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AR HB2259

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

John Walker

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates Arkansas Code Section 10-2-133 requiring General Assembly members to pass a civics test before voting on bills or resolutions
  • Test is identical to the civics portion of the U.S. naturalization exam administered by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
  • Members must correctly answer at least 60 of 100 test questions to be eligible to vote
  • Members may retake the test unlimited times until achieving a passing score

Legislative Description

To Require The Passage Of The Civics Portion Of The Naturalization Test Used By United States Citizenship And Immigration Services Before A Member Of The General Assembly May Vote For Or Against A Bill Or Resolution.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/7/2017

Full Bill Text

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