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SB434

To Create the "Protect Our Constitution Act"; to Amend a Portion of the Arkansas Constitution as Authorized by Arkansas Constitution, Article 5, § 1; and to Declare an Emergency.

J. Dotson · 2025 Regular Session · Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

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TO CREATE THE "PROTECT OUR CONSTITUTION ACT"; TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 5, § 1; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

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6 mentions · 8 meetings · 3 named speakers

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs-Senate

April 10, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (Senate)

Matched: “…S; AND TO ALLOW A CURE PERIOD FOR INSUFFICIENT SUBMISSIONS. SB434 J. Dotson TO CREATE THE "PROTECT OUR CONSTITUTION ACT"; TO…”

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs-Senate

April 8, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (Senate) · on the agenda

Matched: “…S; AND TO ALLOW A CURE PERIOD FOR INSUFFICIENT SUBMISSIONS. SB434 J. Dotson TO CREATE THE "PROTECT OUR CONSTITUTION ACT"; TO…”

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State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs-Senate

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

Matched: “SB434 J. Dotson TO CREATE THE "PROTECT OUR CONSTITUTION ACT"; TO…”

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State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs-Senate

April 3, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (Senate)

Matched: “…PROCEDURE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES. SB434 J. Dotson TO CREATE THE "PROTECT OUR CONSTITUTION ACT"; TO…”

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs-Senate

April 1, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (Senate)

Matched: “…PROCEDURE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES. SB434 J. Dotson TO CREATE THE "PROTECT OUR CONSTITUTION ACT"; AND…”

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs-Senate

March 20, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (Senate)

Matched: “…ION OF ARKANSAS LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1988. SB434 J. Dotson TO CREATE THE "PROTECT OUR CONSTITUTION ACT"; AND…”

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs-Senate

March 18, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (Senate) · on the agenda

Matched: “SB434 J. Dotson TO CREATE THE "PROTECT OUR CONSTITUTION ACT"; AND…”

Members, Senate Bill 434 does one very simple thing. It requires that a majority of votes cast in an election for a constitutional, initiated constitutional amendment, be cast by a majority of all registered eligible voters voting, or all r...
Senator Jim Dotson · 26:33 in the video
434. Senate Bill 434. All right, Senator, you're recognized and proceed with Senate Bill 434.
Chair (Senator Scott Flippo) · 26:29 in the video
...nd to strengthening civic engagement. I stand before you today in opposition to Senate Bill 434, a measure that fundamentally undermines democratic participation in Arkansas. Right now, when Arkansans vote on a constitutional amendment, the...
Gail Choate · 49:36 in the video
...r engagement doesn't matter. Young people excited to take part in our democracy. Senate Bill 434 tells them that their votes might not be enough, that their voices may be drowned out by non-participation. That's the opposite of empowerment.
Gail Choate · 50:38 in the video
Instead of ensuring the will of the people is heard, SB 434 rigs the process to make constitutional amendments nearly impossible when put forth by the people. Finally, this bill is a radical departure from tradition. Arkansas has always rel...
Gail Choate · 51:42 in the video
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Senate Convenes

March 12, 2025

Matched: “5, Section 1, Senate Bill 434. State agencies before 35 by Senator Irving to create the.…”

5, Section 1, Senate Bill 434. State agencies before 35 by Senator Irving to create the. criminal offense of aggravated assault upon a healthcare worker and to find healthcare worker regarding assault and battery, Senate Bill 435. Judiciary...
14:54 in the video

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