The Process Behind Constitutional Amendments

By Matthew Moore

Published April 5, 2023 at 2:14 PM CDT

One of the constitutional amendments Arkansas lawmakers passed this legislative session is a measure expanding lottery scholarships.

Every two years, the Arkansas General Assembly has the ability to refer up to three constitutional amendments to put on the ballot. Kristin Netterstrom Higgins goes through the process and what citizens might see on the 2024 ballot.

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