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AR SJR11

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

4/25/2019

Primary Sponsor

William Bond

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Reduces the term limit for Arkansas General Assembly members from 16 years to 12 years, whether served consecutively or nonconsecutively.

  • Members who complete 12 years of service in the General Assembly become ineligible for 10 years before being allowed to serve again.

  • Any subsequent service after the 10-year waiting period cannot exceed 12 additional years, whether consecutive or nonconsecutive.

  • Combined service in both the Arkansas House of Representatives and Senate counts toward the 12-year limit, excluding partial terms from special elections or apportionment-related two-year terms.

  • Amendment does not affect terms to which members were elected at the 2020 general election and requires voter approval in a general election to take effect.

Legislative Description

A Constitutional Amendment To Amend The Number Of Years That A Member Of The General Assembly May Serve In The General Assembly.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/25/2019

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/13/2019

Full Bill Text

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