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1. www.ncsl.org › elections-and-campaigns › initiativeInitiative and Referendum Processes - National Conference of ...

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   The initiative and referendum process enables citizens to bypass their state legislature by placing proposed statutes and, in some states, constitutional amendments on the ballot. This database contains information on state processes, including subject matter, petitions, circulator requirements, signature requirements and more.

2. electionbuddy.com › blog › 2022/01/29Understanding the Differences Between an Initiative vs ...

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   Jan 29, 2022 · Initiatives and referendums share the same goal of enabling citizens to take active roles in a democratic legislative processes. However, they differ in approach and origin. Initiatives start with the people. Citizens draft the proposal, petition to add it to the ballot and vote on it.

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   How does the Initiative Petition Process Work?

   • The initiative petition process is similar for constitutional amendments, but petitions must go through two sessions of the Legislature and must be approved by 25% of the legislators in each session. Proposed constitutional amendments do not require further signatures after being passed by the Legislature.

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   What is the initiative and referendum process?

   • The initiative and referendum process enables citizens to bypass their state legislature by placing proposed statutes and, in some states, constitutional amendments on the ballot. This database contains information on state processes, including subject matter, petitions, circulator requirements, signature requirements and more.

   Initiative and Referendum Processes - National Conference of State

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   What is a citizen initiative process?

   • The citizen initiative process enables citizens to bypass their state legislature by placing proposed statutes and, in some states, constitutional amendments on the ballot. Twenty-four states have citizen initiative processes. The popular referendum process allows voters to approve or repeal an act of the legislature.

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   What is an initiative & how does it work?

   • An initiative is a process that enables citizens to propose statutes—or in some states, constitutional amendments—and put them on the ballot or send them to the legislature. That said, not anyone can just draft a law and submit it. It requires sufficient backing, usually through a certain number of supporting signatures from registered voters.

   Understanding the Differences Between an Initiative vs. Referendum

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4. ballotpedia.org › States_with_initiative_or_referendumStates with initiative or referendum - Ballotpedia

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   The following 26 states have an initiative process, referendum process, or both at the statewide level. Washington, D.C. also has an initiative and referendum process. Note on Mississippi : Mississippi has an initiated constitutional amendment process, including a signature distribution requirement based on five congressional districts.

5. ballotpedia.org › History_of_initiative_andHistory of initiative and referendum in the U.S. - Ballotpedia

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   South Dakota became the first state to adopt the statewide initiative and popular referendum process in 1898. Utah followed in 1900. Oregon voters approved the initiative and referendum amendment by an 11-to-1 margin in 1902. Other states soon followed. Montana voters approved an initiative and popular referendum amendment proposed by the state ...

6. www.mass.gov › the-initiative-petition-processThe initiative petition process | Mass.gov

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   The process is established by Amendment Article 48 of the Massachusetts Constitution as a way for people to propose laws and constitutional amendments for approval by voters. Initiative petitions first must be prepared by the petitioner, signed by at least 10 registered voters, and submitted to the Attorney General’s Office by the first ...

7. ballot.org › what-are-ballot-measuresWhat are Ballot Initiatives? - Ballot Initiative Strategy Center

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   The citizen-initiative process, also known as direct democracy, gives voters the power to directly propose and pass new laws by putting them up for a vote. Direct Democracy is the will of the people. No matter who we are or where we’re from, we all want the freedom to make decisions on important issues that impact our lives.

8. ballotpedia.org › How_do_initiatives_workHow do initiatives work? - Ballotpedia

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   Answer: Initiatives are proposed laws that are put on the ballot for voter consideration through people collecting signatures. If the initiative receives enough votes, then it becomes law. If the initiative fails to receive enough votes, it is considered rejected. Details: As of 2023, 24 states allowed for ballot initiatives.