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This resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to modify the membership and appointment process for the Arkansas State Highway Commission. The amendment would divide the state into five distinct geographical districts and require that each of the five commissioners reside within the specific district they represent. Commissioners would be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of Senate members from their respective districts, serving ten-year terms. The resolution establishes a detailed process for appointing commissioners, including provisions for filling vacancies and removing commissioners who no longer reside in their designated districts. The Senate would have specific voting rights regarding commissioner appointments, with only senators from the relevant district participating in the confirmation process. The amendment is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, and includes a phased implementation plan that will gradually replace existing commissioners with new district-specific appointees as their current terms expire. The resolution aims to ensure more localized representation on the State Highway Commission by tying commissioners to specific regional districts and establishing clear geographic representation requirements.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sjr3&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R