In a 21 to ten vote last week Senator Missy Irvin’s proposed constitutional amendment, SJR8 to create reforms in the Arkansas civil justice system, has passed and now heads to the House. According to Irvin, Arkansas legislators can refer up to three purposed amendments to voters. The Senate and House each choose a measure. Local Senator Scott Flippo voted in favor of the amendment while local Senator Linda Collins-Smith was opposed. If it makes final approval SJR8 will be on the ballot of the 2018 November general election.
Irvin has this update from the state capitol.
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Irvin has this update from the state capitol.
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Irvin says the limit on punitive damages still allows for it to act as a multiplier of damages.
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Irvin goes on to say the legislation would help make the state more competitive in economic development and create more jobs.
According to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, under her proposal, the Legislature, with a three-fifths vote in each chamber would be able to approve, change or repeal a rule of pleading, practice or procedure now decided by the Supreme Court and be able to adopt court rules on its own initiative.
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