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AR HB1320
Bill
Status
3/6/2023
Primary Sponsor
David Ray
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AI Summary
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Transfers responsibility for reviewing and certifying ballot titles and popular names for initiative and referendum petitions from the Secretary of State to the Attorney General before petitions are circulated for signatures.
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Requires the Attorney General to approve, certify, or substitute ballot titles and popular names within 10 business days of receiving the original draft.
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Allows the Attorney General to reject petitions entirely if the ballot title or popular name would be misleading or could confuse voters about whether a "FOR" or "AGAINST" vote represents their intended position.
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Permits petition sponsors to appeal the Attorney General's rejection to the Arkansas Supreme Court for relief.
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Declares an emergency clause effective immediately, citing the need to protect Arkansans' constitutional rights under Amendment 7 by implementing pre-circulation review and certification.
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning Initiative Petitions And Referendum Petitions; To Require The Attorney General To Review An Initiative Petition Or Referendum Petition Before Circulation; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Notification that HB1320 is now Act 194
3/6/2023