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AR HCR1015

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Vivian Flowers

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requests that the United States Congress propose a constitutional amendment repealing Article 1, Section 2, Paragraph 3 of the U.S. Constitution, which contains the Three-Fifths Compromise language
  • The Three-Fifths Compromise currently states that representation shall be apportioned by counting free persons plus three-fifths of all other persons, excluding Indians not taxed
  • Acknowledges that while the Thirteenth Amendment eliminated the effect of this language, the actual constitutional text remains unchanged
  • Passed by the Arkansas House of Representatives and Senate (91st General Assembly, Regular Session, 2017)
  • Sponsored by Representatives V. Flowers and Murdock, and Senator Elliott

Legislative Description

Requesting And Petitioning The United States Congress To Propose An Amendment To The United States Congress Repealing The Language Of The Three-fifths Compromise.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/15/2017

Full Bill Text

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