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AR HJR1021
Joint Resolution
Status
4/24/2019
Primary Sponsor
Grant Hodges
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AI Summary
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Establishes a recall process for eight constitutional officers: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Auditor of State, Treasurer of State, Commissioner of State Lands, and General Assembly members.
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Requires a petition signed by qualified electors equal to 40% of votes cast for that office at the preceding general election to trigger a special election on removal.
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Secretary of State must verify petition sufficiency within 30 days; once required signatures are confirmed, the remainder need not be verified.
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Removal occurs if a majority of electors voting at the special election vote "FOR" removal; the officer continues serving if a majority votes "AGAINST" removal.
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Prohibits recall petitions from being filed until an officer has held office for at least six months; amendment becomes effective January 1, 2021.
Legislative Description
An Amendment To The Arkansas Constitution To Establish A Process For The Removal Of Certain Constitutional Officers.
Last Action
Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
4/24/2019