Initiatives & Referenda 

Facts and Information for Elections

2012 Initiatives and Referendum Booklet- PDF

2012 I&R Quick Facts Sheet- PDF

2012 I&R Explanation and Procedures - PDF

 

Constitutional amendments that will be referred directly to the electorate by the 88th General Assembly.  These measures will appear on the state's November 6, 2012, General Election ballot.

• Issue No. 1 : (Popular Name) AN AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR STATE HIGHWAYS, COUNTY ROADS, CITY STREETS, BRIDGES, AND OTHER SURFACE TRANSPORTATION

• Issue No. 2 : (Popular Name) AN AMENDMENT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY FINANCING OF SALES TAX ANTICIPATED REVENUE BOND PROJECTS, UNFUNDED LIABILITIES OF CLOSED LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PENSION PLANS, AND REAL AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY

 

Possible Initiative Measures

These proposed names and ballot titles have been approved by the Arkansas Attorney General.  Their sponsors are currently gathering signatures to be placed on the November 6, 2012, General Election ballot.  The deadline to file these measures with the Secretary of State is July 6, 2012.

Popular Names

• A PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT 75 REDUCING THE EXCISE TAX RATE FROM ONE-EIGHTH OF ONE PERCENT (1/8 OF 1%) TO ONE-FOURTEENTH OF ONE PERCENT (1/14 OF 1%) TO BE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2013
• THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND LOBBYING ACT OF 2012
• AN AMENDMENT TO ALLOW ARKANSAS HOTELS AND ENTERTAINMENT, INC. TO OWN AND OPERATE SEVEN CASINO GAMING ESTABLISHMENTS, ONE EACH IN SEBASTIAN, PULASKI, GARLAND, MILLER, CRITTENDEN, BOONE AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES
• THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT
• THE NATURAL GAS SEVERANCE TAX ACT OF 2012