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Revision as of 20:42, December 13, 2007
An initiative is an issue placed on the ballot to become law if a majority of the voters approve it.
It is similar to a referendum, except that a referendum often involves the legislature while an initiative can completely bypass, and override, the legislature.
| State | Signatures required | Filing deadline | Signature deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 183,917[1] | around July 6 | |
| Washington | |||
| Florida | 611,009[2] |
References
- ↑ That is the number required to amend the constitution. Only 122,612 is required to enact a law.[1]
- ↑ http://www.flfamily.org/uploadfile/Marriage%20Amendment/Petition%20Total0054.pdf