Arkansas: 2020 ballot issues
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The following issues have qualified for the statewide ballot:
Issue 1: 0.5% Sales Tax for State Highways, County Roads, City Streets, Bridges, and Other Surface Transportation
Popular Name: An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution continuing a one-half percent (0.5%) sales and use tax for state highways and bridges; county roads, bridges and other surface transportation; and city streets, bridges, and other surface transportation after the retirement of the bonds authorized in Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 91.
Follow this link to read the proposed amendment
Follow this link to hear arguments for and against Issue One
Issue 2: Arkansas Term Limits Amendment
Popular Name: A constitutional amendment to amend the term limits applicable to members of the General Assembly, to be known as the "Arkansas Term Limits Amendment"
Follow this link to read the proposed amendment
Follow this link to learn about the arguments for and against Issue Two
Issue 3: Changing Arkansas' Citizen Initiative Process, Votes Required For Legislative Ballot Issue Proposals and Publication Requirements
Popular Name: A constitutional amendment to amend the process for the submission, challenge, and approval of proposed initiated acts, constitutional amendments and referenda.
Follow this link to read the proposed amendment
Follow this link to learn about the arguments for and against Issue Three
Sebastian County will vote on the extension of a quarter-cent sales tax
People against the tax say those who live in Sebastian County have paid enough over the past 19 years. People who want the tax extended say the UAFS improvements would encourage growth.
Follow this link to learn more about the tax extension issue
Sales tax to expand Lincoln Police and Fire departments on ballot
A 1% sales tax will be on the ballot in Lincoln, Arkansas to help the city fund additions to their police and fire departments.
Follow this link to learn more about the Lincoln sales tax issue