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AR SJR6
Joint Resolution
Status
Failed
4/22/2015
Primary Sponsor
Alan Clark
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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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