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AR HJR1021

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jim Sorvillo

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring that monuments or statues placed on State Capitol grounds must be supported by a petition signed by at least 200,000 qualified Arkansas electors
  • Petition signatures must be collected within two years of the petition's submission to the Secretary of State
  • Amendment becomes effective upon approval by a majority of electors voting on it at the next general election for Representatives and Senators
  • Establishes ballot title and popular name for the amendment as specified in Section 2
  • Applies to all monuments or statues in addition to all other legal requirements already in place

Legislative Description

A Constitutional Amendment Providing That A Monument Or Statue Shall Not Be Placed Upon The State Capitol Grounds Unless At Least Two Hundred Thousand Qualified Electors Of The State Sign A Petition In Favor Of The Placement.

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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