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AR SJR1
Joint Resolution
Status
4/25/2019
Primary Sponsor
Jim Hendren
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AI Summary
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Changes the General Assembly meeting schedule from annually to every two (2) years, effective January 1, 2021.
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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.
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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.
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Extends appropriation periods from one (1) fiscal year to two (2) years, allowing single appropriations to cover a biennial period instead of annually.
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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