer of gubernatorial powers to the Lieutenant Governor
  • Preserves an exception allowing the Governor to remain commander-in-chief of state military forces when out of state with legislative consent during wartime
  • Requires submission to voters at the next general election for Representatives and Senators, with approval by a majority needed for adoption
  • Establishes ballot title as "A Constitutional Amendment to Allow the Governor to Retain His or Her Powers and Duties When Absent From the State"

Legislative Description

An Amendment To The Arkansas Constitution To Allow The Governor To Retain His Or Her Powers And Duties When Absent From The State.

Last Action

Approved by the Governor.

4/9/2015

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/2/2015

Full Bill Text

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