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Here's which Arkansas initiatives will be on the November ballot, and which won't

From expanding abortion rights to increasing accessibility to medical marijuana, here are the initiatives that tried to get on the November ballot.

Delaney Van Wilpe

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Published: 3:48 PM CDT June 11, 2024
Updated: 7:12 AM CDT June 12, 2024

Since 1910, Arkansans have been able to propose constitutional amendments, state laws, and veto referendums. In fact, Arkansas is one of 15 states where citizens can participate in the political process in all three ways. 

Like every election since 1910, several citizens have put forth initiatives to be put on the 2024 November election ballot.

Although not every 2024 initiative has made it far, those whose language has been approved by Attorney General Tim Griffin have been in the process of collecting signatures ahead of the July 5 deadline. 

Each amendment initiative needed to collect 90,704 signatures to qualify, while statutes must collect 72,563 signatures.

In addition to the statewide requirement, the groups must submit a minimum number of signatures from 50 of Arkansas' 75 counties. The minimum changed from 15 to 50 after Act 236 was passed by Arkansas lawmakers in 2023. 

With this in mind, many initiative sponsors have mobilized people all across the state to collect signatures before the July 5 deadline. 

From expanding abortion rights to increasing accessibility to medical marijuana, here is an update on where each initiative stands ahead of November voting. 

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