 The office said they were forced to throw out over 14,000 signatures collected by paid employees. This means the canvassers did not collect enough signatures to put their amendment on the ballot. The amendment would have legalized abortion up to the 18th week of pregnancy and made exceptions for abortion in the case of rape, incest, or danger to the life of the mother. In a statement, the group said their legal team is reviewing the letter. Josie Lenora, Little Rock Public Radio.