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AR HJR1010

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

4/24/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jim Dotson

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

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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