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AR SB586

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jim Dotson

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires constitutional amendments referred to Arkansas voters to receive at least two-thirds (2/3) approval to pass, rather than the current simple majority requirement

  • Regular ballot measures would continue to need only a simple majority of votes cast to become law

  • Amends the "Conflicting Measures" provision to remove outdated language referencing the majority vote requirement

  • Includes an emergency clause to make the act effective immediately upon approval, with the stated intent of having provisions in place for the 2026 general election

  • Approved measures take effect 30 days after the election unless otherwise specified in the measure itself

Legislative Description

To Create The "protect Our Constitution Act"; And Amending A Portion Of The Arkansas Constitution As Authorized By Arkansas Constitution, Article 5, § 1.

Last Action

Died on Senate Calendar at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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