Arkansas Explained: How to propose a ballot measure

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: January 30, 2026

Words: 635

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Direct democracy advocates are concerned about voters’ ability to change Arkansas’ constitution after the state’s Supreme Court ruled that lawmakers can amend citizen-led initiatives with a two-thirds vote.

The decision is the latest hurdle for supporters of the state’s initiative and referendum process as lawmakers have approved several bills in recent years imposing new limits on how petitions can be circulated.

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