katv

Constitutional amendment proposed to streamline Arkansas ballot initiative process

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Tuesday, a proposed constitutional amendment was submitted to the Arkansas Attorney General to streamline the state's initiative and referendum process. The measure was submitted ...
Orlando Weekly

Florida Republicans finalize pass plan for additional restrictions on constitutional amendment process

With Democrats calling the changes an “assault on the very spirit of Florida’s democracy,” the Republican-controlled Legislature on Friday finalized a plan that will impose additional hurdles on the ...
Tampa Bay Times

DeSantis signs bill to change constitutional amendment petition process

The bill also includes a ban on state spending for constitutional amendments Romy Ellenbogen is a Tallahassee correspondent, covering state government with a focus on criminal justice and health.
4029tv

Proposed constitutional amendment aims to protect Arkansas' ballot initiative process, organizers say

NEWS. A NEW PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT LOOKS TO CHANGE THE WAY ARKANSANS BRING ISSUES TO THE BALLOT. TODAY- THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS SUBMITTED A BALLOT TITLE THEY SAY ADDRESSES CONCERNS OVER ...
PBS

Republicans Back Changes to Amendment Process

RPOF chair discusses upcoming budget talks and changes to constitutional amendment process. Chair of the Republican Party of Florida Evan Power joins NewsNight’s Steve Mort to discuss the upcoming ...
The Gazette

Give Iowans the ability to start the constitutional amendment process, Democrats propose

DES MOINES — Iowans would be able to start the process of amending the state’s Constitution — removing the need for state lawmakers to take the first steps — under a proposal introduced this week by ...
Governing

The Need to Protect Direct Democracy

Supporters of an Ohio constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion access cheer its passage at a watch party in Columbus on Nov. 7, 2023. The state’s voters also defeated a legislatively initiated ...