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Arkansas: 2020 ballot issues

Arkansas Voter Guide: Ballot Issues
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Arkansas Voter Guide: Ballot Issues
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Arkansas: 2020 ballot issues
ARKANSAS VOTING GUIDE | U.S. SENATE & HOUSE | STATE SENATE | STATE HOUSE | BALLOT ISSUESThe 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 TransportationPopular 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 amendmentFollow this link to hear arguments for and against Issue OneIssue 2: Arkansas Term Limits AmendmentPopular 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 amendmentFollow 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 RequirementsPopular 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 amendmentFollow this link to learn about the arguments for and against Issue ThreeSebastian County will vote on the extension of a quarter-cent sales taxPeople 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 issueSales tax to expand Lincoln Police and Fire departments on ballotA 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

ARKANSAS VOTING GUIDE | U.S. SENATE & HOUSE | STATE SENATE | STATE HOUSE | BALLOT ISSUES

The following issues have qualified for the statewide ballot:

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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