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AR HJR1016
Joint Resolution
Status
Failed
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Ray
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AI Summary
- Repeals the constitutional provision allowing sponsors of initiative or referendum petitions to correct or amend petitions after the Secretary of State or a county/city clerk determines them insufficient
- Eliminates the current 30-day correction period for statewide petitions and 10-day correction period for municipal or county petitions
- Removes the existing threshold requirement that petitions must have at least 75% of required signatures to qualify for correction
- Retains the provision placing the burden of proof on those challenging a petition's validity in legal proceedings
- Would take effect January 1, 2027, if approved by voters at the next general election
Legislative Description
A Constitutional Amendment To Repeal The Provision Of Arkansas Constitution, Article 5, § 1, Allowing The Sponsor Of An Initiative Or Referendum Petition To Correct Or Amend A Petition.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025
Committee Referrals
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/12/2025
Full Bill Text
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