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AR HJR1008
Joint Resolution
Status
Failed
5/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Jim Dotson
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AI Summary
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to Arkansas Constitution Amendment 42 to remove special governance provisions from the State Highway Commission
- Changes the appointment requirement from allowing commissioners to be appointed statewide with no more than one per Congressional District to requiring at least one member be appointed from each Congressional District
- Removes language requiring the Commission to oversee "administration of the State Highway Department" and replaces it with broader authority to administer powers "as may be prescribed by law"
- Modifies the Director of Highways position to remove the Commission's specific authority to prescribe duties, leaving duties to be set by statute law only
- Amendment becomes effective on July 1, 2019, pending voter approval at the next general election
Legislative Description
An Amendment To The Arkansas Constitution To Provide That The State Highway Commission Shall Be Governed In The Same Manner As All Other State Agencies.
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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