AR HJR1002

Abolishes the fiscal session of the Arkansas General Assembly and consolidates all legislative activity into biennial regular sessions held every 2 years in odd-numbered years beginning in January.

Changes the appropriations period from one (1) fiscal year to two (2) years for all appropriations made after December 31, 2020, requiring the General Assembly to pass a General Appropriation Bill covering the entire biennial period.

Extends regular session duration limits from 60 calendar days (extendable to 75 days) to accommodate the elimination of separate fiscal sessions and biennial appropriations.

Allows the Governor to convene special (extraordinary) sessions of the General Assembly and preserves the legislature's ability to consider non-appropriation bills during biennial sessions with a two-thirds vote.

Becomes effective January 1, 2021, and requires voter approval through the next general election before becoming part of the Arkansas Constitution.