Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires canvassers to provide the ballot title prior to obtaining a petition signature in Arkansas.

Highlights:

• Authorizes an individual to sign a petition after they have read the ballot title in the presence of the canvasser or having had the ballot title read aloud in the presence of the canvasser. (Sec. 2).

• Establishes breaking this as a misdemeanor offense for any canvasser who accepts the signature of an individual who does not read the ballot or have it read aloud to them in the presence of a canvasser (Sec. 3).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 6).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires canvassers to provide the ballot title prior to obtaining a petition signature in Arkansas.

Highlights:

• Authorizes an individual to sign a petition after they have read the ballot title in the presence of the canvasser or having had the ballot title read aloud in the presence of the canvasser. (Sec. 2).

• Establishes breaking this as a misdemeanor offense for any canvasser who accepts the signature of an individual who does not read the ballot or have it read aloud to them in the presence of a canvasser (Sec. 3).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 6).

Full Bill Text