Initiatives and Referenda

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2026 Proposed Initiatives as Certified by the Attorney General

Per Act 272 of 2025, The Secretary of State is required to post on our website proposed ballot measures that have been certified by the Attorney General. The posting of this information should not be construed as 1). Confirmation that these proposed ballot measures are being actively circulated; or 2). These measures have been certified for placement on the ballot at the next General Election. For more information, please contact the sponsors of the proposed measures.

The Education Rights Amendment of 2026
Petition Sponsor: For ARKids, 501-442-7377, info@forARKids.org

An Amendment Concerning Constitutional Amendments, Initiated Acts, and Referendums
Petition Sponsor: Save AR Democracy, 501-352-2822, david@davidcouchlaw.com

Helpful Information

• 2023-2024 Initiatives & Referenda Handbook
• Ballot Question Committee Information from the Arkansas Ethics Commission
• Arkansas Ballot Issue Education from the Arkansas Public Policy Center
• Instructions to Canvassers and Signers (Updated as of May 2025)

Additional References

• Act 376 of 2019
• Historical Initiatives & Referenda Election Results (1938-2020)

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