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AR HJR1004
Joint Resolution
Status
Failed
5/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Greg Leding
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AI Summary
- Changes the filing deadline for state-wide initiative petitions from four months to 150 days before the election
- Requires challenges to ballot title sufficiency to be filed within 30 days after ballot title approval
- Requires challenges to petition signature sufficiency to be filed within 30 days after petition certification for the ballot
- Maintains that court failure to decide petition challenges before ballot printing does not prevent the measure from appearing on the ballot or invalidate voter approval
- Proposes amendment to be submitted to state electors at the next general election for Representatives and Senators
Legislative Description
An Amendment To Arkansas Constitution, Article 5, Section 1, Concerning The Filing Of Initiative Petitions And The Process For Challenging The Sufficiency Of A Petition.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
5/1/2017
Committee Referrals
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/8/2017
Full Bill Text
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