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How the Initiative Process Works - Charts and Data

 

The Indirect Initiative

Limiting the Legislature's Power to Amend and/or Repeal Initiative Measures

Single Subject Rules

Banning Same or Similar Measures from the Ballot

Restrictions on the Dedication of Revenue via the Initiative

Initiative Subject Restrictions

Drafting the Initiative Proposal - State Agency Review

Preparation of a Ballot Title and Summary

Fiscal Analysis of Initiatives

Laws Governing Petition Circulators

Petition Circulation Periods

Signature Requirements

Verifying Signatures

Voter Information Pamphlets

When Initiatives Can Appear on the Ballot

Supermajority Vote Requirements

For more information on Initiative and Referendum - please contact Jennie Bowser elections-info@ncsl.org

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