Roberts v. Priest

W.H. “Dub” Arnold, Chief Justice.

Arkansas Supreme Court Rules 6-5(a) and l-2(a)(8) (1998) authorize us to exercise jurisdiction over this original-action petition, filed by Bobby Roberts, an Arkansas resident, taxpayer, and registered voter, individually, and on behalf of Arkansans to Protect Police, Libraries, Education & Services (APPLES). Specifically, the petitioner challenges the sufficiency of a statewide initiative petition, originated pursuant to Ark. Const, amend. 7, and the inclusion of proposed constitutional Amendment 4 on the November 3, 1998, general-election ballot. In support…