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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) If the Secretary of State determines that the signatures submitted on a statewide initiative petition or statewide referendum petition are insufficient, the following persons may challenge that determination by petitioning the Supreme Court to determine if the signatures are sufficient:
(1) The sponsor of the statewide initiative petition or statewide referendum petition; or
(2) A registered voter.
(b) The Supreme Court shall act expeditiously to review the sufficiency of the signatures in a timely manner and shall make every effort to reach a decision in advance of the election at which the proposed measure would be considered.
(c)(1) If the Supreme Court decides that the signatures submitted on a statewide initiative petition or statewide referendum petition are sufficient, the Supreme Court shall order the Secretary of State to certify the sufficiency for placing the proposed measure on the election ballot if the ballot title and popular name are sufficient.
(2) On a proper showing that the signatures are not sufficient, the Supreme Court may enjoin the Secretary of State from certifying the proposed measure for inclusion on the ballot for the election at which the proposed measure would be considered or, in the event that the proposed measure will appear on the election ballot, from canvassing and certifying the vote on the proposed measure.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 7. Elections § 7-9-112. Right of review - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-7-elections/ar-code-sect-7-9-112/
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