University of Arkansas Division of Agricultures
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Ballot Titles Approved for Signature Gathering (as of March 2024)
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Date Approved | Popular Name | AG Opinion | Submitted By | Type of Citizen Initiative |
Oct. 10, 2023 | An Act to Exempt Feminine Hygiene Products and Diapers from Sales and Use Tax | A proposal to exempt period products and diapers from local and state sales tax was approved for signature gathering, according to Opinion No. 2023-092. | David Couch of Little Rock | State law |
Jan. 12, 2024 | An Amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to set the time for absentee voting, create absentee voting procedures, determine the manner in which absentee ballots are counted or tabulated, and ensure that elections cannot be conducted in this state using an internet, Bluetooth, or wireless connection. | A proposal that would in part allow only the voter to handle their absentee ballot, and would also prohibit online voting, was approved for signature gathering, according to Opinion No. 2023-132. | Clinton Lancaster of LIttle Rock | Constitutional amendment |
Jan. 23, 2024 | Arkansas Abortion Amendment | A proposal that would allow abortion was approved for signature gathering, according to Opinion No. 2024-004 | Steven Nichols of Little Rock | Constitutional amendment |
Jan. 24, 2024 | The Arkansas Government Openness Amendment | A proposed constitutional amendment related to public meetings, notices and records was approved for signature gathering, according to Opinion No. 2024-008. | David Couch of Little Rock and Jen Standerfer of Bentonville | Constitutional amendment |
Jan. 24, 2024 | The Arkansas Government Disclosure Amendment | A proposed constitutional amendment related to public meetings, notices and records was approved for signature gathering, according to Opinion No. 2024-007 | David Couch of Little Rock and Jen Standerfer of Bentonville | Constitutional amendment |
Jan. 24, 2024 | The Open Meetings and Open Records in State and Local Government Amendment | A proposed constitutional amendment related to public meetings, notices and records was approved for signature gathering, according to Opinion No. 2024-006. | David Couch of Little Rock and Jen Standerfer of Bentonville | Constitutional amendment |
Jan. 24, 2024 | The Arkansas Government Disclosure Amendment of 2024. | A proposed constitutional amendment related to public meetings, notices and records was approved for signature gathering, according to Opinion No. 2024-005. | David Couch of Little Rock and Jen Standerfer of Bentonville | Constitutional amendment |
Jan. 29, 2024 | The Arkansas Government Disclosure Act | A proposal regarding public records, notices and meetings, along with the creation of a new commission, was approved for signature gathering, according to Opinion No. 2024-20. | David Couch of Little Rock and Jen Standerfer of Bentonville | State law |
Feb. 2, 2024 | The Arkansas Historic or Special Interest Vehicle Act of 2024 | A proposal to change when a vehicle can qualify for antique license plates was approved for signature gathering, according to Opinion No. 2024-017. | David Dinwiddie of Pine Bluff | State law |
Feb. 20, 2024 | Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2024 | A proposal to expand the state's medical marijuana program was approved for signature gathering, according to Opinion No. 2024-028. | Erika Gee of Little Rock | Constitutional amendment |
Addendum: (from“Arkansas Advocate”) March 1, 2024 | Arkansas Educational Rights Amendment of 2024 | Aims to hold private schools that receive state funding to the same standards at public schools. Opinion No. 2024-033 | Bill Kopsky of Little Rock | Constitutional amendment |