Opinion No.
Arkansas Attorney General Reports
1Opinion of the Court
The Honorable Jim Argue, Jr. State Representative 5905 Forest Place, #210 Little Rock, Arkansas 72207-5245
Dear Representative Argue:
This is in response to your request for an opinion on four questions concerning the calling of a constitutional convention in Arkansas. Your questions are as follows:
1. Can the Legislature and/or Governor call a constitutional convention without a vote of the people? If a vote of the people is required, could the vote to call a convention be taken in a special election?
2. Can delegates to a constitutional convention be appointed by the Governor and/or…
2Cases cited25 opinions
- Chaney v. BryantSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1976
- Berry v. GordonSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1964
- McFadden v. JordanCalifornia Supreme Court · 1948
- Ellingham v. DyeIndiana Supreme Court · 1912
- Wells v. PurcellSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1979
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