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AR SJR10

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Linda Collins-Smith

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Increases the approval threshold for constitutional amendments from a simple majority to three-fifths (3/5) of votes cast on the amendment

  • Establishes a formal process for General Assembly-proposed amendments requiring joint resolution format, three-day reading period, two-thirds vote in each house, and Attorney General review of ballot titles within 30 days

  • Adds 60-day deadline for challenges to petition titles and signatures in initiative and referendum processes, replacing indefinite challenge periods

  • Prohibits constitutional amendments from granting powers, privileges, or authority to specific individuals identified by name or named private business entities, with new provisions superseding subsequent conflicting amendments

  • Limits General Assembly to proposing no more than three constitutional amendments per general election (except for salary amendments under Amendment 70), requiring voters to vote separately on each amendment

Legislative Description

Amending The Arkansas Constitution Concerning Laws And Constitutional Amendments Submitted To The Citizens Of The State Of Arkansas At An Election.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/2/2017

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