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AR HJR1019
Joint Resolution
Status
Failed
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Robin Lundstrum
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AI Summary
- Amends Arkansas Constitution Amendment 80, §§ 17 and 18 to change judicial elections from nonpartisan to partisan basis for all state judges
- Applies to Supreme Court Justices, Court of Appeals Judges, Circuit Judges, and District Judges, who shall be elected by majority vote of qualified electors
- Allows General Assembly to refer merit selection system to voters for Supreme Court and Court of Appeals positions, with vacancies filled by gubernatorial appointment if merit selection is approved
- Amendment becomes effective January 1, 2023, upon voter approval at the next general election
- Ballot title designates the amendment as "A Constitutional Amendment Providing that Supreme Court Justices, Court of Appeals Judges, Circuit Judges, and District Judges Shall Be Elected on a Partisan Basis"
Legislative Description
An Amendment To The Arkansas Constitution Providing That Supreme Court Justices, Court Of Appeals Judges, Circuit Judges, And District Judges Shall Be Elected On A Partisan Basis.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
10/15/2021
Committee Referrals
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/10/2021
Full Bill Text
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