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AR HJR1010
Joint Resolution
Status
Failed
4/24/2019
Primary Sponsor
Jim Dotson
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AI Summary
- Proposes amendment to Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 42, §§ 1 and 2, revising the State Highway Commission's structure and authority
- Changes congressional district appointment requirement from "no two Commissioners shall be appointed from any single Congressional District" to "at least one (1) Commissioner shall be appointed from each Congressional District"
- Clarifies that the Director of Highways' duties are prescribed by statute law rather than by the Commission or statute law
- Amendment becomes effective July 1, 2021, pending voter approval at the next general election
- Ballot title: "A Constitutional Amendment Concerning the State Highway Commission and Amending the Membership, Powers, and Duties of the State Highway Commission"
Legislative Description
An Amendment To The Arkansas Constitution Concerning The State Highway Commission.
Last Action
Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
4/24/2019
Committee Referrals
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/13/2019
Full Bill Text
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