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AR SB586
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jim Dotson
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AI Summary
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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
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Regular ballot measures would continue to need only a simple majority of votes cast to become law
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Amends the "Conflicting Measures" provision to remove outdated language referencing the majority vote requirement
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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
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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