issues

Every Arkansas voter decides these 4. Each page has the official ballot title word for word, what a yes or no vote does, and links to the full text.

• Issue 1 Citizens-only votingNeeds a majority of votes to pass

  Biggest change: Adds to Article 3, sec.

• Issue 2 Right to keep and bear armsNeeds a majority of votes to pass

  Biggest change: Protected uses: common defense; lawful hunting and recreational use; any other lawful purpose..

• Issue 3 Economic development districtsNeeds a majority of votes to pass

  Biggest change: Lets the legislature create programs, loans and grants of public money for economic development, jobs, transportation and commerce..

• Issue 4 $500 million water bondsNeeds a majority of votes to pass

  Biggest change: Up to $500 million in general obligation bonds, backed by the state's full faith and credit..

Four statewide issues are on the ballot. All four were sent to voters by the Arkansas Legislature. No citizen petition made the ballot this year. Source: Arkansas Secretary of State: Initiatives and referenda (official notices for Issues 1 to 4, PDF) ↗.