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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to Article 5, Section 20 of the Arkansas Constitution that would allow the State of Arkansas to be sued in state court under two specific circumstances: first, to enforce constitutional rights, and second, as otherwise provided by law. The resolution requires approval by a majority of electors voting on the amendment during the next general election for Representatives and Senators. If approved by voters, the amendment would become part of the Arkansas Constitution, effectively changing the state's current legal immunity by creating a mechanism for citizens to bring lawsuits against the state government in state courts when they believe their constitutional rights have been violated or when specific legal provisions allow for such action.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sjr9&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R