Arkansas AG Approves LWV Ballot Language After Multiple Rejections

Arkansas AG approves LWV ballot language after multiple rejections

Arkansas AG Tim Griffin approved LWV's ballot reform proposal aiming to enhance the state's initiative process after previous rejections citing reading level issues.

Arkansas coalition submits proposal to protect 'fundamental right' to direct democracy

Arkansas Public Policy Panel Executive Director Bill Kopsky discusses a proposed constitutional amendment to preserve direct democracy in Arkansas during a press conference at the state Capitol on May 19, 2025. Kopsky’s organization is a member of Protect AR Rights, the ballot question committee that submitted its proposal to the attorney general’s office on Monday. Other coalition members, including Kymara Seals (right) stand behind him. (Sonny…

Coalition of statewide advocacy groups introduces proposed constitutional amendment to address right to petition | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

A coalition of veteran direct democracy campaigners unveiled their proposed constitutional amendment Monday, aiming to protect Arkansans' right to petition.

Committee aims to protect direct democracy with a new constitutional amendment

Attorney General Tim Griffin now has 10 business days to approve or reject the measure as written. Clearing that hurdle and getting attorney general approval will not be easy.

Arkansas coalition submits proposal to protect ‘fundamental right’ to direct democracy - Conduit News Arkansas

by Antoinette Grajeda, Arkansas AdvocateMay 19, 2025 An Arkansas ballot question committee announced Monday it had submitted a proposed constitutional amendment to protect voters’ right to direct democracy.  The Arkansas Ballot Measure Rights Amendment, sponsored by Protect AR Rights, would amend Article 5 Section 1 of the Arkansas Constitution, the section that governs the state’s initiative and referendum process, to designate voters’ right to…