The bill amends Arkansas law regarding initiative and referendum petitions by introducing a requirement for the public posting of statewide initiative and referendum petitions. Specifically, it mandates that within ten days of the Attorney General's approval of a ballot title and popular name, the Attorney General must provide the Secretary of State with the full text of the proposed measure, the certified ballot title, and the certified popular name. The Secretary of State is then required to post this information on their website within five days, and it must remain available until the day following the next general election, unless the proposed measure fails to qualify for the ballot or is removed.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the Attorney General to reject misleading ballot titles or popular names, instructing petitioners to redesign them if necessary. If the Attorney General refuses to act or if the sponsors are dissatisfied with the Attorney General's decisions, they have the option to petition the Supreme Court for relief. This legislation aims to enhance transparency and accessibility of information related to initiative and referendum petitions in Arkansas.