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AR SJR6
Joint Resolution
Status
5/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Alan Clark
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Constitution Article 5, § 20 to permit the State of Arkansas to be sued as a defendant in state courts, reversing the current prohibition against such lawsuits.
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State may be made a defendant if legal action asserts violation of the United States Constitution or Arkansas Constitution, including claims for injunctive, declaratory, or monetary relief.
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State may also be made a defendant for legal actions authorized by Arkansas law.
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Defines "State of Arkansas" to include every department, division, office, board, commission, institution, or other public entity, including state-supported institutions of higher education.
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Amendment becomes effective November 6, 2024, following voter approval at the next general election.
Legislative Description
A Constitutional Amendment Permitting The State Of Arkansas To Be Sued As A Defendant In State Court To Enforce Constitutional Rights Or As Otherwise Provided By Law.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/1/2023