Porter v. McCuen

Steele Hays, Justice.

This is an original action by Bob Porter, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, and Arkansas Executive Committee (Petitioners), against W.J. “Bill” McCuen, Secretary of State (Respondent). Petitioners seek an order invalidating a proposed initiated act offered under Amendment 7 to the Arkansas Constitution. The measure, if adopted by the electorate, would increase excise taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products in Arkansas.

Petitioners challenge the ballot title (Court I) and the sufficiency of the initiative petition and the validity of a number of…