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HJR1009

An Amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to Be Known as the Arkansas Victims' Bill of Rights; and to Provide Rights for Victims of Misdemeanor and Felony Offenses, Including Victims in the Adult and Juvenile Justice Systems.

K. Brown · 2025 Regular Session · Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

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AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO BE KNOWN AS THE ARKANSAS VICTIMS' BILL OF RIGHTS; AND TO PROVIDE RIGHTS FOR VICTIMS OF MISDEMEANOR AND FELONY OFFENSES, INCLUDING VICTIMS IN THE ADULT AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS.

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State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs- House

April 2, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “…MMISSION. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS Number Sponsor Subtitle HJR1009 K. Brown AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO BE KN…”

would be HJR 1009. This is an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to be known as the Arkansas Victims Bill of Rights and to
Chair (Representative Jimmy Gazaway) · 1:45:09 in the video
Brown, you're recognized to present House Joint resolution 1009. Uh, thank you, Mr. Chair, uh,
Chair (Representative Jimmy Gazaway) · 1:47:37 in the video
I'm here to present House Joint Resolution 1009. First
Representative Matt Brown · 1:48:29 in the video
come before you today to ask that you advance HJR 1009 to the House floor.
Representative Matt Brown · 1:48:53 in the video
...to the criminal justice system through no fault of their own deserve the rights HJR 1009 would afford them. Most of these rights come with no cost at all to the state. It does not cost money to treat victims with fairness and respect. It do...
Representative Matt Brown · 1:49:32 in the video
...ing the time or cost burden. I also want to be very clear on some of the things HJR 1009 does not do. It does not create a new cause of action for victims to sue prosecutors, judges, or any other state actors for money damages. The Arkansas...
Representative Matt Brown · 1:50:41 in the video
HJR 1009 will change that. And as you can see from the map I passed out, there are 34 states. All surrounding states for Arkansas have a Crime Victims Bill of Rights. Arkansas does not. We are one of 14 states, 14 states that do not, let's ...
Representative Matt Brown · 1:52:49 in the video
members. Keith Boone, I'm also a citizen, so just a couple of comments. While I am speaking in favor of HJR 1009, it's not my voice, I want you to hear. Whenever this resolution was presented a few weeks ago,
2:21:51 in the video
...periencing the worst-case scenarios some prosecutors are predicting if we adopt HJR 1009, I think that fact should give us some comfort that we are on solid ground. And with that, I would appreciate a good vote. Thank you all. Okay. Committ...
Representative Matt Brown · 2:30:41 in the video
for HJR 1009. Next up, HJR 1014, Representative Beatty. Please identify yourself for the committee and then
Chair (Representative Rick Beck) · 2:31:15 in the video
HJR 1017 number two HJR 1016 number three HJR 1014 number four HJR 1009 number five which means representative ray if you would like to present this if you'd like to present hjr 1018 right now in order to for us to take a
Chair (Representative Jimmy Gazaway) · 3:21:24 in the video
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State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs- House

April 2, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “…MMISSION. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS Number Sponsor Subtitle HJR1009 K. Brown AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO BE KN…”

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State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs- House

March 31, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “…RSONAL PROPERTY AND REAL PROPERTY IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. HJR1009 K. Brown AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO BE KN…”

...tty. HJR 1017, Representative Ray, 4th place, HJR 10:16 Representative Ray. 5th place, HJR 1009, Representative Carolyn Brown. Those are the top 5 and we'll take those 5 up again for hearing on Wednesday. All right. Moving along, I see, uh,
Chair (Representative Jimmy Gazaway) · 1:29:06 in the video
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State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs- House

March 19, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “…RSONAL PROPERTY AND REAL PROPERTY IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. HJR1009 K. Brown AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO BE KN…”

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State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs- House

March 19, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “…RSONAL PROPERTY AND REAL PROPERTY IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. HJR1009 K. Brown AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO BE KN…”

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State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs- House

March 17, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “…the whole thing. Pardon me. OK, um, I am here to represent House Joint Resolution 1009, the Arkansas Victims Bill of Rights. Uh, why would the vic…”

Oh, this, the whole thing. Pardon me. OK, um, I am here to represent House Joint Resolution 1009, the Arkansas Victims Bill of Rights. Uh, why would the victims' rights constitutional amendment bring to Arkansas. Arkansas is only one of 14 ...
Representative Matt Brown · 2:28 in the video
...urying his father due to grief, and it has caused a great impact on our family and I'm asking that um the legislation in the committee and the legislation, please, uh, vote yes for uh HR, um, HS HJR 1009. All right, thank you, Ms. Boyd. Are
Daphne Boyd · 1:12:34 in the video
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State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs- House

March 12, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “…RSONAL PROPERTY AND REAL PROPERTY IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. HJR1009 K. Brown AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO BE KN…”

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State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs- House

March 12, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “…RSONAL PROPERTY AND REAL PROPERTY IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. HJR1009 K. Brown AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO BE KN…”

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State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs- House

March 10, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “HJR1009 K. Brown AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO BE KN…”

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State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs- House

March 5, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “HJR1009 K. Brown AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO BE KN…”

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State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs- House

March 5, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “…RSONAL PROPERTY AND REAL PROPERTY IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. HJR1009 K. Brown AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO BE KN…”

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State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs- House

March 3, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “HJR1009 K. Brown AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO BE KN…”

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State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs- House

Feb. 26, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “HJR1009 K. Brown AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO BE KN…”

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State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs- House

Feb. 24, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House)

Matched: “…RSONAL PROPERTY AND REAL PROPERTY IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. HJR1009 K. Brown AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO BE KN…”

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs- House

Feb. 19, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “HJR1009 K. Brown AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO BE KN…”

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State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs- House

Feb. 17, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House)

Matched: “…RSONAL PROPERTY AND REAL PROPERTY IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. HJR1009 K. Brown AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO BE KN…”

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs- House

Feb. 12, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “…RSONAL PROPERTY AND REAL PROPERTY IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. HJR1009 K. Brown AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO BE KN…”

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State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs- House

Feb. 5, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “…RSONAL PROPERTY AND REAL PROPERTY IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. HJR1009 K. Brown AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO BE KN…”

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State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs- House

Feb. 5, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “…RSONAL PROPERTY AND REAL PROPERTY IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. HJR1009 K. Brown AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO BE KN…”

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