ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE ALERT
Constitutional Amendments
02-21-2025 - 18:01:38

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Track: Constitutional Amendments   Request Date: 0- 0-0000 thru 99-99-9999

HJR1001   
Collins, Andrew (D) A constitutional amendment to create the Citizens' Redistricting Commission and to repeal the Board of Apportionment.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 11-20-24 H Filed
01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies
01-15-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
01-16-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
01-22-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies


HJR1002   
Richardson, Jay (D)
Murdock, Reginald (D)
An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to repeal the exception to the prohibition of slavery and involuntary servitude.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 11-20-24 H Filed
01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies
01-15-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
01-16-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
01-22-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies
01-22-25 H Amendment 2 adopted


HJR1003   
Collins, Andrew (D) The Arkansas Government Disclosure Amendment.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 11-20-24 H Filed
01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies
01-16-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
01-22-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies


HJR1004   
Ladyman, Jack (R)
Penzo, Clint (R)
Applying to the United States Congress for an Article V COnvention of the states for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States COnstitution to impose term limits of members for the United States Congress.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 12-12-24 H Filed
01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies
01-29-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies
01-28-25 H Moved to deferred list H-State Agencies
02-10-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
02-19-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies
02-19-25 H Committee Motion for Do Pass Failed


HJR1005   
Long, Wayne (R) An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to create the Arkansas Taxpayer Bill of Rights.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-03-25 H Filed
01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies
01-22-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies


HJR1006   
McKenzie, Brit (R) An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution providing that a governmental body shall not use state or local funds to enter into a contract with a lobbyist for lobbying purposes.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-13-25 H Filed
01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies
01-22-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies


HJR1007   
Cavenaugh, Frances (R) A Constitutional Amendment to create a procedure for the recall of certain elected officials.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-22-25 H Filed
01-22-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies


HJR1008   
Meeks, Stephen (R) An Amendment to the Arkansas Constitution concerning the taxation of personal property and real property in the state of Arkansas.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-28-25 H Filed
01-28-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies


HJR1009   
Brown, Karilyn (R)
Gilmore, Ben (R)
An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to be known as the Arkansas Victims' Bill of Rights; and to provide rights for victims of misdemeanor and felony offenses, including victims in the adult and juvenile justice systems.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-31-25 H Filed
02-03-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies
02-12-25 H Amendment 1 adopted


HJR1010   
Unger, Steve (R) A constitutional amendment to provide that by a two-thirds vote, the Senate may remove members of certain boards and commissions for cause only, after notice and hearing.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-10-25 H Filed
02-10-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies


HJR1011   
Meeks, Stephen (R) A constitutional amendment concerning the consideration of bills other than appropriation bills during a fiscal session of the General Assembly.
Position: Oppose
Bill History: 02-10-25 H Filed
02-10-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies


HJR1012   
Richardson, Scott (R) An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to repeal provisions concerning the reappraisal and reassessment of real property; and to amend Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 79, concerning real property taxes.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-10-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies


HJR1013   
Pilkington, Aaron (R) A constitutional amendment to provide that certain vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the governor.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-11-25 H Filed
02-11-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies


HJR1014   
Beaty, Howard (R)
Dismang, Jonathan (R)
A constitutional amendment concerning economic development in the state of Arkansas; and authorizing the General Assembly to provide for the creation of economic development districts to promote economic development.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-12-25 H Filed
02-12-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies


HJR1015   
Lundstrum, Robin (R)
Stubblefield, Gary (R)
A constitutional amendment to ensure transparency by requiring a judicial candidate to declare his or her political party affiliation or independent status when running for office.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-12-25 H Filed
02-12-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies


HJR1016   
Ray, David (R) A constitutional amendment to repeal the provision of Arkansas Constitution, Article 5, § 1, allowing the sponsor of an initiative or referendum petition to correct or amend a petition.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-12-25 H Filed
02-12-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies


HJR1017   
Ray, David (R)
Payton, John (R)
A constitutional amendment providing that a proposed statewide initiated act or constitutional amendment shall become law when approved by a majority of the votes cast in the election and a majority of the counties of the state.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-12-25 H Filed
02-12-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies


HJR1018   
Ray, David (R)
Payton, John (R)
The Citizens Only Voting Amendment.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-12-25 H Filed
02-12-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies


HJR1019   
Meeks, Stephen (R) An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to remove references to greyhound racing from Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 100.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-12-25 H Filed
02-12-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies


HJR1020   
Brown, Karilyn (R)
Gilmore, Ben (R)
A constitutional amendment to be known as the Victim's Bill of Rights; and to provide rights for victims of violent and sexual criminal offenses.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-12-25 H Filed
02-12-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies


SJR 1   
King, Bryan (R) An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to require a vote of three-fourths of each house of the General Assembly to enact, amend, or repeal laws concerning access to public records or access to public meetings.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 11-20-24 S Filed
01-13-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies
02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies


SJR 2   
King, Bryan (R) A constitutional amendment to create the Arkansas Apportionment Commission to apportion districts for the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the United States House of Representatives.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 11-20-24 S Filed
01-13-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies
02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies


SJR 3   
King, Bryan (R) A constitutional amendment concerning the membership of the State Highway Commission.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-17-25 S Filed
01-21-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies
02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies


SJR 4   
Boyd, Justin (R)
Crawford, Cindy (R)
A constitutional amendment to provide that the annual school election shall not be held if the proposed rate of tax levy is the same as last approved and no other matters are to be decided.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-21-25 S Filed
01-21-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies
02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies


SJR 5   
King, Bryan (R) An Amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to repeal the office of Lieutenant Governor.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-22-25 S Filed
01-22-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies
02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies


SJR 6   
King, Bryan (R) A constitutional amendment to provide that certain proceeds from the sale of medical marijuana and casino gaming shall be used for crime reduction and prevention programs and assistance for post-release supervision services.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-30-25 S Filed
01-30-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies
02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies


SJR 7   
King, Bryan (R) An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to amend Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 98, concerning medical marijuana.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-30-25 S Filed
01-30-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies
02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies


SJR 8   
King, Bryan (R) An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to amend Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 100, concerning casino gaming.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-30-25 S Filed
01-30-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies
02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies


SJR 9   
King, Bryan (R) 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. (Shell bill)
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-03-25 S Filed
02-03-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies
02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies


SJR 10   
King, Bryan (R) A constitution amendment concerning efficiency in government; and to provide for the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-05-25 S Filed
02-05-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies
02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies


SJR 11   
Payton, John (R) A constitutional amendment to amend Arkansas Constitution, Article 2, § 5, to protect the right to keep and bear arms.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-05-25 S Filed
02-05-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies
02-18-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies
02-19-25 S Amendment(s) Filed
02-20-25 S Amendment 1 adopted
02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies


SJR 12   
Tucker, Clarke (D) An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution requiring the General Assembly to establish by law a revised election process.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-06-25 S Filed
02-06-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies
02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies


SJR 13   
Dotson, Jim (R)
Lundstrum, Robin (R)
A constitutional amendment to allow a candidate for Supreme Court justice, Court of Appeals judge, circuit judge, or district judge to declare his or her party affiliation or independent status when running for judicial office.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-10-25 S Filed
02-10-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies
02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies


SJR 14   
Dotson, Jim (R) A constitutional amendment concerning the determination of the true value in money of real property for assessment purposes. (Shell bill)
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-10-25 S Filed
02-10-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies
02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies


SJR 15   
Dismang, Jonathan (R)
Beaty, Howard (R)
A constitutional amendment concerning economic development in the State of Arkansas; and authorizing the General Assembly to provide for the creation of economic development districts to promote economic development.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 12-11-25 S Filed
02-11-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies
02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies


SJR 16   
Crowell, Steve (R) An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to exempt certain real property from property tax; and to create property tax exemptions for certain individuals. (Shell bill)
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-12-25 S Filed
02-12-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies
02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies


SJR 17   
Dotson, Jim (R)
Long, Wayne (R)
An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to create the "Arkansas Taxpayer Bill of Rights."
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-12-25 S Filed
02-12-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies
02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies


SJR 18   
Payton, John (R) The Citizens Only Voting Amendment.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-12-25 S Filed
02-12-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies
02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies


SJR 19   
Johnson, Mark (R) An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to exempt food and food ingredients from the excise tax levied under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 75.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-12-25 S Filed
02-12-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies
02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies


SJR 20   
King, Bryan (R) A constitutional amendment concerning the vote requirements for approval of constitutional amendments at the general election. (shell resolution)
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-12-25 S Filed
02-12-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies
02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies


SJR 21   
King, Bryan (R) A constitutional amendment concerning the vote requirements for approval of initiated acts and constitutional amendments. (shell resolution)
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-12-25 S Filed
02-12-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies
02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies


SJR 22   
Leding, Greg (D)
Worthen, Diana Gonzales (D)
A constitutional amendment concerning the qualifications to vote in an election.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-12-25 S Filed
02-12-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies
02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies


SJR 23   
Johnson, Mark (R) A constitutional amendment to provide that proceeds generated under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 91, may be applied to multilane highway improvements. (Shell resolution)
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-12-25 S Filed
02-12-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies
02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies


SJR 24   
Johnson, Mark (R) An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution concerning ballot titles for initiated measures. (Shell resolution)
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-12-25 S Filed
02-12-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies
02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies


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