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AR SJR6

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Alan Clark

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Origin

Senate

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Constitution Article 19, § 14 to allow lottery proceeds to fund scholarships and grants to vocational-technical schools, technical institutes, and technical colleges located in Arkansas in addition to existing uses
  • Lottery proceeds shall continue to be used solely for operating expenses of lotteries (including prizes) and scholarships/grants to public and private non-profit two-year and four-year colleges and universities already authorized
  • Adds new allowable use directing lottery funds to public and private non-profit vocational-technical schools, technical institutes, and technical colleges in Arkansas that meet certification criteria established by the General Assembly
  • General Assembly must establish eligibility criteria to determine which citizens qualify to receive scholarships and grants under this amendment
  • Requires submission to Arkansas voters at the next general election for approval; if a majority of voters adopt it, the amendment becomes part of the state constitution

Legislative Description

A Constitutional Amendment To Allow Lottery Proceeds To Be Used For Scholarships And Grants To Vocational-technical Schools, Technical Institutes, And Technical Colleges Located Within The State Of Arkansas.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/10/2015

Full Bill Text

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