A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN VACANCIES SHALL BE FILLED BY APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR.

HJR 1013 proposes a constitutional amendment in Arkansas to change how certain elected vacancies are filled. If approved by voters, it would grant the Governor the authority to appoint individuals to fill vacancies in offices such as United States Senator, United States Representative, and all elective state, district, circuit, and township offices. This proposed change would not apply to vacancies for Lieutenant Governor or members of the General Assembly. If adopted, the amendment would become effective on January 1, 2027.