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Natural Resources Commission Bond Measure
Natural Resources Commission Bond Measure
Arkansas · November 3, 2026
What this measure does
Authorize the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission to issue up to $500 million in general obligation bonds to fund water-related infrastructure projects including water treatment and transportation, waste disposal, pollution abatement, drainage, irrigation, flood control, and wetlands and aquatic resources infrastructure
A yes vote means
Arkansas can borrow up to $500 million to fund water infrastructure projects across the state.
A no vote means
Arkansas cannot issue these bonds and won't have this funding available for water-related infrastructure projects.
Simple explanation
Think of this like getting a loan to fix up your house's plumbing and water systems. Arkansas wants to borrow up to $500 million to pay for projects that deal with water — things like cleaning it up, moving it where it's needed, preventing floods, and protecting wetlands. Like any loan, the state would need to pay this money back over time.
Who's for it, who's against it
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Source: Ballotpedia