48, Init., Pt. Art. Art. 2, 3; M.G.L.A. The supervisor is paid 10 cents by the sponsor for every signature checked if they paid circulators (F.S.A. Proponent financial disclosure requirements: Political committee must have a treasurer before receiving contributions or making expenditures (IC 67-6603). Attorney general drafts summary for ballot (A.C.A. 23-17-17). 7-9-105). Application process information: Must file complete measure with the Legislative Research Council. Art. For an act passed less than 45 days before June 1, the first third of the required number of signatures must be submitted within 30 days of the act's passage, and the time for filing the additional required signatures is extended another 30 days (Const. Types allowed: Indirect initiative for statutes, direct initiative for constitutional amendments, and popular referendum. Legislature or other government official review: After chance for comment by all legislators, the legislative council prepares an impartial analysis with description, background information and likely effects (A.R.S. III, 5 and 6; NDCC 16.1-01-09(7). Art. For amendments, 10% of total qualified electors of the state. 2, 8), Conflicting measures: Measure receiving more affirmative votes is enacted (Cal.Const. 23-17-29). Art. County recorder or justice of the peace. In all other cases, an act that is subject to the referendum remains in effect until it is rejected at an election (MCA 13-27-105(3)). Some states offer no assistance or advice to initiative proponents on the draft of their proposed law. Art. II, 1(c)). 168.471 and M.C.L.A. Petition title and summary creation: Attorney general drafts ballot titles and certifies statements (O.R.S. But you explicitly may pay based on hourly wage or salary, express or implied minimum signature requirements for the circulator to meet, terminate someone's employment if they do not meet "certain productivity requirements," and pay discretionary bonuses based on reliability, longevity, and productivity (SDCL 12-13-28). Tit. Withdrawal process of individual signature: Signatures may be withdrawn up to the time of submission of the petition. Timeline for taking effect: 30th day after the election at which it was passed (Const. Const. 24 States may have the direct initiative, the indirect initiative or the choice of either. III, 5(1)). 23 States have a popular referendum process. 2, 1), Ballot title and summary: Attorney general (RCWA 29A.72.050), Time period restrictions before placed on the ballot: No additional statute. No later than six months after the adjournment of the legislature which passed the act. Every state also includes requirements as to how the authenticity of signatures are verified, and constitutional amendments often require more signatures than statutory changes. 3, 52). Rev. 8). Application process information: File an exact printed copy of petition as it will be used for signature gathering (A.C.A. 116.130). 19-111). 2. stimulate democratic reforms such as the initiative and the referendum. III, 3, Neb. 19, 3; N.R.S. 21 1), Timeline for taking effect: Upon proclamation of the governor (A.R.S. Number of signatures required: 10% of the voters who voted in the preceding general election (Const. 353, 354). [2] Three initiatives were on the California ballot the next year, in 1912, when measures 6, 7 and 8 -- to consolidate local governments, prohibit bookmaking, and set procedures for local taxation -- were all defeated. Another 3 % is required to qualify for the ballot if not enacted by the legislature after four months (OH Const. XVI, 3(b)). 1-40-108). VI, Subpt. The legislature has four months to pass the bill in amended or unchanged form. General review of petition: Upon request, any agency in the executive department shall assist in reviewing and preparing comments on the petition (C.R.S.A. Timeline for taking effect: An act rejected by referendum is void 30 days after certification. Choose a language from the menu above to view a computer-translated version of this page. Submission deadline of signatures: At least 131 days prior to the next general election the measure is to be voted on (Cal.Elec.Code 9016; Cal.Const. If a referendum is filed against an emergency measure, it remains in effect until it is voted on by the people (Const. II, 1g; Art. Art. 53 7). Initiative, referendum, and recall are three means by which the people may bring their will to bear directly on the legislative process and the machinery of government. Art. Cannot relate to: religion, the judiciary, specific appropriations, local or special legislation, the 18th Amendment of the constitution, anything inconsistent with the Declaration of the Rights of the Inhabitants of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (M.G.L.A. Art. Subject restrictions: Cannot be used on laws necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health or safety, and appropriations for the support and maintenance of the departments of state and state institutions (Const. Timeline for collecting signatures: Signatures may be signed at any time after an act is passed (Const. Circulator requirements: Must be an elector (Const. Amend. Paid per signature: Circulators may be paid but not by the signature. Who can sign the petition: Voters who register on or before the date the petition is required to be filed (NRS 32-1404).. The next general election after signature petitions filed, a legislative session has convened and adjourned, and 120 days after the legislative session adjournment. In every state, a constitutional amendment requires a vote of approval. Const. 3, 2). 54, 22A). Contributions of $1,000 or more must be reported within 48 hours after receipt. These requirements vary widely, most often including newspaper publication, other public displays such as posting on the internet, or public comment periods. Public review or notice: Fiscal statement summary available at polling places, secretary of states office, and Office of Demographic and Economic Researchs website. Who can sign the petition: Registered voters of the state (ACA 7-9-103). Art. Conflicting measures: The measure receiving the greatest number of affirmative votes becomes law (Ark. From 15 different counties, with each countys petition having signatures of at least half of the designated percentage of electors of the county. Collected in-person: Yes (MCL 168.482a(5)).. Withdrawal process of individual signature: Not specified. What is on each petition: The statement written by the secretary of state and the full text of the measure must be included (NDCC 16.1-01-09). If a person is recalled they are put back through an election. Allowed to pay another for their signature: Prohibited (RCW 29A.84.250). . Art. Art. A filing fee of $500 accompanies the application (W.S.1977 22-24-302; 22-24-303). Subject restrictions: No law making any appropriation for maintaining the state government or for maintaining or aiding any public institution, not exceeding the next previous appropriation for the same purpose, shall be subject toreferendum. 24). Proponent financial disclosure requirements: Include but may not be limited to filing about the use of paid circulators and filing reports (MCA 13-27-112; 13-27-113). Verified answer. 1-40-116). Other subject restrictions: If there are insufficient state funds and the measure does not provide a source, it is effective 45 days after next regular legislative session (M.R.S.A. If statute petition is passed by the legislature, then it is subject to the referendum. What is on each petition: Petition is addressed to the secretary of state and must contain for each petitioner a declaration that he is a qualified elector, address and date of signature. Amend. 1-40-102, 1-40-105, 1-40-106, Florida: F.S.A. Art. 19, 2), Repeal or change restrictions: No amendment or repeal by the legislature within three years of enactment (N.R.S. Time period restrictions before placed on the ballot: Must be filed at least six months before the election it is to be voted on (V.A.M.S. 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. The secretary shall direct whether this is conducted by random sampling or by verification of each signature (Mo.Rev.Stat. Timeline for taking effect: Thirty days after the Governor's proclamation of the results (Const. General election, but governor and legislature may call special elections, and certified ballot title is due at least 65 days before the election. Does the law in question take effect before the referendum vote: An act referred to the people is in effect until suspended by petitions signed by at least 15% of the qualified electors in a majority of the legislative representative districts. IV, 1(10). Thirteen states require publication in a newspaper: Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma and Utah. 7-9-601; A.C.A. Other subject restrictions: No amendment may change more than one section, no appropriations, and no local or special laws (MT CONST Art. Art. III, 52(b)). Several states have or had statutory bans on paying circulators either per signature or in general. Details: Every initiative state requires some form of public notice. Art. 4, Pt. 3, 1; SDCL 2-1-6). 3, 52). General review of petition: Attorney general can request advisory opinion on the constitutionality of a measure from the state supreme court (F.S.A. The circulator must also register with the secretary of state and complete a training program specified by the secretary (OR Rev. Prepared jointly by the secretary of state and attorney general, Const. 130.110; 130.120; 130.029; 130.046; 130.041). Art. If petition is insufficient, sponsors have 30 days to solicit and obtain additional signatures, submit proof to show that rejected signatures are valid or make the petition more definite and certain. XVI, 3(d)). (IC 34-1803B). Circulator requirements: Age 18 (Neb. Timeline for taking effect: For statutes, unless specified otherwise, Oct. 1 following approval. Ballot title and summary: Lieutenant governor forwards petitions that are qualified for the ballot to the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, who drafts an impartial title of not more than 100 words summarizing the contents of the proposal. Petition title and summary creation: Attorney general (RCW 29A.72.060). All three have in common the fact that, at some point or other, the people vote on them; and in most cases, the vote of the people is final. 4, 1, Pt. Const. 7-9-108). Who can sign the petition: Electors (Const. Arizona: Const. 32-1405). 48). Allowed to pay another for their signature: Prohibited (AS 15.45.340(c)). II, 1b), Types allowed: Direct statutory and constitutional amendment initiatives, and popular referendum, Single subject rule: Yes (OK Const. Art. III, 52(a) and Mo.Rev.Stat. Art. Stat. Art. Thirteen years since the Supreme Courts controversial Citizens United v. FEC decision, states continue to restrict corporate donations and dark money, and the laws continue to be challenged under the rulings precedent. Referendum, however, is a measure submitted by the government to the people for their approval. 168.474a; 168.486; 168.477; 168.3, V.A.M.S. 3, 18), Ballot title and summary: Secretary of state and attorney general (21-A M.R.S.A. 902) concisely require the counting and verification of signatures, without detailed guidance. XVI, 4). Art. 19-121. Who can sign the petition: Registered voters (Const. Types allowed: Indirect initiative for statutes, direct initiative for constitutional amendments, and popular referendum, Single subject rule: Yes (O.R.C. 19, 2; American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada v. Loma [2006]; N.R.S. Under the optional referendum, a specified number of voters may, by petition, demand a popular vote on a law passed by the legislature (a process similar to the initiative). and the remainder of the required signatures shall be filed not later than the first Wednesday of the following December. After review by legislature, the second 0.5 percent of signatures are to be collected between mid-May and July and must be submitted to the local registrars two weeks before submission to the secretary of state. Illinois: For accuracy and fairness, the attorney general may rewrite arguments for or against prepared by legislature. Ballot title and summary: Attorney general (RCW 29A. Rev. General review of petition: The director of elections, with the approval of the board of canvassers, prepares a statement of designation for the ballot (M.C.L.A. Art. Art. There is a principal circulator whose information is publicly available upon request. Submission deadline for signatures: Petition must be filed with county officials not later than 15 days following the primary election (NRS 295.056).