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AR HJR1006

AR HJR1006
A Constitutional Amendment To Provide That Lottery Proceeds May Be Used To Fund Or Provide Scholarships And Grants To Arkansas Citizens Enrolled In Vocational-technical Schools And Technical Institutes.


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Introduced
02/07/2023
In Committee
04/06/2023
Crossed Over
04/04/2023
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/12/2023

Introduced Session

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

Bill Summary

A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE THAT LOTTERY PROCEEDS MAY BE USED TO FUND OR PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS TO ARKANSAS CITIZENS ENROLLED IN VOCATIONAL- TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTES.

AI Summary

This Joint Resolution proposes a constitutional amendment in Arkansas that would allow lottery proceeds to be used not only for operating expenses and prizes but also to fund scholarships and grants for Arkansas citizens attending specific higher education institutions within the state. These institutions include public or private nonprofit two-year or four-year colleges and universities, as well as public or private vocational-technical schools and technical institutes, which are entities providing specialized job training. The General Assembly will be responsible for establishing the criteria for eligibility for these scholarships and grants, and the amendment is set to take effect on January 1, 2025, after being approved by voters.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (59)

Jane English (R)* Robin Lundstrum (R)* Howard Beaty (R),  Mary Bentley (R),  Mark Berry (R),  Stan Berry (R),  Harlan Breaux (R),  Keith Brooks (R),  Karilyn Brown (R),  Matt Brown (R),  Rebecca Burkes (R),  Joey Carr (R),  John Carr (R),  Fran Cavenaugh (R),  Nicole Clowney (D),  Cameron Cooper (R),  Cindy Crawford (R),  Tyler Dees (R),  Matt Duffield (R),  Hope Duke (R),  Les Eaves (R),  Brian Evans (R),  Vivian Flowers (D),  Justin Gonzales (R),  Zack Gramlich (R),  Delia Haak (R),  R.J. Hawk (R),  De Hodges (R),  Jack Ladyman (R),  Wayne Long (R),  Roger Lynch (R),  John Maddox (R),  Mindy McAlindon (R),  Rick McClure (R),  Richard McGrew (R),  Josh Miller (R),  Jon Milligan (R),  Jeremiah Moore (R),  Stetson Painter (R),  Shad Pearce (R),  Aaron Pilkington (R),  Chad Puryear (R),  David Ray (R),  Scott Richardson (R),  Marcus Richmond (R),  Ryan Rose (R),  Johnny Rye (R),  Bart Schulz (R),  Trey Steimel (R),  Gary Stubblefield (R),  Dan Sullivan (R),  Clarke Tucker (D),  Kendon Underwood (R),  Steve Unger (R),  DeAnn Vaught (R),  Jeff Wardlaw (R),  Carlton Wing (R),  Richard Womack (R),  Jim Wooten (R), 

Last Action

Approved by the Governor (on 04/12/2023)

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