Arkansas HJR1019: AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO GREYHOUND RACING FROM ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 100

What the bill says

To amend the distribution of the net casino gaming receipts tax and required contributions to racing purses and the promotion of breeding activities in light of an entity not holding a franchise to conduct greyhound racing in the state of arkansas. subtitle an amendment to the arkansas constitution to remove references to greyhound racing from arkansas constitution, amendment 100.

From the introduced text:

TO AMEND THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE NET CASINO GAMING RECEIPTS TAX AND REQUIRED CONTRIBUTIONS TO RACING PURSES AND THE PROMOTION OF BREEDING ACTIVITIES IN LIGHT OF AN ENTITY NOT HOLDING A FRANCHISE TO CONDUCT GREYHOUND RACING IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. Subtitle AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO GREYHOUND RACING FROM ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 100. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, AND BY THE SENATE, A MAJORITY OF ALL MEMBERS ELECTED TO EACH HOUSE AGREEING THERETO: THAT the following is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas, and upon being submitted to the electors of the state for approval or rejection at the next general election for Representatives and Senators, if a majority of the electors voting thereon at the election adopt the amendment, the amendment shall become a part of the Constitution of the State of Arkansas, to wit: *MBM155* 02/12/2025 1:16:54 PM MBM155 HJR1019 SECTION 1. Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 100, § 3(b), concerning the authorization for casinos and casino gaming, is amended to read as follows: (b) Casino licensees may accept wagers on sporting events if and when not prohibited by federal law. A Franchise holders holder may continue to accept wagers on horse and greyhound racing …

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Sponsors

• Stephen Meeks (R, 42) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. February 12, 2025: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS- HOUSE
3. February 12, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is HJR1019?

HJR1019 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO GREYHOUND RACING FROM ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 100.

What does HJR1019 do?

In its own words: To amend the distribution of the net casino gaming receipts tax and required contributions to racing purses and the promotion of breeding activities in light of an entity not holding a franchise to conduct greyhound racing in the state of arkansas. subtitle an amendment to the arkansas constitution to remove references to greyhound racing from arkansas constitution, amendment 100.

What is the status of HJR1019?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored HJR1019?

Stephen Meeks (R, 42).

Where is the official record for HJR1019?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HJR1019