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AR HJR1011
Joint Resolution
Status
5/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Aaron Pilkington
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AI Summary
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Increases the voter approval threshold for constitutional amendments from a simple majority to at least two-thirds (2/3) of electors voting at a general election for all constitutional amendments, including those initiated under Article 5, § 1 and those proposed by the General Assembly.
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Reduces the maximum number of constitutional amendments the General Assembly may propose at the same general election from three to two, with an exception allowing a third amendment specifically addressing salaries of elected state officials (Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer of State, Commissioner of State Lands, Auditor of State, and General Assembly members).
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Amends the "Conflicting Measures" section to require at least two-thirds voter approval for conflicting constitutional amendments, with the amendment receiving the highest number of affirmative votes becoming part of the Constitution.
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Changes the approval requirement for salary-related constitutional amendments from a simple majority to at least two-thirds of electors voting, while allowing only one such amendment per election cycle.
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Becomes effective January 1, 2025, and itself requires two-thirds voter approval at the general election where it is considered.
Legislative Description
An Amendment To The Arkansas Constitution Concerning Constitutional Amendments Considered By Electors At A General Election.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
5/1/2023