Washington state lawmakers are considering SB 5382, a bill that could change the way citizen-led initiatives make it onto the ballot. Supporters argue it strengthens the process by ensuring only legitimate signatures are counted, while critics say it creates unnecessary hurdles that make it harder for voters to bring issues directly to the people. What do you think? Cast your vote in our poll and share your thoughts.
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Bill dubbed by critics as the ‘initiative killer’ passed out of Senate committee
A bill critics call the "initiative killer," SB 5382, has passed a Washington Senate committee, raising concerns about voter rights and signature verification requirement...
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“POLL: Do you believe SB 5382 makes it harder for citizens to propose initiatives?”
This is a democrat bill… duh…..
So the folks that advocate strong measures to ensure voting integrity take an opposite view on ensuring integrity on initiative signatures…