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AR HJR1020

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Andy Davis

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the fiscal session (currently held in even-numbered years in February) from the Arkansas Constitution
  • Establishes annual regular sessions of the General Assembly on the second Monday in January of each year, limited to 60 calendar days
  • Removes the previous distinction between regular sessions (odd-numbered years) and fiscal sessions (even-numbered years) for considering appropriations and other bills
  • Changes the bill introduction deadline from the last three days to the last five days of a regular session
  • Requires voter approval at the next general election for this constitutional amendment to take effect

Legislative Description

An Amendment To The Arkansas Constitution To Repeal The Fiscal Session Of The General Assembly And To Provide For Annual Regular Sessions Of The General Assembly.

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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