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AR HB1001

Bill

Status

Passed

5/4/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Gillam

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Special 1)

AI Summary

  • Integrates and consolidates three separate 2017 acts (Nos. 207, 312, and 1108) that independently amended Arkansas Constitution, Article 19, § 30, by restating their provisions in a coherent, cohesive manner

  • Amends the definitions section of Article 19, § 30(b) to incorporate provisions from all three acts, including definitions of administrative action, gift, governmental body, income, legislative action, lobbyist, public servant, and recognized political party

  • Supersedes conflicting or substantively duplicative language from Acts 2017, Nos. 207, 312, and 1108 while preserving their emergency clauses, effective date clauses, and any sections not included in this act

  • Addresses legal uncertainty regarding whether the Arkansas Code Revision Commission may make technical corrections to constitutional amendments under existing statutes

  • Declares an emergency and becomes effective on July 31, 2017, to avoid confusion and ensure consistent interpretation of Article 19, § 30

Legislative Description

To Integrate And Incorporate The Provisions Of Acts 2017, Nos. 207, 312, And 1108 Into Arkansas Constitution, Article 19, § 30; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Notification that HB1001 is now Act 2

5/4/2017

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs5/2/2017

Full Bill Text

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