Initiative
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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 |