SJR11

A Constitutional Amendment to Amend Arkansas Constitution, Article 2, § 5, to Protect the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.

J. Payton · 2025 Regular Session · Approved by the Governor.

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A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 2, § 5, TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS.

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17 mentions · 24 meetings · 8 named speakers

Senate Reconvenes for Sine Die

May 5, 2025

Matched: “…regular session of the ninety-fifth General Assembly SCR 5 SJR 11, SJR 15. Senate Bill 611 Act 900 Saintville 612 Act 901, Se…”

...he following measures with regular session of the 95th General Assembly, SCR 5, SJR 11, SJR 15, Senate Bill 611, Act 900, Senate Bill 612, Act 901, Senate Bill 90, Act 902, Senate Bill 640, Act 903, Senate Bill 450, Act 915, Senate Bill 619...

14:34 in the video

Senate Convenes

April 16, 2025

Matched: “Senate joint resolution 11 by Senator Payton. have compared the rogue copies with the…”

... Senator Tucker, Senate Bill 608 by Senator Mark Johnson, Senate Bill 611 by Senator Dees, Senate Bill 614 by Senator Tucker, Senate Bill 632 by Senator Love, Senate Bill 640 by Senator Dismane, Senate Joint Resolution 11 by Senator Payton,

Chair · 7:44 in the video

House Convenes

April 15, 2025 · on the agenda

Matched: “SJR11 J. Payton Duffield A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO AMEND ARKA…”

Madam Clerk, please read Senate Joint Resolution number 11. Senate Joint Resolution

39:37 in the video

..., colleagues. Today I stand to champion a sacred right and a bold step forward. Senate Joint Resolution 11, which strengthens the Arkansas Constitution to protect our freedom to keep and bear arms. SJR 11 declares that we, the citizens of A...

Representative Matt Duffield · 40:07 in the video

... this better than the free man. That should never be the case here in Arkansas. SJR 11 amends Article 2, Section 5 of our state constitution. It ensures our right includes not just firearms, but also ammunition, accessories, and components,

Representative Matt Duffield · 41:40 in the video

...could resist tyranny. Convention delegates demanded guarantees that citizens, not just militias, could keep arms. SJR 11 echoes that legacy, affirming that you, the individual, have the right to defend yourself, your family, and your state.

Representative Matt Duffield · 43:49 in the video

...ime when every tragedy results in renewed calls to disarm law-abiding citizens, SJR 11 strengthens our Arkansas constitution to protect our freedom, to keep and bear arms. If approved by the people, it would declare in our state, Constituti...

Representative Matt Duffield · 44:34 in the video

... our state defense forces and National Guard carry that legacy, but an armed citizenry remains the backbone. SJR 11 acknowledges that a free Arkansas depends on citizens prepared to protect their communities and resist government overreach.

Representative Matt Duffield · 45:31 in the video

...eph Story once called armed citizens a moral check against tyranny. That's what SJR 11 is. It's our stand, a vote to keep Arkansas free, safe, and strong for generations to come. At the end of the day, the Second Amendment and our own right...

Representative Matt Duffield · 46:46 in the video

Question before the House is the passage of Senate joint resolution number 11. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. Has everyone voted? Has everyone voted? Cast up the ballot. The vote of 86 yeas, 10 nays, and 2 present for resolution has been...

Chair · 47:48 in the video

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SJR11 J. Payton Duffield A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 2, § 5, TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS.

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs- House

April 14, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “SJR11 J. Payton A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONS…”

will come back to that bill at the appropriate time. At this point, we're going to take up Senate Joint Resolution 11, Senator Payton.

Chair (Representative Jimmy Gazaway) · 55:09 in the video

Thank you, Mr. Chair and Committee, Senator Payton, District 22. SJR 11 is the Senate's choice of constitutional amendments to be referred to the people. It would refer to Arkansas voters a constitutional amendment clarifying that the right...

Senator John Payton · 55:34 in the video

Agenda items (1)

SJR11 J. Payton A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 2, § 5, TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS.

Senate Convenes

April 10, 2025 · on the agenda

Matched: “SJR11 J. Payton A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONS…”

Okay, members, we're going to go to SJR 11. These are the Senator, Senator Payton, you're going to be recognized to present SJR 11. Senate Joint Resolution

59:43 in the video

With 28 yeas, 7 nays, SJR 11 is passed. Please transmit to the House. Okay, with members, since that one passed,

Chair (Senator Jimmy Hickey, Jr) · 1:04:48 in the video

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SJR11 J. Payton A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 2, § 5, TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS.

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs-Senate

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

Matched: “SJR11 J. Payton A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONS…”

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SJR11 J. Payton A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 2, § 5, TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS.