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SR 4

TO WELCOME LIEUTENANT GENERAL (RETIRED) JAY B. SILVERIA AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SYSTEM.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Clarke Tucker

Senate Resolution SR 4 aimed to support a constitutional amendment limiting campaign finance, promoting fair elections and reducing wealthy donors' influence on candidates.

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Bill Summary · SR 4

Summary of Senate Resolution SR 4

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: SR 4
  • Title: Senate resolution to support United States constitutional amendment for campaign finance limits
  • Status: Died in Process
  • Introduced: October 30, 2024
  • Classification: Resolution
  • Subject Areas: Elections, Federal Government, Legislature

Purpose and Intent

Senate Resolution SR 4 aimed to express support for a constitutional amendment that would impose limits on campaign finance. The resolution sought to address concerns regarding the influence of money in politics, advocating for reforms that would promote fairer electoral processes and reduce the impact of large donations on elections.

Key Provisions

While the resolution itself does not contain specific legislative provisions like a bill would, its intent was to:
- Support a constitutional amendment that would establish clear limits on campaign contributions and expenditures.
- Encourage transparency in campaign financing to ensure that voters are aware of the sources of funding for political campaigns.

Impact

The resolution, if passed, would have:
- Affected candidates running for federal, state, and local offices by establishing new limits on campaign financing.
- Aimed to benefit voters by potentially reducing the influence of wealthy donors and special interest groups in elections, thereby promoting a more equitable political landscape.

Legislative Process and Timeline

The following is a timeline of significant actions related to SR 4:
- October 30, 2024: Bill introduced.
- January 15 - January 30, 2025: Drafting and review process for the resolution.
- February 15, 2025: Referred to the State Administration Committee.
- March 1 & March 17, 2025: Hearings held by the State Administration Committee.
- March 26, 2025: Committee executive action resulted in the resolution being adopted.
- March 27, 2025: Committee report adopted.
- April 7, 2025: Scheduled for second reading but ultimately failed and was indefinitely postponed.
- May 23, 2025: The resolution died in process.

Conclusion

Senate Resolution SR 4 was a legislative effort to advocate for campaign finance reform through a constitutional amendment. Despite its introduction and committee support, the resolution did not progress through the legislative process and ultimately died in committee. The discussion surrounding this resolution reflects ongoing debates about the role of money in politics and the need for electoral reforms.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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