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AR HCR1015
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Failed
5/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Vivian Flowers
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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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