Results In On All Ballot Issues In Arkansas
By: Import User
Updated: January 7, 2009
Arkansas voters approved a constitutional ban
on gay marriage today, a church-backed initiative in a Bible belt
state that was expected to pass easily.
They also rejected an amendment that would have extended term
limits for state senators and representatives. Organizers behind
the amendment said having office holders with longer tenure would
help the state strike deals to bring in new big employers.
A third proposed constitutional amendment that lets the state
legislature issue bonds for economic development projects was
handily approved as well.
Arkansans also voted down a fourth issue on the ballot, which
would have raised minimum property tax rates to benefit public
schools.
The marriage amendment defined marriage as a union of one man
and one woman. Supporters pushed for the amendment even though gay
marriage is already banned in state law.
