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SR71

Requesting That Senator Dismang Be Authorized To Pursue The Consideration Of Sjr 15 As A Third Proposed Constitutional Amendment.

Passed

Last Action (April 14, 2025): Sine Die adjournment

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AI-Generated Summary

Senate Resolution 71 authorizes Senator J. Dismang to pursue the consideration of SJR 15 as a third proposed constitutional amendment during the 95th General Assembly. Under the Joint Rules of the General Assembly, the consideration of a third constitutional amendment requires an affirmative two-thirds vote by both houses. This resolution serves as the formal legislative step to allow for that third amendment to be introduced and voted upon. If approved, the underlying SJR 15 could then be referred to the voters of Arkansas for final approval or rejection at the ballot box.

Potential Impact Analysis

Who Might Benefit?

The primary beneficiary is Senator J. Dismang, who gains the legislative authority to advance his proposed amendment, and the General Assembly members who support bringing a third constitutional amendment forward for consideration.

Who Might Suffer?

There is no group directly or significantly harmed by this procedural resolution, though it may be viewed negatively by those who oppose the specific policies contained in the underlying SJR 15 or those who favor stricter limitations on the number of constitutional amendments presented to voters.

Vote Records

Third Reading

April 14, 2025
Yea: 26 Nay: 4 NV: 5 Absent: 0 Passed
View individual votes (35)
Legislator Party Chamber Vote
Jane English Republican Senate NV
Jonathan Dismang Republican Senate Yea
Greg Leding Democrat Senate NV
Missy Irvin Republican Senate Yea
Bryan King Republican Senate Nay
Kim Hammer Republican Senate Yea
Stephanie Flowers Democrat Senate Yea
Frederick Love Democrat Senate Yea
Terry Rice Republican Senate NV
Reginald Murdock Democrat Senate Yea
Gary Stubblefield Republican Senate Nay
Jim Dotson Republican Senate Nay
John Payton Republican Senate NV
Alan Clark Republican Senate Yea
Ronald Caldwell Republican Senate NV
Bart Hester Republican Senate Yea
Jimmy Hickey Republican Senate Yea
Dan Sullivan Republican Senate Yea
David Wallace Republican Senate Yea
Blake Johnson Republican Senate Yea
Justin Boyd Republican Senate Yea
Clarke Tucker Democrat Senate Yea
Scott Flippo Republican Senate Yea
Clint Penzo Republican Senate Nay
Mark Johnson Republican Senate Yea
Ricky Hill Republican Senate Yea
Jamie Scott Democrat Senate Yea
Breanne Davis Republican Senate Yea
Ben Gilmore Republican Senate Yea
Joshua Bryant Republican Senate Yea
Matt McKee Republican Senate Yea
Jim Petty Republican Senate Yea
Steve Crowell Republican Senate Yea
Tyler Dees Republican Senate Yea
Matt Stone Republican Senate Yea
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