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AR SB260
Bill
Status
5/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jim Dotson
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 7-9-126 to add new verification requirements for initiative and referendum petitions submitted for statewide elections
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Requires statutory initiative and referendum petitions to be filed from a minimum of 50 counties and bear signatures of at least three-fourths of the designated percentage of electors in each represented county
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Requires constitutional amendment petitions to be filed from all 50 counties and bear signatures of at least three-fourths of the designated percentage of electors in each county
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Prohibits officials from accepting additional signatures to cure petition insufficiencies if requirements are not met and the filing deadline has passed
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Declares an emergency to enhance and protect Arkansans' participation in the ballot initiative and referendum process, with the act taking effect upon gubernatorial approval or expiration of the veto period
Legislative Description
To Create The Ensuring Access For All Arkansans And Voter Protection Act Of 2023; To Amend The Procedure For The Filing Of A Ballot Initiative And Referendum Petition; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/1/2023