Legal Opinion

Opinion No.

Arkansas Attorney General Reports

Decided February 13, 1995Published

1Opinion of the Court

The Honorable Jim Argue, Jr. State Representative 5905 Forest Place, #210 Little Rock, Arkansas 72207-5245

Dear Representative Argue:

This is in response to your request for an opinion on four questions concerning the calling of a constitutional convention in Arkansas. Your questions are as follows:

1. Can the Legislature and/or Governor call a constitutional convention without a vote of the people? If a vote of the people is required, could the vote to call a convention be taken in a special election?

2. Can delegates to a constitutional convention be appointed by the Governor and/or…

2Cases cited25 opinions

  1. Chaney v. BryantSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1976
  2. Berry v. GordonSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1964
  3. McFadden v. JordanCalifornia Supreme Court · 1948
  4. Ellingham v. DyeIndiana Supreme Court · 1912
  5. Wells v. PurcellSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1979

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