A legislative proposal to change statutory law or the California Constitution, submitted directly by members of the public rather than by the Legislature, and requiring voter approval at a statewide election. To qualify for a statewide ballot, a statutory initiative must receive signatures equal to 5 percent, and a constitutional amendment initiative must receive signatures equal to 8 percent, of the votes for all candidates for Governor at the last gubernatorial election.
the procedure by which voters may propose a law or a state constitutional amendment
when voters decide policy after an issue is placed on the ballot by citizen petition.
A method of legislating that requires a vote of the people instead of a vote of the Legislature for a measure to become law. To qualify for a statewide ballot, statutory initiatives must receive signatures of voters equal to 5 percent of the votes cast for all candidates for Governor at the last gubernatorial election and constitutional amendment initiatives must receive signatures equal to 8 percent.
A form of direct democracy in which the voters of a state can propose a law by gathering signatures and having the proposition placed on the ballot.
A system of direct legislation by the people. Approved in 1902, it allows the citizenry of Oregon to propose new laws or change the State Constitution through a general election ballot measure. To place an initiative on the ballot, supporters must obtain a specified number of signatures from registered voters. The number required is determined by a fixed percentage of the votes cast for all candidates for governor at the general election preceding the filing of the petition. Initiative petitions for statutory enactments require six percent, currently 66,786 signatures. (See also: Referendum)
a ballot measure that enacts a statute or constitutional amendment if approved by the voters
a citizen-initiated piece of legislation
a citizen-sponsored way to get a law passed by popular vote, instead of through an elected legislature
a law or constitutional amendment introduced by citizens either to the voters directly or to the legislature once state qualifications are met
a petition procedure that allows registered voters in Colorado to propose a law and submit it to the voters for approval
a procedure by which a specified number of voters may propose a resolution and compel a popular vote on its adoption by the Student Bar Association
a procedure by which Voting Stakeholders may directly petition for a proposal and secure its submission to the SONC community for approval
a proposal to make an amendment or add a new provision to state law or to the constitution
a proposed contract until it is agreed upon and becomes a contract
a proposed law directly from the people through the filing of signed petitions with the Secretary of State
a vote of the General Council on any legislation proposed by the voters or on any proposed or enacted ordinance or resolution of the Tribal Council
a proposed law that is put on the ballot by the people, not the Legislature
The procedure by which members of the general public may propose a statute, constitutional amendment, or ordinance.
The method of initiating legislation by the people. If sufficient signatures are certified by the State Board of Canvassers, the petition is sent to each house of the Legislature for action within 40 days. If not enacted by the Legislature, an initiative petition goes on the next general election ballot for action by the People. If adopted by the People, an initiated law may be amended by the Legislature by three-fourths vote of the Members elected and serving in each house.
A procedure by which citizens propose a law or amendment by petition and have it submitted to be voted on by the electorate. | It was suggested that the citizen group start a petition drive to get the initiative on the ballot. [ Lesson 2
A public policy question that is initiated by the people, usually by petition, and decided by the people at the ballot box.
A method of legislating that requires a vote of the people instead of a vote of the Legislature for a measure to become law. To qualify for a statewide ballot, statutory initiatives must receive signatures equal to 5 percent, and constitutional amendment initiatives must receive signatures equal to 8 percent, of the voters for all candidates for Governor at the last gubernatorial election.
An amendment to the State Constitution proposed by a number of citizen-electors. An initiative is accomplished by filing with the Secretary of State a petition containing a copy of the amendment proposed, which has been signed by a specified number of electors.
In government, a procedure by which a specified number of voters may propose a statute, constitutional amendment, or ordinance; additionally, it is the general right to present a new legislative bill.
A procedure by which the general public may present and require consideration of legislative proposals.
A procedure by which a specified number of voters may propose a statute, constitutional amendment, or ordinance, and compel a popular vote on its adoption.
The power or right to introduce a new legislative measure. Also, the right and procedure by which citizens can propose a law by petition and ensure its submission to the electorate.
The people can propose legislation by means of an Initiative to the Legislature or an Initiative to the People. An initiative must be filed with the Secretary of State. Initiatives to the People must also be circulated in petition and the petition signed by eight percent of the votes cast for governor at the immediately preceding gubernatorial election. Initiatives to the Legislature are considered during session and cannot be amended by the Legislature. If the Legislature passes the initiative, it is considered enacted unless the Legislature has referred it to the People, in which case it is placed on the ballot. Initiatives to the People are placed on the ballot for approval or rejection by voters.
The procedure established in the Constitution of Maine (Article IV, Part Third, Section 18) whereby citizens originate a legislative proposal. The Legislature has the option of enacting the measure as proposed or sending it out for ratification by the voters at a vote or “REFERENDUM.” Bills introduced through the initiative process are assigned an Initiated Bill (IB) number and a LD number. (See also “PEOPLES' VETO.”)
A ballot measure which has been placed on the election ballot as a result of voter signatures and which addresses a legislative action. At the local level, initiatives usually focus on changes or additions to the general plan and zoning ordinance. The right to initiative is guaranteed by the California Constitution.
An initiative is defined as the procedure by which citizens can introduce a subject for legislation, usually through a petition signed by a specific number of voters.
In political science, the initiative (also known as popular or citizen's initiative) provides a means by which a petition signed by a certain minimum number of registered voters can force a public vote on a proposed statute, constitutional amendment, charter amendment or ordinance. It is a form of direct democracy.