Arkansas Advocate: Senate advances two stalled bills that would change direct democracy
Opponents of the bills have called them a threat to the public’s right to change laws and the state Constitution
Tag: Arkansas direct democracy
Arkansas Advocate: Bills to change citizen-led petition process continue to move through Legislature
Proposed changes to Arkansas’ citizen-led ballot initiative process continued to advance through the state Legislature on Monday, with more movement expected throughout the week
Opinion: Initiative bills ‘a power grab’ to deprive Arkansas citizens of their right to direct democracy
State Rep. Kim Hammer’s proposals appear to violate the Arkansas Constitution, which only allows legal restrictions on the initiative process to prevent fraud, as well as the federal First Amendment’s protection of core political speech absent a compelling state interest to limit it
Arkansas Advocate: Direct democracy takes center stage at Arkansas Capitol
Arkansans’ ability to participate in the democratic process came into focus during the fifth week of the 2025 legislative session
Opinion: Arkansas Legislature vs. The People?
As the Elections Coordinator and Organizer at the Arkansas Public Policy Panel, I urgently warn all Arkansans: Do not allow any of the eight anti-direct democracy bills sponsored by Rep. David Ray and Sen. Kim Hammer to become law