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AR SJR7

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

10/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Bob Ballinger

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 80, § 3 to allow the General Assembly to prescribe rules of pleading, practice, procedure, and evidence for all courts
  • General Assembly may enact these rules with a three-fifths vote of each house, and such rules shall supersede conflicting rules prescribed by the Arkansas Supreme Court
  • Rules prescribed under this amendment shall not abridge, enlarge, or modify any substantive right and shall preserve the right of trial by jury as declared in the Constitution
  • Amendment becomes effective January 1, 2023, upon voter approval at the next general election
  • Includes severability clause to preserve remaining provisions if any portion is deemed invalid

Legislative Description

A Constitutional Amendment To Permit Legislative Enactment Of Rules Of Pleading, Practice, Procedure, And Evidence For Courts.

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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