Arkansas Local Government Anti-Discrimination Protections Referendum (2016)
| Arkansas Anti-Discrimination Protections Referendum | |
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| Type | veto referendum |
| Origin | Citizens |
| Topic | LGBT |
| Status | Not on the ballot |
| Not on Ballot |
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| This measure was not put on an election ballot |
The Arkansas Local Government Anti-Discrimination Protections Referendum did not make the November 8, 2016 ballot in Arkansas as a veto referendum. The measure sought to overturn a state law prohibiting local governments from enacting anti-discrimination policies protecting gay and lesbian citizens.[1]
Support
The referendum proposal was submitted by David Couch, an attorney from Little Rock, who said, "I think there's an overwhelming amount of support not only from the groups of people who might be affected by the law, but the support from the business community has been surprising. I think the people who do business in this state realize this law could be a black eye for this state."[1]
Path to the ballot
Supporters of the veto referendum needed to collect 50,916 valid signatures by late July 2015, when the law took effect.[1] Signatures were not submitted by the July 8, 2016, deadline.
See also
Footnotes
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State of Arkansas Little Rock (capital) |
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