Protecting the integrity of the state initiative and referendum process by requiring a demonstration of support before issuance of a ballot measure title and authorizing citizen actions for certain signature gatherer compensation violations.

Summary

The bill adds rules that a sponsor must first gather at least 1,000 voter signatures before a measure can be filed, and it makes it illegal to pay petition circulators based on the number of signatures they collect. It lets private citizens sue violators, with penalties up to $10,000 and attorney‑fee recovery, and it updates filing deadlines and review procedures for initiatives and referenda.

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