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1. ballotpedia.org › Ballot_initiativeBallot initiative - Ballotpedia

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   A citizen-initiated ballot measure can be an initiated state statute, initiated constitutional amendment, or a veto referendum. A veto referendum is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that asks voters whether to uphold or repeal an enacted law.

2. www.findlaw.com › voting › how-u-s--elections-workWhat Is a Citizen Ballot Measure? - FindLaw

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   Oct 25, 2023 · The term "citizen ballot measure" describes citizen-initiated processes to amend state constitutions or city charters, to uphold or repeal a law passed by the state legislature (veto referendum), to propose state laws, to approve bond issues or tax proposals, or to start a recall election.

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   What is a citizen-initiated ballot measure?

   • Some states have an indirect process in which legislatures have the option to approve the proposals outright. Other names for ballot initiatives include popular initiatives, citizen initiatives, and citizen referendums . A citizen-initiated ballot measure can be an initiated state statute, initiated constitutional amendment, or a veto referendum.

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   How many states allow citizen-initiated ballot measures?

   • There are 26 states that allow for citizen-initiated ballot measures. 18 allow for initiated constitutional amendments. 21 allow for initiated state statutes. Two — Maryland and New Mexico — allow for veto referendums but not initiated statutes or initiated amendments. Legislatures can also put laws on the ballot for voters to decide.

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   What is a ballot measure?

   • In the United States, a ballot measure is a law, issue, or question that appears on a statewide or local ballot for voters of that jurisdiction to decide. Most of the laws governing ballot measures are state laws as there is no federal ballot measure process. This means the process for ballot measures varies depending on the state.

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   What is a ballot initiative?

   • A ballot initiative is a citizen-initiated ballot measure. The ballot initiative process allows citizens to propose statutes or constitutional amendments, depending on the state, and collect signatures to place their proposals on the ballot for voters to decide.

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4. news.ballotpedia.org › 2024/02/05 › what-statesWhat states allow citizens to initiate ballot measures?

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   Feb 5, 2024 · By. Ryan Byrne. February 5, 2024 at 11:23 AM. In the U.S., 26 states provide for a statewide initiative process, referendum process, or both. Washington, D.C. also has an initiative and referendum process. These types of ballot measures are known as citizen-initiated ballot measures.

5. ballotpedia.org › Ballot_measureBallot measure - Ballotpedia

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   A citizen-initiated ballot measure can be an initiated state statute, initiated constitutional amendment, or a veto referendum. A veto referendum is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that asks voters whether to uphold or repeal an enacted law.

6. ballotpedia.org › Ballot_measure_petitionBallot measure petition deadlines and requirements, 2024

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   A citizen-initiated ballot measure can be an initiated state statute, initiated constitutional amendment, or a veto referendum. A veto referendum is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that asks voters whether to uphold or repeal an enacted law.

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

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   Citizen-Initiated: Volunteers and/or paid canvassers can engage with their communities to collect the required number of individual petition signatures to qualify an initiative for a public vote. Each state has a different number of signatures required for an initiative to qualify for the ballot.

8. thefairnessproject.org › ballot-measure-faqBallot Measures FAQ - The Fairness Project

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   Ballot Measures FAQ - The Fairness Project. What is a ballot measure? What is “direct democracy”? How do ballot measures wind up on my ballot? What happens after ballot measures are passed? Which states allow citizen-initiated ballot measures? Have ballot measures actually succeeded in changing policies? Are ballot measures partisan?