SJR5
An Amendment To The Arkansas Constitution To Repeal The Office Of Lieutenant Governor.
Last Action (May 5, 2025): Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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AI-Generated Summary
Senate Joint Resolution 5 is a proposed amendment to the Arkansas Constitution that seeks to abolish the office of Lieutenant Governor. The resolution requires approval by both the Arkansas Senate and the House of Representatives. If passed by the legislature, the proposal would be submitted to Arkansas voters for approval or rejection at the next general election. If a majority of voters support the amendment, the office of Lieutenant Governor would be removed from the state constitution.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries would be the state of Arkansas's administrative budget, as the elimination of the office would result in the reduction of costs associated with the salary, staff, and operations of the Lieutenant Governor's office.
Who Might Suffer?
The primary entity negatively impacted would be any individual holding or seeking to hold the office of Lieutenant Governor, as the position would be permanently abolished, thereby eliminating their role and professional duties. Furthermore, the line of gubernatorial succession would be altered, removing this specific official from the order of succession.
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