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 includes requirements for gathering signatures from qualified electors, with specific percentages based on the votes cast for Governor in the last election. The amendment also stipulates that a notice of intent to circulate a recall petition must be filed with the Secretary of State, and details the timeline and conditions under which a recall election would be held.
Additionally, the resolution specifies the format for recall petitions and ballots, ensuring that they comply with legal standards. It establishes that after one recall election, no further petitions can be filed against the same official during their term. The costs associated with recall elections will be covered in the same manner as other election expenses. If approved by voters in the next general election, the amendment will take effect on January 1, 2027. The popular name for the amendment will be "A Constitutional Amendment to Create a Procedure for the Recall of Persons Elected to Various Offices."