This resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to the Arkansas Constitution that would allow the Senate to remove members of certain boards and commissions for cause, but only with a two-thirds majority vote, and only after providing notice and conducting a hearing. The amendment specifically targets the independent citizens commission responsible for setting salaries for various elected officials, as well as other boards and commissions established under Arkansas law. The proposed changes would amend existing provisions regarding the removal of members, ensuring that the Senate has the authority to act in this capacity.
If approved by a majority of voters in the next general election, the amendment would become effective on January 1, 2027. It aims to clarify and enhance the process for removing members from boards and commissions, establishing that such removals by the Senate would be in addition to any other removal methods already outlined in the Arkansas Constitution or state law. The resolution includes a ballot title and popular name for the amendment, which emphasizes the Senate's role in the removal process and the conditions under which it can occur.