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AR SJR4

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jim Hendren

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Origin

Senate

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to exempt boards and commissions managing state-supported institutions of higher education from Amendment 33, Section 2 restrictions.

  • Adds subsection (b) to Amendment 33, Section 2, stating that restrictions on abolishing or transferring powers of boards or commissions do not apply to higher education institution boards.

  • Requires submission of the proposed amendment to Arkansas voters at the next general election, with approval by majority vote needed for adoption.

  • Specifies the ballot title and popular name as "A Constitutional Amendment Providing that Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 33, Section 2, Does Not Apply to a Board or Commission Charged with the Management or Control of a State-Supported Institution of Higher Education."

Legislative Description

A Constitutional Amendment Providing That Amendment 33, Section 2, Does Not Apply To A Board Or Commission Charged With The Management Or Control Of A State-supported Institution Of Higher Education.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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