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This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to eliminate the office of Lieutenant Governor. The resolution, which would need to be approved by a majority of voters in the next general election for Representatives and Senators, seeks to remove the Lieutenant Governor position from the state's constitutional structure. If passed, this amendment would fundamentally change the state's executive branch leadership by removing a role that traditionally serves as second-in-command and can potentially succeed the Governor in case of vacancy or incapacity. The resolution follows the standard constitutional amendment process in Arkansas, which requires approval by both the Senate and House of Representatives, with a majority of all elected members in each chamber agreeing to submit the proposed change to voters for final determination.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sjr5&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R