§ 7-9-101 — Definitions

Arkansas § 7-9-101

• Jurisdiction: Arkansas
• Title: 7

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As used in this subchapter: (1) "Act" means an act having general application throughout the state, whether originating in the General Assembly or proposed by the people; (2) "Amendment" means an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution that is proposed by the people; (3) "Canvasser" means a person who circulates an initiative or referendum petition or a part or parts of an initiative or referendum petition to obtain the signatures of petitioners thereto; (4) "Election" means a regular general election at which state and county officers are elected for regular terms; (5) "Measure" means an amendment, an act, or an ordinance; (6) "Ordinance" means an ordinance of a municipality or county, whether originating in the legislative body of the municipality or county or proposed by the people; (7) "Petition part" means a petition signature sheet containing the information required under § 7-9-104 or § 7-9-105 ; (8) "Petitioner" means a person who signs an initiative or referendum petition ordering a vote on a measure; (9) "Registered voter" means a person who is registered at the time of signing the petition pursuant to Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 51; and (10) "Sponsor" means a person who arranges for the circulation of an initiative or referendum petition or who files an initiative or referendum petition with the official charged with verifying the signatures.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1413,§ 2, eff. 4/22/2013. Acts 1943, No. 195, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 2-201; Acts 1997, No. 646, § 1.