Loading chat...

AR SJR1

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

4/25/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jim Hendren

Click for details

Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Changes the General Assembly meeting schedule from annually to every two (2) years, effective January 1, 2021.

  • Eliminates the fiscal session (previously held in even-numbered years) and establishes a single regular session in odd-numbered years, with the session meeting on the second Monday in January.

  • Reduces the regular session duration limit from 75 calendar days to 60 calendar days (with extensions possible by two-thirds vote), and eliminates the 30-day fiscal session entirely.

  • Extends appropriation periods from one (1) fiscal year to two (2) years, allowing single appropriations to cover a biennial period instead of annually.

  • Updates related constitutional sections to reflect "biennial period" instead of "fiscal year" for budget and appropriation bill procedures; preserves the Governor's authority to call special sessions.

Legislative Description

A Constitutional Amendment To Reduce The Number Of Days The General Assembly Is In Session; And To Repeal The Fiscal Session Of The General Assembly.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/25/2019

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs1/14/2019

Full Bill Text

No bill text available