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*[http://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/elections_pdfs/proposed_amendments/2007-293_Adopt_or_Foster_parent.pdf The initiative in full text] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090123190408/http://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/elections_pdfs/proposed_amendments/2007-293_Adopt_or_Foster_parent.pdf The initiative in full text] |
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*[http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Arkansas_Unmarried_Couple_Adoption_Ban_%282008%29#cite_note-newsbureau-11 Arkansas Unmarried Couple Adoption Ban (2008)] ballotpedia.org |
*[http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Arkansas_Unmarried_Couple_Adoption_Ban_%282008%29#cite_note-newsbureau-11 Arkansas Unmarried Couple Adoption Ban (2008)] ballotpedia.org |
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*[http://www.familycouncil.org/index.asp?PageID=2 Family Council (Supportive)] |
*[http://www.familycouncil.org/index.asp?PageID=2 Family Council (Supportive)] |
Revision as of 00:05, 18 October 2016
Elections in Arkansas |
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Arkansas Proposed Initiative Act No. 1 (2008) is an initiated state statute that was approved on November 4, 2008 election in Arkansas. This measure makes it illegal for any individuals cohabiting outside of a valid marriage to adopt or provide foster care to minors. While the measure was proposed primarily to prohibit same-sex couples from being adoptive or foster parents, this measure also applies to all otherwise qualified couples who are not legally married.[1]
On December 30, 2008, the ACLU filed suit in state court on behalf of 29 adults and children, challenging Act 1 as unconstitutional.[2]
On April 16, 2010, the law was overturned by Circuit Court Judge Chris Piazza in the case Arkansas Department of Human Services v. Cole.[3] The ruling was upheld unanimously by the Arkansas Supreme Court on April 7, 2011.[4]
Results
Choice | Votes | % |
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Yes | 586,248 | 57.07 |
No | 440,945 | 42.93 |
Invalid or blank votes | 60,243 | 5.5 |
Total votes | 1,087,436 | 100.00 |
See also
External links
- The initiative in full text
- Arkansas Unmarried Couple Adoption Ban (2008) ballotpedia.org
- Family Council (Supportive)
- Arkansas Families First (Opposition)
- Cole v. Arkansas - Case Profile (ACLU challenge to Act 1)
- The Money Behind the 2008 Same-Sex Partnership Ballot Measures - National Institute on Money in State Politics
References
- ^ Attorney General OKs Second Gay Adoption Ban Times Record Online. Thursday, November 8, 2007
- ^ Arkansas: Adoption Law is Challenged New York Times Online. December 31, 2008
- ^ State judge overturns Ark. adoption ban law
- ^ State Supreme Court strikes down adoption ban
- ^ "Statewide Results of Election (2008)".