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AR HJR1021
Joint Resolution
Status
Failed
5/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Jim Sorvillo
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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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