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AR HJR1006

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Kim Hendren

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Repeals the fiscal session of the Arkansas General Assembly, eliminating the separate even-year session held in February dedicated to appropriation bills.

  • Changes General Assembly meetings from every year to every two (2) years, with regular sessions held in odd-numbered years on the second Monday in January.

  • Limits all appropriations made by the General Assembly after December 31, 2018 to a maximum period of two (2) years instead of one (1) fiscal year.

  • Removes constitutional provisions for fiscal session duration limits (30 calendar days) and procedures, while updating language throughout the Constitution to reflect biennial instead of annual appropriation periods.

  • Becomes effective January 1, 2019 upon voter approval at the next general election.

Legislative Description

A Constitutional Amendment Repealing The Fiscal Session Of The General Assembly.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/8/2017

Full Bill Text

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