§ 7-9-101 - Definitions. - Arkansas Statutes

7-9-101. Definitions.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Act" means any act having general application throughout the state, whether originating in the General Assembly or proposed by the people, and referred acts;

(2) "Amendment" means any proposed amendment to the Arkansas Constitution, whether proposed by the General Assembly or 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) "Legal voter" means a person who is registered at the time of signing the petition pursuant to Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 51;

(6) "Measure" means either an amendment or an act;

(7) "Petitioner" means a person who signs an initiative or referendum petition ordering a vote upon an amendment or an act having general application throughout the state; and

(8) "Sponsor" means a person or group of persons filing an initiative or referendum petition with the Secretary of State.