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It is similar to a [[referendum]], except that a [[referendum]] often involves the legislature while an initiative can completely bypass, and override, the legislature. | It is similar to a [[referendum]], except that a [[referendum]] often involves the legislature while an initiative can completely bypass, and override, the legislature. | ||
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| + | ! State | ||
| + | ! Signatures required | ||
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| + | | [[Arizona]] | ||
| + | | 183,917<ref>That is the number required to amend the constitution. Only 122,612 is required to enact a law.[http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/0212initiatives0212.html]</ref> | ||
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| + | | around July 6 | ||
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| + | | [[Washington]] | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 20:40, 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 |
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| Arizona | 183,917[1] | around July 6 | |
| Washington |