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AR HJR1015

AR HJR1015
A Constitutional Amendment To Ensure Transparency By Requiring A Judicial Candidate To Declare His Or Her Political Party Affiliation Or Independent Status When Running For Office.


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Introduced
02/12/2025
In Committee
02/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2025

Introduced Session

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

Bill Summary

A Constitutional Amendment To Ensure Transparency By Requiring A Judicial Candidate To Declare His Or Her Political Party Affiliation Or Independent Status When Running For Office.

AI Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to require judicial candidates in Arkansas to declare their political party affiliation or independent status on the ballot when running for certain judicial positions, specifically Supreme Court Justices, Court of Appeals Judges, Circuit Judges, and District Judges. Currently, these judicial positions are elected on a nonpartisan basis, but the amendment would mandate that candidates either list their political party affiliation or be identified as an independent candidate. The amendment aims to increase transparency in judicial elections by allowing voters to know the political background of judicial candidates. If approved by a majority of voters at the next general election, the amendment would become part of the Arkansas Constitution and take effect on January 1, 2027. The ballot title will explicitly state the purpose of ensuring transparency by requiring judicial candidates to disclose their political affiliations, giving voters more information about the candidates' potential political leanings when making their electoral choices.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (63)

Robin Lundstrum (R)* Gary Stubblefield (R)* Brandon Achor (R),  Wade Andrews (R),  Sonia Barker (R),  Rick Beck (R),  Mary Bentley (R),  Alyssa Brown (R),  Karilyn Brown (R),  Nick Burkes (R),  Rebecca Burkes (R),  Ron Caldwell (R),  Joey Carr (R),  John Carr (R),  Fran Cavenaugh (R),  Alan Clark (R),  Cindy Crawford (R),  Tyler Dees (R),  Jim Dotson (R),  Matt Duffield (R),  Hope Duke (R),  Jane English (R),  Jon Eubanks (R),  Scott Flippo (R),  Tony Furman (R),  Justin Gonzales (R),  Zack Gramlich (R),  Brad Hall (R),  Bart Hester (R),  Ricky Hill (R),  Mike Holcomb (R),  Steve Hollowell (R),  Lane Jean (R),  Blake Johnson (R),  Mark Johnson (R),  Jack Ladyman (R),  Wayne Long (R),  Julie Mayberry (R),  Mindy McAlindon (R),  Rick McClure (R),  Richard McGrew (R),  Ron McNair (R),  Stephen Meeks (R),  Kendra Moore (R),  Jason Nazarenko (R),  John Payton (R),  Clint Penzo (R),  Jim Petty (R),  Chad Puryear (R),  David Ray (R),  Terry Rice (R),  Marcus Richmond (R),  Ryan Rose (R),  Dan Sullivan (R),  Randy Torres (R),  Dwight Tosh (R),  Kendon Underwood (R),  Steve Unger (R),  DeAnn Vaught (R),  Dave Wallace (R),  Carlton Wing (R),  Richard Womack (R),  Jim Wooten (R), 

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (on 05/05/2025)

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