SJR6
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.
Last Action (May 5, 2025): Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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AI-Generated Summary
SJR 6 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would mandate the redirection of specific tax or fee proceeds generated from the sale of medical marijuana and casino gaming operations. Currently, these funds are allocated to various state programs under existing constitutional amendments. Under this proposal, these revenues would instead be deposited into the State Treasury to support the Arkansas State Police. Specifically, the funds would be utilized for crime reduction and prevention initiatives. Additionally, the proposal directs funding to support the Division of Community Correction for probation, parole, and post-release supervision services. To become effective, the amendment requires legislative approval and subsequent ratification by a majority of Arkansas voters in the next general election.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries include the Arkansas State Police and the Division of Community Correction, as they would receive a dedicated and consistent revenue stream for their operations, crime reduction efforts, and supervision services. The public may also be considered a beneficiary if the additional funding leads to increased law enforcement capacity and improved outcomes in probation and parole supervision.
Who Might Suffer?
The primary groups negatively impacted are the state departments, programs, or specific funds that currently receive the revenue from medical marijuana and casino gaming taxes under Amendments 98 and 100. By redirecting these proceeds toward law enforcement and correctional services, the existing initiatives or budgetary priorities that previously relied on these specific revenue streams would face funding reductions or require alternative financing.
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