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AR HB1001
Bill
Status
5/4/2017
Primary Sponsor
Jeremy Gillam
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Addresses legal uncertainty regarding whether the Arkansas Code Revision Commission may make technical corrections to constitutional amendments under existing statutes
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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