AR SJR10

Amends Arkansas Constitution Article 5, § 5 to establish two new methods for convening extraordinary sessions of the General Assembly: joint written proclamation by the Speaker of the House and President Pro Tempore of the Senate, or written proclamation signed by at least two-thirds of members in both chambers.

Requires that proclamations calling extraordinary sessions specify the purpose for convening, and prohibits the General Assembly from conducting any business other than the stated purpose at such sessions.

Mandates the General Assembly establish joint rules during each regular session to govern extraordinary session procedures, which may include limits on session duration and provisions allowing up to 15 additional days in session if approved by two-thirds vote in both chambers.

Preserves the Governor's existing constitutional authority under Article 6, § 19 to convene extraordinary sessions independently.

Amendment becomes effective November 9, 2022, upon approval by a majority of voters at the next general election.