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  1. ballotpedia.org › Types_of_ballot_measures_inTypes of ballot measures in Massachusetts - Ballotpedia

    In Massachusetts, statewide ballot measures can be citizen-initiated. The Massachusetts State Legislature can also vote to refer measures to the ballot. This page provides an overview of the different types of ballot measures that can appear on state ballots in Massachusetts.

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

    The Secretary of State’s Office generally will ask the Attorney General’s Office to determine if the law can be subject to a referendum. Certain types of laws are excluded from the referendum process. For more information, see the Secretary of State's Guide to Statewide Ballot Questions.

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

    Veto Referendum: Veto referendums are citizen-initiated ballot measures that ask voters whether to uphold or repeal a law that has already been enacted. Alaska (indirect) Arizona: Arkansas: California: Colorado: Florida: Idaho: Illinois: Maine (indirect) Maryland: Massachusetts (indirect) (indirect) Michigan (indirect) Missouri: Montana ...

  5. www.thoughtco.com › the-ballot-initiative-processUnderstanding the Ballot Initiative Process - ThoughtCo

    Difference Between Ballot Initiatives and Referendums . The term "ballot initiative" should not be confused with "referendum," which is a measure referred to voters by a state legislature proposing that specific legislation may be approved or rejected by the legislature. Referendums may be either "binding" or "non-binding" referendums.

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  7. www.democracydocket.com › analysis › the-petitionThe Petition Process and Ballot Initiatives, Explained

    Sep 20, 2021 · Republicans in places like Michigan and Massachusetts turn to ballot initiatives as a means to skirt blue legislatures or Democratic governors’ veto power. In turn, ballot initiatives are not only a means of direct democracy, but a partisan tool used by both parties to bypass other state-level barriers.

  8. statedemocracy.law.wisc.edu › 2023 › massachusettsMASSACHUSETTS – State Democracy Research Initiative – UW–Madison

    Nov 2, 2023 · BACKGROUND INFORMATION. What forms of direct democracy are available, and when? Statewide Ballot Measures in Massachusetts. Massachusetts has indirect statutory and constitutional initiatives and veto referendums, in addition to legislatively referred amendments. √ Initiatives – Statutory (Indirect + legislative alternatives)

  9. harvardpolitics.com › state-ballot-questions-guideWhat You Need to Know About the Massachusetts Ballot ...

    Nov 1, 2022 · The first of the four ballot questions this year proposes a tax raise for people with incomes over $1 million. This proposed “millionaires tax,” called the Fair Share Amendment Act, presents Massachusetts voters with the opportunity to actualize the mentality of “tax the rich” and has generated much controversy as a result.