Arkansas Lawmakers Start Filing Bills for 2026 Ballot Issues

SJR6

No popular name included.

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A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND CASINO GAMING SHALL BE USED FOR CRIME REDUCTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS AND ASSISTANCE FOR POST-RELEASE SUPERVISION SERVICES.

Sen. Bryan King

SJR7

No popular name included.

Bill name:

AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 98, CONCERNING MEDICAL MARIJUANA.

Sen. Bryan King

SJR8

No popular name included. 

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AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 100, CONCERNING CASINO GAMING.

Sen. Bryan King

HJR1010

A constitutional amendment to amend the process for the removal of a member of a board or commission established under the Arkansas Constitution or Arkansas law; to provide that by a vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the membership of the Senate, the Senate may remove a member of a board or commission established under the Arkansas Constitution or Arkansas law before the expiration of his or her term for cause only, after notice and hearing; and to provide that removal by the Senate under this amendment shall be supplemental to other methods of removal provided for under the Arkansas Constitution or Arkansas law.

Rep. Steve Unger

HJR1011

A constitutional amendment concerning the consideration of bills other than appropriation bills during a Fiscal Session of the General Assembly

Rep. Stephen Meeks

HJR1012

An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to repeal provisions concerning the reappraisal and reassessment real property and to amend Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 79, to provide that the assessed value of real property shall be fixed unless the real property is conveyed, newly constructed, or substantially improved or the use of the real property changes.

Rep. R. Scott Richardson

HJR1013

A constitutional amendment to provide that vacancies in the Office of United States Senator, in the Office of Representative in the Congress of the United States, and in all elective state, district, circuit, and township offices shall be filled by appointment by the governor.

Rep. Aaron Pilkington

SJR13

A constitutional amendment to ensure transparency in judicial elections to the voters of Arkansas.

Sen. Jim Dotson

HJR1015

A constitutional amendment to ensure transparency by requiring a judicial candidate to declare his or her political party affiliation or independent status when running for office.

Rep. Robin Lundstrum

SJR19

No popular name included.

Bill name: 

AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO EXEMPT FOOD AND FOOD INGREDIENTS FROM THE EXCISE TAX LEVIED UNDER ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 75.

Sen. Mark Johnson

SJR23

No popular name included.

Bill name:

SJR23 - A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE THAT PROCEEDS GENERATED UNDER ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 91, MAY BE APPLIED TO MULTILANE HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS.

Sen. Mark Johnson

HJR1019

A constitutional amendment to remove references to greyhound racing from Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 100, in light of an entity no longer holding a franchise to conduct greyhound racing in the state of Arkansas and to amend the distribution of the net casino gaming receipts tax and required contributions to racing purses and the promotion of breeding activities in light of an entity not holding a franchise to conduct greyhound racing in the state of Arkansas.

Rep. Stephen Meeks

A constitutional amendment to amend Arkansas Constitution, Article 5, § 1, to repeal the provision allowing the sponsor of an initiative or referendum petition to correct or amend a petition after it is determined to be insufficient by the Secretary of State or a county or city clerk.

A constitutional amendment providing that a proposed state-wide initiated act or constitutional amendment shall take effect and become a law when approved by a majority of the votes cast upon the measure at the election and also approved by a majority of the votes cast upon the measure in a majority of the counties of the state; and providing that an act, a measure, or the portion of an act or measure subject to a state-wide referendum shall be repealed if rejected by a majority of the electors voting upon the matter, regardless of the number of counties rejecting the act, measure, or portion of an act or measure according to the votes cast in the county.

No popular name included.

Bill name:

A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE VOTE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED APPROVED AT THE GENERAL ELECTION.

Sen. Bryan King

No popular name included.

Bill name:

A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE VOTE REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIATED ACTS AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED APPROVED AT THE GENERAL ELECTION.

Sen. Bryan King

No popular name included.

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SJR24 - AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING BALLOT TITLES FOR INITIATED MEASURES.

A constitutional amendment concerning economic development in the state of Arkansas; and authorizing the General Assembly to provide for the creation of Economic Development Districts within cities, counties, or cooperative areas to promote economic development within the Economic Development District.

A constitutional amendment to be known as the "Arkansas Victims' Bill of Rights" and to provide rights for victims of misdemeanor and felony offenses, including victims in the adult and juvenile justice systems.

A constitutional amendment to be known as the "Victim’s Bill of Rights" and to provide rights for victims of violent and sexual criminal offenses.

SJR4

A constitutional amendment providing that an annual Ad Valorem Tax for the maintenance and operation of schools and the retirement of indebtedness shall not appear on the annual school election ballot if the proposed rate of tax levy is the same as the rate of tax levy approved when a rate of tax levy appeared on the ballot; providing that the annual school election shall not be held if the rate of the tax levy does not appear on the ballot and there are no other matters to be decided.

Sen. Justin Boyd

HJR1007

A constitutional amendment to create a procedure for the recall of persons elected to the offices of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer of State, Auditor of State, Commissioner of State Lands, Member of the House of Representatives, Member of the Senate, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice of the Supreme Court, Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, Judge of the Court of Appeals, Circuit Judge, District Judge, County Judge, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Circuit Clerk, County Clerk, Assessor, Coroner, Treasurer, County Surveyor, Collector of Taxes, or Constable.

SJR12

A constitutional amendment requiring the General Assembly to establish by law a revised election process; requiring the General Assembly to establish by law an election process in which candidates at a primary election, special primary election, or election for nonpartisan office appear on a single ballot regardless of political party affiliation and the top two candidates advance to the general election or special election; and requiring the General Assembly to establish by law a process based on party affiliation for selecting delegates to attend a quadrennial national nominating convention of a political party to select a nominee for the office of President of the United States and a process for choosing and electing electors for President of the United States and Vice President of the United States

SJR10

No popular name included.

Bill name:

A CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT CONCERNING EFFICIENCY IN GOVERNMENT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY.

Sen. Bryan King

The Government Disclosure Amendment

An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to require a vote of three-fourths of each house of the General Assembly to enact, amend, or repeal laws concerning access to public records or access to public meetings.

A constitutional amendment providing that a governmental body shall not use state or local funds to enter into a contract with a lobbyist for the purpose of lobbying on behalf of the governmental body.

A constitutional amendment to create the Citizens' Redistricting Commission and to repeal the Board of Apportionment.

A constitutional amendment to create the Arkansas Apportionment Commission to apportion districts for the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the United States House of Representatives.

An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to repeal the office of Lieutenant Governor

A constitutional amendment to amend Arkansas Constitution, Article 2, § 5, to protect the right to keep and bear arms.

An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to repeal the exception to the prohibition of slavery and involuntary solitude.

A constitutional amendment concerning the membership of the State Highway Commission; Providing that each member of the State Highway Commission shall represent a district comprised of certain counties of the state; Providing that a member of the State Highway Commission shall reside within his or her district; Amending and clarifying the duties of the Senate regarding advice and consent for appointments to the State Highway Commission and the removal of commissioners; and providing for the implementation of the amendment.

SJR9

No popular name included.

Bill name:

A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PERMITTING THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO BE SUED AS A DEFENDANT IN STATE COURT TO ENFORCE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OR AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY LAW.

Sen. Bryan King

An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to create the "Arkansas Taxpayer Bill of Rights." 

A constitutional amendment concerning the taxation of personal property and real property in the state of Arkansas; Authorizing the General Assembly to reduce or eliminate the taxation of personal property by law and to create exemptions by law for the taxation of personal property; and repealing the requirement that personal property and real property be taxed at an equal rate.

No popular name included.

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A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE TRUE VALUE IN MONEY OF REAL PROPERTY FOR ASSESSMENT PURPOSES.

No popular name included.

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AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO EXEMPT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM PROPERTY TAX; AND TO CREATE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.

HJR1018

A constitutional amendment to be known as "The Citizens Only Voting Amendment" and providing that only a citizen of the United States meeting the qualifications of an elector under the Arkansas Constitution may vote in an election in this state.

Rep. David Ray

SJR18

Sen. John Payton

SJR22

A constitutional amendment to provide that a person who is seventeen (17) years of age and otherwise qualified to vote may vote in primary elections at which nominees are chosen to be voted upon at a General Election if the person will be eighteen (18) years of age on or before the date of the General Election.

Sen. Greg Leding