1. Initiatives VS Referendum
(and Recalls)

2. What’s the difference? INITIATIVE REFERENDUM RECALL:
Recall of an elected official
Requires ≥ 25% of votes cast in previous election
What’s the difference?
INITIATIVE
REFERENDUM
PROPOSES a new law
≥ 8% of votes for governor
Submitted directly to the people for a vote.
REPEALS a law passed
≥ 4% of votes for governor
Can be proposed by legislators.

3. “There ought to be a law…”
Briefly state your initiative.
Why is it important this initiative become a law?
Who could benefit? Harmed?
Who do you anticipate opposing your initiative?
Explain the costs that might occur from your bill.
When would the new rules start?