SB569
An Amendment to the Arkansas Constitution Concerning Ballot Titles of Proposed Measures; and Amending the Arkansas Constitution Under the Authority of Arkansas Constitution, Article 5, Section 1.
M. Johnson · 2025 Regular Session · Died on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment.
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AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING BALLOT TITLES OF PROPOSED MEASURES; AND AMENDING THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 5, SECTION 1.
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22 mentions · 11 meetings · 15 named speakers
April 16, 2025
· on the agenda
Matched: “SB569 M. Johnson Ray AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CO…”
As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot, Madam clerk. With 60 years, 22 nays, and zero present, the bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 569. 569
...you're not familiar with the background on this issue I'd encourage you to read through the legislative intent and on pages 1 and 2 of this bill. Senate Bill 569 utilizes this authority to add a very short section on to amendment 7. There's
is closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 569. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk.
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April 15, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House)
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Matched: “SB569 M. Johnson AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCER…”
I tried. And then we also had Senator Mark Johnson. Was that also you, Representative Ray? Senate Bill 569. Are we doing those
we have Senate bill 569. Senator Johnson?
.... But we do what we have to do, don't we? And tomorrow will be a different day. Senate Bill 569, there's two parts to discuss on this. The first is that it is, it amends the Arkansas Constitution using the language in Article 5, Section 1, ...
...they were signing. If they didn't, that's on them. It was in big, bold letters. SB 569 would allow legislators to toss out the will of the people simply because they don't like the outcome. That's not democracy. This bill gives you all the ...
... realize that this body isn't holding itself to the same standard, The title of SB 569 itself would fail its own test. It's overly complex and vague. If lawmakers truly cared about clarity, they'd start with their own language. But that isn...
... and passed out of this committee just right before this bill, didn't meet any of the standards outlined in SB 569 either. There were questions, confusions, and you guys had a robust debate. I appreciate the committee's engagement, but it's
...o thank the committee for providing this opportunity to testify. While I oppose SB 569 on the merits, I'm here to testify against the idea that the legislature can amend the Constitution with a two-thirds vote of both houses. It cannot. The...
Senate Bill 569 is one of those steps. It is not a referral to the people. It is not being debated as part of some open public process. It is a constitutional amendment passed by this legislature without a vote of the people to limit the ri...
outrageous. It's a complete power grab on the will of the citizens. SB 569 sets a dangerous precedent and gives this body unchecked power. There could be a legitimate policy debate perhaps on the 500-word limit, but I point out to you that ...
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April 15, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House)
Matched: “…e to Representative Bentley, Senator Blake Johnson. This is Senate Bill 569. I'm sorry, Senate Bill 486. And before we begin, I want to”
may ayes have it. Congratulations, you passed your bill. Next, we're going to move to Representative Bentley, Senator Blake Johnson. This is Senate Bill 569. I'm sorry, Senate Bill 486.
April 14, 2025
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Matched: “SB569 M. Johnson AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCER…”
take up SB 569. Senator Mark Johnson. Senate Bill 569 by Senator Mark Johnson to amend an amendment to the
for not voting. Senate Bill 569 passes. Please transmit to the House.
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April 10, 2025
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Matched: “…1. Calendar. Committee on State Agencies, to him, was first Senate Bill 569 by Senator Johnson recommended to pass. Calendar. Committee…”
...House Amendment No. 1. Calendar. Committee on State Agencies, to him, was first Senate Bill 569 by Senator Johnson recommended to pass. Calendar. Committee on State Agencies, to him, was first Senate Bill 608 by Senator Mark Johnson recomme...
...? All right. These are the Senate bills. These are the Senate bills that we have. We have Senate Bill 258 by Senator Penzo. We have Senate Bill 469 by Senator Penzo and Representative Beatty. We have Senate Bill 569 by Senator Mark Johnson.
failed. Okay, Senator Mark Johnson, you're going to do Senate Bill 569.
to pass so with 22 yays 10 nays three non-voting sb 569 fails Move, we expunge the vote,
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April 10, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (Senate)
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Matched: “…O DESIGNATE A RESTROOM FOR CAMPAIGN WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS. SB569 M. Johnson AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCER…”
you want to start with. Well, let's go in order then. We'll start with Senate Bill 569.
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April 8, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (Senate)
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April 3, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (Senate)
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Matched: “…END THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION. SB569 M. Johnson AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCER…”
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April 3, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (Senate)
Matched: “…AND TO AMEND THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING REPORTING DEADLINE. SB569 M. Johnson AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCER…”
April 1, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (Senate)
Matched: “…NTATION Page 2 of 4 CONCERNING PROHIBITED CONTINGENT FEES. SB569 M. Johnson AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCER…”
March 31, 2025
Matched: “…severance tax on lithium, Senate Bill 568. Revenue and tax. Senate Bill 569 by Senator Mark Johnson to an amendment to the Arkansas Con…”
... the law concerning severance tax on lithium, Senate Bill 568. Revenue and tax. Senate Bill 569 by Senator Mark Johnson to an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution concerning ballot titles of proposed measures and amending the Arkansas Con...
the authority of Arkansas Constitution, Article 5, Section 1, Senate Bill 569. State agencies. Senate Bill 570 by Senator Dotson
Documents (7)
- Agenda — STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS- HOUSE, Apr 15, 2025 · April 15, 2025
- Agenda — STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS- HOUSE, Apr 15, 2025 · April 15, 2025
- Agenda — STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Apr 10, 2025 · April 10, 2025
- Agenda — STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Apr 8, 2025 · April 8, 2025
- Agenda — STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Apr 3, 2025 · April 3, 2025
- Agenda — STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Apr 3, 2025 · April 3, 2025
- Agenda — STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Apr 1, 2025 · April 1, 2025
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