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AR HB1042
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Collins
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Direct Democracy Act of 2025" to modify ballot initiative and referendum petition procedures in Arkansas
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Repeals the "Ensuring Access for All Arkansans and Voter Protection Act of 2023"
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Eliminates the requirement that initiative and referendum petitions must be filed from at least 50 counties of the state
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Removes the requirement that petitions bear signatures of at least one-half of the designated percentage of electors from each represented county
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Strikes provisions that prevented officials from accepting additional signatures to cure petition insufficiencies after filing deadlines passed
Legislative Description
To Create The Direct Democracy Act Of 2025; To Repeal The Ensuring Access For All Arkansans And Voter Protection Act Of 2023; And To Amend The Procedure For The Filing Of A Ballot Initiative Petition And Referendum Petition.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025