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AR SJR15

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

10/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Alan Clark

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Governor must convene an extraordinary session of the General Assembly on the thirty-first day if an emergency declaration exceeds 30 days.

  • The extraordinary session's purpose is to consider legislation related to the declared emergency.

  • General Assembly may take administrative action on state agency executive heads during the session, including terminating employment or hiring replacements.

  • The extraordinary session continues for the duration of the emergency and adjourns upon termination of the emergency declaration.

  • Amendment becomes effective November 9, 2022, upon voter approval at the next general election.

Legislative Description

A Constitutional Amendment Requiring The Governor To Convene An Extraordinary Session Of The General Assembly When An Emergency Declaration Exceeds Thirty (30) Days.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

10/15/2021

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/10/2021

Full Bill Text

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