Const. For initiated state statutesorveto referendums, signatures must be gathered from 5% of qualified electors in each of one-third (34) of the state's 100 legislative districts. Circulator requirements: Non-Arizona residents and paid-resident circulators must register. Number of signatures required: Three % of the votes cast for governor at the preceding biennial state election to submit to the legislature. Number of signatures required: Not more than 5 % of the qualified electors, based on the total number of votes cast for governor at the last preceding gubernatorial elections (Const. 295.009). Prepared by the Office of Fiscal and Program Review. 48, Init., Pt. 168.482; 168.544c). 23-17-5). Allowable uses of funds by ballot measure committees are specified at Elec. The Referendum is where the state legislators can deal with a problem by putting it on the ballot and letting the people vote it. 32-1407), Submission deadline of signatures: Four months prior to the general election (Neb. 10% of the votes cast in last general election, 10% of the total number of votes cast in the last general election, or 25% to suspend operation of the act until the election, 2% of the residential population according to the last federal decennial census, 6% of the total votes cast for the office of governor in the last election, 5% of votes cast for governor in the last election, 4% of the votes cast for all candidates for governor at the last election, 5% of the total votes cast for governor at the last election, 8% of the active voters in the state on Jan. 1 following the last regular general election, Const. 15, 273). Public review or notice: State board of canvassers holds a public meeting on the amendment or question, make an official announcement 60 days before the election, and publicly post the amendment, including in newspapers and websites (M.C.L.A. Types allowed: Indirect initiative for constitutional amendments, NOTE:In 2021, the Mississippi Supreme Court. Art. 2, 3; Const. Art. Who can sign the petition: Qualified registered voter (W.S.1977 22-24-313). 16-906, 16-926), Petition title and summary creation: Proponents, description not to be more than 200 words (A.R.S. Art. Circulator requirements: Idaho resident and at least 18 years of age (IC 34-1807). Withdrawal of petition: Any time more than 70 days before the election, a majority of the members of the committee that represents the petition may withdraw the petition by providing written notice to the secretary of state (ORC 3519.08). Art. Amend. May amend the initiative with three-fourths vote, but may only amend to further the purpose of the measure. This wording must be used: Shall a law (here insert description, and state, in distinctive type, whether approved or disapproved by the general court and by what vote thereon) be approved?, No statute found; see Michigan Manual 2009-2010, p. IX-2. The legislature may submit a competing measure to the ballot (M.G.L.A. Allowed to pay another for their signature: Prohibited (U.C.A. Art. Art. For statutory initiatives, 2% of residential population according to the last federal decennial census. The attorney general submits a draft ballot title and the public may submit written comments in regard to it, which the attorney general may use to revise the title (O.R.S. Which election: Regular general election, unless otherwise ordered by the legislative assembly (Const. Art. Art. Reports of contributions and expenditures are due by the 15th of every April and October. Less than 95 % accurate fails the petition, greater than 110 % qualifies, and between requires a check of every signature (Cal.Elec.Code 9030, 9031, 9033; Cal.Admin.Code 20530, 20531, 20532, 2054). 3, 52(b) and Wyo. II, 1g and ORC 3501.38). Art. II, 10(a)). If the total signatures meet 90 to 100 % of the requirement, the clerk checks all of the signatures until 100 % is reached. 1953 20A-7-205). Const. 3519.02; 3501.381). IV, pt. Art. Code Ann. Art. 5, 11; Art. Withdrawal process of individual signature: The person must file a sworn statement with the secretary of state any time before the petition is filed (V.A.M.S. Timeline for taking effect: The date of the official declaration of the vote thereon by proclamation of the governor, but not later than thirty days after the vote has been canvassed (Const. 295.015). 23-17-49). The legislative council determines the estimated fiscal impact at least 90 days before the measure is to be voted on. See Elec. Art. 116.050; 116.050). Art. 2, 10; Cal.Elec.Code 9004). RCW 42.17A.205, 42.17A.235, 42.17A.250, 42.17A.260, 42.17A.265. For indirect statutory initiatives, roughly 11 months and two weeks (N.R.S. South Dakota has a unique statute regarding pay: may pay based on hourly wage or salary, express or implied minimum signature requirements for the circulator to meet, may terminate someone's employment if they do not meet "certain productivity requirements," and may pay discretionary bonuses based on reliability, longevity, and productivity. (SDCL 12-13-28). Ballot title and summary: The same title drafted by the title board in the pre-qualification stage is used on the ballot (CRS 1-40-106); there is not a summary on the ballot (CRS 1-40-115). 3, 1; Art. Six months to turn in signatures once petitions have been titled and certified for circulation, and filed no later than three months and three weeks before the election and made by 3 p.m. on the day of filing. 3, 52(e) and Wyo. Must include a warning about unlawful signing, a circulator affidavit and a notification as to whether the circulator is paid or volunteer. Repeal or change restrictions: Governor may not veto (MT CONST Art. 4, ; Const. Proponent organization and requirements: Sponsor must file an affidavit that s/he is a registered voter (RCW 29A.72.010). Public review or notice: Thirty day comment period, with comments published along with explanatory statement and fiscal review, publicly accessible on internet and in a pamphlet. Proponent financial disclosure requirements: Include but may not be limited to each political committee filing with the secretary of state a statement of organization no later than 10 days after receiving at least $200 in contributions or spending at least $200, and any political committee or individual spending at least $200 must file monthly financial reports with the secretary of state (Miss. Art. Code 103 and 9602). And attorney general reviews legality (MCA 13-27-202; 13-27-312; 13-27-402). VI, 1 and Utah Code 20A-7-102). Signatures must be submitted no later than 18 months after the petition form was furnished by the secretary of state, and each signature is only valid for one year. Within three days of making an expenditure or receiving a contribution, a political committee must file a statement of organization and designate a treasurer. Petitions are valid for one year, and deadline of 90 days before the first day of the legislative session. Application process information: Text and proposed ballot statements are submitted to secretary of state. Const. 3, 52), Ballot title and summary: Secretary of state, approved by attorney general (V.A.M.S. Who can sign the petition: Registered voters (Const. Ballot title and summary: Attorney general. Ballot title and summary: Attorney general (Cal.Elec.Code 9004), Time period restrictions before placed on the ballot: At least 131 days prior to next general election it is to be voted on (Cal.Elec.Code 9016; Cal.Const. Const. 3, 51; V.A.M.S. Verification: A random sample of 5% of the signatures is verified by county recorders (ARS 19-121.01(B)). Considered a committee if individual raises or spends more than $5,000. 23-17-17; 23-17-19). It must be accompanied by a notarized form including the names and addresses of the petition sponsors and the statement of organization provided at 12-27-6 (SDCL 2-1-3.1). Repeal or change restrictions: Majority of legislature may repeal or alter any statute measure (OK Const. Where to file: Attorney general (Elec. Public review or notice: Newspaper publication, and the public has 10 days to file a protest as to the constitutionality of the measure (34 Okl.St.Ann. 7-9-111). 5, 1). III 5). Art. In some states, the legislature or governor may order a special election for a measure. Art. 168.32). The Secretary of State's Office is currently operating on an appointment-only basis. The legislature has four months to pass the bill in amended or unchanged form. Art. Number of signatures required: For statutes, 5 % of the total qualified electors of the state, determined by the number of votes cast for governor in the preceding general election. Time period restrictions before placed on the ballot: Certified ballot title is due at least 65 days before the election. 116.030). Sponsor or group who receives contributions or spends over $500 for the passage or defeat of the referendum must file a statement of organization as a ballot question committee. 19-124). Petitions must be submitted to counties for verification four weeks before this deadline (MCA 13-27-301). Amend. Art. 21). Art. Code Ann. Majority to pass: Yes (OH Const. Withdrawal process of individual signature: None, "An elector's name may not be removed by the elector from a petition that has been submitted to and received by the secretary of state" (NDCC 16.1-01-09(5)). M.C.L.A. Art. Other subject restrictions: No amendment may change more than one section, no appropriations, and no local or special laws (MT CONST Art. XLVII, Pt. 1-40-105). Missouri and Nebraska have unique signature requirements. Several states require two officials to write or review the title and/or summary, given the importance of these items for a ballot measure. 3501.38). Circulator oaths or affidavit required: Yes (RCW 29A.72.030). Legislature or other government official review: Reviews done by attorney general and legislative services division. 34, 1, Const. General review of petition: None other found. Single subject rule: Yes (OR CONST Art. 19, 3; Art. Const. Art. Stat. Sample petition prepared by secretary of state must include the text of the measure, a statement of purpose and implication, and yes-no statements, as prepared by the petitioner (MCA 13-27-202 and -205). Circulator oaths or affidavit required: Yes (Const. Contributions in excess of $1,000 from a single contributor received during the 21 days prior to the election must be reported (RCW 42.17A.265). Registration is made on a form prescribed by the secretary of state and includes the ballot question or title of the measure for which the organizer will receive compensation, contact information, the name and signature of a designated agent and a list of the names of all people hired to circulate petitions and the manner in which they are compensated (21-A MRS 903-C). Thirty percent in Massachusetts (Massachusetts Constitution 48, Init., Pt. Art. Withdrawal of petition: Chief petitioners may withdraw at any time before submitting the signatures for verification. Petition title and summary creation: Title board, comprised of secretary of state, attorney general and director of the office of legislative legal services (C.R.S.A. 100.371, 101.161; F.S.A. Collected in-person: Yes (Const. 21 1; A.R.S. Art. Const. The committee must report on Jan. 15 of an election year all expenditures in excess of $1,000 or cumulative expenditures to one recipient in excess of $1,000 in the previous calendar year. (Note: This provision was found unconstitutional in July 2020 by a Superior Court judge and was later affirmed Aug. 31, 2020 by the state supreme court. Secretary of state must establish by rule and collect filing fees (RCW 43.07.120). Three% of votes cast for governor at preceding biennial state election to submit to the legislature. 4, 5; M.G.L.A. Majority to pass: Sixty % majority required (F.S.A. 19-111). Code 9604). V, 1(3) and CRS 1-40-117. Withdrawal process of individual signature: Any signer may remove their signature at any time before the petition is filed by striking it out on the petition (ORC 3501.38(H)). There has been one exception: The case Initiative and Referendum Institute v. Jaeger (2001) in North Dakota upheld the ban on paying per signature. Const. Proponents write title. Timeline for taking effect: The first day of July after the completion of the official canvass (SDCL 2-1-12). 3, 1 and Const. Art. Where to file with: None, but state board of elections certifies signatures (5 ILCS 20/2a). 106.19, 100.371, 120.54), Who creates petitions: Approved by secretary of state (F.S.A. 3, 52). Law 7-103(c)). Circulator requirements: 18 years old and a resident of South Dakota; no registered sex offender may circulate a petition unless the person is in the employ of and under the immediate supervision of another person and under circumstances with preclude any contact with children (SDCL 12-1-32 through -34). Petition title and summary creation: Petition bears the title of the bill it seeks to repeal (Mo.Rev. 1953 20A-1-201; 20A-1-203; 20A-7-206). Majority to pass: Yes (Ark. II, 1b), Types allowed: Direct statutory and constitutional amendment initiatives, and popular referendum, Single subject rule: Yes (OK Const. 116.090). Ballot title and summary: The same ballot title and popular name that appeared on petitions (drafted by sponsors) is submitted by the secretary of state to the board of canvassers for certification. Circulator oaths or affidavits: Official sponsors must sign at least two-thirds of the petitions (DCL 2-1-1.2). Art. Majority to pass: Yes (NDCC Const. 2; Neb. . It is unclear whether the following language in Nevada applies to popular referenda (provisions for which are included in the relevant article), or only to initiatives: This Article does not permit the proposal of any statute or statutory amendment which makes an appropriation or otherwise requires the expenditure of money, unless such statute or amendment also imposes a sufficient tax, not prohibited by the Constitution, or otherwise constitutionally provides for raising the necessary revenue.. Must include the signatures of at least 1,000 electors and not more than 2,000. Art. Code 9014). III, 2. To re-enable the tools or to convert back to English, click "view original" on the Google Translate toolbar. The secretary of state must write the question in a clear, concise and direct manner that describes the subject matter of the peoples veto or direct initiative as simply as is possible (MRS tit. Political committees must file reports of contributions and expenditures. 2015.5), Circulator oaths or affidavits: Yes (Cal.Elec.Code 104, 9022, 9610), Paid per signature: Yes, but signed oath if paid (Cal.Elec.Code 101, 9610), Allowed to pay another for their signature: Prohibited (Cal.Elec.Code 18603). Where to file: Secretary of state (Const. This ensures that measures are not passed by a small minority of voters, either because of a low turnout election or ballot-drop off (where voters only vote partway through a ballot). 901), Where to file with: Secretary of state (M.R.S.A. Const. Who creates petitions: The proponents (Miss. Are - working c. is looking for d. aren't investing 2. Const. The Progressive Era Pt. 1 Flashcards | Quizlet Petitions must be submitted not more than 90 days after the law which is the subject of the petition has become law. Proponents of an initiative, referendum, or recall effort must apply for an official petition serial number from the Town Clerk. A person also qualifies as a ballot measure committee if 2% or more of its annual revenues, operating expenses or funds are used to make contributions to another ballot measure committee which exceed $10,000 in value (ACA 9-7-402). Petition title and summary creation: Attorney general (RCWA 29A.72.060), What is on each petition: Ballot title, summary, warning and full text of the measure (RCWA 29A.72.120; 29A.72.110). Art. V.A.M.S. Who can sign the petition: Electors (Const. 250.105). Citizen initiatives and popular referenda are two forms of direct democracy. St. 32-1408. 187; Okl.St.Ann. 5, 1). 19, 2; American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada v. Loma [2006]; N.R.S. Collected in-person: Yes (Wyo. 3519.01). Who creates petitions: Secretary of state (MCA 13-27-202). Any time more than 70 days before the election, a majority of the committee members may withdraw the petition by writing to the secretary of state. Art. Withdrawal of petition: Anytime more than 70 days before the election, a majority of the committee members may withdraw the petition by writing to the secretary of state (O.R.C. Art. The maximum number of signatures counted from any individual congressional district is one-fifth of the total number required. Circulator oaths or affidavit required: Yes (Const. Sponsors of advertising must file a report within 24 hours of the time the advertisement is published, mailed or otherwise revealed to the public if the advertisement qualifies as an independent expenditure or has a fair market value or actual cost of $1,000 or more. . Supermajority vote only to change vote requirement. Art. Most states also include requirements for verifying the authenticity of signatures. Withdrawal of petition: Only before submissions (10 ILCS 5/28-3), Petition title and summary creation: Proponents, no statute (ILCS Const. Constitution 48, Init., Pt. Allowed to pay another for their signature: Giving or receiving money or anything of value for signing a petition or a statement of signature withdrawal is a class 1 misdemeanor (ARS 19-113(D) and -114.01). States may apply a single-subject rule or other restrictions. Submission deadline for signatures: Not more than 90 days after the law which is the subject of the petition has become law (Const. Submission deadline of signatures: 18 months (W.S.1977 22-24-315). Rev. Art. Vote requirement for passage: Majority (Const. Types allowed: Direct citizen initiative for statutes and amendments and popular referendum, Single subject rule: Yes (C.R.S.A. It fails to qualify if under 90% and qualifies if at least 100%. Stat. Repeal or change restrictions: Can only be changed by a vote of the people. 8). General election, but governor and legislature may call special elections, and certified ballot title is due at least 65 days before the election. II, 1g). Const. Circulator requirements: Can be out-of-state resident but must mark this on the affidavit. 19, 3; N.R.S. Art. Ten states have at least one government official draft or review the petition title and/or summary. Art. 19, 2; N.R.S. For direct initiatives, proponents collect signatures and place the measure directly on the ballot once its certified and verified. 5, 1), Timeline for taking effect: Thirty days after the election unless otherwise specified in the act (Ark. "Direct Democracy" in California. 32-1405.01). Art. 905-A; M.R.S.A. MT CONST Art. It may be placed on a ballot and legislature has the right to place an opposing proposal on the ballot if they choose that they Summary of initiative, referendum and recall processes. 1953 20A-11-101; 20A-11-801; 20A-11-802; 20A-11-803). Must have full text of the measure and names and addresses of the sponsors (NDCC Const. Art. First 10 signatures must be turned in by the first Wednesday of the September before the assembling of the general court . Stat. 3, 52(e) and Wyo. 48, Init., Pt. 21 1), and by 5 p.m. on final day (A.R.S.
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