AR SJR9

Proposes a constitutional amendment to amend Arkansas Constitution Amendment 80, § 3, regarding rules of pleading, practice, procedure, and evidence for all courts.

Grants the General Assembly the power to prescribe rules of pleading, practice, procedure, and evidence for all courts by a three-fifths vote of each house, superseding any conflicting rules prescribed by the Arkansas Supreme Court.

Requires that rules prescribed under this amendment shall not abridge, enlarge, or modify any substantive right and must preserve the right of trial by jury as declared in the Constitution.

Amendment becomes effective January 1, 2023, and must be approved by a majority of electors voting at the next general election for Representatives and Senators.

Includes severability provisions stating that if any part of the amendment is held invalid, the remainder shall stand.