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AR HJR1006
Joint Resolution
Status
5/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Kim Hendren
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AI Summary
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Repeals the fiscal session of the Arkansas General Assembly, eliminating the separate even-year session held in February dedicated to appropriation bills.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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