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![PROCESS] Initiative Process 101Reports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1652816528A brief overview of the initiative process
![Database] Initiative & Referendum Legislation DatabaseBill Summaries/ Databases9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1657716577Database of state legislation dealing with the initiative, referendum and recall processes
![Database] Ballot Measures DatabaseBill Summaries/ Databases9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1658016580Database of statewide ballot measures
![PROCESS] Signature RequirementsReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1658516585Overview and description of initiative petition signature requirements
![GEN] Chart of the Initiative StatesReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1658916589Chart providing an overview of which states have the initiative and popular referendum, and the type of process each state has
![GEN] Initiative, Referendum and Recall: OverviewReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1660016600General overview of the initiative, referendum and recall processes
![RECALL] Recall of State OfficialsReports9/17/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1658116581Overview of process for the recall of state officers
Social Issues Score Big: December 2012Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2554725547Read this story to learn how voters responded to several social issues on state ballots in 2012. Same-sex marriage and the legalization of recreational use of marijuana were among the topics.
Bond Measures on the BallotReports11/4/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2544825448Read this article for a summary of bond measures appearing on statewide ballots.
Affordable Care Act on the BallotReports10/25/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2541725417Read this article for an overview of state efforts to address implementation of the Affordable Care Act, including a summary of statewide ballot measures related to the federal law.
Tax Increases on the BallotReports10/22/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2539525395Read this article to learn about statewide tax measures on the Nov. 6, 2012, ballot and about the outcome of statewide ballot tax measures on the 2010 and 2008 ballots.
Drug Policy on the BallotArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/18/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2536525365Read this article to learn more about drug policy measures on state ballots, especially states with marijuana-related measures on the Nov. 6, 2012, ballot. This page includes a history on marijuana measures on the ballot, both relating to medical marijuana and legalizing and decriminalizing marijuana.
Education on the BallotArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/18/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2536825368Read this article to learn more about education issues on 2012 statewide ballots. These include measures related to taxes, charter schools, teacher labor issues and higher education.
Same-Sex Marriage on the BallotArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/18/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2093920939Read this article to learn more about same-sex marriage measures on the ballot in five states on Nov. 6, 2012, ballot. This article also includes background information on same-sex ballot measures going back to 1998.
The Peoples ChoiceArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/9/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2534225342Voters will decide on a plethora of new and familiar ballot measures on Nov. 6. This article examines the issues that will confront voters including a surge in popular referendum, which allows citizens to stop a new law in its tracks.
Webinar: StateVote 2012: Initiative and Referendum PreviewMultimedia9/26/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2446624466America will decide several key ballot measures in 2012.
[IRTF] Initiative and Referendum in the 21st CenturyReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1823118231Final Report and Recommendations of the NCSL I&R Task Force
[PROCESS] Paid vs. Volunteer PetitionersReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1650216502Overview of state laws surrounding the payment of initiative petition circulators.
[2010] Initiative Petition Filing Deadlines: 2010Reports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2011620116Chart of filing deadlines for initiative petitions aiming for the 2010 ballot.
Initiative States Ranked in Order of UseReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2123821238A table showing the total number of initiatives on the ballot in each of the 24 initiative states.
[PROCESS] Supermajority Vote RequirementsReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1658416584Summarizes requirements for supermajority votes to pass statewide ballot measures.
[PROCESS] Preparation of a Ballot Title and SummaryReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1658616586Overview of how initiative ballot titles and summaries are prepared
[PROCESS] The Indirect InitiativeReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1658716587Overview of the indirect initiative process
[PROCESS] Drafting the Initiative ProposalReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1659016590Overview of state laws regarding the drafting of initiative proposals
[GEN] Initiative & Referendum Information on the WebReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1657816578Links to other online sources of information on initiative and referendum
[PROCESS] Repeat MeasuresReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1654116541Overview on states that prohibit a failed initiative from appearing on the ballot again for a specified period of time.
[PROCESS] Single Subject RulesReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1654216542A summary of single subject rules for initiative proposals
[GEN] Initiative & Referendum Information on the WebReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1656016560Links to information provided by other organizations, and to state agencies in I&R states.
[2008] Initiative Petition Filing Deadlines: 2008Reports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1657616576Initiative petition filing deadlines for access to the 2008 ballot
Petition Circulation PeriodsReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1653216532Statutes defining the period during which an initiative petition can be circulated
[PROCESS] Fiscal Impact StatementsReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1653416534State requirements for fiscal analysis of initiative measures
[PROCESS] Laws Governing Petition CirculatorsReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1653516535Overview of the various laws governing initiative petition circulators
Restrictions on the Dedication of Revenue via the InitiativeReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1653716537Restrictions on the Dedication of Revenue via the Initiative
[PROCESS] Initiative Subject RestrictionsReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1653816538A table summarizing the various restrictions placed on the subject matter an initiative may address
[PROCESS] Limits on the Legislature's Power to Amend and Repeal Initiated StatutesReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1653916539An overview of restrictions on the ability of legislatures to amend or repeal laws created by initiative
[RECALL] Recall of Local OfficialsReports9/17/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1654016540Summary of recall provisions applying to local officials.
[2011] Ballot Measure Election ResultsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/9/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2383223832Summary of results of 2011 ballot measure elections
[2011] 2011 Ballot Measures PreviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/24/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2375823758Preview of the statewide measures appearing on 2011 ballots.
Voter Information: A Snapshot of State ApproachesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/4/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2249122491An overview of the voter information provided by states.
Taking the InitiativeArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/6/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2141921419A pilot project in Oregon would make the ballot a tool for civic education.
Measure for MeasureArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/5/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2140221402A sour economy keeps down the number of ballot initiatives on this year’s ballot.
The Anti-Tax, Anti-Government MoodArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2148821488Ballot measure news
[2010] 2010 Ballot Measures: Animals and HuntingArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2148921489An overview of ballot measures dealing with animals and hunting in the Nov. 2, 2010, election.
[2010] Ballot Measures 2010Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2128121281NCSL's homepage for news on ballot measures nationwide.
[2010] Ballot Measures 2010: An OverviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2128321283An analysis of 2010 ballot measures.
[2010] 2010 Ballot Measures:Drugs/Tobacco/AlcoholArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2132921329An overview of ballot measures dealing with drugs, tobacco and alcohol in the Nov. 2, 2010, election.
[2010] 2010 Ballot Measures: LegislaturesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2133021330An overview of ballot measures dealing with legislatures in the Nov. 2, 2010, election.
[2010] 2010 Ballot Measures: Elections/RedistrictingArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2133121331An overview of ballot measures dealing with elections and redistricting in the Nov. 2, 2010, election.
[2010] 2010 Ballot Measures: Budgets,Taxes,RevenueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2133221332An overview of ballot measures dealing with budgets, taxes and revenue in the Nov. 2, 2010, election.
[2010] A Very Early Look at 2010 Ballot MeasuresReports8/31/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2011420114A summary of what is on statewide ballots this year as of summer 2010.
[2010] 2010 Primary Ballot Measures: California and MaineArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2045420454An overview of the ten measures on California and Maine ballots in the June 8, 2010 primary election.
SL Magazine: Battle for the BallotArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1743417434Outdated laws governing the initiative process allow abuse.
SL Mag: The People SpeakArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1866818668Voters faced important and sometimes complex policy questions on statewide ballots.
[2008] Same-Sex Marriage on the 2008 BallotReports11/6/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1647816478Summary of same-sex marriage measurse on November 2008 statewide ballots
In The Voters Hands, September 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/18/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1645816458Ballot questions reflect what’s on the minds of Americans.
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