Initiative and Referendum Signature Gathering and Removal Amendments

Summary

Beginning May 6 2026, anyone paid to gather a signature‑removal statement must be at least 18, wear a badge that shows key information, and verify their identity on the form. The law bans paying per signature, using a signer's email for non‑petition purposes, and mailing removal statements with prepaid postage after the effective date, with a narrow exception for statements postmarked before the law takes effect. It also expands criminal penalties for false statements and offering money to remove signatures, and clarifies how clerks treat date errors on petitions.

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