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AR SJR2
Joint Resolution
Status
4/25/2019
Primary Sponsor
David Wallace
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Constitution, Article 5, § 20 to add language allowing the state to be made a defendant in court "unless otherwise provided by law"
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Changes the absolute prohibition on the state being a defendant to a conditional one, permitting legislative exceptions through statute
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Requires submission of the proposed amendment to Arkansas voters at the next general election for Representatives and Senators
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Establishes the ballot title as the joint resolution title and the popular name as "A Constitutional Amendment Providing that the State of Arkansas Shall Never Be Made a Defendant in Any of Her Courts Unless Otherwise Provided by Law"
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Amendment becomes part of the Arkansas Constitution if approved by a majority of voters at the general election
Legislative Description
A Constitutional Amendment Providing That The State Of Arkansas Shall Never Be Made A Defendant In Any Of Her Courts Unless Otherwise Provided By Law.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
4/25/2019