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AR HJR1015
Joint Resolution
Status
Failed
5/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Andy Mayberry
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AI Summary
- Proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting future Arkansas Constitution amendments from specifically bestowing powers, privileges, or authority to any individual identified by name
- Prohibits future constitutional amendments from specifically bestowing powers, privileges, or authority to any private business entity identified by name, including private corporations
- Establishes that this amendment supersedes any subsequent constitutional amendment that violates these restrictions
- Requires submission to Arkansas voters at the next general election for Representatives and Senators, with approval by majority vote needed for adoption
- Sets the ballot title as the joint resolution title and the popular name as "An Amendment to the Arkansas Constitution Providing that Amendments to the Arkansas Constitution Shall Not Specifically Bestow Powers, Privileges, or Authority to Specific Individuals or Private Business Entities Identified by Name"
Legislative Description
A Constitutional Amendment To Provide That An Amendment To The Arkansas Constitution Shall Not Specifically Bestow Powers, Privileges, Or Authority To Specific Individuals Or Business Entities Identified By Name.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
5/1/2017
Committee Referrals
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/9/2017
Full Bill Text
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