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You can download a document by selecting the proposed initiative's tracking number. Submitted proposed initiatives may appear below with an unofficial title submitted by the proponent(s) or developed by the Attorney General's Initiative Coordinator. These unofficial titles are for identification purposes only.
Please note that proposed initiatives are posted as submitted by the proponent(s). The initiative proponent(s) may submit a proposed title and summary. Such titles and summaries are not official and will likely differ from the official title and ultimately prepared by the Attorney General. The Attorney General makes no comment on the accuracy of any statements made in the proposed initiatives.
You can comment on a proposed initiative by selecting the “submit comment” button located next to the proposed initiative. Please note that the comment period applies only to initiatives and will conclude after 30 days.
The Attorney General issues an official title and summary for every proposed initiative submitted in compliance with procedural requirements. To view an official title and summary, select the title and summary link.
| Initiative | Title |
|---|---|
| 23-0003 |
Constitutional Right to High Quality Public Education Version 3
Proponent(s): James J. Cowie Submitted for Title and Summary on March 24, 2023 Submit Comment
Comments accepted through 04-24-2023 |
| 23-0002 |
Constitutional Right to High Quality Public Education Version 2
Proponent(s): James J. Cowie Submitted for Title and Summary on March 24, 2023 Submit Comment
Comments accepted through 04-24-2023 |
| 23-0001 |
"Constitutional Right to High Quality Public Education Version 1"
Proponent(s): James J. Cowie Submitted for Title and Summary on March 24, 2023 Submit Comment
Comments accepted through 04-24-2023 |
| 22-0008 |
EXPANDS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS’ AUTHORITY TO ENACT RENT CONTROL ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on February 27, 2023 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Ashoke Talukdar |
| 22-0007 |
AUTHORIZES ADDITIONAL LAWSUITS CHALLENGING PUBLIC EDUCATION POLICIES AND ACTIONS BY CREATING NEW CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Title and Summary Issued on January 3, 2023 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Emelyn Rodriguez |
| 22-0006 |
REFERENDUM CHALLENGING 2022 LAW PROHIBITING NEW OIL AND GAS WELLS NEAR HOMES, SCHOOLS, AND HOSPITALS.
Title and Summary Issued on September 29, 2022 Proponent(s): Jerome Reedy |
| 22-0005 |
REFERENDUM CHALLENGING 2022 LAW AUTHORIZING CREATION OF COUNCIL TO SET MINIMUM WAGE AND WORKING STANDARDS FOR FAST-FOOD WORKERS.
Title and Summary Issued on September 16, 2022 Proponent(s): Amber Evans, Steven McDermed |
| 22-0004 |
REQUIRES THE STATE—RATHER THAN INDIVIDUALS—TO PAY FOR COURT-ORDERED SPOUSAL SUPPORT (ALIMONY), IF LEGISLATURE PROVIDES SUFFICIENT FUNDING. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on July 20, 2022 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Steve Clark |
| 21-0044 |
RECLASSIFIES FERRETS AS “DOMESTIC ANIMALS.” INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on February 24, 2022 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Patrick Wright |
| 21-0043A1 |
RAISES MINIMUM WAGE. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on February 8, 2022 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Joe Sanberg |
| 21-0042A1 |
LIMITS ABILITY OF VOTERS AND STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO RAISE REVENUES FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Title and Summary Issued on February 3, 2022 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Thomas W. Hiltachk |
| 21-0041A1 |
AUTHORIZES FELONY SENTENCES FOR CERTAIN THEFTS UNDER $950. REQUIRES LONGER SENTENCES FOR SPECIFIED PROPERTY LOSSES. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on January 27, 2022 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Thomas W. Hiltachk |
| 21-0039A1 |
ALLOWS IN-PERSON AND ONLINE SPORTS WAGERING AND OTHER NEW TYPES OF GAMBLING. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on January 11, 2022 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Bo Mazzetti, Jesus Tarango, Kenneth R. Ramirez |
| 21-0037A1 |
PROVIDES FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS BY INCREASING TAX ON PERSONAL INCOME OVER $2 MILLION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on January 10, 2022 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Joseph Wiedman |
| 21-0036A1 |
PROVIDES ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR ARTS AND MUSIC EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on January 5, 2022 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Austin Beutner |
| 21-0027A1 |
ELIMINATES EMPLOYEES’ ABILITY TO FILE LAWSUITS FOR MONETARY PENALTIES FOR STATE LABOR-LAW VIOLATIONS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on December 8, 2021 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Brian Maas |
| 21-0022A1 |
PROVIDES FUNDING FOR PANDEMIC DETECTION AND PREVENTION BY INCREASING TAX ON PERSONAL INCOME OVER $5 MILLION. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on November 22, 2021 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Max Henderson , Anna Maybach |
| 21-0017A1 |
ALLOWS ONLINE AND MOBILE SPORTS WAGERING. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on November 4, 2021 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): John J. Moffatt, Kurt Oneto |
| 21-0013 |
REQUIRES ON-SITE LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL AT KIDNEY DIALYSIS CLINICS AND ESTABLISHES OTHER STATE REQUIREMENTS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Title and Summary Issued on October 29, 2021 Fiscal Impact Estimate Report Proponent(s): Sean Fleming, Jonathan Everhart |