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AR HJR1007
Joint Resolution
Status
4/24/2019
Primary Sponsor
Vivian Flowers
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Constitution Article 2, § 27 to remove the exception allowing slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for crime, establishing an absolute prohibition on slavery in the state
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Identifies that Arkansas is one of only two states that do not compensate inmates for their labor and notes persons of color are overrepresented in the prison system
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Effective January 1, 2021, upon voter approval at the next general election
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Ballot title: "A Constitutional Amendment to Prohibit Slavery and Involuntary Servitude"
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Sponsored by Representatives V. Flowers, F. Allen, Blake, Clowney, K. Ferguson, Fielding, D. Garner, Glover, Godfrey, M. Hodges, Love, McCullough, Murdock, Nicks, Richardson, Richey, Scott, Walker, D. Whitaker and Senators Elliott, G. Leding, S. Flowers, L. Chesterfield
Legislative Description
An Amendment To The Arkansas Constitution To Prohibit Slavery And Involuntary Servitude.
Last Action
Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
4/24/2019