The proposed resolution seeks to amend the Arkansas Constitution to establish a formal procedure for the recall of certain elected officials, including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and various judges and local officials. The amendment defines key terms such as "elected official," "recall," and "recall petition," and outlines the process for initiating a recall. This process requires qualified electors to file a notice of intent to circulate a recall petition, gather signatures from a specified percentage of voters in the relevant jurisdiction, and submit the petition within a designated timeframe. The amendment also stipulates that if a recall petition is deemed sufficient, a special election will be called to allow voters to decide whether to remove the official from office.
Additionally, the resolution specifies the requirements for the recall petition, including the need for signatures from a minimum percentage of voters based on the last gubernatorial election, and mandates that the petition be organized by county. It establishes the procedure for verifying the petition's sufficiency and outlines the election process, including the ballot format and the implications of the election results. The amendment also includes provisions regarding the frequency of recall attempts against the same official and the handling of election expenses. If approved by voters in the next general election, the amendment will take effect on January 1, 2027.