AR HJR1003

Initiative petitions for state-wide measures must be filed with the Secretary of State at least 180 days before the election (changed from four months).

Constitutional amendment petitions require signatures from at least 25 counties (increased from 15), with signatures equal to at least one-half of the designated percentage in each county.

Constitutional amendments submitted through the initiative process require three-fifths (3/5) of votes cast for approval, rather than a simple majority of votes cast.

The General Assembly may submit proposed laws (not constitutional amendments) to voters at general elections by majority vote of each house, limited to no more than three (3) proposed laws per regular session, excluding appropriation bills.

Constitutional amendments proposed by the General Assembly require a two-thirds vote of each house and may not specifically grant powers, privileges, or authority to a named individual or private business entity.