HR1082
Requesting That Representative Meeks Be Authorized To Pursue The Consideration Of Hjr 1002 As A Third Proposed Constitutional Amendment.
Last Action (May 1, 2023): Died in the House at Sine Die Adjournment
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AI-Generated Summary
House Resolution 1082 is a procedural measure within the Arkansas House of Representatives. It authorizes Representative S. Meeks to move forward with the consideration of House Joint Resolution 1002 (HJR 1002) as a third proposed constitutional amendment. Under the Joint Rules of the Arkansas General Assembly, a third constitutional amendment requires an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members in each house to be considered. This resolution acts as the formal request and authorization necessary to satisfy these parliamentary requirements. Its primary purpose is to navigate the internal legislative process for placing a constitutional amendment before the voters of Arkansas.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiary of this resolution is Representative S. Meeks, who receives formal authorization to proceed with the legislative process for HJR 1002. Additionally, the constituents or advocacy groups who support the specific policy changes contained within the underlying HJR 1002 benefit from the advancement of their proposed constitutional amendment.
Who Might Suffer?
There are no entities directly and negatively impacted in a punitive sense, as this is a procedural administrative resolution. However, individuals or groups who strongly oppose the policy content of HJR 1002 may be negatively impacted in a political sense, as this resolution facilitates the legislative path for that proposal to potentially be placed on a statewide ballot.
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