Please note: This Guide is intended for statewide initiative measures only. For information regarding the qualification of local initiative measures, please contact your local elections official.

An initiative is the method by which Arizona’s voters can propose new laws, amend existing laws, or propose constitutional amendments by collecting signatures from qualified voters to have …

May 20, 2025 · By July 1, 2027, each county auditor must consult with the department of licensing to determine whether each registered voter in the county has demonstrated proof of …

The initiative is a vital and popular part of democracy in half the states (refer to appendix A for a list of initiative states), but it is clear that the initiative has outgrown the existing state laws …

As originally instituted in California, there were two initiative processes available: the direct initiative and the indirect initiative. The direct initiative process allows voters to place a …

Signatures must be submitted by 5 p.m. on May 3, 2026. Signature pages must be in boxes organized by county. Signatures must be submitted all at one time. SOS verifies the number of …

Can a political committee change a county charter or municipal code with an initiative petition? This handbook explains the process for collecting signatures to have a proposed amendment …