Referendum measures; authorize general laws and constitutional amendments to be initiated through public petition process

Summary

The bill adds a new amendment, called the Alabama We The People Act, that would allow qualified Alabama voters to propose both general statutes and constitutional amendments by filing an initiative with the Secretary of State. It sets filing fees, signature thresholds, and a timeline for the Legislature to consider or reject the proposal. The measure aims to give the public a direct role in lawmaking alongside the Legislature.

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