SR71
Requesting That Senator Dismang Be Authorized To Pursue The Consideration Of Sjr 15 As A Third Proposed Constitutional Amendment.
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, 2025View 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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